The Prodigies War

The woman’s figure was graceful, and her face was bright and beautiful. She was like the moon surrounded by stars.

Although her appearance wasn’t breathtaking, her beauty was pure, warm, and not too flashy like a young lotus flower. It wasn’t only comfortable but also made no one dare to violate her.

Her elegance was unmatched.

Of course, she was Liu Qingyan, the famous art cultivator whom many people admired in the world!

Liu Qingyan was viewed as an ethereal being in the empire. Not only did the geniuses of the younger generation adore her, but powerful and influential figures also admired her talent.

In many people’s eyes, Liu Qingyan was incredibly dazzling!

However, Lin Xun still didn’t expect to see her at the empress’ 300th birthday banquet.

He counted the days and came to realize that they hadn’t seen each other for a whole year. He couldn’t help but feel emotional as he reminisced about the days with Liu Qingyan in Haze City.

She had left a very good impression on him. She was gentle, warm and kind, which made her very likable.

Moreover, when demons had almost possessed Lin Xun’s mind in the third level of the Omega Secret Realm, Hundred Battles Secret Realm, Liu Qingyan had helped him out of the crisis with her flute. In the end, he had successfully passed the Hundred Battles Secret Realm.

Therefore, Lin Xun regarded Liu Qingyan as his savior.

“Miss Qingyan also came.”

“Haha, what a nice surprise to be able to meet the legendary Miss Liu Qingyan at the empress’ birthday banquet.”

“I heard that Miss Qingyan specially composed a new song to celebrate the empress’ birthday. We are so lucky to listen to it today.”

Liu Qingyan’s arrival immediately caused a stir. The young masters didn’t try to disguise their admiration for her.

Even some powerful, influential figures lit up with joy.

Liu Qingyan had a huge influence. Despite being only an art cultivator, she received such an enthusiastic welcome. Only a handful of people in the entire empire would receive similar treatment.

Lin Xun originally wanted to go over to greet her, but he gave up when he saw countless people crowding around her.

“Lin Xun! You’re also here!”

Who would have thought that Liu Qingyan would spot Lin Xun from the crowd? Her beautiful face lit up with joy, and she waved warmly at him.

Everyone was stunned, and their eyes sprang wide open. They couldn’t believe that Liu Qingyan would take the initiative to greet Lin Xun. This is so unfair!

Do they know each other?

The atmosphere turned strange.

Liu Qingyan took the opportunity to walk away from the crowd and said to Lin Xun, “I finally get to see you again.”

Her silky jet-black hair was rolled up and secured behind her head with a wooden hairpin, and her forehead was bright and smooth. When she smiled, her eyes seemed to glisten, and dimples appeared on her cheeks. She was stunning from every angle.

“I also didn’t expect to run into you here,” Lin Xun said with a smile.

The maiden before him was the same as before. Her bright eyes and kind smile felt like a refreshing spring breeze.

Liu Qingyan grinned. “There are too many people here. Let’s go over there. I have a lot to ask you.”

As she was speaking, she pulled Lin Xun by the sleeve towards the distance.

Many youngsters reddened, struggling to suppress their feelings of jealousy. They had never seen Liu Qingyan so close to anyone in the past!

Why does Lin Xun get to enjoy such a treatment?

The heavens are too unfair!

Even some powerful and influential figures couldn’t help but frown. When did Lin Xun win the favor of Liu Qingyan?

Everyone’s strong reaction was understandable because she was too famous. Her every move and action was watched by countless people. Many people couldn’t help but speculate about their relationship when they saw them so close.

“Damn it! If Lin Xun dares to violate Miss Qingyan, I won’t forgive him!”

“Yes, who is Miss Qingyan? How can a poor young master of the Lin Family get close to her?”

“Where’s Granny Feng? Why isn’t she around? If she was here, this would have never happened!”

The youngsters were indignant and sour. Their voices were filled with envy and jealousy.

……

Lin Xun felt helpless as he overheard those conversations and discussions. “I finally understand why they say a beautiful woman can cause a catastrophe. If Granny Feng is here, she indeed might kill me.”

Liu Qingyan giggled out loud. “Just ignore them.”

Lin Xun rubbed his nose and shrugged. “It can’t be helped.”

The two chatted freely. There wasn’t any awkwardness after being separated for one year. They were like very close friends talking happily.

Liu Qingyan asked about Lin Xun’s situation after leaving Haze City, and Lin Xun didn’t try to hide anything from her. He told her everything that had happened.

Liu Qingyan listened with interest. “I never thought you would encounter so many things in one year, but you have finally made a name for yourself. Rumors about you can be heard everywhere in the Forbidden City.”

Lin Xun said indifferently, “People fear getting famous like pigs fear fattening up. I have displeased and angered quite a lot of people.”

While they were speaking, a sudden exclamation rang out in the distance.

“Song Yi! The person who took first place in this year’s national examination is here too!”

“Didn’t they say that all the freshmen of Qinglu Academy have gone to the Ghost Killing Land for three months of training?”

“Song Yi didn’t go. I think he didn’t go because he wanted to attend the birthday banquet. Given his identity, he might receive recognition from the great cultivators of the mysterious domain.”

Amidst the exclamations, a handsome, flamboyant young man in a blue robe strode into the square under astonished gazes.

He was Song Yi who had achieved first place in the national examination! He was a genius youngster, superior to Chi Cangfeng and Bai Lingxi!

Lin Xun couldn’t help raising his eyebrows. It wasn’t because of Song Yi’s arrival. Instead, he thought of Shi Yu, Ning Meng and the others who had gone to the Ghost Killing Land. He wondered how they were doing.

Just as Lin Xun ceased his thoughts and was about to continue to chat with Liu QIngyan, another exclamation rang out.

“Chi Cangfeng!”

“The sword genius of the Chi Family has also come!”

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes and saw a young man with a tall, golden feather hat crowning his head. The young man was shrouded in violet qi as he appeared on the square. He oozed arrogance and superiority.

He resembled an unsheathed sword revealing its sharp edge!

All of a sudden, Lin Xun cast his mind back to when the young man blocked his path and attempted to kill him when he first arrived in the Forbidden City.

Chi Cangfeng was already at the Spirit Sea Stage at that time while Lin Xun was at the Heaven Dipper Stage. If the elder from the Black Glory Sacred Hall hadn’t interfered, Lin Xun would have had to mobilize the Sky Suppressing Bead to kill him.

As Lin Xun thought of the incident, murderous rage rushed up his heart, but he forcibly suppressed it.

He was in the core area of the Forbidden Palace. If he dared to resort to violence, many people would interfere. He couldn’t possibly do whatever he wanted.

Following the arrival of Song Yi and Chi Cangfeng, the atmosphere became more lively in the hall. But it didn’t end there. Before long, many famous genius talents started to appear one after another and sparked many discussions.

Some genius figures were even more dazzling than Song Yi, Chi Cangfeng and Bai Lingxi, but Lin Xun was very unfamiliar with most of their names. He had only heard of many of them for the first time.

For example, Yun Fushen. He had achieved first place in the national examination three years ago. He was an outstanding elite of the Dao Martial Department in Qinglu Academy and was ranked ninth on the Spirit Sea Gold Rankings.

For example, Yuchi Ze was a dazzling rising star in the imperial army. He had been fighting on the battlefield since a young age. He was only seventeen years old, but he had already reached the perfect Spirit Sea Stage and possessed abnormal combat strength.

Simply speaking, they were all impressive figures. It was rare to see such famous figures gather together.

Even Lin Xun was a little surprised. He had already learned from Bai Lingxi that many famous geniuses would attend the birthday banquet.

However, he didn’t expect there to be so many!

Liu Qingyan didn't seem surprised by the appearance of so many geniuses and tried to explain the situation to Lin Xun. “They must have all come for the opportunity to enter the Ancient Wasteland Domain. After all, it’s such a rare opportunity. If they miss it, they might not come across another opportunity again in their life.”

“Ancient Wasteland Domain?”

“Yes, according to the rumors, there are many blessed places for cultivation there due to its strong Daoist traditions. The domain has unimaginable cultivation resources, and only there can a cultivator find the true perfect Dao path,” Liu Qingyan softly explained.

Lin Xun was immediately tempted. If his guess was right, the Ancient Wasteland Domain that Liu Qingyan mentioned was the same place as the mysterious place that Bai Lingxi mentioned.

In other words, the mysterious Daoist Omega Sword Sect, where Yun Qingbai was from, was likely in the Ancient Wasteland Domain!

Based on that, the culprit of the bloody massacre of the Lin Family over ten years ago was likely from the Ancient Wasteland Domain.

After a brief moment of shock, Lin Xun looked strangely at Liu Qingyan. Even Bai Lingxi didn’t know the name of the mysterious domain, but Liu Qingyan did.

This fact alone proved that Liu QIngyan wasn’t simply an art cultivator!

Lin Xun drew a deep breath and asked, “Do…do you know a lot about the Ancient Wasteland Domain?”

If he could find out more about the place or even find out more about the Omega Sword Sect, it would provide him with more clues to avenge his parents and clansmen!