Chapter 100: Xiao Pingtian's Great Opportunity

Lin Yun's gaze shifted to the gossiping disciples. The one who had been speaking immediately lowered his head the moment their eyes met.

Xiao Pingtian, however, stepped forward with a smile. "Lin Yun, you deceived your master and betrayed our Flowing Cloud Sect, only to run off to the Beast Taming Sect to become a personal disciple. What, are others not even allowed to speak of it? The Sect Master gave you a chance back then. It's a pity you didn't cherish it and instead caused him trouble at every turn."

Lin Yun glanced at him coolly. "Xiao Pingtian, you are the Sword-Bearer of the Flowing Cloud Sect. It would be nice if you actually used your brain when you speak. If the Flowing Cloud Sect were truly as you say, why would I have left? Look at the mess you've made of the Four Great Sects of Daye. I believe everyone here knows in their hearts who the real chaos-mongers are."

He delivered two sharp, subtle rebukes, while also reminding everyone present to see clearly who the true jackals and wolves were. They shouldn't assume that cooperating with the Flowing Cloud Sect would guarantee their own safety.

"Back then, Elder Li Hong approached the Flowing Cloud Sect with sincerity, seeking cooperation. Instead, you plotted against him, and he ultimately died at Weiyang Mountain. I know you won't admit it, but this matter is not over. In the Spirit Realm this time, I will make you regret becoming my enemy!" Lin Yun finished with a savage grin.

The disciples from the Flowing Cloud Sect were stunned for a moment, then they burst into laughter.

"Did you hear that?"

"Has this kid gone mad? He actually wants to go against our Flowing Cloud Sect?"

"I know, right? Does he really think he's invincible just because he got away once?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, but Lin Yun couldn't care less what they thought. He turned and walked back to the Beast Taming Sect's group.

Duan Wuya whispered, "Lin Yun, you should keep a lower profile. There's no need to argue with them so much. Our goal this time is simple: we just need to hold on to our position as one of the Four Great Sects. We don't need to worry about anything else."

Duan Wuya no longer held any hope of coming in first. He just wished these young people would understand his good intentions. They should be focusing all their energy on how to keep their position, not fighting for the top spot.

After Duan Wuya ascended the main altar, Zhou Damao scratched his head and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Lin, just stick with me once we get inside."

Lin Yun shook his head. "Senior Brother Zhou, if we truly try to fight the combined forces of the other major sects with our own strength, it's almost impossible. That's why I need to deal with them decisively before they have a chance to formally cooperate."

When it came to wilderness warfare, Lin Yun believed that few people present had more combat experience than he did. He might not have a huge presence in large-scale group battles between sects, but out in the wild, it was a different story.

Zhou Damao wanted to dissuade him; Lin Yun's idea was incredibly dangerous. But seeing the serious expression on the young man's face, it was clear he wasn't joking. After a moment's thought, Zhou Damao couldn't bring himself to say no. Perhaps Lin Yun was right. Rather than sitting and waiting for death, it was better to strike early. They might even be able to create some trouble for their opponents.

"Alright. In that case, go all out. Leave the main group of our sect to me!"

Lin Yun nodded.

Disciples from every sect were now gathering. Lin Yun could naturally feel many eyes focused on him. Just as he'd thought, they were all curious about what kind of abilities this young man, who had garnered so much attention, possessed.

On the altar, Zhou Zeming laughed loudly. "Elder Duan, I never thought your Sect Master's bet would actually pay off. Lin Yun really survived! But," he cackled, "it will still be very difficult for your Beast Taming Sect to win this time. Judging from previous years, you will likely have the fewest disciples who make it out alive."

Another elder beside him chimed in, "Brother Zhou is right. The Beast Taming Sect has been coasting on the resources they accumulated back when they ran amok. Now, there's almost nothing left. Their days of decline are upon us."

As they spoke, several of them began to laugh loudly, as if this outcome was a foregone conclusion.

Duan Wuya looked at their smug faces, momentarily at a loss for words. Would the Beast Taming Sect lose? Even he couldn't be certain anymore.

Soon, the elders worked together to open the entrance to the Spirit Realm. A powerful pressure radiated from the portal, awe-inspiring even to those standing outside.

Lin Yun, however, felt that this place was somehow… familiar.

"Strange. I've never been to the Spirit Realm before, but why do I have such a strong sense of familiarity with it?" he muttered.

"This noble one is also unsure," the Chongqing Bird's voice echoed in his mind. "Perhaps you will understand the reason after you go inside."

As the entrance opened, disciples began to be sent through in an orderly fashion. There were no rules in the Spirit Realm. Even killing others for their treasures would go unpunished. Thus, in previous years, many entered, but few came out.

This time, in order to go against the heavens and change their fate, the Beast Taming Sect had rare_ly brought out its true strength. They had dispatched all of their most powerful disciples, all for the sake of winning this crucial competition. But they knew the difficulty was immense.

As Lin Yun was about to enter, Xiao Pingtian's gaze met his. With four eyes locked, Xiao Pingtian made a slow, deliberate throat-slitting gesture.

"You got away last time, but I've been thinking of ways to deal with you every day since. This time, I absolutely will not let you escape so easily," he mouthed, a triumphant smile on his face.

He then noticed that Lin Yun had frozen in place. Strange. Did I scare the kid silly? Xiao Pingtian was baffled.

He couldn't possibly understand that Lin Yun was staring at his panel.

[Name]: Xiao Pingtian

[Realm]: Spirit Cauldron - Stage 9

[Destiny Template]: The Chosen One (Gold)

[Attributes]: Ascendant Sword Heart (Purple), As If Aided by Heaven (Gold), Bearing of a Celestial (Purple), Bloodthirsty and Cruel (Gray), Vengeful (White)

[Fate]: Achieves the rank of Great Emperor and slays one hundred thousand Heavenly Demons with a single sword strike. However, his killing intent is too strong and he is not tolerated by the mortal realm. He is ultimately besieged by the forces of righteousness and perishes at God-Severing Cliff.

[Recent Turning Point]: In the Spirit Realm's Soul-Hooking Valley, he successfully opens an ancient secret realm. With a sincere heart, he moves an ancient remnant soul and obtains its power inheritance, breaking through to the Myriad Law Realm in one fell swoop!

Damn!

Damn!

Xiao Pingtian is going to break through to the Myriad Law Realm?

How am I supposed to fight that?