Inside the Tongshen Hall.
Lin Yun reported his chosen technique to Emperor Huoyun.
“My disciple, why didn’t you choose a body-refining technique?” Emperor Huoyun asked, having previously suggested Lin Yun select one.
“Replying to Master, your disciple already has another body-refining technique,” Lin Yun answered.
“I see. It seems your attainment of the Pure Yang Body stems from your own opportunities. Very few at your age can cultivate to such a level,” Emperor Huoyun sighed.
“Master, you flatter me,” Lin Yun said humbly.
“Alright, return to Dongyuan Prefecture. Train diligently, improve your strength, and there will be other tasks for you later,” Emperor Huoyun said, waving his hand.
“Your disciple takes his leave,” Lin Yun bowed and exited the hall.
After leaving the palace, Lin Yun left the city, heading back to Dongyuan Prefecture.
Next, Lin Yun planned to enter secluded cultivation, focusing entirely on enhancing his strength!
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Elsewhere.
In Dongguo Prefecture.
News of Lin Yun’s arena battle with Prince Ji Yuan quickly reached here.
“Father, Lin Yun’s strength is somewhat beyond our expectations. Even with Prince Ji Yuan suppressing his cultivation to the same level, he couldn’t defeat him and only won by raising his cultivation to the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm,” Dongguo Lie said in astonishment.
“This fellow’s strength is indeed surprising. I underestimated him before,” Chancellor Dongguo Wuji said, his expression profound.
They both knew how formidable Prince Ji Yuan was, yet he couldn’t match Lin Yun at the same level.
This deepened their wariness of Lin Yun.
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Dongyuan Prefecture, City Lord’s Mansion.
Upon returning to the mansion, Lin Yun went straight to his chambers and entered the One Thought Clarity Tower to begin cultivating.
Daily affairs in Dongyuan Prefecture were handled by Liang Yuan and Huo Zhen, so Lin Yun had little to worry about.
Moreover, most of the demonic beasts in Dongyuan Prefecture had been eradicated, and the prefecture’s security had reached a high standard.
Thus, Liang Yuan and Huo Zhen weren’t overly busy and had ample time to cultivate.
Inside the One Thought Clarity Tower.
Lin Yun took out the Eye of Void Silence and infused it with inner energy.
The technique glowed, transforming into a stream of light that entered Lin Yun’s mind.
Instantly, the vast information of the Eye of Void Silence imprinted itself in his consciousness.
After a day of comprehension, Lin Yun began cultivating it.
As a functional technique, the Eye of Void Silence wasn’t difficult to cultivate; the challenge lay in acquiring the technique itself.
Three days later.
Lin Yun slowly opened his eyes.
His pupils flickered with faint golden light.
The Eye of Void Silence was successfully cultivated!
“With this ability, I no longer have to fear enemies escaping,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
“Next, I’ll focus on advancing my realm!”
Lin Yun flipped his hand, revealing Tribulation Pills.
Advancing from the Sixth to the Seventh Revolution Tribulation Realm required 32,000 Tribulation Pills, and it would naturally take more time.
Lin Yun grabbed the pills and began absorbing and cultivating.
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Time flew like an arrow, days and months passing.
Over a year later.
Snow drifted in the sky, blanketing the courtyard of the prefecture city in silver.
Some maids in Dongyuan Prefecture, taking advantage of their free time, played in the snow, their laughter filling the courtyard.
Lin Yun pushed open the door of his chambers and walked slowly into the courtyard.
“It’s the Lord!”
The maids, seeing Lin Yun, reacted like children caught misbehaving.
“Lord, we are at fault,” they said, kneeling.
“What fault? Get up,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“Thank you, Lord,” the maids said, rising and scattering.
Lin Yun gazed at the vast courtyard, “This snow is truly beautiful.”
With a flash, Lin Yun transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the courtyard.
Dongyuan Prefecture, Commandant’s Office.
“Greetings, Lord!” the guards at the gate saluted Lin Yun.
“Is your Commandant here?” Lin Yun asked.
“Lord, Lord Huo is here. Shall I announce you?” a guard asked.
“No need, I’ll go in myself.”
Lin Yun walked inside.
He hadn’t gone far when Huo Zhen came out to meet him.
“Big Brother, you’re here! I thought your seclusion would last longer, but you’re out after just over a year,” Huo Zhen said, beaming.
“It wasn’t short,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
Over a year and two months had passed outside, but Lin Yun had cultivated for a full six years inside the One Thought Clarity Tower without pause.
“By the way, how’s everyone’s cultivation been lately? Haven’t you been in seclusion?” Lin Yun asked.
“Big Brother, I just finished a seclusion a few days ago,” Huo Zhen said.
“Oh? How did it go? Did you reach the Seventh Revolution Tribulation Realm?” Lin Yun asked.
“Big Brother, I’m still a bit short,” Huo Zhen said with a wry smile.
“What, not enough Tribulation Pills?” Lin Yun asked.
“Yeah, I’m a bit short on Tribulation Pills. I’ll save up for a few more years. I’m condensing them daily, plus there’s the empire’s salary,” Huo Zhen said.
Advancing from the Sixth to the Seventh Revolution required 64,000 Tribulation Pills—a significant amount!
Though Lin Yun had given them Tribulation Pills several times, Huo Zhen had used many to advance from the Fifth to the Sixth Revolution, and this time, the pills Lin Yun provided for the Sixth to Seventh weren’t enough, as expected.
Most Tribulation Realm cultivators were desperately short of Tribulation Pills. Despite Lin Yun’s contributions, the gap remained large.
This was the biggest obstacle to their realm advancement.
“I have just over 20,000 Tribulation Pills left. Take them to help you reach the Seventh Revolution,” Lin Yun said, producing the pills.
“Big Brother, how can I accept this? You need to cultivate your realm too. Tribulation Pills are vital for cultivation, and you’ve already given us so many!” Huo Zhen waved his hands, refusing.
“I’ve already reached the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm, so I don’t need them for now,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“What? Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm! Big Brother, you… you’ve reached the Ninth Revolution?” Huo Zhen’s face was filled with disbelief, his voice rising sharply.
Just over a year, and Lin Yun advanced three realms? Even constant cultivation shouldn’t be that fast, especially since most cultivators paused for months to consolidate after each breakthrough.
“Yes, I’ve reached the Ninth Revolution.”
As Lin Yun spoke, he released his realm aura.
The powerful aura swept in all directions.
Indeed, it was unmistakably the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm!
“Big Brother, your advancement speed leaves us in the dust,” Huo Zhen said, sighing in awe.
“Thanks to having enough Tribulation Pills, I could progress this quickly. If you had enough, reaching the Ninth Revolution wouldn’t be hard,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
During his six years in the One Thought Clarity Tower, Lin Yun’s primary focus was advancing his realm, with other aspects secondary.
In six years, he advanced three realms, reaching the Ninth Revolution today, prompting his emergence from seclusion.
“True, Tribulation Pills are the key to realm advancement,” Huo Zhen nodded in agreement.
