The moment Jian Tianlong sat down in front of the strange machine, the entire Cloud Mist Internet Café became completely silent. Dozens of disciples stood around the room, watching nervously as the most powerful Peak Master in the Lingyuan Sect prepared to test the mysterious training realm.
Even those who were currently playing inside the virtual worlds could feel the tension in the air when they returned to reality.
Jian Tianlong calmly observed the glowing screen in front of him. Unlike many of the younger disciples who looked confused when they first encountered the computers, his expression remained calm and composed.
However, his sharp eyes carefully studied every detail.
"This machine contains no visible formation arrays," he said quietly.
Lin Tian leaned against the counter and smiled faintly.
"It's not exactly a traditional formation."
Jian Tianlong glanced at him briefly but did not ask further questions.
Instead, he placed his hand on the control device exactly as Lin Tian had instructed.
The moment the system activated, the screen flashed with bright light.
Within seconds, Jian Tianlong's consciousness was pulled into the virtual realm.
Inside the simulation, he found himself standing alone on a massive battlefield covered with broken weapons and shattered armor. The sky above him was dark and stormy, and the ground beneath his feet was stained with the marks of countless battles.
Jian Tianlong slowly looked around.
"So this is the illusion world."
Before he could move, several figures suddenly appeared in the distance.
They were armored warriors carrying swords and spears, their glowing eyes locked onto him as if they had discovered an enemy.
More soldiers appeared behind them.
Dozens.
Then hundreds.
Inside the computer shop, the glowing screen displayed the massive battlefield.
The watching disciples gasped quietly.
"That's the battlefield realm!"
"There are so many enemies!"
Jian Tianlong, however, remained perfectly calm.
His hand slowly reached for the sword that had appeared at his side.
The moment his fingers touched the weapon, his eyes sharpened.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"This feeling…"
Without warning, the soldiers charged toward him.
Hundreds of armored warriors rushed across the battlefield like a tidal wave.
Jian Tianlong stepped forward.
His sword flashed.
A brilliant arc of light cut through the air as several soldiers were instantly sliced apart.
The disciples watching the screen stared in disbelief.
"He defeated them with one strike!"
"His sword is too fast!"
Inside the battlefield, Jian Tianlong moved like a flowing stream of water.
Every movement of his blade was precise.
Every strike carried overwhelming power.
Dozens of enemies fell before they could even touch him.
Yet the battlefield continued generating more soldiers.
Wave after wave attacked from every direction.
Jian Tianlong's sword continued moving without pause.
For a moment, the battlefield looked like a dance of steel and light.
Back inside the shop, even Lin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly.
"So this is the strength of Heaven Sword Peak's master…"
The disciples around him were completely stunned.
Many of them had never seen a peak master fight before.
And now they were witnessing the power of the sect's strongest swordsman.
Inside the virtual world, the number of enemies slowly began increasing.
Soon even giant armored warriors began appearing among the ranks.
One massive soldier charged toward Jian Tianlong with a heavy war hammer.
Jian Tianlong calmly raised his sword.
A flash of light exploded across the battlefield.
The giant warrior collapsed instantly.
However, just as the battle reached its peak—
The world suddenly faded.
Jian Tianlong opened his eyes inside the computer shop.
The disciples stared at him silently.
For several seconds, no one spoke.
Jian Tianlong slowly stood up.
His expression remained calm, but his eyes revealed something unusual.
He lifted his hand and performed a simple sword movement.
The motion flowed effortlessly.
Sharper.
Faster.
More precise than before.
Jian Tianlong stopped and looked down at his sword hand.
"So it's true…"
The disciples held their breath.
Jian Tianlong turned toward Lin Tian.
"This place…"
He paused for a moment.
"…is extraordinary."
The entire shop exploded with excitement.
Even the proud Heaven Sword Peak master had acknowledged the training hall.
Jian Tianlong walked toward the counter and placed a pouch of spirit stones on the table.
"I will return again."
Then he turned and walked toward the exit.
As he stepped outside, the disciples quickly parted to let him pass.
Meanwhile, inside the shop, the excitement continued to grow.
Lin Tian calmly watched the crowd while leaning against the counter.
But inside his mind, the system suddenly displayed a new notification.
DING.
Hidden Condition Achieved.
Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Something new had just been unlocked.