“Haha, you think I didn’t invite him? Earlier, I sent a message to Emperor Xingwu, telling him this is a talent from his Xingwu Empire, and he should come see. That guy nearly scolded me,” the Master of the Carefree Tower said.
Lin Yun gave an awkward smile. Only someone like the Carefree Tower Master would dare to tease Emperor Xingwu like that.
At that moment, Vice Palace Master Yao entered from outside, took a seat at the front, and announced that the entrance trial could begin.
“Senior Sister, just do your best,” Lin Yun said with an encouraging smile, knowing well the difficulty of the entrance trial.
“Mm.”
Mo Qing nodded, then stepped onto the arena.
The entrance trial officially began.
The first stage was a breeze for Mo Qing, as it was very straightforward.
The second stage, however, saw a sharp increase in difficulty, but Mo Qing, with her Second Eternal Realm strength, still managed to win.
“This Mo Qing is already at the Second Eternal Realm? Did the Shadow Hall directly give her two thousand Bright Moon Crystals? Are they really willing to invest so much in her?” the Carefree Tower Master said in astonishment.
Next, the third stage began.
By this point, Mo Qing had to exert every ounce of her strength and only barely secured a hard-fought victory.
The fourth stage commenced.
“This stage will likely be too tough for Senior Sister Mo Qing,” Lin Yun murmured, watching the arena.
As expected, Mo Qing was at a significant disadvantage from the start and couldn’t hold on for long, ultimately conceding defeat.
Mo Qing’s final result was clearing the third stage.
Such a result was already impressive for an entrance trial, considered highly outstanding, though it naturally couldn’t compare to Lin Yun’s.
Vice Palace Master Yao gave high praise for her performance!
After all, compared to other newly ascended immortals, Mo Qing was remarkably young.
Youth meant a shorter cultivation time and less accumulated foundation, yet she achieved such a result, marking her as a prodigy.
Mo Qing received 400 Bright Moon Crystals as her entrance trial reward on the spot.
Her results quickly spread via communication bracelets, astonishing many immortals. Another formidable new immortal had emerged!
…
After Mo Qing’s entrance trial, Lin Yun intended to give her more Bright Moon Crystals and Universe Crystals, but she gently declined, saying the Shadow Hall planned to provide her with ample resources. Still, Lin Yun insisted on giving her a thousand Bright Moon Crystals.
Then, Lin Yun resumed his journey as an ascetic, travelling the world.
His current focus was, of course, breaking through to the Realm of All Things!
…
Six years later.
Lin Yun was fishing by a lake.
Suddenly, he received a public message from Vice Palace Master Yao.
“Everyone, in the Eastern Yuan Prefecture of the Fire Cloud Empire, an earthquake occurred, revealing a peculiar castle that emerged from underground.”
“Initial investigations suggest this castle is at least hundreds of thousands of years old. Two Tribulation Realm cultivators were sent to explore it initially, but neither returned alive. After deliberation, the Heavenly God Palace has decided to send immortals to investigate!”
“Given the castle’s immense age, the Heavenly God Palace has no records of it, and the level of danger is unknown. Those willing to go may volunteer and form a team to enter.”
Vice Palace Master Yao’s words were clear to all immortals.
“Vice Palace Master Yao, count me in, Lin Yun,” Lin Yun was the first to register via his communication bracelet.
A castle from hundreds of thousands of years ago piqued Lin Yun’s curiosity, despite the unknown dangers and uncertain outcomes.
If Lin Yun feared danger, he would never have reached his current level!
“Count me in too, Mo Qing,” Mo Qing’s voice soon followed through the communication bracelet.
Since Lin Yun was going, Mo Qing, as his cultivation partner, wouldn’t stay behind.
“I, Bao Gang, also sign up.”
“I, Si Yuanfu, sign up.”
…
In mere moments, six immortals had registered.
“Those who signed up, gather at the Heavenly God Palace immediately,” Master Hong said.
Hearing this, Lin Yun swiftly left the lakeside, took to the air, and headed to the Heavenly God Palace.
Heavenly God Palace.
Inside the hall.
When Lin Yun arrived, three immortals were already present, making him the fourth.
“Greetings, Vice Palace Master Yao,” Lin Yun saluted respectfully.
“Lin Yun, come with me,” Vice Palace Master Yao said, standing and heading to the back of the hall. Lin Yun followed promptly.
In the rear courtyard of the hall.
“Vice Palace Master Yao, why have you called me aside? What arrangements do you have?” Lin Yun asked politely.
“Lin Yun, I hope you’ll reconsider exploring this castle,” Vice Palace Master Yao said bluntly.
“Oh? Why is that?” Lin Yun asked, surprised.
“This castle is highly unusual, and we have no records of it whatsoever. We know nothing about it. It could harbour great dangers. The two Tribulation Realm cultivators sent to investigate never returned. Exploring it will undoubtedly involve risking your life,” Vice Palace Master Yao explained.
He continued, shifting his tone. “But you, Lin Yun, achieved such remarkable results in the entrance trial. Your future is boundless. Given enough time, you could become one of the Heavenly God Palace’s pillars. Neither I nor your master want you to take this risk. We’ve discussed this.”
“Vice Palace Master Yao, with six of us immortals going in, we should be able to handle any danger,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“True, but I don’t want you to face any mishap, not even the slightest chance of falling. Do you understand?” Vice Palace Master Yao said earnestly.
His point was clear: even if the six immortals together faced only a one percent chance of encountering an insurmountable danger, he feared that slim possibility. He didn’t want Lin Yun to risk even that small chance of failure!
“Vice Palace Master Yao, cultivation is a path of defying the heavens. Fearing danger won’t make one strong. Since this castle might be hundreds of thousands of years old, it could hold great dangers but also immense opportunities. With such a chance, I must seize it,” Lin Yun said firmly.
Lin Yun knew well that opportunities and risks went hand in hand. To gain opportunities, one must embrace risks!
“You make a fair point. It seems I’ve grown old and cautious, lacking the boldness of you youngsters,” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a wistful smile.
He continued, “So, Lin Yun, your mind is made up?”
