Naturally, Emperor Huoyun’s primary method against Lin Yun was swordsmanship!
Having just demonstrated sword techniques to Lin Yun, he now showcased them in combat, allowing Lin Yun to fully immerse himself in comprehension.
“Haha, exhilarating!”
Lin Yun, unleashing his full strength, shouted with a laugh as he struck.
Having a powerhouse like Emperor Huoyun as a sparring partner allowed Lin Yun to fight with abandon, feeling utterly thrilled and satisfied!
“My disciple, watch how I wield this sword, take care!” Emperor Huoyun’s blade swept towards Lin Yun, light yet profound, executed with subtle brilliance.
…
One month later.
Boom!
With another clash, Lin Yun was forced back repeatedly by the impact.
Emperor Huoyun halted his attack, saying, “Well done. This month, your swordsmanship has improved considerably.”
“All thanks to Master’s guidance,” Lin Yun said, wiping sweat from his brow.
By now, Lin Yun had spent a month in the palace.
During this time, he sparred with Emperor Huoyun countless times, fighting to his heart’s content.
In these battles, Emperor Huoyun deliberately displayed his insights into swordsmanship, allowing Lin Yun to gain immense benefits.
“My disciple, try executing the eleventh form of the Shadow Sword Technique against me now,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Understood, Master.”
Lin Yun raised his sword, striking with a ferocious slash.
Shadow Sword Technique, Eleventh Form!
Rip!
The sword’s power surged, enveloping Emperor Huoyun with a light, profound grace, moving so swiftly it reached him almost instantly.
Emperor Huoyun swiftly parried with his blade.
Boom!
A terrifying collision erupted, sending shockwaves rippling outward.
“Haha, excellent! You’ve mastered the eleventh form of the Shadow Sword Technique!” Emperor Huoyun praised with a laugh.
“Thanks to Master’s month of teaching and sparring, I could advance my swordsmanship so quickly,” Lin Yun said, smiling.
This further improvement in his swordsmanship naturally delighted him.
His success in executing the eleventh form was not only due to Emperor Huoyun’s guidance and sparring but also his own strong foundation in swordsmanship.
“For now, this is all I can teach you. Go back and continue to digest it slowly,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“I understand,” Lin Yun replied.
Advancing swordsmanship became increasingly difficult, and not everyone could reach such a refined level.
“As for comprehending the All Things realm, you must focus on it, even prioritise it. As I said, the realm is the foundation, and whether you can reach the All Things realm is crucial,” Emperor Huoyun urged.
“Yes,” Lin Yun responded again.
He knew that once he reached the All Things realm, advancing to the Third All Things realm would be straightforward.
Thus, successfully reaching the All Things realm would bring a significant surge in his strength.
“Go now,” Emperor Huoyun said, waving his hand.
Lin Yun took his leave.
In terms of swordsmanship, he would need time to fully absorb this month’s training.
After leaving the palace, Lin Yun murmured, “To comprehend the All Things realm, Master suggested I travel and explore.”
Since his master advised this, Lin Yun resolved to conceal his identity, adopt a new mindset, and wander the world to gain insights.
Breaking through to the All Things realm was undoubtedly his top priority now.
As for how long it would take, Lin Yun had no certainty.
“How long it takes to reach the All Things realm, I’ll let fate decide. No need to be too eager,” Lin Yun murmured.
His master had said that to comprehend the All Things realm, one couldn’t be too utilitarian.
If he travelled with the sole goal of breaking through, constantly thinking about whether each experience could aid his breakthrough, he’d fail to see the essence of things.
Just like the twenty years he endured the Soul-Breaking Poison, hadn’t he gained much by practising swordsmanship without utilitarian motives?
Next, Lin Yun planned to travel and comprehend the All Things realm.
With his current strength, he wasn’t afraid of any threats from the Demon Clan during his travels.
But before setting out, he needed to return home and make arrangements.
“I’ll visit Master Tu Fan first to check on my daughter’s cultivation,” Lin Yun thought.
With that, he headed straight to Master Tu Fan’s residence.
…
Tu Residence.
As Lin Yun approached the entrance, he saw his daughter, Lin Kexin, leaving with a young man.
Lin Yun quickly stepped back, hiding behind a wall, and observed closely.
The man with Lin Kexin was about 1.8 meters tall, with sharp brows, a high nose, and strikingly handsome features.
He was undoubtedly a rare beauty, capable of charming countless young women.
If Lin Kexin was among the top beauties of the younger generation in the Divine Capital, this man’s looks could also rank among the top.
“Could this be Kexin’s boyfriend?” Lin Yun’s heart skipped a beat.
“No, not necessarily. They both came from the Tu Residence, so they might just be fellow disciples,” Lin Yun reassured himself.
Hiding behind the wall, he watched as Lin Kexin and the young man left the residence, chatting and laughing.
After a moment’s thought, Lin Yun quietly followed.
He’d find out their relationship by observing.
After leaving the Tu Residence, Lin Kexin and the young man headed to the bustling streets of the city.
With Lin Yun’s strength, tracking them unnoticed was effortless.
While following, Lin Yun overheard his daughter address the young man as ‘Ji Bin.’
As Ji Bin and Lin Kexin strolled, they didn’t hold hands, but their conversation convinced Lin Yun they were likely in a romantic relationship.
He could now confirm that his daughter had indeed lied to him earlier.
Before, Lin Yun hesitated to judge, fearing he’d wrong her. Now, he had his answer.
The thought of his daughter lying brought an indescribable pain and sting to Lin Yun’s heart.
Yet, how could he bear to blame her?
Lin Yun continued to follow them discreetly.
As they wandered the city, Ji Bin occasionally bought things for Lin Kexin, and they later dined at a restaurant, enjoying fine cuisine.
Throughout, Lin Yun kept watch from the shadows.
