The Prodigies War

The inky veil covering the sky of the Primordial Chaos World started receding like a tidal wave once the Nameless Esteemed Emperor was defeated.

The depressing, doom-laden aura of destruction that had been striking fear into all living beings also dissipated little by little.

“Is it over?”

“So we haven’t reached the end of the world. This is great!”

“It felt so terrifying. I don’t know what kind of horrible disaster just descended, but luckily, it's all over now…”

“But what exactly just happened?”

Countless clamors rang out throughout all forty-nine states of the Primordial Chaos World. Many still held a lingering fear as they celebrated the feeling of surviving the calamity.

“It's over! The Nameless Esteemed Emperor was killed by the first disciple of Fangchun Mountain, Combat Emperor. There’s no one to control the taboo tribulation power now!”

“Doesn't this mean that Fangchun Mountain…won this game?”

“No, how could the Nameless Esteemed Emperor lose? This is a supreme existence who’s like the Heavenly Punishment incarnate we’re talking about!”

It was impossible to keep count of the exclamations of shock and disbelief that echoed.

The Nameless Esteemed Emperor had been killed!

This was definitely the most sensational event ever to occur on the Ancient Nebula Road, and it would definitely affect all worlds!

Furthermore, in this heavenly game of chess, the monstrous power displayed by Fangchun Mountain also sent chills into the hearts of those behemoths.

They had reaped the lives of Emperor experts like cutting grass. They had slaughtered Emperor Ancestors like killing farm animals. They had taken down even the Nameless Esteemed Emperor who represented the supreme Taboo Law.

This was simply horrifying, to the point that it was inconceivable!

Since the primeval era to this day, there had only been two large-scale catastrophes on the Ancient Nebula Road that had affected all worlds: the Dao War of Ten Directions and the Dao War of Emperors. The noteworthy fact was that the Nameless Esteemed Emperor had been involved in both.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

He had been like a shadow shrouding all the heavens for eons. No organizations and no cultivators had ever been able to shake him in the slightest.

Today, however, such a peak, governing existence who rivaled eternity…had lost!

This turn of event was as shocking as the sky collapsing.

“Hm? There seemed to be an unprecedented change as soon as the Nameless Esteemed Emperor died…”

Many accomplished old fossils keenly noticed an entirely new change in the Law Power of the nebula.

“An opportunity to travel to the other side of the cosmos!” Some of them instantly guessed the answer, and unprecedented joy surged in them.

“Hahaha, so that's how it is... For millenia, the taboo tribulation power covering our nebula also blocked the path to the other side of the cosmos... Even though it didn’t dissipate after the Nameless Esteemed Emperor’s death, that path has been unblocked!”

“In that case, we have to thank Combat Emperor for this. Had he not risked his life to fight to kill the Nameless Esteemed Emperor, then how could we possibly have this excellent opportunity now?”

“The more something is delayed, the higher chances that it may get out of hand. It’s time we ventured to the other side of the cosmos. I heard that only in that place exists eternal dao to infinite longevity…”

For a while, from corners beyond the human eye could pry into, numerous figures swept out and flew into the depths of the starry sky.

They were mostly old fossils who had been dormant for countless years, whose mastery over their Emperor dao had reached a degree on par with Creation.

After the drastic change happening to the taboo tribulation power, they had immediately realized this to be their opportunity and jumped into action in a heartbeat.

Some Emperor experts even forcefully pulled themselves out of their secluded meditation state to do so.

The other side of the cosmos!

To characters of their level, these six words represented something that was far beyond the comprehension of normal cultivators.

Rumor had it that if one wished to seek to be immortal with their dao, then they needed to seek it on the other side.

Rumor had it that there was a supreme being on the other side of the cosmos who controlled the law of fate and time, and that figure was regarded as the true master of the almighty dao.

There were all sorts of other rumors about the other side of the cosmos that had been passed down since the primeval era, and they were all attached with unimaginable embellishments.

As for the old Emperor fossils who had reached the realm of Ancestor reversion, it was already impossible for their cultivation to break through any further on the Ancient Nebula Road.

Perhaps only a trip to the other side of the cosmos could bring them to the next level!

It was just that the taboo tribulation power had been like a prison that sealed the path to the other side from them, thus making many people wonder if it had long been cut off.

However, they had finally seen new hope now!

If someone had the full view of the Ancient Nebula Road, they would see powerful figures shooting out from different star fields, worlds, and secret realms today.

Some ancient clans suddenly saw their old fossils, who they considered as good as passed away, leave their seclusion places in ecstasy. Those old fossils only dropped a hurried ‘I’m leaving’ before teleporting into the horizon.

In the ‘graveyard’ of some renowned sects, some buried ancestors broke out of their coffins in roars of laughter as they leapt into the sky, frightening the wits out of their disciples and followers.

Obviously, those ancestors hadn’t really been dead…

In short, the Ancient Nebula Road had been lively and thrilling today. An unknown number of Emperor Ancestors and Great Emperors were emerging from their caves, creating a rain of comets in the process. The sight had startled countless beings and had them staring with jaws agape.

This day would be known as ‘The Day All Emperors Go Outside’ in the historical records of later generations!

……

On the Mount of Clouds.

Eldest Senior Brother, Li Xuanwei, and the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain returned one after another and gathered together.

With their cultivation levels, they had naturally noticed the strange movements taking place all around the nebula, at which they couldn't help but sneer.

Jun Huan mocked, “Those old bastards were nowhere to be seen when we were dealing with the Nameless Esteemed Emperor, but they leave their holes faster than rabbits as soon as the opportunity to go to the other side of the cosmos appears.”

Xue Ya laughed, “Expecting them to deal with the Nameless Esteemed Emperor? That would be worse than killing them.”

Li Xuanwei commented seriously, “It is already good enough that they were not slaves to the Nameless Esteemed Emperor like Heaven and Earth, Primordial, and Panwu Dao Courts.”

On his remark, the crowd burst out laughing.

Meanwhile, Lone Man and the old seer had called Lin Xun over to them.

Lone Man handed a jade slip to Lin Xun. “This contains some records concerning your mother and Lu Boya.

“However, don't get your hopes up. Lu Boya keeps many things secret in order to protect your mother. The things recorded in this jade slip are only what two of us know.

“Read it after we leave,” concluded Lone Man.

Clutching the jade slip, Lin Xun took a deep breath to suppress the urge to look through it right then and there. He said, “Thank you, Seniors, for helping me toward my goal.”

The old seer had a kind look in his eyes. “Do you remember the visions I once divined for you? Soon, you’ll be on your own on this Ancient Nebula Road, so make sure to act with care. If you encounter an opponent you can't beat, then there’s no shame in running away.”

Lin Xun nodded.

Of course he remembered those visions, but he had never paid much mind to them.

After all, he was never the kind to believe in predestined fate.

“Little friend, I'm going to bring Xiaochong along with me to the other side. To avoid making her feel down, I won't let her see you.” Xia Xinglie walked over with a sentence that rendered Lin Xun speechless for a moment.

After some thought, he said, “Then please help me tell Xiaochong that when I travel to the other side of the cosmos one day, I will definitely find her to express my gratitude in person.”

How could he not know the vital role Xia Xiaochong had played in making Ultimate Demon Sword Emperor Xia Xinglie take the huge risk of aiding his side in this heavenly game of chess?

Upon hearing Lin Xun’s promise to find Xia Xiaochong in the future, Xia Xinglie was filled with worry, fearing that his precious daughter would ‘fall victim’ to this kid.

However, he was slightly comforted by the fact that such a future was only speculative, and who knew how long it would take, right?

“Junior Brother.” Ruo Su, Li Xuanwei, Xue Ya, Pu Zhen, Blazing Jun, Cheng Yu, Well Moon, and the rest of the fellow disciples all came over to bid farewell to Lin Xun.

After parting ways this time, their next meeting would be uncertain. Lin Xun also felt a pang of sorrow, but he quietly buried it in his heart as he said goodbye to all his senior brothers and sisters with a smile.

“The golden cicada asked me to give you this when he left.” Eldest Senior Brother also came over.

Although he was right within reach, Lin Xun could not see his face clearly. All he perceived from the man was an overwhelming conceit and combat aura.

Eldest Senior Brother handed Lin Xun a letter that was jade-smooth to the touch, then patted his shoulder and said, “The dao of combat only achieves breakthroughs in fatal ordeals. Since you have embarked on your own path, little Junior Brother, I look forward to the day when you can fight alongside us all.”

Lin Xun suddenly felt a surge of bravado rising within him, and he declared, “Just wait and see, Senior Brothers and Sisters!”

Eldest Senior Brother nodded, turned around, and waved his hand. “We’re going.”

Their youngest junior brother was no longer a child, and this parting was not one of life and death, so saying too much would only seem pretentious.

Ruo Su’s group understood this, and of course Lin Xun did as well.

However, when this moment really came, he still couldn't help but feel somewhat reluctant and downcast.

It hadn’t been easy to get together with all the senior brothers and sisters, only to part with them in a hurry. Life had always seemed so unpredictable.

Whoosh!

Eldest Senior Brother shot up, ripping the air as he went.

The next second, the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain followed closely behind.

Xia Xinglie and Emperor Faded Lightning Ji Xuan were also among them as they had decided to join in this journey to the other side of the cosmos.

Lin Xun stood alone on earth as he watched those familiar figures disappear into the sky one by one, keeping his arms waving and a smile on his face all the way through.

Inside, however, there was this hollow feeling in his heart.

Suddenly, Senior Sister Ruo Su's gentle voice resounded in his mind like a gurgling stream.

“Little Junior Brother, do you still remember our Second Senior Brother I told you about? From my understanding of him, he definitely won't leave the Ancient Nebula Road like this. So, if you ever run into a problem you can’t resolve, take a trip to the Underworld. He will notice your presence without you having to look for him.”