Had he not reacted in time just now, he would likely have already died at the elder's hands.
Lin Taichu could not help frowning. Only now did he realize that he had underestimated the Profound Heaven Hall's trial.
He had thought that, given his cultivation, passing the assessment would be effortless. Yet he had never expected to be dragged into such a bitter battle.
"Lin Taichu, your cultivation is merely at the fifth level of Martial Disciple, and your foundation is still shallow. Even if your talent is exceptional, you are no match for this old man." The elder sneered, clearly believing that he had gained the upper hand.
Lin Taichu gave a disdainful smile.
Martial artists had to cultivate step by step; haste made waste. People like him, whose cultivation had risen in one great surge, were truly rare. Therefore,
when they broke through realms, they had to proceed steadily, one step at a time. They could not rush recklessly, or they would not only easily suffer Qi Deviation, but also destroy their foundations and become crippled.
After all, only with a solid foundation could one attain higher cultivation in this world.
Lin Taichu shook his head and sighed. "The Profound Heaven Hall truly is extraordinary."
Whoosh!
Golden runes surged across Lin Taichu's body, dazzling and brilliant. Like a god of war, he radiated boundless fighting intent.
"Kill!" Lin Taichu roared. His body became a streak of flowing light, and in an instant he closed in on the elder, slamming out a palm.
Before the palm even arrived, an incomparably immense gale from it howled forth, making the elder's robes flap wildly and cutting painfully across his face. He did not dare underestimate Lin Taichu and hurriedly mobilized his true qi, gathering it in his right leg before kicking