Chapter 88

The two men's gazes met in the air, sparking a fiery confrontation!

Lian Chengyu and Yi Yun's conflict had become irreconcilable. Yi Yun's first enemy in this world was Lian Chengyu.

Lian Chengyu, I want to fight you now!

Yi Yun thought to himself. After enduring for so long, he finally had the absolute strength. Even if Lian Chengyu and Yao Yuan were to team up, Yi Yun was not afraid at all.

In this situation, what Yi Yun most wanted to do was to beat up Lian Chengyu. If possible, he would even cripple Lian Chengyu for life!

Little brat, what are you up to?

Lian Chengyu didn't know what had happened to Yi Yun. He just felt that this kid seemed different, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly how.

"Hmph, what are you looking at me for? Do you want to fight me? You're not even worthy!"

Lian Chengyu used the technique of focusing sound into a line, and his words easily traveled over a dozen yards to reach Yi Yun's ears.

However, Yi Yun didn't know this small trick. If he wanted to speak to Lian Chengyu, he would have to shout, which would make him look foolish.

"I need to learn this technique."

In the martial arts novels Yi Yun used to read, experts who had unblocked their Ren and Du meridians already possessed this ability. It shouldn't be too difficult to learn.

However, not being able to speak didn't mean Yi Yun had no other way to respond.

He extended his hand and made a gesture at Lian Chengyu, raising his little finger. Even in this world, raising the little finger was a sign of contempt and provocation. Lian Chengyu's face stiffened, "You're asking for death!"

Yi Yun just sneered and ignored Lian Chengyu.

Arrogant?

Yes, exactly arrogant!

Yi Yun wasn't a low-key person. In the past, he had to be low-key because he lacked strength and had to endure. Now, he had the strength. Looking at the entire Lian Clan, there was no longer any threat to him. Was there any need to endure anymore?

"This little slave, how dare he be so disrespectful to his master?"

Not far away, Tao Yunxiao also noticed Yi Yun's situation. He remembered that Lian Chengyu had said Yi Yun was a member of the Lian Clan. To Tao Yunxiao, such clan members were just household slaves.

But this household slave dared to raise his little finger at Lian Chengyu, such arrogance, it was simply asking for death.

Tao Yunxiao, being part of the ruling class, shared the same status as Lian Chengyu. He naturally couldn't tolerate a household slave defying his master, as he himself was a master.

"Kid, you're really arrogant."

Tao Yunxiao also used the technique of focusing sound into a line, and he deliberately made his voice full of aggression, like needles piercing Yi Yun's eardrums.

Yi Yun glanced at Tao Yunxiao. For someone as arrogant as him, the world could only tolerate his own arrogance. If someone else was arrogant in front of him, it was a challenge to his authority, and he would find that person annoying and want to crush them.

Yi Yun didn't hate Tao Yunxiao as much as he hated Lian Chengyu, but such a kid, in Yi Yun's eyes, really deserved a beating.

Yi Yun couldn't transmit sound, so he could only shyly extend his little hand and raise his little finger at Tao Yunxiao.

He was already at the peak of the Qi Induction stage, and Tao Yunxiao hadn't broken through the Purple Blood stage yet, otherwise, he wouldn't have to participate in the preliminary selection. Their cultivation levels were similar, so who was afraid of whom?

"Damn!"

The veins on Tao Yunxiao's forehead bulged in a cross. He never expected this little slave to be so arrogant, even provoking him!

Do you want to die?

"Truly, a young calf fears no tiger. Do you know who I am? Excellent! I will make you regret this action for the rest of your life!"

Yi Yun chuckled. In fact, the phrase "a young calf fears no tiger" was a perfect description of Tao Yunxiao himself.

A fourteen-year-old kid, who had never experienced any setbacks, couldn't properly position himself.

Most people in the world subconsciously believed they were different, even fools thought so.

Tao Yunxiao believed he would be different, that he would leave the Taiyi Divine Kingdom and become a great ruler.

Yi Yun no longer paid attention to Tao Yunxiao and took large steps toward the beast horn!

His energy hadn't been fully absorbed yet!

The energy absorbed by the purple crystal was all used to break through to the peak of the Qi Induction stage. Now, Yi Yun felt his internal energy was empty.

With his body empty, a large amount of high-quality energy was right in front of him. Not absorbing it would be foolish.

Yi Yun not only wanted to absorb it but also wanted to absorb it to the fullest!

The pressure from the Sky Roaring Tiger, which had previously made Yi Yun uncomfortable, now gave him a very comfortable feeling. With this pressure, he could absorb energy more smoothly, and it would help the energy absorbed by the purple crystal to integrate into his flesh and blood.

In this situation, Yi Yun naturally wanted to get closer to the beast horn.

Seeing Yi Yun take steps, Tao Yunxiao smiled contemptuously, "This little slave is quite stubborn. I'll see how far you can go. By the way, aren't you going to wipe the sweat off your body?"

Tao Yunxiao's words were full of mockery, but Yi Yun ignored him.

He took steps forward, each step was easy, but Yi Yun's speed wasn't fast because he needed to absorb the energy from the beast horn and use the pressure to solidify his flesh and blood.

At this moment, Lian Chengyu also got up.

It was hard to imagine that after being blown away by the pressure wave from the Sky Roaring Tiger, he hadn't suffered serious injuries and still had the strength to continue.

It had to be said that apart from his narrow-mindedness and intense jealousy, Lian Chengyu indeed had perseverance and determination in martial arts.

Yi Yun, Lian Chengyu, and Tao Yunxiao all walked toward the beast horn. At this point, there were only about a dozen people left on the field.

Many had already qualified but were pushed away by the pressure wave and had to withdraw due to injuries.

The term "aura" referred to two parts strength, two parts courage, two parts willpower, and two parts determination. It was a comprehensive test of a person. If one aspect was lacking but the others were outstanding, one could still stand out in the preliminary selection.

"This kid... actually raised his little finger at others, truly arrogant and childish, but... I like it!"

Old Su laughed heartily, stroking his beard.

"Teacher, why did Yi Yun break through his cultivation stage?" Lin Xintong felt it was unbelievable.

"Breaking through under pressure, sometimes, martial artists can break through their bottlenecks under immense pressure, such as in life-and-death situations. This is a remarkable ability, and such people often have great aura, making it easier for them to survive in dire situations and go further in the future."

Old Su rarely said so much serious stuff, but Lin Xintong still found it hard to believe because Yi Yun's bone structure wasn't good.

But now, it seemed that apart from his poor bone structure, Yi Yun's other aspects, whether in comprehension or aura, met the standards of a martial arts genius.

Could such a person possibly break through the limitations of his bone structure and achieve great success in the future?

Lin Xintong didn't know, just as she didn't know if she had the slightest chance of curing her congenital illness.

While Lin Xintong was thinking, Yi Yun had already taken seven or eight steps.

Yi Yun's legs were short, and his steps were small. After taking seven or eight steps, he was still some distance from the ten-step boundary of the beast horn.

At this moment, Lian Chengyu was already standing at the boundary.

At the ten-step boundary, the pressure would increase again. Lian Chengyu glanced at Yi Yun with a proud look.

Then he took a deep breath, lifted his foot, and stepped in.

Boom!

Lian Chengyu felt a dense aura of killing intent envelop him, as if he were suddenly in a sea of blood, facing endless battles.

Lian Chengyu's body trembled violently. He roared, and his bones cracked. The veins on his neck bulged as he forcefully withstood the immense pressure filled with blood and killing intent.

Peng!

Lian Chengyu knelt on one knee, his hands on the ground. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was breathing heavily, his cheeks swollen like a toad. Clearly, he had reached his limit, but he had finally stepped into the ten-step range of the beast horn!

"Success!"

Lian Chengyu clenched his fists. Even though blood was seeping from his nostrils and his body was drenched in sweat, making him look disheveled, he had indeed succeeded.

He was extremely excited. From this point on, he was among the top in this preliminary selection!

Apart from the nine Purple Blood warriors who didn't participate in the preliminary selection and a few elites of the Tao Clan, no one could match Lian Chengyu.

According to the preliminary selection results, as long as he could maintain his position, he would have no problem passing the Divine Kingdom's grand selection!

"Great!"

Lian Chengyu wanted to laugh, but he was so exhausted that he couldn't even manage a smile.

At this moment, Lian Chengyu noticed that Yi Yun had already walked to his side.

While Lian Chengyu was challenging the pressure at the ten-step boundary, Yi Yun had been walking steadily, his short legs bringing him close to the boundary.

Lian Chengyu's lips curled into a contemptuous smile. He had just experienced the terrifying blood and killing intent, and even though he had been through countless battles, he had almost lost his courage. How could a young kid like Yi Yun, who usually just collected herbs and dug for food, withstand such tangible killing intent?

Many people in this world might have talent, but even with talent, they needed to train to gradually reveal it.

What kind of training had Yi Yun undergone?

Lian Chengyu was waiting to see Yi Yun fail. After completing such a painful task himself, watching someone else do it felt naturally wonderful.

However, often, the real development of events was different from what was expected...

Lian Chengyu saw Yi Yun take a step with his short legs, crossing the ten-step boundary without even pausing.

He just stepped over it.

Stepped over it.

Passed it.

Went through...

Lian Chengyu was stunned, his eyes bulging like those of a goldfish in a fish tank.

Not only was Lian Chengyu stunned, but Tao Yunxiao, who had noticed the situation from a distance, was also stunned.

How... is this possible!?

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