The Prodigies War-Novel

Chapter 1076 No Return

In the final round of duels, Lin Xun defeated Jin Muyun and then Ye Chen.

Jin Muyun lost within three moves as promised, while Ye Chen lost to Lin Xun's killing move.

With Xiao Cangtian also about to face Lin Xun, a certain question cropped up in everyone’s minds: Would he be able to break Lin Xun's undefeated record?

It would be difficult!

Everyone shared similar thoughts on the matter.

Even those who hated Lin Xun like Yu Lingkong and Li Qingping had to admit that Lin Xun had a huge advantage after his dao breakthrough.

However, Xiao Cangtian wasn’t someone who would go down easily.

After all, he was someone who had forced a draw with Ye Chen and defeated Jin Muyun.

There was no doubt that Xiao Cangtian would give his all to clinch victory over an opponent as formidable as Lin Xun!

In the arena, Lin Xun’s expression was calm and serious. He didn’t dare to show any carelessness as he gazed at Xiao Cangtian who seemed to shine like a sun.

The battle with Ye Chen had already exposed practically all of his cards. Hence, the other party would definitely have countermeasures prepared.

A heavy silence hung in the air. Every gaze was focused on the arena, waiting with bated breaths for the magnificent battle that could erupt at any moment.

This was the final showdown. When it was over, the Little Giants List Competition would also naturally reach its conclusion.

At that time, the champion who emerged would undoubtedly become the focal point of the entire world while the runner-up would inevitably appear much dimmer in comparison.

The world would always only remember the first place. Second place, on the other hand, would at most be occasionally recalled as the person who lost to first.

This was the unfortunate reality!

……

"Shall we decide this in one move?"

Amidst the silence, Xiao Cangtian suggested, "If you manage to block my attack, it shall be my defeat!"

Everyone was shocked as soon as they heard these words.

After all, it was an absurd and crazy suggestion!

How could the undefeated Demon God Lin succumb to a single move?

"Hmph! Xiao Cangtian, stop trying to act smart. If it were me, I would happily fight even if it results in my loss. Why bother with such tricks?"

In the distance, Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. He felt that something was off and suspected that there was some hidden trick in Xiao Cangtian’s proposal.

Xiao Cangtian scoffed, "How laughable. Have you ever seen me resort to those unscrupulous tricks?"

Indeed, someone as proud as him would never do such a thing. However, no one could understand why Xiao Cangtian would want to decide victory in one move.

"Why?" Lin Xun was equally clueless.

"I'll tell you when it's over." Xiao Cangtian displayed a radiant smile. His narrow, blade-like eyes were filled with arrogance and glowed with the thirst for victory.

"Alright then!"

To everyone's surprise, Lin Xun only considered it slightly before agreeing to the clearly fishy request.

Zhao Jingxuan had wanted to remind Lin Xun to be cautious. After seeing this, however, she forcibly swallowed her words and helplessly shrugged.

After all, she knew Lin Xun best.

"One move to decide victory and defeat. Is he crazy enough to believe that Lin Xun will fail to withstand his attack?" Ye Chen frowned.

"What exactly is he up to?" Everyone else was also curious.

In the arena, Xiao Cangtian ignored the strange looks directed at him. The corners of his lips curled slightly upwards as he radiated an invincible and confident demeanor.

Shiing!

He unsheathed his blade, revealing its pitch-black body that gleamed with astonishing sharpness.

Flap~

Xiao Cangtian’s clothes flapped wildly as his aura began to change.

His red hair flowed like fire as a domineering and murderous aura rippled from him.

In this very moment, Xiao Cangtian seemed to be standing on a bloody battlefield and exuded a brave and resolute presence as if he viewed death as the only way to return home.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The most astonishing part, however, was the loudly ringing night-black blade in his hand.

A passionate battle song seemed to sound out across heaven and earth like a clarion call to charge at the enemy. It stirred the people’s hearts and made their blood pump faster.

Everyone who heard it felt a strange heat emerge within them. It felt as if their blood was boiling and as a feverish fighting spirit was sharply rising in their chests!

It was simply inconceivable that a mere sound from a blade could affect a cultivator's qi. From this, it was easy to imagine how terrifying of an attack Xiao Cangtian was preparing.

Rumble!

In an instant, Xiao Cangtian’s aura climbed to the peak. He stood there with his long, fiery-red hair madly dancing around him, his eyes shining brightly like miniature suns, and the blade in his hand ringing incessantly.

A devastating killing intent enveloped him, making him resemble an overwhelmingly dreadful killing god who had stepped out from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!

The entire place was intimidated into silence. Everyone shared the same premonition: if the move was released, it would most definitely be Xiao Cangtian’s strongest and most earth-shaking attack.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun's presence was also changing.

The energy around him roared like erupting magma as it instantly soared to its peak. At the same time, Yazi’s Rage and the Sacred Combat Art were activated.

However...it still wasn’t enough!

Although the other party had yet to attack, Lin Xun was already feeling very uneasy.

Without hesitation, he also brought out the essence of the Tribulation Dragon Nine Transformations. Nine different tribulation characters appeared and orbited around him while giving off a tiny trace of true dragon pressure!

Although it was merely a hint, it was akin to the final finishing touches of a painting that allowed the Tribulation Dragon Nine Transformations to be completely reborn. The nine tribulation characters shone brightly. Although they were still very blurry, their power seemed capable of scattering the clouds and collapsing the void.

Lin Xun felt a little less worried, however...it still wasn’t enough for him to feel absolutely safe!

He stared at Xiao Cangtian from afar and inwardly remarked that his attack was likely on par with Ye Chen’s ‘Picturesque Kingdom.’ It undoubtedly belonged to the category of an ultimate killing move.

Of course, Lin Xun was confident in withstanding it under these circumstances. However, he would likely suffer serious injuries as a result.

It was at this point that he suddenly realized something, causing a subtle change in his gaze when he looked at Xiao Cangtian again. Could this be what he’s up to?

At this moment, Xiao Cangtian soundlessly laughed and said, "My move is called 'No Return.’"

Although the words were simple, each word sounded like a clap of thunder and rippled across the area.

Clang!

His hand suddenly tightened around the blade as his long-prepared power poured into it through his right arm.

Then, he slashed.

In the ancient era, a Saint expert once split open the road of life and death with a single slash and laughed at all of mankind.

Xiao Cangtian’s slash also gave off the horrifying sensation of never looking back until life or death was decided.

No return!

What a crazy resolve!

Everyone felt a piercing pain in front of them that caused their spirits to throb. It felt as if the blade was slashing toward them, causing them to involuntarily break out into cold sweat.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun also felt a piercing pain between his brows. The unflinching resolve of the blade had locked onto him, and he knew that it was impossible to avoid it.

"In that case, victory shall be decided by this move!"

Light burst from Lin Xun's black eyes as the nine tribulation characters around him suddenly coiled up like true dragons and rose their heads at the void.

Deep, black abysses emerged nearby with stars extinguishing within them.

From afar, it looked as if true dragons were emerging from the abyss with stars extinguishing behind them!

Rumble!

The entire arena shuddered when the two forces collided. Chaotic flows of erratically flickering light unfurled, sweeping outwards like a massive flood.

At the center, dao light flared chaotically amidst endless rumbling.

It was a scene that was difficult to describe with words. The clash of such transcendent power between these two Cyclic Derivation experts would shock the entire world!

The spirit servant was forced to act and covered the arena with Law Power.

Of course, it wasn’t worried about the arena’s sturdiness, but instead its ability to contain the destructive power.

A long while later, calm finally returned to the now dust-filled arena.

The audience was finally able to get a clearer view.

Xiao Cangtian’s white robe fluttered around him. He exuded a fierce killing qi while the pitch-black blade in his hand gleamed with intimidating sharpness.

He was akin to a hegemon of the blade with his domineering presence on full display.

On the opposite side, Lin Xun was also standing, but his originally bound hair had come loose at some unknown time and was fluttering in the wind.

He was clean and untouched, without any trace of injury!

The sight caused everyone to stir in agitation.

No miracle had occurred. Demon God Lin had blocked the ‘No Return’ attack!

Some were shocked and trembled at Lin Xun’s overwhelming strength.

Some sighed, wondering if it was truly impossible to defeat Demon God Lin.

Although it was only a single move, its power would amaze the entire world.

Even so, it was still ultimately blocked by Demon God Lin.

Many people felt uncomfortable such as Li Qingping, Yu Lingkong, and others.

"Your ‘No Return’ is soo incredible!"

Ye Chen broke the silence. He wasn’t showing admiration but sarcastically mocking Xiao Cangtian.

"I believe you can now tell us the reason for setting such a condition, right?" Lin Xun took a deep breath and suppressed his stirring fighting spirit and qi.

Although the move seemed simple, he had used all of his power to face it. Outsiders would never truly understand the dangers he had faced.

Xiao Cangtian didn’t look devastated or regretful. Instead, his bright smile resembled the proudly rising sun.

"Haven't you guessed it already? There are only two reasons why I wanted to decide victory in a single move. "

"First, if you didn’t go all out, you would have been injured even if you managed to block it. In that scenario, even if I lost, I would still have injured you."

"How devious of you, Xiao Cangtian!"

Ye Chen’s expression immediately darkened when he heard this. He swiftly figured out that Xiao Cangtian had resorted to such measures because he wanted to ‘compete’ with Ye Chen!

Xiao Cangtian ignored Ye Chen and continued to explain, "Second, if you were to go all out, you would inevitably use a true trump card. In that scenario, although I would have lost the duel, it can also be considered a draw since we would both be uninjured."

At this point, he turned his head, cast a sideways glance at Ye Chen, and snorted, "As such, regardless of which outcome appears, it would be much better than a certain someone. As long as my result is better than that certain someone, it doesn’t matter if I lose."

The audience was stunned. They never imagined that Xiao Cangtian would have such a mindset. Even in defeat, he had to be better than Ye Chen!

Lin Xun already had a rough inkling, but he still didn’t know whether to laugh or cry after listening to Xiao Cangtian’s explanation.

They were truly a pair of fated rivals.

Meanwhile, the corners of Ye Chen's mouth twitched as he murderously glared at Xiao Cangtian!