Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 182: Did the Celestial King Lose? Who Made the Move?
"They’re coming out!"
"Where is the Small Heavenly King?"
The people from the Celestial King’s Mansion were extremely excited, eager to welcome the Small Heavenly King’s return. The Wangyue Pavilion Master also widened her eyes, staring forward. She was searching for Lin Xuan’s figure. I wonder if Lin Xuan managed to get the Celestial Spirit Fruit?
Figures emerged from the ruins one after another. Their expressions varied; some were excited, some were disappointed, and some were covered in injuries. Once outside, they began to search for their respective families and sects, gathering with the elders.
At this moment, all the major families and sects were extremely tense. They were all fixated on the exit, anxious to see if their prodigies had returned. After all, the Bone Ruins were quite dangerous. If any of them perished inside, it would be a tremendous loss—one they could hardly bear.
Just then, Sword Dust, Beiming, Yan Wushuang, and the others emerged one after another. This brought a wave of relief to the four major sects and the three prominent families. Their top prodigies had all come out. This was wonderful news. The Heavenly Dao Academy was also overjoyed that their seven-star prodigy had not perished either.
But there was no sign of the Small Heavenly King. The people from the Celestial King’s Mansion were searching frantically, their eyes sweeping over the crowd, but they couldn’t find his figure.
"No need to rush," the Celestial King said calmly, his hands clasped behind his back. "He is receiving the inheritance, which requires some time."
"He will likely be the last to come out."
The numerous elders nodded in agreement and continued to wait patiently.
The members of Wangyue Pavilion were also searching for Lin Xuan, but he was nowhere to be seen.
"What’s going on? Why hasn’t that boy come out yet? Could something have happened to him?" The elders’ faces were etched with worry. Even the Wangyue Pavilion Master’s heart was in her throat.
At this point, she no longer cared whether Lin Xuan could obtain the Celestial Spirit Fruit; she cared only if he could come out alive. Lin Xuan was a top-tier genius, whose talent surpassed even Ye Qingwu’s. He was the hope of Wangyue Pavilion. If Lin Xuan survived, he would undoubtedly lead Wangyue Pavilion to new heights in the future.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master prayed silently. Lin Xuan, you must not die. You have to come out alive.
Nearby, the people from the Star Pavilion sneered. Praying is useless. There’s no way Lin Xuan will come out alive. Just watch, Wangyue Pavilion will soon be plunged into despair.
Over with the Celestial Sword Sect, the Sect Leader looked at Sword Dust. "Did you fight the Small Heavenly King?" he asked. "Was he really carrying the Celestial King’s Bone Mirror and the Mountain and River Map?"
Sword Dust replied, "We didn’t fight. The Small Heavenly King broke through inside the ruins and became an Eight-Star Martial General. We were no match for him at all. But he was indeed carrying the Celestial King’s Bone Mirror and the Mountain and River Map."
"What? He broke through to become an Eight-Star Martial General?" the Celestial Sword Sect Leader exclaimed upon hearing this. "The Small Heavenly King is truly heaven-defying!"
Meanwhile, the Beiling Sect Leader sighed. "Since the Small Heavenly King has already broken through to become an Eight-Star Martial General, the other prodigies likely wouldn’t be his match even if they joined forces."
"Sigh... It seems the inheritance was indeed obtained by the Small Heavenly King," Clan Leader Yan lamented. "This Small Heavenly King is truly poised to soar to the heavens. I reckon first place on the Hidden Dragon Chart of the Great Xia Country will surely be his!"
"Clan Leader, what are you talking about?" Yan Wushuang said with a frown. "The Small Heavenly King is indeed an Eight-Star Martial General. He’s incredibly formidable and has a boundless future, but he wasn’t the one who obtained the inheritance!"
What? Clan Leader Yan was stunned. Not the Small Heavenly King? Is he joking?
Elsewhere, the Beiling Sect Leader was also dumbfounded. "What did you just say?" he exclaimed, staring at Beiming. "You’re saying the Small Heavenly King didn’t receive the inheritance?"
The Celestial Sword Sect Leader stared at Sword Dust and asked with a frown, "Are you certain you’re not confused? Are you telling the truth? Did the Small Heavenly King really not obtain the inheritance?"
"It’s true," Sword Dust affirmed with a nod.
Beiming added, "The one who obtained the inheritance was not the Small Heavenly King!"
"The Small Heavenly King was defeated," Yan Wushuang said. "He didn’t get the inheritance."
Ouyang Jie and Du Fei also nodded in agreement. As for Fire Dance, she was unaware of what happened later. She had been defeated by Lin Xuan early on and had fled in a panic.
There was another person, Blade from the Mad Blade Sect. He had his own fortuitous encounter. Upon entering, he had gone to a separate palace within the ruins and only emerged at the very end, so he hadn’t participated in the main events. Upon hearing this, however, he grew curious. The Small Heavenly King is so powerful. Who could possibly have defeated him?
The crowd erupted into an uproar. The people from the Heavenly Dao Academy were also stunned. The members of the Star Pavilion frowned. This can’t be right. If it wasn’t the Small Heavenly King, then who was it?
"Tian Xing, do you know?"
Tian Xing had also returned. Upon hearing this question, his expression turned incredibly sour. He naturally knew who it was, but he refused to say. The elders were oblivious to his thoughts. They were still buzzing with discussion, speculating about what could have possibly happened.
The Celestial King heard these discussions and frowned slightly. The elders from the Celestial King’s Mansion roared, "Utter nonsense! How could the Small Heavenly King possibly be defeated? Even if all of you joined forces, you couldn’t defeat him!"
"We indeed couldn’t defeat the Small Heavenly King," Sword Dust said. "Even united, we were no match for him."
"Exactly!" a member of the Celestial King’s Mansion retorted. "If none of you could beat him, then how could the Small Heavenly King have been defeated? And if he was undefeated, he naturally would have obtained the inheritance!"
"We couldn’t defeat him," Sword Dust sighed, "but someone else could."
"Who?" the people from the Celestial King’s Mansion demanded. "Who could defeat the Small Heavenly King?"
The other sect masters and clan leaders were equally puzzled. All the surrounding elders strained their ears, eager to hear just what kind of powerhouse could be so strong.
"Could it be Zi Yan?" the Celestial King asked, his gaze turning to the princess. Princess Zi Yan was a member of the royal family and had many hidden trump cards. If she had brought a few of the royal family’s treasures, it was indeed possible she could have defeated his son.
"It was not me." Princess Zi Yan had also emerged. She gave a slight bow to the Celestial King and said, "I fought the Small Heavenly King, and I lost. I accept my defeat completely."
"You are too kind, Princess Zi Yan." The Celestial King grew even more puzzled. "Since it wasn’t you, then who could possibly have defeated my son?"
Indeed, the surrounding sect masters and clan leaders were extremely puzzled. The Small Heavenly King was an Eight-Star Martial General who possessed two great treasures. That was more than enough to sweep aside all the other prodigies. He should have been in an unbeatable position! Who could possibly have defeated him? Everyone was intensely curious.
"Could it have been Lin Xuan?" one of the Wangyue Pavilion elders murmured.
As soon as the thought emerged, they quickly shook their heads. Impossible. Even if Lin Xuan was strong, there was no way he could be a match for an Eight-Star Martial General.
"Don’t overthink it," the Wangyue Pavilion Master said. "It couldn’t have been Lin Xuan. That boy is extraordinary, but even he has his limits. He couldn’t possibly defeat the Small Heavenly King. We should just pray that he comes out alive."
The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s heart was heavy. Even now, Lin Xuan still had not appeared. She had a bad feeling. Could it be that Lin Xuan really ran into trouble?
"Sword Dust, hurry up and tell us! Who defeated the Small Heavenly King?" the Celestial Sword Sect Leader urged.
"Yes, tell us!" the Beiling Sect Leader prompted.
"Tell me, quickly!" said Clan Leader Yan.
Clan Leader Ouyang and Clan Leader Du also urged their respective prodigies.
Sword Dust drew a deep breath and said, "It was Lin Xuan!"
Beiming said, "It was Lin Xuan!"
Yan Wushuang said, "It was Lin Xuan!"
Ouyang Jie and Du Fei also said, "It was Lin Xuan!"
Princess Zi Yan then declared loudly, "It was Lin Xuan who defeated the Small Heavenly King!"
At these words, the entire assembly was left in absolute shock.
