Chapter 40: The Arrogant Cheng Lin

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: The Arrogant Cheng Lin"Hmph!" Cheng Lin sneered coldly, "Just you wait, coward. You will regret this!" After speaking, Cheng Lin’s body swayed, swiftly entering the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda. The first level of the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda lit up quickly. Most people thought it would take some time before Cheng Lin could pass the first level, but surprisingly, within just a dozen breaths, the second level lit up. This meant that, within such a short period of time, Cheng Lin had already cleared the first level’s assessment. "What incredible speed!" People were astonished. Especially those who had entered the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda before were even more amazed as they knew how formidable the pagoda was and couldn’t understand how Cheng Lin could have passed the first level so quickly. Half an hour later, the third level also lit up. This meant that Cheng Lin had passed the second level and had become a Two-star talent! "What incredible speed!" people sighed again. Half an hour later, the fourth level lit up. Cheng Lin had successfully passed the third level of the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda and had entered the fourth level... "A Three-star talent? Cheng Lin is a Three-star talent? No wonder he was so impressive before!" someone exclaimed again. "Hmm, not bad!" Even Li Rou, the elder, upon seeing Cheng Lin’s performance, nodded in satisfaction and wondered, "I just don’t know how long he can last in the fourth level of the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda." "Whoosh!" As soon as the elder Li Rou finished speaking, Cheng Lin flew out of the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda. Cheng Lin stopped as a Three-star talent. However, that was enough to make Cheng Lin feel proud. Because becoming a Three-star talent also meant Cheng Lin was now an Unparalleled Genius. As long as Cheng Lin’s journey doesn’t face any unexpected issues, he’s sure to become an expert Unparalleled Genius. "Not bad, cultivate well!" Elder Li Rou encouraged Cheng Lin. "Thank you, elder!" Cheng Lin respectfully said, "I will definitely cultivate diligently!" Elder Li Rou’s beauty made Cheng Lin want to glance a bit longer, but he did not dare, so he lowered his head. Then, Cheng Lin looked over at Lin Fan again, and said with a cold laugh, "I hope you can become a Three-star disciple too, otherwise, you won’t even qualify to compete with me!" Lin Fan shrugged indifferently, saying, "Just a Three-star disciple, and you think it’s worth showing off?" "Hmph!" After snorting, Cheng Lin didn’t say much else. He decided in his heart that he must make Lin Fan embarrass himself later. "Alright, let’s continue!" Elder Li Rou said again. Immediately after, Liu Junli swiftly entered the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda. A dozen breaths later, Liu Junli entered the second level. Shortly after, Liu Junli entered the third level. Not long after half an hour had passed, Liu Junli entered the fourth level. With Liu Junli entering the fourth level, it meant that another Three-star talent was born... "Hmm, not bad!" Elder Li Rou nodded in satisfaction once again, happily saying, "The quality of disciples this year is good, with two emerging as Three-star talents? Very good, very good! Hopefully, Liu Junli can last a bit longer in the fourth level!" Time passed by every minute and second! Approximately an hour later, Liu Junli finally flew out of the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda. "Very good, excellent!" Li Rou walked up to Liu Junli and said, "Although you are still just a Three-star talent, your talent is indeed exceptional, close to a Four-star talent. Cultivate well!" "Yes!" Liu Junli replied. Finally, Elder Li Rou looked at Lin Fan again and said, "It’s your turn!" "Yes, elder!" replied Lin Fan. Then Lin Fan took a step forward, preparing to enter the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda directly. However, at this moment, Cheng Lin suddenly stood up and said, "Wait a moment!" "Hmm?" Lin Fan stopped and turned to look at Cheng Lin, asking coldly, "What is it?" Lin Fan was not polite in his speech. Since Cheng Lin was hostile towards him, naturally, Lin Fan wouldn’t be polite either. Cheng Lin laughed loudly and said, "Remember what I just said, you better become a Three-star Unparalleled Genius, otherwise, you won’t even have the qualifications to compete with me." "Heh heh!" Lin Fan laughed casually again and said, "You’re wrong. It should be you who aren’t qualified to compete with me!" Cheng Lin said, "You’re just good at talking, let’s wait and see!" Lin Fan just waved his hand and didn’t say much. Because Lin Fan really didn’t want to waste words with Cheng Lin. Soon, Lin Fan entered the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda... and after entering the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda, Lin Fan also became fully alert, knowing that it must be no ordinary place inside. If he wasn’t careful in his responses, he might end up capsizing in the sewer. "Hmm? Holy Soul Domain?" In the next moment, Lin Fan was incredibly astonished. He was horrified to find that he had somehow entered the Holy Soul Domain? "What on earth is going on?" Lin Fan was extremely puzzled in his heart: "How did I mysteriously enter the Holy Soul Domain? Could it be that the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda leads to the Holy Soul Domain?" "Brother Lin Fan!" Just then, a gentle voice sounded, and upon hearing this voice, Lin Fan felt his mind swept away. Because this voice had appeared countless times in Lin Fan’s dreams. Hu Mei’er! Once Lin Fan’s fiancée! On the night of their wedding, Hu Mei’er betrayed Lin Fan, leading the top ten young experts from the Holy Soul Domain to pursue and kill Lin Fan, and ultimately she personally plunged a sword into Lin Fan’s heart... Previously, Lin Fan loved Hu Mei’er! But... following Hu Mei’er’s betrayal, he had nothing but endless hatred for her! Lin Fan had never dreamed that today, under these circumstances, he would encounter Hu Mei’er? Lin Fan couldn’t even believe his own eyes! "Why are you here?" Lin Fan said coldly. Actually, to tell the truth, Lin Fan wanted to ignore Hu Mei’er! However, when facing Hu Mei’er again, Lin Fan truly couldn’t do it. Lin Fan’s eyes firmly fixed on Hu Mei’er, she was still so beautiful, her smile still so radiant, but... Lin Fan couldn’t see through her heart, unknowing of what she was truly thinking. Moreover, Lin Fan was also cautiously on guard against Hu Mei’er! After the last betrayal, Lin Fan would not easily trust Hu Mei’er again. "Brother Lin Fan!" Hu Mei’er called out gently again, sounding somewhat unhappy, she complained, "Why are you being so harsh to me? I’ve been here waiting for you for so long, missing you day and night, but you’re being so fierce to me, hmm, I won’t bother with you anymore!" While speaking, Hu Mei’er actually started crying softly. "This..." For some reason, upon seeing Hu Mei’er crying, something deep within Lin Fan’s heart began to melt, as if even his inner hatred was dissipating quite a bit! "Brother Lin Fan!" At that moment, Hu Mei’er called out to Lin Fan again. Her voice was so gentle it seemed it could melt the ice and snow of winter. Then, Hu Mei’er slowly walked towards Lin Fan. Initially, when Hu Mei’er approached, Lin Fan’s heart involuntarily resisted. However, very quickly, the resistance in Lin Fan’s heart disappeared without a trace. Eventually, he just stared blankly at Hu Mei’er. Finally, Hu Mei’er approached Lin Fan, and then, she threw herself into Lin Fan’s arms. In an instant, something deep inside Lin Fan’s heart melted again.