The Prodigies War

Three days later.

Lin Xun awoke from his meditation. All of his fatigue and injuries had already been washed away.

The duels in the Ultimate Inheritance Land had mainly exhausted him and the wounds he had sustained weren’t all that serious.

"Perfect seventh longevity tribulation stage..."

A strong premonition arose in Lin Xun's mind that it wouldn't be long before he would be able to usher in the eighth longevity tribulation!

It was called the fate tribulation and involved the most fundamental essence of the cultivator.

Some were able to overcome it easily, while others feared and hated how terrifying it was.

Every cultivator was subjected to a different tribulation intensity, which could reach extremely frightening and incomprehensible levels.

"Fate is the destiny one is born with. Since time immemorial, all living things in the world drift in the space between life and death. Even the tiniest ant and the greatest god cannot escape from fate...

"Fate is viewed as being 'established by birth.' For example, if an ordinary person doesn’t cultivate, their lifespan would be limited to a hundred years. They will experience the pains of life, old age, sickness, and death, unable to transcend any of them.

"On the other hand, fate is akin to a shackle for cultivators. If one wishes to share the lifespan of heaven and earth, one must break this shackle and escape the burdens of fate.

"However, the secrets of fate are akin to a taboo and an important secret that must never be revealed. How to break free from it varies from person to person. All in all, the fate tribulation isn’t difficult but dangerous."

Lin Xun mused. His knowledge and experiences were vastly different from when he first started cultivating, and his understanding of himself, the world, and the dao was incomparable to before.

It was precisely because he knew about the unfathomable dangers of the power of fate that Lin Xun understood that the eighth longevity tribulation was far more dangerous than the karmic obstacles and karma tribulations!

"I was born in the Mind Cleansing Peak of the Ziyao Empire’s Forbidden City. If I wish to overcome fate, I should start from the source..."

While pondering, Lin Xun rose to his feet and walked outside of the cave dwelling.

A clear and cloudless sky greeted him.

On the bank of a pool under a waterfall, Toady, the big black bird, and A’lu were making merry.

Nearby, Zhao Jingxuan was practicing writing by the stream.

Her long black hair was coiled into a bun, revealing her slender, snow-white neck. Due to her excellent posture, her waist formed beautiful curves as she sat at the desk while completely focused on her work. The side view of her face was clean and bright as her lavender dress gently fluttered in the breeze. Overall, she gave off the air of a quiet and virtuous lady.

In the vicinity, the flowers, trees, and lush vegetation blended to form a picturesque backdrop.

It was as if she was in a painting but was far more beautiful than any painting.

As Lin Xun approached, Zhao Jingxuan coincidentally finished writing and stood up.

When she noticed Lin Xun, she gasped like a thief who had been caught and hastily tore and crumpled the sheet of paper on the desk.

"Why are you acting like a thief who just got caught?"

Lin Xun rubbed his nose as he grew increasingly curious. What had Zhao Jingxuan written earlier?

Zhao Jingxuan’s long lavender dress accentuated her graceful figure. Her face was as beautiful as jade, her eyes were clear as a spring, and her delicate nose looked as if it had been carved from white jade.

At this moment, however, her pretty face was tinged with a hint of shame and anger as she glared at Lin Xun, "You're the thief who sneaks around without saying a word."

Despite her peeved appearance, the sight of such a beauty was a treat that no one would turn down!

Lin Xun couldn't help but smile. Standing beside her felt like standing next to a crape myrtle that was blooming amidst the spring breeze of March. It felt as if he was in a picture with the scenery as the backdrop, which was rather refreshing.

In the end, Lin Xun didn't ask what Zhao Jingxuan had written.

After so many experiences together, Lin Xun and Zhao Jingxuan both knew in their hearts that their relationship was no longer as simple as it was in the past.

Far into the future, Zhao Jingxuan finally revealed what she had written as they recollected today’s event: I wish to be the moon lady to my star lord, may our lights entwine and shine brightly every night.

……

"In ten days, the Supreme Realm will disappear from the world!"

On that same day, a piece of news spread throughout the Upper Nine Realms.

Many people lamented, "It's time to leave."

How much fighting and killing had occurred over the past few years in order to compete for opportunities and rise to power? How many talented heaven prides had been killed or injured?

Now that it was finally time to leave, the remaining experts found themselves feeling reluctant and melancholic.

Everyone knew that it was impossible to enter the Supreme Realm in the future.

"Quickly, collect all the King-grade and divine herbs planted on the mountain. Remember to take all the resources we excavated as well!"

On famous blessed mountains and lands, various great factions hurriedly made their preparations to leave.

Since it was time to depart, it made no sense to leave the treasures they had collected behind.

"Tell the exploring disciples to quickly return. The Supreme Realm will disappear in ten days, so we must not be trapped inside."

"Ugh, I don't want to leave..."

"Our cultivation has progressed so much in a short few years. If we could spend more time cultivating here, even becoming a Saint expert won’t be a problem!"

"Hmph, there’s still the battle of the great age after the Supreme Realm disappears. The outside world will be the stage for us to show off our skills and shake the world!"

All kinds of comments were made on this day. Some felt reluctant and dispirited, some were filled with anticipation, and there were even those who were feeling proud of their successes.

……

Some people also sneered, "Hehe, in the outside world, the number one of the Supreme Realm, Lin Xun, will no longer be as intimidating."

"He has killed so many supreme heaven prides, and there’s no way their factions will forgive him."

"Just wait and see. When the outside world learns about everything that happened in the Supreme Realm, Lin Xun will suffer the wrath of countless factions!"

……

Flying Star Mountain.

Lin Xun and the others were also making preparations to leave.

"Big Brother, according to past experiences, after leaving the Supreme Realm, we will be sent back to the location we entered from."

Toady quickly said, "We must be extra careful after leaving. Although there are no Saint experts in the Supreme Realm, they exist in the Ancient Wasteland Domain and we are still unable to go against such experts with our current combat capabilities."

Lin Xun nodded. He naturally understood this.

Toady continued, "Countless experts have died at your hands over the past ten years. If the factions behind them find out about this, they will go crazy with hatred and view us as their enemy."

Lin Xun laughed and said, "Toady, haven’t we always been in such situations?"

It had happened far too many times!

When they returned from the Return Dominion, Lin Xun, and the others were besieged by a group of King experts.

Back then, their cultivation was still shallow, so they only managed to safely escape with the help of the old ape who was Yuan Fatian’s attendant.

After participating in the Little Giants List Competition, Lin Xun faced a similar situation where he was blocked by a group of King stage old monsters in front of the Star Chess Sea.

Hence, returning from the Supreme Realm probably wouldn’t be much different from the past.

The only difference was perhaps that Lin Xun previously didn't have the ability to fight back.

However, it was different now!

The King stage old monsters he used to fear were also no longer a threat. In fact, provoking him now would be no different from seeking their deaths.

The only thing that could still threaten him was a Saint expert.

However, why would Lin Xun be afraid of them?

With the cards he had now, there was no reason to be scared of Saint experts!

A’lu suddenly asked, "Big Brother, do you have any plans after returning to the Ancient Wasteland Domain?"

Lin Xun nodded. Although Yun Qingbai was dead, the accomplices who caused the Lin Clan massacre were still alive.

It was about time to settle this matter once and for all!

If things went well, Lin Xun was also considering a trip back to the lower world.

Toady suddenly asked, "A’lu, do you have something in mind?"

A’lu nodded. "Yeah, the old bastard who raised me told me to go home after returning from the Supreme Realm. He plans to tell me about my origins."

Lin Xun and the others were aware that although A’lu had been brought up by his Master, he didn’t know anything about his origins."

Lin Xun asked, "Should we accompany you?"

"No, that old bastard definitely won't agree." A’lu shook his head.

Lin Xun turned to the big black bird. "What about you?"

The big black bird was taken aback. Its expression soon turned bleak, making it appear helpless as it sighed and said, "Although I loathe the Earth Treasury Temple so much I wish I could demolish them, I have to make another trip back and resolve some of the karma that Saint Monk Duji left behind."

The Earth Treasury Temple!

The mere mention of it caused Lin Xun to frown as murderous intent filled his heart.

From his first encounter with the Earth Treasury’s Eighteen Sons to the Ancient Buddha Son, he had been branded as a heretic who must be killed.

Moreover, according to the big black bird, the Earth Treasury Temple would never relent until Lin Xun died!

Lin Xun had already secretly resolved himself long ago that he would one day destroy the Earth Treasury Temple.

Toady reminded him, "Honestly, you should be more concerned about Miss Zhao. She will have to temporarily separate from us on the way back or she won’t be able to leave the Supreme Realm."

It was true. Since they had entered the Supreme Realm from a different location from Zhao Jingxuan, they would be sent back to different places.

Toady's words made Zhao Jingxuan feel embarrassed. She couldn’t help but kick him as she snapped, "It's not like we’re saying goodbye forever; do you need to make it sound so serious?"

Lin Xun also kicked Toady and laughed, "You talk too much!"

"Do you not care about your brothers now that you have a woman? Is this the legendary love before loyalty?" Toady yelled as he ran away, causing A’lu and the others to burst into laughter.

……

Burning Immortal World.

In Burning Immortal City, Caicai carefully hugged an earthen jar as she walked through the bustling streets with a somewhat reluctant heart.

She had been thinking of collecting more Fire Cloud Dew only to hear that the Supreme Realm was about to disappear...

Presently, the cultivators in Burning Immortal World were busy packing up their things in preparation for their departure.

Several shops in the city had also closed to tally their earnings and make preparations to leave the Supreme Realm.

Caicai had also heard that it wasn’t just the Burning Immortal World. Similar scenes were occurring in all of the three thousand worlds.

It’s already been ten years, time flies...

Caicai thought as she grew increasingly reluctant.

She suddenly stopped as a hint of determination arose in her star-like eyes. She then turned around and darted toward the city gates.

She wanted to pick more Fire Cloud Dew before she left.

She remembered that there were unusually gorgeous fire clouds above a certain canyon thousands of miles away, making it look as if a divine fire was burning in the sky.

However, moments after Caicai just left the city, a black-robed youth suddenly appeared and blocked her way. "Miss, I heard that you have a large amount of Fire Cloud Dew in your possession?"