Chapter 698: Chapter 696: This Is a Great Emperor’s Inheritance!
Lin Xuan frowned. Cripple his cultivation as a Dragon Warrior? What a joke. That was impossible.
"I am a Dragon Warrior, and I will not give up the path of a Dragon Warrior," Lin Xuan refused directly.
The moment he spoke, the entire hall fell into shocked silence.
Saint Heaven Elder was stunned. The Vice Dean was stunned. The numerous other elders were all stunned.
Even Elder Lei’s eyes snapped open. This kid actually refused? That’s completely unexpected. Is his brain waterlogged?
Saint Heaven Elder was speechless. "Kid, what are you still clinging to? The Dragon Warrior path has no future! You’re strong now, capable of fighting across eight realms, but what about later? In the future, those others will break through and become Kings. And you? You won’t even be able to break through to the Grandmaster realm! How will you compete with them?"
"That’s right, Lin Xuan. There’s no future for a Dragon Warrior. Don’t be so stubborn," the other elders chimed in, trying to persuade him. They all meant well.
But Lin Xuan just shook his head and said, "Who says Dragon Warriors have no future? Who says they are suppressed by the heavens and earth? The future of a Dragon Warrior is boundless! Elders, rest assured. I will definitely break through to the Grandmaster realm. In the future, I can even become a Great Emperor."
Lin Xuan naturally knew that while the path of the Dragon Warrior was difficult, it was recognized by the heavens and earth. The current severance of the Dragon Warrior path was likely related to the legendary Alien Demons. The suppression of Dragon Warriors was also probably their doing, not a suppression by the heavens and earth.
Therefore, there was absolutely no way Lin Xuan would give up the Dragon Warrior path. Not to mention, his legacy was the Great Emperor inheritance, the Myriad Dragons Diagram of the Supreme Dao. This was the most supreme inheritance in the universe, surpassing all the legacies of the Sacred Institute. Lin Xuan would absolutely never abandon it.
Upon hearing this, Elder Lei rolled his eyes. Become a Great Emperor? Who do you think you are? Do you possess a Great Emperor’s bloodline? Or a Great Emperor’s inheritance? How dare you make such an outrageous claim!
The other elders didn’t believe him either. This kid is too much of a braggart. They continued to persuade him, hoping Lin Xuan would renounce the path of the Dragon Warrior, but both sides remained at a stalemate.
The Vice Dean frowned. He said, "Lin Xuan, rest assured. Once you cripple your Dragon Warrior cultivation and restart your training, our Sacred Institute will give you its full support. I can even take you as my personal disciple."
As soon as these words were spoken, the other elders gasped in astonishment. The Vice Dean rarely accepted disciples. It was unexpected that he would make an exception for Lin Xuan.
"Lin Xuan, what are you hesitating for? Hurry and agree!"
"Become the Vice Dean’s disciple! Your future will be boundless."
"That’s right, Lin Xuan! There’s nothing to hesitate about."
Saint Heaven Elder and the others urged him again, but Lin Xuan still shook his head. "I will not give up the path of the Dragon Warrior."
Hearing this, the elders were in an uproar. Saint Heaven Elder was so exasperated he almost took action himself to cripple Lin Xuan’s cultivation.
But Lin Xuan said, "If the elders insist that I cripple my Dragon Warrior cultivation, then my only choice is to leave the Sacred Institute."
At these words, Saint Heaven Elder froze. The others sighed in resignation. They couldn’t believe Lin Xuan was so determined. He was truly stubborn. They really couldn’t understand why he insisted on the Dragon Warrior path.
The Vice Dean also sighed heavily. Since the boy had put it that way, there was no point in persuading him further. He waved his hand and said, "Very well. You are dismissed."
Lin Xuan performed a salute, then turned and left. Watching his departing figure, the other elders could only shake their heads helplessly.
Elder Lei sneered. What an idiot. Honestly, he had been nervous a moment ago. If Lin Xuan had become the Vice Dean’s disciple, he would never have another chance to move against him. But to his surprise, the kid actually refused. Truly foolish.
The elders felt an immense sense of regret, but Lin Xuan felt otherwise. In his eyes, his future was unequivocally bright.
Next, Lin Xuan headed to the Task Hall to accept missions, while the elders departed one after another. At the same time, the news of what had happened spread, causing an immediate uproar among the Sacred Academy Disciples.
Jin Ze breathed a sigh of relief when he heard. Thankfully, the kid hadn’t agreed to become the Vice Dean’s disciple. Otherwise, he would have been jealous for the rest of his life.
「On the other hand.」
Shen Tang was on the verge of a breakdown. To be defeated by Lin Xuan in front of everyone was an unbearable humiliation. Just then, she heard that Lin Xuan had refused to become the Vice Dean’s disciple. She was stunned. Is that kid out of his mind?
Zhang Hu, who was beside her, said, "Don’t waste your time on him. He has no future."
"Exactly," Chen Qing added. "He insists on walking the Dragon Warrior path, so he’ll never have the chance to become a Grandmaster."
Shen Tang’s spirits lifted. "Kid, just you wait! Once I get stronger, I will have my revenge!" In her mind, she would soon surpass Lin Xuan.
The other disciples were also buzzing with discussion. If they had been in the same situation, they would have agreed without a second thought. What was crippling one’s current cultivation? With the support of the Vice Dean and the entire Sacred Institute, they could have recovered their strength in no time. But Lin Xuan had actually refused. He was just too foolish! The path of the Dragon Warrior was already incredibly challenging, and now without the support of the Sacred Institute, it would be harder than ascending to the heavens for him to make another breakthrough. Shaking their heads and sighing, the crowd gradually stopped paying attention to Lin Xuan.
「On the other side.」
Lin Xuan went to the Task Hall but couldn’t find any suitable missions. So, he turned and went to the training tower instead. He used the 5,000 points he had won from Shen Tang to enter an intermediate training room again, preparing to continue his cultivation of the Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave.
In the blink of an eye, another ten days passed. Lin Xuan’s 5,000 points were completely spent, but his gains were immense. With the help of the array in the training room and the support of the six-holed Celestial Sound Stone, Lin Xuan’s Black Dragon Wave advanced to the second layer.
Now, his Black Dragon Wave, when unleashed, was even more terrifying than before. Previously, it could kill a one-star Grandmaster, severely injure a two-star Grandmaster, and pose a threat to a three-star Grandmaster. But now that his Black Dragon Wave had reached the second layer, he could use it to directly kill a two-star Grandmaster. Even a three-star Grandmaster, if caught off guard by the attack, would suffer severe damage to their soul.
If he were to face Shen Tang now, she wouldn’t just be injured; she would be severely wounded and then killed. In other words, Lin Xuan now possessed the full strength to kill a mid-stage three-star Grandmaster. In just ten short days, the power of his Black Dragon Wave had increased several-fold.
If the other disciples knew of this, they would be utterly stupefied. Even the elders and the Vice Dean would be shocked, because such a cultivation speed was simply heaven-defying and completely unheard of.
Lin Xuan was very satisfied with his rate of improvement. It seems that as long as I have enough points, my cultivation speed in the Sacred Institute can be incredibly fast. He now had a profound understanding of the importance of points. He still needed to earn more. At this thought, Lin Xuan headed to the Task Hall once again.
Just as Lin Xuan was choosing a task, the powerful members of the Jin Family were gathered in an ancient city within the Eastern Domain of the Eastern Divine Continent. The Jin Clan Leader, holding a Sound Transmission Talisman, spoke. "I just received a message from Jin Ze. His situation at the Sacred Institute is not good; in fact, it’s terrible. The cause of all this is a young man named Lin Xuan. This young man defeated Jin Ze and stole the title of Rookie King that rightfully belonged to him. Moreover, he made Jin Ze lose all face, unable to hold his head high in the Sacred Institute. Jin Ze hopes that our Jin Family will use its power to kill this Lin Xuan."
Upon hearing this, the Jin Family elders in the great hall began to murmur amongst themselves. One elder said, "I’m afraid that’s not feasible. This Lin Xuan became the Rookie King, which means he’s a top-tier genius. If we kill a genius like that, the Sacred Institute will never forgive us."
"Exactly, what is Jin Ze thinking? Is he trying to bring ruin upon our family?" another elder grumbled with discontent.
But Clan Leader Jin shook his head. "Jin Ze also sent another piece of information. He said this Lin Xuan is a Dragon Warrior, which means he has no future."
"What? A Dragon Warrior?" The surrounding elders erupted in surprise at his words. A Dragon Warrior hadn’t appeared in over a thousand years. It was unbelievable that one would suddenly emerge, and in the Sacred Institute of all places.
The Clan Leader continued, "This Lin Xuan is not only a Dragon Warrior but also possesses exceedingly top-tier talent. The elders of the Sacred Institute tried everything for this fellow, even hoping he would cripple his own cultivation and start over, but he refused. This Lin Xuan is very determined to follow the Dragon Warrior path, which infuriated those elders. Even the Vice Dean is ignoring him now. In other words, he has no backing in the Sacred Institute. Moreover, he has no future. As long as we’re careful and leave no clues for the Sacred Institute to find, they won’t fly into a rage over this kid."
So that was the situation. The Jin Family elders breathed a collective sigh of relief. If that was the case, then they could indeed make a move.
An elder asked, "What is the kid’s current strength?"
"He’s a five-star Grandmaster, but he can fight across eight realms. His combat power is equivalent to an early-stage three-star Grandmaster," the Clan Leader explained.
The surrounding elders sucked in a breath of cold air. Damn, fighting across eight realms! So this is a Dragon Warrior? How heaven-defying! It’s a good thing they have no future. Otherwise, who in this world could possibly be a match for them?
"So what if he’s equivalent to a three-star Grandmaster? We don’t need to send a top-tier Grandmaster to deal with him. A five-star Grandmaster will be more than enough to take care of it."
"Exactly, that’s what I was thinking. Sending a top-tier Grandmaster might attract unwanted attention. It would be troublesome if we were discovered. After all, Lin Xuan is still an Abyss Disciple. We must act quietly and leave no trace of evidence."
"Let’s just send a five-star Grandmaster to assassinate him."
The elders all agreed with the proposal. The Clan Leader nodded as well; a five-star Grandmaster was sufficient. He sent a message back to Jin Ze, informing him that the family would dispatch a five-star Grandmaster. He instructed Jin Ze to keep a close watch on Lin Xuan. The moment Lin Xuan left the Sacred Institute, he was to immediately relay the information to the family, and they would take action.
When Jin Ze received the news, a cold smile spread across his lips. A five-star Grandmaster was more than enough to turn that brat to ash. The only way Lin Xuan could possibly escape would be if he had a top-tier expert protecting him. But he came from a small kingdom and had no powerful background. And within the Sacred Institute, he had rejected the Vice Dean’s offer, angering both the Vice Dean and the elders. No one would protect Lin Xuan. Therefore, Lin Xuan was as good as dead.
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