The Prodigies War

Lin Xun frowned slightly at this scene. He had originally hoped to see how powerful Du Feng was, but his opponent had unexpectedly admitted defeat...

Xing Jianxia transmitted to Lin Xun, "I’ve asked around and found out that in the fourth competition of Fate Lotus World, Xinhu and Leisong were able to win thanks to the assistance of Du Feng and Weng Xinghai. Otherwise, given their combat capabilities, it would have been almost impossible to endure until the end of these repeated fights."

"You can get help in such a competition?"

Lin Xun was rather surprised.

"Naturally. It’s said that during the second round, Xinhu encountered Weng Xinghai, who directly admitted defeat. "In the third round, Xinhu encountered an old monster who was on good terms with Du Feng. Under his instruction, the old monster also admitted defeat. How could Xinhu not win given these circumstances?"

Xing Jianxia's voice carried a hint of disdain as he continued, "Of course, Weng Xinghai and Du Feng only did so because they wanted to send three cultivators to the All-Wonder Dominion: Ji Tianqing, Ye Wuhen, and Ziche Chong. "The three of them have very remarkable ancestors who had gone to the All-Wonder Dominion many epochs ago. Hence, this was a favor of sorts from Weng Xinghai and Du Feng."

Lin Xun finally understood. While they were conversing, the competition had already progressed to the third match. His gaze was soon drawn back to the arena.

As an observer, even he had to acknowledge that the participants were all outstanding individuals of the Greater Boundless Realm with incredible foundations and overwhelming combat strength, who had also mastered numerous divine arts and techniques. In battle, each of them was simply sublime.

Merely watching was already an enriching and eye-opening experience for Lin Xun. The third match quickly came to an end, with the winner being Guan Qianqiu from the Dao Epoch.

As time flowed, the fourth and fifth matches also unfolded and concluded, with Weng Xinghai and Chi Qianji emerging victorious.

"Next, may the two Dao Friends who drew the number six please come to the arena." Chi Qianji's voice rang out.

Swish!Swish!

Two figures simultaneously appeared in the arena. Upon seeing them, the entire venue erupted into an uproar. Because one was Lin Xun, while the other was Yi Wuyin!

The former had been nothing but brilliant in the Fate Lotus World, shocking everyone as he caused great turmoil and mayhem. The latter was an existence who had survived seven Great Silence Unlife Calamities, and was widely considered one of the most powerful old monsters present. How could anyone not feel surprised to see these two titans meet in the very first round?

"How interesting." Chi Qianji grinned. "These things happen from time to time. After all, it’s not always the top experts who gain an advantage from the rules. At times, it's possible for them to be eliminated in the first round instead. That is what we call fair."

The other old monsters’ gazes flickered in thought. For them, either of two being eliminated was excellent news for the remaining participants. Moreover, whoever triumphed likely won’t emerge in top shape either. This was a huge opportunity for the others!

"Hmph, you aren’t afraid of trouble huh?" Clearly unhappy, Yi Wuyin glared at Chi Qianji. Then, he turned Lin Xun and said, "Young friend, if you and I go all out, the winner probably won’t come out unscathed. Agreed?"

Lin Xun calmly nodded. "That is likely."

"In that case, why don't we use another method to compete?" Yi Wuyin suggested, "For example, we can compete in a game of chess where we pit our dao powers against each other."

Lin Xun was taken aback. "How would that work?"

The others also revealed curious expressions.

With a wave of his sleeve, Yi Wuyin summoned a chessboard in front of him. "This is my Spring and Autumn Chessboard which contains a universe of sorts. Within it, life flourishes and dies amidst an ever-changing world. One of us shall set the board, while the other will try to break it, how does that sound?"

Lin Xun immediately grew interested and asked, "May I take a look first?"

"Why not?" Yi Wuyin smiled as he sent the Spring and Autumn Chessboard to Lin Xun from a distance away.

The moment his spirit sense reached inside, a vast and grand world immediately appeared into his mind. Various phenomena alternated within, such as the rise and fall of worldly affairs and the changing of seasons. Countless beings resided in the world, playing out the joys and sorrows of life.

What surprised him the most, however, was that the billions of beings within were all truly alive! The fact that billions of living beings and an entire world were contained in the Spring and Autumn Chessboard was shocking, to say the least.

Wouldn’t that mean the beings residing in the world of the chessboard were mere chess pieces at Yi Wuyin’s mercy? In other words, to the billions of beings in the chessboard world, he was essentially the master of the heavenly dao!

"Don't overthink it, young friend. Although the world within the chessboard is controlled by me, the beings within it have their own destinies which I cannot interfere with. Otherwise, I would be entangled in their karma and suffer the resulting consequences."

Yi Wuyin continued, "The reason I created this treasure is so I can observe the myriad phenomena of life at all times; to watch the infinite trajectories of fate experienced by the beings within the ever-flowing time of an ever-changing world."

After hearing the explanation, Lin Xun understood and said, "Elder, may I ask how we will be setting up the board and subsequently trying to break it?"

Yi Wuyin answered, "It's simple, we will replace the heavenly principles of the chessboard world with our dao power. Whoever ultimately manages to dominate the world will be the winner."

Lin Xun was taken aback. His expression turned somewhat peculiar as he asked, "We’ll be competing with only dao power?"

Yi Wuyin smilingly replied, "Yes, it is also because I wish to witness the might of the Nirvana power that your master has waited eons for."

The crowd of old monsters nearby couldn't help but show interested expressions.

Nirvana!

Everyone present knew of the Lord of Fangchun’s claim that this power could overturn the entirety of the past! However, only a tiny number of people had actually witnessed it in action.

“Sure!” Lin Xun agreed.

Yi Wuyin said, "The heavenly principles of the chessboard world are derived from my dao power, and represent my understanding and mastery of the dao. Go ahead and do what you can to break it, young friend. Of course, I can also withdraw my power, so you can set the board instead, and I’ll be the one to try and break it."

Lin Xun shook his head. "No need to make things so troublesome, I will be the breaker."

With a deep breath, he mobilized all of his dao power and directed it into the Spring and Autumn chessboard through his spirit sense. Various scenes immediately flooded his senses.

A certain prosperous city in the chessboard world. The crowded streets were ever-flowing with traffic, creating a noisy and lively atmosphere. However, there were only ordinary folk here.

Although it was just a small corner of the chessboard world, it vividly depicted the joys and sorrows of human life. Birth, aging, illness, and death were all fully displayed in great detail.

Lin Xun suddenly realized that he had become a beggar by the street side who was practically on the verge of death, his tattered clothes just barely able to cover his emaciated body. Not a single wisp of strength was present in this body, let alone a sliver of cultivation. In fact, he couldn’t even sense any dao aura in the surroundings.

He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Could the dao sought by Yi Wuyin be based on the myriad forms of life? If so, it would mean that from the moment Lin Xun transformed into the beggar, he had already entered the domain of heavenly principles controlled by Yi Wuyin.

How interesting.

Lin Xun rose to his feet. The simple action appeared extremely laborious because his physical condition was simply far too poor at the moment. Filthy from head to toe and plagued by intense pangs of hunger, he likely wouldn't survive for much longer.

However, Lin Xun wasn’t flustered. He knew that the contest between their daos had already begun.

"Hey, since when did a beggar like you appear at the door? Hurry up and get lost, don't disturb our restaurant's business!"

A waiter walked out of the restaurant with a disgusted look and fiercely glared at Lin Xun. Lin Xun glanced at the other party. He could tell that the waiter was a real person, and definitely wasn’t being manipulated by Yi Wuyin. The reason was simple: it was bad business for a filthy-looking beggar like him to block the entrance of the restaurant, so it was only natural that someone would come to drive him off.

This was cause and effect. Lin Xun ruminated over this for a moment and was about to say something.

However, the loud thudding of hooves suddenly rang out from afar like drumbeats as a group of riders approached. They forced their way through the streets, causing chaos everywhere as numerous people hastily avoided them amidst several shrieks.

"Out of the way! All of you, move aside!"

Shouts echoed continuously as the sounds of hooves neared. If Lin Xun didn’t move soon, he would inevitably be trampled by the horses' hooves. Given his current condition, a single stray kick would probably send him into the afterlife.

He immediately said, "Waiter, your eighty-year-old mother is seriously ill, but can’t afford to treat her with your current salary. Help me, and I will save your mother."

The waiter was taken aback. With an incredulous look, he asked, "How do you know my mother is ill?"

Lin Xun quickly replied, "If you don't save me, I’m going to be trampled to death and you’ll never know anything. However, if you save me, you might also save your mother. Hurry!"

The waiter didn’t dare to delay a moment longer. He swiftly stepped forward, grabbed Lin Xun's bony body, and dragged him to the side.

Rumble!

The riders thundered past. The span of a single breath was all that had separated the beggar, Lin Xun, from being trampled to death. He couldn't help but heave a deep sigh of relief before he smiled and murmured, "This is quite the interesting dao competition..."

Meanwhile, in the vicinity of the Fate Lotus Dao Altar.

When Yi Wujin noticed the events happening in the Spring and Autumn Chessboard world, he smiled and said, "Young Friend Lin, even I dare not get involved in the karma of others. It might seem that you’ve resolved a dangerous situation, but you’ve also fallen into the entanglement of karma..."

Since he didn’t conceal anything, the nearby crowd of old monsters could also observe the scenes happening in the chessboard world, causing them to display varying expressions.

With an ever-present compassionate expression, Du Feng spoke from afar, "Dao Brother has set the board with the karma of all living beings. Even if Lin Xun ultimately succeeds in eliminating it, he will inevitably be stained by karma, thus setting him back by a single move and spelling his defeat. This...is basically a Gordian Knot!"

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