The Prodigies War-Chapter 2725 The Leaker

After a while of silence, Lin Xun said, “You didn't want to go along with Nan Bohong back then, so why did you listen to his orders and let him control you now?”

The blood demon youth’s voice was calm, but beneath that calmness was unbearable pain, “My sister, who joined the Origin Sect Ancestral Court with me back then, is currently a disciple of the Fourth Peak. She is the only one I can't let go of. Nan Bohong used her to threaten me, so I had no choice.”

Lin Xun took a deep breath, “I may not be able to help you now, but once I embark on the path of immortality, I will certainly rescue you and clear your grievances!”

Nan Bohong was already his enemy, and this youth's situation only served to strengthen his resolve to eliminate the old thing.

The blood demon youth said, “I hope so.”

He dared not harbor any hopes, or rather, he had almost given up hope.

Nan Bohong was the peak master of the Third Peak. Furthermore, he was backed by even more powerful figures, or else the youth would never have fallen to this state after going to Origin Sky Pavilion to expose him.

With Nan Bohong's authority, he should never have been able to influence the Origin Sky Pavilion. It proved that there were more than just one powerful figure colluding with him.

“May I know your name, Senior Brother?” asked Lin Xun.

The blood demon youth was visibly moved by the way he was addressed. After a long time, he bowed respectfully and said, “I am Gu Yujian, a disciple of the Origin Sect. It is an honor to meet you, Junior Brother Lin Xun!”[1]

Lin Xun solemnly returned the bow.

When he departed, Gu Yujian advised him, “Junior Brother, don't act alone when you go out on missions from now on. Otherwise, you are bound to face something similar to what happened today.”

......

In the Origin Sect, Origin Emptiness Pavilion.

The Heavenly Treasure Hall was bustling as usual, with many receiving missions and exchanging merits after completing them.

Just then, there was a flash, and Lin Xun appeared in the hall.

“Hmm, Lin Xun? You're back so soon? Could it be that the mission...failed?” Huang Qingyu, who was also present, immediately revealed a look of surprise. After all, it had been less than a day since Lin Xun had accepted the mission.

Realizing that his question might embarrass Lin Xun, he quickly softened his tone, “Don't be discouraged, Junior Brother. If it cannot be done by one person, you can just find a few more help...”

Lin Xun interrupted him with a smile, “Senior Brother, take a look at this.”

A sealed Evil Spirit Heart appeared.

“What...” Huang Qingyu's eyes widened like he was seeing ghosts.

This nine-star mission to hunt down the Evil Spirit Lord had not been claimed by anyone for many years, simply because it was too difficult. In the past, countless core disciples had set out in groups only to return in defeat.

Who could have imagined that in less than a day, Lin Xun had actually brought back the Evil Spirit Heart!

Huang Qingyu could not calm down for a long time, while a commotion had been sparked in the Heavenly Treasure Hall as many also saw the heart.

“Who said Lin Xun would fail this mission? Step forward!”

“Lin Xun... Isn't he a little too formidable?! Even law power treasures can't do anything to the Evil Spirit Lord. How did he manage this? Don't tell me he relied on just his strength...”

Amidst the murmurs, some even approached Lin Xun to exchange greetings, their words brimming with admiration and respect.

“Hahaha, my junior brother has truly given me a tremendous surprise!” Huang Qingyu, finally accepting the reality, lavished praise and promptly gave Lin Xun a nine-star merit.

The scene drew many envious glances. It was a nine-star merit, the highest reward for a sect’s missions!

It could be exchanged within the sect for coveted cultivation resources. Simply put, a nine-star merit could be exchanged for a hundred thousand pounds of immortal divine essence!

How could everybody not understand the weight of this, when the total yearly allowance of a core disciple was only twenty-four thousand pounds of immortal divine essence?

Of course, no one would be stupid enough to exchange a nine-star merit for immortal divine essence. In the Origin Sect Ancestral Court, some most desired cultivation resources could only be redeemed with a nine-star merit!

“Senior Brother, can we chat in private?” Lin Xun transmitted to Huang Qingyu.

Huang Qingyu was startled. He quickly dispersed the crowd and followed Lin Xun to a corner, then started the conversation via transmission, “What can I do for you?”

Lin Xun replied, “Not at all, I just want to ask you something. If I accept another nine-star mission, will anyone else besides you be notified of it immediately?”

Huang Qingyu’s expression changed slightly as he realized something, “Junior Brother, did something go wrong during your mission in Sin World?”

Lin Xun said, “Mhm. On the way back, I encountered Third Peak Master Nan Bohong.”

Huang Qingyu couldn’t help but ask, “Could it be that Lord Nan Bohong intervened...”

He quickly shut his mouth at this part. Although he was a disciple of Origin Emptiness Pavilion, he dared not speculate recklessly about the actions of a peak master.

Observing Huang Qingyu's reaction closely, Lin Xun reckoned that he wasn't the one who had leaked the information to Nan Bohong.

Lin Xun urged, “Senior Brother, you still haven't answered my question.”

Huang Qingyu glanced around, then quickly transmitted, “Once a nine-star mission from Origin Emptiness Pavilion is claimed, it will immediately come to the attention of the elders. Although I don't know what you've been through, I can give you a word of advice.”

Lin Xun became focused, “Please enlighten me, Senior Brother. I will never forget your help.”

Huang Qingyu said, “Origin Emptiness Pavilion has ten elders. From what I know, only two of them have a close personal relationship with the third peak master. One is Elder Gu Chuan, and the other is Elder Li Beixing. Both of them, like Nan Bohong, come from the Donghuang's Four Clans.”

Lin Xun immediately understood. Without a doubt, the one who had informed Nan Bohong of him accepting the mission was either Gu Chuan or Li Beixing, or it could be both of them!

“If you're worried about further complications, then it's best not to take on any more nine-star missions for now,” said Huang Qingyu.

“Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother, but I'm not the type to be easily intimidated,” Lin Xun smiled, then turned and left.

Huang Qingyu was stunned, but upon recounting Lin Xun's actions since joining the Origin Sect, he understood that this junior brother wasn't someone who shied away from trouble!

......

Lin Xun returned to his cave heaven on the Ninth Peak, where he fell into contemplation. Originally, this would be an excellent opportunity to strike at Nan Bohong. If he published Gu Yujian’s story, it would certainly cause turmoil in the Origin Sect.

However, he was well aware that it involved more than just Nan Bohong, so the situation would certainly spiral out of control once exposed. At that point, there was no guarantee that some of the old bastards behind the peak master wouldn't resort to desperate and thoughtless measures.

More importantly, Gu Yujian, who had already become a blood demon of Sin World, would immediately be killed to be silenced. There would be no one to corroborate Lin Xun’s accusation, so who would believe him then?

“No wonder Elder Xiao Wenyuan said someone wants to use my hands to stir the waters, thereby weeding out the chronic tumors in the sect. Old fogies like Nan Bohong are likely those tumors...” Lin Xun now recalled Xiao Wenyuan's warning with a realization.

Some saw his arrival as a knife to address internal issues of the Origin Sect. While he felt used, he didn’t feel resentful; instead, he was willing to be that tool.

Because it meant that when he caused trouble and led his enemies to attempt to eliminate him, there would also be many who would protect him. Otherwise, without the knife, what would they have to sever the tumors?

“Unfortunately, I'm just a pawn at best, a frontline fighter...” sighed Lin Xun.

Before long, his gaze became resolute. Once he had stepped onto the path of immortality, who would dare to treat him as a pawn? Even if he continued to be that knife, he would demand sufficient compensation!

No longer dwelling on it, he took out some immortal divine essence and started cultivating. By refining the power of this material now, he hoped to increase his chance of breaking into the Immortal Stage when that time came.

......

The news of Lin Xun completing a nine-star mission spread like wildfire, raising some stir in the Nine Great Peaks. In the hearts of the disciples of the Ninth Peak, he had already rivaled a god.

In just half a month, Lin Xun alone had driven almost all the winds of change within the Origin Sect. As a result, the Ninth Peak was now frequently discussed and no longer ignored as before. Disciples from other peaks even came to inquire about news relevant to him.

Some charming and beautiful senior sisters even subtly expressed their desire to engage in one-on-one dao exchanges with him...

Ye Chunjun and the other disciples realized that as long as Lin Xun was here, the Ninth Peak was destined to become bustling.

The ninth peak master, Qin Wuyu, sighed deeply as he observed all these changes. He felt a headache coming, but was also immensely happy. After all, his peak had been too quiet and nearly forgotten, and had not been this lively in a very long time.

Only Elder Zheng Qian had been in a foul mood lately, frequently losing his temper, which caused the disciples of the Ninth Peak to avoid him at all costs.

Deep down, these disciples were amused, knowing why he had become so irritable. The more brilliant Lin Xun’s performance and the greater his fame was, the more uncomfortable Elder Zheng Qian, who had always disliked and spurned him, would feel.

Lin Xun paid no attention to these matters. He in fact didn’t have the time to. He just wanted to complete two more nine-star tasks as soon as possible in order to secure a spot as a disciple of Origin Sky Pavilion.

The next morning, he once again appeared in the Heavenly Treasure Hall and, under the astonished gaze of Huang Qingyu, received a nine-star mission: Refine a complete sixth grade or above Heaven Rank law to obtain a nine-star merit.

As far as Lin Xun was concerned, subjugating a complete sixth grade Heaven Rank was not a difficult task at all with the help of the Nirvana law power. However, Huang Qingyu was nothing but dumbfounded.

This was a sixth grade Heaven Rank or above law being discussed here! Looking at the entire Seventh Heaven Domain, how many Immortal Imperial Clans possessed such a law power?

Something of that caliber could only be chanced upon when the stars aligned! Furthermore, the mission’s jade slip didn't include the faintest clue where one could be found...

1. The Gu (古) in his name is different from the Gu Clan (顾) of the Donghuang’s Four Clans ☜