After the appearance of the Cloud Mist Training Rankings, the atmosphere across the entire Lingyuan Sect entered a new phase of competition. What had once been a mysterious training hall where disciples came simply to test their skills had now transformed into a battlefield of ambition. The glowing ranking board displayed near the entrance of the Cloud Mist Internet Café became the center of attention for every cultivator who stepped inside.
Every day, disciples gathered around the board to check the latest updates. Although the Sect Leader still held the first position as the only cultivator who had defeated the Tyrant, the rest of the ranking categories slowly began filling with names.
Some cultivators achieved longer survival times inside the Tyrant Trial.
Others recorded impressive combat efficiency in the Battlefield Realm.
Several talented disciples even managed to survive waves of monsters longer than anyone before in the Zombie Catastrophe Realm.
The ranking system had awakened a powerful competitive spirit among the cultivators of the sect.
Inside the computer shop, the machines rarely stopped running.
From early morning until late at night, the hundred training stations remained occupied as disciples challenged the different realms repeatedly.
The once quiet Cloud Mist Peak had now become the most active location within the Lingyuan Sect.
Outside the building, cultivators could be seen practicing sword techniques, body movement skills, and defensive stances while waiting for their turn inside the shop.
Some disciples even formed small training groups, studying the recorded battles displayed on the projection screens inside the hall.
"Look at this moment," one inner disciple said while pointing at a recording of Chen Yu's Tyrant battle.
"The Tyrant's second attack always comes from the left side."
Another disciple nodded.
"If someone can dodge that attack and strike the cracked armor quickly, the damage increases significantly."
The conversations sounded more like battlefield planning than casual discussion.
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian calmly observed the scene.
The system interface floating before him displayed the current statistics of the shop.
Active Players: 100
Total Visitors Today: 2,938
Spirit Stones Earned: 14,690
Lin Tian nodded slightly.
"The growth is faster than expected."
Since the expansion of the shop, the influence of the computer café had grown almost exponentially. The ranking board had turned the training hall into a competitive arena where cultivators constantly pushed their limits.
But the most popular challenge remained the Tyrant Trial.
Every day, dozens of cultivators attempted to defeat the boss monster.
So far, however, none had succeeded.
The Tyrant remained undefeated since the Sect Leader's victory.
Inside the shop, another crowd had gathered around a glowing screen.
A new challenger had entered the boss realm.
The cultivator fighting the Tyrant was Liu Kang from Thunder Flame Peak, the powerful inner disciple known for his explosive combat style.
Unlike the previous challengers, Liu Kang fought aggressively.
He charged directly toward the Tyrant, unleashing powerful strikes with his heavy blade.
Inside the ruined arena, sparks flew as his weapon collided repeatedly with the monster's armor.
The watching disciples shouted excitedly.
"Look at that power!"
"He's breaking the armor!"
The Tyrant roared and retaliated with brutal attacks.
The arena shook as the two powerful forces clashed repeatedly.
However, despite Liu Kang's strength, the battle eventually ended in defeat once again.
The Tyrant's overwhelming power remained difficult to overcome.
Liu Kang opened his eyes inside the shop, breathing heavily.
Several disciples surrounded him immediately.
"You did better this time!"
"You broke the armor again!"
Liu Kang wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"That monster…"
He shook his head slightly.
"…is ridiculous."
The crowd laughed lightly.
Everyone understood how terrifying the Tyrant truly was.
Yet the repeated failures did not discourage them.
Instead, the difficulty only made the challenge more attractive.
Meanwhile, on the third floor, the visiting cultivators from other sects quietly observed the training hall.
Among them, Elder Song from the Azure Wind Sect watched the screens thoughtfully.
"This place is changing the way cultivators train," he said quietly to the disciples beside him.
One of the younger visitors nodded.
"If warriors can fight hundreds of battles without risking death, their combat instincts will improve much faster."
Another disciple looked toward the ranking board.
"And the competition pushes them even harder."
Elder Song stroked his beard.
"This training method…"
"…could reshape the balance of power among sects."
Back on the first floor, Lin Tian leaned casually against the counter.
Inside his mind, the system panel suddenly flashed again.
DING
A new notification appeared.
Legendary Realm Unlock Progress: 60%
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.
"So it's progressing faster now."
The system seemed to be tracking the activity of the shop.
The more battles occurred inside the training realms, the faster the next stage unlocked.
Just then, another message appeared.
High-Level Cultivator Attention Detected
Lin Tian raised an eyebrow.
"What does that mean?"
At that moment, a sudden wave of powerful spiritual pressure spread across the courtyard outside the building.
Several disciples near the entrance immediately turned their heads.
"That pressure…"
"It's much stronger than a core disciple!"
Inside the shop, the lively conversations gradually quieted.
The door slowly opened.
A tall figure stepped inside.
His robes were deep crimson, decorated with ancient runic patterns that glowed faintly with spiritual energy.
His aura was calm but overwhelming.
Several disciples recognized the symbol on his robes instantly.
"That's the emblem of the Crimson Star Sect!"
"Why would someone from such a powerful sect come here?"
The atmosphere inside the shop grew tense.
The Crimson Star Sect was known as one of the most powerful sects in the entire region.
Their cultivators rarely visited other sects unless something truly important had caught their attention.
The crimson-robed man slowly looked around the computer shop.
His gaze paused on the glowing screens displaying the training realms.
Then his eyes moved toward Lin Tian.
"So…"
His deep voice echoed through the room.
"This is the place everyone has been talking about."
The crowd remained silent.
Because everyone understood something important.
If even cultivators from the Crimson Star Sect had begun visiting Cloud Mist Peak…
Then the influence of the mysterious computer shop had truly begun spreading across the entire cultivation world nearby.