“Next, of course, I’ll continue hunting demons in these border mountains. I’m not too far from the Heavenly Saint Realm now, probably just two or three years away,” Lin Yun said.
“In that case, let me give you a hand, help you hunt demons, and assist you in reaching the Heavenly Saint Realm in one go. That way, you’ll achieve your goal,” Wu Chengtian said.
Lin Yun quickly waved his hand. “Brother Wu, that’s not necessary. After all, your time is very valuable. I can manage on my own.”
Lin Yun was already deeply grateful that Wu Chengtian had come to his rescue.
“Haha, don’t be so polite with me. You said you’re only two or three years away from the Heavenly Saint Realm. With my help, you’ll get there even faster,” Wu Chengtian said with a smile.
With an undeniable tone, Wu Chengtian continued, “It’s settled then. Let’s go!”
Since Wu Chengtian insisted on helping, Lin Yun couldn’t refuse his kindness and stopped declining.
Lin Yun silently noted this favour in his heart.
Next, Lin Yun joined Wu Chengtian, and they resumed their demon-hunting operation.
With Wu Chengtian’s assistance, Lin Yun’s demon-hunting went much more smoothly.
When Lin Yun was alone, if he encountered a group of demons, he could only flee, and he also had to stay wary of other teams robbing him.
Lin Yun’s ability to survive so long in the border mountains was due to his caution.
Now, with Wu Chengtian by his side, Lin Yun could be bolder. Even if they encountered seven or eight demons at once, they could hunt them down.
Moreover, the areas where Lin Yun operated were mostly free of Transcendent Realm beings, so Wu Chengtian was practically unrivalled in these outer regions.
All the spoils from their hunts were given to Lin Yun. Wu Chengtian didn’t take any, as the spoils here weren’t of much use to him.
Along the way, Lin Yun often chatted with Wu Chengtian and learned that Wu Chengtian wasn’t far from the Second Level Transcendent Realm. With another hundred years or so of hunting, he could advance.
Back when they competed for the Blood Demon Flower, Wu Chengtian was already at the First Level Transcendent Realm, while Lin Yun had progressed from the Initial Saint Realm to being on the verge of the Heavenly Saint Realm.
Yet Wu Chengtian still hadn’t reached the Second Level Transcendent Realm. This showed that even hunting higher-realm demons required far more demon crystal energy to advance from the First to the Second Level Transcendent Realm than from the Initial Saint to the Mysterious Saint Realm, and the difficulty was much greater.
…
One and a half years later.
In a certain cave in the border mountains.
After Lin Yun absorbed and converted the energy from another demon crystal, his Dan Sea finally reached its limit. A torrent erupted, causing the Dan Sea to expand continuously.
He was finally breaking through to the Heavenly Saint Realm.
Once the Dan Sea finished expanding, a vast and majestic energy surged through his meridians, flooding his entire body.
His meridians were widened and strengthened, and his entire body, from top to bottom, inside and out, underwent a comprehensive enhancement and improvement.
From a distance, Lin Yun’s body emitted a faint golden light.
“Hmm? Is he about to break through?” Wu Chengtian, guarding the cave entrance, looked at Lin Yun.
Moments later, the disturbances within Lin Yun’s body subsided.
Then, Lin Yun opened his eyes, and an aura of his realm surged from within him.
The Heavenly Saint Realm.
The aura Lin Yun released had clearly reached the Heavenly Saint Realm.
Feeling the stronger, more majestic inner energy, Lin Yun was thrilled.
His strength had seen another significant boost.
“Lin Yun, congratulations on reaching the Heavenly Saint Realm,” Wu Chengtian said with a smile.
“Brother Wu, thanks to your help over the past year and more, I was able to achieve this breakthrough so soon,” Lin Yun said joyfully, expressing his gratitude.
“It was mostly your own effort. You were already close to the Heavenly Saint Realm after years of hunting demons on your own,” Wu Chengtian said.
“Brother Wu, I’m ashamed to have taken up so much of your time. Now that I’ve reached the Heavenly Saint Realm, you can go back to hunting demons for your own progress,” Lin Yun said.
“A mere year or so is nothing to worry about. But you’re right, it’s time for me to head back,” Wu Chengtian said.
Having reached the Transcendent Realm, he had lived for countless years, and as long as he didn’t die from an accident, he had an endless lifespan.
So, a year or so was indeed a short time for him.
“Brother Wu, now that I’ve reached the Heavenly Saint Realm, I’m also leaving the border mountains. Let’s part ways here,” Lin Yun said, clasping his fists towards Wu Chengtian.
“Alright, and I wish you success in reaching the Transcendent Realm soon. Perhaps then we can hunt demons side by side,” Wu Chengtian said with a smile.
“Deal,” Lin Yun replied with a grin.
After their farewell, Lin Yun parted ways with Wu Chengtian and headed deeper into the border.
Lin Yun also descended the mountain.
Having reached the Heavenly Saint Realm, it was time for Lin Yun to return to the Heavenly Fire Temple.
With the Heavenly Saint Realm achieved, Lin Yun felt more confident about the Heavenly Fire Trial.
…
After descending the mountain.
Lin Yun looked back at the border mountains.
To many, this place was a slaughterhouse, a living hell, but to Lin Yun, it was an interesting place.
Here, Lin Yun had made enemies, but he had also made friends.
Lin Yun believed he would return someday.
Then, Lin Yun withdrew his gaze and flew into the air.
…
Half a month later, in Tao’an City.
This was the large city closest to the Heavenly Fire Temple.
Lin Yun’s purpose here was simple: to upgrade his weapon.
The time he competed for the Blood Demon Flower had made him quite wealthy.
Now, returning from the border mountains, Lin Yun’s first thought was to upgrade his weapon.
When he faced that black-robed Transcendent Realm being, he used a Saint Weapon, which gave him a slight advantage. Even with the Heaven-Slaying Seal, it barely made up for the weapon’s gap.
In terms of equipment, Lin Yun couldn’t afford to fall behind.
At the Hundred Treasures Shop.
Lin Yun had only taken a few steps inside when the same assistant who had served him last time warmly greeted him.
“Welcome back to our Hundred Treasures Shop, sir. What can I do for you this time?” the assistant said enthusiastically.
“You remember me?” Lin Yun said, quite surprised.
“Of course, sir. If I couldn’t remember that much, how could I survive in the Hundred Treasures Shop?” the assistant said with a cheerful grin.
Lin Yun’s last weapon upgrade was a significant deal, so the assistant had remembered him.
“I’m here to upgrade my weapon again,” Lin Yun said.
“Sir, are you planning to upgrade to a Saint Weapon? No problem,” the assistant said, nodding eagerly.
Last time Lin Yun was here, he had inquired about the cost of upgrading to a Saint Weapon.
“This time, I plan to upgrade to a True Saint Weapon. What’s the price to upgrade from a Pseudo Saint Weapon to a True Saint Weapon?” Lin Yun said.
“What? A True… True Saint Weapon?” The assistant was shocked.
