Boom!
With a single punch, the red-haired man was forced back repeatedly by the impact.
Lin Yun didn’t pause for a moment, chasing after the retreating red-haired man and launching a relentless barrage of attacks!
After Lin Yun’s ferocious onslaught, the red-haired man was pushed back to the edge of the arena.
Boom!
When Lin Yun landed another punch, the red-haired man was directly knocked out of the arena.
Seeing this, Lin Yun completely stopped, refraining from further pursuit.
The outcome was clear.
Without a doubt, Lin Yun had won.
“This guy is incredible!”
“I can’t believe he actually defeated Junior Brother Xia!”
The onlookers were astonished.
Though Junior Brother Xia’s strength wasn’t as great as theirs, he had been trained by the Wuji Heavenly Palace and possessed its unique techniques.
“It’s been a long time since someone passed the first stage of the Wuji Trial,” the bearded man said with a smile, visibly impressed.
In the arena.
“I concede,” Lin Yun said, clasping his fists towards the red-haired man.
“I never expected to lose to you in terms of physical strength,” the red-haired man said, his expression sour.
As a member of the Wuji Heavenly Palace, his physical strength and power were his greatest pride.
Yet, in the area he excelled most, he had been defeated by someone who hadn’t even joined the Wuji Heavenly Palace?
The red-haired man continued, “It seems I underestimated you. You haven’t joined the Wuji Heavenly Palace, yet your physical strength and power have reached such a level. You’re truly extraordinary and worthy of passing the first stage of the Wuji Trial.”
“Lin Yun, congratulations on passing the first stage of the Wuji Trial!” the bearded man said with a smile.
“For me, it wasn’t too difficult,” Lin Yun replied, grinning.
The bearded man and the others exchanged wry smiles at his words.
That’s some bravado.
They knew that those who took the trial were people who hadn’t yet joined the Wuji Heavenly Palace and thus hadn’t received its training. Achieving the physical strength and power required to pass the trial was incredibly difficult!
Even for someone at Lin Yun’s Tongtian Realm, let alone the Xudao Realm, very few could reach the Immortal Divine Body in terms of physical strength.
“Next, let’s begin the second stage of the trial. To become a rejuvenator of the Wuji Heavenly Palace, physical strength is just the foundation. The most important thing is willpower,” the bearded man said.
He continued, “Willpower is intangible, but only a cultivator with immense willpower can shoulder the responsibility of reviving the Wuji Heavenly Palace. Only a cultivator with strong willpower can reach greater heights.”
Lin Yun nodded in agreement with the bearded man’s statement.
With a wave of his hand, the bearded man produced a pagoda.
“This pagoda forms its own space. The second stage of the trial takes place inside. Enter it. If you don’t come out within half a month, I’ll retrieve the pagoda and release you to ensure your safety, so your willpower doesn’t collapse inside. But that would mean failing the trial,” the bearded man said.
After speaking, he tossed the pagoda into the air.
The pagoda flew into the sky, instantly expanding and emitting a radiant light.
“Alright!”
Lin Yun responded and immediately rushed to stand beneath the pagoda.
The light from the base of the pagoda enveloped Lin Yun.
Without resisting, Lin Yun allowed the suction force of the light to pull him into the pagoda.
“The second stage of the trial has begun,” the bearded man said, gazing at the pagoda in the air.
“This second stage is even more difficult. The demands on willpower are too high. Even I wouldn’t be able to endure it. For him to pass this stage, the difficulty is immense!” the red-haired man remarked.
“Indeed, the willpower test in this stage is far too demanding,” the other three nodded in agreement.
The bearded man’s gaze deepened, “To become a rejuvenator of our Wuji Heavenly Palace is a monumental challenge. One must be exceptional in every aspect. I hope he succeeds. It’s rare to find someone who can pass the first stage of the Wuji Trial.”
Having encountered such a promising candidate, he knew that if Lin Yun failed, it could be a long time before another appeared.
They began to wait in silence.
The bearded man and the other four sat cross-legged on the ground, closing their eyes to cultivate.
They knew this wait would be long.
The next morning arrived.
Buzz.
A sudden fluctuation startled them awake.
