Chapter 253: Heavenly Prides of All Sides

Dao Tian Zhou.

As the deadline for the Three Thousand Prefectures Genius War approaches, this already prosperous super‑large state becomes increasingly lively.

Lin Chuan and his wives board the flying boat and arrive near Yun Tai Kong Jian.

Fu Guang Daoist has long been waiting.

In Fu Guang Daoist's mind, Lin Chuan is definitely a super dark horse, very likely to rise in this Genius War, being the most gifted among the many wandering cultivators.

"Lin Daoist Friend, long time no see, your aura has grown ever more robust."

"Fu Guang Daoist, you are overpraised," Lin Chuan clasped his fists, "May I bring my family to watch the battle at Yun Tai?"

"Of course."

Fu Guang Daoist smiled, "Any participating genius wandering cultivator has ten auxiliary spectator slots, allowing them to bring family to watch the battle and shout encouragement."

"I won't need as many as ten; five will suffice."

"Five?"

Fu Guang Daoist was slightly surprised.

Although the rules allow wandering cultivators to bring up to ten family to watch, he rarely sees anyone do so; they are mostly solitary.

"They are all my wives."

Lin Chuan gave a brief explanation.

Fu Guang Daoist smiled, "Young talents are often admired by beautiful women; having several Dao Companions is common. Understood."

Not to mention five Dao Companions; he has seen many with five hundred Dao Companions.

After all, this is a world that reveres the strong.

"Going to Yun Tai now?"

"Mm."

Fu Guang Daoist nodded, "Since there is still some time before the tournament starts, I will explain the formidable opponents of this Genius War and some competition rules for you."

"The flying boat cannot enter Yun Tai Kong Jian; Lin Daoyou, please summon your Dao Companions, and we will all ride the teleportation array there."

"Fine." Lin Chuan secured the flying boat.

Five women came to Lin Chuan's side.

Fu Guang Daoist faintly sensed a terrifying oppressive pressure and involuntarily lowered his head.

"So strong!"

In his perception, aside from the girl in the green dress who was weak, the other four were at least First Realm legends.

The woman in black robes with dragon horns exuded an oppression comparable to the Legendary Realm.

"I, Fu Guang, have met each of you Daoist Friends."

Fu Guang Daoist became increasingly certain in his heart.

Lin Chuan is a reincarnated, re‑cultivating old freak; his monkey disciple last time was already strong, and now he brings one strong Dao Companion after another.

His appearance is exceptionally graceful, his temperament unparalleled.

"Our model!"

After brief courtesy, Fu Guang Daoist, trembling, led Lin Chuan to the viewing Yun Tai.

"Lin Daoyou, the Yun Tai for wandering cultivators should be on the lowest level; I have specially applied within the sect for a private Yun Tai for you on the third tier."

"Only slightly lower than the major super powers and first‑tier forces."

"Thank you, Fu Guang Daoist." Lin Chuan clasped his fists in gratitude.

"You're welcome."

Fu Guang Daoist quickly returned the salute, "Lin Daoyou, you should be familiar with the major super powers, right? Do you need me to explain further?"

Lin Chuan said, "I have heard of them, but lack details; please, Fu Guang Daoist, enlighten me."

Fu Guang Daoist was startled.

Just by Lin Chuan's demeanor, he does not seem the scheming monster type.

Yet the other party is not a junior of a super power either!

"Never mind."

Fu Guang Daoist dared not think further, only telling himself that having won over this person now will bring many benefits later; the road is wide.

"Lin Daoyou, let me first tell you about the eleven major super powers; contestants from those super powers will also be your greatest rivals."

At this point, Fu Guang Daoist paused, gave a dry laugh twice.

"Naturally, the first to mention is my Purple Star Emperor Sect; as the leading Daoist power, the Purple Star Emperor Sect has existed since antiquity, never declining."

"In every Genius War, regardless of who wins, among the nine slots to behold the Immortal statues, one is always from my sect."

"Our Purple Star Emperor Sect's current young generation senior brother is named Bai Li Ming."

"From childhood his talent was outstanding; he is a direct disciple of Hao Xuan Jiao Zu, became Mortal Dust Supreme Being at eighteen, and entered the Legendary Realm at nineteen."

"Now he is a strong practitioner of the Second Realm of Legend, the Dao Diagram Realm."

Fu Guang Daoist's face was full of pride.

"Indeed very strong."

Lin Chuan nodded; such talent can be called a peerless Heavenly Pride.

"Lin Daoyou is not weak either."

Fu Guang Daoist smoothly said, "If Lin Daoyou had grown up in the Purple Star Emperor Sect, receiving top‑tier resources and cultivation, perhaps he could stand shoulder to shoulder with Senior Brother Bai."

Lin Chuan gave a faint smile, "Everyone has their fate; it cannot be forced."

"Now let us talk about the contemporary Fozhi of Golden Spirit Mountain, San Zang."

Fu Guang Daoist continued, "The San Zang Fozhi is a ruthless person; although he hails from the sacred Fo Men, he has broken all precepts, and once he alone subjugated a second‑tier power."

Even though he hasn't been expelled from the Fo Men, that is the best explanation for his talent.

"The Fo Men really have many rebels." Lin Chuan sighed.

"Hahaha."

Fu Guang Daoist laughed, "Exactly, those bald donkeys are so hypocritical, they deserve it. In comparison, the Confucian school is much better."

"The young generation senior disciple of the Confucian school, Meng Ziyin, appears refined but is said to be a scheming youngster; Lin Daoyou, if you encounter him, must be very careful."

Lin Chuan: "…"

Why does everyone seem so abnormal?

Truly, the super Heavenly Pride indeed possess traits beyond ordinary people.

"Next, let's talk about the super power outside the Three Teachings with the strongest qi fortune, Cloud Kingdom."

When the discussion turned to the various Heavenly Pride, Fu Guang Daoist spoke fluently.

"Since the fall of the Strongest Heavenly Demon in ancient times, Cloud Kingdom rose; from then to now, internal turmoil and external threats have been constant, yet it has always firmly sat among the super powers."

"The talent representing Cloud Kingdom this term is named Yun Lian, the current Cloud Emperor's youngest daughter; her strength should rank among the weaker few of the eleven major super powers' top representatives."

"But she still has the potential to contest for nine slots."

While Fu Guang Daoist spoke animatedly, Yun Zhi Yi, seated not far away, subtly frowned.

"Cloud Kingdom? Fortune?"

She knows Cloud Kingdom exists and has even considered going to this super nation.

If she weren't attached to A Chuan, perhaps she would have really gone.

On the other side, Fu Guang Daoist continued speaking endlessly.

Lin Chuan silently recorded each name in his heart.

Wu Clan's Hou Zuo, Lone Lamp Sword Sect's You Jingming, Sun‑Eclipsed Valley's Qin Yang, Frostwind Pavilion's Fang Ling, Biluoyuan South Palace's Ya, Yinzhai's Kun.

and the Qingqiu Fox Clan's Bai Miao Miao.

Lin Chuan recalled that in the Heavenly Demon Chaos dream Reincarnation, Tianhu Shizu succeeded his Heavenly Dao Divine Office, helping him break free from the Heavenly Dao's shackles,

He, to secure peace and the final battle with the Mo Zu of the Blood‑Painted Star Domain, split the Fox Clan into two lineages, sending them to Qingqiu and Tushan to settle.

Now the Qingqiu Fox Clan has become a super power perched at the pinnacle of the world.

Tushan, however, has completely declined.

Indeed, the world changes like seas and mulberry fields, and affairs are unpredictable.

Then Fu Guang Daoist again listed the seed contestants of each top‑tier power to Lin Chuan, among whom were some super Heavenly Pride, hopeful to contend with the seed contestants of the eleven major super powers.

After finishing, Fu Guang Daoist solemnly reminded,

"Lin Daoyou, in the upcoming great war, if it is not a one‑on‑one arena battle, when you see them you must keep as far away as possible."

"First, to conceal strength and prepare for what follows."

"Second, to give each major power some face; if their talents exit early, a few old bastards will hold a grudge."