The Prodigies War

“Studying the energy of Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders?” Lin Xun was startled.

Bodhi said, “Yes. Regarded as the Forbidden Zone of Life, it is rumored to host a path higher than even the Eternal path. As you have already taken this step in addition to possessing the Nirvana principle, this will most likely prove to be a blessing for you. I'm not the only one who thinks so. Chen Xi and Alpha Origin do as well, and they all want to see what truths you can fathom from it.”

Lin Xun scoffed. “Heh, isn't this Alpha Origin guy an interesting one? I was wondering why he hadn't taken further action after Ape Ancestor’s failure at the All Mysteries Dao Platform. So he does have other preparations.

“If I were to trigger something new during my research of the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders that could tempt even Alpha Origin, then it would be time to settle this game once and for all, I take it?”

“It should be so,” Bodhi said warmly. “However, before you start, I suggest that you pay a visit to the Hongling Domain.”

Lin Xun nodded as he understood why his master would suggest this. Chen Xi, as the only existence in this Realm of All Mysteries that could threaten Alpha Origin, must have studied the aura of the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders on various occasions. It could not hurt for Lin Xun to go and consult someone so knowledgeable about the subject first.

“Sensible as that might be, Little Friend, I still think it's better that you come back here to fathom the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders,” the golden cicada suddenly said.

Even Bodhi was taken aback. “Why is that the case, Fellow Daoist?”

The golden cicada was silent for a moment before he said, “Perhaps I am overthinking, but since someone like Alpha Origin has such an obsession with the Nirvana principle, it's not impossible that Chen Xi may have some idea as well.”

After a pause, he added, “Even if he doesn't have any right now, when Lin Xun triggers phenomena that are important enough while studying the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders...”

The golden cicada didn’t finish, but the implication was plenty clear. Bodhi frowned and gazed deeply at the golden cicada for a while. Finally, he said, “It’s fair that you are concerned about this.”

The golden cicada smiled bitterly. “I hope you don't think I'm gauging the heart of a gentleman through a mean lens. To be honest, I have great admiration and respect for Fellow Daoist Chen Xi. An existence like him, who practices the dao of reincarnation and follows a most supreme path, is far from someone I can denigrate and be suspicious of, but...this matter is of great import while there are many ways it can go wrong. We aren't allowed to be careless here, even if just a little.”

Bodhi nodded and turned to look at Lin Xun. “What do you think?”

Lin Xun smiled. “Even though I don't personally know Senior Chen Xi, from what I know about Senior Chen Linkong, I don't think they will have impure intentions. However, Senior Golden Cicada raised a good point. We can't never be too careful at a time of life or death. After I get my advice from Senior Chen Xi, I will return to the Hidden Domain.”

The golden cicada laughed. “I certainly hope I'm just being overly cautious.”

Without any further delay, Lin Xun left the Hidden Domain. Only after he disappeared from sight did Bodhi turn back to the golden cicada. “Fellow Daoist, you have never been suspicious for no reason. Have you found out something?”

The golden cicada was stunned and could not help but smile wryly. “They are right when they say caring too much about something puts you out of sorts. Perhaps I was too concerned about our little friend, and that's why I said such abrupt words. Forgive me, Dao Brother.”

Bodhi nodded, “Indeed, too much concern can disrupt your state of mind, especially when every move from this disciple of mine affects the entire situation. I'll be honest with you, I also feel a little uneasy for some reason.”

Saying that, he let out a long sigh. “I entered the dao through my mind, but why can't I keep it calm at a time like this?”

The golden cicada gently said, “At times like these, not only you and I, but even Alpha Origin and Chen Xi also wait with occupied minds. It is impossible to be truly indifferent.”

After a long silence, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain said, “I have once deduced that this uneasy feeling could be a hint of an inauspicious omen, but it has been hiding too deeply to be identified. Now that I review every possibility, it’s probably Alpha Origin. He probably has a card up his sleeve that...is meant to be dealt at me.”

The golden cicada narrowed his eyes.

Immediately, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain shook his head. “But never mind that for now. If my life can be exchanged for victory in this game, it's worth it.”

The golden cicada whispered, “My dao brother, Lin Xun is the variable. As long as he is here, that hint of foreboding you have is by no means unresolvable.”

Bodhi nodded, no longer continuing the topic.

......

Upon exiting the Hidden Domain, Lin Xun instantly sensed an obscure aura sweeping out from the Taihun Domain, which was now ‘looking’ at him from afar.

It unquestionably belonged to Alpha Origin!

Lin Xun's eyes narrowed slightly as he smiled. “What’s the matter, you want to do it here and now?”

Between heaven and earth, Alpha Origin's voice resounded, “No, I just want to give you information about the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders.”

Lin Xun raised his brows. “You really do want me to fathom as many mysteries from the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders as possible, don't you?”

“I knew you'd get me, my young friend.” Alpha Origin smiled. “The changes you'll bring also count as variables for me, right? Since it is not yet time for the final showdown, I present myself to you without ulterior motives, so you have nothing to worry about.”

As he said that, a green arc of light flew out from where he was and stopped a thousand feet away in front of Lin Xun, revealing itself to be a jade slip.

“In this slip are all the insights that I have gained from studying the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders. It’s yours now. Peruse it or throw it away, you can do whatever you please.”

After that, his voice faded in the space, and disappearing with it was the aura that had come out from the Taihun Domain.

Lin Xun sank into contemplation. A thousand feet away, the jade slip was quietly suspended. As it seemed, Alpha Origin didn't care at all whether he would accept it or not.

“It’ll look like I’m scared if I don't take it, but if I do, I will owe you a small favor... If I take it but don't use it, it will look like I have apprehensions, but if I read it, the favor I owe gets bigger,” Lin Xun mumbled to himself.

Right at this moment, a bright laughter reverberated, “Hahahaha, you don't even want to owe me a favor, so you said that out loud for me to hear, right?”

This voice was clear like the echo of a morning bell.

Lin Xun laughed and clasped his fist. “Nothing gets past you, Senior.”

“Hurry, I've been waiting for you for a long time now. As for this slip, I'll accept it for you. This way, you're free from a dilemma and get to maintain a clean mental state.”

As the laughter echoed, the distant jade slip vanished, taken away by an invisible force. This voice naturally belonged to Chen Xi. Lin Xun once again cupped his fist before he shot toward the Hongling Domain in the distance. Soon, he entered the vortex tunnel leading into it.

......

Somewhere deep underground in the Taihun Domain, Alpha Origin was also all smiles as he tugged at the sword seals binding his shell. Listening to the clatter of the chains, he murmured, “It's a pity that you aren't here, Fellow Daoist, or the whole thing today would have been even more interesting...”

......

When Lin Xun entered Hongling Domain, Chen Linkong was already waiting there.

“You’re finally here, Young Friend Lin. My grandfather has been waiting for you for a long time.” Chen Linkong greeted him with a smile and began leading the way.

Lin Xun couldn't help but look forward to this meeting.

During his comprehension of the Fortune Starry Firmament’s mysteries in Fortune Divine City, he had gotten the honor to witness the elegance of Chen Xi: Clad in green and carrying an ancient sword on his back, that figure treaded the river of time with unrivaled style!

Not long ago, in the Mortal Transformation Zone, Lin Xun had seen three dao manifestations in the void above the sky, and one of them was left by Chen Xi. The sheer majesty emanating from that alone was enough to leave him awestruck.

In fact, his entire rune heritage was inextricably linked to Chen Xi. After all, Master Lu had studied under Divine Derivation Mountain, which Chen Xi was the most powerful disciple of!

Now that Lin Xun was finally about to meet such a legendary senior in the flesh, how could he not be excited?

“Ever since my grandfather defeated the Taishang Lord, he has grown a little detached and idle. I have no idea what level his cultivation has reached today,” said Chen Linkong with a smile as they were on the way, his expression brimming with pride and reverence.

“Taishang Lord?” Lin Xun was caught off guard by the unfamiliar name.

“Yes, the founder of the Taishang Sect known for their dao of sentiment devoidness. Someone who enters the path of cultivation through this concept is the definition of terror. My grandfather had to employ every trick in his arsenal to seal that person within the cycle of reincarnation, condemning them to eternal suffering with no escape... Ah, we're here.” Chen Linkong stopped talking at this point.

Atop a mountain not far away, a tall and slender figure stood before a thatched cottage. Clad in green with his hands clasped behind his back, he resembled a pine tree rooted on a cliffside. He was looking in their direction.

It was none other than Chen Xi, a peerless legend whose name resounded through countless epochs!

“Go resume your cultivation. Without my permission, you will not set one foot outside your place,” said Chen Xi casually, but it made Chen Linkong stiffen. He obediently left.

“Greetings, Young Friend Lin Xun. I am Chen Xi.” From afar, Chen Xi smilingly clasped his fist toward Lin Xun. His eyes were clear as the sea, profound yet serene. His gentle tone carried a power that calmed the heart.

Lin Xun returned the gesture. “It’s an honor to meet you, Senior.”

Chen Xi was ever smiling. “The formalities of seniority are redundant between us. Let us treat each other as equal companions on the path of cultivation. Please, come here and have a chat with me.”

Lin Xun nodded and strode over. Before the thatched cottage stood a table and two bamboo chairs. Once he was seated, Chen Xi asked, “Wine or tea?”

“To meet with you brings me great joy, Senior, so of course it will be wine,” Lin Xun also replied with a smile.

Chen Xi did not mind that Lin Xun still addressed him as ‘senior.’ It was merely a title, quibbling about it would be making a big deal out of nothing. Taking his seat, he flipped his palm, and a wine pot with two cups appeared on the table.

“My wife, Qing Xiuyi, personally brewed this wine. All my years in the Realm of All Mysteries, I've always been reluctant to touch it. It’s your arrival, my young friend, that allows me to finally decide to indulge, hahaha!” Chen Xi chuckled as he opened the pot and poured a full cup each for both of them.

Instantly, a soul-soakingly refreshing aroma filled the air.

“Come, let's have a drink first.” Chen Xi raised his cup.

Lin Xun smiled and raised his own.

As the two cups clinked, it felt like a meeting on the path of almighty dao. No words were needed as all was understood.

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