Such a challenge, for the battle-hungry Lin Yun, brought a mix of tension and, even more so, anticipation!
As for danger? Of course, it was there.
But Lin Yun had plenty of life-saving trump cards. Even if he failed, surviving wouldn’t be an issue.
After leaving the palace, Lin Yun first returned to his residence to make some arrangements.
Naturally, he didn’t mention that he was going out for training, only saying he’d be staying at a friend’s place for a while.
Next, Lin Yun went to the imperial treasury, where he purchased a Saint Spirit-level weapon and a Super Void-Breaking Pearl.
Then, donning a bamboo hat, Lin Yun quietly slipped out of the city.
Leaving discreetly like this was to avoid unnecessary trouble—like the demon clan finding out he’d left the city and coming after him.
After all, the last time, Lin Yun had ruined the demon clan’s plans, infuriating that Heavenly Demon.
Once outside the city, Lin Yun first took the empire’s teleportation array to Haiqing Prefecture, which bordered the Endless Sea.
From there, he piloted his flying boat, heading straight for the human forbidden zone—the Endless Sea!
As the flying boat sped forward, the outline of the land gradually faded from Lin Yun’s sight, replaced by an endless expanse of deep blue sea.
Of course, he could still spot some islands along the way, some even inhabited by humans.
In this near-shore region close to the mainland, safety was still quite high.
But as Lin Yun pressed deeper into the Endless Sea, even when he saw islands, there were no longer any signs of human activity.
After two days of travelling at normal speed in the flying boat.
Below him appeared a triangular island with a distinctive shape.
Lin Yun glanced at the map in his hand and murmured, “This triangular island is marked on the map as the boundary. Beyond this island lies the true human forbidden zone—the Endless Sea.”
The flying boat continued onward, and Lin Yun sharpened his focus, staying alert to his surroundings.
After all, he had now left the human world behind and was entirely on his own. From here on, no matter what happened, he could only rely on himself!
Looking down from the flying boat, the sea surface still appeared calm, shimmering with reflected light as the sea breeze blew steadily.
But Lin Yun knew that the real danger lay beneath the surface.
Fortunately, he was in the air, which was far safer than being underwater—where the various races and sea demons of the Endless Sea dwelled, the true heart of danger.
After travelling for about half a day.
Boom!
The calm sea suddenly erupted with towering waves.
Then, two massive tiger sharks burst from the water, transforming into humanoid forms and soaring into the air, blocking the path of Lin Yun’s flying boat.
“Trouble?” Lin Yun’s heart jolted as he saw the figures ahead.
Since fully entering the Endless Sea’s territory, Lin Yun had been on high alert, but he hadn’t encountered any danger yet. He’d even started to wonder—wasn’t this supposed to be a human forbidden zone? Was he really going to sail through so smoothly?
The two figures stood ahead, eyeing Lin Yun’s flying boat.
“Third Elder, this is a human flying boat. Judging by its size and appearance, it must be worth a fortune!” one of the tiger sharks said.
“Hmm,” the other, an old man-shaped tiger shark, nodded, a glint of greed in his eyes.
Living in the Endless Sea, these races rarely encountered human items.
A flying boat like this was valuable even to humans, and to the races of the Endless Sea, it was an even rarer treasure.
“This is the territory of our Tiger Shark Clan. Who are you?” the old man-shaped tiger shark bellowed at Lin Yun.
“Just a nameless human passing through. I’d appreciate it if you’d let me by,” Lin Yun replied, standing at the front of his flying boat.
“This is the Endless Sea, not a place for humans to tread. Since you’ve dared to step here, leave your life behind!” the old man exuded killing intent.
Lin Yun frowned. “I don’t want trouble. Just let me pass, and it’ll be better for everyone!”
“Haha, you still think you can leave? What a fool’s dream! Today, your flesh is mine to eat, and this flying boat—along with everything you have—belongs to our Tiger Shark Clan!”
“Commander Hu, go! Kill him!”
The old man issued the command.
“Yes!”
The tiger shark beside him responded, reverting to its true form and charging fiercely at Lin Yun!
“I didn’t want to fight, but since you insist on courting death, don’t blame me for being merciless!”
Lin Yun raised his hand, and a Saint Spirit-level sword appeared in his grip.
There was no need to use his Heaven’s Path-level sword to deal with them.
After all, the Heaven’s Path-level sword was incredibly precious. Unless absolutely necessary, Lin Yun didn’t want to reveal it casually—lest he attract unwanted attention. An innocent man isn’t guilty, but carrying a treasure invites trouble!
Only when truly needed would he use it.
“Shadow Sword Technique!”
Lin Yun stomped forward, transforming into a streak of light. His sword lashed out with unmatched ferocity, surging toward the tiger shark!
Pfft!
In a single clash, the sword sliced through the tiger shark’s tough hide, carving a massive gash. Blood gushed out like a breached dam.
“Roar!”
The tiger shark howled in agony after taking the hit.
Lin Yun didn’t press the attack, instead stepping back and pausing.
“Let me pass now, and I’ll stop here!” Lin Yun said.
He only wanted to get through, not stir up trouble. That strike was meant as a warning.
“So, a first-turn Tribulation Realm cultivator. No wonder you dared venture into the Endless Sea,” the old man-shaped tiger shark, the Third Elder, said, staring at Lin Yun from a distance.
The first-turn Tribulation Realm was already considered a powerhouse among humans.
“So, can you let me pass now?” Lin Yun asked.
“Pass? You injured a commander of our Tiger Shark Clan and think you can just leave? What a delusional fool! First-turn Tribulation Realm or not, our Tiger Shark Clan is the undisputed overlord among the races within tens of thousands of nautical miles. Did you think we’re pushovers? Today, I’ll show you how I’ll destroy you!”
With those words, the old man transformed into his tiger shark form, surrounded by a bloody aura, and charged at Lin Yun with terrifying force.
He dared to attack Lin Yun because he had confidence. With his strength, he was certain he could even kill a human second-turn Tribulation Realm cultivator!
“Since you insist on dying, I’ll oblige you,” Lin Yun said, shaking his head.
“Shadow Sword Technique, Third Form!”
Boom!
The sword flared with astonishing power once more, striking like lightning.
At the same time, the Eleventh Layer of Taixu Power, Super God-level divine sense, and Demon Bone Power erupted together!
The sword’s might instantly surged to a terrifying level!
“What?”
The Third Elder tiger shark, charging fiercely at Lin Yun, felt the sudden spike in the sword’s power. His expression changed drastically!
Heavens, how could a first-turn Tribulation Realm cultivator unleash such terrifying might?
