In the battlefield.
“He still has more tricks.” The black mist figure felt a surge of shock.
He clearly sensed the immense power in Lin Yun’s strike, which posed a slight threat, forcing him to take it seriously.
Whoosh!
Lin Yun’s sword transformed into a tidal wave, instantly surging toward the black mist figure.
The black mist figure swiftly retracted his whip, his body enveloped in dense black mist. A powerful force erupted from within as he thrust both palms forward.
Boom!
Two massive waves of black mist, like towering surges, burst forth, colliding with Lin Yun’s attack.
The tidal wave-like strike clashed with the black mist waves.
Bang!
The collision unleashed their combined power like a volcanic eruption, causing both attacks to collapse. The residual force surged toward Lin Yun and the black mist figure.
“Such immense power!”
The shockwave hit Lin Yun, his face changing as he was forced back, each step shaking the hall.
After five steps, Lin Yun steadied himself and looked at the black mist figure.
The black mist figure was pushed back three steps.
In that fierce clash, neither gained an advantage, but Lin Yun was slightly worse off.
“You’re strong, but there’s still a significant gap to push me out of the circle. If you have more tricks, use them,” the black mist figure said.
Lin Yun’s expression grew serious.
He knew he had nearly exhausted his techniques.
His remaining options were the Infinite Dharma and the power of his origin-level weapon’s sword soul.
The black mist figure didn’t know about the Infinite Dharma, so its first use could catch him off guard, but pushing him out of the circle with it was nearly impossible.
“Again!”
Lin Yun’s sword let out a dragon roar, striking with tremendous force.
Though he felt pushing the black mist figure out was daunting, giving up mid-fight wasn’t his style.
The black mist figure countered with another wave of black mist, meeting Lin Yun’s attack.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The intense battle erupted.
Lin Yun was slightly at a disadvantage.
After another clash.
“Purple Star Sword, it’s up to you.”
Lin Yun gripped his sword, which trembled as a dazzling light enveloped it, its power surging.
Tidal Form!
With the sword’s power amplified, Lin Yun struck again, the force awe-inspiring.
“You still have tricks, and the power’s increased, but it’s futile. There’s still a gap to defeat me,” the black mist figure said, unleashing waves of black mist that blotted out the sky.
Infinite Dharma!
Lin Yun instantly split into five, rushing toward the black mist figure from different directions.
“He has such a technique?”
“Still useless!”
A flicker of surprise crossed the black mist figure’s eyes before he unleashed multiple waves of black mist, targeting all five Lin Yuns.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Under the assault, only one Lin Yun reached the black mist figure, the others blocked.
“Dark Essence Shield!”
A black mist shield formed in front of the black mist figure.
As it formed, Lin Yun’s powerful strike hit the shield.
Clang!
The shield shattered, and the black mist figure was forced back over ten metres.
“Stop.”
Lin Yun halted his attack.
He had to admit he couldn’t push the black mist figure out of the circle.
Though he had forced him back, Lin Yun couldn’t replicate that power. The Infinite Dharma’s clones breaking affected his main body temporarily, and the sword soul needed time before reactivation.
Lin Yun couldn’t repeat that attack.
If that strike couldn’t push the black mist figure out, Lin Yun was out of options.
“As I said, the advanced test isn’t easy. Believe me now?” the black mist figure said.
Lin Yun gave a wry smile. “This advanced test is indeed tough.”
Even with his strength, he couldn’t pass.
“No need to feel discouraged. Though you didn’t pass, your performance was surprising. You’re not far from succeeding, unlike others who have no chance. Train more, and you might make it,” the black mist figure said.
Lin Yun’s numerous techniques impressed him; their strength and variety were remarkable.
“I won’t be discouraged. I’ll pass this advanced test eventually!” Lin Yun said firmly.
“By the way, Lin Yun, where did you learn that clone technique? I’ve not heard of such a technique in this continent, not even from the Shadow Hall,” the black mist figure asked.
“This…” Lin Yun hesitated.
“What, you don’t trust me? Think I’ll harm you? What could I gain? We’re both part of the Skyfire Temple, and with so few members in this continent, would I hurt you?” The black mist figure shook his head with a smile.
“It’s not that. I learned it by chance,” Lin Yun said.
It wasn’t a lie.
“Lin Yun, to be honest, your clone technique resembles one from a faction in the ancestral land. Many factions there use such techniques, but they differ in execution,” the black mist figure said.
“What?” Lin Yun was stunned.
The Infinite Dharma was obtained in the Infinite Realm, at the Infinite Sky Palace.
He had gained many benefits there, including curing his Soul-Breaking Poison.
“Could it be…” A theory formed in Lin Yun’s mind, shocking him.
Could the Infinite Sky Palace be a setup by an ancestral land faction to recruit talent, like the Skyfire Temple’s divine mansion here?
It wasn’t impossible!
Lin Yun had also received a token there, but despite all efforts, he found nothing special about it.
