Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

At a time like this, an ordinary person would likely be too afraid to say another word.

But Lin Yun just smiled serenely.

So what if he faced a thousand armies and ten thousand horses? Before, he might have felt a sliver of worry. But now, he had no such considerations. Faced with the enemies before him, the best thing to do was to go all out and have a good fight.

"Gu Xiande, don't think you can scare me with a display like this," Lin Yun said, his voice cold. "If this were before, I might have been afraid. But now? Heh, how many experts does your Flowing Cloud Sect have left? The ones behind you… can they even kill me?"

Looking at the smug Gu Xiande, Lin Yun just sneered. After reaching the Sky-Soaring Realm, his strength had increased by an unknown number of times compared to before. Even under such an encirclement, he felt no fear. If the Flowing Cloud Sect believed they could kill him here with their current strength, they were gravely mistaken.

Gu Xiande had originally intended to use this show of force to pressure him. He never imagined that Lin Yun would be even calmer than he was. But Gu Xiande didn't dwell on it. Hong Xiu had already made arrangements before he came here. This time, Lin Yun would die without a doubt.

"I have said all I am going to say." Gu Xiande's expression turned ruthless. "Since you insist on choosing this path, then this venerable one will grant you the opportunity."

Where was the slightest trace of his previous benevolent appearance? This was the real Gu Xiande.

The various powers of the cultivation world were gathered here to watch, but for Gu Xiande, as long as Lin Yun died, all his problems would be readily solved. As for the conflict with the Beast Taming Sect, they would only need to take a small step back afterward to easily suppress the whole affair.

"Everyone," Gu Xiande said, raising his head to address the crowd. "As you all know, we have no other choice now. If we let this boy go today, the consequences will be dire. So, regardless of how today's events proceed, I only ask that the result does not spin out of control."

The representatives looked at each other, then, after a moment, they all nodded in agreement.

Zhen Pingqing glanced at Tang Miaoling standing beside him. He said with a smile, "Gu Xiande has made a ruthless decision this time. It seems this won't be a simple matter."

Tang Miaoling remained silent. To be honest, she wasn't sure what the true objective of these people was. If they killed Lin Yun here today, would the Beast Taming Sect truly just let the matter rest? From what she knew of Jiang Zhengqing, this would likely stir up an unprovoked war. But at this moment, she had no good solution either.

"All the major powers are gathered here. Right now, everyone's attention is on the Flowing Cloud Sect. How they handle this will be a test of Gu Xiande's ability," she said, her words somewhat reserved.

No one knew what would happen next. Faced with the Mountain-Guarding Formation and a siege by so many elders, even with Lin Yun's outstanding strength, his situation was still cause for concern. Too many people were watching his every move. But for now, the situation did not seem any more optimistic than they had previously thought. Although they all wanted to see how the Flowing Cloud Sect would handle this, not a single one dared to stand up and stop them.

"At the end of the day, these matters are far more complicated than we imagine," Zhen Pingqing continued. "And in this situation, even if Lin Yun could actually defeat Gu Xiande, could he, with his own power alone, destroy the entire Flowing Cloud Sect?"

Many sects in the cultivation world now wanted to take this opportunity to hit the Flowing Cloud Sect while they were down. But only Zhen Pingqing knew that this was fundamentally impossible. Unless the Beast Taming Sect was willing to take the lead now and rally a force to destroy them, no single sect in the entire cultivation world could accomplish such a feat. Even the Beast Taming Sect would have to seriously consider the price of such an action. And given Jiang Zhengqing's character, it was highly unlikely he would make such a reckless move.

Within the encirclement, although Lin Yun's gaze was fixed on Gu Xiande, his attention was actually focused on Bai Zhuqing. He appeared completely unconcerned, but Lin Yun knew that Bai Zhuqing was deliberately getting closer to him, waiting for a chance to strike when he wasn't paying attention. If he were to lower his guard at a time like this, it would be a single road to death. Lin Yun was no fool; he certainly wouldn't be so reckless on this point.

Just then, several disciples of the Flowing Cloud Sect stepped forward.

"Sect Master. Let us deal with this boy first. We will let him understand the consequences of opposing us."

As they spoke, they glanced down at Lin Yun. Indeed, in their eyes, a young man like this couldn't possibly stir up any great winds and waves.

Gu Xiande certainly didn't mind them making a move. Although he knew they might not be a match for Lin Yun, using this opportunity to wear down Lin Yun's strength wasn't a bad idea.

"Since Xing Hongfang and Liu Yichun are both willing to step up, then this will be your chance to perform well."

Xing Hongfang and Liu Yichun had originally been worried that Gu Xiande wouldn't agree. Now, they had no such concerns. When they looked at Lin Yun again, their eyes were full of derision.

Although Lin Yun had been unimpeded on his journey here, they knew it was because the Flowing Cloud Sect hadn't used its true power against him. But now, things were different. The situation had changed. With all the major sects watching their every move, how could they possibly allow an outsider like Lin Yun to act so recklessly here?

From this perspective, Lin Yun's situation was precarious.

But as Lin Yun faced Xing Hongfang and Liu Yichun, the expression on his face was as calm as ever. For others, this might be a troublesome situation. But for the current Lin Yun, it was all nothing more than child's play.

Liu Yichun and Xing Hongfang thought they had found the perfect opportunity to be in the spotlight. In reality, they had just become Lin Yun's stepping stones.

After Gu Xiande gave his approval, the two of them descended from the air, launching a pincer attack on Lin Yun from the left and right.

Although this boy was only at the Sky-Soaring Realm, he had, after all, made it here unobstructed. It was clear his strength was considerable. So, even though the two of them were at the Spirit Cauldron Realm, they didn't dare to be careless. Long before this, Lin Yun's true strength had become a mystery. Many times, despite a gap in cultivation realms, he had still been able to easily crush his opponents. Thus, they didn't dare to relax even when facing him.

At this moment, facing a simultaneous pincer attack from two opponents, the corners of Lin Yun's lips just curled upwards. His figure retreated rapidly, opening a gap between them in the blink of an eye.

Faced with two attackers, he showed not the slightest hint of panic.