355: Unstoppable momentum, a test of character

After announcing the rules for this level, the youth's expression finally improved considerably.

His eyes even held a hint of anticipation, perhaps wanting to see if a Mid-stage Immortal Emperor's cultivation could stop the opponent's advance.

Lin Yan smiled faintly, this time increasing the infusion of spiritual power, and a terrifying power condensed at his fingertips, causing the youth's expression to change.

This time, he attacked first, a terrifying fist print exploded forth, intending to gain the upper hand.

He held nothing back in this punch, unleashing the full extent of his Mid-stage Immortal Emperor cultivation. Not to mention a Quasi Immortal Emperor, even an Early-stage Immortal Emperor who was a prodigy would only perish on the spot.

Whoosh.

Lin Yan flicked the spiritual power from his fingertip, and it instantly collided with the terrifying fist print. The resulting tremor caused the entire space to shake violently.

Crack.

The fist print shattered, and under the youth's disbelieving gaze, the stream of light once again pierced him, just like before, turning into countless specks of light and dissipating amidst his unwillingness and horror.

Mid-stage Immortal Emperor.

Lin Yan murmured. The stronger the opponents he encountered, the sooner he would know his limits.

Lin Yan stepped towards the seventh level, which would be the final test of combat power.

At the same time, in a certain space within the tower, a youth looked at the old man beside him with a dejected expression and softly said, “Elder, this disciple is useless; it’s difficult to ascertain this person’s specific cultivation.”

The old man beside him was precisely the remnant of the old man from the outside world. A hint of emotion rose on his weary face, his eyes glinting, and his tone mixed with a trace of inexplicable anticipation as he said,

“You’ve done very well. The Immortal God Sect’s legacy might see the light of day today!”

The youth naturally understood these words and asked, “Then how should the seventh trial be arranged? According to the original procedure, he has already passed the combat power assessment.”

The old man pondered for a moment before slowly saying, “Even this old man cannot see through this person. Then let’s increase the difficulty to Late-stage Immortal Emperor.”

The sound of their conversation echoed within the vast space. According to the original assessment process, a Mid-stage Immortal Emperor would only appear in the seventh trial, setting a one-move agreement.

Moreover, due to the difference in realms, this move would only be a casual strike, or one could choose another path. However, due to Lin Yan’s formidable performance, the two of them could only temporarily increase the difficulty.

After Lin Yan stepped through the light gate and was teleported, he entered the seventh level. This time, the original youth did not appear; instead, a figure identical to himself appeared not far away.

“A mirror assessment?”

Lin Yan murmured to himself, roughly understanding the rules of this trial. It should be to replicate a figure with the same combat power as the person being assessed, based on their strength, and the requirement was to defeat it.

However, he didn’t believe that the other party could accurately gauge his strength; they would likely increase the difficulty further based on previous levels.

Sure enough, the figure identical to himself raised its indifferent eyes, and its aura surged forth, even more terrifying than a Mid-stage Immortal Emperor.

“Late-stage Immortal Emperor, then, very well!”

Lin Yan understood in his heart. He once again condensed a ball of energy at his fingertip, only increasing the spiritual power infusion.

Immediately, the entire space seemed unable to withstand the terrifying pressure emanating from it, emitting cracking sounds.

The mirror image opposite him, identical to himself, mimicked Lin Yan's actions, also condensing a ball of energy at its fingertip, but its power was vastly inferior.

The youth and the old man observing from the hidden space already had their answer upon seeing this. They exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes.

“Even a Late-stage Immortal Emperor can’t stop him? What kind of monster is he?”

Boom.

Two streams of light shot out simultaneously, meeting head-on, neither giving way, appearing evenly matched.

However, only after they truly collided could the disparity be seen.

The energy unleashed by the mirror image of Lin Yan completely collapsed without even lasting a single breath. The next moment, the replica also quietly dissipated, as if it had never appeared.

Lin Yan shook his head slightly, then walked towards the now manifested light gate.

In the hidden space, although the youth and the old man had already guessed the outcome, they still couldn't conceal the shock in their hearts.

The eighth level, according to the memories that had flooded his mind earlier, seemed to be a test of character. If he could pass this level, then he would be only one step away from completing the assessment... While Lin Yan advanced fearlessly, in other spaces, everyone else encountered predicaments and were still struggling desperately.

Each of them realized the difficulty of this Immortal God Sect assessment; it was completely beyond the participation of ordinary people.

At this time, apart from a few Quasi Immortal Emperors, only Chen Tiankuang, an Immortal King expert, was still struggling to hold on; everyone else had long been eliminated.

In the space where Chen Tiankuang was, he was being ravaged by a Peak Immortal King, his body stained with blood, fiercely resisting.

He had successfully passed the first four trials; even the fourth trial, enduring three breaths under a Peak Immortal King expert, he had also managed to persist through with his strong combat power.

This fifth level required him to endure ten breaths against the opponent, increasing the difficulty by several notches.

One must know that for experts of this caliber, a single breath was enough to accomplish many things, and even powerful moves could be unleashed multiple times.

Bang.

Chen Tiankuang was once again sent flying by the opponent, blood constantly spilling from his mouth, looking utterly miserable. Yet, his gaze was incredibly resolute; he refused to give up easily.

He knew that although it was impossible for him to pass the fifth level, let alone the four levels after that, this so-called legacy was not meant for him.

However, this was also a rare opportunity to engage in a life-and-death battle with a Peak Immortal King while ensuring his safety, which was crucial for honing his character and combat insights.

“Demonic Sword Star Shatter!”

Wielding a pitch-black demonic sword, he swung it fiercely, and a chilling sword qi, swift as lightning, slashed towards the opponent.

Yet, he could only barely hold on for another breath. By the seventh breath, his entire body seemed to fall apart, losing all combat ability. His opponent also ceased attacking and slowly vanished.

“Damn it, fighting beyond my level is still too strenuous.”

Chen Tiankuang clutched his chest, muttering curses under his breath.

The more this happened, the more he felt Luo Qinglian’s abnormality. To kill across realms with power to spare was simply inhuman.

However, he also gained a lot from this battle, his combat experience and skills improving significantly, so it wasn't a wasted trip.

The next moment, his figure slowly disappeared into the vast white space.

Meanwhile, the Golden-backed Python Bull middle-aged man, the Bewitching Youth, Old Chu, and the expert in the immortal carriage pulled by the Flame Divine Steed were all engaged in fierce battles.

Their ability to cultivate to the Quasi Immortal Emperor stage alone indicated their extraordinary talent, thus they managed to push through to the sixth level.

But upon learning that they had to defeat an Early-stage Immortal Emperor across realms, they all showed helpless expressions, stopping at this point and being teleported out as well.

At this moment, after Lin Yan stepped through the light gate, his vision blurred again. What appeared before him was no longer a vast white space, but an extremely prosperous sect.

He recognized it at a glance; this was the Immortal God Sect!

This must be the so-called character test.

Before Lin Yan even had a chance to collect his thoughts, the sky above the sect suddenly darkened, and lightning flashed.

The atmosphere became extremely oppressive, and waves of terrifying aura pressed down upon the Immortal God Sect.