The Prodigies War

On the inside of the main gate, clear springs babbled and ancient rocks piled up.

The man with a long sword on his back crouched casually on a boulder with his collar worn open while drinking in a carefree and unrestrained manner.

Zu Feiyu!

He was a core disciple of the All-Demon Dao Court, ranked eighth on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings!

“Even if he suddenly intervened and caught Kong Zhao unguarded, what he did still was not something that ordinary people can do. That Jin Duyi is indeed worth paying attention to.”

In front of a creek, a man took off his boots and soaked his feet in the water while reading the book in his hands.

He was wearing a plain robe, had a handsome face, soft eyes, long silver hair, and a peaceful and gentle expression.

Tu Qianjue!

He was a core disciple of Heaven and Earth Dao Court, ranked ninth on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings!

“In addition to Jin Duyi, there are also a few other special characters among the number one experts in each state, such as Xuan Jiuyin, who is the number one expert in Copper State. If my guess is correct, he is a descendant of the Xuan Clan.”

On the lush green branches of an ancient tree stood a beautiful figure draped in misty clouds. Her silky hair was drawn up in a bun, her skin was almost translucent like ice, and an unusual golden symbol was imprinted on the space between her eyebrows.

Wisps of hazy, dreamy light lingered around her perfectly-shaped body, adding a mysterious and ethereal charm to her.

Yan Yurou!

She was a core disciple of Mythical Huang Dao Court and ranked seventh on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings!

“Which Xuan Clan?”

Zu Feiyu put away the wine gourd and asked in surprise.

“In this world, is there another Xuan Clan that deserves our attention?”

Yan Yurou’s voice was as sweet and pleasant as the tinkling of jade pendants.

“I didn’t expect that such a mysterious and low-profile ancient imperial clan would have descendants participating in the Dao Debate Assembly...” Tu Qianjue sighed.

“It’s not just Xuan Jiuyin. Some monster-like characters who previously thought the Dao Debate Assembly was not worthy of their participation also showed up this time, such as…Yue Ruhuo and Zhi Bai.”

When Yan Yurou mentioned these two names, both Zu Feiyu and Tu Qianjue were taken aback initially, then their eyes narrowed at the same time.

“Let’s go. There will definitely be many unexpected fierce characters taking part in the Dao Debate Assembly this time...”

Yan Yurou’s hazy figure floated down from the top of the tree and disappeared into the distance.

“Isn’t that better? If everything goes as expected, how would there be surprises?”

Zu Feiyu patted the sword behind him, chuckled out loud, and walked away in large strides.

“Surprises? It could also be a shock…” Tu Qianjue sighed and followed him.

……

Qingmang Sacred Mountain.

On a chaos qi-shrouded peak of a mountain stood an ancient palace building built from divine iron, producing a sacred sheen and radiating a grand aura under the sunlight.

Many important figures had gathered in the great hall of the building. There were both men and women, old and young, and judging from their appearance, all were remarkable Emperor Stage characters!

There were endless legendary stories about each one of them.

Every one of them could shake the entire starry sky!

“That kid Kong Zhao showed no respect. Brother Taishu, I hope you can forgive him.”

An old man from the Primordial Dao Court smiled wryly. Clad in a daoist robe and with sparse hair, he looked like a frail elderly man from a mundane village.

But in the starry sky, the mention of his title would send anyone trembling.

Ultimate Seal Battle Emperor!

Sitting at the main seat, Taishu Hong smiled courteously. “The kid Kong Zhao indeed fails to show restraint in showing off his ability. He has offended many youngsters from the other states.”

Of course, this was a joke.

As the leader of Mythical Huang Dao Court and one of the most renowned figures in the universe, Taishu Hong would not care about such a trivial matter.

Suddenly, a woman in red asked aloud, “Can anyone tell what Jin Duyi’s origin and background are?”

As she sat there, multiple flame fishes swam around her, each one vivid and lifelike.

Upon a closer look, they were astonishingly interwoven with the most supreme Emperor level law power!

She was Emperor Fire Spirit of Heaven and Earth Dao Court!

She was a female emperor who had ascended the dao since the ancient era and was known for her frosty personality and ruthlessness. Fighting across the starry sky and conquering all battles, she demonstrated her mighty Emperor power!

“The techniques and arts used by the kid are all mysterious. Even if we examine them carefully, it gives us no clues. Perhaps he came from other worlds in the starry sky,” remarked someone thoughtfully.

“Jin Duyi, what a domineering name,” someone ridiculed and drew laughter from the other Emperors.

Xia Xinglie, who was drinking by himself, heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, these old fellows are also fooled by that kid just like me...

Sure enough, no one asked about Lin Xun anymore.

It was impossible for these Emperor-level figures to focus their attention on the youngsters.

They only previously mentioned Kong Zhao and Lin Xun because of the conflict that happened outside the main gate.

“Everyone, the Dao Debate Assembly will kick off in ten days. All eyes in the world will be focused on here. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss some matters related to the event,” Taishu Hong spoke aloud.

The hall became quiet with just that one sentence.

……

Outside the main gate to the sect.

Before long, experts from the other forty-eight states of the Great Primordial Chaos World had all arrived.

Immediately, a cultivator of Mythical Huang Dao Court appeared and led everyone through the gate.

It was a different world beyond the gates!

The mountains and landscape were picturesque, wisps of qi hung from the sky like waterfalls, and everywhere was bathed in golden sunlight.

Rows upon rows of ancient buildings lined the mountains and valleys and streaks of rainbow paths connected the mountain peaks. Magical birds and mysterious creatures roamed free, and many exotic and rare flowers and plants dotted the landscape…

Even the air was filled with rich aeth qi. Walking through it felt like entering a land of immortals, the abode of gods.

Lin Xun and other dazzling figures from various states had come across many blessed grounds and scenic spots to date, but they were still dazzled by the sight and couldn’t help but tremble inwardly.

This was Qingmang Sacred Mountain!

It was occupied by Mythical Huang Dao Court, one of the Great Six Courts, and was a sacred land that any cultivator in the world yearned for!

If Lin Xun and the others had not been guided by someone, they would have gotten lost long ago.

This was because this land was almost like a world of its own. Blessed places were scattered everywhere and were all incredibly vast and magnificent.

Finally, Lin Xun and the others were arranged to reside on a mountain peak called Tianyi.

The majestic mountain stood ten thousand feet tall with courtyards perched on top and rows upon rows of houses built into the side of the mountains like long winding dragons.

Lin Xun and other Cloud State experts were arranged to reside in a row of courtyards halfway up the mountain.

“Everyone, the Dao Debate Assembly will be held at the Mythical Huang Main Peak in ten days. Someone will come to collect you then. Before then, if you don’t have any other pressing matters, please do not leave this place.”

The Mythical Huang Dao Court expert who brought Lin Xun and the others here instructed them before he left.

Only then did Guan Xu appear much relieved. He exhaled a sigh with a complicated expression, “Compared with Mythical Huang Dao Court, all the factions and sects in our Cloud State combined are not good enough...”

He was the leader of the number one sect in Cloud State, and within the territory of Cloud State, he was also an influential figure that everyone looked up to.

But ever since he arrived in Mythical Huang Dao Court, he felt a sense of awe and restraint that made him too scared to even breathe!

Lin Xun, Lu Dubu, and the others were also awed into silence.

Mythical Huang Dao Court was indeed impressive!

Every blade of grass and every tree here was considered a rare, precious treasure in the outside world. The blessed spots scattered throughout were even more incredible. They were filled with ancient dao traces and primal chaos aeth veins that would make the hearts of even Emperors flutter.

It was no exaggeration to say that even a pig could possibly attain enlightenment and reach sainthood if it trained in this rare blessed ground!

“It’s not that we are inferior to people from the Great Six Courts, but the cultivation resources they have are simply on a different level to ours,” Wang Tu sighed.

The others also sighed.

Why were the disciples of the Great Six Courts all so powerful like monsters?

The reason was obvious by just looking at the environment that Mythical Huang Dao Court was surrounded in.

Lin Xun said, “Cultivation resources are only part of the equation. The pursuit of the great dao ultimately depends on one’s own ability. If one’s state of mind is not strong enough, or one’s experience is insufficient, or one’s will is not stable enough, then one would still achieve nothing even if they had the greatest resources in the world.”

Many people looked blankly at him, then a pensive look crept into their eyes.

Guan Xu nodded. “That’s right, but a sect like Mythical Huang Dao Court must have subjected disciples to many rounds of screening and testing before accepting them into the sect. The people they choose are definitely remarkable talents and geniuses. Only this can explain why their disciples are all so splendid, and why Mythical Huang Dao Court has the foundation it has today.”

After some chit-chat, everyone dispersed and returned to their own living quarters.

Everything they saw and heard today was an unprecedented experience for them, and the Dao Debate Assembly would kick off in ten days, so they also needed time to digest everything and prepare themselves.

……

Lin Xun took a quick look around the courtyard, then walked into a room, sat cross-legged on the ground, and went into meditation. His state of mind was unaffected from beginning to end.

Indeed, Mythical Huang Dao Court was a sacred place in the hearts of cultivators all over the world and it was watched over by many Emperor legends.

Some very likely had even achieved ‘one path to Ancestor’!

But so what?

Lin Xun knew very well that the purpose of his visit was to attend the Dao Debate Assembly!

A jade slip appeared in his hand.

He instilled his spirit sense into it and began to meditate.

This jade slip contained his Senior Brother Xuan Kong’s insights after he attained enlightenment and became a Saint. It contained all his experience and secrets that enabled him to become ‘absolutely invincible in the Saint Stage.’

It was impossible for other cultivators to comprehend the contents of the jade slip because it involved an elusive and incredibly difficult unprecedented path.

But for Lin Xun, comprehending the jade slip was just like meeting a soulmate on the path of the great dao. Everything recorded in the jade slip gave him the feeling that they had known each other in a previous life.

“It turns out that Senior Brother Xuan Kong was also confused about the Great Dao Field back then...”

After a long while, Lin Xun’s black eyes lit up when he read some of Xuan Kong’s insights and experiences in condensing a Great Dao Field.