The Prodigies War
chapter-1644

Bang!

In the end, Underworld Son slammed onto the hard ground of the God Demon Arena with a miserable cry. He was no longer able to get up.

His sixteen pairs of wings were broken, and his enormous body was riddled with wounds inflicted by fists, swords, and fingers.

In the air, Lin Xun’s black eyes gleamed with a cold and ruthless light.

Swish!

Without any hesitation, he rushed down to deal the coup de grace.

However, he was stopped by a mighty invisible force mid-way.

It was Shun Ji. He frowned and glared at Lin Xun as he transmitted, "I know you want to kill him, but do you know the consequences of doing so in the Great Emperor Pass?"

Lin Xun was initially rather reluctant to comply. He couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows and ask, "How bad can it be? Will I have to pay with my life?"

Shun Ji quickly said, "It won’t be so drastic, but you can be imprisoned for a thousand years. That’s a whole thousand years. It might not kill you but will you be able to accept it?"

He knew full well how precious time was to an extraordinary young man like Lin Xun.

After all, someone like him had tremendous potential and a chance to strive for the top. Even a hundred years of missed opportunities would be agonizing, let alone a thousand.

As the saying went, even a single misstep can cause irreparable damage, especially in the great struggle to reach the peak of the dao.

"I see."

Lin Xun took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his murderous intent.

There was no way he could tolerate being imprisoned for a thousand years. It would be worse than killing him.

"Then let’s end it at this. He has already lost while you...have gained several benefits."

Shun Ji’s expression turned a little stiff toward the end. Although Lin Xun didn’t kill his opponent, he did obtain several excellent treasures such as the Abi Sword, the Grand Underworld Seal, and the Thousand Saint Blood Talisman.

Lin Xun looked at Underworld Son who had returned to human form. His still-bleeding body was sprawled across the ground, making him look extremely pathetic.

Lin Xun said, "According to the bet, shouldn’t you kneel and slap yourself?"

Underworld Son trembled violently before he angrily shouted, "Kill me if you got the balls!"

"You dare to bet but don’t dare to acknowledge it, heh." Lin Xun's tone brimmed with sarcasm. He suddenly said, "How about you take out that Spirit Refining Kettle, and I will let you off this time."

Underworld Son was so triggered that he vomited blood. This damned bastard! He already stole so many treasures yet he was still obsessed with the Spirit Refining Kettle!

Shun Ji had a strange look on his face as he quickly transmitted, "Young friend, you cannot ask for the Spirit Refining Kettle because its karma is too deep. As long as the Dark Blood Underworld Emperor isn’t dead, you won’t be able to use it even if you manage to obtain it."

Was there anyone in the Great Emperor Pass who didn’t know how incredible the Underworld Emperor Spirit Refining Kettle was?

Despite this, no one dared to have any designs on it.

One reason was the presence of Gu Liangqu, the number one expert in the Great Emperor Pass. The other reason was that the Spirit Refining Kettle was too much to handle. Once involved in its karma, even a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to rid oneself of it.

"Really?"

Lin Xun was still somewhat reluctant.

The Spirit Refining Kettle had saved Underworld Son many times and even brought him back to life. Its power was beyond imagination.

Wouldn’t obtaining it be akin to acquiring extra lives?!

"Yes."

Shun Ji decisively shook his head.

Even without mentioning the karma, there would already be grave consequences the moment Gu Liangqu found out that the Spirit Refining Kettle was taken!

"Lin Xun, I will remember this, and I will pay you back a hundredfold in the future!"

Underworld Son crawled up from the ground with a bitterly resentful expression.

Thud!

Lin Xun sent him flying with a kick, breaking several more bones. He crashed into the ground again more than a hundred feet away.

"You..."

Underworld Son nearly fainted from rage and gnashed his teeth so hard that they almost cracked.

Lin Xun icily said, "I'm already being merciful by not demanding you kneel and slap yourself, yet you still dare to threaten me? Do you really think I don't dare to kill?"

Underworld Son violently shuddered, feeling humiliated and angered to the extreme. In the end, he remained silent as he got up and flew out of the God Demon Arena.

He had been utterly embarrassed this time. He had not only been defeated but he also lost all his face. How could he possibly have the nerve to stay around any longer?

Lin Xun wanted to stop him. Even if he couldn't kill Underworld Son, he should at least loot a few more treasures from him.

After all, he was practically Lin Xun’s personal treasure delivery boy.

However, he was stopped by Shun Ji. "Kid, you should draw the line here. It matters not if you offend Underworld Son, but you should at least be wary of his backers. Long ago, the Dark Blood Underworld Emperor had also done his part for the Ancient Wasteland Domain in the Great Emperor Pass. Due to his peerless achievements, many old monsters still feel indebted to him today. The number one expert in the Great Emperor Pass, Gu Liangqi, is merely one of many."

Lin Xun's eyes flickered in thought and ultimately decided to listen.

Underworld Son was truly a blessed person. He was not only a direct descendant of the Dark Blood Underworld Emperor but also possessed outstanding talent and foundations.

He also owned numerous powerful treasures. Additionally, although the Dark Blood Underworld Emperor had already left long ago, there were still many old monsters who supported Underworld Son out of respect for his ancestor.

Such circumstances would draw envy from the many heaven prides of this era.

The only unlucky part was that he had met Lin Xun!

……

Miluo Palace.

Madam Mu’s abode was a palace built in front of a lake. It was a simple yet elegant and peaceful location.

Everyone had gathered here after the battle between Lin Xun and Underworld Son.

As promised, Shun Ji brought out the ‘Snow Rising River’ he had been keeping for thousands of years while Ling Xiaozi brought out a jar of strong liquor rumored to have once belonged to an Emperor expert.

The other old monsters either brought various rare fruits or their personally cooked specialty dishes.

Seated on the ground, everyone happily drank, ate, talked, and laughed, creating a harmonious and comfortable atmosphere. It was like a get-together between a group of old friends.

As the junior of the group, Lin Xun was naturally forced to drink by the old monsters, and he soon became rather drunk.

All of the alcohol present were excellent brews that were treasured even by quasi-Emperors. As such, they were not only potent but also possessed astonishing medicinal power.

Even with Lin Xun's cultivation, he still felt bloated and overdosed after having drunk so much.

Additionally, the meat, vegetables, and fruits were also extremely rare treasures that were rich in flavor and energy.

For example, the Drunken Immortal Chicken was made from a mystical bird called the Seven-Feather Three-Wonders Chicken and stewed with more than a hundred divine ingredients in a special cauldron.

The cauldron itself was already a Saint treasure of extraordinary quality and the fire source used was the Green Rainbow Dao Fire, which was one of the Nine Heaven Earth Flames.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the Drunken Immortal Chicken was a dish comparable to an unrivaled elixir. Of course, the taste was also absolutely indescribable.

Another example was the Rose Fire Dates and the Star Luan Green Peaches, which were praised as nature’s sacred treasures. The value of a single fruit would make even Saint-Kings go green with envy.

While these foods ended up in Lin Xun's stomach, how could he digest them at his current cultivation level?

Before long, he felt as if he was floating in the wind as all kinds of dreadful energies began to ferment in his body.

Madam Mu originally planned to have a private chat with Lin Xun after the feast to introduce her granddaughter to him.

However, she had no choice but to discard the plan after seeing his state.

When the feast was finally over, Shun Ji sent Lin Xun back to Mister Shen’s abode.

Before leaving, Shun Ji suddenly said, "Young friend, from what I can see, Underworld Son will not leave it like this after such a defeat. You should stay here and lie low for the time being. When Mister Shen returns, everything should be easily resolved."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xun sobered up a little and said, "Elder, thank you for the advice."

Shun Ji chuckled as he waved his hand and said, "You should start cultivating and absorbing the energy in your body as soon as you can. The feast was also a show of kindness from us oldies, and you must not waste all the goodies we brought out."

With these final words, he turned and left.

Lin Xun smiled slightly, feeling touched by their kindness.

He naturally knew how valuable the delicious foods, rare fruits, and alcohol were.

"So this is the true demeanor of a master..."

Lin Xun let out a long sigh.

Without delay, he walked into the hall, sat down in a cross-legged position, and began to refine the rampaging power within him.

As time passed, Lin Xun was soon deeply immersed in his cultivation.

……

Meanwhile, news of Lin Xun’s victory over Ling Xiaozi in the Nine Palaces Go Game and his win over Underworld Son in the God Demon Arena swiftly spread in the Great Emperor Pass as if it had sprouted wings.

"When did such a talent appear in the Ancient Wasteland Domain?"

"Ling Xiaozi lost? Unbelievable..."

"Haha, Underworld Son finally got his just deserts. Ever since coming to the Great Emperor Pass, he’s always acted so arrogant and disrespectful toward us because he has Gu Liangqu as his backer. Is he going to hide in disgrace now that he’s been defeated?"

The old monsters who heard the news were amazed and committed the name Lin Xun to memory.

At the same time, many old monsters revealed gloating smiles at Underworld Son's defeat. After all, his arrogant attitude had offended many people.

No one would be fond of a junior with such a domineering attitude.

"Underworld Son has a perverse and cruel character. How can he possibly swallow his anger after suffering such a great humiliation? I wonder...what he will do."

Some also realized that the situation would likely worsen.

However, these matters had nothing to do with Lin Xun for the time being.

Two days later.

Lin Xun woke up from his meditation. His aura had become increasingly simple, plain, and ordinary.

If judged by appearance alone, he looked nothing like a cultivator and would probably be mistaken for an ordinary person.

The moment he opened his eyes, however, it felt as if two lightning bolts were ripping open the darkness of the eternal night.

His infinitely deep eyes seemed to reflect a mighty abyss in the void!

An invisible pressure spread in the empty hall, making him look as if he were the master of the place. Although he was seated, he gave off the grand presence of someone who could look down upon the nine heavens and ten lands.

Perfect Supreme True Saint Stage!

At this point, Lin Xun could no longer progress his cultivation...unless he ascended to the next cultivation level!