"Su Yan?" Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, picked up the letter on the table, and seemed to guess its contents.
"Young Master Ling Xiao, Lin Xi is in this city, protected by a Divine Emperor. Please be careful."
"Protected by a Divine Emperor?" Ling Xiao shook his head with a laugh. That's not just a Divine Emperor; it's likely an Ancient Venerable. Unfortunately, he probably can't even leave that ring now. But with his soul pressure, scaring the Ling Bao Pavilion Master should be no problem.
"This Su Yan is quite clever." Since Lin Xi had exposed the existence of that Old Master, Su Yan had probably already made a move against him. Her sending a letter specifically to warn him was naturally to curry favor with Ling Xiao or... to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.
Pity.
Two individuals destined for a romantic plotline have ended up like this because of an anomaly like me.
If Ling Xiao's guess was correct, the original plotline was probably something like... Su Yan found an excuse to get close to Lin Xi, wanting to seize the spirit fire on him, but unexpectedly encountered danger in the secret realm and was coincidentally saved by the Son of Fate. In the end, Lin Xi obtained the secret realm's opportunity, crushed his peers, helped Su Yan resolve her cold body affliction, and the proud daughter's feelings gradually changed without her realizing it.
As for now... Whether the proud daughter's feelings would change was uncertain, but she definitely wouldn't escape Ling Xiao's grasp.
The prodigies of the Eastern Frontier were now all gathered here. Aside from Xia Chen and Su Yan, few of the remaining prodigies from the ancient sects could catch Ling Xiao's eye.
However, that Tai Xuan Dao Son had an aura of reincarnation about him, yet strangely, he carried no Luck Points.
"Could it be that a powerful being intentionally concealed his luck?" That shouldn't be possible. The strongest in this world are only Divine Emperors. No matter how strong the Tai Xuan Dao Master is, he probably hasn't taken that step. And even if his methods were unparalleled, how could he deceive the system?
A bit strange.
This feeling of something beyond my control is truly... uncomfortable.
A blind man, an aura of reincarnation, a mysterious background. In any story, this was definitely not the profile of a mere side character.
What secrets is the Tai Xuan Dao Sect hiding?
...
At the peak of Path-Enlightenment Mountain.
The figure of the Tai Xuan Dao Son descended from the sky, landing within the holy hall.
At the very center of the great hall, an elderly figure wearing dark cyan Daoist robes instantly opened his eyes. Behind him, three indistinct Daoist shadows seemed to flicker in and out. A boundless, vast momentum scattered in an instant, and the doors of the holy hall slammed shut with a boom.
"Dao Son, you have returned!" What was astonishing was that the old man, with his terrifying aura, suddenly stepped forward, appearing instantly before the Tai Xuan Dao Son, then bowed respectfully to him.
"Dao Son, did you gain anything from your journey?"
"He... has appeared." The Tai Xuan Dao Son's expression was calm, but his sightless eyes revealed a vicissitudes that didn't belong to his age, as if he had experienced eternity, giving a feeling of profound detachment.
"Ap... appeared?!" The old man's eyes narrowed slightly, and the entire hall instantly rippled with a thousand layers of undulations, showing just how shocked he was.
"The era of chaos has arrived. It's just... this time I cannot see through it. The aura is unmistakable, yet... I cannot see through it. A very strange feeling. It is him, yet it is not him." The Tai Xuan Dao Son sighed, his tone somewhat inexplicable.
"Is... and is not? What does the Dao Son mean by this? In this world, is there anyone who can escape your..."
"Open the Formless Illusion Wall tomorrow. I want to see who he truly is." But the Tai Xuan Dao Son said no more, stepping towards the depths of the great hall.
The entire Path-Enlightenment Mountain suddenly fell into an eerie silence. All the candles were instantly extinguished, as if it were an... endless domain of death.
...
The next day, as the morning glow spilled over the horizon, divine light shot straight into the sky from the peak of Path-Enlightenment Mountain.
In Path-Enlightenment City, people began to emerge from their buildings, rushing towards the direction of the distant divine light.
Ling Xiao stood by the window, watching the endless stream of figures on the street, his expression always calm.
The game against Xia Chen is entirely within my control. But this Tai Xuan Dao Son is a bit too mysterious.
Am I overthinking it? That aura of reincarnation... isn't as simple as just a Dao Principle? The rebirth of an Immortal King? Or am I... being too sensitive?
In the end, Ling Xiao still hadn't figured it out.
How could someone clearly touched by reincarnation be a waste with no luck? In other words, if he didn't have luck protecting him, how could he comprehend such a terrifying Dao Principle?
There are three thousand Great Daos. The five elements, wind, and thunder are all minor paths. Cultivated to their extremes, they can indeed split heavens and seas, but compared to Dao Principles like Void, Reincarnation, Devouring, and Slaughter, they are still slightly weaker. Especially the power of reincarnation—immortal and indestructible, it can be described as vast and profound.
"Young Master." Xiao Tu's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Ling Xiao sighed softly, turned, and walked towards the door.
Even if it is the Dao Principle of Reincarnation, I do not fear it. No matter how strong that Tai Xuan Dao Son is, his cultivation is only at the late Breakthrough Realm. If I want to kill him, it still won't take much effort.
"Let's go. Let's see this sacred object of the Tai Xuan Dao Sect." Ling Xiao smiled faintly, and his figure instantly vanished from the spot.
Rumors said the Tai Xuan Dao Sect secluded itself from the world precisely because of the Formless Wall. It was said this wall contained supreme Dao intent, allowing one to glimpse past and present lives. Understanding it could lead to comprehending the Great Dao. However, such a divine object was never made available for outsiders to contemplate.
Unexpectedly, this time the Tai Xuan Dao Sect was so generous, actively opening the Jade Wall for the prodigies of various sects to observe.
The main peak of Path-Enlightenment was bustling with activity. Countless powerful figures descended from the sky, traveling along the mountain. In a short time, thousands of figures had gathered in front of the Tai Xuan Dao Palace.
These people almost all came from various orthodox traditions and ancient sects of the Eastern Frontier, bearing the name of prodigy. But in the end, only a hundred would be able to enter that ancient secret realm.
Lin Xi hid in the crowd, his face having taken on a new appearance. Yesterday, he had exposed his identity, which might have incurred Xia Chen's displeasure. Moreover, someone who would covet his brother's woman was naturally unreliable.
However... Ling Xiao's sudden appearance last night and his fight with Xia Chen was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Fine. Let you two fight to a bitter end. Best if both sides suffer. Then...
"Look, it's the Dao Palace Divine Maiden, Nian Qingyun." A white-clad figure suddenly descended from the distant sky, bathed in serene moonlight, indescribably transcendent and peerless.
"Do you have a death wish? Wipe the drool from your mouth."
"Can't I just look?"
"Are you stupid? Last night, the Yuan Yue Holy Son expressed his admiration for Divine Maiden Nian, and as a result..."
"As a result, Young Master Ling Xiao slapped his face until it was mangled."
"If the Path-Enlightenment City Lord hadn't appeared, Xia Chen would probably be done for."
Hearing the crowd's discussion, Nian Qingyun's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. Standing alone to the side of the crowd, a faint trace of surprise seemed to flash in her beautiful eyes.
So it was Xia Chen who fought Ling Xiao last night.
That scoundrel is truly overbearing, daring to humiliate the Holy Son of a supreme orthodox tradition like that.
But... why is there a strange sense of joy in my heart?