The black mist figure looked at Lin Yun. “You are at the third level of the Myriad Things realm. The test’s difficulty will be lower than that for the Dominion realm. However, for someone at your level, it is still incredibly challenging. If you can’t endure, surrender. Otherwise, don’t blame others if you lose your life.”
“Thank you for the reminder.” Lin Yun clasped his fists toward the black mist figure.
“Alright, let’s begin.” The black mist figure waved a hand.
The designated silver-armoured stone statue immediately approached Lin Yun.
The black mist figure and the other silver-armoured stone statues stepped back, standing at a distance to watch the spectacle.
“Captain, how long do you think this guy can last against Number Four?” one of the silver-armoured stone statues asked.
“Surviving would be an achievement,” the black mist figure said dismissively.
In the arena.
“Young man, this preliminary test requires you to defeat me. Since you are at the third level of the Myriad Things realm, according to the Skyfire Temple’s standards, I will suppress my strength to a certain extent,” the silver-armoured stone statue said.
“Shall we start now?” Lin Yun looked at the statue.
“Of course. The challenge has officially begun. I’ll let you make the first move.” The silver-armoured stone statue appeared confident.
“Then I won’t hold back.” Lin Yun drew his origin-level sword.
Truthfully, Lin Yun felt some nervousness, unsure of the preliminary test’s difficulty.
From what they had said, the preliminary test was likely extremely tough.
The only good news was that the test’s standards were adjustable. Since he was at the third level of the Myriad Things realm, his test should be less difficult than that for the Dominion realm.
Lin Yun raised his sword, his vast inner energy surging instantly.
“Ultimate Dragon Technique!”
Boom!
His inner energy, transformed by the Ultimate Dragon Technique, became immensely powerful dragon qi, converging into the sword.
“Origin Sword Art!”
Lin Yun’s sword slashed toward the silver-armoured stone statue, the blade resembling a tidal wave with the shadow of a golden dragon roaring around it. His divine sense, profound insights, and the physical strength of his late-stage origin body erupted, merging into this strike.
“What?”
The silver-armoured stone statue, sensing the terrifying power of Lin Yun’s strike, was shocked. It swung both fists forward.
These silver-armoured statues, crafted from special materials, had exceptional durability, their bodies serving as weapons.
The fists formed a shield-like barrier.
Bang!
The ferocious sword strike crashed into the shield formed by the statue’s fists, its immense power exploding, sending shockwaves outward.
The unleashed force pushed the silver-armoured stone statue back uncontrollably.
“Again!”
Lin Yun didn’t pause. His sword, like a bolt of lightning carrying a tidal wave, struck the retreating statue once more.
Facing Lin Yun’s relentless assault, the statue could only brace itself.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
After several continuous attacks.
“Stop, stop, you win!” the silver-armoured stone statue shouted.
Lin Yun stopped and sheathed his sword.
“This guy…”
The watching silver-armoured statues and the black mist figure looked stunned.
“His strength far surpasses the third level of the Myriad Things realm in this world, doesn’t it?” one statue remarked.
Another added, “Lucky I wasn’t chosen for the first test, or I’d be the one suffering. This guy has real skill.”
“Number Four wanted to bully someone, but he got humbled instead.”
“Interesting fellow.” The black mist figure’s gaze toward Lin Yun shifted.
In the arena.
“That’s it? I was expecting more.” Lin Yun smacked his lips, looking unsatisfied.
From the exchange, Lin Yun judged the statue’s strength to be around the first level of the Dominion realm, with defence stronger than most at that level.
For an average third-level Myriad Things realm cultivator, this was indeed an insurmountable challenge, a gap across major realms.
Defeating such an opponent required overwhelming strength, which was even harder for someone at the third level of the Myriad Things realm.
But for Lin Yun, it was honestly simple.
With his late-stage origin body, Ultimate Dragon Technique, Sky Source Sword Art, and origin-level weapon, winning was effortless.
However, Lin Yun knew that because he was at the third level of the Myriad Things realm, the test’s difficulty was set to that standard.
If he were at the Dominion realm, the challenge would likely be much tougher.
Lin Yun looked up at the black mist figure. “Senior, have I passed the preliminary test?”
The black mist figure paused, then said, “Yes, you have passed.”
“It wasn’t as daunting as you made it sound. I thought it would be harder, but it was so easy.” Lin Yun gave a wry smile.
The black mist figure looked embarrassed.
It wasn’t that the test was easy; this guy was just abnormally strong.
“Young man, for the third level of the Myriad Things realm in your continent, this test is indeed incredibly difficult. You’re just exceptional,” the black mist figure said.
He continued, “Also, you are the fastest in this continent to pass the Skyfire Temple’s preliminary test.”
“Really? I broke a record by accident?” Lin Yun grinned.
It made sense. Even historically, few human cultivators could match his strength. His high physical realm aside, Lin Yun believed there were likely stronger cultivators in history, but his dragon clan techniques were nearly unmatched.
Of course, his lower realm meant the test’s difficulty was less than it would be for a Dominion realm challenger.
“Congratulations, you are now a probationary guard of the Skyfire Temple, a part of us.”
The black mist figure approached Lin Yun. “Let me brief you. Currently, in your continent, there are four living members of the Skyfire Temple: Mo Bai, Rong Zhen, Yao Chuan, and Song Lin.”
“Mo Bai holds the highest rank as Skyfire Leader. Rong Zhen and Yao Chuan are Skyfire Guards. Song Lin is a probationary guard. You are the fifth.”
“Next, I grant you a set of Skyfire Temple probationary guard armour. You may also choose a joining reward.” The black mist figure presented a set of black armour.
“Senior, what are the rewards?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
