Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

The Wall of Sighs.

They were once considered terrifying beings by Elvia.

It wasn't until Lin Gui told her about his and Shia's encounter at the Wailing Wall that she understood.

In her eyes, Akara, the most dangerous forbidden land among the Ten Deadly Realms, was on the verge of losing its status.

Together with the saintess, we traveled thousands of kilometers around the Wailing Wall to deliver a message.

And let's do a few more laps...

It was still too shocking for her.

Lin Gui's reaction was completely opposite to Elvia's.

He did not believe that the Wailing Wall would tarnish the name of Despair.

In some ways, it is even more troublesome for the forest ghost than the red soil desert.

The reason why Lin Gui was able to conquer him so easily.

It's purely because the Eye of the Netherworld has a special attack against spirit demons.

In addition, the soul spell Awakening dispels the hallucinations caused by the mist.

That's why Lin Gui was able to move around so easily in this desperate situation.

Akara estimates that only Lin Gui possesses these two soul spells.

Without the Eyes of the Underworld, no one can see the terrifying, unattackable spirits and demons that roam in the mist.

The terror of those spirit demons is even more pronounced for those who cannot see or attack them.

It truly is a state of despair.

Back then, Shadow Blade Lin's team had an epic companion killed by a demon overlord right at the entrance.

That's an epic.

The entire league has only about thirty members.

He died right there at the entrance to the Wailing Wall.

The social impact it brings is far greater than that of the Golden Crown team that Wayne just mentioned.

The Wall of Sighs claimed the lives of three men.

The power of the Wailing Wall is self-evident.

Other desperate situations are no less dire.

Lin Gui understood this perfectly.

He understood what Wayne was trying to say.

Lin Gui spoke to Wayne.

"If I were to take your disciple's place in the Contest of Heroes, what would you offer us?"

"This is a deadly deal."

Even without Wayne's involvement...

Lin Gui also planned to set off for the Demon God Fortress after completing Lieyang's commission.

After all, he still had a letter from Avalon to deliver to the Demon God.

However, joining the Hero's Journey to the Demon God's Fortress is much more complicated than going alone.

Actually, Lin Gui was very curious about what conditions Wayne could offer.

If what he said is true, then Lin Gui and his Undying Sun Transport Team are all doomed.

What conditions could possibly move a person who is destined to die?

To exchange your life for that of a complete stranger?

Money? What use is that stuff to a dead person? Besides, money is the last thing Lieyang has to lack.

Power? The power of the Undying Sun is already at its peak.

Moreover, in terms of power, Wayne is no match for Elvia.

Beauty? Elvia, the blonde princess who captivated countless people along the way, has a lot to say about that.

In short, Lin Gui couldn't think of any offer that would tempt him.

If the other party could bring the Soul Tower Master's head, Lin Gui would be more than willing to "die" for them.

Wayne sighed.

He looked up at Lin Gui, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

"Entrusting someone with the blazing sun is a death sentence, but it's not absolute."

"There is a glimmer of hope in every commission."

"The alliance issued the commission for Lieyang, but the final review was conducted by the Transportation Guild."

"And many of the commissions that failed throughout history were ultimately completed by those three immortal blazing suns, which is proof of that."

"The blazing sun's mandate to destroy all blazing suns is not necessarily fatal."

"But compared to the Seven Coins Post Office transport team, your overall strength is still too weak."

"Your levitation spell can be very useful, but when facing demons, you still need strong teammates to protect you."

"We need a powerful legend."

Elvia and Lin Gui were both taken aback.

An unbelievable sense of anticipation suddenly overwhelmed me.

This old man...

Could it be that you're thinking of...?

"..."

Wayne looked at the moved expressions on Lin Gui and Elvia's faces, then chuckled softly.

"If a legendary wind mage joins."

"Perhaps this can increase your chances of surviving the Blazing Sun Commission by a few decimal points."

Lin Gui and Elvia were both stunned.

I had expected it, but it really came from this old man's mouth.

It still had a huge impact on them.

The two had identical expressions.

Shocked, incredulous, and even a little bewildered, as if he had misheard.

Wayne's smile deepened as he looked at their expressions.

"You join the Hero's Journey and set foot on that doomed demon's fortress."

"And I, in your place, will lead the transport team to the perilous blazing sun to fulfill the commission."

"A life for a life."

"This condition."

"how?"

An absolute silence fell over the room.

Lin Gui and Elvia stared at Wayne.

This is an old man with a relaxed expression.

After a long pause, Lin Gui asked hoarsely.

"Do you know what the consequences of your actions will be?"

There is a fundamental difference between Morgan and other half-demon legends joining the Flame team and this Wind Tower Master joining the team.

Morgan and his team had no choice.

And this wind-elemental tower master...

Wayne smiled.

"Of course, joining you means giving up the position of Tower Master, giving up the identity of the Thousand Towers, and giving up... one's own life."

Elvia stared blankly at Wayne.

As someone who had once enjoyed power, she couldn't understand the other person's actions.

So easily did they give up their supreme status and power to join a team destined to die?

This is equivalent to Elvia going to see Queen Carter, and Lin Gui coming to invite him to elbow the demon god, and he gladly giving up everything and following along to elbow the demon god.

I can't understand it.

After a long while, Elvia asked.

"Is that mage, who should have participated in the Hero's Contest, that important to you?"

"He...is he your son?"

Wayne shook his head.

"No, no, we are not related by blood."

Elvia was even more puzzled.

"Then why would you want to die in her place?"

"Give up everything you have."

"Status, power, and life."

Wayne's expression became complicated.

His gaze lowered slightly, and the relaxed smile on his lips gradually faded.

Instead, there was a deep struggle, like an old wound that had been suppressed for a long time being brought to the surface.

A complex and indescribable emotion welled up in those old eyes.

Guilt, hesitation, and a hint of composure hidden at the very bottom.

He was silent for a long time.

So long that Elvia thought he wasn't going to answer.

Then he spoke, his voice very soft.

"I'm tired of being the Wind Tower Master."

"It has never brought me status or honor."

"I feel only exhaustion and powerlessness."

He paused for a moment, his gaze falling on a distant spot outside the window.

"As for my grand-disciple..."

I haven't seen her many times.

"But I feel so guilty towards her master."

"So I want to make amends."

His voice was almost inaudible at the end, as if he were talking to himself.