The Prodigies War

Chapter 1922: Rather Lose an Emperor-Grade Weapon than My Pride

Remnant destructive energies rippled amidst the turbulent space.

The place, however, was completely silent.

The power of Zhuanyu Heng’s first move made Heng Xiao believe that Zhuanyu Heng’s foundations were no weaker than individuals such as Lu Dubu and Wu Huang.

The power of the second move took away Heng Xiao’s breath and made him believe that Zhuanyu Heng’s mastery over wishpower was unmatched among his peers in Cloud State.

The third move astonished Heng Xiao because its power was capable of threatening quasi-Emperors!

The Nine-Inch Dao Edge was the culmination of Zhuanyu Heng’s cultivation and the manifestation of his peak power. It was a move that would make anyone shiver in fear.

However, it was ultimately neutralized!

Dizzy and dazed, Heng Xiao felt that the youngsters today were truly amazing beyond belief.

Previously, he had witnessed the astonishing scenes of Lin Xun single-handedly killing six quasi-Emperors from the Helian Clan.

Now, another heaven-defying youngster called Zhuanyu Heng had appeared!

Comparatively speaking, however, Zhuanyu Heng's attack had nowhere near the same impact as when Lin Xun killed six quasi-Emperors.

Zique and the other ladies, who were unaware of Lin Xun's battle accomplishments, were utterly shocked and dumbfounded.

They probably never imagined that someone could stop Zhuanyu Heng’s strongest attack.

"I can’t believe it, I genuinely can’t believe it..."

After a while, Zhuanyu Heng returned to his senses. His expression was uncertain as he stared at Lin Xun in bewilderment and astonishment.

Lin Xun was as calm as ever. He gently pushed down his fluttering clothes and said, "You're pretty good. Your third move made me feel a little threatened."

His casual remark made Zhuanyu Heng's heart churn again.

Only...a little threatened?

"Now, it's my turn."

The words triggered Zhuanyu Heng. He said, "I accept that you managed to block three of my moves, but do you think that means I can't block three of your moves?"

"Then let’s test if you can."

Clothes fluttering, Lin Xun stepped forward and pinched his fingers as a pale yellow seal emerged.

The Seal of All Beings!

It was also a technique that gathered the wishpower of all living beings. The moment the seal appeared, it exerted an oppressive force on the surrounding area.

Zhuanyu Heng coldly snorted as he stepped forward like the lord of the domain and punched at the seal.

Rumble!

The sky seemed to collapse as the earth sank and the surroundings dimmed.

Amidst the loud rumbling and clashing dao light, the Seal of All Beings cracked and disintegrated. Meanwhile, Zhuanyu Heng jerked back as he laughed loudly and said, "You aren’t much either!"

Lin Xun nonchalantly grunted in acknowledgement as he stepped forward and executed the Seal of All Beings again.

This time, however, its power was on a completely different scale. It was as if living beings were devoutly chanting in a world of the abyss, seeking to devour the void and swallow everything in existence!

Zhuanyu Heng stiffened. With a sudden howl, he began to shine like a purple sun as his Dao Field unfurled.

Omm~

A country of faith rapidly materialized. Countless figures were kneeling and devoutly praying within it as the flames of conviction gathered and burned fiercely.

When Lin Xun's Seal of All Beings attacked, the country of faith shook violently. The sky and earth inside were turned upside down as every living being pitifully screamed amidst the destruction.

The country was swiftly annihilated.

Zhuanyu Heng violently coughed blood and his face paled. The scene made Zique and the others reveal worried and anxious expressions.

The Young Master...was injured!

"That’s your second move yet I still managed to block it, right?"

Despite his condition, Zhuanyu Heng laughed loudly. Although he was injured, he still appeared arrogant and confident.

"Childish."

Lin Xun indifferently smiled and stepped forward for the third time.

Rumble!

The Seal of All Beings condensed once more.

Unlike before, the sky trembled uncomfortably as if it was about to collapse when the seal rose into the air. Cracks spread across the surrounding space as if it was glass that was about to shatter.

The giant seal seemed to gather the will of the heavens as dao sound echoed from it, heralding power that would shock all of eternity.

As they watched from afar, Zique and others felt as if their souls were leaving their bodies, causing them to shake in fear.

Even Heng Xiao felt a chill wash over him as if he had fallen into an ice cave!

The sensation of such heaven-defying power made him involuntarily recall the scene of Lin Xun killing six quasi-Emperors.

Zhuanyu Heng's expression finally changed.

The attack not only made him feel danger but also had the scent of death. The sensation stimulated his instincts, causing all of his hairs to stand on end and his mind to be frozen in terror.

Without any hesitation whatsoever, he gathered all of his strength and channeled it into the Nine-Inch Dao Edge.

Bright as the sun, a burst of sword light whizzed through the air.

Crack!

However, it seemed to strike an unmovable heavenly mountain that crushed all of its momentum. In the end, the sword light broke in half from the middle with a loud crack.

Zhuanyu Heng violently shuddered and coughed blood again. Horror filled his face as the shadow cast by the Seal of All Beings engulfed him.

In this moment, he felt that there was no way to escape or avoid it!

Boom~

The void was pulverized as the Seal of All Beings descended, causing the sun, moon, land, and laws of nature to fall into mayhem.

Zhuanyu Heng tried his best to avoid but he was firmly held in place by a terrifying pressure as if he was in the eye of a storm.

In the face of the approaching Seal of All Beings, blood began to flow from Zhuanyu Heng's eyes as he refused to give up and continued to struggle with all of his might.

Rumble!

The Seal of All Beings finally reached its target. In an instant, Zhuanyu Heng was struck down from the air and brutally smashed onto Jade Rinse Peak.

The land seemed to ripple as he roared and struggled to get up.

However, the seal’s power was far too dreadful. It could be said to be Lin Xun’s true strength and even a quasi-Emperor wouldn’t be able to withstand it, let alone the likes of Zhuanyu Heng.

Crack crack!

Zhuanyu Heng was crushed by the power, causing his body to bend at a strange angle. He had lost track of how many bones had been broken and even his muscles had split open and were spurting blood.

The most terrifying part, however, was that the devouring power was not only suppressing him but also plundering his energy and spirit!

"Young Master—!"

Zique and the others were so frightened that they almost fainted. Just as they were about to try and rescue him, Heng Xiao shouted at them, "You will only harm him if you go. Don't worry, Jin Duyi won’t kill him as long as he admits defeat."

Rumble!

Meanwhile, the Seal of All Beings continued to slowly press down, causing the entire Jade Rinse Peak violently shudder.

This made things even more unbearable for Zhuanyu Heng. Stars appeared in his vision, blood flowed from his seven orifices, veins bulged on his forehead, and cracks began to grow on his body.

He was nearly about to be forced to his knees!

Lin Xun’s calm voice rang out, "Only two outcomes await you if you don't admit defeat, kneel or die. I don’t think that you’ll be able to accept either result."

Zhuanyu Heng roared, "Keep dreaming!"

His voice overflowed with endless anger and resentment.

Divine light rose from him as he desperately struggled. It was as if he was burning himself in an attempt to fight back.

Zique and the others were overwhelmed by horror and panic. They also couldn’t accept any scenarios where their Young Master was forced to kneel or die.

Crack crack!

Zhuanyu Heng was forced lower and lower. His bones continued to break and blood gushed from his pores, turning him into a bloody figure.

Despite this, he clenched his teeth and continued to fight back, displaying an attitude of dying over admitting defeat.

Heng Xiao’s face filled with anxiety. He was worried that Lin Xun might accidentally kill Zhuanyu Heng. If that happened, dire consequences would follow.

It was at this moment that the Seal of All Beings suddenly paused and silently dissipated.

Bang!

At the sudden disappearance of the pressure, Zhuanyu Heng staggered and fell onto a rock. Covered in blood, his hands and feet twitched wildly as he gasped for breath. It was a very miserable sight.

Heng Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

Soaked in cold sweat, Zique and the others were also deeply relieved. The earlier scene had been immensely torturous for them.

Lin Xun said, "Although your strength is a little lacking, you’re quite hardy. I’ll count that as a successful block."

His clothes were spotless and he had no injuries, a stark contrast to Zhuanyu Heng’s miserable state.

Heng Xiao walked over with a smile and said, "Although both of you only used three moves, it was an extremely exciting battle. There’s no doubt that both of you rank among the best and brightest in the world. Although it ended in a draw, it was a truly eye-opening experience for me."

Zique and others hurried over, fed Zhuanyu Heng tonics and wiped away his blood. They were rather distressed over his current state.

"Move." Zhuanyu Heng pushed Zique and others aside. He took a deep breath, stood up with some difficulty, looked at Lin Xun, and said, "I lost. I don’t need your sympathy nor will I go back on my word."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves and a bronze box flew toward Lin Xun.

"Inside are the treasures I lost to you. Take it!"

His tone was firm and his attitude was resolved.

This surprised Lin Xun. He couldn't help but look at Zhuanyu Heng again and said, "I didn't expect that there would be someone like you in Heaven and Earth Dao Court."

Zhuanyu Heng coldly snorted before he said in a hoarse voice, "Zique, we’re leaving."

Zique and other ladies hastily approached and used their qi to support Zhuanyu Heng and take him away.

Midway, Zhuanyu Heng suddenly stopped and said, "You remind me of a certain individual. When I first became a Sage, he surpassed me in every possible way and I still find that hard to accept till this day. You are very similar to him.

"I’ll fight you again at the Dao Debate Assembly!"

With these final words, the group disappeared into the distance.

Heng Xiao couldn’t help but sigh as he watched them leave. "Zhuanyu Heng is undoubtedly a core disciple of Heaven and Earth Dao Court. He possesses great character that ordinary people can never hope to match."

Lin Xun said, "However, not every Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciple is the same."

After thinking for a while, he added, "Of course, Zhuanyu Heng is indeed impressive. Even in that desperate situation, he didn’t use any treasures."

Lin Xun knew that Zhuanyu Heng must possess an ultimate trump card that was probably on the same level as the Emperor-grade weapon contained in the bronze box.

If he had used such a treasure in the duel, he would not have been beaten so easily.

It seemed that he refused to use any treasures since Lin Xun didn’t employ any either.

It was rare to find someone like Zhuanyu Heng who would graciously accept his defeat and would rather lose an Emperor-grade weapon than his pride!