Based on that attack alone, they could confidently conclude that the weapon Lin Yun used was a True Saint Artifact!
For a Tiansheng Realm cultivator to possess a True Saint Artifact was something no one could have imagined at the start!
“Old Li, that guy is indeed using a True Saint Artifact. He’s quite capable, using a True Saint Artifact at the Saint Realm,” Elder Jun remarked.
“It’s surprising that he possesses a True Saint Artifact. It makes one curious,” Elder Li also remarked.
Although Lin Yun’s victory owed much to the True Saint Artifact, it didn’t mean he was cheating.
After all, most Tongtian Realm cultivators didn’t even possess a True Saint Artifact, and Lin Yun’s ability to acquire one was itself a testament to his skill, a part of his strength.
In the battlefield.
After stabilizing himself, Bi Chaoqun stared wide-eyed at Lin Yun ahead.
He had actually lost?
To a Tiansheng Realm cultivator?
This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to his psyche.
“I never expected a Saint Realm cultivator like you to wield a True Saint Artifact. Without it, you could never have defeated me!” Bi Chaoqun roared through gritted teeth.
He was deeply unwilling to accept this. Why should a Tiansheng Realm cultivator possess a True Saint Artifact when even he did not?
“But I have it, and you don’t,” Lin Yun said with a faint smile.
At those words, Bi Chaoqun’s facial muscles twitched sharply, leaving him speechless with frustration.
“Now, this platform belongs to me,” Lin Yun said, walking to the centre of the stone platform.
Of the three ten-metre-high platforms, Lin Yun now occupied the middle one. The right platform, previously held by Lin Yun, remained vacant, while the left was occupied by another Tongtian Realm cultivator.
After reaching the centre, Lin Yun turned to look at the Tongtian Realm cultivator on the left platform.
“You… what do you want?”
Sensing Lin Yun’s gaze, the Tongtian Realm cultivator’s heart trembled.
He was afraid!
Afraid that Lin Yun would challenge him next.
Although Lin Yun had already secured a platform and had no need to do more, he had, after all, previously held one platform and still challenged Bi Chaoqun.
He feared Lin Yun might want to challenge all three platforms in turn.
In his eyes, Lin Yun was a madman, and it wasn’t impossible for him to do such a thing.
Having just witnessed Lin Yun’s battle with Bi Chaoqun, he knew that if Lin Yun challenged him, he too would likely be knocked off the platform…
“Just looking. No problem, right?” Lin Yun said with a slight smile.
Feeling Lin Yun’s smile, the cultivator shivered, a chill running through him, his heart uneasy.
After all, Lin Yun had smiled before challenging others.
He found Lin Yun’s smile unsettling.
He gave a forced laugh and said, “No… no problem. Please, Brother Lin Yun, show mercy and don’t challenge me.”
He was openly conceding, seeking peace.
“Don’t worry, I really don’t plan to continue,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“Haha, that’s great. Thank you, Brother Lin Yun,” the Tongtian Realm cultivator hurriedly said with a grateful smile.
Lin Yun sat cross-legged on the platform, awaiting the end of the Skyfire Trial.
He believed someone would likely challenge him next.
Sitting on the platform, Lin Yun reflected on the recent battle, summarizing his performance and identifying his shortcomings.
The Tongtian Realm was indeed formidable. He had used so many techniques to barely secure a victory.
Bi Chaoqun, having entered the First Layer Tongtian Realm less than two thousand years ago, was eligible for this Skyfire Trial.
Dealing with a Tongtian Realm cultivator of less than two thousand years was already challenging, and Lin Yun knew there was another significant reason.
Their techniques were also impressive.
For instance, Bi Chaoqun’s spear technique was incredibly powerful, no less formidable than Lin Yun’s Lingyun Sword Technique.
In that battle, Lin Yun’s swordsmanship hadn’t held him back but also hadn’t given him a significant advantage.
This was very different from his time on the Cultivation Continent.
Back then, Lin Yun could hardly find a stronger sword technique, so he combined various techniques with his own insights to create his own.
On the Cultivation Continent, this sword technique was extremely powerful.
But the ancestral land had an incredibly long history, resulting in a profound cultivation heritage with countless powerful techniques, far surpassing the Cultivation Continent’s limits.
Take Bi Chaoqun’s spear technique, for example, which was no weaker than Lin Yun’s Lingyun Sword Technique.
Such a formidable technique was unheard of on the Cultivation Continent but abundant in the ancestral land.
As a result, Lin Yun’s Lingyun Sword Technique could no longer provide him with a significant advantage.
This battle made Lin Yun acutely aware of this issue.
…
After Lin Yun sat down, the competition for the other platforms resumed.
The third ten-metre platform was reclaimed by Bi Chaoqun.
As a Tongtian Realm cultivator, no one dared to challenge him for it.
Thus, the top three remained Lin Yun and the two Tongtian Realm cultivators, as if Lin Yun’s challenge to Bi Chaoqun made no difference.
But in reality, Lin Yun felt this battle was necessary.
Challenging Bi Chaoqun had thoroughly established his reputation.
This was Lin Yun’s first public display in the Skyfire Temple, and he naturally wanted to shine.
Lin Yun believed that the better he performed, the more attention and nurturing he would receive in the Skyfire Temple.
If you don’t show your strength, how will others know you’re capable? How will they know you’re worth nurturing?
With the three ten-metre platforms settled, the competition for the seven five-metre platforms became particularly fierce!
Xuanzheng and A Yu successfully secured two of the five-metre platforms.
In the final moments of the trial, no further battles erupted on any platforms, as those capable of contending had already secured their spots.
This calm persisted until the Skyfire Trial ended.
Elder Jun stood up and announced, “Time’s up. The top three and top ten have been decided. This Skyfire Trial was spectacular, especially Lin Yun, whose outstanding performance made him the dark horse of this trial!”
Elder Jun specifically praised Lin Yun by name.
The arena erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Lin Yun’s performance had truly won over everyone present.
Before the Skyfire Trial, Lin Yun was an unknown.
Now, his name was etched in the minds of all who were there!
“The top three in the Skyfire Trial will qualify for Skyfire Tempering. Tomorrow at noon, you three gather outside the Earth Square Hall!” Elder Jun instructed.
“Yes!”
Lin Yun and the two Tongtian Realm cultivators responded in unison.
Lin Yun was, of course, greatly looking forward to this Skyfire Tempering!
