130: Every move is a record

Lin Yan glanced at the vast, empty arena, his gaze shifting to the light screen in front of him.

[Prodigy Lin Yan, detected as Basic: Domain Level. Initiating Domain Level difficulty rating trial.]

[Do you confirm?]

[Upon confirmation, an opponent will be drawn.]

"Confirm."

"Beep..."

"Confirmation successful."

"Drawing opponent... Drawing complete."

A phantom slowly materialized opposite Lin Yan.

A list of information appeared on the light screen.

[Yao Race—Domain-level Prodigy]

[cultivation: first grade Peak; Combat Power: Fourth Grade Peak]

"Countdown ten seconds, begin..."

The Yao Race again.

Was he having a run-in with the Yao Race specifically?

A smile played on Lin Yan's lips.

A thunderous crash echoed as something heavy slammed into the ground.

The heavenly emperor halberd appeared instantly.

The black martial attire he wore instantly transformed into its combat form.

"Oh?"

In a place invisible to Lin Yan, numerous illusory figures raised their eyebrows slightly.

"Our new Prodigy's equipment is quite comprehensive."

"Hehe..."

"Not to mention that spirit weapons and armor of this level are easy to obtain and only provide auxiliary and minor enhancements; such items are still within the rules."

"Why don't we guess what level of cross-Rank combat ability he possesses and how long he can last."

"This..."

Someone turned their gaze toward a white-clad figure not far away.

"This is the first person guided by Chief Donggong, who nearly broke the record back then."

"Even if it doesn't cause the same sensation as that first attempt, it shouldn't be too weak."

"In my opinion, he should have a Star Level first grade cross-Rank ability, but at most, it won't reach the Star River Rank second-grade."

"That's a reasonable judgment."

"You should know that cross-Rank combat power is mostly reflected in Martial Skills."

"This is where the gap between all Prodigies lies and the reason for the emphasis on age requirements."

"The information shows this Lin Yan is only eighteen years and seven months old."

"At his age, reaching the Star Guidance Minor Accomplishment Level in Martial Skills is already the absolute limit."

"So, in that case, the battle should be over within three seconds."

Facing the various discussions.

Donggong Li spoke indifferently.

"He is just himself."

Many figures froze for a moment, then echoed him with forced laughs.

"Indeed."

"Since it's an attempt, there's no need to worry about the result."

"Exactly."

"The Chief's guided candidate won't be affected by mere vanity."

"Yes."

"He's still young and has plenty of time to spend on improving his Martial Skills. Passing the King Level rating trial is only a matter of time."

Just then.

"Hehe... that's a bit one-sided."

A middle-aged man with a stern appearance appeared.

His eyes were cold as ice, and an invisible pressure radiated from him.

"Rating is such a serious matter; if one appears lax just because there are two chances, wouldn't that imply there's an issue with the Starry Sky Martial Arts Company's internal assessment?"

"Or rather."

"As the Chief's guided candidate, does he not need to face various doubts?"

"Are there few instances in history of Domain Levels being demoted?"

As this voice faded.

A light laugh echoed.

A woman dressed in light green clothes appeared.

"Quan Cheng is right."

"Since he has become the Chief's guided candidate and chosen to start the rating trial, he should accept the attention he deserves."

Donggong Li's expression remained unchanged, his voice still flat.

"He should, of course, bear what he receives."

"This is something every Domain-level Prodigy must learn to face themselves."

"So."

"Quan Cheng, Feng Luoling."

"You two Domain Level Prodigies, who were born thousands or tens of thousands of years before me, should you also face your own problems?"

"For example..."

"Are your skins itching for a beating?"

As his voice fell, a bone-chilling cold spread.

Everyone glanced at each other and simultaneously moved away slightly.

Can't afford to provoke him, can't afford to provoke him.

The two who were called out in public had their expressions change slightly.

Quan Cheng spoke coldly.

"As expected of the Chief."

"This tactic of using pressure to suppress others..."

Donggong Li slowly turned his head.

"It's using strength to suppress others."

"If you're not satisfied."

"Let's spar in a while."

"Both of you, come at me."

"Or bring your lackeys and come at me together."

Quan Cheng and Feng Luoling's faces changed color again, turning pale then green, then green then pale; they were so stifled they couldn't utter a single word.

Just as the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive.

A cautious voice sounded.

"It's about to start."

Donggong Li's eyes shifted as he turned his gaze back to the center of the arena.

"Boring."

Quan Cheng and Feng Luoling took several deep breaths, trying to calm their explosive emotions.

Go ahead and be smug! Keep being smug!

Before, you were peerless and invincible, and we could do nothing about you.

Now that you have a disciple, there are plenty of ways to disgust you.

So what if he's Domain Level?

The thing we lack least is guided candidates.

In the center of the arena, Lin Yan naturally didn't know that on his first day at the Starry Sky Martial Arts Company, he had already attracted a massive wave of hatred because of his guide's identity and past.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

He might even say, "Bring it on."

He wasn't afraid of conflict; he was only afraid of not having conflict to gain charge value.

And these things.

Were naturally permitted by the highest echelons of the Starry Sky Martial Arts Company.

Without competition, there is no tempering; without tempering, how can there be growth?

No Prodigy has ever had a smooth journey; if one falls during competition with peers, it can only be said that their skills were inferior.

They were only responsible for providing a platform and protection.

As long as no one dies and no one betrays the race, it's not a big deal.

"1."

The electronic voice rang out.

"Battle start!"

Boom—!

A powerful Aura erupted from the phantom of the Yao Race Prodigy wielding a battle saber.

His figure moved slightly, his speed reaching the extreme, like a bolt of lightning cutting through space.

A monstrous pressure, as if a star were colliding with one's body, blasted forward the moment he swung his saber.

Many gazes shifted to the halberd-wielding figure who stood as still as a sculpture, their eyes flickering.

As expected, the gap was too large.

The corners of Quan Cheng and Feng Luoling's mouths had just begun to curl upward.

Donggong Li's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Oh?"

The figures in the Supreme Conference Hall simultaneously let out a soft sound of surprise.

Then their eyes trembled, and they all sat bolt upright instantly.

"What?"

"What is this?"

"Physique? Pupil Technique?"

"How is this possible?"

"I actually felt a Supreme Aura!"

Boom—!

Two beams of dazzling white light shot out, instantly blasting the battle saber that was about to strike Lin Yan's head into fragments.

Simultaneously.

The heavenly emperor halberd, surrounded by terrifying black flames, formed a roaring black dragon as the youth swung his arm, cleaving down with a crash.

Bang—!

A loud explosion.

The body of the Yao Race Prodigy, who had just rushed in front of Lin Yan, was instantly turned into a mist of blood under this irresistible, violent strike.

[Battle ended.]

[Time elapsed: One second]

[Prodigy Lin Yan, congratulations on passing the Domain Level difficulty rating trial.]