The Prodigies War-Chapter 2740 Tribulation is Arriving
At the summit of the Ninth Peak, Lin Xun smiled and stated, "Miss Xuanyue, long time no see."
Seeing Jintian Xuanyue at this time was a pleasant surprise for him. Everyone in the crowd couldn't help but turn their gazes towards her. She was undeniably beautiful. Her flowing dress was as white as snow, pure and ethereal, making her appear like a lonely, aloof, and proud fairy. This made many people's eyes light up.
In the distance, Qi Lingzhen pointed out with a smile, "Junior Brother Lin Xun, you are about to certify your Immortal dao, yet you are distracted by a woman. This is a grave taboo."
Not only had he arrived, but Zhongli Ran, Gu Shaoyin, and Fu Chaosheng had also come.
"Senior Brother, this is a grave taboo for you." Lin Xun glanced at Qi Lingzhen and the others, his expression calm and composed.
"Young Master, just focus on your breakthrough. Don't let anything distract you." At this moment, Jintian Xuanyue realized that this was not the time to reminisce about the past with Lin Xun. Guilt and anxiety filled her heart as she secretly blamed herself for her earlier impulsiveness.
Lin Xun smiled and said, "I'll have a drink with you guys after my breakthrough is over."
Suddenly, someone sneered loudly, which drew the attention of many. People soon discovered that the person who had sneered was Xu Wen, a deacon of Origin Emptiness Pavilion.
When Lin Xun first went to Heavenly Treasure Hall to collect his monthly salary, Xu Wen had appeared, using his deacon position in an attempt to suppress Lin Xun and take him to the Origin Sky Pavilion for punishment. However, he was ultimately stopped by Jiang Ye.
"Who's so rude to laugh at a time like this?" Xuan Jiuyin glared at him. "Lin Xun is about to certify his Immortal dao, and you're trying to disrupt him? Your intentions are truly malicious and despicable! If you dare to laugh again, get the hell out of here!"
Xu Wen's face instantly turned livid after receiving Xuan Jiuyin's barrage of abuse. The crowd was in an uproar. At this moment, near the Ninth Peak, a host of prominent figures from the three pavilions and nine peaks had gathered, but Xuan Jiuyin was still as unbridled and arrogant as ever. He even berated and scolded Xu Wen, a deacon!
"My great-grandson's words may be a bit crude, but they do contain a hint of sense." Xuan Feiling said calmly, "Lin Xun's breakthrough today is of paramount importance. If anyone dares to say or do anything detrimental to his attempt to certify his Immortal dao, I will be the first to punish them!" "
His voice echoed throughout the entire venue, shocking everyone. Important figures like Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, and Chi Wen all had gloomy expressions. How could they not tell that Xuan Feiling was taking this opportunity to warn them?
"Brother Xuan is absolutely right. Lin Xun's attempt to become an Immortal today has attracted the attention of the entire sect. It is a grand event throughout our sect’s hallowed history. From this moment on, no one is allowed to make any noise without permission. If anyone disturbs his attempt and causes him to encounter any misfortune, I also will not forgive them!"
Unexpectedly, Fu Wenli had also spoken up expressionlessly, leaving no one able to guess what he was thinking.
"That's good." Xuan Feiling gazed at Fu Wenli deeply, who smiled back, unperturbed. No one would be foolish enough to attempt any small tricks while Lin Xun was certifying his dao. For Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, and the others, everything they needed to do had already been done before today. Now, all that remained was the outcome.
Lin Xun took in all this and said nothing. He glanced at Qin Wuyu beside him and said softly, "Peak Master, please lead your people away from this place."
Qin Wuyu's heart trembled, knowing that Lin Xun was about to begin his journey of enlightenment and breaking through to immortality. Not daring to delay, he immediately led Mo Lanshan, Qin Ruoling, and the others away from the mountaintop.
Before long, Lin Xun was left alone amidst the sea of clouds atop the mountain. At that moment, all eyes were fixed on his towering figure.
Many people had mixed emotions. For example, Donghuang Shaowen, Qi Qingshi, and Mu Zunwu were all feeling that way. They had entered the Origin Sect together with Lin Xun, but now Lin Xun had the opportunity to achieve immortality and had garnered the attention of the entire sect! On the other hand, they could only be spectators...
Others had malicious thoughts. For example, Donghuang Qing, an elder of Origin Clarity Pavilion; Yun Tianming, the peak master of the Second Peak; Nan Bohong, the peak master of the Third Peak; Mu Yunzheng, the peak master of the Fourth Peak, and many others were hoping Lin Xun would fail.
Over the past seven months, they had done many things. While each individual action might not have truly shaken Lin Xun's mind, the cumulative effect could be enough to unsettle him. Of note, all of them knew that their target had lost control of his emotions last night, which had led to a display of extreme murderous intent.
Everyone present harbored their own thoughts, whether malicious or hopeful. Regardless of their feelings, everyone knew that Lin Xun was in a dire situation today. If he failed to attain immortality, it would be a crushing blow to Fangchun Mountain and also to those in the Origin Sect who hoped to use him to eradicate the sect's chronic illnesses and malignant tumors.
As for Lin Xun, it would be the end of everything. However, for his enemies, it would undoubtedly be a great blessing.
Even if he succeeded in attaining immortality, he would still face an inescapable calamity. Furthermore, this trouble was one he had brought upon himself. It was duels with Qi Lingzhen, Zhongli Ran, and the other Immortal-level disciples in their faction, and they were duels to the death!
Who would believe that someone who had just broken through could be a match for those veteran Immortal successors?
In summary, to many, Lin Xun's situation was truly dire. Even deputy pavilion masters like Fang Daoping, Dugu Yong, and Xuan Feiling felt a pang of anxiety upon learning of Lin Xun's scheduled fights with Qi Lingzhen and his crew. Unfortunately, the matter had already occurred, and Lin Xun's attempt at certifying his Immortal dao was imminent. Even if they disapproved of his actions, they could only suppress their disapproval for the time being.
The atmosphere was hushed, and a stillness shrouded the surrounding landscape. Lin Xun stood with his hands behind his back, his head tilted upwards, and his clothes fluttering around him. There was a look of utter transcendence on his face.
His mind was unprecedentedly calm and ethereal, like a full moon over a blue sea, pure and untainted.
Let's begin...
An imposing aura suddenly emanated from him, rising and soaring into the heavens. Like a lure, a chilling blackness silently emerged from the depths of the heavens in response, then expanded continuously, saturating the azure sky like the blackest ink. In just a few breaths, the once clear sky had plunged into an eternal night.
Near the Ninth Peak, the eyes of the great figures and their disciples flickered as they all gazed at the sky. An indescribable aura of catastrophe quietly permeated the air, as if a calamity that had accumulated for eons was about to be unleashed upon the world today.
Silence. Darkness. Oppression!
Many felt a chill running down their spines, and they trembled violently as they sensed the suffocating, terrifying aura of destruction. Even the influential figures were affected. Their eyes gleamed, and their energy surged.
The tribulation hadn't yet truly arrived, but its aura was enough to shake the world and instill fear in all living things! To achieve immortality, a supreme Emperor Ancestor had to endure a catastrophic calamity, a near-fatal test known as the Immortal Tribulation, which was a terrifying event.
Throughout history, anyone who had attempted to certify their Immortal dao and breakthrough had been threatened by this tribulation, and only around one in ten had managed to successfully navigate it!
"He truly had long ago grasped that glimmer of opportunity for enlightenment..."
Many disciples from the Nine Great Peaks expressed a mixture of envy and fear. Achieving immortality was also something they longed for, yet that feeling that glimmer of opportunity had trapped them for years.
In contrast, Lin Xun had only been in the sect for a little over a year, and he had already achieved that crucial step. With such a comparison, who among those of the same realm would not be envious or even feel dejected?
The dark tribulation clouds above the sky grew thicker and thicker, oppressive and deep, like a dark iron curtain, sealing off the eternal light. The aura of a catastrophic tribulation between heaven and earth grew increasingly terrifying.
The disciples present who were supreme Emperor Ancestors tensed, and they were forced to steer clear of the area. They knew that if they attempted to resist this head-on, they would likely suffer a backlash when the tribulation truly struck!
However, as they retreated, bitterness welled up within them. This was Lin Xun's Immortal Tribulation, yet they as mere spectators had to retreat immediately. This contrast made them all realize the stark difference between themselves and Lin Xun.
The high-ranking figures of the sect were also on the verge of losing their composure, and each of them had a look of surprise and doubt on their faces. They were all veterans who had survived their own Immortal Tribulation long ago and had passed through near-death experiences.
Now, they had keenly sensed that the tribulation they had endured back then was different from the one Lin Xun was about to face! The aura was completely different! If the tribulation they had endured was like a river or lake, then what Lin Xun was now facing was like a vast ocean! The terrifying aura of a calamity made them all tremble involuntarily with fear.
"This disciple is truly worthy of being the heir that the Lord of Fangchun Mountain has awaited an eternity for. His path to immortality...I'm afraid he will face an unprecedented and unparalleled tribulation!"
Fang Daoping, Dugu Yong, Xuan Feiling, and other veterans exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in their compatriots’ eyes.
As for Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, Chi Wen, and the others in the opposition group, they all had gloomy expressions, and their faces were filled with coldness. As enemies of Fangchun Mountain, how could they not know that the Lord of Fangchun Mountain had high hopes for Lin Xun?
Furthermore, how could they not know that Lin Xun was about to embark on the Eternal Supremacy Path that had only existed in legend? If not, why would their clans have spent all these years desperately trying to stifle him before he reached the Immortal Stage?
Now they were watching Lin Xun about to undergo his tribulation. Furthermore, they had sensed that the aura of that test was unlike any other in this world. Thus, they too felt a sense of unease as well as a tangle of murderous intent, hatred, and fury.
If they hadn't been in the Origin Sect, then they would have already attempted to slay Lin Xun, never giving him even the slightest chance of achieving immortality!
Fu Wenli snorted to himself. This path has never been trodden before, and you, a remnant of Fangchun Mountain, are destined to be no exception!
At this moment, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, before the tribulation even arrived, Lin Xun soared into the air, arriving beneath the heavy, ink-colored clouds. His long black hair flowed around him, and his handsome face was serene with his eyes steady and clear. Only his robe made noise as it fluttered, making his demeanor as graceful as a banished immortal’s.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes wide open, afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
Then, Lin Xun casually raised his right hand, as if to hold the azure sky above him. He curled his fingers in a circle and whispered, "The tribulation is arriving."
