Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

Lin Yu gripped the Star Sword tightly, the hilt seemingly fused to his palm, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. His gaze was fixed intently on the mysterious figure, his eyes burning with an intense thirst for the truth, as if he wanted to burn away all the secrets within the mysterious figure. The mysterious figure remained silent for a moment, a silence like the calm before a storm, sending a chill down one's spine. Then, it slowly spoke, its voice deep and resonant, as if echoing from ancient times: "I am the guardian of this space. This space is a trial ground created by ancient powerful beings. Only by passing through layers of trials can one obtain unparalleled opportunities. These opportunities are a precious legacy left by ancient powerful beings, containing endless mysteries and power, enough to transform a cultivator and allow them to ascend to the heavens in one step."

Lin Yu was startled, his surprise rippling like a boulder thrown into a calm lake. Then, doubt spread rapidly through his mind like vines: "Since this is a trial ground, designed to test cultivators, why did you attack me so ruthlessly from the start? I'm new here and had no intention of offending you." The mysterious figure sighed softly, a sigh tinged with helplessness and vicissitude, as if carrying the memories of countless years: "For thousands of years, countless people have entered this place, driven by a thirst for opportunity, but most have been blinded by greed. Once they see the glimmer of opportunity, they try to seize it and monopolize it, even killing each other, turning this originally pure trial ground into a chaotic mess. To avoid such chaos, I have to test every intruder first. Only those who pass the test, whose character and strength are deemed suitable, are qualified to continue."

Lin Yu suddenly understood, as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining through; some of his doubts dissipated. At the same time, he secretly rejoiced that he had passed the initial test with his own strength, as if he had accidentally grasped a glimmer of hope while groping in the dark. However, he did not completely lower his guard, knowing that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. He frowned slightly, his gaze firm, and asked, "What trials await me next? How do I pass them? I don't want to proceed blindly; I hope for clearer guidance." A hint of approval flashed in the mysterious figure's eyes, an approval like the warm sun in winter, bringing warmth and encouragement: "The next trial is to pass through an ancient sword formation deep within this space. This sword formation was personally set up by an ancient powerful being, containing endless mysteries and lurking dangers. Every sword in the formation contains powerful sword energy; the slightest carelessness, touching this sword energy, will result in the annihilation of your soul and body."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu felt a pang of worry, a worry that instantly clouded his mind like a dark cloud. After all, the annihilation of his soul meant the end of everything; all his efforts and dreams would vanish like bubbles. But even more so, excitement and anticipation surged into his heart like a tidal wave. "An ancient sword formation? This is a rare and ancient inheritance. I want to see just how powerful it is. I have endured countless hardships; how can I be intimidated by a mere sword formation!" Lin Yu secretly gripped the Star Sword tightly, as if declaring his determination to the sword formation. His eyes revealed an unwavering resolve, a resolve as firm as steel, as if no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, nothing could stop his progress.

Seeing this, the mysterious figure swiftly formed hand seals, the movements flowing smoothly and rhythmically. As the seals were completed, a beam of light shot towards Lin Yu like a meteor. Lin Yu felt a surge of information flood his mind, overwhelming his consciousness like a tidal wave. This information contained the method to break the ancient sword formation, every detail clearly presented in his mind. "This sword formation operates on the power of the Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. These five elements are mutually restrictive and interdependent. You must grasp the principles of mutual generation and restraint among the Five Elements to find a weakness. The Five Elements generate each other: metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal; the Five Elements restrain each other: metal restrains wood, wood restrains earth, earth restrains water, water restrains fire, and fire restrains metal. Only by following the laws of the Five Elements and countering each move can you find a way out of the sword formation," the mysterious figure patiently explained, its voice booming like a bell, echoing in Lin Yu's mind.

Lin Yu carefully processed the information in his mind, like a ravenous diner greedily absorbing every detail. His brow furrowed and relaxed intermittently as he silently devised a strategy. "The five elements interact in a cycle of mutual generation and restraint, seemingly complex, but in reality, there are patterns to follow. As long as I can seize the right opportunity and skillfully apply the principles of the five elements, countering each move as it comes, I might be able to break through the sword formation. I cannot waste this rare opportunity; I must forge ahead." Lin Yu gradually gained confidence, a confidence that, like a solid fortress, slowly built within him.

Bidding farewell to the mysterious figure, Lin Yu walked along a shimmering passage deeper into the space. The passage resembled a mysterious time tunnel leading to an unknown world. As he went deeper, the surrounding pressure intensified, as if countless invisible hands were pulling him, making each step exceptionally difficult. "This must be the power of the sword formation gradually manifesting. It seems this trial has been quietly underway from the very beginning." Lin Yu steadied himself, his feet firmly planted on the ground, while circulating his spiritual energy to resist the pressure. That spiritual energy surged within him like a rushing river, counteracting the external pressure.

Finally, a colossal sword formation appeared before Lin Yu. The formation consisted of countless longswords radiating sharp sword energy, like slumbering beasts ready to awaken and attack at any moment. The blades intertwined, forming a vast and complex array, resembling an impenetrable steel cage. At the center of the formation, the five elements shone brightly: the sharpness of metal, the vitality of wood, the fluidity of water, the heat of fire, and the weight of earth, all interwoven and fused together, emanating a powerful and mysterious aura that inspired awe.

Lin Yu took a deep breath, the air flowing slowly into his lungs, gradually calming his initially tense heart. He resolutely stepped into the sword formation, his resolute posture like that of a fearless warrior charging towards an unknown challenge. The moment he entered, several longswords shot towards him like lightning, their speed so fast that it was almost impossible to react. Lin Yu was startled, his surprise like lightning flashing across the night sky, but his reaction was like that of a well-trained warrior, quickly using his movement techniques to dodge. "Well done!" Lin Yu, anticipating the trajectory of the longswords, swiftly swung his Star Sword, unleashing the "Starlight Dance" divine ability. Countless starlight shot out from the sword, like dazzling meteors, colliding with the incoming longswords, producing a series of crisp metallic clangs, the sound like a melodious melody echoing within the sword formation.

However, one wave subsided only for another to rise. More longswords attacked from all directions, like surging waves, one after another, seemingly threatening to completely engulf Lin Yu. Lin Yu felt as if he were in an ocean of swords, every direction fraught with danger, leaving him nowhere to hide. "Calm down, calm down! The more dangerous the situation, the more you need to stay calm." While dodging the attacks, Lin Yu nimbly weaved through the sword formation like a nimble swallow, all the while trying to recall how to break through the formation. His brain was working at high speed, like a sophisticated instrument, analyzing every detail, trying to find a way out of this predicament.

Suddenly, he noticed a flaw in the pattern of the five elements' light flashing within the sword formation. That flaw, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, ignited hope in Lin Yu's heart. "Now!" Seizing the opportunity, a resolute glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes as he charged towards the flaw. Simultaneously, he unleashed the "Starry Universe" divine power; the Star Sword shone brightly, its light as dazzling as the sun, illuminating the entire sword formation. Wherever the light touched, the originally sharp sword energy seemed to be suppressed by some powerful force, trembling slightly.

Just as Lin Yu charged towards the opening, the sword formation seemed to sense his intention. Like an enraged beast, its five-elemental light instantly intensified, becoming even more dazzling. More longswords attacked him frantically, their momentum like a tidal wave, as if to utterly crush Lin Yu. Lin Yu's heart tightened; he felt unprecedented pressure, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on his chest. "I can't give up! I must get through this! For that supreme opportunity, for my path of cultivation, I cannot back down!" Lin Yu gritted his teeth, his cheeks bulging from the effort, channeling all his spiritual energy to its limit, recklessly charging towards the opening…