The arrival of the crimson-robed cultivator immediately changed the atmosphere inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café. Just moments earlier, the hall had been filled with excited discussions about battle strategies and ranking board placements. But now, a heavy silence spread across the room as dozens of disciples quietly observed the newcomer.
The man stood tall near the entrance, his crimson robes decorated with ancient golden runic patterns that glowed faintly under the light of the screens. His presence carried a calm but overwhelming pressure that instantly revealed his strength to anyone familiar with cultivation.
Several disciples whispered nervously.
"That's definitely the uniform of the Crimson Star Sect."
"I heard their sect has many powerful elders."
"They rarely send disciples to other sects."
Even the visiting cultivators from the Azure Wind Sect on the third floor turned their attention toward the entrance.
Elder Song narrowed his eyes slightly.
"The Crimson Star Sect has arrived as well."
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian calmly observed the scene.
The crimson-robed cultivator slowly walked deeper into the shop, his eyes scanning the machines, the glowing screens, and the crowd of cultivators gathered around the training stations.
Unlike the curious disciples who had visited before, his gaze carried a sharp sense of evaluation.
He was not simply observing.
He was studying.
On one screen, several disciples fought desperately against monsters inside the Zombie Catastrophe Realm.
On another, a cultivator battled hundreds of soldiers across the burning battlefield of the Battlefield Realm.
Finally, his gaze paused on the screen displaying the Tyrant Trial.
Inside the ruined arena, another challenger was currently fighting the massive boss monster.
The Tyrant roared loudly as it slammed its claws into the ground.
The challenger barely managed to dodge the attack.
The crimson-robed man watched the battle for several moments before speaking.
"So this is the famous boss monster."
His voice was calm but deep.
Several disciples nearby glanced at him nervously.
Standing near the counter, Lin Tian answered casually.
"That's correct."
The man turned toward him.
"You must be the one who created this training hall."
Lin Tian nodded slightly.
"You could say that."
The crimson-robed cultivator studied Lin Tian carefully.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
The disciples nearby felt a strange tension in the air.
Finally, the man spoke again.
"My name is Yan Feng."
"I am a core disciple of the Crimson Star Sect."
Several disciples gasped quietly.
The Crimson Star Sect was known as one of the strongest sects within the surrounding cultivation territories. Their core disciples were often extremely powerful warriors who had undergone intense training.
Yan Feng continued looking around the shop.
"For several weeks now, rumors about this place have spread across the nearby sects."
His voice remained calm.
"A training hall where cultivators can fight endless battles without risking death."
He glanced toward the ranking board.
"And a boss monster strong enough to defeat dozens of challengers."
Yan Feng turned back toward Lin Tian.
"I wanted to see if those rumors were true."
Lin Tian crossed his arms casually.
"And what do you think so far?"
Yan Feng looked at the Tyrant battle on the screen again.
The challenger inside the arena had just been defeated.
The monster roared triumphantly as the simulation ended.
Yan Feng nodded slowly.
"The rumors were not exaggerated."
Several disciples nearby exchanged excited looks.
The recognition of someone from the Crimson Star Sect carried significant weight.
But Yan Feng was not finished speaking.
"I would like to test this training realm myself."
The moment he said those words, the entire shop became quiet again.
Another challenger for the Tyrant Trial had appeared.
And this time, it was someone from one of the most powerful sects in the region.
Lin Tian gestured toward one of the machines.
"You're welcome to try."
Yan Feng stepped forward calmly.
He placed a pouch of spirit stones on the counter before sitting down in front of the computer.
The surrounding disciples quickly gathered around the screen.
Even the disciples currently waiting for their reservations temporarily forgot about their turns.
Everyone wanted to see how a warrior from the Crimson Star Sect would perform.
The system activated.
The screen flashed brightly.
Moments later, Yan Feng's consciousness entered the Tyrant Trial.
Inside the ruined arena, the massive battlefield appeared once again.
Broken pillars surrounded the cracked stone ground beneath a dark sky.
Yan Feng stood quietly in the center of the arena.
The Tyrant slowly emerged from the shadows.
Its towering body stepped forward as its glowing red eyes locked onto the new challenger.
Inside the shop, the watching crowd held their breath.
Yan Feng did not rush forward.
Instead, he calmly observed the creature's movements.
The Tyrant roared and charged forward.
But the moment its claws struck toward him—
Yan Feng moved.
His speed was astonishing.
The monster's attack missed completely.
Inside the shop, several disciples gasped.
"That movement…"
"He's even faster than Chen Yu!"
Yan Feng counterattacked instantly.
His weapon flashed through the air as he struck the Tyrant's armor.
Clang!
The sound echoed across the arena.
The monster roared again.
The battle quickly became intense.
Yan Feng moved with incredible precision, dodging the Tyrant's attacks while targeting the cracks in its armor.
Inside the shop, the watching disciples whispered excitedly.
"He might actually defeat it!"
Even Elder Song watched the battle carefully.
"This young man's combat instincts are exceptional."
The fight continued for several minutes.
Yan Feng landed several powerful strikes.
But despite his skill, the Tyrant's strength remained overwhelming.
Eventually, the monster's brutal counterattack forced him into defeat.
The simulation ended.
Yan Feng opened his eyes inside the shop.
For a moment, he remained silent.
Then he slowly stood up.
Several disciples waited nervously for his reaction.
Yan Feng tested a few movements of his weapon.
His expression remained calm.
"That monster…"
He paused briefly.
"…is impressive."
The surrounding cultivators exchanged excited looks.
Even a warrior from the Crimson Star Sect had acknowledged the difficulty of the Tyrant Trial.
Yan Feng turned toward the ranking board.
His eyes rested on the name of the Sect Leader displayed at the top.
"I will defeat it next time."
His voice carried quiet confidence.
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian watched the scene calmly.
Inside his mind, the system panel suddenly flashed again.
DING
A new notification appeared.
High-Level Challenger Detected
Legendary Realm Unlock Progress: 85%
Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly.
The arrival of powerful cultivators from other sects was accelerating the system's progress.
If the Legendary Realm unlocked soon…
Then the challenges inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café might become even more dangerous.
And with that danger would come something else.
Even greater attention from the cultivation world.