The Prodigies War
chapter-1701

“Who?” Wei Ziya frowned.

“Yan Chunjun of Heaven and Earth Dao Court,” Kun Jiulin quickly answered. “That guy is determined to get his hands on a Flying Immortal Tablet. I believe he will be very happy to work with us.”

Yan Chunjun!

Wei Ziya’s eyes flashed. “Alright, there’s no harm in giving it a try.”

If they were only dealing with Lin Xun alone, then the combined strength of him and Kun Jiulin would have been enough and they wouldn’t have any trouble.

But with the addition of A’hu, things started to get a bit tricky. If they could get Yan Chunjun to join them then their chances of winning would increase significantly.

“Let’s go. I know where Yan Chunjun is.”

Having made the decision, Kun Jiulin took action without hesitation.

……

Rumble!

Near a huge volcanic crater, dao light constantly beamed out with a roar and divine light swept the area. A fierce battle seemed to be taking place.

“Do you think you guys can take what I, Yan Chunjun, have set my eyes on? You must not know what death is!” Yan Chunjun snorted coldly.

Dressed in a hemp garment, with his long, pale golden hair cascading down his tall and built body, he looked particularly striking, especially with the fierce sword qi flowing around him like waterfalls.

His opponents were a group of young men and women, all with extraordinary appearances and strength. They were headed by two supreme Big Saints.

However, despite being outnumbered, Yan Chunjun still had the upper hand. He activated a huge golden sword and skillfully swung it left and right. His grand display of strength dominated everyone else and his bearing was terrifying.

Completely overpowered, the group of men and women donned solemn and serious expressions.

“Run!” In the end, the group fled with bitterness and reluctance.

Yan Chunjun’s expression was ice-cold as he watched the opponents disappear into the distance. “A bunch of trash!” His voice was filled with killing intent.

He turned around and peered at the bottom of the volcano.

Lava spurted like dancing fire dragons, threatening to incinerate the world.

But upon a closer look, one would notice that in the depths of the molten lava was a firebird preening itself, its slender and graceful figure looming in the sea of lava.

The firebird was actually transformed from Treasure Refining Dao Qi!

It was the reason why Yan Chunjun had given up on chasing after his opponents. Otherwise, given his merciless and cold-blooded nature, he would not rest until they were dealt with.

“Who is it?”

When Yan Chunjun was about to make a move and absorb the Treasure Refining Dao Qi, someone’s presence brought a frown and a murderous look to his face.

“Brother Yan.”

Kun Jiulin appeared. He was known for his domineering personality, but when facing Yan Chunjun, he showed a rare hint of respect and even restrained his imposing aura.

“Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yan.”

At the same time, Wei Ziya also arrived and greeted him with a cupped fist salute.

However, Yan Chunjun simply ignored them both. Even if it was extremely rude and disrespectful, he did not hide his disregard for them at all.

Wei Ziya’s expression went stiff, rage swelling within him. Feeling as if he had been slapped in the face, he almost lost his temper.

But in the end, he held back.

This was because he was facing Yan Chunjun!

Ranked 83rd on the Starry Sky Big Saint Rankings and as a successor of the Heaven and Earth Dao Court, he was a ruthless and decisive supreme Big Saint.

What was most amazing about Yan Chunjun was that he had only been cultivating for fewer than two hundred years!

Among the supreme Big Saints in the world, he was no doubt one of the youngest genius talents.

No one dared to underestimate him, regardless of who they were. The mere mention of the name ‘Yan Chunjun’ was enough to make most of his peers in the Ancient Nebula Road turn pale.

“What? Are you guys here to steal my Treasure Refining Dao Qi?”

Yan Chunjun glared at Kun Jiulin, eyes as sharp as swords, as if he was ready to fight if they could not reach an agreement.

“Brother Yan, you misunderstood. We are here to discuss a matter with you.”

Kun Jiulin informed Yan Chunjun of their plan.

“Is it worth going to such efforts just to kill a little creature from the Ancient Wasteland Domain? Kun Jiulin, you are a successor of the Primordial Dao Court and a pure-blooded descendant of the Imperial Kun Clan. Don’t you think you are thinking too highly of him?” Yan Chunjun said disapprovingly.

“Brother Yan, you might be unaware but that kid is accompanied by a terrifyingly strong woman…” Kun Jiulin recounted what happened earlier, including how A’hu wounded Wei Ziya with one sword strike.

Only then did Yan Chunjun’s expression change to a solemn frown. Although he despised Wei Ziya, he had to admit that he was a powerful and fierce character.

The fact he made it onto the Starry Sky Big Saint Rankings proved his extraordinary abilities.

Yan Chunjun thought to himself. If he wanted to injure Wei Ziya with one sword strike, then he could only do so if he mobilized his true strength.

“Brother Kun, can you identify the woman?” asked Yan Chunjun.

Kun Jiulin shook his head.

“Then that means the woman is probably from a little world like the Ancient Wasteland Domain, just like Lin Xun...Do you think she also has a Flying Immortal Tablet?”

A cryptic light flashed in Yan Chunjun’s eyes.

“I believe so.”

Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya nodded at the same time.

“Okay, I agree to work with you guys. Once I absorb that Treasure Refining Dao Qi, I will go with you to kill Lin Xun.” Yun Chunjun agreed.

He wanted a Flying Immortal Tablet, and Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya wanted Lin Xun’s life. It could be said that they worked together for their own benefits.

“What an amazing Treasure Refining Dao Qi!”

Kun Jiulin’s gaze shifted towards the bottom of the volcano, and he couldn’t help exclaiming in amazement. Treasure Refining Dao Qi that could take the form of living creatures was unquestionably a precious treasure.

“It is indeed amazing.” Wei Ziya’s eyes also gleamed.

Just moments ago, he and Kun Jiulin were working together to seize a Treasure Refining Dao Qi that had transformed into an Ice Snow Lotus Flower. Lin Xun had also had eyes on the high-grade Treasure Refining Dao Qi.

But compared with the Treasure Refining Dao Qi before them, it was undeniably inferior.

Yan Chunjun said with a smile, “The more extraordinary the Treasure Refining Dao Qi, the more terrifying the Kunlun divine flames born. Please step back to avoid being affected.”

Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya exchanged a glance before they both backed away silently.

Yan Chunjun finally heaved a sigh of relief. He had been worried that the two might have malicious intent after they saw the precious treasure.

Without further ado, Yan Chunjun took action.

With a flick of his sleeve, dense sword qi condensed into a dazzling net of sword qi and aimed at the firebird at the bottom of the volcano.

“Exquisite sword skills.”

Wei Ziya’s eyes lit up. Although he was irritated by Yan Chunjun’s rude behavior earlier, he had to admit that Yan Chunjun’s swordsmanship was indeed extraordinary!

Rumble!

The bottom of the volcano quaked violently.

A cluster of beautiful divine flames rushed forth from the sea of lava, red as blood, and a spine-chilling destructive aura saturated the air.

The net of sword qi cast by Yan Chunjun was instantly melted.

Yan Chunjun smiled coldly. Then, a cryptic sound came from his mouth as he folded his hands into a hand seal and suddenly thrust downwards.

Boom!

It was a strange sword seal. The front was heaven and the back was the earth. As it smashed down, it seemed to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, becoming mighty and immeasurable.

Instantly, the scarlet flames that were rushing out of the lava were subdued and collapsed one after another.

Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya both couldn’t help gasping. Such remarkable sword skills! They had heard about Yan Chunjun’s strength, but they had not seen it in person.

Only when they witnessed it with their own eyes did they realize that Yan Chunjun, who was ranked 83rd on the Starry Sky Big Saint Rankings, was far stronger than they had imagined!

Swoosh!

Just as Yan Chunjun was crushing the group of red flames, a figure appeared with a flash, maneuvered through the air, and reached to grab the firebird.

“Do you want to die?!”

Divine light beamed from Yan Chunjun’s eye. With a wave of his sleeve, golden lightning intertwined to form a spear of lighting and pierced the air.

Boom!

The force of the attack was unquestionably powerful, but before it neared the figure, it crumbled inch by inch, and sparks sputtered everywhere.

Faintly, a huge abyss surrounded the figure.

“Huh?” Yun Chunjun’s face darkened.

“It’s you!” At the same time, Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya both cried out, recognizing the attacker.

Who else would it be but Lin Xun!

“Is it unexpected? Are you surprised?” Lin Xun asked leisurely, but he did not pause at all. He had already taken advantage of the opportunity to harvest the Treasure Refining Dao Qi that had evolved into a firebird.

“Die!”

Yan Chunjun struck without hesitation, seething with rage.

Before this, he had already planned to kill Lin Xun along with Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya once he obtained the Treasure Refining Dao Qi.

But unexpectedly, Lin Xun showed up in front of him and even snatched the Treasure Refining Dao Qi that he had long regarded as his property!

Rumble!

A huge golden sword appeared in Yan Chunjun’s grip and he swung it horizontally. The sky quaked like crazy and the space tore apart like cloth. What astonishing power!

The sword qi seemed to contain the power of heaven and earth and the force to wipe out the mountains and rivers and the universe!

It was the Grand Sword of Heaven and Earth!

This was one of the top inheritance arts of the Heaven and Earth Dao Court. Manipulating the power of heaven and earth like its own sword, it commanded all like the master of the universe. No one dared to disobey.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun did not retreat nor evade, but fearlessly advanced a few paces.

Clang!

The jet-black Abi Sword slashed out from his hand and plunged the world into eternal darkness.

Rumble—

The two immediately came to blows. Sword qi crisscrossed and sword intents clashed, causing the world to tremble and the sun and moon to dim.

“Fight!”

“Kill!”

Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya also launched into action. The prey actually came to provoke them. Not only was this surprising but it was also infuriating.

Shua!

But moving faster than them was a ray of sword qi as powerful as the eternal purple heaven, slashing through the void and splitting the sky.

A’hu had come, her yellow dress fluttering with the wind. Her eyes that were as clear as autumn water flashed with cold, murderous intent.

It’s her!

Wei Ziya’s expression dramatically changed.

Kun Jiulin let out a deafening roar and a vortex-like blade buzzed forth, colliding with the ray of sword qi coming at him with terrifying killing intent.

Bang!

The next moment, he staggered, his body shook uncontrollably, and his pupils shrank.

“You two are mine.”

A’hu uttered coldly. With magnificent purple sword qi circulating her, she drew her fair hand across the air.

Buzz!

A ray of purple sword qi condensed in the void and roared out.

Kun Jiulin and Wei Ziya looked sullen. They couldn’t stand being looked down on by a little woman.

“Kill!”

Erupting with their true powers, the two furiously charged forward.

All of a sudden, the entire world quaked violently, the earth cracked and the area was plunged into chaos with surging dao light, roaring sword qi and treasures flaring up with blinding light.