The Cloning Body appeared and, without a second word, struck at him with a sword!
Lin Yi was startled and immediately raised his sword to block!
He was sent retreating several steps backward.
But, the shock on Lin Yi’s face gradually disappeared.
The figure before him, though possessing his level of cultivation, lacked his strength.
This set of swordsmanship should be a set from the Heavenly Sword Holy Land.
Its grade should have reached the peak of Ghost Level.
He did not rush to shatter the cloning body before him.
Lin Yi chose to slowly engage with him.
He wanted to learn this Cloning Body’s swordsmanship.
Only after mastering the mysteries of this set of swordsmanship did he suddenly swing his sword and cut off the Cloning Body’s head like a flash of lightning.
After cutting off the head of this Cloning Body, its body also suddenly dissipated into a stream of blue sword-shaped Qi, which entered Lin Yi’s body.
This stream of blue sword-shaped Qi should be that so-called Ancient Sword Origin Energy.
The moment this Ancient Sword Origin Energy surged into Lin Yi’s body, it resonated with his Chaos Sword Body and transformed into extremely pure energy, completely absorbed by his body.
Having absorbed this strand of Ancient Sword Origin Energy, Lin Yi felt not only his cultivation improved, but also his body, comprehension, and Sword Intent were all significantly enhanced.
This Ancient Sword Origin Energy was truly a priceless treasure for any Sword Cultivator.
No wonder these Inner Sect Saints were so enthusiastic about the Sword Realm.
And this was only the Origin Energy from the first level!
If he could pass the subsequent levels, he would definitely obtain even more pure and powerful Ancient Sword Origin Energy.
In an instant, this also gave Lin Yi ample motivation.
Without any hesitation, he walked towards the entrance of the second level.
The Gatekeeper of the second level still looked exactly like Lin Yi.
However, his cultivation was one step higher, having reached the Third Level of the Marquis Realm.
The swordsmanship he practiced was also more powerful, having reached Middle Grade King Level.
Yet, such an opponent was still not a challenge for Lin Yi.
However, just like in the first level, Lin Yi did not opt for a quick battle but wanted to learn the swordsmanship of this Cloning Body.
These swordsmanship techniques, all unique to the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, were extremely valuable, priceless and unobtainable outside.
Now, this Cloning Body before him was practically a ready-made teacher.
How could he waste such an opportunity?
He definitely had to make good use of it.
However, in the eyes of the Inner Sect Saints outside the Sword Realm, this had become their topic of discussion.
"Xu Qing’s true level has been completely exposed. It has been so long, yet he is still stuck at the second level—it’s simply too slow."
"Indeed, Shangguan Tiance and Dugu Sheng have already entered the fourth level, and Wan Huayu has even reached the fifth level. She is the true unparalleled Heavenly Pride, leaving everyone else far behind."
"Don’t even mention those three; even the first-class experts among the other Inner Sect Saints can’t match him."
Wan Huayu took the lead and had already entered the fifth level of the Sword Realm.
Both Shangguan Tiance and Dugu Sheng closely followed behind and reached the fourth level.
Other slightly lesser Inner Sect Heavenly Prides had also reached the third level.
Compared to them, Lin Yi, who was still "struggling" at the second level, undoubtedly seemed pale in comparison, not living up to his "renowned" status within the Inner Sect.
During the initial Inner Sect assessment, Lin Yi was hyped up to be an extraordinary genius who became sensational overnight in the entire Heavenly Sword Holy Land.
Now, they wanted to see how Lin Yi would end this farce he had caused.
Lin Yi pierced through the Cloning Body’s chest with his sword, shattering its body.
A stream of Ancient Sword Origin Energy immediately flew out from this body and entered his own.
Once again, this brought tremendous improvement to Lin Yi, replenishing all aspects of his vitality to perfection.
"We can continue to the next level now."
Lin Yi’s lips curved into a faint smile as he proceeded to the next level.
As Lin Yi expected, the third level’s Gatekeeper had increased his cultivation by another step, reaching the Fourth Level of the Marquis Realm.
This level’s Gatekeeper already posed a certain pressure on Lin Yi.
But Lin Yi’s thoughts remained unchanged.
The swordsmanship displayed by this Gatekeeper had now reached Middle Grade King Level.
This level of swordsmanship, with its powerful force, was obviously worth learning, even if it took much more time.
Shangguan Tiance and Dugu Sheng both exited the Sword Realm.
Though they were powerful and confident, they had both failed at the fourth level of the Sword Realm and could not cross it.
Both felt a trace of regret, but they clearly understood that each level of the Sword Realm was a hurdle, and crossing such a hurdle was no easy feat.
Like them, to pass the fourth level, they needed to defeat an opponent whose cultivation was three minor realms higher than theirs.
Once crossed, it would mean they could stand shoulder to shoulder with Wan Huayu, the Heavenly Pride Girl.