Seven-year-old Lin Yu had grown significantly, reaching a height of 1.35 meters.
He had shed some of his childishness, and his features had become more defined.
This year, he received top-tier education from the Seven Great Enshrinements almost every day.
Whether it was physical fitness, combat ability, awareness, mindset, or the control and application of his Spirit and Spirit Abilities, Lin Yu far surpassed children his age.
His spirit power also increased from level 14 to level 18.
Although Lin Yu's spirit power only increased by 4 levels this year, his strength had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Lin Yu suspected that even facing a high-level Spirit Grandmaster, he would be able to defeat him.
He didn't even know his own limits, because this year Lin Yu had never fought anyone, undergoing almost closed-door training.
Qian Daoliu also didn't allow Lin Yu to spar with other core disciples, only letting him cultivate daily.
Although he didn't know why, Lin Yu still listened to the advice.
And it wasn't until today that the almost closed-door training finally ended.
At this moment, in the Hall of Offerings.
The Seven Great Enshrinements gathered, looking at Lin Yu with satisfaction.
Qian Daoliu, with his hands behind his back, said kindly, "Small quantitative changes can accumulate into astonishing qualitative changes. There's no need to rush for your arduous cultivation to provide all the answers immediately."
"Sometimes we need to be patient and wait."
"Rewards may not appear immediately after effort, but they will surely arrive in full splendor when you give your all."
"Little Yu, you have trained hard for a year without truly fighting anyone. We all know you've been eager and holding back for a long time, haven't you?"
"From today onwards, we will no longer restrict you. You can find people to spar, compete, and fight with."
"Go, Little Yu. It's time to let everyone witness the results of your hard training this year."
Qian Daoliu's last sentence could be understood as: Go, Little Yu, you can go show off now.
But to be honest, with his current strength, he was still far from being the strongest among all core disciples.
If he was going to show off, he would do it big.
Lin Yu wanted to wait until he broke through the second spirit ring before doing so.
"My spirit power has already reached level 18, so it's almost time to go to Sunset Forest."
"After I absorb the two top-tier ice and fire Immortal Herbs, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Fierce Fire Apricot, the age limit for my second spirit ring will be greatly increased," Lin Yu thought to himself.
He responded with a smile, "Teacher, there's no rush to spar or compete with others. The seven great divine seniors told me that there are extremely precious Immortal Herb resources in Sunset Forest."
"Your disciple wishes to visit Sunset Forest first."
"Oh?" The Seven Great Enshrinements' eyes lit up upon hearing this, and Qian Daoliu immediately agreed: "Good! Sixth Elder, Seventh Elder, the two of you accompany Little Yu on this trip."
Qian Jun and Demon Subduer nodded, "Yes! High Priest."
"Then I will trouble Elders Qian Jun and Demon Subduer. Let's depart for Sunset Forest tomorrow."
After speaking, Lin Yu bowed respectfully as a junior and left the Hall of Offerings.
He planned to go back and spend time with his father, Lin Tian, before departing the next day.
Around two hours earlier, Bibi Dong had summoned Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.
Hu Liena asked, "Teacher, you called for us?"
Bibi Dong stood with her back to the three, her expression calm, "That Lin Yu of the Angel Clan has been cultivating for a year now, hasn't he? I wonder what level his spirit power has reached."
"Nana, the three of you find an opportunity to test his strength."
The three exchanged glances, and Hu Liena spoke, "Teacher, I am four years older than Lin Yu, and Xie Yue and Yan are even six years older than him. Wouldn't it be a bit unfair for us to make a move?"
"I only need to know his strength; you don't necessarily have to act yourselves. Just find a few core disciples two or three years older than Lin Yu to test him."
"Understood, Teacher."
The three slowly retreated.
A cold smile also appeared on Bibi Dong's lips: "Heh, the Seven Great Enshrinements are jointly cultivating a child. You really intend to train him into a god!"
"But wanting to become a god, how could it be so easy!"
"I'd like to see how strong the child you've jointly cultivated is now."
Lin Yu, who was leaving the Hall of Offerings and heading back to the Angel Clan Territory, once again passed by the core disciples' large training ground.
Coincidentally, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were there at this time.
Upon seeing Lin Yu appear, the three, who had received Bibi Dong's instructions, immediately stopped their cultivation.
"Yan, Nana, that kid is here."
"Heh, he's just born with full spirit power. I don't know why His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff cares so much about him, even asking us to specifically test his strength."
"How strong could this kid be after only one year of cultivation? At most, his spirit power is around level 14, right?" Yan said with disdain, not taking Lin Yu seriously at all.
He pointed to a few core disciples nearby and said in a commanding tone, "Hey! You guys, quickly go stop that Lin Yu. It's your turn to go on stage."
"Remember what I said, beat him until he's groveling!"
These core disciples were a bit afraid: "But... but Lin Yu is, after all, the High Priest's personal disciple, we... we..."
Yan glared at them and said coldly, "Heh, what's there to be afraid of? You're just sparring. In any fight, injuries are inevitable, and it's hard to control your strength."
"Alright... alright, we understand."
Although these core disciples were somewhat reluctant, they were even less willing to offend Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena than to offend Lin Yu.
Soon, six or seven core disciples blocked Lin Yu's path.
Hu Liena and the other two leaned against a pillar, watching the show with interest.
"Hey! You're Lin Yu, right? I heard you were born with full spirit power, and you're the High Priest's personal disciple, very impressive. Do you dare to spar with us?"
Lin Yu looked at the group of children, only two or three years older than himself, and had no great desire to fight. He shook his head and refused, "Sorry, I'm not interested."
"Hey, a little spar won't hurt, don't be in such a hurry to leave!"
These people reached out to block him, which was already a bit offensive.
Seeing this, Lin Yu said with displeasure, "You might not be qualified to spar with me."
After speaking, he directly pushed through the crowd and continued to walk forward.
Seeing Lin Yu's attitude, they immediately became indignant: "Hmph! Lin Yu, so what if you were born with full spirit power? Which one of us core disciples of Spirit Hall isn't a genius!"
"Besides, we are all two or three years older than you. No matter how strong your talent is, you might not be our opponent right now!"
"Not interested? I think you're just scared, aren't you!?"
Lin Yu, as the High Priest's personal disciple, had clearly refused and walked away, yet this group of people still dared to pester him?
He couldn't help but suspect that someone was instigating this group to challenge him.
Lin Yu looked into the distance and saw Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan watching him with an attitude of watching a show.
He seemed to understand something and let out a cold laugh: "Heh, geniuses? Alright! Then let me meet you, you so-called geniuses."