The Prodigies War
chapter-232

Chapter 232 Mind-Piercing Blood Crossbow

Although Lin Xun was unaware of who Huang Jianxiong and the others were, he could tell that they had a remarkable background from the cautious and uneasy behavior of Wen Mingxiu and the others.

Additionally, not everyone was qualified to sit with Little Sword Lord Xie Yutang.

However, Lin Xun didn’t care about their identities. Otherwise, he would not have chosen to fight a dozen of major forces in Haze City.

Strictly speaking, in Lin Xun’s eyes, there was no difference between power and status, only the distinction between enemies and friends.

Therefore, Lin Xun chose to retaliate rudely in response to Huang Jianxiong impolite mocking.

However, Huang Jianxiong clearly had a bad temper. Lin Xun only said a few words but he had already snapped and smashed the table in fury.

Seeing Huang Jianxiong fly into a rage, Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shu and the others trembled inwardly and their faces paled.

The aristocratic clan descendants around Huang Jianxiong sneered, looking at Lin Xun like they were looking at a dead man.

They all knew that Huang Jianxiong had an extremely violent temper. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been the first to mock Lin Xun.

However, they didn’t expect Lin Xun to be so defensive and even dare to counterattack and humiliate Huang Jianxiong. They felt what Lin Xun was doing was no different from seeking death!

When had a rune master apprentice from Haze City ever dared to challenge them?

However, Lin Xun still wore a smile as he looked at Huang Jianxiong’s livid face. “You get angry at the slightest disagreement. Your temper stinks as much as your mouth.”

As he was speaking, he deliberately covered his nose with his hands, looking disgusted.

The veins on Huang Jianxiong’s forehead popped and his anger skyrocketed. “You bastard. I am going to kill you today!”

He was about to act when a golden-robed youngster stopped him. “He's just a vulgar and ignorant guy. Why lower yourself? You are flattering him.”

The golden-robed youngster raised his head and ran his eyes across the crowd, “Everyone, Haze City is your territory and now there is a rude guest provoking us. Are you going to sit back and watch?”

Wen Mingxiu and the others turned ashen-faced, complaining bitterly in their hearts. They didn’t want to be swept into the storm but who would have thought they would be called out!?

What to do?

They exchanged glances with each other, looking hesitant.

The golden-robed youngster and the others turned cold and unfriendly.

Qi Yunxiao summoned the courage to explain, “Friends, it’s not that I don’t want to do anything, it’s just...it’s just that we are no match for Lin Xun…”

The fact that he had to admit that he was no match for Lin Xun in public was more agonizing than being killed. However, given the situation, he had no other choice.

Wen Mingxiu and the others also nodded in unison, looking aggrieved and helpless.

Huang Jianxiong and the others realized that something seemed wrong. It was very unusual that someone could suppress the descendants of the powerful forces in Haze City.

“Okay! Alright! It seems like this is how you treat guests. Fine, if you won’t do anything, then don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Huang Jianxiong laughed in anger, his voice filled with threat. Qi Yunxiao’s and the others’ faces blanched again. They felt so uncomfortable like they were sitting on thorns.

“Young Master Huang…”

Qi Yunxiao opened his mouth and tried to explain when Huang Jianxiong interrupted, “You don’t need to say anything anymore. Sitting with you guys is an embarrassment to me!”

As he was speaking, he shot an ice-cold glare at Lin Xun. “If you kneel down and apologize now, I can leave your corpse with no parts missing!”

His words were arrogant and filled with killing intent!

At that moment, a glaring azure glow enveloped Huang Jianxiong’s body. His eyes were razor-sharp like blades and his body released a tyrannical and terrifying aura.

A tense atmosphere filled the hall.

“So, whether I apologize or not, you're going to kill me?” Lin Xun looked confused.

“Nonsense! This is already the lightest punishment. In normal times, you won’t be able to die so easily!” Huang Jianxiong stated coldly.

Lin Xun didn’t seem the slightest agitated as he said with a smile, “But have you forgotten that Granny Feng invited me here. Do you think Granny Feng would agree to me being killed?”

Many people frowned, thinking that Lin Xun dared to act so fearlessly because he had Granny Feng behind his back.

Huang Jianxiong was at first taken aback but then he sneered, “I didn’t expect you to be more shameless than I thought. Do you really think that Granny Feng can save you?”

Lin Xun thought for a moment before he responded, “That depends on whether you dare to act or not.”

Huang Jianxiong's face instantly darkened. He couldn’t control his anger anymore. He charged out, folding his fingers inwards like a dragon claw to grab onto Lin Xun.

Rumble!

A terrifying azure-colored qi wave gushed forth. It was fierce and terrifying as it crushed the air and produced explosive noise.

Hidden Dragon Claw!

It was one of the secret skills of the Huang Clan. It resembled a giant dragon claw protruding out from the clouds, and was unpredictable and powerful!

Many of the aristocratic clan descendants stared, astonished at Huang Jianxiong’s actions. They had never thought that Huang Jianxiong would launch a killing move with his first attack. Clearly, he intended to kill Lin Xun in one blow.

On the opposite side, Wen Mingxiu and the others gasped sharply. The power generated from that claw made their hair stand on end. Although the aristocratic clan descendants such as Huang Jianxiong seemed incredibly arrogant, they were undeniably powerful.

The attack seemed slow, but it was incredibly fast. The second that Huang Jianxiong made his move, Lin Xun could already tell that he was at the Human Dipper Stage. However, he was clearly stronger than other cultivators of the same cultivation stage.

In particular, he had mastered an incredibly powerful and unique cultivation art. It could change the weather and it was full of oppressive power. It was no doubt extraordinary.

However, although it had a slight threatening power to Lin Xun, it wasn't deadly.

Lin Xun also made a move. He circulated his terrifying Spirit Dipper power and thrust his fist forward. It was simple, direct, swift, and had an unstoppable power.

It was akin to a compressed and condensed storm. It suddenly erupted, about to tear apart the sky and wreak havoc upon the world.

Boom!

The palm and the fist clashed in the air. Shock waves swept out and blasts of wind gushed across the hall, destroying all the furniture and sending dust whirl into the air.

Many people dodged and retreated to avoid being impacted.

It was just that their expressions changed when they looked at the source of the collision.

Lin Xun was standing motionless in the same place.

On the other hand, Huang Jianxiong had drawn back a few steps and his face was deathly pale. Even his breath had become disorderly.

That clash made him feel like a tremendous mountain had slammed into him. He almost couldn’t withstand the force.

“Come again!”

Huang Jianxiong roared. His hair whipped about in the air as he repeatedly made grabbing motions in the air. Dazzling azure claws emerged one after another, blanketing the sky as they shrouded Lin Xun.

Chi—

The sound of air being torn apart constantly rang in the hall, making everyone turn pale.

Lin Xun didn’t retreat but continued to advance. Every time he punched out, he instantaneously smashed an azure claw. In just a few seconds, he was already charging towards Huang Jianxiong in an unstoppable manner.

Boom!

Huang Jianxiong couldn’t evade in time. The fist blasted him across the air and sent him smashing into a wall a dozen feet away. His bones almost all snapped and his expression dramatically changed.

All the aristocratic clan descendants couldn’t believe their eyes.

Huang Jianxiong wasn’t the strongest among them, but he was considered one of the most outstanding among his peers. He could effortlessly deal with a dozen ordinary Human Dipper cultivators.

They had thought that Huang Jianxiong could easily defeat a rune master apprentice. Who would have thought that Huang Jianxiong would be sent flying in one strike?!

This is too shocking. Could Lin Xun be a top master at the Human Dipper Stage?

Although Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao and the others already knew that Lin Xun possessed terrifying strength, the sight of Lin Xun suppressing Huang Jianxiong with just two punches still sent waves tumbling in their hearts.

“Ridiculous! I’m going to kill you—!”

As Huang Jianxiong roared, he charged forward again like a madman.

A sneer curled the corner of Lin Xun’s lips. This guy still hasn’t given up.

Then, his pupils rapidly shrank as he saw Huang Jianxiong bring out an eagle-beak shaped short crossbow that was as bright as blood.

Mind-Piercing Blood Crossbow!

Lin Xun’s heart thudded.

Mind-Piercing Blood Crossbow!

Everyone else turned ashen-faced. They didn’t think that Huang Jianxiong would bring out such a terrifying killing weapon in rage.

“Die!”

Huang Jianxiong grinned sinisterly and he pulled the trigger. The strong sense of shame he felt from being defeated by Lin Xun in front of everyone made him disregard everything.

Buzz—

Following a bizarre noise, thousands of needles as thin as a strand of ox hair glowed a blood-red hue as they shot towards Lin Xun.

The attack was too sudden and too fast. The needles completely shrouded the area, making it impossible for Lin Xun to evade.

Instantly, Lin Xun felt piercing pain all over his body. The blood-coloured needles pierced through his body and raced towards his mind-sea.

This was the terror of the Mind-Piercing Blood Crossbow. It didn’t shoot out real arrows. Instead, it used mind-piercing needles that were produced through a unique secret method. Although the needles didn’t look particularly remarkable and couldn’t deal much damage to a cultivator’s body, it could instantly pierce a cultivator’s mind-sea and obliterate their spirit!

It was impossible to block such a sinister and terrifying killing weapon.

Pu— Pu— Pu—

The tiny fine needles constantly rushed towards Lin Xun’s mind-sea, bringing him unimaginable piercing pain and causing his spirit to tremble.

At that extremely dangerous and critical moment, Lin Xun drew a deep breath and circulated the Star Cycle. The twenty-one spirit stars hanging in the mind-sea suddenly released a blaze of silvery light like a sun sprinkling light upon the world.

Lin Xun’s action during his moment of panic had an unbelievable effect. The silvery brilliance instantly enveloped each of the mind-piercing needles and incinerated them like fire.