This strategy did not succeed; he overestimated himself and underestimated Lin Yifan's abilities.
Lin Yifan was even more formidable than he imagined, seemingly capable of handling anything.
He feared that when they met again, he would no longer be a match for Lin Yifan, and by then, he would hold no threat.
Once he held no threat, Lin Yifan's Immortal Ring would not be his for the taking, as he had to give or refuse as he pleased. He had already seen through it, but there was no going back now.
"Sigh! This kid really knows how to manipulate people; I've been tricked by him."
With regret, he chose to head to the Desert Dynasty, perhaps only the Medicine Saint could give him a glimmer of hope to ascend to the Realm of Longevity.
Upon reaching the ruins of the Desert Dynasty, he found that they had also been occupied by various Sects.
