“This Lin Yun is utterly mad! He’s only at the Third Eternal Realm himself, and the difficulty he faces is already immense, yet he dares to act like this?”
Yuan Qing, the old monster leading the Xingwu Empire, shouted loudly, “Is this chap courting death? The last few steps put even us under tremendous pressure, and he’s carrying someone through it? He’s seeking his own doom! He’s simply overestimating himself!”
Another bald Eternal from the Xingwu Empire sneered, “Senior Yuan Qing, if he wants to die, let him. His Majesty has long had enough of him anyway.”
Gong Yi, leading the Xiaoyao Tower, said, “You can’t say that. Lin Yun is an outstanding talent of our human race, with limitless potential. If anything happens to him, it’d be a massive loss for us.”
Then, Gong Yi looked up at Lin Yun on the sky bridge and called out, “Lin Yun, don’t push yourself. Put her down and let her go back!”
But Lin Yun had no intention of letting Mo Qing go.
“Gong Yi, what’s that? He doesn’t even appreciate your concern, so stop being sentimental,” Yuan Qing of the Xingwu Empire sneered.
Yuan Qing continued, “You said he’s an outstanding talent with limitless potential, and that’s not wrong, but he hasn’t yet reached the Realm of All Things or the Dominion Realm. If the demon race attacks and he’s still at the Third Eternal Realm, his contribution won’t even match mine.”
“Not worth arguing with you,” Gong Yi of Xiaoyao Tower snorted coldly.
As for Bao Gang, still behind on the sky bridge, he muttered coldly, “You pair of wretched lovers, you’d better both fall into the abyss!”
On the sky bridge.
Lin Yun held Mo Qing, taking heavy steps toward the floating stone ahead.
Thud! Thud!
Each of Lin Yun’s steps felt weighty.
Mo Qing, in his arms, had initially urged him to put her down, but now, as he pressed forward, she dared not move, fearing she’d distract him or interrupt his focus.
At this moment, Mo Qing could only stay still in Lin Yun’s arms like an obedient girl.
Step nine hundred ninety-six, step nine hundred ninety-seven.
Soon, Lin Yun reached the nine hundred ninety-eighth step, with only two steps left.
But he paused briefly.
The oppressive force here had reached a new height, and carrying Mo Qing made it even harder.
At this moment, sweat beaded densely on Lin Yun’s forehead.
The Eternals who had already reached the other side watched him intently, some nervous for him, others observing coldly.
Of course, some hoped he’d misstep and plummet into the abyss.
On the sky bridge.
“Here we go!”
After a brief rest, Lin Yun stepped forward again.
Boom!
As his foot moved, the terrifying oppressive force surged, coursing through his body, making him sway!
“Lin Yun, be careful!”
Dongguo Wuji, following behind, shouted in alarm, terrified that a single misstep could send Lin Yun into the abyss.
In a precarious moment, Lin Yun’s foot landed on the nine hundred ninety-ninth stone.
“Phew… that was close,” Lin Yun exhaled deeply.
Though he’d reached the nine hundred ninety-ninth step, the oppressive force here spiked dramatically!
Only one step remained!
This final step’s oppressive force was immense, and with Lin Yun bearing double the pressure, it was even greater.
The terrifying force made his body tremble slightly.
Such overwhelming pressure coursed through him, quickening his heartbeat and causing discomfort in his organs.
It was as if a mountain pressed down on him, especially since he bore double the weight!
“This last step is the hardest. Even reaching the nine hundred ninety-ninth step felt tough, and Lin Yun’s carrying someone. If he pushes on, he might slip and fall on this final step,” said an Eternal from the Taixu Tavern.
“Indeed, the last step’s difficulty is immense.”
The Eternals who had already crossed nodded in agreement.
They had just experienced the crushing pressure at the nine hundred ninety-ninth step themselves.
“He’s only got himself to blame for being reckless. If he falls into the abyss and dies, no one else is at fault,” Yuan Qing of the Xingwu Empire said coldly.
On the sky bridge.
As Lin Yun paused to steady himself, Mo Qing hurriedly said, “Lin Yun, the step to the nine hundred ninety-ninth was already so risky. Please don’t push yourself anymore, I… I really don’t want to drag you down.”
By the end, Mo Qing’s voice carried a hint of tears.
She felt deep guilt, blaming herself for becoming a burden to Lin Yun!
“Mo Qing, I think I can handle this last step. Do you trust me?” Lin Yun forced a smile.
“I… I trust you,” Mo Qing nodded, unable to resist his stubbornness.
“Phew…”
“Here’s the final step!”
After adjusting, Lin Yun took a deep breath, unleashed all his strength, and stepped forward with all his might.
All eyes were fixed on him, wondering if he’d succeed in this final step.
If he failed, he’d plummet into the dark, endless abyss below!
Boom!
Lin Yun took a mighty step, landing heavily at the endpoint.
The terrifying oppressive force vanished instantly.
He’d done it!
Lin Yun had crossed the final step without mishap, reaching the massive floating island.
“Haha, brilliant!”
Dongguo Wuji, following behind, cheered loudly.
Since they were a team, if anything happened to Lin Yun, he’d have to proceed alone, losing a strong ally.
Then, Dongguo Wuji took his final step, reaching the endpoint.
“He actually made it,” the watching Eternals remarked in awe.
Lin Yun set Mo Qing down and smiled, wiping the sweat from his forehead, “See, Senior Sister, I did what I said I would, didn’t I?”
Lin Yun’s decision to carry Mo Qing across the final stretch wasn’t blind arrogance.
He’d thought it through carefully, relying on his formidable late-stage Chaos Body to dare such a feat.
“Lin Yun, you stubborn mule,” Mo Qing teased, her face blooming with a joyful smile, her heart as sweet as honey.
Though she hadn’t wanted him to risk himself for her, his actions still touched her deeply.
