Previously, one could only call Lin Yun a genius, a prodigy, because without achieving immortality, there were too many uncertainties. Countless geniuses and prodigies had fallen during the Nine Tribulations.
But now, Lin Yun was a true powerhouse!
Amidst the deafening cheers, the faces of Wang Shaoqing, Prince Ji Yuan, Dongguo Lie, and the rest of the Dongguo faction darkened to the extreme.
“He… he…”
Wang Shaoqing staggered back, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Lin Yun’s figure in the distant sky, radiating a powerful aura.
Though the sky had cleared after the rain, at this moment, Wang Shaoqing felt as if the world had turned dark, the sun and moon without light.
He felt as though the heavens had played a massive joke on him!
He knew clearly in his heart that after Lin Yun stepped into immortality, how could he possibly compare to him now? He was only left with the qualification to look up to Lin Yun, and even that seemed unworthy!
Because the difference between immortals and non-immortals was like heaven and earth!
“He… he actually succeeded? Lin Yun truly stepped into immortality?”
Prince Ji Yuan’s face was ashen, as if struck by a bolt from the blue, or doused with a bucket of cold water from head to toe—completely numb!
He couldn’t believe that Lin Yun had managed to pass the Supreme Golden Thunder Tribulation.
But the truth was right before his eyes, undeniable!
The proud Prince Ji Yuan, at this moment, had to admit a fact in his heart: he would no longer be a match for Lin Yun.
“Lin Yun, you… you hid it so well!” After a moment of inner turmoil, Prince Ji Yuan let out a feeble sigh.
As for Dongguo Lie, he stood as if struck by lightning, completely dazed, his mind in a state of half-stupor, his eyes bulging wide…
Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji slowly closed his eyes, a bitter smile on his face: “Lin Yun, poisoned with Soul-Breaking Toxin, you still managed to turn the tables. You’ve won! I have to admit, I underestimated you, you prodigy…”
Dongguo Wuji and everyone else had believed that Lin Yun, poisoned with Soul-Breaking Toxin, had no chance of turning things around.
Yet Lin Yun had once again created a miracle!
At this moment, even Dongguo Wuji understood that after Lin Yun stepped into immortality, even the Dongguo family could no longer oppose him…
Swoosh!
At that moment, Lin Yun transformed into a streak of light, flying to the city tower in an instant and landing below it.
His speed was far, far faster than before!
“Lord Lin Yun!”
The citizens below the city tower, seeing Lin Yun approach, knelt and paid their respects to him.
Before today, Lin Yun was a forgotten cripple.
But from today onwards, Lin Yun would undoubtedly rise to fame again, revered by millions!
His legendary story would be forever recorded in history!
Because Lin Yun was now a supreme immortal!
Immortals were beings that every mortal had to worship!
“No need for formalities, everyone, please rise,” Lin Yun said with a smile, lifting everyone up without any airs.
Next, Lin Yun approached his daughter and close friends.
“Dad!”
His daughter, Lin Kexin, rushed to Lin Yun with an excited smile, throwing herself into his arms.
“Dad, Kexin knew you’d definitely succeed! From now on, you’re an immortal, and no one will dare call you a cripple anymore!” Lin Kexin was overjoyed.
“Kexin, from now on, Dad will never let you suffer the slightest grievance!” Lin Yun smiled, gently stroking her hair.
Yuying and the other five women, along with Bai Sha, Lone Wolf, Wei Qi, Yang Wan, and Lin Yun’s grandfather Liu Zhizhong, all approached Lin Yun with beaming smiles.
“Yun’er, Grandpa knew you wouldn’t fall so easily. You’ve truly succeeded!” Liu Zhizhong said with a gratified smile.
Whether on Earth or in the cultivation continent, Lin Yun was always so dazzling.
From Qingyang City to here, Liu Zhizhong had witnessed Lin Yun’s rise and believed nothing could defeat him!
“Big Brother, from now on, you’re an immortal! Your cultivation path will enter an entirely new realm!” Lone Wolf, Bai Sha, and the others said with smiles in unison.
Hearing their words, Lin Yun was naturally overjoyed.
“Big Brother, you should go up and pay your respects to His Majesty,” Lone Wolf reminded.
“Alright, we’ll talk more at home later. I’ll go see Emperor Huoyun first,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Then, Lin Yun passed through the city gate, ascending the city tower step by step.
On the city tower stood nearly a million guests attending the millennial celebration.
Wherever Lin Yun passed, the guests parted to make way, their faces full of fawning smiles when they looked at him.
Before, at the millennial celebration, almost no one had greeted Lin Yun. Those who went to toast Wang Shaoqing wouldn’t even spare him a glance, as if he were insignificant.
But now, their attitude towards Lin Yun was clearly entirely different, their smiles filled with respect and awe.
After all, Lin Yun had stepped into immortality, his status now completely different!
They, at the Tribulation Realm, were no longer on the same level as Lin Yun!
Lin Yun was like a deity, while they were mere mortals.
When Lin Yun passed by Wang Shaoqing, he stopped.
Seeing Lin Yun pause, Wang Shaoqing’s face instantly paled, his expression unnatural, even carrying a hint of panic and uncertainty.
Lin Yun looked at Wang Shaoqing calmly and said, “Wang Shaoqing, when I withdrew from the millennial celebration, I said I’d return, and then I’d accept your challenge and fight you. When we return to the banquet later, I’ll definitely keep my word.”
At that moment, countless eyes on the city tower focused on them.
“Who would’ve thought, when Lin Yun left the stage, it was to face his tribulation. We thought he was retreating out of fear.”
“Yeah, I thought Lin Yun was scared to fight Wang Shaoqing and left with an excuse. Who would’ve imagined…”
The surrounding crowd sighed in amazement.
Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Wang Shaoqing’s eye twitched slightly, unable to speak.
Fight Lin Yun now? Lin Yun was an immortal!
Even the proud Wang Shaoqing knew he’d be utterly defeated!
“What’s wrong, Wang Shaoqing? Are you scared?” Lin Yun looked at him calmly.
“I… I…”
Wang Shaoqing’s face flushed red, and he finally lowered his head: “Lin Yun, I… I concede.”
His words caused a wave of murmurs around them.
“Lin Yun has now stepped into immortality. Wang Shaoqing truly isn’t qualified to challenge him anymore. Even if they fought, it’d be a one-move crush. It’s not surprising he conceded.”
“Of His Majesty’s two disciples, Lin Yun is just far too dazzling. As long as Lin Yun wasn’t crippled, Wang Shaoqing never had the qualifications to compare.”
Hearing Wang Shaoqing’s concession, Lin Yun smiled, shook his head, and without lingering, continued forward.
When he reached Prince Ji Yuan, Lin Yun stopped again.
“Prince Ji Yuan, I told you, this ‘cripple’ would soon shock you. Now, do you believe me?” Lin Yun said with a faint smile.
