The Prodigies War

Several minutes later, although Lin Xun and Divine Lord Baiya were both injured, their fighting spirit and power continued to rage like fire, making the battle increasingly intense. The expressions of Lin Xun’s enemies changed indeterminately, while the expressions of Xing Jianxia and the others grew tense.

Those who bore no grudges against Lin Xun and Baiya were likewise focused on the battle, unable to calm their thudding hearts. On the other hand, the other two remaining participants, Du Feng and Fa Wuxiang, gradually relaxed.

After all, the more injured Lin Xun and Divine Lord Baiya became, the better it would be for them. At the very least, it would mean an advantage in the final match. Of course, that was naturally something only the victor between the two of them would enjoy.

A quarter of an hour later, suddenly, Divine Lord Baiya stopped fighting and turned to leave the battlefield. Everyone was taken aback by this development, and even Lin Xun was caught by surprise.

"Save some strength for the final match." With these words, Divine Lord Baiya sat down outside the arena, closed his eyes, and started to recuperate. His expression was the very picture of calm. The crowd soon returned to their senses and couldn't help but look at each other.

Chi Qianji couldn't help but ask, "Baiya, you said earlier that you wouldn't show any mercy. Why are you giving up?"

Divine Lord Baiya's eyes remained closed as he replied, "I will ultimately lose anyways. So why not end the battle earlier?"

Everyone was stunned. No one had expected him to give up because he realized that he would lose if he continued!

Yi Wuyin couldn't help but ask, "Is that really the case?"

Divine Lord Baiya suddenly let out a deep sigh. "I know that all of you have your own opinions. Some might think that I'm helping Lin Xun, but I can only say that you're overthinking things."

After which, he didn’t speak a single word more. The way everyone looked at Lin Xun changed subtly. With even a top-tier expert like Divine Lord Baiya voluntarily admitting defeat, it was easy to imagine how ridiculously strong Lin Xun was!

"Thanks for letting me win." Lin Xun bowed to Divine Lord Baiya. Then, he also left the battlefield, sat down, and focused on recovering.

Xing Jianxia and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. On the other hand, the moods of Lin Xun’s enemies grew heavier.

As someone who had only attained the Immeasurable Realm mere decades ago, he still had plenty of room for growth in the future. Despite this, he could already make a top-tier master like Divine Lord Baiya voluntarily concede. The thought of these facts alone would make anyone’s heart shiver.

Next was the showdown between Du Feng and Fa Wuxiang. This battle lasted for less than fifteen minutes. Du Feng conceded, allowing Fa Wuxiang to easily win the match.

Xing Jianxia and the others' faces fell upon seeing this. Du Feng may have seemed to sacrifice his qualification to compete in the final showdown, but in reality, he was planning to borrow a knife to kill another!

He had not only avoided a life-or-death battle with Lin Xun, but could also use Fa Wuxiang to deal with Lin Xun in the final round. It was a win-win situation. The only thing he had lost was an opportunity to compete for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar.

Chi Qianji sighed softly. "Du Feng, this is very dishonorable of you."

By this juncture, everyone could see through Du Feng’s intentions.

"The methods of our generation are always opportunistic and adaptable. I have my reasons, so what does it matter whether it is honorable or not?" Du Feng was unfazed. He ignored the stares from all around and continued, "Moreover, since Divine Lord Baiya can admit defeat, why can't I do so as well?"

These words were very targeted. The truth was, it was precisely because of Divine Lord Baiya that Du Feng had decided on this course of action. In fact, he was still somewhat dissatisfied with the former.

Divine Lord Baiya stopping the battle early had preserved far more of Lin Xun’s strength than anticipated. Under these circumstances, if Du Feng continued fighting until the end, he would inevitably consume a lot of his energy. Even if he ultimately emerged victorious, he would definitely be at a disadvantage against Lin Xun.

Since that was the case, why not give up instead? In this way, Fa Wuxiang could also preserve more strength to deal with Lin Xun. Like the saying went, sometimes you had to retreat in order to advance.

"Heh, all you people are so good at scheming." Nearby, Tian Xingzi smiled mockingly.

Du Feng remained silent. The atmosphere grew strange and stifling. The competition today had been full of unexpected twists and turns due to Lin Xun's presence. The most unfortunate of them all was Jiang Mingshui, who was killed on the spot after encountering Lin Xun in a match.

Meanwhile, Weng Xinghai and Du Feng had opted to avoid Lin Xun. While it seemed disgraceful, everyone knew that they did so because they were afraid! It was because of the changing situation that they made a decision that was most beneficial to themselves.

As for who would ultimately seize the Fate Lotus Dao Altar, that was no longer any theirof Weng Xinghai’s or Du Feng's concern. Truthfully, as old monsters who had lived through many epochs, they had experienced far too many competitions in the Fate Lotus World. Hence, they had plenty of opportunities to head to the All-Wonder Dominion if they had wanted to.

Therefore, it wasn’t much of a loss for them to give up on this one. Lin Xun could naturally see that Du Feng was avoiding a fight, but didn’t see it as an issue. After all, even if he did win in the end, he wasn’t planning on leaving. Hence, there was still time to deal with each of his enemies!

Chi Qianji announced, "The final showdown is next. Lin Xun, Fa Wuxiang, you may start."

Lin Xun rose to his feet. However,But before he could enter the arena, Fa Wuxiang spoke up from nearby, "No need to fight, I withdraw from the final match."

Dressed in a purple robe, with a smooth forehead and extraordinary handsome features, his declarationwords immediately stumped everyone.

This was yet another variable! No one had expected that Fa Wuxiang, who was clearly still in good shape, would give up the opportunity to compete for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar.

"You people can scheme all you want, but I refuse to be a borrowed knife."

Fa Wuxiang didn’t hold back as he looked straight at Du Feng in the distance. "Old monk, your earlier actions were indeed disgraceful!"

A hint of iciness flowed from his final few words. Du Feng might want to borrow a knife to kill someone, but he had to first ask if Fa Wuxiang himself was willing!

A sliver of gloominess appeared on Du Feng's solemn face. After a while, he said, "Dao Brother, you misunderstand me."

"It matters not if it’s a misunderstanding. At the very least, such a competition makes me uncomfortable." Fa Wuxiang frostily said, "I just hope that the next competition won't be anything like today, where people are scheming at every turn. It's disgusting."

The blunt words made Du Feng’s expression change again. The surrounding crowd couldn’t remain composed either. Today's competition had far too many variables. It was neither spectacular nor thrilling, lacking any hint of its original flavor.

"Alright, alright, today's competition has come to an end. Congratulations, Young Friend Lin."

Chi Qianji smilingly cupped his hands together at Lin Xun. Many of the other old monsters such as Tian Xingzi, Yi Wuyin, Divine Lord Baiya, and so on also gave their congratulations. Of course, those hostile towards Lin Xun wore stormy expressions.

"Thank you, everyone."

Lin Xun cupped his hands together. He himself hadn’t expected victory to come so suddenly, and was surprised to find that he was now the final winner. As he gazed at everyone again, a certain revelation dawned upon him. Today's easy victory wasn’t due to his own strength, nor was it because his opponents were lacking.

At the end of the day, it was due to the top dogs such as Chi Qianji, Tian Xingzi, and Divine Lord Baiya. Their actions and decisions had created numerous variables, which ultimately allowed him to obtain a huge advantage.

It was at this moment that Lin Xun recalled Divine Lord Baiya actions and began seeing them in a different light. After all, the variables had started to appear after Divine Lord Baiya conceded! He couldn't help but feel that Divine Lord Baiya had helped him obtain this easy victory...

Lin Xun thought to himself, "I should have a talk with Divine Lord Baiya in the future."

"Elders, please go to the Fate Lotus Dao Altar."

Next, Lin Xun arrived in front of Mo Baize, Mu Changyun, and Xiao He with a smile. He had already agreed with Xing Jianxia and the others that if they managed to seize the Fate Lotus Dao Altar, they would send Mo Baize and the other two to the All-Wonder Dominion.

Mo Baize and the others appeared dazed as if reality had yet to set in. It was quite some time later before the trio finally stopped onto the altar under the urging of Xing Jianxia, Daoist Shanfeng, and the others.

It would be a lie to say the other old monsters didn’t feel envious at this sight. At the same time, Lin Xun’s enemies also felt increasingly stifled upon realizing that he wasn’t leaving...

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Spirit Martial World.

Atop the Dao Seeking Sacred Mountain, Ren Futian and the others suddenly looked up at the Sea of FateDestiny in unison as if they had all sensed something. The quietly floating Great Dao Fate Lotus suddenly began to buzz as divine light circulated around it. Almost immediately after, numerous figures flew out from within.

"The competition has ended!"

Feeling invigorated, Ren Futian and the others walked out of the cave dwelling to gather at the peak, where they silently waited. Soon after, they saw the returning figures of Lin Xun, Xing Jianxia and the others.

That same day, the events that occurred in the Fate Lotus World became known to everyone on the Dao Seeking Sacred Mountain, resulting in quite a commotion.

A grand banquet was held on the Dao Seeking Sacred Mountain that evening. The disciples of Fangchun Mountain, and cultivators from the Origin Sect and Spirit Sect all participated, making merry and enjoying themselves through the night.

After that day, Lin Xun entered secluded cultivation. Years passed one after another.

Ten years later, Lin Xun suddenly opened his eyes.

Omm~

A furnace made of Nirvana emerged out of thin air, with an illusory figure floating within it. The figure gave off an unrivaled and unyielding sensation. A powerful aura spread from him as if seeking to fight and dominate the nine heavens!

It was none other than the First Disciple of Fangchun Mountain, Combat Emperor.

"EldestFirst Senior Brother..."

Lin Xun's heart stirred with joy. Since entering the Immeasurable Realm and integrating all of his dao principles into the profound essence of Nirvana, his mastery of the Nirvana essence had soared to an unbelievable level.

After years of rebuilding, the remnant vitality of his first senior brother had undergone an earth-shaking transformation. Now, only a single step remained before he could be reborn!

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