The holy spirit weapons held by the tribulation realm cultivators under the empire, as well as those owned by various families and factions, were their private property, and Emperor Xingwu naturally had no authority to command them.
“This guy’s betting so big?” The eternals present were utterly shocked.
Though holy spirit weapons were useless to eternals, their value was undeniable.
“Kid, what do you need so many holy spirit weapons for?” Emperor Xingwu leaned back in his chair, eyeing Lin Yun on the stage.
Anyone would find it odd for an eternal to want so many holy spirit weapons.
“To equip my friends, family, and subordinates, and to build my own forces in the future, is that not allowed?” Lin Yun shrugged.
“Of course it’s allowed, but if you lose, you couldn’t possibly produce a thousand holy spirit weapons to pay me. You don’t have that kind of capital. How can you make this bet with me?” Emperor Xingwu sneered.
Lin Yun turned to look at Fire Cloud Emperor.
“Master, will you vouch for me?” Lin Yun asked respectfully.
Fire Cloud Emperor immediately stood up.
“Very well, I’ll vouch for Lin Yun. If he loses, I’ll cover the stakes!” Fire Cloud Emperor declared.
Though Lin Yun’s challenge for the top fifteen surprised Fire Cloud Emperor, since Lin Yun had asked for his support, he chose to trust his disciple.
Fire Cloud Emperor knew Lin Yun possessed the Supreme Cauldron of Heaven and Earth, so he understood why Lin Yun wanted so many holy spirit weapons as stakes.
“Fire Cloud Emperor, your disciple is mad, and you’re joining him in his madness?” Emperor Xingwu scoffed.
“Xingwu, that’s not your concern. If my disciple fails to reach the top fifteen, I’ll honour the bet,” Fire Cloud Emperor said, sitting back down.
“Fire Cloud, you’re really getting involved? This isn’t a game,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower cautioned.
Even the Xiaoyao Tower master found this excessive.
“I’ve always had faith in my disciple Lin Yun, and I always grant his requests,” Fire Cloud Emperor replied.
The crowd buzzed with discussion over Fire Cloud Emperor’s guarantee.
Emperor Xingwu looked at Lin Yun.
“Lin Yun, since your master is vouching for you, I accept your bet. Now, tell me, which of the top fifteen on the Heavenly God List will you challenge?” Emperor Xingwu smirked.
He didn’t believe Lin Yun could defeat a ruler realm expert, let alone win!
So he kept pushing Lin Yun to make the challenge, determined not to let him dodge or back out.
“The person I’m challenging… is you, Emperor Xingwu.”
Lin Yun’s lips curled as he pointed directly at Emperor Xingwu.
His words plunged the scene into an eerie silence.
Lin Yun’s declaration shocked every eternal present!
All eyes, filled with disbelief, turned to Lin Yun.
Emperor Xingwu, ranked tenth on the Heavenly God List, was undeniably powerful!
He… he was actually challenging Emperor Xingwu!?
“This guy is playing with fire!” The sect master of Taigu Gate exclaimed.
Emperor Tianqian, Empress Kunlan, and other big shots stared at Lin Yun with strange expressions.
He’s gone mad, completely mad!
That was the only thought in the minds of the eternals present.
Even Fire Cloud Emperor was utterly stunned.
His own disciple was challenging Emperor Xingwu?
This… this…
“What!?”
“You’re challenging me!?”
Upon hearing Lin Yun’s challenge, Emperor Xingwu shot up from his seat.
He had never dreamed Lin Yun would dare challenge him! How could Lin Yun have the audacity!
“What? Is that not allowed?” Lin Yun smiled.
Lin Yun could feel the crowd’s gazes, looking at him as if he were a lunatic or a fool, but he completely understood their reaction and didn’t care, remaining relaxed.
“Lin Yun, you think you’re worthy to challenge me? Don’t you know your own limits?” Emperor Xingwu roared.
He was furious.
Lin Yun daring to challenge him felt like a massive affront to his authority!
He might not be a match for Fire Cloud Emperor, and he accepted that, as Fire Cloud Emperor was indeed strong.
But now, even Fire Cloud Emperor’s mere disciple dared to challenge him? What a joke!
Facing Emperor Xingwu’s rebuke, Lin Yun kept his smile.
“Emperor Xingwu, according to the ranking match rules, those ranked lower can challenge those ranked higher, and the higher-ranked cannot refuse unless they concede. So, I challenge you, and you can either fight or surrender. There’s no other choice,” Lin Yun said lightly.
“So, you’re dead set on challenging me, huh?” Emperor Xingwu’s gaze grew icy.
“Exactly,” Lin Yun nodded with a smile.
“Fine, since you’re seeking death, I’ll grant your wish today! I’ll use force to wake you up and show you how high the heavens are and how thick the earth is!”
With that, Emperor Xingwu shot into the air, instantly flying toward the stage.
“Emperor Xingwu has taken the stage!”
“Lin Yun is really going to fight Emperor Xingwu? This… how is this possible!”
“I want to crack open Lin Yun’s head and see what he’s thinking. He’s playing with fire and will burn himself!”
…
Exclamations echoed endlessly, with no one able to understand Lin Yun.
Lin Yun’s challenge to Emperor Xingwu was earth-shattering and unprecedented!
Regardless of the outcome, it was enough to go down in the annals of the Heavenly God Palace!
“Fire Cloud, what’s your disciple up to? I can’t make sense of it,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower asked Fire Cloud Emperor.
“Would you believe me if I said I don’t know either?” Fire Cloud Emperor gave a wry smile and shrugged.
He was just as baffled!
In the front row of the audience.
“Lin Yun… how dare he challenge Xingwu,” even Song Lin stared at Lin Yun on the stage, stunned and incredulous.
“I’m curious to see if he can win,” Deputy Palace Master Yao said.
…
On the stage.
Emperor Xingwu landed in front of Lin Yun, about fifty metres away.
The two faced each other, tensions high!
“Lin Yun, you’re not worthy to stand before me. Even if I win, fighting you is an insult to me!” Emperor Xingwu’s face was cold.
He had never imagined he’d face off against the likes of Lin Yun on the same stage.
“Your Majesty, what if you lose?” Lin Yun smiled.
