The Prodigies War

Chapter 2049: Passing Emperors Unnoticed

The base of Primordial Dao Court was only several dozen thousand miles away from Yanjing City.

As a disciple of Primordial Dao Court and the descendant of a Primeval Imperial Clan, Xu Lingzhen wouldn't be too scared even if he were to face an Emperor.

Under all heavens, which Emperor dared to attack a disciple of Primordial Dao Court in its vicinity?

It was simply a death wish!

Moreover, the guy in front of him had used such a crude tailing technique that Xu Lingzhen…really didn’t feel like putting his guard up at all.

Unfortunately, Xu Lingzhen had forgotten one thing.

The atmosphere of the nebula had changed, and his Primordial Dao Court was among the forces that had received the worst blow in that heavenly showdown, having lost many Emperor and Emperor Ancestor experts.

Even the Primeval Imperial Xu Clan had suffered heavy casualties.

Of course, a thin camel was still bigger than a horse. To the average cultivator, both Primordial Dao Court and the Xu Clan were still powerful enough to make them tremble.

Therefore, in the face of Xu Lingzhen's undisguised contempt and killing intent, Lin Xun's response was simple: he grabbed out through the air.

The next second, Xu Lingzhen was clutched like an ant, breaking many bones while his aura dispersed in an instant.

After a brief moment of confusion, he felt boundless pain and panic coming in. He wanted to scream, but he couldn't make a sound.

Looking at Lin Xun again, his gaze was now filled with fear.

“How can the disciples of Fangchun Mountain be someone you can denigrate and insult?” said Lin Xun emotionlessly.

These words struck Xu Lingzhen like a lightning bolt. His pupils dilated when he realized who the person in front of him was.

However, Lin Xun was too lazy to say anything else to him.

Xu Lingzhen quickly became like a piece of dead wood, rustling into ashes and dispersing.

This was the Green Wood Dao Body’s natural talent: controlling wither and thrive, life and death!

In a relaxed manner, Lin Xun left the scene immediately afterward.

A few hours later, a dazzling rainbow tore through the void and arrived, transforming into a white-robed old man. After scanning the area, he grabbed up a handful of ashes.

“Xu Lingzhen…is utterly dead…” The white-robed old man's face was livid, and monstrous killing intent flooded his eyes.

Shortly after, he appeared in Yanjing City and arrived at the same restaurant where Xu Lingzhen had dined at.

With his means, it didn't take long for him to gather some useful information.

For example, Xu Lingzhen’s statement here, as well as his undisguised hatred and denigration for Fangchun Mountain disciples.

Or how he had declared that it wouldn't be long before Lin Xun, the young disciple of Fangchun Mountain, would soon face an unprecedented calamity.

Furthermore, when Xu Lingzhen had left the restaurant, a man had followed him…

From the string of clues, the white-robed old man instantly made a bold deduction: It was very likely Lin Xun who had killed Xu Lingzhen!

After all, Yanjing City was in the territory of Primordial Dao Court. Who else in all the nebula had the lion’s guts to kill a Primordial Dao Court disciple here?

The white-robed old man's eyes flickered. “It must be that Fangchun remnant!

“Just when I’m worried where to find that scumbag. Aren’t you tired of living, taking the initiative to reveal yourself? How long can a little worm like you jump around without the protection of your fellow disciples?”

On this day, Primordial Dao Court was enraged, and the sect leader issued an order—to find Fangchun Mountain’s Lin Xun and kill him on sight with no mercy!

Immediately following, Primordial Dao Court became an infuriated savage beast as the various forces in its territory launched into action.

Innumerous powerful experts were deployed, countless spies were sent out, and all the organizations under Primordial Dao Court’s wings were mobilized.…

On this day, a complete uproar washed through Central Plain State.

As one of the Great Six Courts, Primordial Dao Court had stood tall for eons. Even though it had been heavily damaged in that heavenly showdown, the power it possessed could still make all the worlds tremble.

Therefore, the hunt it launched against Lin Xun attracted the attention of the nebula and startled many cultivators.

This, however, was not the end of it.

In the following time, Heaven and Earth, Panwu, All-Demon Dao Courts, and Taowu, Blackwater, and Heavenly Ghost Battle Clans mobilized… All these behemoths issued a wanted notice on Lin Xun to the entire Ancient Nebula Road!

On top of that, they attached with it extremely generous rewards that would make any Emperor salivate!

In just a short time, the atmosphere of the entire Central Plain State entered a state of flux. Every city in its boundless territory posted the bounty on Lin Xun’s head.

This raised a murderous intent that pierced heaven!

“How stupid is Lin Xun to choose to stay behind by himself? This time I’m afraid…it’s truly over for him!”

Many cultivators clamored in shock at this.

Only then did the world learn that Fangchun Mountain’s Lin Xun had really decided to remain on the Ancient Nebula Road instead of going to the other side of the cosmos.

“Now that those major powers who had suffered at the hands of Fangchun Mountain camp have finally found a target to vent their anger on, Lin Xun is no different from a street rat that everyone wants to beat.” Some were excited.

“Hmph, if the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain were still around, then which organization would dare to do this? Using all their depth and influence to target one person together, Primordial, Heaven and Earth, Panwu Dao Courts are really…utterly shameless!” Some people couldn't stand to see it, but they didn’t have the courage to say it in public and could only curse in private.

After all, under these heavens, the Great Six Courts and Great Ten Battle Clans were still ultimately the strongest!

“The current Lin Xun is very different from his past self as now a supreme quasi-Emperor. Even if we search the whole nebula, how many heaven-defying characters like him can we find?”

“I'm afraid that only Emperor experts can suppress him, but the problem is, would Lin Xun be foolish enough to wait for someone to come and suppress him?”

……

Upon learning of all the news, Mi Wuya let out a long sigh.

“With the power of the Fangchun Mountain camp, which force in this nebula can block them if they really want to take revenge? Yet, they have all left, and those forces still don't intend to call it quits. Simply…insane.”

Mi Wuya suddenly felt an indescribable disappointment in the Panwu Dao Court that he was a part of.

From this day on, he entered seclusion, turning a blind eye to all the storms happening outside. He had decided that once he was certified as a supreme Emperor, he would leave for good.

……

In Mythical Huang Dao Court.

Ling Hongzhuang came to Sect Leader Taishu Hong and said, “Sect Master, nowadays, I'm afraid that our Mythical Huang Dao Court is the only one that can shelter Lin Xun.”

When the news that Lin Xun was wanted had reached her, she had felt an indescribable anger.

It was true that she had been Lin Xun's rival, but she was even more displeased with the way this nebula acted. It was too despicable, too shameless, and completely without a bottom line!

Taishu Hong frowned. “Are you suggesting that our court helps him?”

Ling Hongzhuang nodded.

“Hongzhuang, do you know why those courts of Heaven and Earth, Primordial, and Panwu are so desperate to deal with Lin Xun?” said Taishu Hong. “Simply because for as long as he lives, he’ll be a thorn in their sides that will keep them up at night.”

Ling Hongzhuang couldn't help refuting him, “But he's just a supreme quasi-Emperor.”

Taishu Hong shook his head. “Wrong, he's more than just a supreme quasi-Emperor; he's also a disciple of Fangchun Mountain, a heaven-defying character with unfathomable heritage who was once invincible in the Saint Stage.

“If he's given time to grow…then one day, he might just become the next Combat Emperor! And that…is exactly what scares those great powers the most!”

Ling Hongzhuang was horrified. Combat Emperor was already extremely powerful as he was able to crush the Nameless Esteemed Emperor. If Lin Xun also came to possess such supreme power in the future, then the enemies of Fangchun Mountain would indeed have a hard time sleeping!

“Hongzhuang, our court was able to preserve itself after that heavenly game ended precisely because we remained neutral during it. This time, we will likewise not get involved,” concluded Taishu Hong in a deep voice that allowed no objection.

Although Ling Hongzhuang had already predicted this outcome, she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.

This kind of neutrality seemed impartial but in reality was spineless. Could their court stand strong forever if it maintained this attitude all the time?

Ling Hongzhuang let out a long sigh in her heart.

……

Outside a big city,

Lin Xun couldn't help but scoff inwardly as he looked at the wanted notices posted all over the walls everywhere.

He had gotten his fair share of being hunted down, and each time, he had had to flee in a miserable state, experiencing many bloodshed and dangers.

However, would the current him care about that?

Back in Mythical Huang Dao Court, neither Emperor Fire Spirit nor a host of other Emperor experts had been able to see through his real identity despite him having been right under their noses, let alone now when his cultivation had improved greatly since then.

However, Lin Xun was still surprised to see a real Emperor expert on the citadel of this city!

From the talks of people around, he quickly learned that this was Battle Emperor Ruiyang from Primordial Dao Court. The man had just arrived here not long ago, and was stationed here in order to search for and kill Lin Xun.

Moreover, not only this city, but all the other cities in Central Plain State also had an expert on the level of Battle Emperor Ruiyang stationed in each of them!

With this, they were weaving a dragnet to catch Lin Xun.

They really think too highly of me. Lin Xun sighed in his heart. Then, with no hesitation whatsoever, he calmly entered the city.

The moment he walked through the gates, a terrifying Emperor spirit force swept over him, but it quickly disappeared.

Lin Xun looked as though he was oblivious to it and blended into the sea of people.

On the citadel, Battle Emperor Ruiyang was leisurely savoring his tea, not even realizing that the fish wanted by the nebula had just now walked past right under his eyes in a confident manner.

In the center of this city, there was an ancient teleportation array. Lin Xun went straight there and paid a sizable sum of dao crystals before walking into it.

His destination was Divine Apparatus Profound Sect located in Fog Spirit State, which was separated from Central Plain State by nine states.

If he were to travel there using his own teleportation, then it would take him three to five months.

Since Lin Xun didn't have much time to waste on the road, using the teleportation arrays naturally became his first choice.