One year, two years, three years.
Lin Yun has not made a breakthrough.
During this time, Zhenwu Shengjun woke up several times and became somewhat anxious upon seeing the situation.
Breaking through from the lower-level Saint realm to the middle-level Saint realm is not as difficult as breaking through from the fourth level of the Super realm to the lower-level Saint realm. However, Lin Yun spent far more time at this level than when he broke through from the fourth level of the Super realm to the lower-level Saint realm.
“Wealth, companions, methods, and environment are the four essentials of cultivation, and each one is extremely important. Among them, wealth is the most important. The environment of this space is acceptable, but Lin Yun is lacking in high-grade natural treasures…” The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower also lamented from time to time.
In the universe of ordinary beings, various conditions are limited, especially when they reach the highest level, every step forward is extremely difficult. But Lin Yun has not only reached the highest level, he has already surpassed the highest level.
Limits are not so easy to break.
The limit after the limit is even more difficult.
If breaking through to the intermediate Saint realm is this difficult and takes this long, how long will it take to break through to the advanced Saint realm?
It was very worried that even if Lin Yun broke through to the intermediate Saint realm, he would stop at the peak of the intermediate Saint realm and never be able to break through to the advanced Saint realm again.
In that case, Lin Yun might really be just a little bit away from breaking through the thirty-fifth level of this universe.
Although there are examples like Zhenwu Shengjun and his group, several of whom have cultivated to the Saint King realm, and a few others have cultivated to the Upper Saint or Peak Saint realm, Lin Yun's performance has always been extremely extraordinary. It seems that surpassing those people would not be difficult for him.
However, it can't help but worry.
It has seen many geniuses who initially performed brilliantly, but later became quite ordinary, and eventually faded into obscurity, even falling short of those who performed only moderately at the beginning. There are far too many people like this.
It fears that Lin Yun is also this kind of person.
This concern is not without reason.
It was precisely because Lin Yun's performance had been so amazing that it feared that Lin Yun's foundation was not solid and his base was not firm, so that if he performed well in the early stages, he would find it difficult to continue later.
"Lin Yun, that shouldn't be the case, right? During this period, I've observed his cultivation and so on, and he doesn't seem to have an unstable foundation... Also, he was able to break through the thirty-fourth heaven of this universe so easily, so his foundation shouldn't be unstable..." The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower muttered to itself.
"If only I could capture a ghost cultivator at the intermediate Saint level..." The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower then looked outside and thought regretfully.
At this time, there were still several Saint-level ghost cultivators guarding the outside world, as well as many Saint-level ghost cultivators, including mid-level Saint-level, high-level Saint-level, and even peak Saint-level ghost cultivators.
Unfortunately, only the Saint-level ghost cultivators were easy to deal with. With the Saint-King level ghost cultivators still around, it didn't dare to capture them. It was afraid that if it captured the Saint-level ghost cultivators, the Saint-King level ghost cultivators would break into the core space of the Heavenly Dao Tower where they were located.
That would be troublesome.
The Heavenly Dao Tower itself is very strong. Those Saint-level ghost cultivators cannot break through it from the outside, but they can easily destroy it from inside.
If it were just a low-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator, it would be fine. Although Lin Yun's current strength is not as good as that of a low-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator, he can already easily exchange blows with one. In addition, with his ability to suppress it, he might be able to take down a low-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator.
In that case, they would be rich. Not only would they have the catalyst for Lin Yun to break through to the intermediate Saint realm, they would also have the catalyst for breaking through to the advanced Saint realm.
Unfortunately, there are several Saint-level ghost cultivators outside. Even if it captures a lower-level Saint-level ghost cultivator, it cannot resolve the situation in a short time. If these Saint-level ghost cultivators coordinate their attacks from both inside and outside, it might be doomed.
The Heavenly Tower was their last line of defense.
We absolutely cannot take this risk.
...
Outside the Tiandao Tower.
While True Martial Saint Lord and the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower were anxious, those Saint Lord-level ghost cultivators were also extremely anxious.
“It’s been almost five years… Lin Yun and True Martial Saint Lord still haven’t come out… Could it be that they really made this Heavenly Dao Tower magic treasure recognize its master?” A low-level Saint Lord-level ghost cultivator transmitted his voice, his tone anxious.
"Probably not? This Heavenly Dao Tower has never seemed to have an owner!" another lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator transmitted his voice.
“Perhaps they haven’t yet made this Heavenly Dao Tower recognize them as their master, but they are already in the process. Otherwise, how could they have stayed in this Heavenly Dao Tower for so long, in addition to all the changes it has undergone? This is very inconsistent with the information we have obtained in this universe…” The only mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator said in a low voice.
"We can't wait any longer. Lin Yun has broken through the thirty-fourth heaven of this universe, and with the help of this powerful magic weapon, his cultivation speed must be extremely fast. By the time he comes out, we don't know what his strength will be!" After a pause, the mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator continued.
"What does Brother Ao mean?" A lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator looked at the middle-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator and asked.
The other lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivators also turned their gazes in that direction.
"Force them out!" the mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator said calmly.
"Force them out?"
How do we force them to come out?
The group of Saint-level ghost cultivators were taken aback and asked questions one after another.
Some of the Saint-level ghost cultivators seemed to be deep in thought.
“During this time, we also found out about Lin Yun and Zhenwu Saint Monarch. They both come from a place called Immortal Origin Holy Land. Among them, Lin Yun is only in his thirties…” the mid-level Saint Monarch ghost cultivator said slowly.
"In his thirties..." When the mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator said this, the other ghost cultivators couldn't help but change their expressions. They already knew this information, but hearing it again still shocked them.
Although Lin Yun's strength was far inferior to theirs when they last encountered him, his strength at such a young age was terrifying. That is why they were most wary of him.
If someone possesses such terrifying strength in their thirties, and then breaks through the thirty-fourth heaven of this universe, how strong must their strength be after another five years?
They really can't wait any longer.
Lin Yun is a major threat and must be eliminated quickly.
"In conclusion, Lin Yun should be a person who values relationships. If we threaten him with the humans from the Immortal Origin Holy Land, he shouldn't remain unmoved..." The mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator concluded after recounting some things about Lin Yun.
Although the second passage they opened between the universe and the Netherworld was within the Immortal Origin Realm, not all humans in the Immortal Origin Realm were killed, including those on Earth, the former site of the Immortal Origin Holy Land.
Thanks to the fact that humans are the dominant species in the Immortal Realm and on Earth, they have a lot of knowledge about the different species of living beings. They know that humans are the most powerful of all beings, starting out weak but growing very easily.
After they entered this universe, they discovered this fact and found that this universe was actually an unopen universe. After creating this universe as a captive place, they began to restrain their subordinates and forbid them from indiscriminately killing humans in the Immortal Origin Realm and on Earth.
Therefore, the immortal realm and humanity on Earth were not wiped out under those circumstances.
"It's a pity that we discovered this universe too late, before it was even opened up. The vast majority of humans in the Immortal Origin Realm and on Earth were already killed. Otherwise, with more lives lost, the effect might have been even greater..." As he spoke, the mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator sighed inwardly.
"As expected!" Upon hearing the words of the mid-level Saint King Ghost Cultivator, some lower-level Saint King Ghost Cultivators thought to themselves that this matter was not complicated. In fact, they had thought of it long ago, but they had not brought it up.
"Those people are so weak, while Lin Yun and the True Martial Saint King are so powerful, why would they care about their lives?" Some lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivators also raised questions.
“That’s right. We strong ones have all come from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Why would we care about the lives of those ants?” Another lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator nodded slightly in agreement.
As it spoke, it turned its head and glanced at the group of Saint-level ghost cultivators in the distance.
It judges others by its own standards. Some of those saint-level ghost cultivators are its subordinates. However, if there is a way to increase its strength by sacrificing these subordinates, it will not hesitate to sacrifice them.
During this time, it had been considering one thing: there were also some Saint-level beings in this universe, but their realms were not very strong. If these Saint-level ghost cultivators devoured them, they could increase their strength, but the increase would be limited.
It was wondering whether it should let those saint-level beings devour a few of its subordinates first, making them stronger, before it devoured them.
"Therefore, Lin Yun's age is his weakness. Such a young creature has limited psychological maturity. In addition, given his personality, it's hard for him not to be moved when we threaten him with the lives of those humans from the Immortal Origin Holy Land!" The mid-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator, who was in the form of a three-headed dog, grinned slightly and said ferociously.
"What if he still doesn't come out?" a low-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator asked persistently. This ghost cultivator had the appearance of a bull-headed human, and should have the genes of the bull race, which might explain his bull-like personality.
"Then kill those humans from the Immortal Origin Holy Land!" the three-headed dog said, its eyes turning cold.
"Kill them...and then what?" A group of Saint-level ghost cultivators choked, and one of them asked.
The other Saint-level ghost cultivators also looked at the three-headed dog.
Yes, if we kill him, what if Lin Yun still doesn't come out?
“This is the worst outcome. At that point, we can’t wait any longer. Although it’s very tempting to have an unopened universe as our breeding ground, we can no longer monopolize this universe. We must involve stronger ghost cultivators in this matter. Even if they eat the meat and we can only drink a little soup, we won’t give up this universe and end up with nothing…” the three-headed dog said in a deep voice.
"An even stronger ghost cultivator?" The other Saint-level ghost cultivators' expressions changed.
An unopened universe became their breeding ground. They were well aware of how great the benefits were. It could become a source of inexhaustible resources for them, and could be the force that allowed them to rise in the Netherworld.
Once this information is conveyed to stronger ghost cultivators, their best outcome will truly be nothing more than scraps; in fact, they might get nothing at all. The difference between the former and the latter is enormous.
“Actually, between Lin Yun and True Martial Saint King, the one who poses the greatest threat to us is Lin Yun. Brother Ao is right, Lin Yun is very young, which is his biggest weakness. We threaten him with the lives of so many of his clansmen, and he will definitely not be unmoved. Even if he doesn’t come out in the end, his mind will be greatly affected. At that time, it will be very difficult for him to cultivate to a higher realm…” A lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Upon hearing the words of this lower-level Saint King ghost cultivator, the other Saint King ghost cultivators all turned to look. One of them spoke up, saying, "Brother Mu, what you mean by that..."
“What I mean is, perhaps we don’t need to tell those more powerful ghost cultivators about this! If Lin Yun’s strength doesn’t increase any further, he’s no match for us!” The lower-level Saint King-level ghost cultivator who had just spoken, also known as Brother Wood, had a natural green face. Hearing this, he gritted his teeth and said.
Upon hearing this, the other Saint-level ghost cultivators all seemed to be deep in thought.
"Brother Mu makes a lot of sense!"
We are well aware of how difficult it is for a powerful being to cultivate in an unexplored universe!
If Lin Yun's mind is affected, he may find it difficult to make further progress!
Furthermore, when he entered this Heavenly Dao Tower, he was only at the third level of the Super Realm, and his strength was only comparable to a superior saint. Even if he breaks through to the saint realm, he may not have the strength to threaten us!
Once he breaks through to the Saint Realm, he won't be able to stay in this universe for very long!
If we just stall until he leaves this universe, this unopened universe will fall into our hands!
At most, it will take a million years to get results!
One of the Saint-level ghost cultivators was intrigued and nodded in agreement.
If they pay more attention over these one million years, that's all they need to do.
A million years is but a fleeting moment for such powerful beings.
Although the connection between a living universe and the underworld will slowly repair itself over time, by actively reinforcing the spatial channel and using some special methods, it is possible to maintain the spatial channel between this universe and the underworld for hundreds of millions or even billions of years.
Thus, an unexplored universe becomes their breeding ground, which is extremely beneficial and well worth the gamble.
"No! We can't gamble!"
Don't forget another piece of information we received!
Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult for a top cultivator who has not opened up the universe of living beings to make further progress!
However, thousands of years ago, a powerful figure named Li Er appeared in this universe of living beings!
In just a few thousand years, he led a few dozen people to break through more than ten layers of this universe!
In just a few thousand years, these people cultivated dozens of saints and several saint-king level experts!
Now that Lin Yun has broken through the thirty-fourth heaven of this universe, and with the help of the True Martial Saint King who experienced what happened back then, how could his cultivation speed be slow?
Even if we don't mention that he has cultivated for thousands of years to reach the Saint King realm, we would still have a hard time dealing with him if he only cultivated to the Upper Saint realm or the Peak Saint realm!
Such a risky move could really leave us with nothing!
At that moment, the three-headed dog demon shook his head, quite certain.
"If we threaten those humans from the Immortal Origin Holy Land and Lin Yun still doesn't come out, we only have two choices!"
First, we tell some powerful ghost cultivators about what's happening here. They eat the meat, and we drink the soup!
"Secondly, we'll quickly wipe out all the living beings in this universe, and then we can abandon it!" Cerberus said, a determined glint in his eyes.
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