“Haha, it seems the Xingwu Empire is scared of losing,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower teased with a laugh.
On the arena.
“Let me introduce myself. I’m Peng Jiang, ranked thirtieth on the Heavenly God List, with a cultivation level at the third stage of the Myriad Things realm,” Peng Jiang said, looking at Lin Yun.
“Third stage of the Myriad Things realm? Thirtieth on the Heavenly God List?” Lin Yun, upon hearing his opponent’s introduction, gave a helpless, bitter smile.
Was this some kind of joke?
His opponent was arranged to have the strength of the third stage of the Myriad Things realm? And with such a high ranking on the Heavenly God List, while he was just a rookie in the Eternal realm!
“For this challenge, you only need to withstand ten of my moves to pass. If you fall to the ground or off the arena within those ten moves, you fail,” Peng Jiang stated.
Lin Yun knew clearly that with his strength, even going all out, let alone ten moves, he’d struggle to handle three.
“It might be tough, but I’ll give it a try,” Lin Yun said, his gaze resolute.
“Lin Yun, I’ve been watching your performance, and you’ve been impressive. But I won’t let you pass this stage. After all, I’m far ahead of you. If I can’t defeat you, it’d be a disgrace to me!” Peng Jiang declared.
With that, Peng Jiang raised both hands, revealing a long spear.
The scene fell silent instantly, all eyes and attention fixed on the arena.
“Here I come!”
Peng Jiang didn’t hesitate. His spear ignited with roaring flames, transforming into a giant fiery python that twisted through space, striking at Lin Yun like lightning!
Not only was its power immense, but its speed was astonishing!
“Let’s do this!”
“Shadow Sword Technique, Tenth Form!”
“Sky-Shaking Hand, Seventh Turn!”
Lin Yun’s sword gathered formidable power and shot forward!
His divine sense, profound mysteries, and physical strength were all fused into the sword.
With the effect of Lin Yun’s Heaven-Slaying Seal still active, he could only give it his all!
Facing such a powerful opponent, Lin Yun knew he couldn’t hold back, so he unleashed his full strength from the start!
*Bang!*
As their weapons clashed, a terrifying force surged towards Lin Yun like a raging flood.
Lin Yun couldn’t help but stumble backwards.
Too strong!
That was Lin Yun’s impression after the clash.
Relying on his formidable physical body, Lin Yun avoided injury under such a fierce attack, but he was still shaken, feeling disoriented and uncomfortable.
After one exchange, Lin Yun clearly sensed that his opponent not only completely outclassed him in cultivation realm, but also had fierce spear techniques. His physical body was at least at the early stage of the Tianhao Body, and his divine sense was slightly superior to Lin Yun’s.
After all, this was a cultivator at the third stage of the Myriad Things realm. In these aspects, he was undoubtedly far stronger than someone in the Eternal realm, even surpassing Lin Yun’s previous opponent, Duan Qiu, by a significant margin.
To reach the third stage of the Myriad Things realm, his cultivation time must have been thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years longer than Duan Qiu’s.
As for the gap in cultivation time between him and Lin Yun, it was even more staggering. With such a long time, they had ample opportunity to refine their spear techniques, physical body, and divine sense to an exceptionally high level.
So, not only did he outclass Lin Yun in cultivation realm, but he wasn’t lacking in other aspects either!
The only area where Lin Yun surpassed him was physical body strength, but that wasn’t nearly enough to bridge such a vast gap!
*Rip!*
His opponent’s spear moved at an astonishing speed, transforming into a stream of fiery light, striking at the retreating Lin Yun once more.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!*
After three consecutive clashes, his opponent broke through Lin Yun’s offensive. With a sweeping strike, the spear shaft struck Lin Yun, sending him flying and crashing onto the arena.
His opponent’s speed was too fast, and the sudden breakthrough caught Lin Yun off guard.
Advancing in cultivation realm brought comprehensive improvements. The gap between their realms was too wide. Although Lin Yun was impressive in defence and strength, his opponent was strong too.
Moreover, his opponent’s speed far surpassed Lin Yun’s, and with superior strength, he broke through Lin Yun’s offensive.
Of course, Lin Yun still had one move unused: the Wuji Dharma Aspect.
But Lin Yun had calculated in his mind that even this move wouldn’t allow him to turn the tables and pass this stage. His opponent’s realm was too far above his, giving him a significant advantage in many aspects.
“Lin Yun’s initiation test is over!”
Although he hadn’t fallen off the arena, falling to the ground or off the arena both counted as failure.
Thus, with Lin Yun’s fall, the arena match was declared over.
“To reach the seventh stage is already remarkable, and he even exchanged several moves with Peng Jiang,” the master of Taixu Tavern sighed.
“Indeed, to get this far already proves how extraordinary he is,” Empress Kunlan nodded.
“This guy, with only a few decades of cultivation, has reached such a level. Given a few thousand years, he could achieve something truly terrifying,” the master of Taigu Sect remarked.
“Huoyun has truly found a gem this time. His Huoyun Empire lineage will produce another top-tier powerhouse. It’s just a pity for Emperor Xingwu, missing out on such a disciple,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower said.
Undoubtedly, Lin Yun’s strength today had won over everyone!
Though he lost at this stage, no one dared to mock or look down on him.
On the contrary, people held nothing but admiration for Lin Yun.
“He’s finally lost.”
Emperor Xingwu let out a sigh of relief. If Lin Yun had kept advancing, his heart might not have been able to take it.
But as he sighed in relief, a sudden pang of regret hit him. Had he known Lin Yun wouldn’t pass this stage, he could’ve placed a massive bet to win back the Haoyue Crystals he lost!
Unfortunately, regretting after the fact was useless. Who could’ve predicted this outcome beforehand?
On the arena.
“It all comes down to the gap in cultivation realm,” Lin Yun said with a bitter smile.
The realm gap was too vast for Lin Yun to overcome.
Of course, in a real fight, though Lin Yun would be beaten badly, his formidable physical body made it extremely difficult for his opponent to kill him.
Although he was knocked down just now, it hadn’t caused any substantial harm.
To truly kill Lin Yun, it would likely take someone at the Dominator realm.
“Lin Yun, come here!”
Vice Palace Master Yao, seated in the front row’s centre, stood and waved to Lin Yun.
Lin Yun immediately leapt off the arena, landing in front of Vice Palace Master Yao.
“Greetings, Vice Palace Master Yao,” Lin Yun bowed.
“Lin Yun, congratulations on passing the sixth stage of the initiation test, setting a new record for the Heavenly God Palace’s initiation test.”
“It’s likely no one will break your record for a long time. From today, you’re undoubtedly a celebrity in our Heavenly God Palace. Congratulations,” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a beaming smile.
