The Prodigies War
chapter-1822

“Hmph, the so-called expert from the Yu Clan is nothing but a coward!” The blue-robed man cursed before he turned around and left.

On the other side of the courtyard door, Lin Xun was standing there with an unfathomable look in his eyes. The moment he opened the courtyard door, through his spirit sense he instantly detected the presence of five powerful auras lurking in the nearby areas.

They were all powerful Saint-Kings.

As for the blue-roped man, he was nothing special, just a supreme Big Saint.

However, if he had taken action, it would inevitably lead to the appearance of the five Saint-Kings. If that happened, the other party would most likely take the opportunity to try to capture ‘Yu Xuan,’ who was Lin Xun’s in disguise.

Even if Lin Xun suppressed the other party in the end, the incident would no doubt reveal his strength to others and raise their suspicions.

Then next time, the other party would very likely adopt a more sinister means to deal with him.

At this moment, Lin Xun could roughly figure out that the blue-robed man’s purpose was either to test him or to provoke him.

Otherwise, why would he act so arrogant and reckless?

“Senior, I’m sorry you had to suffer that.”

Liu Qingyan came over with an apologetic look on her face. She had heard the conversation between Lin Xun and the man in a blue robe.

The way that Lin Xun admitted defeat made her feel relieved but also a little disappointed. As expected, the senior from the Imperial Yu Clan was just a bodyguard.

“It was just a barking dog. I suffered nothing.” Lin Xun smiled.

He indeed did not care. If it weren’t for the wrong timing, he would have crushed the blue-robed man to death like an ant.

“Who was he?” asked Lin Xun.

“Zhan Bing, a true disciple of the Heavenly Sound Pavilion. His master is Ouyang Pei, a supreme Saint-King elder, who has always been hostile to me.”

“What about Wu Yunlian?” Lin Xun asked another question.

Liu Qingyan frowned with disgust. “She is the granddaughter of Grand Elder Hua Dian. She was the one who gathered peers of Heavenly Sound Pavilion to join forces to exclude me.”

Understanding dawned on Lin Xun.

……

Treasure Alms.

It was perched on a beautiful mountain on the Whirlwind Ship in an area exclusive to the Heavenly Sound Pavilion. Outsiders were not allowed near here without an invitation.

At this moment, the main hall on the first floor of Treasure Alms was gathered with true disciples of the Heavenly Sound Pavilion, both men and women, and all extraordinary.

Sitting at the head of the table was a strikingly beautiful woman dressed in gorgeous robes. Her skin was whiter than snow and her bearing was elegant and dignified. She had a natural proud and aloof look about her.

Wu Yunlian!

She was the granddaughter of Grand Elder Hua Dian, a quasi-Emperor expert. Thus, she held a noble and transcendent status among the true disciples of the sect.

“Hahaha, I thought the people from the Imperial Yu Clan would be impressive, but who would have thought that he’s just a coward.

“He’s a smart man though. He would rather grin and bear it than go against us. Clearly, he also realizes that if he stands on Liu Qingyan’s side, he will die a tragic death!”

When the blue-robed man Zhan Bing came back and recounted what had just happened, the hall rang with laughter.

Yu Xuan!

A Saint-King from the Imperial Yu Clan could only swallow his anger when being humiliated by Zhan Bing, a supreme Big Saint! Everyone could not help but look down on him.

Someone said leisurely, “Our Martial Aunt Zhuang Yunzhi is going to be extremely disappointed.”

The others burst into laughter.

Wu Yunlian, who was sitting at the head of the table, let out a sigh, “What a pity! The plan was to make you anger Yu Xuan and take him down. This way, there will be no one to protect the little bitch Liu Qingyan anymore, and I can find an opportunity to force her to bow down.”

The smiles faded from everyone’s face.

“Senior Sister Wu, Yu Xuan is only a Saint-King. If we take action, can he protect Liu Qingyan by himself?” someone asked.

Wu Yunlian frowned and said, “My grandfather said that Yu Xuan is a member of the Imperial Yu Clan and has a superior status, so we should try not to offend him. Otherwise, he would have been eliminated on the first day he stepped onto Whirlwind Ship.

Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Senior Sister Wu, what do you think we should do?”

Wu Yunlian pondered for a while, then a cold light flashed in her eyes. “We can’t overdo it, but it doesn’t mean that others can’t!”

Everyone’s eyes glinted.

Wu Yunlian made a decision, “Zhan Bing, go meet the experts sent by Young Master Kong Yu and tell them that if they can get rid of Yu Xuan, it will be easy to capture Liu Qingyan.”

Zhan Bing nodded and left.

Someone asked, “Senior Sister Wu, if Martial Aunt Zhuang Yunzhi learns about this...”

Wu Yunlian’s lips twisted in a cold smile. “Martial Aunt Zhuang Yunzhi? She can’t even take care of herself.”

“What do you mean?”

Everyone's spirits were lifted.

Wu Yunlian said leisurely, “My grandfather has personally had a long talk with Martial Uncle Xiao Yunkong. I believe they reached a good outcome.”

Xiao Yunkong, a supreme Saint-King elder, was the only important figure on the Whirlwind Ship from the Heavenly Sound Pavilion who was on the same side as Zhuang Yunzhi.

If he no longer supported Zhuang Yunzhi...then how difficult would Zhuang Yunzhi’s situation become?!

Thinking of this, everyone couldn’t help laughing out loud.

Grand Elder Hua Dian had personally come forward to speak to Xiao Yunkong, would he be able to withstand such pressure?

Unlikely!

……

Wenxian Pavilion.

Zhuang Yunzhi’s residence seemed particularly gloomy at this moment.

Sitting silently, she wore a cold expression with undisguised disappointment and fury in her eyes.

She was trying hard to control her emotions.

“Junior Sister, from today on, why don’t you go into closed-door cultivation?” sighed the black-robed man on the chair opposite her. He did not dare to exchange eye contact with Zhuang Yunzhi.

He was Xiao Yunkong, a supreme Saint-King elder of Heavenly Sound Pavilion, and also the only expert on Zhuang Yunzhi’s side.

Unfortunately, today, his stance had changed.

“Xiao Yunkong, you disappoint me.”

Zhuang Yunzhi paused at every word and she was unable to restrain the sadness on her face. Even her closest senior brother had betrayed her. She felt her heart was being slashed by a blade.

“Junior Sister, seeing how the wind is blowing, I have no other choice. Moreover, how can the two of us compete with Martial Uncle Hua Dian?” Xiao Yunkong said in a pained voice.

“You can choose not to help me, or even just stand by and watch, and I won’t blame you. But you are helping them monitor me and preventing me from leaving this place. Xiao Yunkong, you are despicable!” Zhuang Yunzhi’s voice was ice-cold.

On the other side, the white-haired old man who had been sitting silently all this time smiled. “Junior Sister, Junior Brother Xiao is doing this for your own good. Qingyan is very talented, but she can’t adapt to the current circumstances. If she is thinking of you, she should bow her head and leave with Young Master Kong Yu, instead of letting you be dragged into it as she is doing now.”

The one who spoke was Zhan Bing’s master, Ouyang Pei, a supreme Saint-King elder.

He and Xiao Yunkong were both responsible for monitoring Zhuang Yunzhi and not allowing her to go outside without authorization.

In short, Zhuang Yunzhi was no different from being confined!

“Nonsense!”

Zhuang Yunzhi was so furious that her body shook. “If I can’t even protect my own disciple, then I would be ashamed to stay in this world!”

The white-haired old man Ouyang Pei’s face darkened. “Junior Sister, let me tell you now that if you act recklessly, not only will Junior Brother Xiao and I stop you, but even Martial Uncle Hua Dian will take action!”

Zhuang Yunzhi had the urge to fight her way out several times, but she suppressed it every time. She looked dazed while a vortex of emotions swirled in her heart.

After a long while, she sighed out loud, “For the first time in my life, I am so disappointed with the sect...”

Xiao Yunkong couldn’t bear to see her like this, but he could only shake his head.

Ouyang Pei smirked. Zhuang Yunzhi had become a bird in a cage and could not escape!

All there was left to do now was to get rid of the annoying thing from the Imperial Yu Clan…

……

In the courtyard.

Liu Qingyan suddenly came to find Lin Xun who was practicing. “Senior, I want to visit my master.”

“What’s wrong?”

Lin Xun could tell right away that something was not right with Liu Qingyan.

Liu Qingyan whispered, “Master and I have agreed to meet here every ten days, but more than ten days have passed already. I am worried that she has met with an accident.”

Lin Xun’s brows furrowed and his gaze drifted off in thought. Ever since Zhuang Yunzhi brought Liu Qingyan here, she indeed had not appeared.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xun said aloud, “Miss Qingyan, let’s consider the worst possible outcome. If something unexpected happens to your master, I’m afraid you won’t be able to help much even if you go there. Instead, it would give the other party an opportunity to attack you.”

Liu Qingyan’s beautiful face blanched a little and she mumbled, “If I die, Master...wouldn’t need to be troubled by this anymore, right?”

Lin Xun’s heart tightened. He stared at her for a moment and said, “Miss Qingyan, give me some time to go and investigate, and after we confirm the situation, we will decide on what to do, what do you think?”

Liu Qingyan sounded surprised, “Senior, if you head out now, you will likely run into danger. Moreover, I would feel very bad if you are dragged into this.”

Tender and protective feelings surged within Lin Xun. “Think of it as giving yourself an opportunity and also giving me a chance too. There’s no harm in giving it a try, right? It’s still a ray of hope, isn’t it?”

As he was speaking, he headed outside. “Stay here for now. You will be under the protection of a great array that even a supreme Saint-King can’t barge through. Also, if something happens, you must crush the jade talisman I gave you right away.”

His voice was gentle and calm.

Liu Qingyan watched Lin Xun leave in a daze. She suddenly felt that she seemed to have never understood Senior Yu Xuan.

When Zhan Bing insulted and humiliated him, he just silently endured it, which made him look a little cowardly and also made me feel a little disappointed.

But now, he suddenly decided to help me...

Does he not know that it could end badly?

Thinking of this, Liu Qingyan felt more and more nervous. She chased after him to dissuade him, but she found that Lin Xun was no longer in the courtyard.

Only a wisp of pure starlight swirled in the courtyard—dreamy, beautiful and sacred.

This was the power of the Galaxy Restriction Array.

A thought struck Liu Qingyan. Could it be that Senior Yu Xuan predicted from the very beginning that something would happen so he arranged this array and asked the two servants to leave?