Back when Lin Yun was still on the Cultivation Continent, at the Dominator Realm, his physical body was undoubtedly terrifyingly powerful.
However, upon arriving at the Ancestral Land and advancing further, the opponents and enemies he encountered naturally grew stronger.
If Lin Yun’s physical body did not improve, as the enemies he faced became increasingly powerful and of higher realms, the advantages his physical strength provided would gradually diminish.
Lin Yun needed to ensure all his abilities kept pace with his overall progress.
This applied not only to his physical body but to other aspects as well, otherwise, fighting opponents of higher realms would become increasingly difficult.
Lin Yun was eager to see the effects of the Skyfire Tempering and how much it could enhance him.
Elder Jun led Lin Yun and the other two to a stone cave in the back mountain.
The cave was sealed by a massive stone door, inscribed with intricate array runes.
“You three, go stand in front of the cave,” Elder Jun instructed.
“Yes!”
The trio responded and walked to the cave entrance.
Elder Jun moved to the side and activated a mechanism.
Buzz!
The stone door blocking the cave slowly opened.
The next moment, a surge of blue-purple flames erupted from the cave, rushing towards Lin Yun and the others.
“Is this the Skyfire? Its power is incredible,” Lin Yun remarked to himself, feeling the intensity of the flames.
“This Skyfire has an excellent tempering effect on the body. Quickly draw it into your bodies to refine your physical form. You have one hour,” Elder Jun said.
The flames carried a unique energy. Lin Yun attempted to channel this energy into his body and succeeded immediately.
The Skyfire could temper the skin, muscles, and bones externally, while internally refining the meridians and organs, offering a comprehensive enhancement.
However, due to the Skyfire’s fierce power, absorbing too much beyond one’s capacity could cause harm.
Moreover, the burning sensation caused by the Skyfire, both externally and internally, was intensely painful.
The internal flames, in particular, scorched the organs, causing excruciating agony.
“Hiss! It’s intense!”
The two Tongtian Realm cultivators couldn’t help but exclaim, their faces contorted in pain. They instinctively stepped back, evidently unable to endure standing so close.
Whether it was due to exceeding their physical limits or the unbearable pain, Lin Yun couldn’t tell.
Only Lin Yun remained in place, unmoving.
“Hmm? This kid’s endurance is impressive. He hasn’t moved?” Elder Jun noticed Lin Yun standing firm, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
“But he’s too close. Let’s see how long he can hold out,” Elder Jun thought to himself.
In Elder Jun’s view, Lin Yun was likely pushing himself and would eventually retreat.
Bi Chaoqun noticed this as well.
“Not retreating?” Bi Chaoqun said, astonished.
Having lost to Lin Yun the previous day, he was already harboring resentment.
Now, during the Skyfire Tempering, he had to step back due to the pain, while Lin Yun stood his ground, making him feel humiliated.
This implied he was inferior to Lin Yun once again.
Yesterday he lost, and today, in the Skyfire Tempering, he was determined to reclaim some pride.
“Hmph, asking for trouble. Lin Yun, you’re just showing off for Elder Jun to gain attention. Let’s see how long you can last!” Bi Chaoqun sneered mockingly.
Even after retreating, Bi Chaoqun still found the pain difficult to endure, though he gritted his teeth to persist. He didn’t believe Lin Yun could hold out without retreating.
In his view, Lin Yun’s victory yesterday was mainly due to a superior weapon. Without that, their strengths were comparable.
With similar strengths, and Lin Yun’s realm being lower, how could Lin Yun endure when he couldn’t?
He was certain of it.
Just as Bi Chaoqun spoke, Lin Yun moved.
“Haha, I knew it! You can’t handle it!” Bi Chaoqun laughed, seeing Lin Yun move.
His prediction seemed correct; Lin Yun couldn’t endure at that distance.
But the next moment shocked him beyond belief.
Lin Yun wasn’t retreating. He was moving closer to the cave entrance.
“What?”
Bi Chaoqun, who had been smiling, was stunned, his jaw dropping.
How was this possible? He was moving forward?
As Tongtian Realm cultivators, they found the Skyfire’s pain so intense they had to step back. Yet Lin Yun, not only refusing to retreat, was moving closer?
Bi Chaoqun confirmed he wasn’t seeing things. It was true.
“Moving forward?” Elder Jun, witnessing this, was equally astonished.
“This guy’s a monster,” the other Tongtian Realm cultivator participating in the tempering exclaimed in awe.
Having experienced the Skyfire’s power firsthand, they knew how intense it was.
Lin Yun took a few steps forward before stopping.
Turning to Bi Chaoqun, he said, “Bi Chaoqun, please shut your mouth and stop disturbing my Skyfire Tempering. I really don’t want to deal with you. Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean others can’t.”
With that, Lin Yun turned back and continued drawing the Skyfire into his body to temper it.
“You… you…” Bi Chaoqun’s face turned red with frustration.
After a moment, he said, “Lin Yun, don’t think you’re all that! Be careful not to overdo it and damage yourself. Let’s see how long you can stay that close! If you’re so great, don’t retreat at all!”
Lin Yun ignored him, focusing on the Skyfire Tempering.
After standing there for two minutes, Lin Yun shook his head.
“Not enough.”
He then stepped even closer to the cave.
“What? Moving forward again?”
This shocked Elder Jun and Bi Chaoqun so much their eyes nearly popped out.
Was he joking? He could move closer still?
Was his body made of iron?
Even if his body could handle it, how could he endure the pain? Did he not feel it?
Elder Jun couldn’t help but warn, “Lin Yun, know your limits. The Skyfire is powerful. While it’s effective for tempering, absorbing too much too quickly can overwhelm your body and cause harm.”
It was like exercise for ordinary people: moderate training is beneficial, but overexertion beyond one’s limits can cause serious injury.
“Elder Jun, I can handle it. I know my limits,” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
With that, he took another step forward, continuing to move closer.
He couldn’t help it; it still wasn’t enough.
