Soul Emperor Awakening

The moment Lin Xuan stood up, he drew everyone’s attention. Most people present were seated, so anyone who rose to their feet was easily noticed.

"Young Master Lin, you are here representing our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. You don’t need to participate in this duel," Zi Yi whispered from the side.

"Miss Zi Yi, after Lu Hua has gone this far, do you think I can just sit here?" Lin Xuan said calmly. "He’s obviously trying to bait me into the ring. You hate him, don’t you? This is the perfect chance for me to go cripple him!"

Zi Yi chuckled softly. "Then you’d better be careful. Once you go up there, you’ll be representing the Lin Family, not the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."

The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion currently didn’t back any of the Princes’ factions. If they really were to join one, that Prince’s ascension to the throne of Great Emperor would be a foregone conclusion. The power of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was no less than that of the Qingcheng Mansion. With the support of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, wouldn’t a Prince’s ascension to the throne of Great Emperor be effortless?

Similarly, if the Qingcheng Mansion joined any faction, it would also guarantee that Prince’s rise to Great Emperor! But that was impossible. These two powers would never get involved in such matters. They both remained independent, and each was powerful enough to contend with the Royal Family. They had no need to bow to the Royal Family whatsoever.

That was why Zi Yi had made it clear beforehand that once Lin Xuan went up, he would be representing the Lin Family, not the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. This wasn’t Zi Yi being heartless; the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion simply didn’t belong to her. Besides, she was just an acting vice-president. Could she really speak for the entire Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion?

That was, of course, impossible, so she had no choice but to say that.

After standing up, Lin Xuan tapped his foot lightly. His figure floated through the air, landing steadily beside the long staff that Lin De had dropped earlier. He kicked it up into his hand and said with a faint smile, "So, is everyone in the Lin Family a coward? Brother Lu, I wonder how you’d fare against me?"

His appearance brought the atmosphere of the entire venue to a fever pitch. Those who knew him recognized him as Lin Yunlong, while those who didn’t asked their companions, wanting to know who this person was to have emerged from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s section.

"Lin Yunlong, it seems you’re not part of the Lin Family, are you?" A glint of a successful scheme appeared in Lu Hua’s eyes as he looked at him and sneered, "I wonder, are you representing the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, or the Lin Family?"

His question was extremely malicious; neither answer would be good. Representing the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was definitely impossible, as he didn’t have the authority. But to represent the Lin Family would be to admit he was one of them, which would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar.

With Lu Hua calling him out by name, even those who hadn’t recognized Lin Xuan now knew who he was. Who didn’t know of Lin Yunlong, the man of the hour? He was a prime recruitment target for the Eldest Prince. While they couldn’t pull in a power like the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, recruiting a Core Disciple could still elevate a faction’s standing.

The gazes of the three Princes immediately focused on him, allowing them to get a good look at Lin Xuan. ’So this is the long-rumored Lin Yunlong!’

The Eldest Prince, Xu Yunxuan’s, gaze turned cold, and his hand on the armrest of his chair tightened. In his mind, Lin Xuan was now firmly on his kill list.

The other two Princes, however, had their eyes light up. The Third Prince, in particular, watched Lin Xuan with great interest. ’I wonder how Lin Xuan will answer? If he chooses to help the Lin Family, wouldn’t that mean he’s choosing to stand with my faction? I’d be more than happy with that answer.’

Lin Xuan swung the long staff in his hand. The weight felt just right. He looked at Lu Hua and said coldly, "Right now, I represent neither the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion nor the Lin Family. I represent myself! So what if I’m from the Lin Family? So what if I’m not? Your words just now weren’t just aimed at the Lin Family; you insulted everyone with the surname Lin. All those who share a surname are one family. You insulted the Lin Clan, which is the same as insulting me!"

In the end, Lin Xuan gave a third answer, representing neither the Lin Family nor the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. In truth, it wouldn’t have been out of the question for him to represent the Lin Family, but the time was not yet right.

"I wasn’t insulting anyone; I was just telling the truth. If you don’t have the skill, you shouldn’t get on stage!" Lu Hua said coolly to Lin Xuan. "Since you want to fight on behalf of the Lin Family, then as you wish. Let me see just how capable the Lin Family really is!"

Lu Hua didn’t press the issue further. No matter what Lin Xuan said, his only goal was to force Lin Xuan onto the stage to fight him! The anger in his heart had yet to dissipate. He wanted to cripple Lin Xuan and let Zi Yi see just how weak this man before her truly was.

"Don’t worry, I’ll show you." Lin Xuan gripped the long staff tightly, the aura within his body surging as he prepared for battle.

"You’re not going to switch to your own weapon? That’s a bit unfair to you. I’d hate for you to make excuses when you lose," Lu Hua said, brandishing the longsword in his hand.

"There’s no need. This staff is more than enough," Lin Xuan said calmly.

"Fine, fine!" Lu Hua was completely enraged. "Then let me see if your real strength lives up to the rumors!"

Enraged, Lu Hua stamped his foot, his body blurring into a streak of light that flashed before Lin Xuan’s eyes. He was no longer on the defensive and launched an attack.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Hua appeared in Lin Xuan’s blind spot. A red glint flashed in his eyes as he thrust his longsword toward Lin Xuan’s chest—not just holding it to his neck like last time! He clearly intended to severely injure Lin Xuan and teach him a lesson.

Lin Xuan didn’t even move. He just stood there, seemingly unaware that Lu Hua had already flashed to his side to launch a sneak attack.

Seeing this, the members of the Lin Family stared with wide eyes. They opened their mouths to shout a warning but realized it was already too late.

DONG!

But just as the longsword was about to pierce Lin Xuan, a long staff, moving faster than the sword, jabbed Lu Hua in the stomach. The single strike sent him stumbling back several steps. Lin Xuan hadn’t used much Elemental Power; he had simply knocked him back with the force of the jab.

Lu Hua clutched his stomach in pain as he retreated a few more steps, staring at Lin Xuan with wide eyes. He never expected Lin Xuan’s speed to be greater than his own!

"Too slow. You’re like a snail. I’ve been standing here for ages, and you still haven’t managed to hit me," Lin Xuan said with a smile.

This was clearly a retort to what Lu Hua had said earlier, and it made the people from the Lin Family laugh. In fact, everyone in the Third Prince’s faction was laughing.

Anyone could see that Lin Xuan was deliberately toying with him. If that last jab had been heavy, Lu Hua would have been seriously injured by now. How could he still be standing?

Lu Hua’s face flushed beet-red as he roared, "Die!"

His feet tapped wildly on the ground as he furiously unleashed his Initial Micro Level Earth Level Body Technique. As he poured all his strength into it, his speed rose to a new level. He was just a small trail of light, barely visible to the naked eye of an ordinary cultivator. It was as if Lu Hua had truly transformed into a beam of light that merely flashed before everyone’s eyes.

WHOOSH!

A flash of sword light shot out from the side, carrying a sharp aura as it slashed horizontally. The sound of it tearing through the air whistled. An ultimate radiance, an ultimate sword light—like a star piercing the night sky!

Lin Xuan tapped his foot lightly. A faint cyan cloud seemed to rise from behind him as he perfectly dodged the astonishing attack, completely unscathed by its sharp aura.

At the same time, he once again jabbed his staff toward Lu Hua’s stomach. With a DONG, Lu Hua was once again knocked back several steps, though he was not seriously injured!

"Still moving at a snail’s pace? Too slow!" Lin Xuan’s face was full of ridicule, completely playing Lu Hua in the palm of his hand.

Lu Hua’s strength wasn’t bad, and his attainments in Body Technique speed were astounding. Unfortunately for him, he was facing the even more monstrous Lin Xuan. An Initial Micro Level Earth Level Body Technique, when faced with a Micro Level Celestial Level Body Technique, was nothing but trash!

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