Chapter 2081 A Strange Trial (3)

Chapter 2081 A Strange Trial (3)

Yun Lintian visualized all the relics not as individual pathways but as a single, unified entity. He channeled his divine energy, spirit essence, and indomitable will into this unified channel.

Roar!

The result was immediate. A blinding light erupted from his body, dwarfing even the divine energy bearing down upon him. The Azure Dragon roared to life, its emerald eyes blazing with newfound intensity.

With a mighty push, Yun Lintian surged his unified energy forward, driving back the torrent of starlight. The tide turned, the divine energy dissipating before the renewed power welling up from within him.

King of Destruction, the True God fragment, observed the scene with a flicker of surprise in its stellar eyes. This mortal challenger's sheer force of will was beyond anything it had anticipated.

The onslaught ceased. The swirling vortex of starlight above Yun Lintian's platform vanished, leaving a serene emptiness in its wake. King of Destruction's voice boomed once more, tinged with newfound respect.

"You have shown remarkable resilience, challenger. You have passed the second stage. Prepare yourself for the final challenge."

The white platform beneath Yun Lintian's feet began to glow, and the surrounding nebulae swirled faster. He braced himself, unsure what the final challenge within this bizarre trial might hold.

The blinding light subsided, revealing a sight that stole Yun Lintian's breath away. Ten colossal figures materialized before him, their bodies radiating an aura of power so immense it made the very fabric of space and time tremble.

Each figure mirrored the King of Destruction in some way, a being of pure light, but their forms took on distinct aspects – a warrior clad in celestial armor, a scholar with galaxies swirling around its head, a judge with an expression of absolute impartiality. These weren't mere fragments of power, these were True Gods in all their terrifying majesty.

Yun Lintian's heart hammered against his ribs. He had faced powerful opponents before, but nothing could have prepared him for this. Ten True Gods? This wasn't a challenge; it was a death sentence.

A heavy silence descended upon the celestial expanse. Then, the God of War, a figure radiating a fierce energy, spoke. His voice boomed across the void, shaking Yun Lintian to his core.

"What do you mean, mortal?" the Scholar God boomed, its celestial voice laced with curiosity.

"Where are the others who entered this tower?" Yun Lintian challenged. "Have they too accepted your judgment, or are they trapped, silenced like canaries in a gilded cage?"

The Judge God remained silent, its expression unreadable. But Yun Lintian pressed on.

"And who placed this trial here? Was it you, guardians of this realm, or is it a test from a higher power you serve?"

His questions hung heavy in the celestial expanse. The Ten Grand Gods exchanged glances, a silent conversation passing between them.

Finally, the God of War spoke with a hint of grudging respect. "Bold words, mortal. You dare question the very foundation of our existence."

"Questioning doesn't equate to defiance," Yun Lintian countered. "I simply seek understanding. If this trial is truly a test of limit, then show me a challenge worthy of my strength. Don't force me to accept a preordained fate."

The celestial expanse crackled with unseen energy. Silence stretched on, thick with tension. Then, to Yun Lintian's surprise, the Scholar God spoke once more.

"Very well, mortal. You have shown us a different perspective. Perhaps our judgment was hasty. The final challenge... will be a duel."

A single True God stepped forward, its form radiating an aura of pure energy. "I, the God of Valor, will test your mettle. If you can withstand my attack, you will earn the right to leave this place... and the right to continue questioning."

Yun Lintian met the God of Valor's gaze, a flicker of a smile playing on his lips. He had gambled, and it seemed he had won.

This wasn't a victory over the Ten Grand Gods, but it was a step towards earning their respect, and perhaps, even finding answers to the mysteries that lay beyond the Tower of Limit...