The Prodigies War

“Get lost!” Han Yunchong’s voice resounded like a clap of thunder.

As he activated his secret art, his qi soared to the sky, strong enough to move mountains.

However, his full-strength strike only caused the azure palm to vibrate a little before it continued to crash down.

Boom!

The power of the palm completely enveloped the space around Han Yunchong, imprisoning him and blocking all his escape routes.

However, he still refused to believe it. His eyes were about to rupture as he screamed wildly. He kicked his feet and leapt into the air like a giant statue. His body suddenly expanded and his muscles stretched and strengthened. As he lifted his hands, he seemed able to crush heaven and earth.

So strong!

He was like an enraged god.

However, under everyone’s horrified gazes, the Bi’an Stamp continued to crash down inch by inch, suppressing everything in its way. Regardless of how Han Yunchong roared in fury, activated secret arts, or even damaged his cultivation base, he couldn’t affect the Bi’an Stamp in the slightest.

Moo!

Suddenly, a cold and indifferent roar rang from the palm, quickly followed by a Bi’an shadow emerging in the air. It had a tiger’s body with a dragon’s head, phoenix scales and a long snake tail. It looked as huge and mighty as a mountain and had moon-like eyes.

From one glance at the beast, Ye Lingtong and the others shuddered and almost collapsed from fright. It was as though they witnessed a real Bi’an emerging from ancient times, trying to flatten the world.

Thud!

Han Yunchong roared in bitterness and anger. His body was forcibly crushed. Bones crackled, skin ripped, and blood oozed from his seven orifices.

“You...you can’t kill me, otherwise...the Han Clan won’t spare you!!” Han Yunchong could only roar at the top of his voice.

Lin Xun’s expression remained unchanged, and he continued to manipulate the Bi’an Stamp to press down. With a boom, Han Yunchong’s body exploded into a rain of flesh and blood and dyed the air a striking red shade.

A renowned Upper Heaven Ascension cultivator of the East Sea was killed with one palm strike.

Hiss!

There was a burst of audible gasps.

Everyone was frozen with shock.

Even Ye Lingtong and Ye Dongke fell into a trance.

Han Yunchong, a powerful cultivator of the Han Clan, had earned his reputation as one of the strongest Heaven Ascension experts in the East Sea.

Except for someone at the Cyclic Derivation Stage, it would be very difficult to find someone able to kill him in the entire world!

Killing and defeating were two different things!

Great cultivators of the same stage as Han Yunchong might have the chance to defeat him, but it would be incredibly difficult for them to kill him.

But now, he had been killed!

The most frightening thing was that he had failed to block the youngster’s attack and couldn’t even escape. He instantly died on the sapphire sea amid the most bitter and furious roar.

No one would believe his death even if it spread out.

After all, even a Cyclic Derivation cultivator likely couldn’t kill an Upper Heaven Ascension cultivator so easily.

Who was this youngster?

Was he a reclusive old master?

No!

He was a teenager and definitely not old.

Both Ye Lingtong and Ye Dongke knew that well.

In the cultivation world, it might be difficult to determine how many years a cultivator had lived, but it could be roughly estimated.

Generally, the older generation of cultivators had accumulated an aura of age and experience, so no matter how well they disguised themselves, no matter how youthful they looked, they couldn’t cover up the truth.

After all, the way of time was the most supreme law of heaven. Who in the world could erase the traces of time on them?

Lin Xun was full of energy and the qi in his body was as vigorous as the rising sun. He was no doubt a young man in his prime.

It would be ridiculous to say that he was an old master!

However, the truth struck Ye Lingtong and the others dumb. A young man had killed a fierce Upper Heaven Ascension character of the older generation with one palm. How terrifying had his cultivation level reached?

However, Lin Xun felt he had done something very ordinary.

When he was at the Deva Secret Realm, he had massacred various clans and suppressed saint-level figures such as Niu Tuntian.

Killing of Han Yunchong had no impact on Lin Xun at all.

He began to count his spoils.

However, to his disappointment, except for dozens of high-grade aeth crystals, nothing else caught his eyes.

It was understandable. As his cultivation level increased, he became more critical of cultivation resources. Items that ordinary people regarded as treasures were of little value to him now.

That was one of the important reasons why cultivators longed to train in the Ancient Wasteland Domain.

The cultivation resources in the lower domain world could no longer satisfy their needs, so they had to leave for a place richer in resources.

For example, Yao Tuohai could rule the entire southwestern province in the Ziyao Empire with his power, but in the Spirit Burial Sea, characters like him were not uncommon.

It indicated how barren the cultivation environment of the Ziyao Empire was. Otherwise, someone like Yao Tuohai couldn’t possibly have authority over a province.

“Young Master, thank you for your kindness. We will never forget it and we will repay you in the future.” Ye Lingtong took a deep breath as though she was mustering the courage to step forward and express her gratitude.

After a moment of hesitation, she continued, “I was wondering…Young Master, can you tell us your name?”

Lin Xun didn’t answer her, but instead asked, “Do you know Ye Qingtian, the East Sea King?”

His question took Ye Lingtong aback at first before she said solemnly, “That is my grandfather!”

Her heart swelled with pride. It turned out that the incredibly powerful youngster also knew her grandfather.

“It turns out that they are from that Ye Clan,” Lin Xun muttered to himself.

One of the reasons he had interfered was that he thought of Ye Xiaoqi and Ye Qingtian.

Otherwise, Lin Xun wouldn’t have killed Han Yunchong and offended the Han Clan for no reason.

“Since you know the grandfather of the Ye Clan, you must also know that our Ye Clan is strong enough to protect you in the East Sea. Even if the Han Clan wants to get revenge, then they will not dare to confront our Ye Clan,” Ye Dongke added

The implied meaning was obvious. The Han Clan will retaliate for Han Yunchong’s death but you won’t need to worry about this issue if you have the Ye Clan’s protection.

Ye Dongke was unwilling to give up and still wanted to recruit Lin Xun into the Ye Clan.

Naturally, Lin Xun understood his implied meaning. He swept an indifferent glance over Ye Dongke. “I saved you all, but you use this as a reason to ask me to join your Ye Clan?”

Ye Dongke trembled inwardly but he still insisted, “Young Master, we are very grateful to you and will definitely repay you generously in the future. However, for your safety, I strongly recommend you receive our protection from the Han Clan’s retaliation.”

Lin Xun’s gaze turned cold. “Do you think I killed Han Yunchong for your repayment?”

“Young Master, please don’t misunderstand. We don’t mean that,” Ye Lingtong anxiously interrupted and couldn’t help but glare at Ye Dongke, telling him to shut up.

But Ye Dongke laughed, “Haha, Young Master, to put it bluntly, the Han Clan will retaliate against you since you killed Han Yunchong. You won’t be able to leave the East Sea with your life. I am just stating a fact. I hope you won’t misunderstand and think carefully before you decide.”

Immediately, he proudly added, “Also, what’s wrong with joining the Ye Clan? Young Master, you are extremely talented and strong, but you will be even more powerful if you have the full support of the Ye Clan. You won’t have to worry about cultivation resources in the future. This is a win-win situation, why would you decline it?”

“Ye Dongke, what are you doing!”

Ye Lingtong was so angry that her cheeks were flushed. Lin Xun was their savior, but Ye Dongke used the matter to threaten Lin Xun to join the Ye Clan. How could he return kindness with ingratitude?

Ye Lingtong almost couldn’t believe that Ye Dongke would do something so despicable.

“Cousin, you don’t understand. I am doing this for the young master’s own good.” Ye Dongke smiled. “Young master, what do you think about my suggestion?”

“I think I shouldn’t have saved you,” Lin Xun remarked indifferently.

Ye Dongke’s expression froze before it turned a little sullen.

Immediately, he forcibly suppressed his emotions, frowned and said, “Young Master, I know that a person like you must be arrogant and unyielding to any force. But the reality is very cruel. Cultivation resources are all controlled by the great clans and sects. My suggestion is for your own good.”

After a pause, the corners of his lips curled up slightly. “What’s more, Young Master, you killed a great upper Heaven Ascension cultivator of the Han Clan. We might be able to protect you for a while to repay you for saving us, but what about in the future? Who would want to offend the Han Clan for you?”

“Ye Dongke!” Ye Lingtong snapped, quivering with anger. “I know that you are anxious to rise in the clan and want to recruit some experts to help you, but what you are doing now is too shameless and despicable. If the Patriarch finds out about this, you will definitely be punished!”

“Cousin, you won’t understand. This is a competition! Among the younger generation of our Ye Clan, who doesn’t want to stand out and compete for more clan resources and support? But you also know that we have to compete and fight for them!” Ye Dongke stated coldly, “This is the reality. Everything is survival of the fittest. Even if the Patriarch knows about it, he will turn a blind eye.”

Ye Lingtong was so angry that she didn’t know what to say. She never knew that her cousin had such cruel ambitions.

Lin Xun finally spoke, “Are you finished?” He looked at Ye Dongke.

Those three words were as calm and indifferent as the clouds, just like his expression.

Ye Dongke was at a loss for words. He had said so much, resorted to temptations and threats, and stated very clearly but the other party...

Didn’t care at all?

“Have you thought about it?”

Ye Dongke took a deep breath and asked with a frown, “This is an excellent opportunity. I am only asking you so passionately out of gratitude for saving us just now. If it was someone else, then I wouldn’t waste my time.”

“Young Master, please don’t get angry! My cousin isn’t very sensible. I hope you will forgive him.” Ye Lingtong trembled as she sharply sensed a hint of killing intent beneath Lin Xun’s calm exterior.

“Enough!” Ye Dongke scrunched his brows and glared at Ye Lingtong. “Cousin, do you know why you have never received recognition from the clan? You are too soft-hearted and too nosy!”

“You...” Ye Lingtong gnashed her teeth, quivering. How could this be? How could he be like this?!

However, Lin Xun raised his eyes and looked at the distant sky, as if he had noticed something.

He pondered for a moment and then suddenly said, “I have some ties with the Ye Clan so I don’t want to make things difficult for you, but it’s clear that a person like you isn’t worthy of me being sensitive to your feelings.”

Ye Dongke’s face darkened. This guy is hopeless and has wasted all my good intentions.

Does he think that he is strong enough to do whatever he wants in the East Sea?

“Do you know Ye Xiaoqi?” Lin Xun paid no further attention to Ye Dongke. Instead, he turned to Ye Lingtong.

She was startled at first before she answered, “Of course I do, he is my uncle’s eldest son.”

“Good, then come with me.”

Lin Xun beckoned and regardless of whether Ye Lingtong agreed or not, he took her onto the Grand Universe Ark.

“Right, who are those servants?”

Ye Lingtong found Lin Xun’s behavior a little strange, surprised that he cared about the servants. But she still replied patiently, “They work for Cousin Dongke.”

“Do you guys want to leave together?”

The servants shook their heads in unison, and many donned expressions of pity and disdain. Only idiots will come with you! You killed Han Yunchong! What if the experts of the Han Clan hunt us down?

Lin Xun smiled disapprovingly, steered the Grand Universe Ark, and disappeared from the area in the blink of an eye.

“Young Master, are you really going to let him go?” a servant asked.

“Hmph, when he is chased by the Han Clan, he will understand the cruelty of reality. At that time, he will submit to me to protect his life,” Ye Dongke snorted coldly. Having said that, he was still a little bitter and annoyed.

Another servant asked in puzzlement, “Strange, why did that guy take Miss Lingtong with him? It’s dangerous to be with him. The Han Clan will be looking for him. Is he trying to harm Miss Lingtong?”

Ye Dongke frowned, finding Lin Xun’s response just now a bit strange.

At that moment, an ear-splitting roar resounded from the distant sky like a clap of thunder.

The noise was quickly followed by little battleships one after another. They came roaring towards the area in a mighty manner, tearing away the clouds.

Ten Violet Hero Battleships!

Ye Dongke’s face blanched, and his eyes widened in horror when he saw the symbol on the flags hung on the ships.

It belonged to the Han Clan in the East Sea!

The servants also froze to the spot. Their faces were deathly pale like their souls had left their bodies.

The Han Clan actually dispatched ten Violet Hero Battleships. Could it be to deal with them?

A servant cried out in surprise, “Could it be...that the youngster noticed this before us so he took Miss Lingtong away in a hurry?”

His question struck Ye Dongke and the others like lightning. Yes, why did ten battleships belonging to the Han Clan appear just after the youngster left?

Why did he leave them behind without telling them?

“He did it on purpose! It’s revenge against me!” Ye Dongke was so angry that his eyes almost ruptured and his lungs were about to explode.

How could he remain calm in the face of ten Violet Hero Battleships?

How could he not feel resentful after learning that Lin Xun deliberately concealed the arrival of the battleships?

Revenge!

It was absolutely revenge!

The servants were all struck dumb and became filled with deep regret. Lin Xun had asked them if they wanted to leave with him…