Shadow-Stealing Sword Steps

"Boom!"

Lin Yu fell to the ground, seemingly bounced off by the formation.

It's approved!

Lin Yu let out a long breath, and immediately felt weak all over.

He shakily took out a Savage Bone Relic from his Space Ring, put it in his mouth, and then avoided the area where the Leopard Girl and Chu Cai were, taking the time to meditate.

After using the Azure Blood Vital Energy, Lin Yu will experience a period of weakened Qi and blood. Fortunately, he was the third to pass through. Other geniuses will be crossing the light bridge next. He can take advantage of this time to meditate and recover. After all, the Shentu Family and the Lin family have fallen out. Even with the protection of the Empress Secret Realm, he still needs to be careful.

Lin Yu closed his eyes. His face was calm, but he couldn't contain his excitement. He knew that his performance had been recorded by the Imprint Array Disk, and when the Old Madam saw it, she would naturally know the difference between him and Yi Yun.

Thinking of this, Lin Yu glanced at Yi Yun on the other side of the bridge again, a cold smile appearing on his lips. He wondered what would happen to this guy in a moment; his death was already a foregone conclusion, the question was how.

But it didn't matter anymore. After successfully crossing the light bridge, Lin Yu no longer cared about Yi Yun. A dead man was no longer comparable to himself, who had a bright future.

"This young man from the Lin family does have some skill."

The other trial participants glanced at Lin Yu a few more times.

Seeing Lin Yu pass, Lin Fengyue, who had been silent all along, raised her eyelids and said, "Next, I'll go."

Lin Fengyue is a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Lin family. In terms of both strength and prestige, he is far superior to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu almost missed out on a spot in the Empress Trial, while Lin Fengyue's spot went undisputed.

Lin Fengyue's performance did not disappoint. After sustaining minor injuries, he also crossed the light bridge. Only after the Ancient Savage Beast opened its third eye were he unable to completely dodge two attacks, resulting in some minor abrasions.

This achievement left everyone present speechless. The Lin family truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier Lineage in the Tianyuan Realm. This taciturn Lin Fengyue was clearly stronger than Chu Cai of the Beast Taming Sect!

Following Lin Fengyue, the geniuses from other major forces also stepped forward one after another. However, some geniuses from second-rate Lineage or sects, after weighing their options, sadly gave up. They did not want to end up with the same miserable fate as the first person to go up, the fat Xu Family member.

"It seems we can't get through. Let's not make a fool of ourselves. However... even though we can't get through, we might still be able to get a share of the reward for killing that kid." Several geniuses from minor sects walked to the side after giving up, discussing among themselves while keeping a watchful eye on Yi Yun.

Having finally entered the Empress Secret Realm, they couldn't even pass the first level. The resentment in their hearts was that they hoped to kill Yi Yun and get some reward, which would be some consolation.

However, Yi Yun seemed completely oblivious to the hostile gazes of these people. He kept his eyes fixed on the Ancient Savage Beast on the light bridge, lost in thought.

As more and more talented players took to the field, several managed to advance after sustaining injuries, but many more gave up or failed.

Those who are less injured tend to receive more attention.

These geniuses are all competitors in this Empress Secret Realm, and they are bound to compete against each other. This trial is their opportunity to observe the strength of their opponents.

At this moment, Lin Xiaodie suddenly flew onto the bridge of light like a butterfly. Her graceful figure and agile Movement Technique immediately caught the attention of many people.

The Leopard Girl had almost fully recovered. She raised her hand, stared at Lin Xiaodie, and licked her nails. Girls of similar age often compare themselves to each other.

"Yi Yun, you'd better watch yourself."

Suddenly, Yi Yun heard Lin Xiaodie's voice transmission through her spiritual energy. At that moment, Lin Xiaodie had already begun her battle with the Ancient Savage Beast.

Yi Yun paused for a moment, then smiled slightly. Indeed, his situation did seem rather precarious...

Lin Xiaodie was younger than Lin Fengyue, but she was calm and fearless in the face of this Ancient Savage Beast. No matter how Ancient Savage Beast attacked her, she was like a butterfly fluttering in the wind among the flowers.

Even so, with her vital energy being depleted and the attacks from the wild beasts gradually intensifying, she was about to last for the time it takes for An Incense Stick to burn when a beam of energy from the wild beast grazed her calf, and a trickle of blood flowed down her fair skin.

Each attack from this Ancient Savage Beast carries a terrifying surge of primordial energy. While one may dodge the direct attack, one cannot escape these surges of primordial energy. This is why many geniuses suffer only minor scratches rather than serious injuries.

With her calf injured, Lin Xiaodie's movements were slightly restricted, resulting in her sustaining several more minor injuries and leaving her in a rather disheveled state.

After enduring An Incense Stick while, Lin Xiaodie landed on the other side of the light bridge, a hint of resentment on her face. Although she had passed the test, she was very dissatisfied with her performance.

"This Ancient Savage Beast is truly terrifying. To this day, no one has been able to dodge its attacks while simultaneously avoiding the fluctuations of its vital energy."

People were astonished; the secret realm left behind by the peerless empress was already this difficult, even though it was only the first level.

Just then, Gongsun Hong leisurely put away the jade pendant on his blue flame robe and strode towards the light bridge.

"Huh!? Gongsun Hong has made his move!"

"I wonder what level Gongsun Hong is capable of."

The moment Gongsun Hong made a move, everyone's attention immediately turned to him.

As the leading figure among the younger generation of the Lihuo Sect, Gongsun Hong is highly regarded by other Lineage and sects in the Tianyuan Realm.

The power of the Lihuo Sect surpasses that of many large Lineage.

While these geniuses were exchanging ideas, Gongsun Hong had already arrived at the bridge of light step by step.

As he closed the distance between himself and the Ancient Savage Beast, an immense sense of oppression emanated from it. Before this Ancient Savage Beast, a man was like a mouse facing a ferocious tiger.

Facing this ancient Giant Beast, Gongsun Hong's gaze was calm and his aura was composed. Suddenly, a sword appeared in his hand, as if it had appeared out of thin air; many people did not even see him draw the sword.

"Huh!? He's drawn his sword? Gongsun Hong has drawn his sword, is he going to fight Ancient Savage Beast?"

People stared wide-eyed in disbelief. The one who had previously declared the Ancient Savage Beast had no weaknesses was none other than Gongsun Hong himself, yet now he was going to draw his sword against Ancient Savage Beast?

Although Gongsun Hong was very strong, none of them believed that Gongsun Hong could really defeat this Ancient Savage Beast.

Roar!

With a roar, the Ancient Savage Beast pounced on Gongsun Hong, but Gongsun Hong's figure vanished from the spot in an instant!

The next moment, in the sky surrounding the Ancient Savage Beast, a series of azure figures appeared out of thin air. These figures were all Gongsun Hong, and they were all moving at a rapid pace, dazzling the eyes.

"Thirty-six figures!"

Many people exclaimed in surprise that these figures were not simply afterimages. Those who were not strong enough would see all of these Gongsun Hong as identical and would be unable to distinguish which was real and which was fake.

"'Shadow-Stealing Sword Steps'! Movement Technique that unites man and sword as one. Every step is like a sword Sword Qi flying out! These figures are also formed from Sword Qi. They possess the same vital energy as Gongsun Hong's main body. They can not only be used to confuse the enemy, but also to launch real attacks!"

"When the 'Shadow-Stealing Sword Steps' is perfected, it can create 108 Sword Qi clones, and can even form a large array with these clones. Enemies will despair at the sight of it! They will be constantly restrained and overwhelmed in battle! Now, Gongsun Hong's 'Shadow-Stealing Sword Steps' has already created 36 clones, reaching the minor completion stage. It's truly remarkable! Such talent is worthy of being the number one martial artist among the inner disciples of the Lihuo Sect."

The other geniuses were all amazed. No wonder Gongsun Hong was so calm and composed; he certainly had the ability to back it up.

"'Shadow-Stealing Sword Steps'...?"

Yi Yun stroked his chin, his gaze sharpening slightly. The sects and Lineage of the Tianyuan Realm each had their own unique techniques, which were truly eye-opening.

Although the Ancient Savage Beast was incredibly powerful, most of its attacks only targeted Gongsun Hong's clone.

Despite the Sword Qi clone shattering, Gongsun Hong himself was completely unaffected.

When the time it takes for An Incense Stick had passed, Gongsun Hong was no longer on the bridge of light, but Gongsun Hong true form had appeared safely on the other side of the bridge.

His clothes were impeccably neat, and even his hair was perfectly styled; he passed flawlessly!

...(To be continued~^~)