The Prodigies War
chapter-240

Chapter 240 Cry of the Blade

Countless runes seemed to buzz in Lin Xun’s head like millions of bees, causing him to feel a surge of irritation.

He suddenly took a deep breath and began reviewing his initial thought process and design in an attempt to find the source of the problem.

No problems had occurred when he was carving the first forty-eight rune arrays, so why had he encountered difficulty on the final rune array?

Where was the source of the problem?

Was his current mastery and knowledge unable to meet the requirements of such a complicated rune array, or had he missed out on some small detail in the process?

The problem was right in front of him and was the final straw that decided success or failure. If he could grasp it, he would be able to successfully proceed but if he didn’t, everything he had done so far would be wasted!

Lin Xun bit the tip of his tongue, tried his best to cast away any thoughts or feelings that would only serve as distractions, and began to review the entire crafting process from the beginning.

He did not know how much time had passed but something suddenly clicked in his head, causing his expression to change slightly. He had finally identified the crux of the problem: it lay with the final rune array.

In his original plan, the final rune array was akin to dotting the eyes on the dragon and was the final step that linked everything together, allowing all the other rune arrays to resonate with each other.

If the other rune arrays were scattered beads, the final rune array would be the string that connected them all.

However, a problem had occurred with this ‘string’!

Unfortunately, the rune arrays were already carved and if he wanted to change the ‘string’, he would need to redo everything from scratch. If he did not change the ‘string’, the crafting would end in failure!

What should I do?

Lin Xun felt disillusioned. He had never imagined that the design he had reviewed and adjusted countless times would suddenly reveal a flaw at the final moment.

Had he been careless?

No!

Lin Xun had already anticipated numerous scenarios but had failed to anticipate that there would be a slight gap between his design and reality.

That gap had now become a fuse that separated success from failure!

What should I do?

Do I give up just like this?

The cogs in Lin Xun’s mind began to spin frantically as his complexion grew increasingly pale. His entire body was drenched in cold sweat and his condition was clearly deteriorating at an alarming rate.

The rune arrays were fixed and could no longer be changed but could he adjust the rune strokes within them to achieve a different effect?

All of a sudden, Lin Xun recalled the first trial he had faced when he first entered the Omega Secret-Realm.

The trial was called Spirit Refining and required him to gain an understanding of the Flowing Light Rune to pass.

After passing it, Lin Xun discovered the Little Divine Meditation Art hidden in the Flowing Light Rune.

He had been so amazed by this finding and wondered who had created the Flowing Light Rune and fused an inheritance into it. Such ability was truly unrivaled.

Later on, Lin Xun had gradually forgotten about it. It was only when he was forced into this predicament that a certain notion suddenly struck him: wasn’t the Flowing Light Rune a ‘moving’ rune array?

Every stroke it contained could elegantly dance like flowing light, containing a mysterious power that surpassed imagination.

It was too unique. It was common sense that every stroke in a rune array was fixed, which in turn allowed the rune arrays to possess varying functions. However, the existence of the Flowing Light Rune broke this common sense and opened a completely new path!

Because its runes moved in a certain trajectory!

It could cycle like flowing light, a wonder that could not be described with mere words!

In the flash, the entire essence of the Flowing Light Rune surged out in Lin Xun’s head as comprehension dawned upon him.

Swish swish swish~

The brush began to move again but its trajectory had now deviated from the original design. The initial work had changed beyond recognition and no longer looked anything like a rune array.

However, the seemingly chaotic strokes somehow began to harmonize together and magically pulse in unison.

More and more strokes appeared like a school of swimming tuna, filled with beauty and vibrance.

Omm!

In the end, Lin Xun’s brush suddenly stopped.

A peculiar hum rang out as an astonishing change rippled through the countless strokes left by the brush. They rapidly linked together and fused into the forty-eight complete rune arrays like flowing water.

The entire blade abruptly glowed brightly.

Urgh!

Lin Xun finally hit his limit and violently coughed out a mouthful of blood. Blood landed, spattering on the pitch-black battle blade and appearing exceptionally glaring against the black background.

……

Outside the room, Xue Jin was enjoying his liquor.

Three days had already passed but there had been no sign of any activity from the room. However, Xue Jin did not feel any impatience.

He knew that the time rune masters took to complete their work could vary greatly. Some could finish quickly while others would need up to half a month.

In fact, some complex aeth tools might not be complete even after an entire year.

Only three days had passed so far and Xue Jin had the patience to wait.

However, he did not know that Lin Xun could craft two to three aeth tools in a single day. It was the first time he had spent three days on a single item.

Eh?

Xue Jin’s eyes suddenly narrowed and he put down his wine jar.

He disappeared from the spot a split second later.

Two figures had arrived outside the main doors of the residence. One was an elderly old woman with white hair and the other was a scholarly middle-aged man with an elegant beard.

It was Granny Feng and Chu Feng.

Chu Feng was currently sporting a crestfallen and bitter face like a prisoner who had accepted his fate. He sighed from time to time and was vastly different from his usual self.

Granny Feng’s expression was indifferent. She looked at the residence’s main doors in the distance and said, “Great Master Xun is here?”

Chu Feng nodded with a heavy heart.

Granny Feng coldly snorted. “Don’t worry, when we meet Great Master Xun, you can say you were forced by this old woman.”

A wave of bitterness washed over Chu Feng.

Isn’t that what’s happening?!

However, Granny Feng ignored him and walked towards the main entrance.

The more she thought about it the more unhappy she had grown over the past few days. Lin Xun was merely Great Master Xun’s disciple and yet he dared to make use of her and even caused her a little trouble. She refused to just let this matter go.

At the same time, she also wished to personally see Great Master Xun and ensure that no mistake would occur. If everything had been Lin Xun’s personal discretion and Great Master Xun was unaware, it would be hugely upsetting.

This was why Granny Feng had come. In order to achieve her goals, she captured Chu Feng to use him as a guide.

Chu Feng was naturally unwilling to cooperate. However, how could he possibly be Granny Feng’s match? After being cruelly tormented, Chu Feng ultimately bowed his head in submission.

He had no choice. If he did not submit, he was sure that Granny Feng would cripple him!

Fortunately, Chu Feng knew that there was still a strong expert like Xue Jin around who should be able to stop the old lady.

“Oh?”

Granny Feng suddenly stopped as a terrifying and chilling light flowed out in her murky eyes.

At the same time, Xue Jin’s imposing figure appeared in front of the residence. When he saw Granny Feng, however, his rugged face twitched unnoticeably before he smiled and said, “I was wondering who it was. It turns out to be you, crazy old woman.”

“Xue Jin, why is it you?”

Surprised, Granny Feng’s eyes narrowed.

Chu Feng’s eyes immediately brightened. Since the old lady knew Xue Jin, this matter should be easily resolved!

“Senior Xue Jin, Granny Feng is here to pay a visit to Great Master Xun.”

Chu Feng hurriedly said, intentionally placing an emphasis on Great Master Xun to remind Xue Jin that he had not divulged Lin Xun’s identity.

Xue Jin acknowledged but Chu Feng could not tell if he had understood.

Meanwhile, Chu Feng said to Granny Feng, “Granny Feng, you might not know this yet but this senior Xue Jin is a good friend of Great Master Xun. Senior Xue Jin has been guarding this place in order to prevent Great Master Xun from being disturbed.”

Granny Fang grew increasingly puzzled. “Xue Jin, why have you suddenly become Great Master Xun’s bodyguard? Weren’t you always following…”

Xue Jin cut in before she could finish. “No need to bring up the past. Crazy old woman, Great Master Xun is currently busy with a closed-door crafting project and is not meeting any guests. Please go back.”

Granny Feng coldly snorted. “If I don’t?”

Xue Jin’s face twitched unnoticeably again before he chuckled. “Crazy old woman, I already know why you’re here. It’s about repairing that ancient law ocarina, right? Great Master Xun has already been informed of this matter and will help you as soon as he has time.”

Granny Feng’s expression softened. Having Xue Jin’s guarantee that Great Master Xun knew was sufficient.

“Does that mean you also know about that little imp Lin Xun? Since Great Master Xun is busy, let him come out and meet me.”

Granny Feng directly called for Lin Xun.

Xue Jin frowned. “Crazy old lady, although Lin Xun might have done something inappropriate, someone of your status shouldn’t make things difficult for a younger generation member, right?”

A chilling light suddenly shot out from Granny Feng’s eyes. “Oh, so you already know about this matter? In other words, you plan on defending that brat?”

Who could have imagined that Xue Jin would laugh instead? “That kid doesn’t have the qualifications to move me. However…are you really going to make things difficult for a younger generation member?”

Granny Feng expressionlessly said, “I won’t call it making things difficult but that brat is too devious and repulsive. He must be taught a lesson!”

Xue Jin displayed a look of agreement and nodded. “Agreed. That kid is a bad boy. He should be taught a lesson.”

Granny Feng was taken aback. Soon after, she sneered and said, “Xue Jin, don’t play dumb with me. Hurry up and summon that kid out to see me!”

Xue Jin shook his head. “Now isn’t a good time. How about you come again in a few days?”

Lin Xun was at a critical juncture of the project, how could Xue Jin allow him to be disturbed?

Chu Feng also tried to persuade her. “Granny Feng, since you already know the address, you can always visit another day.”

However, this only made Granny Feng increasingly suspicious. Xue Jin’s appearance was already rather odd and him giving her no face because of a little brat made her faintly feel that there was something fishy going on.

Her eyes narrowed as a chilling light flowed within them. Her aura steadily grew terrifying as if on the verge of erupting.

Xue Jin’s heart jumped as he inwardly sighed. The crazy old woman was still as difficult to deal with as before. It looks like he had no choice but to act.

Chu Feng also cursed inside. He was the one who had brought Granny Feng here, how could he possibly make it up to Lin Xun if something happened?

At this moment, a peculiar cry of a blade suddenly rang out and soared into the clouds like the roar of a dragon!

In that instant, Xue Jin’s, Granny Feng’s, and Chu Feng’s hearts shook violently.