“This item, if ranked on the sacred treasures list, wouldn’t it place quite high?” Lin Yun’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.
After all, this relic had existed for hundreds of thousands of years; perhaps when this treasure was discarded here, the ancient sacred treasures list didn’t even exist.
Looking further, the third item was a concealed weapon called the Glazed Needle, with exceptional piercing power and potent toxins attached.
“Which one to choose?”
Lin Yun’s gaze lingered on the second and third treasures.
If possible, Lin Yun would want them all, but if he could only pick one, he’d have to choose carefully.
“The second one, the Nine-Star Pagoda.” Lin Yun’s eyes finally settled on the Nine-Star Pagoda.
Immediately, Lin Yun reached out and took the Nine-Star Pagoda from the stone platform.
“Good, since you’ve made your choice, proceed onward. If you pass the next trial, you’ll reach the endpoint,” the figure said.
As the words fell, a passage slowly appeared ahead.
“Just one more trial to reach the endpoint?” Lin Yun’s eyes lit up.
This filled Lin Yun’s heart with even greater anticipation.
Without delay, Lin Yun strode towards the passage.
He mentally calculated the time: this trial of comprehending the secret manual took thirty years, but only one year passed outside, so time wasn’t a pressing concern.
Lin Yun had previously agreed with Little Green Dragon to head to the Dragon Clan’s Hidden Dragon Abyss when it opened. Back then, there was over a year left; now, a year had passed in a flash, leaving only a few months.
“By my calculations, four months remain, that should be enough,” Lin Yun mused to himself.
At that moment, a message from Emperor Firecloud arrived via Lin Yun’s communication bracelet.
“Disciple, I heard from those who returned that everyone else has stopped, and only you, Xin Yu, and Gong Yi from Xiaoyao Tower are still advancing. How’s the situation now?” Emperor Firecloud asked.
“Master, Gong Yi’s in bad shape; his consciousness was sealed during the consciousness lockdown trial. As for Xin Yu, he just failed the trial too. Now, I’m the only one left,” Lin Yun said helplessly.
“Oh? You’re the only one left?” Emperor Firecloud sounded astonished.
Then came Emperor Firecloud’s laughter and praise: “Haha, you’re quite impressive, not letting your master down.”
With everyone else defeated, Lin Yun’s ability to pass the trials and press on naturally delighted Emperor Firecloud.
Hearing his master’s praise warmed Lin Yun’s heart.
“You flatter me, Master. The trials here are truly difficult; I’m not even sure if I can pass the next one,” Lin Yun replied via transmission.
“Do your best, but remember, your life comes first,” Emperor Firecloud cautioned.
“I understand, Master,” Lin Yun responded.
During the exchange, Lin Yun passed through the passage and arrived at a massive arena.
Indeed, it was an arena!
“A battle, it seems?” Lin Yun’s gaze sharpened slightly.
“This trial is a life-or-death battle,” a figure materialized in midair.
“Life-or-death?” Lin Yun was slightly startled.
“Based on your age and realm, a powerful celestial beast, long imprisoned, will be released. There are only two outcomes: you die, or it dies. No surrender, no yielding. I must warn you, this trial is extremely dangerous. You may choose to accept or withdraw,” the figure explained.
“I accept!” Lin Yun replied without hesitation.
Having come this far, with the endpoint just one step away, how could Lin Yun give up?
“Straightforward, then. Enter the arena.”
As the figure’s words ended, it vanished.
Lin Yun didn’t hesitate, leaping into the vast arena below.
Rumble.
A massive gate slowly rose.
Lin Yun turned to look, gripping his sword tightly.
This was a life-or-death battle, far different from a typical arena match.
In a regular match, it’s about victory or defeat, with losing merely a matter of pride.
This, however, was decided by life and death.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The entire arena trembled rhythmically.
Lin Yun clearly saw two green glints in the darkness beyond the gate, accompanied by a chilling, malevolent aura.
Moments later, a celestial beast, covered in green fur, eyes glowing green, emerged slowly from the gate.
The beast walked on four legs, standing six metres tall, with sharp horns atop its head, exuding a ferocious aura.
“A human! Damnable human!”
“Roar!”
Upon seeing Lin Yun, the beast let out a frenzied roar, shaking the very space.
Lin Yun could sense rage and intense killing intent in its roar.
A life-or-death battle with a celestial beast was clearly far more dangerous.
Beasts held great animosity towards humans, especially this one, imprisoned for hundreds of thousands of years.
Its resentment towards humans had surely reached terrifying heights!
This resentment made it even more frenzied, its green eyes turning blood-red.
“This won’t be easy,” Lin Yun’s heart tensed as he felt the beast’s terrifying, savage aura.
“I’ll tear you apart! Tear you apart!”
The beast roared furiously, charging at Lin Yun.
Boom! Boom!
As it charged, the arena shook violently.
Lin Yun swiftly raised his hand, his inner energy surging, unleashing the formidable aura of the First Layer of the Mahayana realm.
“Cang Thunder Palm!”
A massive palm shadow, crackling with lightning, formed instantly in midair, glowing a dazzling red.
This was the seventh form of Cang Thunder Palm, infused with Lin Yun’s second-tier divine consciousness and profound insights, amplifying its might.
The palm shadow, carrying tremendous power, shot towards the charging celestial beast!
Bang!
With a deafening crash, the massive palm shadow struck the beast head-on, its terrifying force erupting, rippling the arena’s space.
“Roar!”
The beast let out a pained howl, clearly hurt, but the strike didn’t cause substantial damage.
“This creature’s defence is incredible,” Lin Yun’s pupils narrowed. That strike wasn’t weak.
But he knew well that celestial beasts were renowned for their formidable defence.
