The Prodigies War

Qian Yuanba was dumbstruck.

He had already realized the terror of his opponent, but he could not imagine that such a fierce character had appeared in their Great Qian Dynasty.

Was he Su Qingfeng’s younger brother? But why was Su Qingfeng so weak then?

“What’s your cultivation level?”

Qian Yuanba got up with difficulty, his face livid.

“Sixth Layer True Martial Stage, Blood Igniting,” Lin Xun answered nonchalantly; he saw no reason to hide it.

However, his response threw everyone into confusion. How could someone at the sixth layer True Martial Stage be so powerful?

“Lies!”

Qian Yuanba roared, humiliation surging within him. How could someone at the sixth layer of the True Martial be so powerful? The other party was clearly deliberately doing this to humiliate him.

Shua!

He moved with astonishing speed, each step propelling him forward by a dozen feet.

“How dare you?!” Lin Xun was only halfway there when the middle-aged man in a luxurious robe charged over, raising a black iron spear and thrusting it toward Lin Xun.

Lin Xun clenched his hand into a fist and swung it casually.

Clang!

The spear buzzed violently, as though struck by a landslide, and was sent hurtling through the air. The middle-aged man in the luxurious robe had his arm shattered, forcing him to stagger back with a look of utter horror on his face.

He was at the ninth layer of the True Martial Stage, Aeth Transformation, yet he was defeated with a single strike!

How strong was Su Qinghan?

Before the middle-aged man in a luxurious robe could recover from his shock and horror, a scream pierced the air. He looked up, only to see Lin Xun stomping Qian Yuanba to the ground. Lin Xun’s tall and slender figure was basking in the morning light, radiating an aura like that of a divine being.

The nearby participants were both astonished and secretly satisfied. In the previous rounds, many cultivators had been eliminated by Qian Yuanba!

He was the seventh prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a domineering and ruthless figure. He had long been the target of public resentment, yet no one dared to stand against him.

Now watching him being trampled on the ground, the bloody scene, was extremely satisfying…

Qian Yuanba screamed in terror, “What are you doing? Let go, let go of me! Someone, quickly come, kill him!”

A group of heavily-armored palace guards rushed over, exuding terrifying murderous aura. They were seasoned warriors who had fought on battlefields for years, carving their way through heaps of corpses.

The murderous aura around them was enough to send the participants trembling inwardly.

Despite all that, Lin Xun seemed unaware of it. He uttered, “Kill and you pay with your life, owe a debt and you must repay it. To be honest with you, your life is worthless, but this time, I will only destroy your cultivation.”

Bang!

Lin Xun applied force to the tip of his foot, shattering Qian Yuanba’s meridian channels. With a piercing anguished scream, Qian Yuanba’s eyes rolled back and he lost consciousness on the spot.

Everyone was struck dumb. In the heavily guarded imperial grounds, in front of so many people, that youngster actually destroyed the Seventh Prince’s cultivation!

This would shake the entire Great Qian Dynasty!

“Quick, kill him!” the middle-aged man in luxurious robes raged, his eyes red and bloodshot.

If His Majesty knew that the Seventh Prince had been crippled, he, as the chief examiner, would also have to pay a heavy price.

Groups of imperial guards were dispatched, their cold, gleaming swords all aimed at Lin Xun alone.

Lin Xun remained unfazed, his eyes calm and clear like a tranquil lake, without a ripple of emotion.

Before he entered the cycle of reincarnation, he had fought all the way from the Ziyao Empire to the starry skies, slaughtering anyone in his way to the point that even the heavens trembled. Any one of his experiences along the way had been thousands of times more perilous than the current situation, so there was no way he would be shaken.

“I am not here to kill, but if you guys want to die, I’ll gladly help you.” When Lin Xun spoke, his composed and frosty demeanor carried a natural deterrence, sending chills into the hearts of all who met his gaze.

“Capture him!” thundered the middle-aged man in luxurious robes.

The imperial guards no longer hesitated and charged forward, their terrifying murderous intent surging like a tidal wave.

“Today, you have forced me to cause a bloodbath in this place...” Lin Xun frowned.

At this moment, a voice as sweet and pleasant as heavenly music sounded from afar, “Wait! Who told you to use violence in the imperial city?”

Before her voice faded, a stunning young girl dressed in a pale purple palace gown with her black hair elegantly tied in a bun appeared on the battlefield astride a majestic, powerful white deer.

She looked around fifteen or sixteen years old. Her eyes were as clear as spring water, her skin creamy and soft, and her neck graceful and fair. She was a stunning beauty.

“Third Princess, you might be unaware but...”

The middle-aged man in luxurious robes wanted to explain when the beautiful girl frowned and interrupted him, “I saw everything that happened just now, no need to explain.”

Her voice was crisp and pleasant, yet it carried an air of majesty.

“And you all, step back now!” She commanded, pointing at the imperial guards.

The imperial city guards, feeling as though spared from great disaster, quickly withdrew. They might have an advantage in numbers, but when they faced Lin Xun, a chill still lingered in their hearts.

It was an instinctive reaction towards threat!

“Third Princess, the Seventh Prince’s cultivation has been destroyed by that guy!” The middle-aged man in luxurious robes looked ashen, unable to understand the beautiful girl’s action.

“He brought it upon himself. He deserves it.” The third princess uttered in a cold voice, frowning. Her words left the middle-aged man speechless.

“Young Master, how about we just write off what happened before?” The third princess looked at Lin Xun.

Lin Xun nodded after a thought.

His main purpose of coming here was to avenge Su Qingfeng, but in addition to that, he also planned to take part in the True Martial Contest. If he could avoid making a big deal out of this matter, he would be more than happy to do so.

A look of admiration brightened the Third Princess’ beautiful face, and she asked in a pleasant and clear voice, “Young Master, do you wish to participate in the True Martial Contest?”

Of course, Lin Xun would not decline the offer.

“Then follow me.” The third princess waved her hand and smiled. Her beautiful youthful charm left the participants staring blankly.

Within the Great Qian Dynasty, there might be people who didn’t know who the Great Qian Emperor was, but it was impossible not to have heard of Third Princess Qian Yuliu.

Blessed with intelligence and exceptional talent, she made rapid progress in her cultivation and now, at merely sixteen, she had already claimed the top spot among the Ten Great Talents of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Moreover, she was even crowned as the number one True Martial cultivator among the younger generation!

Some older generation experts even had to bow their heads in shame in front of her.

In the Great Qian Imperial Palace, aside from the emperor, Qian Yuliu’s words held the greatest authority. Compared to her, the Seventh Prince was insignificant.

What people talked about the most was Qian Yuliu’s extraordinary beauty. At such a young age, she already radiated unrivaled charm and grace.

Who would have thought that a gifted maiden like Qian Yuliu would appear here? And even more shocking, that she would stand up not for the Seventh Prince, but for his attacker instead?!

“Don’t we need to participate in the contest?” asked Lin Xun.

“Why does someone as outstanding as you need to follow the rules?” Qian Yuliu’s eyes shone with a strange light.

Lin Xun thought about it and did not decline further.

Witnessing this, the other participants were overcome with envy, but they had to admit that if Lin Xun competed, no one could rival him.

……

In the depths of the palace, surrounded by a cluster of buildings, stood a grand hall.

Qian Yuliu invited Lin Xun to take a seat, before she asked him directly, “Young Master Su, have you set foot onto the Supreme Path?”

Her eyes were large and bright, swirling with undisguised curiosity.

Lin Xun nodded.

Qian Yuliu’s face lit up with a knowing expression, as though everything was as she expected. “Once one ascends to the Supreme, one becomes akin to a celestial dragon. As far as I know, among the younger generation in the entire Great Qian Dynasty, there are only three people, including me, who have stepped onto the Supreme Path, and you’re the fourth.”

“Only four people in the younger generation?” Lin Xun was taken aback.

This was the True Martial World, where the True Martial Stage was the highest cultivation stage. Countless experts had been practicing and immersing themselves in this stage, so its mysteries and secrets should have long been unraveled.

So why were there so few people on the Supreme Path?

“It’s already pretty good. In the past thousands of years, only once in a while would one or two cultivators step onto the Supreme Path.” A look of deep emotion surfaced on Qian Yuliu’s face.

After a thought, Lin Xun said aloud, “In the future, there will definitely be more and more Supreme figures.”

Qian Yuliu looked confused.

Lin Xun did not explain. He couldn’t possibly reveal that the many ‘reincarnators’ had come to the True Martial World with him and every single one of them was once a Supreme figure. Once they ‘awakened,’ they would definitely embark on the cultivation path again and walk the Supreme Path once more.

As a result, a large number of Supreme characters would emerge in the True Martial World!

Qian Luliu couldn’t help but ask, “Young Master Su, do you mind practicing with me?”

Only then did Lin Xun realize she had called him here for a spar.

He got up and said, “Sure.”

Qian Yuliu’s beautiful eyes suddenly brightened.

A few moments later.

Qian Yuliu was breathless. Her delicate and graceful figure rested on the ground, and her skin glistened with fragrant sweat. Her silky black hair cascaded down her body, framing her stunning oval face, which glowed with contentment and satisfaction.

Looking at Lin Xun, who stood calm and unruffled, his face neither flushed nor his breath labored, she couldn’t help but let a hint of surprise flash in her eyes.

This guy is strong!

He was only at the sixth layer of the True Martial Stage, but during the sparring session, he had completely overpowered her, who was at the ninth layer of the True Martial Stage, from beginning to end!

Qian Yuliu couldn’t help but wonder why there was such a huge gap between them, despite them both walking the same Supreme Path.

“Your Highness, I brought some fruit, oh...”

A maid came in carrying a tray of fruits. The moment she saw Qian Yuliu lying on the ground, her beautiful face tinged with red and her forehead beaded with sweat, and Lin Xun standing quietly to the side, a surprised gasp escaped her lips.

This scene...no matter how you look at it...is sensuous…could the Third Princess...

The maid’s mind was suddenly flooded with unspeakable images, and her face grew hot as she thought to herself. Wasn't it said that the Third Princess is devoted to martial arts and uninterested in men? Then why does she look so blissfully satisfied, as though savoring a moment of intimate passion.

“Out!”

Seeing the maid’s expression, Qian Yuliu realized that she had been misunderstood.

The maid pressed her lips into a faint, teasing smile and cast a glance that seemed to say ‘I understand’ before turning around and leaving.

“Young Master Su, don’t overthink.” Qian Yuliu mumbled in embarrassment, standing up with a blush spreading across her beautiful face.

This was the beauty and shyness unique to a young girl.

Lin Xun smiled. “If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave now.”