Han Lin had not gone out on military campaigns for over ten thousand years, spending his days traveling leisurely across the Immortal Realm aboard the Nine-Dragon Immortal Boat. He had entrusted most affairs to Han Longsheng and the two guardian deities, Immortal Venerable Jimie and Immortal Emperor Wangchuan, to handle on his behalf.
The Demon Emperor had once harbored grievances with the Immortal Realm, but as time passed, those had all been forgotten. However, the Demon Realm lacked sufficient resources and was forced to acquire them elsewhere. Yet, when the Demon Emperor led a horde of demons into the Immortal Realm to plunder the Amethyst Spiritual Pearl, Han Lin learned of it. If this formidable enemy were not eliminated, there would be no way to maintain order in the Immortal Realm. Since the Demon Emperor had taken the liberty of inviting powerhouses from other star domains as well, Han Lin decided to deal with them all at once.
Upon returning to Lintian Hall, Immortal Venerable Jimie reported to Han Lin, "Heavenly Emperor, the Demon Emperor has seized our Amethyst Spiritual Pearl, causing the forbidden grounds to lose their luster instantly. Not only does this affect our fortune, but it also has a certain impact on the spiritual Qi formation that drives the entire Xiaoling Sect."
Chapter 288