The Prodigies War

Fate Lotus World.

Lin Xun’s return to the Fate Lotus World soon spread to the cultivators scattered throughout the realm.

"Lin Xun has stated he wishes to leave the Sea of Fate? That’s fantastic news!"

"The rumor is that the miss called Xia Zhi will also be accompanying him."

"Hahaha, he’s finally leaving! I feel that there’s no need to compete in the Fate Lotus World this time. We should all just send Lin Xun off together!"

After hearing the news, all the old monsters were delighted regardless of which epoch they belonged to. For them, Lin Xun’s presence was like a heavy stone pressing on their hearts, making them constantly fearful of him. Now that he was about to set off for the All-Wonder Dominion, it felt...like finally saying goodbye to a scourge...

Nine days later.

The opportunity to compete for the Fate Lotus Dao Altar finally arrived. The cultivators stationed at the Nine Great Heavenly Passes moved the moment this happened.

Upon arriving at the altar, everyone's gazes swiveled to the same spot. There stood two figures belonging to a man and woman. The man gave off an imposing and untouchable aura, while the woman was as beautiful as a painting. It was naturally Lin Xun and Xia Zhi.

Silence hung in the air. By now, it had been roughly five hundred years since Lin Xun had first set foot in the Sea of Fate; it was a time period dominated by him alone.

Additionally, countless terrifying enemies had perished at his hands. So much so that now, everyone in the Sea of Fate was deeply wary of his might.

At the sight of Lin Xun appearing before the Fate Lotus Dao Altar once more, many of the old monsters present couldn’t help but recall several past memories, causing their expressions to turn complicated.

Lin Xun looked around and broke the silence, "Will we be following the old rules for this competition?"

Everyone involuntarily shuddered, and a purple-robed elder hurriedly said, "We have no intentions of competing, and have only come to send off Dao Friend Lin."

Lin Xun was taken aback for a moment before he turned to the others.

The other old monsters present also spoke up, "That’s right. We all know that Dao Friend Lin’s cultivation has already surpassed everyone’s. Even if we were to compete, no one would be able to match you, so we have all decided to forgo the competition."

This surprised Lin Xun. After a moment, he cupped his hands together and said, "Then I truly must thank you all."

Next, he looked at Xia Zhi and said, "Let's go."

"En." Under the crowd’s gazes, Lin Xun and Xia Zhi stepped onto the Fate Lotus Dao Altar. As he circulated his cultivation, the altar beneath his feet began to emanate waves of principle power.

Someone cupped their hands together. "Safe travels, Dao Friend Lin."

Almost simultaneously, everyone present also cupped their hands together. Whether it was out of fear or respect, they had to admit that Lin Xun had long surpassed them in the Immeasurable Realm!

As they watched him leave, everyone not only felt a sense of relief, but also a surge of indescribable emotions. It was as if they were watching a rising peerless legend about to depart from their world. That subtle feeling was difficult to put in words.

"Everyone, thank you for seeing me off." On the altar, Lin Xun smiled as he returned the gesture. In the next moment, he and Xia Zhi swiftly disappeared amidst a peculiar undulation.

On this day, the competition in the Fate Lotus World came to an end. It was also on this day that the cultivators from various epochs learned of Lin Xun's departure for the All-Wonder Dominion. For a time, there were those who rejoiced while others sighed emotionally.

Spirit Martial World, Dao Seeking Sacred Mountain.

While watching the Great Dao Fate Lotus scatter brilliant light as it zipped over the Sea of Fate, the Fangchun Mountain disciples couldn't help but bow their heads and cup their hands together.

"Youngest Junior Brother, take care!"

Meanwhile, a loud rumble suddenly sounded from one of the cave dwellings. Immediately after, a figure soared into the sky, exuding an untamable and prideful aura that caused the Sea of Fate to churn.

His presence wasn’t restrained in the slightest. He was akin to a master of battle dominating the skies and shaking the earth, as the ten thousand daos wailed and trembled beneath his feet.

He cupped his hands together and said in a booming voice filled with heartfelt gratitude, "Youngest Junior Brother, thank you!"

"Eldest Senior Brother...has awakened!"

"Eldest Senior Brother is sending off Youngest Junior Brother."

Zhong Qiu, Ruo Su, and the others were stunned as their faces rapidly filled with immense joy.

......

The All-Wonder Dominion.

In a chaotic and dusky world, calamity dust drifted amidst the flashing lightning.

Crash~

Suddenly, the metallic sound of chains violently clashing rang out as a figure burst out from deep under the ground. Dressed in a black robe with a neat and tidy appearance, his clear eyes appeared impossibly deep.

He looked young, but also gave off the sensation of someone who had stood above the river of time and experienced countless changes through the ages. A thick black chain was wrapped around him, clattering and shaking noisily amidst bursts of dazzling and terrifying divine principle light. At closer inspection, the thick black chain seemed to be made of sword qi!

"Heh heh, why wouldn’t the variable you guys spoke also be a variable in my eyes. It is time to determine the winner..." The black-robed man laughed, appearing exceedingly cheerful and happy.

Pah!

The black chain binding him seemed to have a life of its own. It emitted a blast of terrifying sword intent to ruthlessly suppress the black-robed man. The black-robed man groaned as he staggered, and was nearly pulled back down to the ground by the black chain.

"Dao Friend, you’ve already reincarnated and re-cultivated. Why must you still transform your entire cultivation into this 'sword seal' to bind me?"

As he looked down at the black chain, a hint of helplessness appeared on the black-robed man’s face. "Bah, when that variable arrives, we will fight again to see whose path is superior."

Crash~

In the next moment, his figure returned deep underground and disappeared from sight, leaving only the echoing sounds of a clashing chain.

The dusky world gradually fell silent. A fist-sized crow with ink-black wings noiselessly flew over and landed on a bare branch. Its crimson eyes gazed at the place where the black-robed man had vanished.

"Founder, we’ve recently captured quite a few people who crossed over from the Sea of Fate. Through them, we’ve learned that the old Bodhi’s long-awaited lotus will soon arrive. "Should we...take action?"

The crow’s shrill voice cut apart the silence.

“No.” The black-robed man’s voice sounded from deep underground. His tone was light and cheerful as he said, "Let him come. Mysterious beyond mysterious are the doors of all-wonder. I wish to see how many doors he can pass through."

The crow was clearly taken aback and said, "Master, with the power we’ve accumulated over countless years, it will be no issue eliminating that child when he arrives. Why..."

The black-robed man interrupted, "Are you the founder?"

The crow trembled all over and lowered its head. "Your servant understands."

"You do not understand."

The black-robed man’s tone grew cold and indifferent. "Little Crow, you’ve cultivated with me since young. Others might view you as an ominous spirit, but I do not believe such things. I have helped you change your fate three times, and used the dao power of nine epochs to reconstruct your soul, allowing you to attain the perfect Immeasurable Realm in one go. But ever since I have been trapped here, your thoughts have grown numerous. Do you think I can no longer escape?"

On the branch, the crow shivered all over as it replied, "Founder, I...I merely want to help you eliminate hidden dangers. I would never dare to have any other thoughts!"

Time passed, but the black-robed man didn’t speak again. However, the longer this continued, the colder the crow's heart became, growing increasingly anxious and uneasy.

Just when the crow could no longer bear the stifling pressure, the black-robed man suddenly sighed deeply and said, "Little Crow, you have accompanied me since young and witnessed almost every step of my cultivation journey. Countless years have passed, and many friends have left me, making me almost believe that even if I unravel the ultimate mystery of the All-Wonder Dominion...I would still be all alone in the end."

His desolate voice was tinged with a hint of loneliness.

The crow's emotions surged as it resolutely declared, "Founder, I will always serve by your side!"

"I hope so." The black-robed man's voice became calm again. "Back then, that swordsman debated the dao with me, viewing me as an enemy. Despite this, I can’t help but admire him. Although he abandoned his entire cultivation to create a sword seal and trap me here before his reincarnation, I do not hate him in the slightest. After all, it’s just a clash of the dao, how can that ever concern someone like me? But this time is different."

At this point, he changed the subject. "My opponents are waiting for a variable, which I also need. Do you understand now?"

The crow asked, "Founder, what should I do?"

The black-robed man unhurriedly replied, "Tell the others, they will naturally understand what to do."

The crow was taken aback. "But what if all of them choose to take action?"

"Then let them." The black-robed man answered without hesitation. "However, you must not interfere. If I find out that you tried anything, I will strip you of your cultivation and sever our relationship!"

The crow trembled all over as it reluctantly nodded.

"Go." With these final words, silence fell once more.

After a long time, the crow flapped its wings and flew away, a hint of confusion still lingering in its crimson eyes.

Why did the founder give such instructions?Why can't we just directly eliminate that variable?

The crow couldn't understand.

Half a day later.

The crow flew out of this gray and dusky chaos world. Its heart state was now relaxed as if it had shed the heavy shackles on its heart. The crow murmured to itself, "Although the founder is trapped, that power...is becoming more and more terrifying..."

In a flash, it transformed into a black-clothed young lady with long, snow-white hair, and clear eyes resembling red glazed glass.

"Tell the nine Heavenly Mandate Dao Lords to gather and meet me in the Black Profound Domain."

She extended a slender finger and gently waved it. A wisp of black divine flame appeared and transformed into a flash of light, before vanishing from sight.

Then, she slowly stretched and murmured to herself, "Founder, I will listen to you. I won't interfere in this matter, nor will I dissuade anyone. All I will do is act as a dutiful messenger. But don't you already know that they will definitely take action once they receive the news? You must, right?"

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