This martial saint is too cautious.

Chapter 363 Insightful Analysis (Third Update, Seeking Reading and Monthly Tickets)

"Brother Lin, I can't really explain what happened either. After leaving the Taiqing Altar, I only have a vague memory of my experience there. But when I try to think about it carefully, I can't remember what I went through."

Lin Yan heard Gu Xun's voice transmission, and upon hearing Gu Xun's words, Lin Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, unable to recall the specifics of what happened after he went inside.

Listen, it sounds like a dream.

In dreams, many people can clearly remember the details of their dreams while they are still half asleep and half awake, but once they actually wake up, they forget the details of the dream and only vaguely remember the general outline.

"After I came out, there was just a voice telling me that if I could get through another hurdle, I would definitely gain a lot, but I didn't really know what that gain would be."

Gu Xun transmitted his thoughts to Lin Yan, recounting his experiences at the Taiqing Altar, but these were mostly feelings without any specific details.

Lin Yan listened silently. He now understood why the senior from the Taiyi Sword Sect spoke so vaguely. It was because he had no idea what had happened at the Taiqing Altar and could only gloss over it.

One hundred breaths!

The fourth stone pillar lights up.

"We've passed the fourth level."

Luo Chen looked at the fourth stone pillar that lit up in the square and murmured, "Qiu Zhan has already passed the fourth level, and at an extremely fast speed."

He also passed the fourth level, but when he came out, he learned from his companions that it took him nearly five hundred breaths, five times longer than the opponent's time.

Lin Yan's expression didn't change much. Qiu Zhan was indeed a Void Aspect expert, and the fact that he could rank on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy List was enough to demonstrate his talent and strength.

Three hundred breaths later, the fifth stone pillar lit up!

Exclamations of surprise rang out from the scene.

Passing all five tests is the best result among the hundreds of people who entered.

The entire square was filled with thousands of martial artists at the moment. Of course, most of them were just there to watch the excitement. Everyone knew that only a few hundred people were truly qualified to enter the Taiqing Divine Altar, and almost half of them had already gone in.

"The question now is whether Qiu Zhan can pass the sixth level."

When Luo Chen said this, he glanced at Lin Yan with a worried expression.

Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged. He had not come to Taiqing Palace for Taiqing Altar. It was none of his business how many trials Qiu Zhan could overcome, unless Qiu Zhan could directly enter the Cave Heaven Realm after leaving Taiqing Altar. Otherwise, challenging him would have the same result.

Not long after the uproar at the scene, the five stone pillars suddenly dimmed, and their luster abruptly disappeared.

"fine."

Gu Xun patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief. If Qiu Zhan passed the sixth level, it would probably put a lot of pressure on Brother Lin.

Ten breaths later, Qiu Zhan emerged from the clouds, his expression somewhat dazed, but the next moment his gaze cleared, and his eyes—

It landed on Lin Yan instantly.

When Qiu Zhan's gaze fell on Lin Yan, everyone present knew that Qiu Zhan was provoking Lin Yan.

Now that he has passed the fifth test, it's up to Lin Yan to decide.

But to everyone's surprise, Qiu Zhan not only gave him a provocative look, but also spoke, uttering words that instantly silenced the scene: "Lin Yan—I, ranked eighty-first on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking, challenge you."

The scene fell silent instantly!

No one expected that Qiu Zhan would challenge Lin Yan after leaving the Taiqing Altar.

Didn't we agree before that the competition would be about who could clear more levels at the Taiqing Altar?

Why the sudden change of heart?

"mean!"

Luo Chen spoke first. Qiu Zhan was a Void Aspect expert, and ordinary True Qi martial artists dared not speak, but he was not afraid. He was not only a half-step Dharma Aspect, but his father was also the Shu Nan Dao Inspector, and a Dharma Aspect third-level expert.

It's obvious that Qiu Zhan must have gained something from the Taiqing Altar and improved his strength, which is why he suddenly changed his mind and changed from competing in the altar challenge to taking on a challenge.

Many of the Dharma Aspect Realm experts present also had strange expressions; Qiu Zhan had completely disregarded the dignity of Dharma Aspect Realm experts.

He challenged Lin Yan as soon as he gained something, not only because his strength improved and he gained confidence, but also because he was afraid that Lin Yan would enter the Taiqing Divine Altar afterward, gain something, and his strength would also improve.

"If I remember correctly, the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking has a hidden reward: if you become the number one in a certain realm on the list and maintain that position for three years, you will receive a great medicine as a reward."

An elderly man in the Realm of Reality slowly spoke. Although he was not on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking, he knew several friends on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking and learned about the hidden rewards of the ranking from them.

"Qiu Zhan has maintained his 80th place for more than two years, and he is not far from three years. He probably originally planned to use this great medicine reward to break through to the Reality Realm. Now his ranking has been squeezed out by Lin Yan. But as long as he regains his ranking, he can still receive the reward after three years."

"If I were Qiu Zhan, I would do the same for the sake of breaking through the realm. Compared to breaking through to the Realm of Reality, a little face is nothing."

These two experts at the Realm of Reality were able to understand Qiu Zhan. Only they themselves knew the hardships they had endured when they broke through from the Illusory Realm to the Realm of Reality.

"Uncle Lin, you don't have to agree."

After cursing, Luo Chen also spoke up to remind Lin Yan.

Even if you want to take on the challenge, you can wait until the Taiqing Altar is completed before accepting it.

Gu Xun originally wanted to use telepathy to persuade him, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea. He couldn't get involved in this kind of confrontation between Dharma Aspects, and judging from Lin Yan's behavior when he fought for supremacy in the Central Plains, he wasn't the kind of person to act impulsively.

"What, you're afraid?"

Seeing Lin Yan's silence, Qiu Zhan became somewhat anxious. He had gained a lot from entering the Taiqing Divine Altar this time, and if Lin Yan also entered, he was afraid that Lin Yan would also gain something, and then he would be unsure of his chances.

It should be noted that he had begun preparing for breaking through to the Realm of Reality two years ago, accumulating a considerable amount of martial arts resources. With the great medicine awarded by the Heavenly Pride Ranking, he was 90% confident of successfully entering the Realm of Reality.

However, not long ago, the list of prodigies in the Dharma Aspect realm was updated, and he was pushed out of the rankings. He was no longer the number one person in the Void Aspect realm. This news was like a thunderbolt to him.

Without that powerful medicine, he only had a 60% chance of success.

Sixty percent seems like a lot, but if it fails, it means that his two years of planning will be wiped out in an instant, and he will have to start accumulating martial arts resources all over again.

The whole process took four or five years. If it were those Dharma Aspect martial artists who hadn't made it onto the Prodigy Ranking, they would have accepted it. But he was a Dharma Aspect martial artist on the Prodigy Ranking, and his goal was the fifth realm of Dharma Aspect. To achieve this, he needed to break through the first three realms as quickly as possible. How could he be willing to accept this four-year delay?

"If you don't dare, according to the rules of the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking, you'll have to relinquish your ranking."

According to the rules of the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking, those with lower rankings can challenge those with higher rankings, especially adjacent rankings, and those with higher rankings cannot refuse.

Even if they use seclusion as an excuse to decline, the longest they can do so is six months. If they fail to respond within the time limit, their ranking will be automatically replaced.

Qiu Zhan's plan was simple: after defeating Lin Yan, he would immediately leave Taiqing Palace, and even if Lin Yan wanted to challenge him back later, he would delay it by saying he was in seclusion.

He wouldn't need half a year; just three more months of accumulation would be enough to meet the requirements for obtaining the Great Elixir. Once he got the Great Elixir, he would naturally be able to break through to the Realm.

The realm of appearance.

Moreover—this time, he will not hold back and will injure Lin Yan, preventing Lin Yan from gaining any benefits within the Taiqing Divine Altar. Even after Lin Yan leaves, he will not have the strength to challenge him.

"If you lose your life, then I will inherit your position on the list for the past two years."

Just when everyone thought Lin Yan would refuse for the time being, at least until after leaving the Taiqing Altar, Lin Yan spoke up.

Lin Yan's words left everyone present puzzled. What did he mean?

But soon, everyone realized what was happening.

Lin Yan was warning Qiu Zhan that challenging him would cost him his life.

"If you're so capable, then take it!"

Qiu Zhan's face was gloomy and ugly. When Lin Yan heard Qiu Zhan's words, he didn't say anything more and took three steps forward.

"Uncle Lin?"

Brother Lin.

Behind him, Luo Chen and Gu Xun hurriedly spoke up, but Lin Yan did not turn around. He simply waved his hand, knowing that Luo Chen and Gu Xun were worried about him, but he still said the same thing: as long as Qiu Zhan did not break through to the Realm of Reality, he was not afraid.

He had been silent just now because he was using his divine soul to sense Qiu Zhan's aura.

It's a bit better than entering the Taiqing Divine Altar, but that's about it.

"Lin Yan, I'd like to see today what makes you rank eighty."

Qiu Zhan let out a soft shout and took a step forward. At that moment, a terrifying aura emanated from his body, and his long robes fluttered without wind. This aura was like a sharp blade, tearing the air apart and making a loud explosion wherever it passed.

Those True Qi martial artists who were nearby felt as if their bodies were being cut by knives, their expressions changed drastically, and they all retreated.

At the same time, a Dharma image slowly appeared above Qiu Zhan's head, surrounded by three flying knives.

As soon as the three flying knives were thrown, the overwhelming pressure of the Dharma Aura instantly spread. More than 90% of the martial artists present changed color and began to circulate their true energy to resist. Those with weaker strength could only retreat.

"This Qiu Zhan is indeed worthy of having held the 80th place for two years. His Dharma Aura's pressure—if I hadn't stepped into the Realm of Reality, I would never have been his match."

An elderly man at the Realm of Reality, his eyes gleaming, scrutinized the oppressive aura emanating from Qiu Zhan.

"It can only be said that Qiu Zhan's reputation is well-deserved. To be able to mobilize the power of the Dharma Aspect to this extent with the Void Aspect Realm, the people on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking are indeed well-deserved."

"Qiu Zhan's Dharma Image Three Phases Flying Knife is quite famous in the martial arts world. One of the knives is said to be able to attack the soul."

The Dharma Aspect experts present also began to discuss among themselves, realizing that Qiu Zhan's Dharma Aspect pressure was not primarily aimed at them, and that they could withstand it by simply activating their Dharma Aspect power.

"Lin Yan, why haven't you summoned your Dharma form yet?"

Seeing that Lin Yan was still standing still, a dark look flashed in Qiu Zhan's eyes.

"To deal with you, there's no need to use any special techniques."

Lin Yan's answer sent a chill down Qiu Zhan's spine. Lin Yan's words were a blatant disregard for him. With so many martial artists present, if he couldn't defeat Lin Yan this time, he would become a laughing stock in the martial arts world.

"Fine, I'll see if your strength matches your tough talk!"

Qiu Zhan slowly raised his right arm, and streams of azure Dharma power began to flow in his palm. These Dharma powers, like liquid, slowly condensed into a ball.

"now!"

As Qiu Zhan uttered this command, the azure Dharma power in his arm instantly transformed into a giant blade over ten feet long.

The blade tip pointed directly at Lin Yan.

The moment this giant blade appeared, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the space at the blade's tip began to distort.

"The Three Phases Sect's Void-Piercing Slash." A Dharma Aspect expert recognized the technique, his expression changing slightly: "The Three Phases Sect's killing technique is extremely powerful. Martial artists of the same realm can only dodge it. Even the Dharma Aspect martial artists of the Vajra Sect wouldn't dare to withstand it head-on!"

"It's not just the Void-Piercing Slash." The old man at the Realm of Truth shook his head slightly, his gaze solemn: "Qiu Zhan's left hand also hides a method."

Upon hearing this, everyone noticed that Qiu Zhan's left hand had also been raised at some point, with a ball of dark blue lightning condensing in his palm. The lightning flickered and danced, echoing the cyan giant blade in his right hand.

The next moment, to everyone's astonishment, Qiu Zhan simultaneously brought his left and right palms together, and a ball of dark blue lightning danced on the giant blade.

"This is?"

"How did he do that?"

The two experts at the Realm of Reality exchanged a glance, both seeing apprehension in each other's eyes.

This move was something even the two of them dared not underestimate.

Qiu Zhan's face flushed red, and veins bulged on his forehead. Using this move was a huge burden for him. If he hadn't just gained something at the Taiqing Altar, he wouldn't have been able to fuse the lightning with the giant blade.

In the realm of reality, he didn't believe anyone could handle it.

"Lin Yan, take this!"

With a roar, Qiu Zhan thrust out both hands, and the cyan giant blade and lightning completely merged, transforming into a beam of light interwoven with cyan and blue, which roared towards Lin Yan.

Where the light passed, space distorted, creating a long, elongated black void.

The surrounding martial artists retreated one after another, and then all eyes fell on Lin Yan.

Can Lin Yan really withstand such a terrifying attack?

"That's it?"

Lin Yan looked at the beam of light hurtling towards him and murmured something.

This sentence stunned everyone present. It wasn't that they didn't understand what Lin Yan meant; on the contrary, they did understand, which is why they found it somewhat incomprehensible.

Just as everyone was stunned, Lin Yan moved and took a step forward.

The next moment, a punch was thrown.

Raise your hand and throw a punch.

All everyone saw were two simple movements from Lin Yan, without any light or unusual phenomena, just like an ordinary person clenching their fist and preparing to throw a punch.

But this seemingly ordinary punch caused the expressions of all the Dharma Aspect Realm martial artists in the square to change instantly the moment Lin Yan threw it.

"This is----"

The old man in the Realm of Reality's pupils contracted sharply, as if he had seen something unbelievable.

The pillar of light, which carried unparalleled power, collapsed with a deafening roar.

There was no loud noise, no dazzling collision, and no energy fluctuations.

The pillar of light collapsed in an extremely bizarre way.

A moment later, the pillar of light vanished completely, and before anyone could even react, Lin Yan's fist had already slammed into...

Qiu Zhan's chest.

"Perfectly detailed and meticulous".

Lin Yan whispered that, with the help of the Martial Dao Fruit, his Infinite Kill technique had reached the fourth level.

It is subtle and profound, capable of unleashing tremendous energy from the smallest details.

As for Qiu Zhan's Dharma body soul attack—he had just sensed a slight change in his soul, but it was as if someone had blown a gust of wind on him, and it had no effect whatsoever.

Qiu Zhan looked down at his chest, his face still blank, as if he couldn't figure out what had happened. But the next moment his body exploded, his internal organs and bones were destroyed by the force of the fist in an instant, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

quiet!

The entire square was deathly silent.

The square, filled with thousands of people, fell silent at that moment. Everyone stared blankly at the slowly dissipating blood mist, from the Dharma Images to the True Qi, their minds completely blank.

Qiu Zhan, the eighty-first on the list of prodigies of the Dharma Aspect Realm, who had held the top spot in the Void Aspect Realm for more than two years, is gone just like that?

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