Chapter 898: Chapter 438: Lingyun Pavilion, Heavenly End Secret Realm

The battle ended, and the Array Prohibition began to exert its effect, causing the potholes on the training platform to disappear and the area to revert to its original state.

At the same time, the crowd noticed two new presences behind them and couldn’t help but turn to look.

“Lu Yun?”

“Junior Brother Lu Yun.”

“Senior Brother Gongsun.”

An endless stream of voices rose one after another, including a mix of surprise and joy.

The news of Lu Yun’s seclusion was known to all, so his sudden appearance was naturally met with excitement and delight.

Especially for Zhang Zhongyuan, who had visited Cloud Peak to discuss important matters with Lu Yun.

Having learned that Lu Yun had been in seclusion, he was prepared to give up hope, but unexpectedly, he encountered Lu Yun emerging from seclusion just as he was advising the disciples of Cloud Peak–a pleasant surprise indeed.

“I must have good fortune, for I witnessed a splendid battle just as I emerged from seclusion,” said Lu Yun, nodding and smiling at Dugu Jue, Xiao Yun, and Ye Xingchen after greeting everyone.

Indeed, he and Gongsun Zhonghong had already arrived when the battle between Dugu Jue, Xiao Yun, and Ye Xingchen was at its most exciting.

But since everyone else was engrossed in the battle, and Lu Yun intentionally concealed their presences to avoid disturbing the combatants on the training platform, no one else had noticed.

“Both of you have mastered a Seventh Grade Divine Power and cultivated it to a certain realm, which puts you on par with most Official Disciples. The only difference now is your cultivation realm,” he commented.

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This was not mere flattery but sincere praise.

In the entire Green Flame Palace, any Official Disciple who could cultivate a Seventh Grade Divine Power to Perfection would be considered to have average ability.

If one could master two or three Perfection-level Seventh Grade Divine Powers, they would be regarded as above average, barely qualifying as genius.

Four or more would place them in the top tier, all potential candidates for the Heavenly Pride with either ten or eleven layers of power.

Even Lu Yun, during his time in the Heavenly Human Realm, had only mastered six Perfection-level Seventh Grade Divine Powers.

Of course, that was just because he had more tricks up his sleeve and didn’t want to waste any extra Divine Power Value.

Receiving Lu Yun’s praise, Xiao Yun and Ye Xingchen felt a sense of happiness, and even the gloom from Dugu Jue’s previous defeat lightened considerably.

Lu Yun then turned his gaze to Dugu Jue, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

“Congratulations on entering the realm of the Saber domain,” Lu Yun said earnestly.

If Xiao Yun and Ye Xingchen’s displayed talents satisfied him, then Dugu Jue’s achievement was a genuine surprise.

Reaching the Saber domain in Saber Cultivation meant that Dugu Jue had stepped onto a path no weaker than swordsmanship. His potential suddenly surpassed that of everyone in the Wild Origin Continent and most of the Green Flame Palace’s Official Disciples.

In light of his attainment of the Saber domain at the fourth layer of the Heavenly Human Realm, his talent was only slightly below that of Zhang Henshui from the past.

However, Zhang Henshui, before completing his trial, had been recognized by a powerful World Master and taken as a Disciple.

This indicated a bright future for Dugu Jue.

“I recall that you also use a saber, right?” Dugu Jue looked intently at Lu Yun.

“Indeed.”

Lu Yun nodded.

“Then, to what extent has your Saber Cultivation reached? Could you let me experience it?” Dugu Jue’s eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement as he looked at Lu Yun.

In his view, Lu Yun must have already reached the Saber domain and elevated it to a very high realm.

And he, having just transformed from the realm of Saber Intent to Saber domain, was unclear about many things. If Lu Yun could provide guidance, he would surely improve rapidly.

However, the answer disappointed him.

“You have surpassed me in Saber Cultivation, so in this aspect, I cannot give you any guidance. You’ll need to explore on your own or find a famous master,” said Lu Yun.

Perhaps seeing the disappointment and confusion in Dugu Jue’s eyes, Lu Yun explained, “The path of the Saber does not suit me.”

Both Saber Cultivation and swordsmanship are supreme paths and, once chosen, cannot be combined with others.

If Lu Yun wanted to pursue Saber Cultivation, it would be quite easy for him.

However, for him, the saber was just a weapon and Saber Technique merely one method of attack.

Entering the realm of the Saber domain would mean he could only focus on Saber Cultivation thereafter.

But he did not want to follow that supreme path, as there were even more powerful routes available to him.

These details he did not explain to Dugu Jue or the others, and they did not inquire further.

Afterward, Lu Yun looked at Zhang Zhongyuan and nodded slightly.

“Senior Brother Zhang, since you’ve come all the way to Cloud Peak, we must treat you well.”

“Haha, you are too kind, Junior Brother Lu,” Zhang Zhongyuan replied.

Atop Goddess Peak, a lofty pavilion stood surrounded by majestic mountains, dense woods, and bamboo groves. Rushing streams and turbulent waters added to the scenery, making it an excellent place for gatherings and revelry.

Additionally, standing in the pavilion and looking down, one could see most of Cloud Peak, evoking a bold spirit of lofty ambitions.

Following a grand feast, Gongsun Zhonghong, Dugu Jue, and the others took their leave one after another, leaving only Lu Yun and Zhang Zhongyuan in the Lingyun Pavilion.

Lu Yun set down his wine cup, slowly stood up, and walked to the window to admire the evening glow and sunset unique to Cloud Peak.

Below the landscape bathed in brilliant red twilight, rushing streams cascaded, and cranes danced with a serene and indescribable beauty.

Zhang Zhongyuan also set down his cup and walked to the window, standing shoulder to shoulder with Lu Yun and gazing into the distance at the spiritual peaks, his face calm but his mind preparing to speak.

After a moment of silence, he finally began to speak slowly.

“Junior Brother Lu, have you heard about the impending opening of the Heavenly End Secret Realm?”