In the Desolate Mountain Range, looking at Cai Yan's body that had exploded in the sky.
Those who had left had a lot of fear in their eyes.
"Is this the strength of the Yuan Gate's chief disciple? He actually killed Cai Yan, who had six Spirit Puppets, with a single blow!"
"Hiss... so strong!"
"There were rumors before that he was going to clear the sect's wanted list, and now it seems it's true."
"Let's go first. Since he's appeared, we shouldn't even think about that Spirit Fruit anymore."
Looking at that figure, many people discussed for a few moments before disappearing into the gradually darkening twilight.
Soon, the news of Lin Yun killing Cai Yan of the Ten Thousand Puppets Sect spread throughout Desolate City.
Suspended in mid-air, Lin Yun looked at the figures constantly disappearing around him, a slight smile appearing on his face as he muttered to himself.
"The harvest from this trip is not bad!"
With a flip of his hand, two green fruits appeared in his grasp. These green fruits contained a lot of life energy, but with his current strength, absorbing these two fruits wouldn't provide much improvement. Putting the two fruits away, Lin Yun returned to Desolate City.
As soon as he entered, he heard many people discussing his recent killing of Cai Yan.
Seeing this, the corner of Lin Yun's mouth curved slightly. This was the effect he wanted.
"After appearing this time, I can disappear for a while again. The Yuan Gate shouldn't suspect anything."
Just as he was thinking, the conversation of several Dao Sect disciples nearby interrupted him.
"The Palace Examination should be in about ten days, right? Let's hurry and finish the mission and go back quickly."
"Yeah, this mission should be finished in about two days. We'll have seven or eight days to rush back, which is more than enough."
Hearing their discussion, Lin Yun suddenly remembered that the time for the Palace Examination was approaching.
"Let's set up a mission first and see what the reward will be this time."
Thinking of this, Lin Yun set up a mission in his mind.
[Mission: Become the Dao Sect First Disciple. Reward: Divine Power, Extracorporeal Incarnation!]
Seeing the reward in his mind, Lin Yun's breathing became a little rapid.
"Extracorporeal Incarnation, then I can use both identities together."
"It seems I must participate in this Dao Sect Palace Examination and get first place."
After thinking, a slight smile appeared on Lin Yun's face.
Having the Divine Power as a reward would also increase Ying Wuxie's influence in the Dao Sect, killing two birds with one stone!
"Return to the Dao Sect!"
After making his decision, Lin Yun didn't hesitate at all and headed towards the Dao Sect.
After returning from Desolate City, Lin Yun received more and more attention.
However, Lin Yun was relatively leisurely, setting up missions every day to cultivate. Under his calm demeanor, the day of the Palace Examination also grew closer.
The atmosphere within the entire Dao Sect also became increasingly heated. All the disciples were rubbing their fists, waiting for this annual grand event.
On a mountain peak in the Dao Sect, Lin Yun was setting up a mission, familiarizing himself with the major Extraordinary Meridians.
Not far below him was a giant platform. On the platform, many Dao Sect disciples were gathered, cultivating and sparring, creating a lively atmosphere.
Looking at the harmonious scene below, Lin Yun's eyes were slightly dazed, and the figures of Mu Qianqian and Qing Tan couldn't help but appear in his mind.
I wonder how they are doing now...
His thoughts turned, and figures couldn't help but emerge in Lin Yun's mind, which then caused the corner of Lin Yun's mouth to involuntarily curve into an arc.
"It's rare to see you smile so happily. What are you thinking about?" Just as Lin Yun was lost in thought, a pleasant, sweet laugh suddenly sounded.
Lin Yun turned his gaze and saw Ying Huanhuan, who was wearing a light blue long gown and looked graceful and slender.
At this moment, Ying Huanhuan was tilting her head and looking at him. The sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves above, adding a touch of beauty to the young girl.
"I'm thinking how wonderful it would be if things could always be like this in the future," Lin Yun said with a faint smile.
Looking at his smile, Ying Huanhuan's large eyes rolled, observing his state. She first smiled slightly and said, "Things will definitely be better in the future."
"I hope so..." Lin Yun shook his head and lay down, looking up at the sky.
He knew too much and carried too much on his shoulders. To maintain the current beauty, he had to constantly become stronger. Otherwise, all this beauty would quickly vanish like smoke.
Looking at Lin Yun, who had a wry smile on his face, Ying Huanhuan said softly, "You're too tired. Let me play a song for you."
Lin Yun's expression froze slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Ying Huanhuan sit down not far from him. With a gentle lift of her jade hand, the emerald-green zither appeared. The young girl's fingers landed on the strings, and then a gentle sound, like heavenly music, slowly drifted over.
Ying Huanhuan's zither music seemed to be able to soothe one's mind.
Lin Yun's eyes couldn't help but slowly close amidst the soothing zither music.
His body, which had been tense at all times, completely relaxed at this moment.
Since coming here, he had been constantly getting stronger; he was too tired.
Ying Huanhuan occasionally turned her head and looked at the young man who had lost his defenses in his sleep. A hint of tenderness appeared in her beautiful eyes. Knowing his true identity, she didn't know why this man was working so hard to become stronger.
But seeing him sleeping peacefully, a faint smile also appeared on the young girl's face.
When Lin Yun suddenly awoke from that deep sleep, Ying Huanhuan, who was beside him, clearly felt that the former's body seemed to tense up again in that instant, and all his defenses and caution quietly returned.
Lin Yun slowly stretched, a feeling of refreshment emanating from within him.
This feeling... it seems like I haven't had it in a long time.
Thoughts quickly flashed through his mind. He looked up and smiled slightly at the young girl, "Thanks!"
A slight curve appeared at the corner of Ying Huanhuan's mouth. She gently stretched, put away her zither, and then floated away lightly.
Watching her retreating figure, Lin Yun was slightly lost in thought.
After a moment, he came back to his senses. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a commotion on the platform below.
He immediately turned his gaze towards that direction.
Where his sight converged was a stone staircase leading to the platform. On the staircase, a figure was slowly walking up the steps.
And this figure was the source of the commotion on the platform.
Lin Yun's eyes narrowed slightly. With his extraordinary eyesight, he could see that it was a figure dressed in a gray robe. His long hair was messily draped behind him. Moreover, the most striking thing was the Black Greatsword he carried on his back. The greatsword was about a zhang long, and faintly, a shocking, sinister fluctuation emanated from the sword body.
The face of the gray-robed figure was not handsome, but it was quite pleasant to look at. However, the eyes beneath his hair showed a kind of emotionless numbness. Those dark, sunken eyes made people's hearts turn cold.
"It seems Wang Yan is back!"
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