The Prodigies War-Chapter 2607 Four Great Ancestral Courts

Three years later.

Seventh Heaven Domain, the Liuxiang Clan.

In a serene and exquisitely beautiful blessed realm, within a secluded small world, Xiang Xiaoyuan sat quietly in the pavilion at the heart of a tranquil pond. She wore a pale yellow dress, her figure graceful and composed.

In the distance, white cranes danced through the air, and a gentle, humid breeze carried a rich spiritual energy and the fresh fragrant scent of blooming flowers and trees. It was a scene that cleared the mind and soothed the soul.

“Miss, the latest news is here.” A pretty and spirited maid trotted over, smiling as she handed Xiang Xiaoyuan a jade slip, “That Menace Lin...really is something. No wonder our young lady misses him so much.”

Her tone was teasing. Xiang Xiaoyuan gave her a sharp look. The maid stuck out her tongue with a cheeky grin, then turned and skipped off, giggling.

Xiang Xiaoyuan unfolded the jade slip. Lines of recent events were recorded upon it.

“One month ago, Lin Xun appeared in the Fourth Heaven Domain. In just seven days, he launched surprise attacks on three major academies, triggering bloodbaths.

“A total of forty-six powerful experts affiliated with various Immortal Imperial Clans were killed...

“The Fourth Heaven Domain was thrown into chaos, and news of the carnage shook the world.

“Despite all their preparations, the Immortal Imperial Clans still failed to stop Lin Xun, who walked away unharmed once more.

“It was said that it’s only a matter of time before another bloody incident erupts in the Fifth Heaven Domain...”

...After silently rereading the jade slip several times, Xiang Xiaoyuan parted her rosy lips and let out a long breath, feeling much more at ease.

When the incident at the Ruins of the Gods came to an end, she followed her uncle, Liuxiang Que, to the Liuxiang Clan’s territory in the Seventh Heaven Domain to cultivate.

During the years of Lin Xun’s disappearance, she often thought about him, but each time she did, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness.

Back in the Great Thousand Battle Domain, Lin Xun had helped her many times. However, when he faced a deadly crisis outside the Ruins of the Gods, she could only take shelter in Chaotian City and couldn’t help him with anything. The memory weighed on her heavily, filling her with guilt and regret.

She knew all too well that even if she had rushed to help, it would have been no different from throwing her life away, and she might have even become a burden to Lin Xun. Despite that, the guilt and sorrow in her heart still couldn’t be erased.

Over the past few years, she had devoted herself to cultivation in the Liuxiang Clan’s residence and barely set foot outside, all to become strong enough one day!

Three years ago, when she learned that Lin Xun had reappeared in the First Heaven Domain, she was overjoyed. From that moment onward, she began paying close attention to every bit of news about him.

Now, three years had passed. From time to time, news of Lin Xun would spread across the domains.

In the Second Heaven Domain, he stormed the Jiuxuan Institute under the cover of night, beheaded a host of elite cultivators, and left behind a chilling message in blood: ‘Lin Xun was here.’ This act sent shockwaves through the world.

In the Third Heaven Domain, his whereabouts were elusive and unpredictable. However, wherever he appeared, bloodshed followed. Nearly all those he slew were influential figures serving the Immortal Imperial Clans!

During this period of time, the Immortal Imperial Clans dispatched many forces to hunt him down, but time and time again, he slipped through their fingers. Each Heaven Domain was unimaginably vast and boundless.

Of note, Lin Xun acted alone, but what made him truly terrifying was that he was said to be invincible at the Supreme Emperor Ancestor Stage, wielding countless unimaginable powers. As a result, even Immortal-level figures who joined the hunt failed time and time again, unable to lock onto his whereabouts.

Just when the world believed another bloodbath was about to break out, he would vanish without a trace, only to reappear when least expected. He came and went like a ghost.

This happened time and again, giving the Immortal Imperial Clans constant headaches. Hunting one man across the vast world was already nearly impossible, especially when that man was a ruthless, peerless powerhouse like him.

What made things worse was that Lin Xun roamed the world alone, tyrannical and unrestrained. He feared no threat. Even if he turned the world upside down, as long as no one could track him, they could do nothing but watch helplessly.

In the three years since his reappearance in the First Heaven Domain to the present Fourth Heaven Domain, news of him would surface every so often, each time shaking the world. Each wave of news was inevitably accompanied by a bloody storm.

The Immortal Imperial Clans that hated him to the core were both enraged and shaken. On the flip side, among the ordinary cultivators of the world, Lin Xun had already become a living legend. He was revered, admired, idolized and adored by countless people.

Even Xiang Xiaoyuan found herself marveling every time she came across news about Lin Xun. This was the Eternal True Realm!

Throughout the ages, had there ever been such a defiant and fearsome figure? Unfazed by the Immortal Imperial Clans. Stirring chaos across the world. Turning the heavens upside!

“But if this continues, your situation will only become more and more dangerous. If something unexpected happens, the consequences would be unthinkable...” Xiang Xiaoyuan shook her head, unable to bear the thought.

Over the past three years, Lin Xun had slaughtered countless cultivators who served the Immortal Imperial Clans, and the storm he stirred was only growing. He might seem unstoppable and invincible for now, but would those enraged Immortal Imperial Clans let him off so easily?

It could be said that the longer this continued, the more perilous his situation would become!

“Xiaoyuan.”

In the distance, the tall and dignified figure of Liuxiang Que approached.

“Uncle, what is it?”

Xiang Xiaoyuan emerged from her swirling thoughts and rose to greet him.

“I just received word that, ten years from now, the Origin Sect Ancestral Court will be selecting successors. Only supreme Emperors will be qualified to apply!” Liuxiang Que’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

“The Origin Sect Ancestral Court?” Xiang Xiaoyuan blinked in confusion.

Only then did Liuxiang Que realize that Xiang Xiaoyuan had only arrived in the Seventh Heaven Domain a few years ago, and was still unaware of what the Origin Sect Ancestral Court truly represented.

He immediately began to explain patiently. At the dawn of the Eternal True Realm, four ancestral courts rose in the Seventh Heaven Domain: the Origin Sect, the Spirit Sect, the Shaman Sect, and the Zen Sect.

These four ancestral courts were also collectively known as the Four Great Primordial Sects.

Legend had it that the founders of the Four Great Ancestral Courts were terrifying existences from the Ninth Heaven Domain, each possessing supreme means akin to eternity and immortality!

Shrouded in mystery and legend, the Four Great Ancestral Courts naturally became the most transcendent powers in the Seventh Heaven Domain of the Eternal True Realm.

Even the Ten Immortal Giants entrenched in the Eighth Heaven Domain had always treated them with utmost respect, not daring to provoke them lightly.

In fact, throughout the years, countless cultivators from the Ten Immortal Giants had competed fiercely just for the chance to be accepted into one of these ancestral courts.

This elevated them to an even more revered status.

However, to most cultivators in the world, the Four Great Ancestral Courts were elusive legends.

This was because, unlike the Immortal Imperial Clans, the Four Great Ancestral Courts remained hidden from the world, and very little about them was ever revealed.

However, in the eyes of the Immortal Imperial Clans, they were colossal forces. They were so mighty and transcendent that even they had to look up in awe!

After all, rumor had it that the Four Great Ancestral Courts were deeply entwined with the Ninth Heaven Domain!

That alone was enough to command reverence from every Immortal Imperial Clan in the Eternal True Realm.

In fact, for a formidable force like the Liuxiang Clan, which had been long rooted in the Seventh Heaven Domain, it was natural that they knew more secrets of the ancestral courts than most. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

According to Liuxiang Que, in the past, anyone who was able to enter one of the Four Great Ancestral Courts to cultivate was essentially granted the qualification to train in the Eighth Heaven Domain.

It was even said that some exceptionally gifted individuals caught the eye of supreme figures from the Ninth Heaven Domain and were taken there to cultivate!

Unfortunately, the Four Great Ancestral Courts rarely accepted disciples from the outside world.

These transcendent forces often roamed the world themselves, searching for those worthy of their recognition as ‘disciples.’ However, only a handful were ever lucky enough to be chosen.

In Liuxiang Que’s memory, the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court had once made a rare public announcement to recruit successors, but there were only thirty spots available. The news instantly sent shockwaves through the Eternal True Realm, triggering an uproar unlike anything seen before.

Liuxiang Que still vividly remembered how, at that time, the clan leaders of the Ten Immortal Giants from the Eighth Heaven Domain personally led their forces to take part in the trial. The sheer scale of their presence was unmatched in the world.

The Immortal Imperial Clans of the Seventh Heaven Domain were also itching to compete, mobilizing all their resources and might in hopes of securing a share of the thirty coveted spots.

The Immortal Imperial Clans of the Sixth Heaven Domain also couldn’t resist. They pulled every string and used all their connections to send their most exceptional descendants to the Seventh Heaven Domain for a chance to take part in the selection.

It was a spectacle truly worthy of being called unprecedented!

Now that the Origin Sect Ancestral Court had announced it would publicly select a successor in ten years. How could Liuxiang Que not be thrilled? In fact, when the news broke, it shook the entire Seventh Heaven Domain and caused an uproar.

Ten years! It might sound distant, but to cultivators, it was like the blink of an eye. On the contrary, this period of time was exactly what they needed to fully prepare for the selection.

Upon learning all this, Xiang Xiaoyuan couldn’t help but feel a jolt of shock.

The Four Great Ancestral Courts! What kind of transcendent and terrifying force must they be? The fact that even recruiting successors required a cultivation at the Supreme Emperor Stage made it clear just how terrifyingly deep this force’s foundation was.

“Xiaoyuan, from this day on, you must focus wholly on your cultivation. When the ten-year deadline arrives, the clan will hold a contest to choose the three most outstanding members to represent the Liuxiang Clan in the Origin Sect Ancestral Court’s selection. Although your surname isn’t Liuxiang, you carry our blood. I’ve already secured your eligibility to participate in the sect’s selection. This is your chance to join a great clan...”

At this point, a gleam of yearning lit up Liuxiang Que’s eyes. “By then, even entering the Eighth Heaven Domain will no longer be out of reach! And you might even gain a glimpse into the secrets of the Ninth Heaven Domain!”

Xiang Xiaoyuan was taken aback at first, but soon after, a rare surge of excitement stirred in her heart.