Under the bewildered gazes of the entire audience, Lin Yun turned to look at the second stone platform nearby.
On this second stone platform stood Bi Chaoqun, a Tongtian Realm cultivator.
“Youngster, what are you playing at? Don’t you want the platform you already occupied? Is there something wrong with your head?” Bi Chaoqun asked, arms crossed, sneering coldly.
Lin Yun’s lips curved slightly upward. “I just feel that taking a spot from Xuanzheng of the Tiansheng Realm is too dull. Such a spot, I don’t want it.”
Hearing this, Bi Chaoqun seemed to sense something. He hurriedly questioned Lin Yun, “Youngster, what do you mean by that?”
“My meaning is quite simple. I want to take your platform!” Lin Yun said with a playful smile.
The entire audience was watching Lin Yun, curious about what he was up to.
When Lin Yun spoke these words, the crowd erupted instantly.
“He… he actually wants to challenge Bi Chaoqun of the Tongtian Realm? Did I hear that right?”
“Good heavens, this guy is too… too crazy!”
“No matter which platform you occupy, the reward is the same, a chance at Skyfire Tempering. Why is he making such a reckless move?”
“Even if he’s strong, he can’t possibly defeat someone in the Tongtian Realm, can he? Even if he could barely hold his own against a Tongtian Realm cultivator, there’s no way he could win, right?”
…
Everyone was shocked by Lin Yun’s actions, unable to comprehend his behaviour.
A Tiansheng Realm cultivator like Lin Yun daring to challenge someone in the Tongtian Realm?
If they hadn’t all heard it, many would have doubted their own ears.
Madman!
This was simply the act of a madman!
“Lin Yun is actually challenging the Tongtian Realm. This…”
Mo Bai and Old Black were both stunned, their jaws dropping in disbelief.
Even Mu Ji was shocked by Lin Yun’s actions, covering her mouth in astonishment.
“What is he doing? Giving up the platform he already secured to challenge the Tongtian Realm? What is he thinking? Does he think this is fun?” Guang Tiancheng growled through gritted teeth.
If Lin Yun were in front of him, Guang Tiancheng would probably scold him again. Wasn’t this just asking for trouble? Wasn’t this seeking his own doom?
Guang Tiancheng knew well that if Lin Yun were seriously injured by Bi Chaoqun of the Tongtian Realm, he might not even be in a condition to reclaim the third platform later!
At the judges’ seat.
Upon hearing Lin Yun’s words, both elders stood up abruptly in shock.
“He… he’s going to challenge Bi Chaoqun of the Tongtian Realm?” Elder Jun stared at Lin Yun in the distance, his eyes filled with astonishment.
Lin Yun’s actions sent waves of shock through the hearts of both elders.
“This guy is a bit too crazy, isn’t he?” Elder Li smacked his lips, his gaze flickering with shock.
“This guy is simply a madman!” Elder Jun exclaimed.
A normal person would have just kept the third platform. Giving it up to challenge the Tongtian Realm was like playing with fire and risking self-destruction.
Only a madman would do such a thing!
Elder Li, however, sat back down, chuckling.
“In the eyes of ordinary people, geniuses are often madmen. He dares to do what others wouldn’t even dream of! He dares to take this risk and challenge the Tongtian Realm. I actually think he’s impressive! We need such madmen. Without madness, there is no success!” Elder Li said with a smile.
“Elder Li, you’re right, but if he loses too badly, his reputation in the Skyfire Temple will be ruined. If this spreads, he’ll become a laughingstock!” Elder Jun said, sitting back down.
Success would bring fame and glory, failure would make him a laughingstock!
But for a Tiansheng Realm cultivator to defeat someone in the Tongtian Realm? Almost impossible!
The gap between these major realms was significant, and both elders were well aware of this.
“Defeating the Tongtian Realm is indeed as difficult as climbing the heavens. Regardless, let’s watch and see,” Elder Li said.
In the arena.
“Haha, you challenge me? What a joke! A colossal joke! You think you’re worthy to challenge me?” Bi Chaoqun burst into laughter, as if he’d heard the funniest thing.
He was, after all, a mighty Tongtian Realm cultivator.
Lin Yun smiled. “I think it’s worth a try. If I just stayed on that platform and waited for the trial to end, it would be too boring, too unchallenging.”
“You think this is fun? If you dare play with fire, you must bear the consequences of getting burned! Today, I won’t just injure you, I’ll crush you, so that after losing to me, you won’t even be fit to fight for the third platform. This is the price of challenging me!” Bi Chaoqun declared arrogantly.
“That Xuanzheng was pretty arrogant too, but his outcome wasn’t so great,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Bi Chaoqun laughed. “Haha, he thinks he can compare to me? Enough talk. If you want to challenge me, step onto the platform!”
Lin Yun wasted no more words and leapt onto the platform, sword in hand.
In truth, Lin Yun wasn’t entirely confident.
Since Bi Chaoqun hadn’t made a move all match, Lin Yun only knew he was a First Layer Tongtian Realm cultivator but had no idea about his other abilities.
Despite the lack of certainty, Lin Yun still dared to take this risk and issue the challenge. Why? Because it was more interesting!
Lin Yun always loved tackling challenges!
“Youngster, I’ll show you what the Tongtian Realm is! Watch how I crush you!”
“Annihilation Skyfire!”
Bi Chaoqun formed seals with both palms, instantly conjuring a brilliant tongue of flame that surged toward Lin Yun like a tidal wave!
Wherever the flame passed, the air exploded!
“It’s the Fourth Layer of Annihilation Skyfire!”
“This move is incredibly powerful. Bi Chaoqun is unleashing such a strong attack right away, aiming to crush Lin Yun directly. Could Lin Yun be defeated by this single move?”
Both inside and outside the arena, all eyes were glued to the battlefield.
“I wonder if Lin Yun can handle it…”
Mo Bai and Old Black held their breath in suspense.
After all, this was the Fourth Layer of Annihilation Skyfire unleashed by a Tongtian Realm cultivator, its power immense!
Even the two elders were somewhat tense.
On the platform.
“Destroy!”
As the terrifying Annihilation Skyfire roared toward him, the confident Lin Yun struck with his sword.
Boom!
The flame tongue of Annihilation Skyfire shattered instantly, the raging flames scattering in all directions.
The spreading flames engulfed Lin Yun, covering him completely.
Everyone stared into the flames, wondering if Lin Yun had been incinerated.
Moments later, the flames dissipated entirely. As the crowd looked closely, Lin Yun stood tall, completely unharmed!
