What the black-robed priest didn't know was that, because they were living in the Dao Qi era, Lin Yu's own power was actually quite limited.
On the contrary, within his powerful mental space, the degree of restriction was greatly reduced.
Moreover, the two of them were currently in Lin Yu's mental space.
For Lin Yu, the danger was real, but the boost to his strength was also considerable.
However, being upgraded to "dangerous" by the system was unprecedented in Lin Yu's previous experiences, so he did not underestimate the black-robed priest.
Perhaps this guy's current strength is similar to mine, and what he's showing isn't the whole picture.
However, there was one thing Lin Yu didn't understand: how could a master like the black-robed priest not know that one's strength would be suppressed in another's mental space?
Does this mean that the black-robed priest had absolute confidence in his own power, believing he could crush everyone else, and therefore knowingly walked into danger?
Lin Yu was naturally unaware of the black-robed priest's thoughts, but given the current situation, it seemed he had no choice but to do something.
With that in mind, Lin Yu quietly withdrew a portion of his power.
In the blink of an eye, the black-robed priest and Lin Yu had been locked in combat for over a hundred rounds. As a result of Lin Yu 'Lin Yu secret use of spiritual power, his spiritual space appeared to be in complete disarray and almost completely destroyed.
These are merely appearances, of course. Lin Yu had already secretly laid down a special source technique long before this.
The greater the damage the black-robed priest inflicts on his own mental space, the greater the backlash he will receive afterward.
Therefore, although Lin Yu appears to be seriously injured, he is merely putting on an act; the one truly in control is the black-robed priest.
Sure enough, after a long battle, the black-robed priest found it increasingly difficult to hold on.
After such a long battle, even a fool would understand the problem with the black-robed priest, and with a little thought, he would realize the restrictions Lin Yu had added.
But now, the black-robed priest had nowhere left to retreat.
At that moment, beads of sweat began to trickle down his aged face.
The old man in black robes felt bitter inside; he was the high priest of the Phoenix Clan.
Before this, he was second only to the emperor, a position of immense power.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they hold the safety of the Phoenix Clan in their hands.
At the same time, as the high priest of the Phoenix Clan, he placed the protection of the Phoenix Lord's safety at the top of his heart.
"To protect the safety of Lord Phoenix with my life is my primary mission!" This was the black-robed priest's greatest belief.
With his cultivation level, he would be hard to match even in the entire Dao Qi era.
The black-robed priest was also quite famous, enjoying considerable renown throughout the Daoqi era.
Otherwise, the old man in black robes would never have done something as simple as waging a fight in someone else's mental world.
Confidence is simply confidence in one's own abilities.
However, what happened tonight completely overturned the black-robed priest's understanding.
He didn't know why everything about himself, whether it was his strength or his status, seemed so worthless in front of this nonchalant young man, as if all his achievements had been an illusion.
At this moment, the black-robed priest completely forgot the confidence he had initially felt, and simply comforted himself silently.
"This place is essentially this kid's mental world, so it's understandable that I, an old man, can't gain any advantage!"
"If this were in the real world, I would never be in such a passive position!"
However, it was clear that these words were nothing but self-deception for the black-robed priest.
Because he encountered none other than Lin Yu, the Lord of the Primordial Hall!
Let alone in this spiritual world, what could they do even in any dangerous place during the Dao Qi era?
Although the black-robed priest was assessed as "dangerous" by the system, Lin Yu's own level was equally unfathomable.
Putting aside Lin Yu's own endless source techniques and Dao methods, even with his strength reduced, he still faced no pressure from this black-robed priest.
"Could this system be judging the danger level based on the situation in the Dao Qi era?"
"In other words, for the current system, my strength as the host is not within its calculation range!"
Lin Yu quickly understood.
He was initially a little worried because of the system's sudden notification, but after a few tests, he realized that the black-robed priest was no match for him.
After these rounds, the black-robed priest suffered a complete defeat and gained absolutely no advantage. Not only did he fail to ascertain Lin Yu's purpose for coming, but he himself also suffered severe injuries.
Lin Yu glanced indifferently at the black-robed priest who was suffering from the backlash, then spoke, his voice utterly cold.
"My visit to your Phoenix Clan's territory was merely a coincidence; I have no ulterior motives. I advise you not to provoke me any further."
"After this battle, I believe you understand how overestimating your own abilities you were. Even if you continued fighting, it would be like a mayfly trying to shake a tree."
Get as far away from me as possible, and never let me see you again.
After Lin Yu finished speaking, he saw that the black-robed priest's eyes were bloodshot, clearly showing his unwillingness.
Seeing this, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh.
Now that he was under the eaves of the house, he had spoken to this black-robed priest of the Phoenix Clan in such a manner; the priest would surely hold a grudge against him.
It's not so much that the black-robed priest holds a grudge against me, but the real problem is that he might have an impact in ways I never expected!
"Hey, don't you understand yet? After this exchange, even if you don't know my strength, you can feel my power, right?"
"Do you think someone of my strength would need to lie low here if I really wanted to cause any harm to you or your Phoenix Clan? I could just make my move directly."
"If it weren't for your Lord Phoenix's sake, the mere fact that you stormed into my spiritual sea would have been enough to kill you within my spiritual space."
"My arrival in the Phoenix Clan's territory was purely accidental. I'll just enjoy these days, and once I've resolved this accident, I'll naturally leave."
Lin Yu, unusually patient, explained the situation to the black-robed priest.
However, whether the black-robed priest actually listened to these words, and even if he did, how much of them he took in, Lin Yu had no idea.
In conclusion, judging from the final result, the black-robed priest obediently withdrew from Lin Yu's territory.