Soul Emperor Awakening

The ground was stained crimson, as if the entire area had been drenched in blood. The soil itself was red, and the faint scent of gore wafted up from the earth, causing Lin Xuan to frown.

The area was suffused with murderous intent. A massive battle must have taken place here, with countless casualties; otherwise, the land wouldn’t be so red. It was more of a deep crimson, giving it an eerie appearance. The unceasing murderous intent, in particular, stirred his own fighting spirit. Anyone with weak Willpower would easily be overwhelmed and lose their sanity.

"So, Miss Zi Yi, this is the special Cultivation Site you mentioned. It certainly looks... special." Lin Xuan pulled his head back inside, as they clearly hadn’t reached their destination yet.

Zi Yi smiled. "Yes, this is a Cultivation Site unique to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. We’ll be there shortly. I trust that with Young Master Lin’s abilities, the murderous intent here won’t affect you, will it?"

"Not at the moment, at least," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile. "But Miss Zi Yi seems even more relaxed. You don’t seem to be reacting to it at all."

"If I couldn’t even handle this much, how would I dare to enter?" Zi Yi chuckled and explained, "This place was once a battlefield between Empires. Countless people died, and rivers of blood stained this land red. As a result, it’s filled with boundless resentment, but more than that, a terrifying murderous intent. It’s now managed by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and used as a special Cultivation Site."

"I’m sure Young Master Lin knows that practical application is often the best method of Cultivation, rather than just madly absorbing energy to break through," Zi Yi said.

Lin Xuan nodded in agreement. Practical application not only improved one’s combat experience but also enhanced one’s Cultivation. It was the steadiest approach, one that would never lead to an unstable Realm.

"In that case, does this special Cultivation Site focus on actual combat?" Lin Xuan caught on to the implication.

"Won’t Young Master Lin find out soon enough?" Zi Yi didn’t elaborate. She figured it would be much clearer for him to see it for himself than for her to explain.

As the carriage ventured deeper, the horses grew increasingly agitated and restless. At that point, a guard had them disembark and proceed on foot, as the carriage could go no further. Continuing by carriage would likely cause problems, so walking was the only option.

When he stepped out of the carriage, his eyes were met with the same blood-red earth. In the distance, however, he could see a Grand Array that had been set up, with a Guard standing watch. He also spotted a few lavishly dressed young men discussing something; their status was clearly not low.

When Zi Yi saw them, her fine brows furrowed, and she seemed displeased.

As they drew closer, Lin Xuan felt a heaven-piercing murderous intent leaking from the Array. The way the Array was constructed kept this overwhelming intent largely contained, preventing it from fully escaping. But even with the Array in place, he could still feel the chilling murderous intent from within.

"Zi Yi, you’re here. A bit late this time..." Zhao Fei said with a smile. But when he saw Lin Xuan beside her, he paused, and his gaze turned cold. "And who is this?"

"This is Lin Yunlong, Young Master Lin," Zi Yi introduced simply.

"Lin Yunlong? You’re that Lin Yunlong everyone’s been hyping up so much?" Liang Renlong, who was standing nearby, exclaimed, his eyes full of disdain. He clearly didn’t believe the rumors about Lin Yunlong.

But even if the rumors were true, in their eyes, he was nothing but trash. The two of them had every right to be proud—a Cultivation at the Peak of the Spirit Refining Stage was the source of their current pride!

The aura they faintly exuded was enough to put a slight pressure on Lin Xuan. ’They’re in their twenties, a few years older than me. In terms of Cultivation speed, they can’t compare, but for now, their higher level is more than enough to hold an advantage over me.’

Zi Yi was by no means weak compared to them, having also reached the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Refining Stage. For a woman to have such a Cultivation was considered quite Heaven-Defying.

’Judging from their conversation, they must be colleagues from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.’

"I don’t know if anyone’s been ’hyping me up,’ but I am indeed Lin Yunlong. How may I help you two?" Lin Xuan replied with a calm smile. Even though their Cultivation was significantly higher than his, he showed not a trace of fear.

"There’s no problem with that, but what are you doing here?" Zhao Fei’s gaze was icy, full of hostility toward Lin Xuan. He turned his head to Zi Yi and said, "I heard you appointed him as the Chief Appraiser for the Vast Origin City branch? Isn’t that a bit rash? It will affect your evaluation from the higher-ups!"

"Zhao Fei, who I choose is my own business. It has nothing to do with you. Please do not question my decisions, understand?" Zi Yi replied coldly, clearly holding no affection for Zhao Fei. "I brought Young Master Lin here this time to let him enter the Godslaying Array for Cultivation."

"What? You’re giving your spot to him?" Zhao Fei’s gaze grew even colder. "It’s not worth it! This is an opportunity that only comes once every few years, and you’re giving it to this piece of trash?"

Lin Xuan’s eyes went cold. ’Anyone who isn’t blind can see that Zhao Fei is interested in Zi Yi, but his attitude stinks. Out of respect for her, I’ll hold my tongue... especially since she’s giving her spot to me. An opportunity that only comes once every few years! This chance really is precious.’

"You had better show some respect. Young Master Lin is my honored guest, and it’s not your place to say anything!" Zi Yi’s voice was just as cold. "I’ll give my spot to whomever I please. That’s not something you have any right to manage, is it?"

"How can I not manage it? You are my fiancée!" Zhao Fei said coldly.

The explosive news rang in Lin Xuan’s ears. His gaze toward Zhao Fei changed slightly. ’I really couldn’t have guessed that Zhao Fei was Zi Yi’s fiancé. I wonder what Zi Yi herself thinks about it.’

"Fiancée?" Zi Yi sneered. "Have I ever acknowledged that? I don’t recognize this so-called childhood engagement. Would you please stop throwing that word around?"

’This explosive scene feels like I’m watching a domestic dispute,’ Lin Xuan thought. ’But judging by the way they’re both looking at me, I’ve clearly been dragged into it...’

"Is it because of this brat?!" Zhao Fei roared, and with a backhand motion, he struck out at Lin Xuan. A terrifying aura blasted toward him as the Wind-Breaking Palm rushed forward, powerful enough to rip the very air apart.

Lin Xuan’s eyes turned cold. Without hesitation, he threw out a palm of his own. An astonishing Qi Force enveloped his hand as a Flame ignited and surged, the Phoenix Power within his body instantly flaring to life. With a WHOOSH, Lin Xuan met the attack with his own palm.

BANG!

Both were forced back several steps, but Zhao Fei was pushed back one step further. In their initial exchange, Zhao Fei had lost! It wasn’t that Zhao Fei was weaker than Lin Xuan, but that he had gravely underestimated Lin Xuan’s strength and reaction speed.

"Good, kid. You’ve got some backbone. Do you have any idea who I am?!" Zhao Fei, knocked back a few steps, laughed in fury.

"I don’t know who you are, but you suddenly threw a palm strike at me. Why should I care who you are?" Lin Xuan didn’t back down an inch. If he hadn’t raised his hand to block, that attack would have left him severely injured.

He felt an even greater anger toward people like this. ’So what if you have some backing? You think you’re all that?’

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