“Lin Yun, have you broken through to the Dominion Realm?” the black mist figure asked, clearly invested in Lin Yun’s cultivation progress.
“I have.”
Lin Yun smiled faintly, releasing his realm aura.
“Oh? You’ve already reached the Third Dominion Realm?” the black mist figure said, its tone tinged with surprise.
“Thanks to the Immeasurable Divine Stone you provided, I was able to smoothly reach the Dominion Realm,” Lin Yun said, still smiling.
“Whether it’s the Rule House or the Immeasurable Divine Stone, they only aid in comprehension. How much you grasp and whether you can break through bottlenecks ultimately depends on your own ability.”
“To reach the Dominion Realm so quickly with these resources shows your comprehension is quite impressive. Your breakthrough ultimately relied on yourself,” the black mist figure said.
Looking at Lin Yun, it continued, “By the way, what’s your purpose for coming here this time?”
“I’m here to attempt the ultimate test,” Lin Yun replied, his smile unwavering.
The black mist figure paused. “You want to take the ultimate test?”
“Yes, is there a problem?” Lin Yun asked, his expression serious.
“The chances are slim,” the black mist figure said bluntly.
“Even if the chances are slim, I have to try, don’t I?” Lin Yun maintained his smile.
After all, he had reached the Third Dominion Realm, the current peak, and had cultivated his other abilities to a high level.
Lin Yun was confident.
“Fine, letting you try isn’t a bad idea. You’ll see just how difficult the ultimate test is,” the black mist figure said.
“Follow me.”
With that, the black mist figure headed deeper into the divine mansion.
Lin Yun followed immediately.
The black mist figure led Lin Yun to a massive stone gate.
“This is the ultimate test. Enter the gate, reach the endpoint, and retrieve the token there to pass,” the black mist figure explained.
“Old Black, can you give me a hint about the test’s contents?” Lin Yun asked with a grin.
“You’ll find out once you’re inside. Remember, if you can’t handle it, retreat,” the black mist figure said.
“Alright, I’ll go in and see for myself.”
With that, Lin Yun pushed open the stone gate and stepped inside.
Whatever the test was, he would face it.
The black mist figure watched Lin Yun enter.
“I hope you succeed,” it murmured, gazing at Lin Yun’s disappearing figure.
Though it had said Lin Yun’s chances were slim, it clearly hoped for his success.
Their interests were aligned.
…
After entering the stone gate.
Lin Yun found himself in a narrow, thousand-metre-long passage.
At the far end was a half-person-high stone platform with a token on it.
“That’s it!”
Lin Yun’s eyes burned with desire as he looked at the distant token.
He took a step into the passage.
Buzz!
The moment he entered, intense fluctuations rippled around him.
“An array!”
Lin Yun was startled, realizing he was trapped in an array.
At the same time, a terrifying force enveloped him, pressing down like a mountain, suppressing him heavily.
“What a terrifying suppression!” Lin Yun’s face showed shock as he felt the immense pressure.
It restricted at least half of his strength.
Buzz buzz buzz!
At that moment, numerous black shadows materialized ahead, rushing toward him.
Lin Yun swiftly drew his treasured sword, his inner force surging and transforming into powerful dragon energy under the Dragon Art.
A golden dragon phantom coiled around the sword, turning into a tidal wave that crashed toward the first black shadow.
Boom!
The impact forced Lin Yun to stagger back.
“So strong?” Lin Yun was stunned.
The strength of these shadows far exceeded his expectations.
Though the array suppressed his strength, halving it, even his reduced power was formidable.
Boom boom boom!
Multiple shadows lunged at him simultaneously.
Lin Yun knew he had to give it his all.
“Heaven-Slaying Seal!”
A blood-red seal formed on his chest, emanating a crimson glow, boosting his strength.
As he activated the Heaven-Slaying Seal, dragon scales covered his arm, and a powerful surge erupted from his palm.
With these two techniques, his strength soared.
“Lingyun Sword Technique!”
His sword twisted, stirring space into a massive vortex, perfectly blending strength and flexibility.
Boom!
This strike forced the shadow in front of him to retreat.
“Haha, not bad!”
Seeing his attack repel the shadow, Lin Yun grinned.
But other shadows were already closing in.
“Again!”
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
His sword became a blur, unleashing the same astonishing power.
Lin Yun knew he had to pass through here to succeed.
After repelling the shadows, he charged forward.
Boom boom boom!
Intense fluctuations spread outward.
But as he advanced, the number of shadows grew, making it increasingly difficult.
“No good!”
Lin Yun’s expression changed, sweat beading on his forehead.
The shadows were too numerous, attacking relentlessly. Even when repelled, they quickly returned.
Halfway through, Lin Yun found himself stuck, unable to advance further.
Five minutes, ten minutes, half an hour…
After over an hour.
“Retreat!”
Lin Yun could only fall back.
As he retreated, the shadows’ assault noticeably weakened.
Moments later, he exited the passage, returning to the starting point.
As he left the array, the shadows vanished abruptly.
“Phew…”
Lin Yun let out a long breath.
The pressure from those shadows had been immense.
“This ultimate test is indeed not easy to pass,” Lin Yun said, wiping the sweat from his brow.
His gaze returned to the passage ahead.
It was only about a thousand metres, a short distance for him.
But the array within blocked his path.
