“If I use it to help me comprehend my realm, it might help me break through my bottleneck and allow me to step into the Heavenly Realm ahead of time!” Lin Yun thought to himself.
Although Lin Yun couldn’t guarantee that using it would definitely help him reach the Heavenly Realm, it would certainly bring many benefits. Even if he didn’t succeed in entering the Heavenly Realm, it would greatly shorten the distance to that goal.
But on second thought, even without the Saint Underworld Fruit, breaking through to the Heavenly Realm was only a matter of time for Lin Yun.
In other words, the Saint Underworld Fruit could only help Lin Yun shorten the time to reach the Heavenly Realm.
This Saint Underworld Fruit was typically only available to the elders of the Heavenly Fire Temple, meaning only those at the Void Realm had a chance to use it. Its value was evident.
If Lin Yun used the Saint Underworld Fruit just to shorten the time to the Heavenly Realm, it seemed its potential wouldn’t be fully realised.
“If I use it to help me comprehend sword techniques, it might allow me to gain new insights in my swordsmanship, breaking through the bottleneck I’ve been stuck at,” Lin Yun murmured.
Which aspect should he use the Saint Underworld Fruit for? This question left Lin Yun quite conflicted.
Or perhaps he should keep the Saint Underworld Fruit and use it later, when he needed to break through the bottleneck to the Void Realm after reaching the Heavenly Realm?
“I’ll use it for my realm.”
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yun finally made up his mind.
No matter what, the realm was the foundation.
Moreover, a breakthrough in a major realm always had the most direct and obvious effects.
Having decided, Lin Yun immediately consumed the Saint Underworld Fruit.
After eating it, Lin Yun instantly felt a sense of clarity wash over him. His mind became serene, his vision and hearing seemed to sharpen dramatically. He could see minute changes in the dust around him, and his ears could pick up sounds he normally wouldn’t hear.
There were also many indescribable, peculiar sensations.
“What a wondrous feeling!” Lin Yun marvelled to himself.
Without wasting time, Lin Yun sat cross-legged on the ground and began to meditate, connecting with the heavens and earth.
With the help of the Saint Underworld Fruit, Lin Yun immediately noticed that his connection and comprehension of the heavens and earth were much clearer.
This filled Lin Yun with joy.
The effects of the Saint Underworld Fruit lasted for twenty-four hours.
But in those brief twenty-four hours, Lin Yun successfully grasped the method of communing with the heavens and earth.
Even after the fruit’s effects wore off, Lin Yun continued to cultivate.
Half a month later, Lin Yun’s body was suddenly enveloped in a layer of light. Intense fluctuations surged within him, spreading throughout his body, triggering astonishing changes.
When the fluctuations in his body calmed, Lin Yun stopped cultivating and abruptly opened his eyes.
Boom!
A powerful aura of a realm instantly spread out.
This aura was that of the Heavenly Realm!
Lin Yun stood up, raising his hands.
Whoosh!
The power of the heavens and earth around him surged instantly.
“The Heavenly Realm is truly formidable!” A brilliant smile spread across Lin Yun’s face.
After reaching the Heavenly Realm, not only did his strength undergo a qualitative leap and his inner energy become purer, but there was also a special ability: he could harness the power of the heavens and earth to a certain extent, using it to enhance himself.
This was one reason the Heavenly Realm was so powerful, and why Lin Yun had found it nearly impossible to overcome when facing opponents at this level.
The gap in this major realm alone required countless methods to bridge if Lin Yun wanted to fight above his level.
Only after truly stepping into the Heavenly Realm could Lin Yun fully appreciate its strength.
With the strength of the Heavenly Realm, Lin Yun would be considered a powerhouse not only in the Heavenly Fire Temple but also in the Ancestral Land.
By stepping into the Heavenly Realm, Lin Yun had undoubtedly entered a new world.
The Saint Underworld Fruit played a significant role in reaching the Heavenly Realm so quickly. Without it, Lin Yun might have needed several hundred years.
Of course, his rapid progress to the Heavenly Realm was also closely tied to his method of advancing through demon hunting.
If Lin Yun had relied on Haoyue Crystals to advance, even with the Saint Underworld Fruit, breaking through to the Heavenly Realm would not have been easy.
Choosing demon hunting to advance his realm was a case of enduring hardship first and reaping rewards later.
Now was the time to enjoy those rewards.
“If I were to face Bi Chaoqun now, I could easily crush him,” Lin Yun said with a confident smile.
Next, Lin Yun took out the Qingxia Sword Technique given to him by Elder Li.
This was a true saint-level sword technique, its value self-evident. Even among Heavenly Realm cultivators, those who could wield a sword technique of this calibre were exceedingly rare.
“Let’s take a look at this Qingxia Sword Technique.”
Lin Yun infused his inner energy, and the contents of the Qingxia Sword Technique immediately flooded into his mind.
Lin Yun had long realised that his swordsmanship was at a bottleneck. Creating the next level of his Lingyun Sword Technique on his own was extremely difficult.
If he continued to rely solely on the Cloud-Piercing Style of the Lingyun Sword Technique, it would no longer suffice against increasingly powerful opponents.
Take Bi Chaoqun, for example. The spear technique he used was already on par with Lin Yun’s Cloud-Piercing Style.
Against even stronger opponents, the Lingyun Sword Technique wouldn’t just fail to give Lin Yun an advantage; it would become a weakness, holding him back.
Now that he had obtained the Qingxia Sword Technique, Lin Yun planned to learn it first and use it.
As for the Lingyun Sword Technique, Lin Yun wouldn’t abandon it. He would continue to refine it in the future, but for now, he needed to master a stronger sword technique.
The Qingxia Sword Technique: the way of the sword is clear, sword and will united as one…
Lin Yun began studying the Qingxia Sword Technique in his mind.
A day later, after reviewing it thoroughly, Lin Yun entered the One Thought Clarity Tower, drew his treasured sword, and began practising the Qingxia Sword Technique.
Learning the Qingxia Sword Technique went relatively smoothly for Lin Yun.
After all, following an established method was far easier than creating one from scratch.
…
Three years passed.
Inside the One Thought Clarity Tower, the Qingxia Sword Technique, also known as the Thirteen Qingxia Styles, had been mastered by Lin Yun up to the eighth style.
“That’s enough for now,” Lin Yun said, sheathing his sword.
Lin Yun could clearly feel that the eighth style of the Qingxia Sword Technique was his current bottleneck and limit.
The power of the eighth style was far greater than the Cloud-Piercing Style of his Lingyun Sword Technique.
Normally, the Qingxia Sword Technique would remain relevant even up to the Void Realm.
“Next, it’s time to study the Cangxuan Secret Scripture.”
Lin Yun took out the Cangxuan Secret Scripture he had exchanged for at the Heavenly Fire Treasure Pavilion and infused his inner energy to activate it.
The contents of the Heavenly Fire Secret Scripture immediately flooded into Lin Yun’s mind.
