The matter spread like wildfire among the people, with everyone saying Wang Shaoqing’s rash attempt to cross the tribulation was spurred by Lin Yun’s influence, hoping to emulate Lin Yun’s stunning success, which is why he hid it from Emperor Huoyun.
Regardless, Wang Shaoqing will become history, soon forgotten in the river of time, a mere fleeting moment.
Looking back, most of Emperor Huoyun’s disciples over the years have ended up like Wang Shaoqing.
Failing to reach immortality seals their fate.
As for Lin Yun’s son, Lin Yi, since the last incident, his personality has changed drastically. He cut ties completely with his former cronies in the Divine Capital and began focusing on cultivation.
With a goal in mind, Lin Yi’s efforts in training have become exceptionally diligent.
Of course, from his rescue to now, little time has passed, and whether he can persist and to what heights he’ll reach remains to be proven with time.
But as long as he works hard, backed by the vast resources of Lin Yun’s family, it’s imaginable his future won’t be too bleak.
As for the Human Emperor’s ruins, after the first group returned and reported its extraordinary nature and rich rewards, more immortals from the Heavenly God Palace began heading there.
According to Lin Yun, including Gong Yi from Xiaoyao Tower, three people are currently stuck at the consciousness lockdown test.
Based on the experiences of those who passed, each immortal faces a unique lockdown difficulty and test format.
Thus, Vice Palace Master Yao urgently advised that the emperors of the four great empires and the leaders of the other four major forces in the Heavenly God Palace should not lightly attempt the consciousness lockdown test, and other immortals should act within their limits.
These are vital forces of the Heavenly God Palace, and losing any to being trapped would be a tremendous blow.
Despite Yao’s advice, half of the leaders from the four empires and four major forces still chose to brave the Human Emperor’s ruins, taking the risk.
These four were Emperor Huoyun, Empress Kunlan, the master of Xiaoyao Tower, and the master of Taixu Tavern.
For these beings who’ve lived tens of thousands of years, they’ve had their fill of life and are willing to gamble for a chance!
For powerhouses of their level, ordinary opportunities no longer suffice, and such rare prospects are truly exceptional!
Besides, their willingness to try may stem from confidence in their own strength and abilities.
Emperor Huoyun attempted it, passing the consciousness lockdown test with ease but failing at the secret manual stage. Just before the time limit, he was close to mastering the final move, but fell short by a fraction.
It’s not that Emperor Huoyun lacks comprehension, but the stage’s difficulty was immense. Lin Yun himself had no chance of succeeding either, and under normal training, he’d have been far from mastering the seventh move by the deadline.
Specialisation matters, and Emperor Huoyun excels in swordsmanship. If the test involved mastering a sword technique, Lin Yun believed he would have easily succeeded.
Emperor Huoyun shared his progress with Lin Yun via transmission, but Lin Yun remains unaware of how far the other bigwigs progressed.
So far, the immortals only know the ruins are extraordinary, not that they are the Human Emperor’s ruins.
The matter is too significant, and if word leaked to the demon clan about the Human Emperor’s ruins, it could spell great trouble. Thus, only Lin Yun, Emperor Huoyun, and Vice Palace Master Yao know.
Of course, whoever reaches the endpoint will learn the truth.
“Next, it’s time to head to the West Sea Dragon Palace.”
Lin Yun left the One Thought Clarity Tower and the training room.
“Lin Yun, this is Song Lin.”
Just as Lin Yun exited, he received a message from Song Lin of the Heavenly God Palace.
Song Lin, ranked fourth on the Heavenly God List, is undeniably powerful, outranking even Emperor Huoyun and the master of Shadow Hall.
Older than Emperor Huoyun, Song Lin is a founding elder of the Heavenly God Palace.
Since joining, Lin Yun has never met Song Lin, who has never appeared publicly.
So, Song Lin’s sudden message surprised Lin Yun.
“What does Senior Song Lin want?” Lin Yun asked, a touch nervous.
“You’ve become the Human Emperor’s nominal disciple, right?” Song Lin inquired.
“This… how did you know, Senior Song Lin?” Lin Yun was startled.
This was a secret known only to Vice Palace Master Yao and Emperor Huoyun, and Song Lin even mentioned the Human Emperor’s ruins!
Could it be… Song Lin reached the endpoint too?
“You can probably guess. Yes, I went to the Human Emperor’s ruins and reached the endpoint, learning everything, including that you were taken as a nominal disciple by the Human Emperor’s residual consciousness,” Song Lin transmitted.
He continued, “Lin Yun, I’d heard you broke the entrance test record, but you’re even more impressive than I thought, reaching the ruins’ endpoint too.”
“You flatter me, Senior Song Lin. Did you… pass the Human Emperor’s test?” Lin Yun couldn’t help asking.
Since leaving the ruins, Lin Yun finally met another immortal who reached the endpoint, leaving him unsure whether to feel joy or sorrow.
“Like you, I didn’t meet the Human Emperor’s standards, as formations aren’t my forte either, but he temporarily took me as a nominal disciple,” Song Lin’s voice echoed in Lin Yun’s mind.
“Congratulations, Senior Song Lin,” Lin Yun transmitted.
“Per the Human Emperor’s intent, if no suitable heir is found before his consciousness fades in a century, he’ll choose one from the nominal disciples to inherit his legacy,” Song Lin transmitted.
Lin Yun paused, “If no heir is found in a century, does that mean… I’ll have to compete with you, Senior Song Lin?”
Song Lin is a towering figure, how could Lin Yun have the confidence to compete?
“Competition is good. I also hope a stronger candidate can claim the Human Emperor’s legacy, which is vital for the entire human race,” Song Lin said.
He added, “Perhaps others will pass the ruins and reach the endpoint, becoming nominal disciples, so the competition won’t just be between us. Of course, someone might directly earn the Human Emperor’s approval and become his heir.”
