The terrifying energy erupted like a volcano, surging outward, sending Elder Mu flying back a great distance before he stopped.
“Cough, cough!”
Stabilizing himself, Elder Mu coughed dryly, his eyes twitching, the shock in them growing even deeper.
“How is this possible! How did you reach late-stage Myriad Forms Body!” Elder Mu’s chest heaved as he roared in disbelief.
“Elder Mu, it must be the effect of the Ksitigarbha Bodhi Fruit!” the white-haired elder shouted.
Elder Mu froze, then understood.
“You bastard, you’ve already consumed the Ksitigarbha Bodhi Fruit?” Elder Mu glared at Lin Yun with venomous eyes.
“Leave it for you? Not a chance,” Lin Yun sneered.
Elder Mu was both furious and exasperated.
He knew that if he hadn’t let Lin Yun escape last time and had killed him then, the Ksitigarbha Bodhi Fruit would’ve been theirs. Now, Lin Yun had consumed it, and even if they killed him, the fruit was gone.
Moreover, with Lin Yun’s vastly improved physical strength, winning was now extremely difficult.
“Quickly form the array to empower me!” Elder Mu roared.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
“Form the array!”
The Baili Clan members swiftly began forming the array.
Buzz!
As the array took shape, a powerful surge of energy flowed towards Elder Mu, amplifying him.
His aura soared dramatically.
“Kid, let’s see if you can still take this!”
“Silver Wing Blade Art, Eighth Form, Sea-Suppressing Form!”
Elder Mu’s warblade condensed terrifying power, transforming into a torrent of flames that smashed towards Lin Yun, his various techniques fully unleashed.
“You think this will work?” Lin Yun grinned maniacally.
As he spoke, Lin Yun unleashed all his techniques, his sword carrying boundless power as it shot forward!
Boom!!!
Their attacks clashed again, the terrifying collision forming a vortex in space, annihilating everything around.
Elder Mu was once again forced back in midair, tracing an arc.
Lin Yun’s strength boost wasn’t just in his physical realm; his divine sense had reached Holy Spirit-level, further enhancing his combat prowess.
“Elder Mu!”
Seeing Elder Mu knocked back again, the Baili Clan members grew frantic.
They had formed the array to empower him, yet he was still pushed back?
This proved they could no longer challenge Lin Yun, let alone defeat him.
In the battlefield.
“Now, it’s time to beat the drowning dog!”
Lin Yun shot forward, his body radiating colorful light, his sword vanishing into the void, striking at the retreating Elder Mu.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Elder Mu desperately countered, but Lin Yun kept pushing him back.
Lin Yun held a crushing advantage, though Elder Mu’s defense was formidable, making it hard for Lin Yun to capitalize quickly.
But Lin Yun wasn’t rushed. With his vast combat experience, he knew his opponent was purely on the defensive, struggling to keep up. A hundred meters would reveal a flaw. In a prolonged fight, a mistake was inevitable. If Lin Yun seized that moment, he could decisively turn the tide.
Elder Mu took out a pill and swallowed it, boosting his strength temporarily. Though at their level, such boosts were minor, every bit helped.
Seeing this, Lin Yun quickly took out a boosting pill he’d bought from the empire’s treasury, enhancing his own power.
Bang, bang, bang!
The terrifying battle continued erupting in midair, with ferocious fluctuations raging wildly.
“Elder Mu, your defeat is certain. Surrender now, and you might have a slim chance to live,” Lin Yun said while striking.
Boom!
After another clash, Elder Mu suddenly used the force to retreat, pulling back, then charged towards Xiao Bai.
When Elder Mu arrived, he’d noticed Xiao Bai breaking through, with Lin Yun guarding it.
So, he shifted his target, aiming to capture Xiao Bai to threaten Lin Yun!
“Bastard!”
Lin Yun instantly unleashed his full speed, flashing towards Elder Mu like lightning, his sword brimming with devastating power.
As Elder Mu charged at Xiao Bai, Lin Yun’s sword shot towards him from behind.
If Elder Mu didn’t turn to defend, even if he struck Xiao Bai, Lin Yun’s sword would hit his back. He didn’t dare take such a terrifying attack with his back!
So, Elder Mu had to quickly change his move, turning to block Lin Yun’s strike.
Clang!
Another fierce collision erupted.
After the clash, Elder Mu kept trying to attack Xiao Bai, while Lin Yun relentlessly blocked him.
“Useless! With me here, you’ll never succeed!” Lin Yun’s voice boomed.
“Kid, you’ve forced my hand. Today, no matter the cost, I’ll kill you! Kill you!!!” Elder Mu’s bloodshot eyes flashed with madness, his shout like thunder.
As he spoke, after another clash, Elder Mu used the force to retreat sharply, muttering an incantation.
His life force burned rapidly, his body instantly shrouded in blood-red light.
At the same time, his aura surged noticeably!
“Using a forbidden technique, burning his life? Going all-in, huh?” Lin Yun’s gaze narrowed.
Lin Yun knew he was activating a forbidden technique.
Such techniques burned life force as a cost and greatly hindered future cultivation.
But for Tribulation Realm cultivators, with no future cultivation potential and limited lifespan, this was less of a concern.
This was another fearsome aspect of Tribulation Realm cultivators. When pushed, they’d risk everything, using any means, unlike typical Tribulation Realm cultivators who cherished their future and rarely used such techniques.
This was why Emperor Huoyun had specifically warned Lin Yun to beware of Tribulation Realm cultivators.
“Pfft!”
Enveloped in blood-red light, Elder Mu spat a mouthful of essence blood onto his warblade.
Buzz, buzz!
The warblade trembled instantly.
“Kid, you can’t win against a Tribulation Realm cultivator!”
Elder Mu’s shout thundered, his warblade carrying a terrifying roar and incredible speed, slashing fiercely at Lin Yun.
“You think I’m scared?!”
Lin Yun roared fiercely, unleashing his full power to meet the attack!
Boom!
Their attacks clashed, and Lin Yun was forced back.
“Haha, your attack is fierce, but it can’t hurt me. Using a forbidden technique only hurts you!” Lin Yun laughed as he retreated.
Elder Mu’s attack was indeed terrifying, but Lin Yun’s defense was too strong. From mid-stage Pure Yang Body to late-stage Myriad Forms Body, his physical resilience had soared, and with the Frost Heart protecting him.
With these two defensive measures, Elder Mu’s ferocious attack only caused Lin Yun’s blood to churn, unable to inflict real damage.
The Baili Clan members watching were stunned.
This guy’s defense was absurdly exaggerated!
Hearing Lin Yun’s piercing laughter, Elder Mu was so furious he nearly spat blood. He’d paid a huge price for this forbidden technique!
At that moment, a terrifying fluctuation suddenly emanated from Xiao Bai nearby.
Roar!
Xiao Bai let out a skyward howl, its eyes snapping open.
Xiao Bai had successfully broken through!
