Sect and Soul

Soul?

Impossible!

Shentu Nantian's eyes were bloodshot. That single word was like a demon crawling out of the netherworld, covered in thick blood, almost devouring him.

Everyone else was also stunned. "Soul" was two levels higher than "Soldier". Especially since the assessment given by the Empress Secret Realm was so vague, each level higher was quite remarkable.

As the "soul" grew clearer and clearer, about to take shape, everyone held their breath...

However, just as it was about to take shape, it collapsed, and the remaining points of light reassembled into "Zong".

This single character is now fully formed, with indistinct handwriting, clearly indicating that it has been finalized.

"Zong"!

This was Yi Yun's final result, but the moment it transformed into a "soul," people realized that Yi Yun's talent almost reached the "soul" level; this was no ordinary "master."

Seeing this, Lin Xin Tong was also surprised. She turned her beautiful eyes and looked at Yi Yun deeply. She had guessed that Yi Yun would achieve good results, but she never expected it to be like this.

"It's not a soul, it's a lineage..." Gongsun Hong wanted to say that it was a good thing it was like this, but the words caught in his throat.

Even though it's a sect, that's the highest rating the Empress Secret Realm has given so far. Gongsun Hong doesn't have much confidence in getting a better rating than Shentu Nantian.

The others also shut up. Shentu Nantian's underlings all looked like they had swallowed a pound of poison. Just now they were saying that although Shentu Nantian was only one level higher than Yi Yun, one level was already a world of difference.

Now the situation is reversed; Yi Yun is now ranked one level higher than Shentu Nantian.

They all felt a burning sensation on their faces, as if they had been slapped twice.

"Brother Nantian, this shouldn't be happening. You've been in the trial for so long, much longer than Yi Yun. How could your rating be lower than his? Is there some mistake with the Empress Secret Realm ..." one of the underlings said.

However, before he could finish speaking, Shentu Nantian interrupted him through gritted teeth, "Shut up!"

Speaking of how long he spent in the inner demon trial, Shentu Nantian was furious.

He stayed there for a long time, but he wasn't fighting inside; he was just getting tortured the whole time!

The latter half of the trial was a living hell for him. Yi Yun subjected him to all sorts of inhumane methods, all of which were imagined by Shentu Nantian. Shentu Nantian was cruel by nature and very good at torturing people. He tried the methods he had come up with himself, and it was as if his fears had come true, which was utterly devastating.

Shentu Nantian originally thought that no matter what the reason, the fact was that he stayed longer, and others couldn't outlast him, so their grades would definitely be worse than his. But now it seems that the length of time is all nonsense!

Shentu Nantian wouldn't be foolish enough to question the Empress Secret Realm, nor could he understand how Yi Yun obtained a "Sect".

"Grandmaster level..." Yi Yun stroked his chin, somewhat surprised himself.

It seems this is all thanks to the Pure Yang Body. Thinking of this, Yi Yun glanced at Shentu Nantian, a smile appearing on his lips.

He owes his Pure Yang Body to Shentu Nantian. If Shentu Nantian hadn't gone to great lengths to obtain the Empress's relic, Yi Yun's Pure Yang Body wouldn't have been close to perfection.

Shentu Nantian had no idea what Yi Yun was thinking at that moment. If he did, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood.

At this moment, Lin Xin Tong slowly walked towards Yi Yun. She blinked her beautiful eyes, looked at Yi Yun deeply, and said softly, "You always surprise me. Every time I see you after a long time apart, you seem like a completely different person, as if you've been reborn."

When they parted ways in Yunhuang, Lin Xin Tong thought she had a complete understanding of Yi Yun's strength at the time. However, when she saw Yi Yun again in the Tianyuan Realm two years later, he had transformed into Savage Heaven Master, and his talent in the Savage Heaven Technique was even better than hers.

After Yi Yun went into seclusion for another six months, he achieved such dazzling results in the Empress Secret Realm Trial.

If this continues, what will happen if Yi Yun is given another ten or eight years?

"Miss Lin sees me as a completely different person, but I've never truly seen or understood Miss Lin."

Yi Yun said self-deprecatingly, and Lin Xin Tong shook her head. "If this continues, you might catch up with me in a few years."

As Lin Xin Tong spoke, she slowly drew a Longsword. "Since you say you can't see me clearly, then I'll test myself."

When Lin Xin Tong said this, everyone's hearts skipped a beat; Lin Xin Tong was about to make her move.

Shentu Nantian's face twitched twice, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Gongsun Hong and the others also became a little nervous.

With Lin Xin Tong's talent, it's hard to say what kind of rating she'll get!

Lin Xin Tong held her Longsword horizontally, her slender white fingers lightly wiping the blade, drawing blood. With a flick of her Lin Xin Tong, the droplets of blood seemed to possess a spirit, landing on the crystal pillar and coalescing to form Lin Xin Tong's name.

Her handwriting is delicate, gentle, and beautiful; one could say that her handwriting reflects her personality.

As soon as she wrote her name, the light began to converge.

This time, the title text was completed very quickly.

Everyone understood that Lin Xin Tong was exceptionally talented, and her title must be extraordinary; they just didn't know what it was.

Yi Yun watched from the side and saw Lin Xin Tong raise her head slightly, her expression indifferent, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming rating, unlike many others who experienced extreme joy or sorrow.

Even disregarding talent, few can match Lin Xin Tong in terms of temperament alone.

The font evolved rapidly. Because Lin Xin Tong not have any hidden energy within her body, her font did not change midway like Shentu Nantian and Yi Yun's; it went straight to the point.

The rays of light from the relics condensed into intricate patterns, becoming clearer and more distinct.

That is...

People held their breath and strained to open their eyes wide.

"Soul!!"

The striking words appeared after Lin Xin Tong's name.

"It's actually a 'Soul'! A level higher than 'Sect'!" People's throats twitched violently. This was incredible! Yi Yun was already monstrous enough, but Lin Xin Tong had surpassed Yi Yun!

Why is this happening? This rating is outrageous!

People felt greatly shocked. Many of them weren't even qualified as "Shi" (士). They were all top-tier geniuses in the Tianyuan Realm, so why was there such a huge gap?

Moreover, people know that Lin Xin Tong was born with a congenital Fatal Meridian in her meridians. If a congenital Fatal Meridian in her Lin Xin Tong congenital Fatal Meridian were restored?

Perhaps, she really could become a terrifying being like the Ancient Empress!

They were merely exploring the Empress Secret Realm, and due to insufficient strength, they couldn't uncover anything. However, Lin Xin Tong might be able to create a similar place of the Empress Secret Realm in the future.

The difference is beyond words!

Upon seeing this result, Yi Yun was also amazed. He sincerely said, "Congratulations, Miss Lin. Even by the standards of the Ancient Empress, you should be considered exceptionally talented in her eyes. I originally thought I could help you find a way to cure your congenital incurable Fatal Meridian in the Empress Secret Realm, but now it seems that perhaps Miss Lin can do it all by herself."

Lin Xin Tong gently shook her head. "Yi Yun, you don't know what I went through in the Inner Demon Trial. I might have gotten this rating by taking a shortcut."

"Actually, my current talent is far from enough. You know, this crystal pillar gives six levels, and I'm only third from the bottom right now. The higher levels like 'Saint,' 'Asura,' and 'Godhood' are beyond my imagination. The Ancient Empress wouldn't have chosen only someone with the third-to-last title as her successor when she established this legacy, would she...?" (To be continued~^~)