As Lin Yun and Cao Jun took the stage, a new arena match was about to begin.
This time, it was truly a showdown between the disciples of Emperor Xingwu and Emperor Huoyun!
Indeed, this match was far more intriguing than the previous one!
But as for Lin Yun, I can’t fathom what he could possibly use to defeat Cao Jun.
…
With Lin Yun’s appearance on the stage, the Immortals in attendance grew even more animated in their discussions, their interest visibly heightened.
Cao Jun’s earlier battle against Bing Yi was one thing—Bing Yi, after all, wasn’t Emperor Huoyun’s disciple.
Now, it was a direct clash between the disciples of two emperors.
Some Immortals even used their communication bracelets to spread the word that Lin Yun and Cao Jun were about to face off on the Bright Moon Stage.
Many Immortals who weren’t present, upon hearing of Lin Yun’s challenge, began to pay attention to the match.
The communication bracelets buzzed with activity.
What? Lin Yun is challenging Cao Jun?
Isn’t Lin Yun new to the Immortal Realm? How can he possibly fight Cao Jun? Is this news reliable?
This is interesting—a guy who’s been in the Immortal Realm for less than a month dares to challenge someone in the Third Eternal Realm. That’s unprecedented!
Lin Yun is far too arrogant! What does he have to win with? Cao Jun has been in the Immortal Realm thousands of years longer!
…
The discussions were relentless, with many Immortals expressing skepticism.
After all, everyone knew Lin Yun had only just entered the Immortal Realm and lacked a solid foundation.
Some Immortals not present urged those at the scene to notify them immediately once the result was clear.
On the stage.
Lin Yun and Cao Jun stood face-to-face.
Cao Jun looked at Lin Yun and said, “Lin Yun, the last time I saw you was at the Ten Thousand Flowers Banquet. I must admit, your rise has been astonishing. I can’t help but marvel that you’ve reached the Immortal Realm before even turning a hundred. To stand before me so soon—at least in the thirty thousand years since the Heavenly God Palace was founded, no one has ever risen so quickly.”
Cao Jun considered himself a genius, a prodigy. Before entering the Immortal Realm, he had been dazzling in the Xingwu Empire, lauded as a monstrous talent who easily outshone his peers.
But compared to Lin Yun’s meteoric rise, he was miles behind!
At the Ten Thousand Flowers Banquet, though Cao Jun had noticed Lin Yun’s talent, he never imagined Lin Yun would shine so brilliantly!
“Senior Cao Jun, you flatter me,” Lin Yun said with a faint smile.
“I must admit, with your prodigious talent, given a few thousand years, surpassing me wouldn’t be an issue,” Cao Jun continued.
Then, his tone shifted, “But for now, you’re nowhere near my match. You’ve been in the Immortal Realm too briefly to have improved significantly. Even a prodigy needs time to grow, don’t they?”
“Senior Cao Jun, a few thousand years is too long. I believe I’m already stronger than you,” Lin Yun replied, still smiling.
Arrogant!
Lin Yun’s words made Cao Jun feel he was outrageously conceited!
Even the watching Immortals thought Lin Yun’s statement was excessively bold.
His chances of winning were clearly slim, yet he spoke so confidently. Wasn’t he afraid of becoming a laughingstock if he lost?
Indeed, Lin Yun was far too arrogant!
On the stage.
Cao Jun’s gaze sharpened, “Lin Yun, you’re too full of yourself. Today, I, Cao Jun, will teach you a lesson! Three moves—watch me defeat you in three moves!”
“Three moves? It seems Senior Cao Jun is very confident,” Lin Yun said, his smile growing wider.
“Of course I’m absolutely confident against you!”
With that, Cao Jun raised his hand, a terrifying surge of internal energy coalescing in his palm, forming a dark green vortex that radiated fearsome power.
Finally, a chance to truly fight an Immortal. Lin Yun’s face carried a trace of anticipation.
Before entering the Immortal Realm, though he had faced attacks from Immortals, he had been utterly overwhelmed, never truly fighting one on equal terms.
Though he hadn’t fought an Immortal before, Lin Yun had immense confidence in himself now!
“Lin Yun, you’ll see—this is your disaster! Here I come!”
Cao Jun swung his hand, and the dark green vortex shot toward Lin Yun like a falling meteor, carrying unparalleled speed.
He’s making his move!
What? Why isn’t Lin Yun moving?
The onlookers were stunned to see Lin Yun standing motionless on the stage. What was he doing? Facing Cao Jun’s attack without reacting? Was he being too reckless? Too showy?
Even the master of Xiaoyao Tower and others were astonished.
Emperor Huoyun and Bing Yi looked on with shock and confusion, their concern mounting.
Normally, an attack like Cao Jun’s would require a First Eternal Realm Immortal to resist with full effort, and even then, it carried significant danger.
“Arrogant fool. You’re indeed exceptional, but it seems you’ve been praised too much and can’t even gauge your own worth,” Emperor Xingwu said, smirking coldly as he watched Lin Yun on the stage.
Lin Yun’s bold challenge to Cao Jun already seemed overly conceited to Emperor Xingwu, and this behavior only reinforced his view that Lin Yun’s arrogance knew no bounds!
On the stage.
Boom!
The dark green attack, carrying terrifying power, struck Lin Yun in an instant, its fearsome energy fully unleashed upon him.
Yet, the scene the crowd expected—Lin Yun being sent flying and coughing up blood—didn’t happen.
Instead, Lin Yun stood rooted to the spot, utterly unmoved!
It was as if the attack hadn’t even hit him.
What? He… he withstood it with his body?
This guy…
The Immortals in attendance were stunned, their expressions changing drastically, some even gasping in shock.
This… this guy could withstand such an attack with his body alone. What level is his physical cultivation at? The master of Xiaoyao Tower’s eyes narrowed, a flicker of shock in his gaze.
Could it be the Tianhao Body?
But even a Tianhao Body shouldn’t be able to withstand such an attack without moving an inch!
Could it be… Lin Yun’s physical body has reached the formidable Nirvana Body?
Physical cultivation was notoriously difficult. Even among these Immortals, those with weaker physical bodies might remain stuck at the late stage of the Pure Yang Body, unable to reach the Vientiane Body.
