The Heaven-Slaying Seal comprised seven seals, its power immensely formidable, but with side effects, so Lin Yun rarely used it unless absolutely necessary.
Currently, Lin Yun could only form two seals.
Though he seldom employed the Heaven-Slaying Seal, it was a trump card, and he naturally sought to improve it.
When needed, it could play a significant role, and with his current foundation, Lin Yun was confident he could advance it further.
Resolved, Lin Yun entered a cultivation state again.
…
Time passed, and the day of the initiation trial soon arrived.
“Lin Yun, today is your initiation trial, be at the Heavenly God Palace by 2 p.m. to participate,” Vice Palace Master Yao messaged early that morning, as it was a crucial event.
From the morning, immortals began openly discussing Lin Yun’s trial on their communication bracelets.
In the past, a new eternal’s trial might spark mild interest, but not such widespread chatter.
Lin Yun’s victory over Cao Jun had made him famous, drawing many immortals’ attention.
Thus, many planned to attend Lin Yun’s trial in person, especially those who missed his battle with Cao Jun, eager to witness his strength firsthand.
Notified for 2 p.m., Lin Yun left his residence around noon, heading to the Heavenly God Palace.
Truthfully, Lin Yun didn’t know the trial’s format or what challenges it entailed.
But with his strength, he feared nothing.
In the Heavenly God Palace’s main hall.
“Vice Palace Master Yao, I, Lin Yun, am here for today’s initiation trial,” Lin Yun bowed.
“Go to Mingyue Terrace and wait, the trial will be held there,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“As you command,” Lin Yun replied.
“Lin Yun, many immortals are coming to watch your trial, perform well,” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a smile.
“I’ll give my all,” Lin Yun replied courteously.
“Having defeated Cao Jun before the trial, I’m curious to see how far you’ll go,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“I’ll do my best, Vice Palace Master, I’ll head to Mingyue Terrace now,” Lin Yun smiled.
With that, Lin Yun left the hall, heading to Mingyue Terrace.
His last fight with Cao Jun was there, so the place was familiar.
But Lin Yun wondered if the trial at Mingyue Terrace meant it would involve arena combat.
At Mingyue Terrace.
Though nearly half an hour remained before the trial, over forty immortals filled the audience seats, including several top-twenty Heavenly God Palace figures.
For immortals with infinite lifespans, half a day to watch a trial was trivial, provided it was worth their time.
Though Lin Yun hadn’t arrived, discussions were already rife.
Some debated his strength and physical realm, others speculated on his trial performance.
“If I recall correctly, the trial’s record is passing four stages, set 18,000 years ago by Li Tian when he joined the Heavenly God Palace,” the master of Taigu Sect said.
The trial was established after the war with the demon clan, aimed at new eternals.
Thus, founders like Emperor Huoyun, the master of Taigu Sect, and the master of Xiaoyao Tower never took it.
Only eternals born after the war participated, so these elders had no trial records, as they never undertook it.
“Li Tian was an astonishing prodigy, now fully matured, ranked twelfth in the Heavenly God Palace!” the master of Xiaoyao Tower sighed.
“Indeed, Li Tian was remarkable, I still remember him vividly, he’s lived up to expectations, nearly matching our level,” the master of Taixu Tavern said.
“I wonder if Lin Yun can break Li Tian’s record today, he’s the most likely to do so in these 18,000 years,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower said with anticipation.
“By the way, why isn’t Emperor Xingwu here? Isn’t he coming? He and Lin Yun have some history,” the master of Taigu Sect asked.
“Haha, I bet he won’t show,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower laughed.
While these Heavenly God Palace elders conversed, other immortals listened or chatted among themselves.
At that moment, Lin Yun entered Mingyue Terrace.
“The star of the day is here!” the master of Xiaoyao Tower looked at Lin Yun.
Instantly, all eyes turned to him.
“Is that Lin Yun? Quite handsome, with a defiant, unyielding aura.”
“He’s so young, with a seasoned restraint, yet a sharpness within, like a sword sheathed but ready.”
…
Most immortals present had never seen Lin Yun, meeting him for the first time, including elders like the master of Taixu Tavern and the master of Taigu Sect.
From today, they would know him.
Lin Yun scanned the crowd upon arrival.
“So many immortals?” he was surprised.
At least a third of the Heavenly God Palace’s eternals were here!
He sensed several profoundly powerful presences, knowing they were elder-level figures.
Among the crowd, Lin Yun spotted familiar faces, like Little Sword Immortal Zhuang Song and an immortal he’d hired from Xiaoyao Tower.
But most were strangers.
After a glance, Lin Yun approached his master, Emperor Huoyun.
