Free Web NovelChapter 3106 A Homage to Show Appreciation
In combat, Gu Caozhi is around Ziche Wuji's level. I alone can't hold him back, but having the help of two dao bodies is enough to kill him. Still, his dying struggle can easily injure me...
Lin Xun analyzed the opponent in his mind. The reason why he had summoned the third dao body was to kill Gu Caozhi by surprise, thus avoiding the possibility of getting hurt.
Buzz!
A strange wave of law power spread. Immediately afterward, Lin Xun was teleported outside, while the battlefield of life or death dissipated into thin air.
The winner lived. The loser died! Such was the life or death duel.
“Young man, what is your name?”
Madame Crane voiced her question as soon as Lin Xun appeared before Four Symbols Heavenly Pass. On her face was sheer appreciation for his talent.
“Lin Xun, this is Madame Crane,” Xing Jianxia hurriedly introduced them.
“Greetings, Senior. I am Disciple Lin Xun of Fangchun Mountain.” Lin Xun cupped his fist toward her.
“So you are that Lin Xun!” Madame Crane was stunned. “But, they say you are only at the Law Transcendence Realm...”
The other old monsters present were just as nonplussed. Some years ago, even those from different epochs like them had heard of how a Fangchun Mountain disciple called Lin Xun had wreaked havoc in the Ninth Heaven Domain of the Eternal True Realm, and then had wrecked both the Zen Sect and the Shaman Sect.
This incident had caused such a huge commotion, not because of Lin Xun’s display of heaven-defying strength, but because of his identity. He was a disciple of Fangchun Mountain, and he was the sole lotus that its lord had been waiting forever for!
They all knew of the rumors about the sole lotus. However, no one had expected Lin Xun, who was said to be a Law Transcendence Eternal, to have already reached the peak of the Creation Realm. On top of that, he had just killed Gu Caozhi, a Greater Boundless Eternal!
“Could it be...the Lord of Fangchun Mountain was telling the truth?”
Madame Crane and the crowd went on an emotional roller coaster as they recalled past events.
“So you're that Lin Xun.”
At the same time, Ying Tiansheng's group at Four Symbols Heavenly Pass seemed to come to realization as well. One by one, they gazed at Lin Xun with undisguised killing intent.
“Prepare for battle,” Xing Jianxia quickly transmitted to Fu Nanli and the others. If Ying Tiansheng's party suddenly rushed out, Lin Xun would definitely be surrounded and fall into a treacherous situation.
However, an unperturbed Lin Xun tilted his head and looked at Ning Buqu. “You agreed to a life or death duel with me. Have you changed your mind?”
Silence reigned. Many people quietly gasped. Lin Xun wants to immediately engage in a life or death duel with Ning Buqu?
Looking at Ying Tiansheng and company, their expressions were constantly flicking back and forth now. Before this, who would have thought that Lin Xun would be a match for Gu Caozhi?
Ning Buqu's face was gloomy as he said, “Have I changed my mind? Don’t make me laugh! You think I'm scared of you?”
When it came to battle prowess, Ning Buqu was a notch above Gu Caozhi, but he himself knew it would cost him heavily to kill Gu Caozhi in a fight to the death.
Meanwhile, Lin Xun had destroyed Gu Caozhi without suffering any injuries. It made Ning Buqu tremble inside, and he didn't have much certainty of victory despite his tough front and tough talk.
“Since you're not scared, let's fight!” Lin Xun said, not hiding one bit of the cold intent to kill in his eyes, and as he did, he swung his hand. His power shot out and once again struck the Great Dao Ring Monument engraved with ‘life or death.’
“Another duel already?”
Madame Crane and the others were dizzy, feeling as though their world view had taken a sucker punch today. A young man at the Creation Realm had just killed Gu Caozhi, and now he wanted to kill Ning Buqu next! Who would dare to believe this if they weren't seeing it here?
However, they were a lot calmer compared to before. Having witnessed Lin Xun's heaven-defying combat strength in action, they had constructed a new perception of him and no longer thought he was being reckless.
“Isn’t Young Friend Lin Xun a little too fierce...” Daoist Shanfeng was in a daze. He suddenly thought back to how they had met. If Lin Xun had directly gotten physical with him at the time...what kind of consequences would he have faced?
“He just wants to help us kill some enemies while honing himself.” Xing Jianxia had a complicated look in his eyes, getting a little sentimental as he had seen through Lin Xun's intentions.
“No matter what, we mustn't let anything happen to Young Friend Lin Xun,” Fu Nanli declared in a deep voice.
Buzz~
Obscure fluctuations of law power surged forth, once again introducing the ring of life or death.
The atmosphere over Four Symbols Heavenly Pass was dull and oppressive. Its occupiers were all grim-faced, with killing auras steaming in their eyes. Gu Caozhi's death had already enraged and embarrassed them. Now that Lin Xun had initiated another challenge, it made sense that they took it as a provocation to their dignity.
Only Ning Buqu looked stiff. His heart was heavy, and he wished he could go back in time to smack himself in the mouth. Why did I have to agree to his challenge so rashly?
Of course he could have backed out, but to do that in front of so many eyes was the same as admitting to be inferior to a Creation Eternal! It would drag his reputation through the mud if not destroy it completely!
Just as Ning Buqu felt like an arrow on a fully drawn bowstring, boom!
The battlefield of life or death appeared in the air. Two figures were transported into it by the occult law power and stood facing each other from a distance.
One side was Lin Xun. The other was dressed in plain clothes and had a gentle and elegant appearance. He looked like a handsome, well-read scholar of outstanding temperament.
Yet, it was not Ning Buqu! Seeing the other party, Lin Xun was slightly taken aback, while Xing Jianxia and the others had collectively turned pale.
Even Ning Buqu froze for a good moment before his gaze went to Ying Tiansheng. He knew this was definitely the latter's handiwork.
Madame Crane criticized, “Ying Tiansheng, have you no shame, abusing your power as the master of Four Symbols Heavenly Pass to cheat?”
The old monsters in the surroundings also made their contempt obvious.
Maintaining his otherworldly bearing, Ying Tiansheng calmly responded, “As you said, Madame Crane, I am the master of Four Symbols Heavenly Pass. As such, it is in my power and my rights to appoint my fighters however I want. If you can't accept this, feel free to come and challenge us.”
No one could argue his point. This was indeed an advantage of occupying a heavenly pass.
Want to challenge them to a life or death duel? Sure. But the master of the heavenly pass would get to decide who to send in response!
“Young Friend Lin Xun, your opponent is Demon Lord Huyong. While he has only crossed five Great Silence Unlife Calamities like Gu Caozhi, his strength isn't inferior to that of Xinhu. Watch out for these...” Xing Jianxia then quickly transmitted the important details of the opponent.
Demon Lord Huyong, one of the leading Greater Boundless figures of the Demonic Epoch, wielded the law of time. His natural talent was called ‘History to Ashes.’ His weapon was a Wheel of Time, an unpredictable and unfathomable artifact.
In Ying Tiansheng's camp, Demon Lord Huyong was definitely the cream of the crop. He even had a notoriety in all the epochal worlds beneath the Sea of Fate. Knowing all this, Lin Xun decided to treat this duel with utmost seriousness. At the same time, a fighting spirit burned up in him.
An opponent no weaker than Xinhu! A world-class demon lord who also mastered the law of time! Such an opponent could only be encountered in Fate Lotus World.
“Little Friend, be careful.”
Madame Crane's expression was grave. Although she was indignant at Ying Tiansheng's despicable act, nothing could be done to change it now that the ship had sailed.
“A life or death duel with Demon Lord Huyong... This one is gonna be risky...”
The spectators found themselves sweating for Lin Xun. It wouldn't be this nerve-wracking if the opponent was Ning Buqu, but Demon Lord Huyong was a different story. His strength had long been made famous through many dao competitions across various epochs!
“Old Xing, what do we do...” Daoist Shanfeng was anxious again. Caring too much about something disrupted one's mental state, which was happening to him right now.
Xing Jianxia said, “Lin Xun had no problem blocking Xinhu's final desperate strike. If he puts everything he has into it, he has a good chance to kill this opponent.”
“Still, I'm worried. I can't help it...” Daoist Shanfeng let out a long sigh.
“Heh, the brat will surely die this time!”
Many old monsters at Four Symbols Heavenly Pass revealed bloodthirsty anticipation, itching for Demon Lord Huyong to take down Lin Xun and avenge Gu Caozhi.
In the battlefield of life or death...
“A long time ago, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain injured me in a dao competition and nearly caused my death. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, because that injury allowed me to tap into my hidden potential. I not only recovered to my peak but also advanced even further on my Immeasurable path.”
Demon Lord Huyong delivered his speech in a voice that resonated like the sound of a morning bell. Dressed in a scholar robe, he looked cultured and devoid of any aura that would make one think of a demon lord.
However, it was his speech that Lin Xun raised his brows at. This old thing...once fought my master?
He calmly smiled. “In that case, you have my master to thank for the enlightenment?”
“Indeed.” Demon Lord Huyong smiled warmly without a trace of annoyance. “So, in order to repay his grace, today, I will pluck the lotus he waited tens of thousands of years for, rip off its petals, and watch it wither from start to finish. A beautiful experience, do you think?”
His voice was casual, but the implication in the words was chilling.
“You weren't a match for my master back then, and you certainly won't be a match for me today. Believe it or not, we'll see in battle.” Lin Xun was unruffled.
It was truly rare for a young Creation Eternal to be able to maintain his calm and tough demeanor in the face of a terrifying existence like Demon Lord Huyong. The audience couldn't take their eyes off him.
Even Ying Tiansheng couldn't help lamenting with pity. How great would it be if this dazzling lotus...could be at his service? Unfortunately, flowers were meant to wither and die...just like this one.
“That’s what I think, too.” Demon Lord Huyong chortled, not hiding the cherishing way he looked at Lin Xun. “After this duel, I shall wave my brush, splash my ink, and draw a withered lotus to pay homage to you, as an expression of my appreciation.”
