That idiot from the Sword Sect turned out to be a lucky charm.

Chapter 176 Preparation

"But what?" Ding Mo asked.

"Senior Brother Ding, if you successfully break through to the Void Refinement Realm, could you please take me with you? Our sect is going to rescue my father, so we definitely can't let me go, but I absolutely have to go."

“They all flew away in a flash. Wouldn’t it be more dangerous for me to slowly stroll over by myself? I was thinking, could you secretly take me with you?” Lin Zhifeng said with a hopeful expression.

Ding Mo said, "Your cultivation is still shallow, and the sect's decision not to let you go is for your safety. Don't worry, we will do our best to rescue the sect leader."

Lin Zhifeng said, "I know you are probably even more eager to rescue my father than I am, but I really have to go. However, I will not act rashly, and I have my reasons for going. Besides, I am such a lucky person, my going will definitely be of help to you."

Ding Mo said, "I'm afraid the elders won't agree."

Lin Zhifeng said, "I'll take an invisibility pill then, and you'll have to take me with you. Don't worry, even if we're discovered, I won't implicate you. Just pretend you know nothing."

Ding Mo recalled his many trips with Lin Zhifeng, during which they always managed to escape danger unscathed. Even when faced with setbacks, they always managed to overcome them. Moreover, he was always very lucky, acquiring many rare and precious treasures. His close fellow disciples also benefited from this, gaining access to a considerable amount of resources.

So, bringing him along this time might just bring a bit of luck to the rescue operation.

Thinking of this, Ding Mo nodded and said, "In that case, stay close to me. Once inside, don't wander off or act impulsively."

Seeing that he agreed, Lin Zhifeng quickly agreed as well: "Okay, I will definitely stay by Senior Brother Ding's side at all times."

After saying that, Lin Zhifeng jokingly added, "Oh dear, then Senior Brother Ding will become Uncle Ding again."

He wasn't wrong; Ding Mo breaking through to the Void Refining Realm was practically a done deal. In the cultivation world where seniority was determined by cultivation level, wouldn't that mean he'd be a generation behind Lin Zhifeng again?

Upon hearing his words, Ding Mo couldn't help but smile and said gently, "According to worldly seniority, we can address each other as brothers."

Lin Zhifeng chuckled and said, "I wouldn't dare! How could I offend a powerful expert at the Void Refinement Realm?"

Ding Mo said, "Wait until you break through to the Void Refinement Realm before making changes? Making changes back and forth is too troublesome. Just listen to your senior brother, and we'll continue to address each other as brothers from now on."

Lin Zhifeng said, "Okay, senior brother. We'll be spending a lot of time together in the future, so please take good care of me!"

Ding Mo was pleased to see how close he was to her, so she smiled and agreed.

Now that the pills had been delivered and Ding Mo's permission had been granted, Lin Zhifeng happily took his leave and went back to make preparations.

If you're going to the Demon Realm, where you can't use true energy, you'll need to prepare plenty of high-grade True Essence Pills.

Also, keep plenty of exorcism pills on hand. Even the most powerful beings can fall victim to them. If you need to use them in an emergency, everyone will know you're not a burden, but rather incredibly useful!

The upper echelons of the Sword Sect are currently busy devising ways to rescue their sect leader, Lin Yuan.

It would be unwise to start a war between the cultivation continent and the demon realm just to rescue Lin Yuan.

Even if other sects agree to go together under pressure, it is impossible to guarantee whether they will contribute or how much they will contribute.

Furthermore, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they know absolutely nothing about the current situation in the Demon Realm. Launching a direct war would not only result in heavy losses but would also be unwise to disrupt the current peace.

The Sword Sect still felt embarrassed to risk losing more than half of the powerful figures in the cultivation continent to rescue just one person.

Therefore, the rescue operation can only be a private operation led by the Sword Sect.

However, he could invite a few of Lin Yuan's close friends, such as Elder Gu, or Storm from the Divine Sword Sect...

Storm and the others have already sent word and will arrive at Sword Sect soon. We'll discuss it together then; this matter needs careful consideration and cannot be rushed.

Since the Sword Sect has decided to go to the Demon Realm to rescue people, those who go are prepared for a one-way trip. Therefore, the Sword Sect must make arrangements for its future affairs in advance.

All nine elders were vying to go, but someone had to stay behind to manage the affairs of the Sword Sect.

We can't just abandon the Sword Sect to save our sect leader. All the big shots went there, and if they all perish there, the Sword Sect will be without a powerful figure to oversee it, and it's hard to guarantee that enemies won't come looking for trouble.

If these things aren't arranged properly, how will the Sword Sect establish itself in the future? What will happen to the hundreds of thousands of disciples in the Sword Sect?

Fortunately, time flows slowly in the Demon Realm, so they can prepare thoroughly before going.

While the elders were preparing, Ding Mo lived up to expectations and successfully broke through to the Void Refinement Realm.

This is a very encouraging and exciting development for the entire Sword Sect.

The Grand Elder, as the master, was extremely proud.

Now that Ding Mo has broken through to the Void Refinement Realm, the Grand Elder intends to hand over the position of acting sect leader of the Sword Sect to Ding Mo.

Previously, Ding Mo, as the Grand Elder's most favored disciple, had already helped the Grand Elder with a lot of the Sword Sect's management work. Given his strength and ability, it seems he is capable of taking on the role of acting sect leader.

Unfortunately, Ding Mo was determined to rescue his "idol" and refused to agree.

The last one left to guard the house was the Seventh Elder.

The reason is that the Seventh Elder has a family to support. Besides having a wife and son, his son will soon be getting married.

People with families and attachments shouldn't go on this risky trip.

Moreover, compared to rescuing the sect leader, staying behind to manage the Sword Sect seems equally challenging.

The Seventh Elder's objections were ineffective, and he had no choice but to take on the heavy responsibility of "guarding the house".