After Little Green Dragon arranged Lin Yun’s cultivation site, he left.
Inside the cave.
Lin Yun began to think about the challenge ten days hence.
He knew well that dragon clan powerhouses surely possessed numerous dragon techniques, which would likely be very troublesome.
However, the Dragon Clan Grand Elder had said that his opponent, Ao Qirui, had combat strength comparable to a human Third Stage Myriad Realm cultivator.
Since it was combat strength being compared, it meant Ao Qirui’s strength, after employing various dragon techniques, would equate to that of a human Third Stage Myriad Realm cultivator.
Combat strength comparison differed from realm comparison. If the opponent’s realm were equivalent to the Third Stage Myriad Realm, then with dragon techniques, their unleashed combat power would likely far exceed that level.
“Next, I’ll cultivate the final turn of the Heaven-Shaking Hand,” Lin Yun murmured to himself.
Previously, Lin Yun felt he needed to advance his realm to the Myriad Realm to cultivate the Heaven-Shaking Hand.
But this time, after his physical body progressed from the early Chaos Body to the late Chaos Body, Lin Yun sensed that the final stage of the Heaven-Shaking Hand was within reach.
Of course, whether he could ultimately succeed, Lin Yun wasn’t entirely certain, only feeling that his chances were quite high now.
“Let’s begin.”
Lin Yun immediately entered the One Thought Clarity Tower and began cultivating.
With ten days, Lin Yun wanted to improve as much as possible, naturally using the One Thought Clarity Tower to maximise time.
Four days later.
Lin Yun opened his eyes, looking down at his palm. His pitch-black hand gleamed with a faint, cold shimmer, and the power contained within was awe-inspiring!
“The final turn, it’s done!”
“I’ve now cultivated the Heaven-Shaking Hand to its most perfect state!”
Lin Yun’s eyes burned with excitement. The feeling of mastering a powerful secret technique to its peak was incredibly satisfying!
With the final turn completed, the Heaven-Shaking Hand’s power had surged dramatically once more.
“With some time left, how should I arrange my cultivation?” Lin Yun pondered.
Cultivating the final turn of the Heaven-Shaking Hand took four days, but since it was within the One Thought Clarity Tower, the actual time spent was less than a day.
As for swordsmanship, after his master’s special training last time, Lin Yun’s sword skills had improved, but further progress in the short term seemed unrealistic.
“Next, I’ll try to cultivate the Wuji Dharma Form to the third layer,” Lin Yun decided after some thought.
Given his current cultivation status, this was likely the area where he could improve most in the short term.
In other areas, Lin Yun had already pushed as far as he could, so significant breakthroughs in those were unlikely in such a short period.
…
During Lin Yun’s cultivation, news of his challenge against Ao Qirui spread like wildfire within the West Sea Dragon Clan.
A human Eternal Realm cultivator aiming to become a West Sea Dragon Palace guest elder by challenging Ao Qirui was explosive news for the dragon clan.
In no time, discussions erupted throughout the West Sea Dragon Clan.
Everyone was curious about why this human Eternal Realm cultivator was given such an opportunity. It turned out he had done a great favour for the Dragon King.
Even some basic information about Lin Yun quickly circulated, such as him being the youngest Eternal Realm cultivator among humans today.
The day of the challenge arrived swiftly.
…
West Sea Dragon Palace, Martial Arena.
The martial arena was built in the centre of the West Sea Dragon Palace, vast enough to accommodate many spectators at once.
Today was the day of Lin Yun’s challenge against the West Sea Dragon Palace powerhouse, Ao Qirui.
Many true dragons of the West Sea Dragon Clan gathered at the martial arena to watch this intriguing challenge.
Even some powerhouses from other races under the West Sea Dragon Palace’s influence came to spectate, such as the Six-Fin Seal Clan chief and the Double-Headed Walrus Clan chief, who were among the stronger races under the palace’s command.
Given the West Sea Dragon Palace’s prestige, only those with high status and identity from other races could enter, like the Six-Fin Seal Clan chief, who was also a guest elder. Ordinary mid- or low-tier members of other races were generally barred from the palace.
At the martial arena, all ten dragon clan elders of the West Sea Dragon Palace were present in person.
As for Lin Yun’s challenger, the dragon clan’s Ao Qirui, he had already arrived.
Ao Qirui was a dragon protector of the West Sea Dragon Palace.
Upon arriving, Ao Qirui went straight to the seating area where the ten elders were.
“Esteemed Elders,” Ao Qirui bowed to the ten elders.
“Ao Qirui, I’ve already given you a copy of this human lad’s basic information. He’s currently at the Third Stage Eternal Realm, and his combat strength is surely inferior to yours. You’re representing the dragon clan today, so don’t lose to a human and disgrace our clan,” the Grand Elder said slowly.
The Grand Elder’s words were, in effect, an indirect command to Ao Qirui that he must win.
“Rest assured, Grand Elder, I absolutely won’t let him prevail. How could our mighty dragon clan lose to a human!” Ao Qirui said confidently.
The Grand Elder had chosen Ao Qirui because he was once his trusted confidant, so the Grand Elder was confident Ao Qirui wouldn’t hold back.
“Good, go to the martial arena and wait,” the Grand Elder waved his hand.
Ao Qirui headed to the martial arena upon hearing this.
“Grand Elder, rest easy. I heard that lad is barely a hundred years old. How much foundation could such a young fellow have? Even if his physical body is said to be strong, other aspects can’t possibly be refined to a high level without time. Beating Ao Qirui is simply impossible!” an elder beside him said.
Another elder chimed in, “This challenge was accepted by the lad himself. Once he loses, he’ll have no face to mention becoming a guest elder of our West Sea Dragon Palace again.”
For them, they clearly weren’t keen on letting a human become a dragon clan guest elder, something unprecedented in dragon clan history.
Were it not for the Dragon King’s influence, they wouldn’t have even offered this challenge opportunity.
At that moment, not only were the dragon clan elders discussing, but the other true dragons present were also buzzing with talk.
Noon was fast approaching.
Just then, Little Green Dragon appeared outside the martial arena with Lin Yun.
“Pay respects to His Majesty, the Dragon King.”
All members present bowed to Little Green Dragon upon his arrival.
“Rascal, head straight to the arena. It’s your time to shine,” Little Green Dragon instructed before going to the front seating area, sitting among the elders.
