The Prodigies War-Chapter 2597 Initiative

The mysterious person!

Shi Yunfei’s heart violently shuddered at the revelation. She also realized that he had been waiting for them, and was obviously on Liangyi Academy’s side. Why else would he ruthlessly attack them for seemingly no reason?

"That damn Nie Qingrong must have some special relationship with this mysterious person!"

Shi Yunfei wasn’t stupid and couldn’t help but gnash her teeth in hatred after roughly guessing the truth.

"How far can you run?" A nonchalant voice sounded in her ear, striking her heart like a lightning bolt. Inwardly trembling, she desperately waved her hand.

Swish!

A dao sword covered in densely-packed runes roared forth, shooting out a wave of silver law power. Shi Yunfei had obtained this secret treasure from the Binglin Academy principal before the mission, which was capable of wielding law power. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The original plan was to use it to subdue Nie Qingrong after entering Liangyi Academy, but she was now forced to use it as a means of escape.

Rumble!

The silver law power resembled an arc of lightning. It brilliantly illuminated the surroundings, exuding a dreadful and extremely intimidating aura.

Lin Xun extended his arm as a phantasm of the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron appeared in his palm. Like a python that had been caught, the silver law power was continuously devoured and disappeared in the blink of an eye. It had become Wushuang’s meal!

Shi Yunfei's soul nearly left her body, unable to believe her eyes. She was in the exact same state as You Qianheng back then, unable to believe that law power could be so easily defeated.

"Who are you?!" She shrieked as blood drained from her face.

The only reply was a blast of sword qi. It rushed towards her like a blazing rainbow that spanned across the nine heavens, paralyzing her heart and mind.

Plop!

In the next moment, she disintegrated into nothingness.

"Is it important to know who I am when you’re going to die..." Lin Xun shook his head and turned away.

After he disappeared, a group of lights soon appeared from Liangyi Academy and swiftly approached the area. They were led by none other than Nie Qingrong, Leng Qingxue, and the other bigwigs of Liangyi Academy.

Evidently, Liangyi Academy had detected the disturbance due to the battle. However, the battle had already ended when they arrived, leaving only the shattered and devastated terrain.

"What happened here?"

Many of them revealed uncertain and worried looks.

"Weren’t the three vice principals of Binglin Academy supposed to be coming? Could they have encountered a killing calamity and died?" Someone made a guess and looked toward Nie Qingrong.

"Don't make wild guesses before the facts have been verified." Nie Qingrong glanced at the person. Her icy gaze caused the latter's expression to change slightly, and he quickly lowered his head. "We’ll return to the academy."

With her decision made, Nie Qingrong led the party back. Although everyone was confused, they obediently followed.

Only Leng Qingxue seemed to understand, and couldn't help but transmit, "Elder Sister, Dao Brother is amazing. The entire battle was finished in an instant."

The others might not know, but how could she not know that this was Lin Xun's handiwork?

"If it weren't for him, our Liangyi Academy would have met with misfortune today." With a churning heart, Nie Qingrong sighed. She would likely never be able to repay Lin Xun in this lifetime...

A disaster was thus averted in front of Shentu Mountain Range. While the Liangyi Academy cultivators were still in the dark, Lin Xun had already quietly returned to his dwelling. Apart from Nie Qingrong and Leng Qingxue, no one knew that he, the mysterious person, had been at Liangyi Academy all along.

"Dao Brother, thank you." Upon returning to Liangyi Academy, Nie Qingrong immediately visited Lin Xun’s abode, her beautiful face filled with unconcealable gratitude.

"I did say that this would be Xiao Xi’s greeting gift to her new master." Lin Xun smiled and said, "Also, please prepare a map of the Nanhuo Region Binglin Academy for me."

Nie Qingrong was alarmed. "Dao Brother, what are you planning to do?"

"Waiting for the enemy to come to us is too passive, don't you think?" Lin Xun chuckled.

Nie Qingrong immediately understood, causing her heart to churn again.

......

A day later, Lin Xun quietly left Liangyi Academy. He didn't rush to his destination. Instead, he traversed the First Heaven Domain like a lone traveler, wandering through vast mountains during the day, and moving through bustling cities at night...

This was the first time he had so vividly and intimately experienced the Eternal True Realm. Although it was only the First Heaven Domain, it was still a truly eye-opening experience for him.

A month quickly passed. Lin Xun finally arrived at Yuliu City, which was the closest city to Binglin Academy. It wasn't that he had deliberately slowed his pace, but rather, the distance from the Donglai Region to the Nanhua Region was simply tremendous.

"I’ll rest here tonight."

Lin Xun found an inn to serve as his temporary residence. Although it was called an inn, it was actually made up of a series of independent cave dwellings, and was luxuriously designed to cater to the needs of Emperor Stage cultivators.

Of course, the sky-high rates were naturally beyond the means of ordinary cultivators.

"In less than three months, my strength should be restored to peak condition..." Lin Xun sat cross-legged as he meditated and sensed his internal energy. Although his cultivation was still at the initial Emperor Ancestor Stage after recovering, things were completely different from before.

As if being reborn anew, his rebuilt cultivation had transcended its previous limits, establishing an entirely new foundation. Moreover, it was based on the Great Dao Furnace Art, making its foundation and potential much stronger than before.

The most significant change was his innate talent! Recently, his heart meridian would often produce strange and obscure fluctuations that caused a faint burning sensation in his chest. Lin Xun couldn't help but wonder if this was a sign that the third stage of his innate talent was awakening!

If that were true, it would truly be something to look forward to.

Back in the Taiyi Ruins of the Great Thousand Battle Domain, he had witnessed the Omega Lord wield the power of the Blade of Time, which returned Wei Mingzi back into a youth in one move, stripping him of all his cultivation. It was an ability that seemed to defy the heavens themselves!

Moreover, that very Blade of Time ability was currently sealed in his heart meridian! Back then, Lin Xun had deduced that he would be able to easily wield the Blade of Time when he awakened his third stage talent.

At the same time, he would also awaken his own unique talent power! When each bearer of the Great Abyss Heaven Devourer awakened their talent power, they would obtain a unique talent ability.

For example, the Star Annihilation Battle Emperor awakened the Star Annihilation Heaven Devourer Art.

Lin Xun's first stage talent had awakened the powers of Star Annihilation Heaven Devourer, while his second stage talent had awakened the Time Stopping ability. Ultimately, the powers and talents of the Grand Abyss Heaven Devourer were related to laws of time.

"If I awaken my third stage talent, I might gain the power to fight back against an Immortal-level expert..." Lin Xun's black eyes shone brightly, greatly looking forward to that day.

......

Early the next day, Lin Xun had quietly left the inn before dawn. Meanwhile, deep in the Lanhe Mountain Range, where Binglin Academy was located.

"It’s about time that Jin Jiuyin and the others should be returning..."

In a magnificent and resplendent hall, the principal of Binglin Academy, Rui Taifu, paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

"If they manage to bring back that law power dao map, there won’t be any need for me to go searching because I can offer it up as tribute when the Heavenly Inspector from the Wen Clan arrives, earning myself great merit. When that happens..."

At this thought, Rui Taifu's heart stirred as his eyes shone with anticipation. "Why would I have to worry about not being able to enter the Sixth Heaven Domain to cultivate?"

Rui Taifu suddenly called out, "Attendant."

The figure of an attendant appeared outside the hall and respectfully inquired, "Milord, what instructions do you have?"

Rui Taifu asked, "Is there any news of Jin Jiuyin or the other vice principals?"

It was a question he constantly asked these days.

The attendant shook his head and answered in a low voice, "No need to worry, Milord. Vice Principal Jin and the others will surely succeed in their mission and return in triumph."

"Return in triumph? I will be satisfied as long as they manage to bring back the map."

Suddenly, a voice as calm as water rang out outside the main hall, "Unfortunately, they can never return, and you are destined to never be satisfied."

Rui Taifu's pupils constricted, and he abruptly saw an unfamiliar figure appear out of thin air outside the hall.

Furious, the attendant scolded, "What gall. Who are you to dare to sneak into Binglin Academy?"

The visitor was none other than Lin Xun, who casually said, "This is no den of dragons or tigers and I will come and leave whenever I wish. Why should I have to sneak in?"

"You..." The attendant opened his mouth, only to suddenly feel a sharp pain in his spirit. It caused him to fall unconscious and his body limply fell to the ground.

Lin Xun then looked at Rui Taifu and said, "Are you the principal of Binglin Academy?"

Rui Taifu had regained his cool by this juncture. Divine light flashed in his eyes as he asked, "Who are you?"

Lin Xun smiled slightly. "I'm the one asking, and you only need to answer. If you don't cooperate, don't blame me for being impolite."

Rui Taifu's face became extremely ugly. This was his territory! Who had ever dared to threaten him like this?

Soon after, he seemed to guess something and blurted out, "Are you the mysterious person who killed You Qianheng?"

Lin Xun sighed softly. "It seems you’re not listening."

His voice continued to echo as he suddenly vanished.

Rui Taifu inwardly shivered. Flames immediately rose from him as he roared, “Rise!”

Silver law power suddenly emerged in the hall, condensing into a thick network of law power chains which formed a powerful defensive formation around him. At that moment, Lin Xun appeared as a dazzling palm of light struck like a swift and ferocious stream of domineering dao light.

Rumble!

In an instant, the law power that Rui Taifu considered invincible and unshakable shattered layer by layer with a loud rumble!