“This is bad, now Xingwu might have the edge to defeat Lin Yun,” Eternal Realm cultivator Bingyi said urgently.
“Even so, victory or defeat no longer matters. Lin Yun’s ability to defeat Emperor Xingwu at the First-Level Dominator Realm already proves his strength. Whether he wins or loses next, it won’t change how people view him,” Dongguo Wuji remarked.
Many Eternal Realm cultivators shared this sentiment.
Everyone understood that Emperor Xingwu, now at the Second-Level Dominator Realm, could reclaim victory, but it wouldn’t alter the newfound respect for Lin Yun.
On the arena.
“Second-Level Dominator Realm, huh?” Lin Yun’s eyes narrowed as he sensed Emperor Xingwu’s powerful aura.
“Lin Yun, I must admit, you’ve far exceeded my expectations, forcing me to reveal my true realm. Today, I planned to use my Second-Level Dominator Realm to climb higher on the Heavenly God List. I never thought I’d need to reveal it against you. Even if you lose, you can be proud for pushing me this far,” Emperor Xingwu’s voice boomed.
He had lingered at the First-Level Dominator Realm for millennia, having reached the Second-Level Dominator Realm some time ago, but kept it hidden.
Many top-tier figures on the Heavenly God List hadn’t fully revealed their strength in thousands or tens of thousands of years, so their actual power often differed from the rankings—a common occurrence.
“Lose?”
“Your Majesty, I haven’t lost yet. Isn’t it a bit early to say that?” Lin Yun said with a smile, spreading his hands.
“What? I’ve revealed my Second-Level Dominator Realm. Do you think you can still defeat me?” Emperor Xingwu sneered.
“No big deal. Your Second-Level Dominator Realm just makes this a tad more challenging, not as dull as before,” Lin Yun replied with a playful grin.
“You…”
Hearing this, Emperor Xingwu’s face darkened again.
What a joke!
He was now a full-fledged Second-Level Dominator Realm cultivator. Could Lin Yun possibly defeat him?
To beat him, one would need strength not just equal but far superior to his!
How could that be possible!
“Lin Yun, your arrogance knows no bounds. Do you ever stop boasting? Open your eyes and see—I’m now a Second-Level Dominator Realm cultivator!” Emperor Xingwu roared.
He had revealed his true realm, yet Lin Yun still provoked him. How could he tolerate this?
“Sigh, Your Majesty, I’ve corrected you many times. This isn’t arrogance, it’s confidence,” Lin Yun said, feigning helplessness. “Also, every time you say I’m boasting, I prove it true. Haven’t you noticed? Even if I’m boasting, I back it up with skill.”
“You…” Emperor Xingwu’s eye twitched, momentarily speechless.
“This time, I won’t give you another chance!”
“Take this!”
“Immortal Flame Codex!”
“Blazing Slash!”
Emperor Xingwu swung his heavy blade fiercely, crimson light surging like a dragon bursting from water, sweeping towards Lin Yun with overwhelming force. His divine sense, body-refining techniques, and physical strength erupted without restraint.
These two techniques were powerful secrets Emperor Xingwu had cultivated for countless years. Now, powered by his Second-Level Dominator Realm, their might was far greater than before!
“Now it’s getting interesting!” Lin Yun grinned.
“Slaughter Heaven Killing Seal!”
Five blood seals instantly formed on his chest, causing his aura to surge!
His dragon-scale-covered hand gripped the sword tightly, terrifying power surging as he slashed.
“Heavenly Origin Sword Technique, Vast Ocean Form!”
Whoosh!
The sword transformed into a vast oceanic wave, entwined with a golden dragon phantom, its might awe-inspiring.
With the Slaughter Heaven Killing Seal, Lin Yun’s attack power surged noticeably.
Boom!
The heavy blade clashed with the sword, unleashing a devastating explosion. The terrifying shockwave tore through space, emitting a piercing roar.
This collision made the Eternal and Myriad Realm cultivators in the audience feel their hearts pound with fear!
“My goodness, Lin Yun still has the upper hand!”
Exclamations rippled through the audience.
On the arena.
“Second-Level Dominator Realm? Is that all?” Lin Yun grinned.
Though Emperor Xingwu’s Second-Level Dominator Realm didn’t leave him in a dire state, he still came out worse in the clash.
“You… you bastard!”
“Take this again!”
Though knocked back, Emperor Xingwu quickly stabilised and roared, resuming his chain of slashes against Lin Yun.
“Come on!” Lin Yun shouted, charging to meet him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Terrifying clashes erupted under the crowd’s gaze, dazzling lights bursting forth. The arena trembled, its barrier buzzing.
The combat was utterly terrifying!
Emperor Xingwu’s relentless slashes started at a disadvantage but grew stronger, even pressuring Lin Yun slightly.
This was the strength of his Blazing Slash.
The battle’s intensity and stalemate far exceeded everyone’s initial expectations.
“Defeating him outright is tough, and him thoroughly defeating me is also tough,” Lin Yun thought while attacking.
After all, to decisively defeat a Second-Level Dominator Realm cultivator, one needed a vast gap in strength.
Lin Yun couldn’t yet completely overpower a Second-Level Dominator Realm cultivator.
But he was confident that Emperor Xingwu couldn’t truly defeat him either, even if he pushed Blazing Slash to its limit.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The terrifying clashes continued.
“Limitless Dharma Form!”
After another collision, Lin Yun didn’t press the attack. Instead, he retreated swiftly, splitting into five.
During his seclusion, Lin Yun had cultivated his Limitless Dharma Form to the fourth level!
He could now create four clones, making five total with himself.
The five Lin Yuns rapidly shifted positions, then spread out, surrounding Emperor Xingwu from all directions, even their weapons identical.
“This…”
Faced with this technique, Emperor Xingwu was bewildered, unable to distinguish the real from the fake.
The next moment.
All five Lin Yun figures charged at Emperor Xingwu, their swords slashing fiercely.
The Limitless Dharma Form could perfectly replicate the original’s aura, even the attack’s aura, making it nearly impossible to discern.
“Damn it!”
Emperor Xingwu spun around, unsure which direction to defend.
In an instant, the five figures attacked from all sides.
“Not good!”
As the five attacks neared, Emperor Xingwu hurriedly turned, raising his blade to block the Lin Yun behind him.
“Emperor Xingwu, too late!”
Boom!
A terrifying attack erupted like a volcano, pouring onto Emperor Xingwu.
“Pfft!”
Emperor Xingwu spat blood, sent flying backwards!
