The Prodigies War

Feeling the power of Lin Xun’s ready-to-go strike, the audience’s faces paled as they felt their scalp tingle, the young geniuses included.

Even the old experts were shaken to the core and found it hard to remain calm.

The greatest art concealed itself!

The greatest music had the faintest notes!

This silent strike had yet to deploy, but already overwhelmed the entire area.

This experience was even more intense for Jin Muyun, who was standing right in front of Lin Xun. In that moment, a sense of helplessness filled his heart.

But it was just for a brief moment. He quickly pulled himself out of his mental predicament, and his mind became unprecedentedly clear.

He needed to confront this strike!

He had a feeling that as long as he successfully parried it, he would not only win this duel but also break through once again!

Jin Muyun’s expression grew solemn and focused. He cast off all greed, anger, and obsession. He forgot all resentment, hatred, and fear!

In his body, all of the power and the techniques he had learned were mobilized to perfection.

He entered a magical state of mind.

Like the tranquility of a flower that was waiting to bloom!

“Hmm? This fellow is really something. He actually initiates a breakthrough at a time like this!”

Many experts expressed their shock as they instantly noticed the change in Jin Muyun’s bearing. This was proof of how astonishing his natural talent was!

“There are too many monsters this year, and they are much stronger than the previous generations. Jin Muyun could absolutely win first place if he were in any past competition!” commented an elder of the Windspeaker Clan in a trembling voice. He had attended many Little Giants List Competitions over the years and seen many heaven-favored youngsters, but no one had ever come close to Jin Muyun.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun’s eyes also revealed a hint of surprise.

But he quickly concealed it. A ruthless and brutal demon god’s will coalesced into boundless fighting intent.

The floating blade, who had been reserving power in wait, bolted out.

At that same moment, Jin Muyun’s sword was thrust into the air. It bloomed with a brilliant light, which then transfigured into images of ancient gods who watched over the complete void.

However, it was all useless in the face of the fast-approaching Broken Blade!

With a harsh blasting sound, the Brahma King Sword’s momentum was crushed. The sharp gleaming Broken Blade continued straight down toward Jin Muyun.

The danger was imminent!

And yet at that moment, Jin Muyun sensed an opportunity to break through. Like a gambler, he drew out all of his energy to resist.

Looking from afar, he had turned into a sky-piercing sword light!

Everyone’s eyes were hurt by the light, and their souls were shaken by the scene.

However—

Before it could reach the brightest point, the sword light suddenly dimmed and burst into chaotic sparkles.

This move was far less intense than the second strike, but it was stupendously savage and to the point!

The majority of the onlookers couldn’t even follow the Broken Blade when it had moved, so they couldn’t tell whether Jin Muyun had successfully blocked it.

Because it was all too fast!

Beyond fast!

When they finally reacted, the fight was over after three rounds of exchange.

What’s the result?

Leaving their thoughts and astonishment unprocessed, everyone subconsciously looked at Jin Muyun, whose figure was gradually revealed amidst the flying dust and sparks.

The descendants of the Omega Sword Sect instantly burst into cheers.

“We won!”

“Demon God Lin, it’s already been three blows. Why don’t you hurry up and admit your defeat so you can repent?

“Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. Serve you right, Demon God Lin!”

Meanwhile, the other spectators were stupefied. Did Demon God Lin really lose?

All eyes gathered on Lin Xun. Some people were filled with schadenfreude, some sneered and were pleased, while some sighed and lamented.

Jin Muyun also shifted his sight toward Lin Xun, but he raised his head unusually slowly, as if the action was difficult and laborious for him.

The moment he saw Lin Xun in the distance, his eyes were filled with unwillingness and resentment… But in the end, they all turned into emptiness.

It looked as if he had lost his soul.

“I was so close to breaking through, but I failed. I’m…filled with hate!”

Jin Muyun’s lips twitched, his voice weak like it was squeezed out from the chest. Just a short sentence used up all of his strength.

“Wh…what is this situation?” Many people squinted. Demon God Lin couldn’t have won, could he?

Bam!

Jin Muyun’s slim and straight body collapsed. Following the momentum, his head fell and rolled on the ground. Blood gushed out.

The scene put an abrupt end to the sound of discussions in the field. It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Dead?

Some female cultivators screamed in fright, their faces bleak.

“This…”

How could this be?!

The previously ecstatic and smug experts of the Omega Sword Sect, no matter young or old, felt like they had taken a hit to the head. Their visions turned black as they were unable to accept reality.

Jin Muyun’s strength was known by all in the Omega Sword Sect. His cultivation was their focus since he was regarded as the second Yun Qingbai. Amongst the core disciples, he had remained undefeated and monopolized the top place.

And yet, he lost at the third exchange just like that?

Beheaded at that!

It was a horrible and ghastly sight.

The area was dead quiet with only the wind echoing.

Xiao Cangtian and Ye Chen were visibly affected. Their eyes kept closing and opening, and their expressions carried a hint of zest. They had felt a threat from Lin Xun’s final move!

As for the little giants who were hostile toward Lin Xun like Yu Lingkong, Chu Beihai, Li Qingping, they looked like they had been struck by lightning.

How can this guy be so powerful?!

Jin Muyun deserved his spot in the top four, and they had all approved of him, but he was utterly defeated and killed in just three moves!

What had just happened left too much impact. They all stood in a daze with flickering expressions.

Of course, everyone knew that it was impossible for Jin Muyun to really die on the Immortal Sacred Mountain under the supervision of the spirit servant. This fact just didn’t make it any less shocking. If this were to happen in the outside world, the consequences would be unimaginable!

“Hahaha! The rhythm of face slapping is so damn refreshing this time! Check out all the crows down there; they look like their parents have just died!”

A’lu’s hysterical laughter resounded as he gave the full stage to his sarcastic mouth. The big clan experts who resented Lin Xun nearly coughed out blood in fury as they were on the verge of insanity.

A’lu is right. Zhao Jingxuan agreed with him for once. Of course, she could only keep this opinion to herself so as not to arouse public anger.

Clang!

Lin Xun put away the Broken Blade and left the battlefield. On his way, he glanced at the foot of the mountain and the corner of his lips curled up in ridicule.

This was another slap to the experts at odds with Lin Xun without him having to say a word. Their faces were burning in discomfort.

That wretched fellow!

They were embarrassed and angry.

Previously, they had refused to believe that Lin Xun could defeat Jin Muyun in just three moves. But Lin Xun had not only defeated him, but also chopped off his head!

This was the same as them slapping their own faces.

“Whew~”

After returning to the dao altar on his assigned mountain peak, Lin Xun couldn’t help from letting out a long exhale with a tired frown.

In fact, the seemingly easy three moves had drained over half of his energy, leaving him feeble.

He had to admit that Jin Muyun was a tough nut to crack. In order to overpower him, Lin Xun had resorted to Yazi’s Rage and the Sacred Combat Art. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to secure victory in just three moves.

Pitter patter~~

A ravishing Sacred Recovery Rain from the sky bathed Lin Xun in it. His physical and mental energy were recovered to their peaks in several breaths!

On another mountain peak, Jin Muyun had ‘respawned’ and also recovered, full of vitality thanks to the Sacred Recovery Rain.

However, there was a sinister look in his expression that couldn’t be shaken off. When he looked in Lin Xun’s direction, there was aversion, anger, and disconsolation.

His physical injuries had healed, but his state of mind clearly had not.

After all, he had just died once. No one could recover from such an experience in just a short time.

Worst of all, he needed to be on stage at the third match as well!

Jin Muyun’s opponent this time was Xiao Cangtian. The latter had arrived at the battlefield, raising his voice to say, “Jin Muyun, should I give you some time to collect yourself?”

“No need!” replied Jin Muyun with an icy expression. He took a deep breath, cleared his mind, and leaped into the ring.

He had just been killed in this same ground a few moments ago. His unstable mind shuddered at this fact.

“Are you sure?” Xiao Cangtian frowned. “You still have fear lurking in your heart. It’s like a heart demon that will affect your fighting ability. You are not my match.”

These words drew a sigh from the audience.

Losing alone was not a big deal, but Jin Muyun had been beheaded and experienced death, which gave birth to a heart demon that was impossible to resolve right away.

Such a situation was indeed perturbing.

Meanwhile, Xiao Cangtian’s magnanimity earned everyone admiration. At least, he didn’t want to take advantage of Jin Muyun’s predicament like Li Qingping had done to Lin Xun.

“I said there’s no need!” Jin Muyun’s eyes were chilling. “Put everything you’ve got into this match if you really respect me. Otherwise, just stop with your nonsense!”

Hearing this, Xiao Cangtian was not angry. He even laughed. “Alright, as you wish. I won’t show any mercy.”

Immediately, a battle broke out!

A blade and a sword fiercely clashed. An outstanding and unprecedented duel unfolded.

Watching their fight, Lin Xun inwardly sighed. “Setting aside his words and actions, this fellow is a proud one and has an unyielding spirit. Too bad he’s from the same sect as Yun Qingbai…”