The moment the Tyrant Trial announcement appeared on every screen inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the atmosphere in the shop completely changed. The disciples who had been chatting and watching battles suddenly grew much more excited, their eyes fixed on the glowing system board that displayed the information about the newly unlocked realm.
A crowd quickly gathered around the display.
"Boss realm?"
"What does that mean?"
"It says there is only one enemy!"
Several disciples carefully read the description written beneath the realm title.
Tyrant Trial — Extreme Combat Challenge
Enemy Type: Tyrant
Recommended Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Realm
Special Reward: High Comprehension Boost
The moment they finished reading the description, many disciples gasped.
"This must be incredibly difficult!"
"If it's recommended for Foundation Establishment cultivators, then we might not even survive one attack!"
Several inner disciples exchanged excited looks.
Compared to the endless wave battles in the other training realms, a single powerful boss enemy sounded far more thrilling.
Just then, one of the inner disciples stepped forward.
"I want to try it."
The surrounding disciples quickly turned toward him.
It was Han Jianyu, the talented inner disciple from Heaven Sword Peak who had already tested the shop several times before.
His sharp eyes were focused on the glowing screen.
"If this boss realm is truly difficult…"
"…then it should be perfect training."
Lin Tian leaned casually against the counter while watching the crowd.
"Remember," he said calmly.
"This realm is far more dangerous than the others."
Han Jianyu nodded.
"That's exactly why I want to try."
Without hesitation, he placed a pouch of spirit stones on the counter.
The disciples around him immediately gathered closer.
Even those who were waiting for their turn at the other machines temporarily forgot about their reservations.
Everyone wanted to see the new challenge.
Han Jianyu sat down in front of the computer.
The system activated.
A bright flash of light filled the screen.
Moments later, his consciousness entered the Tyrant Trial.
Inside the simulation, Han Jianyu suddenly found himself standing inside a massive ruined arena.
The walls around him were cracked and broken, as if countless battles had taken place there in the past.
Dark clouds covered the sky above the arena.
The entire place felt heavy with pressure.
Han Jianyu slowly drew the sword that appeared in his hand.
"So this is the boss realm."
Unlike the other training realms, the arena was completely silent.
There were no waves of enemies.
No groups of monsters.
Only an empty battlefield.
Then suddenly—
The ground trembled.
A deep roar echoed across the arena.
From the shadows at the far end of the battlefield, a massive figure slowly emerged.
The creature was enormous.
Its body towered more than three meters tall, covered in dark armor-like skin. Its glowing red eyes burned with fierce intensity, and its claws were long enough to tear through stone.
The Tyrant.
Han Jianyu's expression immediately became serious.
"This pressure…"
Even inside the simulation, the creature's aura felt terrifying.
The Tyrant slowly raised its head and locked its eyes onto him.
Then it moved.
In a single step, the massive creature crossed half the arena.
Han Jianyu's pupils shrank.
"So fast!"
He barely had time to raise his sword.
The Tyrant's massive claw slammed toward him.
Han Jianyu quickly dodged to the side.
The ground exploded where the claw struck.
Inside the computer shop, the watching disciples gasped.
"That attack would have killed him instantly!"
"The boss is terrifying!"
Inside the arena, Han Jianyu quickly regained his balance and counterattacked.
His sword flashed like lightning as he struck the Tyrant's side.
The blade collided with the creature's armored skin.
Clang!
The sound echoed across the arena.
Han Jianyu's eyes widened.
"It barely damaged it!"
The Tyrant turned its head slowly.
Then it roared.
The battle instantly became even more intense.
Inside the shop, dozens of disciples were now gathered around the screen.
Even the disciples who were still playing inside the other realms began finishing their sessions early just to watch the fight.
The Tyrant continued attacking relentlessly.
Each strike carried overwhelming strength.
Han Jianyu moved quickly, dodging and counterattacking whenever he saw an opening.
But the difference in power was obvious.
After several minutes of desperate combat, the Tyrant finally landed a direct hit.
The screen flashed.
The simulation ended.
Han Jianyu suddenly opened his eyes inside the shop.
His breathing was heavy.
For a moment, he remained seated in silence.
Then he slowly stood up.
The watching disciples immediately surrounded him.
"What happened?"
"How strong is the boss?"
Han Jianyu tested a few sword movements.
His expression was serious.
"That creature…"
"…is extremely powerful."
He looked toward Lin Tian.
"If someone can defeat it…"
"…their combat ability would improve dramatically."
The disciples around him immediately became even more excited.
A challenge like that would attract countless cultivators.
Han Jianyu turned back toward the screen where the Tyrant Trial icon glowed brightly.
"I will defeat it someday."
Lin Tian smiled slightly.
"I'm sure many people will try."
Inside the shop, the excitement continued growing.
The boss realm had introduced an entirely new level of challenge.
Meanwhile, far away in the deeper mountains surrounding the Lingyuan Sect, several powerful cultivators quietly observed the rising influence of Cloud Mist Peak.
Because if the rumors about the mysterious training hall continued spreading…
Soon…
The attention of the entire cultivation world would begin turning toward that small peak.