The Prodigies War

Comprehending the mysteries of Fate did not, for the time being, bring any drastic change to Lin Xun’s cultivation. After all, his grasp of this dao was still only at the threshold. He had merely taken the first step inside the door, gaining nothing more than a sliver of insight.

Of course, Xia Zhi was different. After a single day of quiet cultivation, her strength had already surged dramatically, reaching a level comparable to Lin Xun’s initial Creation Realm.

If this continued, Lin Xun suspected that it would not be long before Xia Zhi’s combat power rivaled his own. Of note, this was not an exaggeration. Xia Zhi did not need to slowly comprehend, temper, or polish her cultivation. All she had to do was continuously refine the terrifying power sealed within her body from her past life, and her strength would rise by leaps and bounds.

After conversing for a while, Lin Xun finally rose to his feet. This was the Fate Lotus World, not some secluded place for quiet cultivation. The most Lin Xun could do was provide Xia Zhi with a safe, undisturbed space to cultivate.

“Senior.” Lin Xun went to find Xing Jianxia and the others. “What is the situation outside?”

As he spoke, his gaze had already shifted toward the distant Five Elements Heavenly Pass. A full day had passed. Since yesterday’s battle ended, only a dozen or so scattered figures could be seen lingering far away from the pass, not daring to draw any closer.

“No one dares to challenge us,” Xing Jianxia said with a smile. “Yesterday’s battle has already spread throughout the Fate Lotus World. Those old monsters are clearly frightened and don’t dare act rashly.”

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something. “By the way, when you and Miss Xia Zhi were cultivating yesterday, Su Wanjun came. She stood nearby and watched for four whole hours before turning and leaving.”

Lin Xun was startled. “Su Wanjun? Why didn’t you invite her up to the pass?”

Xing Jianxia shook his head. “We did invite her, but she declined.” He lowered his voice and added, “In my opinion, she was drawn here by the sight of you and Miss Xia Zhi comprehending the Dao of Fate.”

Lin Xun nodded, a trace of emotion stirring in his heart. After searching bitterly for thirteen epochs without any success, she now witnessed him and Xia Zhi comprehending the laws of fate. For Su Wanjun, this must have been no small blow.

“Young Friend, do you intend to continue guarding this place, or do you have other plans?” Daoist Shanfeng asked.

Lin Xun also knew that if they continued holding this pass, then in nine days, they would have the opportunity to contend for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar. At that time, they would face off against the cultivators guarding the other eight heavenly passes.

Whoever seized the Fate Lotus Dao Altar and refined it would obtain the qualification to enter the All-Wonder Dominion. However, that would also be the most dangerous moment. Not only would they have to face the desperate assaults of the strongest figures from the other eight heavenly passes, but they would also have to guard against hidden enemies seizing the opportunity to snatch the pass itself.

Throughout history, every battle for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar had been drenched in blood.

“Seniors, what are your plans?” Lin Xun asked in return.

Xing Jianxia answered without hesitation, “We discussed this yesterday. If possible, we hope to send Old Baize, Old Mu, and Xiao He to the All-Wonder Dominion. Of course, during these nine days before the Fate Lotus Dao Altar competition, whatever you plan to do, we’ll follow your arrangements.”

All eyes turned toward Lin Xun.

Lin Xun pondered for a moment, then said calmly, “In nine days, I will definitely join all of you seniors in seizing the Fate Lotus Dao Altar. But during these nine days, I plan to venture out for a while.”

Xing Jianxia and the others exchanged glances, all showing knowing expressions. When they discussed this matter yesterday, they had already known that Lin Xun would never let those enemies escape so easily.

“I’ll go with you.”

Xun Daoyan and Divine Lord Linglong stepped forward. “Even if we can’t help much, we can at least contribute something.”

Their words were modest, but in truth, with their combined strength, they were more than capable of contending with giants like Ying Tiansheng and Jiang Mingshui. Ordinary Greater Boundless Realm figures simply could not be mentioned in the same breath.

“Old Fu and I will stay behind and guard this place.” Xing Jianxia smiled as he spoke. “If anyone comes to seize the pass, we’ll notify you immediately. Even if we’re forced into a battle of victory or defeat, or even a life or death fight, these old bones of ours are confident we can hold them off until you return.”

Clearly, everything had already been taken care of. They had already made all the necessary arrangements without Lin Xun needing to worry.

Still, Lin Xun wasn’t completely at ease and said with a smile, “I’ll leave my Yellow Earth Dao Body behind as well. That way, I can truly rest easy.”

The Yellow Earth Dao Body’s innate talent was perfectly suited for defense, and its combat power was no weaker than Lin Xun’s true body. Even in a life or death battle, it would be enough to suppress old monsters like Ying Tiansheng and Jiang Mingshui.

As for existences on the level of Huanglong Zhenjun, they were exceedingly rare even within the entire Fate Lotus World. If any such old monster truly dared to take advantage of this moment to attack, then they would simply be inviting Lin Xun’s retaliation in the future!

The matter was settled just like that. Afterward, Lin Xun went to find Xia Zhi and told her to cultivate in peace at the pass. Xia Zhi did not object. To her, the Fate Lotus World was nothing short of a blessed land for cultivation. As she continued to comprehend and refine the Principles of Fate, the sealed power within her body steadily merged into her own cultivation.

“One day, I’ll help you kill your enemies.” Her peerlessly beautiful face was filled with solemn resolve.

Lin Xun smiled, gently rubbed her head, then turned and left the Five Elements Heavenly Pass together with Xun Daoyan and Divine Lord Linglong.

“That guy Lin Xun has come out!”

In the far distance, many old monsters were lurking. The moment they saw Lin Xun and his group emerge from the Five Elements Heavenly Pass, their hearts clenched.

“Is he coming to deal with us because we’re in his way?”

Some were puzzled, others deeply uneasy. The reason they had remained here was simple: to keep track of Lin Xun’s movements at all times, so they could immediately report back to their respective factions. In other words, they were acting as scouts.

“He’s coming!” Someone cried out, his pupils shrinking, his body stiffening as he instinctively tried to turn and flee.

At that moment, Lin Xun’s laughter rang out from afar. “Fellow Daoists, there’s no need to panic. I’ve only come to ask a few questions. I have absolutely no intention of taking action.”

Lin Xun bore no grievances against them. He was never one to seek trouble without cause. At once, the old monsters felt somewhat more at ease, yet they remained highly vigilant. Who could guarantee this wasn’t one of Lin Xun’s tricks?

“What does Fellow Daoist Lin wish to inquire about?” A thin, white-haired old man spoke up. He stood far in the distance, his posture tense, clearly prepared to bolt at the slightest sign of danger.

The others were no different. It was evident that after yesterday’s earth shattering battle, Lin Xun’s tyrannical and overwhelming strength had already instilled deep fear in all of them.

“You all come from different camps,” Lin Xun said calmly, sweeping his gaze across the group, his hands clasped politely in greeting. “If you truly bore a grudge against me, you wouldn’t dare linger here. Since there is no enmity between us, there is no need to be so nervous.”

Then he added frankly, “To be honest, I came out this time to seek revenge. But I don’t know where my enemies are hiding, so I would like to ask you all.”

The old monsters exchanged glances. He wanted information about his enemies. If they spoke, wouldn’t that mean offending Lin Xun’s enemies instead?

However, with Lin Xun standing right in front of them, who dared to refuse outright? If they angered this heaven-defying powerhouse, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Finally, the thin old man with snow-white hair and beard spoke up, “Fellow Daoist Lin, the Fate Lotus World is not particularly vast. Logically speaking, if you are searching for someone, they should be near one of the nine heavenly passes.”

“Then, Fellow Daoist,” Lin Xun asked with a gentle smile, his tone humble and courteous, “which heavenly pass do you think offers the greatest chance of finding them?”

“That...” The old man hesitated, his expression conflicted.

After a moment, Lin Xun sighed lightly. “Very well. I won’t force you. I shall take my leave.”

With that, he turned and departed together with Xun Daoyan and Divine Lord Linglong.

“He just...left like that?”

The old monsters were stunned. Only after Lin Xun’s group vanished completely from sight did they finally dare to believe that he had truly gone. They exchanged glances, then almost simultaneously took out their communication treasures, hurriedly sending word back to their respective camps. Lin Xun had left the Five Elements Heavenly Pass to seek revenge!

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“Young Friend Lin Xun, are you heading for the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass?” Xun Daoyan asked along the way.

“That’s right.” Lin Xun replied casually. “That white-haired fellow sent a voice transmission to me. Jiang Mingshui led the experts of the World of the Divine to the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass last night and joined forces with the faction guarding it.”

Xun Daoyan and Divine Lord Linglong both paused for a moment, then couldn’t help but chuckle. Earlier, none of those old monsters had dared to speak, yet in the end, someone still cracked first.

“Which faction is guarding the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass?” Divine Lord Linglong asked softly.

“The Confucian Epoch camp, led by Sage Emperor Kong Yu.” Lin Xun answered.

“So those two major factions have joined forces again...”

Realization dawned on Xun Daoyan. “That makes sense. In the previous Fate Lotus World, Jiang Mingshui’s camp suffered disastrous losses with nearly half of them wiped out. And yesterday, among all the factions before the Five Elements Heavenly Pass, his group was the weakest. Under normal circumstances, if they didn’t choose to cooperate with other camps, they would have no chance at all of competing for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar.”

“Sage Emperor Kong Yu is no ordinary figure. He is one of the Three Sovereigns of the Confucian Epoch. Even in the Sea of ​​Fate, he remains a terrifying and ruthless existence.” Divine Lord Linglong said gravely. “In my view, even Jiang Mingshui and Ying Tiansheng fall short of him.”

Xun Daoyan raised an eyebrow. “Stronger than Huanglong Zhenjun?”

Divine Lord Linglong replied, “There may be a gap, but it’s extremely small.”

Xun Daoyan’s expression darkened slightly. “If that’s the case...this will be troublesome.”

With Jiang Mingshui and Sage Emperor Kong Yu joining forces and guarding the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass, the only way to deal with them would be to challenge them directly. That would put them in a very passive position.

“Do you think that if it were a life or death duel, Sage Emperor Kong Yu would dare to personally step forward and fight Young Friend Lin Xun?” Divine Lord Linglong asked.

Xun Daoyan frowned. “Unless absolutely forced, he likely wouldn’t choose to fight with his life on the line.”

Divine Lord Linglong said, “That will suffice. Unless they dare to charge out of the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass, with Young Friend Lin Xun’s strength combined with ours, we can handle any danger.”

Xun Daoyan nodded and turned to look at Lin Xun.

Lin Xun smiled. “Seniors, there’s no need to worry. We’ll simply act according to the situation.”

As they spoke, the Two Polarities Heavenly Pass had already come into view in the distance, towering between heaven and earth like a colossal pillar.

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