The Prodigies War

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Figures flashed into the air and whizzed across the sky one after another like bolts of lightning.

“Nangong Huo, a successor of the Heaven Axis Holy Land!”

“Gu Yunting, a successor of the Heaven Axis Holy Land!”

“Heavens, aren’t they successors from the Heaven Axis Holy Land? What are they going to do? What an amazing lineup!”

The streets of Jade Flame City were bustling with countless cultivators, but when they noticed the gorgeous streaks of light surging like a tide, they were all stunned into silence.

“Something huge must have happened!”

Many cultivators felt a chill, realizing that this was very unusual.

“Quick, go and inform the experts of the Windspeaker Clan. Those guys are the most well-informed. They can definitely find out what happened!”

The Heaven Axis Holy Land was the number one sect in the Ancient Blue Province and had an ancient and solid foundation.

The scene of many of this ancient sect’s successors being dispatched together naturally attracted everyone’s attention.

Buzz!

Meanwhile, in Nangong Huo’s hand was an ancient, perfectly-round, bronze mirror. The front was snow-white and the back was as black as ink.

It was an ancient treasure called the Yin Yang Spirit Locking Mirror. Any wisp of aura instilled into the treasure would be firmly locked on by the treasure.

Regardless of how one changed their appearance or hid their tracks, the Yin Yang Spirit Locking Mirror could still locate one without fail!

“That guy has left behind a lot of aura while he was rock betting. According to Senior Brother Chu Beihai, since we have the Yin Yang Spirit Locking Mirror, that guy can’t escape our pursuit even if he has mastered the Great Formless Art!” Nangong Huo stated with a proud smile. “The Ancient Blue Province is the territory of our Heaven Axis Holy Land. If that guy manages to escape, I, Nangong Huo, will kill myself!”

“How should we use this treasure?” asked Gu Yunting.

Nangong Huo smiled. “Junior Brother Gu, you only need to help capture the guy and that will be enough.”

That one sentence made Gu Yunting realize that, in addition to Chu Beihai, Nangong Huo was also wary of him!

“From what I know, Lin Xun is not your average cultivator. Senior Brother Nangong, don’t let your guard down. When you were in the Forbidden City in the lower domain, you also experienced his powers,” Gu Yunting reminded him indifferently.

“What do you mean by that?" Nangong Huo’s face darkened. Gu Yunting’s words reminded him of the humiliating scene of having his butt kicked by Lin Xun.

“Nothing, I‘m responsible for this operation so it is my duty to remind you to be careful. Don’t be careless just because we have the Yin Yang Spirit Locking Mirror. I just don’t want something to go wrong because both you and I can’t bear the responsibility,” Gu Yunting continued calmly.

“Hmph! Don’t worry, if I can’t torture Lin Xun to death this time, then I will personally apologize to Senior Brother Chu!” Nangong Huo said through gritted teeth.

Buzz!

The bronze mirror suspended in front of them flashed and buzzed, while the yin and yang qi gathered to form an obscure symbol.

“It captured the aura of our prey! Over there! Quick!” Nangong Huo immediately perked up and issued an order.

The group of Heaven Axis Holy Land successors swiftly followed Nangong Huo towards the east of Jade Flame City like a rain of divine light.

The dispatched successors of the Heaven Axis Holy Land included fifteen true disciples and thirty-three inner disciples.

In addition to them were hundreds of servants and attendants. The team of people was no doubt an incomparably elite force.

At least, in the Ancient Blue Province, they could move unhindered!

Moreover, if necessary, based on their status as successors from the Heaven Axis Holy Land, they could ask for help from forces all around the major cities of Ancient Blue Province. This was their most terrifying power.

The Heaven Axis Holy Land could be called an overlord of the Ancient Blue Province. As long as they give the word of command, all the cultivation forces distributed throughout the Ancient Blue Province would obediently follow!

This was the power of an ancient sect. They were akin to the emperor of the cultivation world; no one dared to disobey them.

……

The ancient and majestic city walls were in sight, basking in the red glow of the setting sun.

“There are three ancient teleportation arrays in the Ancient Blue Province. One in Heaven Axis Holy Land, one located in Sand Cloud City, and the other in Gengmu City.”

“Among them, Sand Cloud City is the closest to Jade Flame City. It takes around half a day to get there...” Lin Xun considered the best route to leave the Ancient Blue Province while he headed for the city gate.

“Huh?”

His footsteps suddenly halted, and he abruptly turned his head around.

In the distant glowing-red sky were streaks of gorgeous light roaring his way in an aggressive and threatening manner.

“Nangong Huo and Gu Yunting!” As soon as Lin Xun released his spirit sense, he detected the two leaders of the operation.

His expression tensed. He realized his identity had been exposed.

He knew that it was useless to activate the Suanni Qi to conceal his aura because the opponents had some sort of remarkable tracking device or treasure that had already locked onto him.

Otherwise, they couldn’t possibly catch up to him so quickly.

Swoosh!

Without hesitation, Lin Xun darted out of the city.

His voice and appearance also changed, resuming his true face.

Although the Great Formless Art could change the appearance, it lost its effect during battle.

The reason for that was very simple: he was not a true descendant of the Azure Hill Sky Fox Clan and could not display the true profound secrets of the Great Formless Art.

Outside the city, the mountain ranges and forests seemed to stretch endlessly, connecting with the sky.

Lin Xun was not in a hurry to run away because he was very curious how many powerful characters had the Heaven Axis Holy Land sent to deal with him.

He fluttered down and landed on the peak of a steep, jagged mountain. He turned around and looked behind him, waiting quietly. His robe whipping about him in the wind added an elegant charm to him.

“Lin Xun, it really is you!”

It didn’t take long for Nangong Huo and the others to catch up. Dazzling streams of light shot across the sky like torrential rain, dyeing the void a magnificent hue.

“Lin Xun, it really is you.” Gu Yunting’s gaze turned complicated. He hadn’t seen him in several years, but he was surprised to find that the youngster who came from the countryside of the empire had undergone tremendous changes.

His cultivation base had grown stronger, his aura had become much more stable, and he had a unique air around him, which was completely different from back then.

“Is this Lin Xun who killed Old Monster Mo Xi? He doesn’t look that special!” The other Heaven Axis Holy Land successors sized him up with hints of pride and disdain in their expressions.

They had heard that Lin Xun was a ruthless character from the lower domain. Not only was he scheming, crafty, wild and tyrannical, but he was also extremely difficult to deal with.

But now, they just saw a young and slender youngster who was standing alone. There was nothing to be feared about him.

“Is this everyone?” Lin Xun seemed very calm and leisurely despite being surrounded by several Heaven Axis Holy Land successors.

He could tell from one glance that, although there were many opponents present, many were no match for him.

It was clear that the other party hadn’t figured out his strength and background yet!

“You are as arrogant as ever!”

Nangong Huo laughed furiously, “This is the Ancient Blue Province, the territory of the Heaven Axis Holy Land. You are about to die yet you still don’t know it yet. Is this called crazy or stupid?”

Gu Yunting sighed and persuaded, “Lin Xun, give up. It’s hard for you to escape this time. If you bow your head now, I will try my best to plead for you. After all, we both come from Qinglu Academy. Also, your foundation and strength are both superb. I believe that if you apologize and make amends for your wrongs, Senior Brother Chu Beihai, who values talents, will not make things difficult for you.”

He knew very well that in the Ancient Blue Province, even a Life Death Stage King would be doomed if he was targeted by the Heaven Axis Holy Land. How would Lin Xun be able to escape?

“Nonsense! This kid has committed a lot of crimes, how can we let him go so easily?” Nangong Huo raged. “Gu Yunting, Senior Brother Chu asked you to come here to capture and kill the enemy and not to help him!”

“Senior Brother Nangong is right. Senior Brother Gu, what you are doing is wrong.” The other Heaven Axis Holy Land successors also expressed their dissatisfaction with Gu Yunting’s actions.

“I just don’t want everyone to start a large-scale fight. Does everything have to end with violence?” Gu Yunting sighed.

Surprised, Lin Xun couldn’t help but take another look at Gu Yunting.

“Shut up!” Nangong Huo’s eyes grew stern. “Do you know why Senior Brother Chu Beihai asked you to lead this operation? It is to test whether you are loyal to the sect! Now it’s very clear what kind of person you are!”

“Are you trying to accuse me?” Gu Yunting also snapped.

“Stop talking nonsense! Stand aside! Junior Brothers, listen to command, if Lin Xun refuses to be captured then kill without mercy!” Nangong Huo ordered.

As he said that, he stared threateningly at Lin Xun. “Look, Gu Yunting can’t save you now. What else do you have to say?”

He looked triumphant as if everything was within his control.

“Do you think that I stayed here waiting for you just to be caught?” Lin Xun grinned. Nangong Huo hasn’t changed at all. He is as brainless as before.

“Are you...are you stupid?” Nangong Huo was dumbfounded.

We have mobilized so many experts yet Lin Xun is still as arrogant as before. Does he not know what death is?!

Any other cultivators would likely tone it down a notch or begin to panic, but this guy is completely unaffected by the situation.

The other Heaven Axis Holy Land successors were also speechless. In the Ancient Blue Province, they could scare most cultivators out of their wits once they revealed their identities. But the youngster in front of them responded unusually. It was the first time that they saw such a fearless character.

“That’s right, you are just a country bumpkin from the lower domain. It’s normal that you don’t know how high the sky is. I overestimated you.” Nangong Huo sneered, looking surprised.

His explanation made a lot of sense. He who knew nothing, feared nothing. Wasn’t he that kind of person?

“Don’t forget that Brother Chu has reminded us that Lin Xun is not an average person. Do you really think he knows nothing?” Gu Yunting frowned.

He couldn’t stand it any longer. How can someone who killed Old Monster Mo Xi with a king-grade array be someone who knows nothing?

“Traitor, are you still talking for that kid at this time?! Shut up!” Nangong Huo scolded.

At the same time, he signaled with a wave of his head. “Everyone, it’s impossible to talk to an idiot who knows nothing. Let’s just act now!”