The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 352 Request
Ding Lin naturally sensed Princess Jade Face's breakthrough as well, and he directed his senses toward the thatched hut, which also included Princess Iron Fan.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me.

Ding Lin's eyes flickered as he involuntarily fell into deep thought, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

……

"Sister Iron Fan, now I can be considered a Golden Immortal." After leaving Ding Lin's thatched hut, Princess Jade Face began her seclusion. She woke up a few times at first, but later, as she gained a better understanding of fire magic, she became engrossed in it. Time flies when you cultivate, and when she suddenly woke up, nearly two hundred years had passed without her realizing it. Her memories went back to a long time ago, and she knew nothing about what had happened in between.

"Yes, you've also cultivated to become a Golden Immortal," Princess Iron Fan said.

“Sister Iron Fan, how many years have passed? I cannot compare to the Venerable One and you in terms of talent. It took me a lot of effort to comprehend a single law. It must have been decades long,” said Princess Jade Face.

“From the last time you woke up until now, it has been one hundred and sixty-five years,” Princess Iron Fan said.

"So long," Princess Jade Face said in surprise, then she thought of Ding Lin. In her memory, before he completely immersed himself in cultivation, Ding Lin could comprehend a law every few years, as easily as drinking water. "I remember the last time I woke up, in fifteen years, the Venerable had cultivated three laws. In such a long time, he..."

"Over these eighty years, the Venerable One has cultivated fifty-eight laws in total," Princess Iron Fan said.

Even though she had long anticipated it, the impact of words and her own speculations were never the same. Moreover, the number far exceeded Princess Jade Face's guess. She didn't know Ding Lin's true reliance and only thought that his rapid comprehension of the first few laws was largely due to his previous accumulation. In her opinion, even if Ding Lin was exceptionally talented, being able to comprehend twenty or thirty laws would be terrifying enough. Who would have thought he could have so many?

Suddenly, a long shadow was cast from behind, enveloping Princess Jade Face.

She turned around and saw Ding Lin.

Ding Lin stood at the doorway, bathed in the morning light. The sunlight shone from behind his head, making his face appear golden and radiant, though his features were not entirely clear.

Princess Jade Face immediately showed joy on her face.

"Your Excellency, I have achieved the Golden Immortal realm!" Princess Jade Face exclaimed joyfully. Her girlish demeanor eased Ding Lin's emotions somewhat, and the coldness on his face melted slightly.

“Okay,” Ding Lin tried to appear gentle, then paused and added, “This isn’t the place to talk. Let’s go to my place.”

These words were not spoken to Princess Jade Face. Ding Lin's gaze fell on Princess Iron Fan. He had come not only to congratulate Princess Jade Face, but also with other plans.

"Yes."

Princess Iron Fan hesitated for a moment, but still agreed.

So the three demons changed locations again.

Ding Lin's thatched hut was heavily guarded, and after so many years of refinement, it had reached the level of a peak Golden Immortal. However, he was ultimately not skilled in this art, and this was his limit. It was somewhat insufficient for self-protection, but it was still enough to assist in isolation and block some daily prying eyes. Princess Jade Face looked puzzled. Having reached this point, she naturally knew what had happened while she was in seclusion. Her eyes flickered a few times, but she didn't say anything and stood quietly beside Ding Lin.

Princess Iron Fan stood respectfully to the lower side. She had some guesses in her heart, but she also felt that it was very absurd. After all, she was only a Golden Immortal. But even if she was at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, in Taiyi's eyes, she was probably not much different from a mortal. This one line was an insurmountable chasm.

There was silence for a moment.

"Princess, I...can I trust you?" Ding Lin spoke slowly, his eyes unfathomable, his face expressionless. After much deliberation, that flash of inspiration had long since become a mature plan, but Ding Lin still had some concerns about whether it could truly be implemented as expected. After all, although it now seemed that Princess Iron Fan was on his side, it was clearly he who had forced his way into Cuiyun Mountain in the beginning, disrupting Princess Iron Fan's peaceful life.

As the saying goes, you can't see into someone's heart.

Does Princess Iron Fan still hold a grudge?

"Your Excellency." Princess Iron Fan bowed. Being a shrewd person, she immediately understood the implication of Ding Lin's question. After bowing, she straightened up, her expression becoming solemn. "Iron Fan is not ungrateful. Although it was Your Excellency who took me away from the Flaming Mountain, how could I have seen clearly..." Hatred flashed undisguisedly in Princess Iron Fan's eyes. She could let go easily; if she no longer loved, the amount of sweetness and expectation she once had would now be replaced by hatred. "Moreover, if it weren't for Your Excellency, Iron Fan would have died countless times already. Your Excellency has shown me kindness without any resentment."

Ding Lin looked at Princess Iron Fan, seemingly trying to discern from her expression whether her words were sincere or feigned. But in such matters, words are often merely a way to reassure one's conscience; how can one discern true thoughts simply by looking?

“Okay.” Ding Lin nodded and didn’t press the matter further. He turned to Princess Jade Face and said, “Sister, please go out for a moment. I have some things I need your help with.”

"Alright." Princess Jade Face nodded, glanced at Ding Lin with a worried look, and wisely remained silent before leaving.

With a flash of light from the barrier, only Ding Lin and Princess Iron Fan remained in the thatched hut.

“Princess,” Ding Lin said calmly, “you should be aware of my current situation, so I won’t go into details. This time, I need your help.”

"As long as it is within my power, I will do my utmost to obey Your Majesty's orders!" Princess Iron Fan replied without hesitation, but her words left room for maneuver, as "within my power" was a rather broad phrase.

Ding Lin seemed not to have noticed and continued, "In this Five Elements Mountain, the Buddha left behind sixty-four laws. The five elements are mutually generating and restraining. I have almost comprehended sixty-three of them, almost perfected them. Only the last one is left. In the past ten years, I have accumulated enough and can comprehend it at any time. However, the Big Dipper and the Southern Dipper are watching me like tigers, and I have been unable to take the last step."

“My intention,” Ding Lin paused, his voice firm, “is that I have dragged this out long enough, my patience has run out, and I can’t wait any longer. After a little preparation, I will condense this last law.”

Princess Iron Fan listened quietly, knowing that Ding Lin had more to say.

"Now, the only people close to me in this are the princess and Sister Jade Face. However, she has only just become a Golden Immortal, and her cultivation level and foundation are insufficient. I can only rely on the princess. It will only take me an instant to break through the barrier. If the Southern Dipper and Northern Dipper dare to make trouble at this time, I hope the princess will protect me."

"Just a moment!"

(End of this chapter)