After integrating the information, Lin Xuan cleaned the battlefield, collecting the remains of the bat demon. This was needed to complete the task.
Afterwards, he searched carefully but didn't find any resources left behind by the bat demon. They had probably all been refined by it, or perhaps they were obliterated by his powerful attack.
“I used my strongest move just now, and although I shattered the surrounding earth, it shouldn't have destroyed everything. This bat demon probably didn't have any resources left.”
“Hmm, only this thing remains, I wonder what it is? It doesn't seem like a Xiantian Lingbao…"
Lin Xuan muttered to himself, playing with a stone bead in his hand. This was the only treasure left behind by the bat demon, and it had survived his attack.
Of course, he had tested it earlier, and wasn't quite sure if this stone bead was actually a treasure. After all, when he tried to infuse it with his mana, the stone bead didn't react at all!
Then, he exerted force with his palm, squeezing it hard. But he couldn't cause any damage to the stone bead, not even a single finger print appeared!
“Just in terms of hardness, it's at least comparable to a Xiantian Lingbao, maybe even stronger! But it can't be activated?”
Lin Xuan stared at the stone bead, pondering for a moment. He still didn't know what it was, but it was definitely not ordinary. He simply put it away, intending to investigate it later.
Then, he brought the remains of the bat demon and returned to the Heavenly Court, ready to complete the task and receive a generous reward!
Heavenly Court, Heavenly General Hall.
After Lin Xuan turned in the remains of the bat demon, it was confirmed and he immediately received his reward. The war merit points given by the Heavenly Court alone amounted to over eight hundred thousand!
As for the Golden Immortal official who had issued the bounty, he would arrive here soon and give Lin Xuan the rest of his reward.
At this moment, news of Lin Xuan slaying a Golden Immortal demon spread rapidly.
Many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the vicinity were shocked and looked at Lin Xuan with awe!
This “Demon-Slaying Heavenly General” was too ferocious. Even Xuan Immortal demons couldn't satisfy him, he had already started targeting Golden Immortal demons, and what's more, he actually succeeded!
A Xuan Immortal at the peak of his realm, actually able to kill a Golden Immortal demon. For the numerous Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, this was completely outlandish. If someone had said this before, no one would have believed it, but the fact is, it happened.
Although according to intelligence, the slain bat demon had only recently advanced to the early stage of Golden Immortal through special means, its realm was not even completely stabilized. It was probably the bottom of the barrel among Golden Immortals, but it was still a Golden Immortal, with a qualitative difference from Xuan Immortals!
Lin Xuan being able to kill it alone meant that his strength was definitely in the Golden Immortal realm!
“Good lad, you're amazing, you can actually cross realms and kill Golden Immortals!”
Even the Giant Spirit God rushed over after hearing the news. He looked at Lin Xuan with shock, but he was also extremely delighted.
He had long known that Lin Xuan was a genius in the physical cultivation path, so he had always taken extra care of him and even bestowed upon him the advanced physical cultivation technique, the "Giant Spirit God Art". Now it seemed that he had underestimated Lin Xuan. A Xuan Immortal who could kill across realms was probably rare throughout the entire Hong Huang!
At least, when he was at the peak of Xuan Immortal realm, he couldn't kill a Golden Immortal in the early stage. He could only barely hold his own against them.
“It was just luck. That bat demon relied on absorbing a large amount of essence blood to barely ascend, its Golden Immortal realm wasn't even stable, and its combat strength was very weak, so I managed to kill it.”
Lin Xuan smiled modestly, not boasting too much.
Of course, with such an achievement, even if he wanted to be low-key, it was impossible.
“Haha, it’s a real achievement, how can there be any luck involved? You now have the strength of a Golden Immortal. When you actually advance to Golden Immortal, your strength will be even stronger.”
“Maybe your strength will surpass mine soon.”
The Giant Spirit God patted Lin Xuan on the shoulder, saying in a carefree manner. He was truly happy for Lin Xuan and had already treated him as an equal.
They were naturally a community of shared interests. The stronger Lin Xuan became, the better for him!
“Right, I also looked into this mission before. The reward is very generous. Do you know who issued the bounty?”
The Giant Spirit God suddenly asked with a smile.
“I'm just a Xuan Immortal Heavenly General, of course, I don't know the identity of this Golden Immortal. I only know that their Dao companion was killed, so they issued this bounty.”
Lin Xuan shook his head. At his current level, he couldn't access many kinds of information.
“Her status in the Heavenly Court is rather special. Although she is a female Immortal, her combat strength is quite ordinary, but she holds a very special responsibility and authority. No one dares to offend her easily.”
“She will deliver the task reward to you later. I wonder if she might promise you other benefits. If so, you'll be making a big fortune, kid.”
The Giant Spirit God said mysteriously.
“Female Immortal? Special responsibility? How special can it be? Cultivators are ranked according to combat strength, why wouldn't anyone dare to offend her? Does she have a powerful background?”
Lin Xuan blinked and casually asked.
In fact, he didn't care who she was, as long as she gave him the promised reward. It didn't matter if she was male or female, Immortal or Demon.
“She does have a special background. It is said that she is related to that person from the Nüwa Palace.”
The Giant Spirit God lowered his voice. Seeing that Lin Xuan was surprised, he didn't keep him guessing any longer and continued in a low voice:
“She is the first generation of Yue Lao (Matchmaker) in the Heavenly Court. It is said that she was formed from the innate Yin Yuan Zhi Qi (fate or affinity energy), and was enlightened by a Saint, so she holds the Yin Yuan Hong Xian (red string of fate), specializing in connecting people with their destined partners…”
Listening to the Giant Spirit God's narration, Lin Xuan's eyes flickered as he learned about this secret.
In the Heavenly Court, every generation of Yue Lao is quite special, all of them have some connection to the Nüwa Palace. After all, one of the iconic treasures of Nüwa Saint is the Red Embroidered Ball, which symbolizes marriage!
Moreover, Nüwa Saint masters the Dao of Transformation. It is incredibly easy for her to enlighten beings. Even the light from the Red Embroidered Ball could be used to enlighten beings and transform them into Yue Lao, giving them special abilities.
The first generation Yue Lao that the Giant Spirit God mentioned probably had an even closer relationship with the Nüwa Palace, and her authority was probably even greater. No wonder other officials wouldn't dare to offend her easily.
Even though her combat strength was quite awkward, and she wasn't good at fighting, the red string of fate she held was indeed very special. It involved the mysterious Yin Yuan (fate), and once the string was connected, it was a destined connection!
“Hey, she's here.”
The Giant Spirit God suddenly stopped talking, gesturing for Lin Xuan to look over. A fairy wearing a red dress, a red hairpin, and a red veil was walking towards them.
“She's the first generation Yue Lao?”
Lin Xuan stopped his thoughts. Seeing this Yue Lao walking towards him, her face filled with excitement, he also warmly greeted her.
For him, getting the reward was the most important thing, the rest didn't matter.