With the Purple Cloud Tower from Fire Cloud Emperor, boasting an eightfold time-flow difference, Lin Yun had ample time.
…
During cultivation, undisturbed, time flew by.
The day of the Heavenly God Ranking settlement arrived quickly.
The day before, Fire Cloud Emperor messaged Lin Yun via communication bracelet.
“Disciple, tomorrow is the Heavenly God Ranking settlement. As usual, today is for competing. I’m waiting outside Divine Capital City. Let’s go to the Heavenly God Palace together.”
Receiving his master’s message, Lin Yun halted his cultivation.
“The Heavenly God Ranking settlement is finally here,” Lin Yun grinned.
He was quite eager for this ranking competition.
“Alright, Master, I’ll be there shortly.”
After replying via the bracelet, Lin Yun left the Purple Cloud Tower’s space and exited the training room.
Lin Kexin was in the courtyard studying formations.
“Kexin, have you gathered all the resources for constructing the formation?” Lin Yun asked.
“All collected, just waiting for Father to take me to Sky City,” Lin Kexin said, beaming sweetly.
“Didn’t you say you wanted to watch me compete? Come with me to the Heavenly God Palace today. After the competition, I’ll arrange for you to set up the formation,” Lin Yun said.
During their family reunion, Lin Yun had mentioned the Heavenly God Palace competition.
“Really? That’s great!” Lin Kexin cheered excitedly.
“By the way, Father, Mother wants to watch you compete too, along with Aunt Yun Shang, Aunt Qin Shi, and the others,” Lin Kexin added earnestly.
“Alright, go call everyone. I’ll take you all to the Heavenly God Palace,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Every Immortal could bring relatives to reside in Sky City’s mansions, so Lin Yun could bring them.
“Okay, I’ll go now!”
Thrilled, Lin Kexin dashed off to summon everyone.
Her announcement stirred the Lin Residence into a buzz.
Yu Ying, Palace Master Yun Shang, Su Yan, Jiang Jingwen, Zhao Ling’er, Qin Shi, Lone Wolf, and White Shark gathered in the courtyard.
“Husband, can you really take us to the Heavenly God Palace?” Yu Ying asked eagerly.
“Of course,” Lin Yun nodded with a smile.
“Lin Yun, I’m curious about your current strength,” Palace Master Yun Shang said with a captivating smile.
“I’m looking forward to it too. It’s been a while since we’ve seen you fight,” Su Yan added expectantly.
“Yes, I want to know how far you’ve come,” Qin Shi, Jiang Jingwen, and Zhao Ling’er chimed in.
“Big Brother’s bound to be impressive,” White Shark said eagerly.
Then, Grandfather Liu Zhizhong approached.
“Yun’er, take me along too,” he said, striding energetically.
“Of course,” Lin Yun nodded with a smile.
“Since everyone’s here, let’s go.”
Lin Yun led them out of the residence.
Outside the city, Fire Cloud Emperor was waiting.
“Greetings, Master,” Lin Yun bowed.
“Greetings, Your Majesty,” his family and friends bowed to Fire Cloud Emperor.
“Lin Yun, you’ve brought the whole family,” Fire Cloud Emperor said with a smile, glancing at them.
“They wanted to watch me compete, so I brought them along,” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
“I’m quite envious of your warm family,” Fire Cloud Emperor remarked.
Lin Yun wasn’t sure how to respond.
“Master pursues the greater good, unlike me,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
After a pause, he asked, “By the way, Master, where’s the Prime Minister and the others? Are they going too?”
“They’ve already gone ahead,” Fire Cloud Emperor replied.
Lin Yun nodded in understanding.
“Disciple, you’ve reached the third level of the Myriad Things Realm, haven’t you?” Fire Cloud Emperor asked.
“Yes, peak third level. And you, Master?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
“You should know,” Fire Cloud Emperor said with a mysterious smile.
“You must have reached the third level of the Dominion Realm. This competition might boost your ranking,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
With the Qiankun Crystals Lin Yun provided, Fire Cloud Emperor could advance his realm smoothly.
“Let’s go,” Fire Cloud Emperor said, taking flight.
“Let’s move,” Lin Yun said, leading his group to follow.
In the air, Fire Cloud Emperor activated his bracelet, opening a passage to the Heavenly God Palace, and stepped in.
“Follow me!” Lin Yun led everyone through.
…
Moments later, they arrived outside Sky City.
“So this is Sky City? It’s unique,” Lone Wolf marveled.
“This is the human race’s most sacred place. Finally seeing it for real,” Yu Ying said, gazing ahead.
“Let’s enter,” Fire Cloud Emperor said.
They entered Sky City and headed straight for the Heavenly God Palace in the center.
The palace was usually quiet, but with the ranking competition today, it was bustling.
Along the way, Lin Yun occasionally spotted Immortals.
“Master, most Immortals will be here today, right?” Lin Yun asked.
“Most will, though a few might be absent,” Fire Cloud Emperor replied.
They headed to the Bright Moon Platform.
Lin Yun had fought there twice and was familiar with it.
The platform was already crowded with sixty to seventy Immortals, with more arriving.
Some had brought relatives or clan members to observe, adding to the liveliness.
“It’s so lively. Since joining the Heavenly God Palace, I’ve never seen so many Immortals gathered,” Lin Yun said, amazed.
He recognized figures like the Carefree Tower Leader and the Taixu Tavern Master.
Fire Cloud Emperor led them to their seats.
The Fire Cloud Empire’s Immortals were already seated: Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji, his father Dongguo Xun, Ice Wing, the Mu Clan leader, two other Mu Clan Immortals, and the remaining Fire Cloud Empire Immortals—all present.
Including Lin Yun, the Fire Cloud Empire had fourteen Immortals, the most among the four empires, none absent.
Some, like Dongguo Xun, the Dongguo family’s strongest member, were new to Lin Yun.
