“Lin Yun, do you accept this?” Mu Xuankong looked at Lin Yun amicably. “You can speak if you have any opinions.”

Lin Yun could hear that there was room for negotiation. The other peak masters, as well as all the disciples, turned their gazes over. Even those in the top ten of the Earth Ranking were stunned when they heard that, especially Huangfu Yan. His face had changed multiple times within this amount of short time.

“I have none. Since I’m late, I’ll accept my punishment.” Lin Yun was briefly stunned before he smiled and sat down on the stage. It wasn’t his intention to be late, but he didn’t know how long it would take to make a breakthrough in his firmament sword intent, nor was he entirely confident in it. But late was late, and there was nothing to argue about. Even if he couldn’t make it into the top ten, Lin Yun wouldn’t blame anyone for it.

“Since that’s the case, fellow Junior Brothers, let’s undo the seal.” Mu Xuankong withdrew his gaze. Sword rays then shone from his body. The other peak masters...