Chapter 294: Before the Decisive Battle

"Fear! Endless fear!"

Bai Miao Miao's most immediate feeling was exactly that: "It feels like falling into an abyss of fear."

Bai Miao Miao did not dare to think further: "Nan Gong Ya's eyes are completely unlike the power she possesses, even as if they do not belong to this world."

"Even if it flashes by like an illusion that never existed, I will never forget it."

When saying this, Bai Miao Miao displayed great courage, her expression resolute.

"Thank you."

Lin Chuan clasped his fists and bowed.

At this point, it was already clear: Nan Gong Ya being controlled by Black Mist was inevitable.

The difficulty lay in how to seize a foothold on the opponent and make the great powers of all the major super factions believe.

That is certainly a dilemma.

Especially since Lin Chuan himself was already in a predicament.

Cultivators of the world eyed his method of controlling the Pure World Twin Lotus with greed; without evidence of Nan Gong Ya, they would likely find it hard to trust his words.

What worried him more was whether Black Mist had only permeated Nan Gong Ya.

Or had it seeped into more factions? More cultivators? More powerful cultivators?

All of this remained unknown.

But he knew that Black Mist spread extremely fast; the more they delayed, the worse the situation between Heaven and Earth became.

"It is I who should thank you."

Bai Miao Miao, still unaware of Lin Chuan's thoughts, said, "I hope my words today can help you a bit, Lin Chuan; you must seize the champion's seat."

"Hmm."

Lin Chuan nodded and smiled, "I will definitely claim the champion's position and avenge you."

He then turned to Emperor Lord Bai Zhou of Qingqiu, gave a slight bow, and said, "Emperor Lord, the decisive battle is imminent; Jiao Jiao and I take our leave, we will not trouble you further."

"Very well."

Emperor Lord of Qingqiu nodded.

Lin Chuan took Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's hand, preparing to depart.

"Daoist Friend Lin Chuan, Daoist Friend Jiao Jiao."

From behind, Bai Zhou's voice sounded again.

Lin Chuan smiled, "Emperor Lord, is there anything else?"

Bai Zhou said solemnly, "If anything happens, Daoist Friend Lin Chuan must not reject it; with a single word from you, Qingqiu will surely come to aid."

Lin Chuan was startled, his gaze meeting Bai Zhou's.

Immediately he nodded firmly.

"Certainly!"

The power of space enveloped him and Tu Shan Jiao Jiao, transporting them back to their own Yun Tai.

"It seems Emperor Lord of Qingqiu has also sensed something."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao whispered softly.

"Indeed."

Lin Chuan said, "Emperor Lord of Qingqiu is, after all, one of the few strong beings of today's Heaven and Earth; relying on his own power to step into the Wangxian Realm, he even has the prospect of becoming an Immortal."

"He must have encountered Black Mist; even without direct combat, he has some understanding."

"Regarding Black Mist, he will stand on our side."

But contact and understanding are entirely different matters.

Currently, the great powers of Heaven and Earth still know too little about Black Mist; perhaps only those who have long stationed in the Star Ring Realm understand it more deeply.

Otherwise, no matter how deeply Black Mist hides, the great powers should still be able to catch some trace.

"Almost there."

Lin Chuan quickly set aside all worries, "The decisive battle is imminent; I will force Nan Gong Ya to reveal herself and eliminate all threats."

Even if Black Mist truly permeated many places.

But if the great powers of Heaven and Earth truly set out to investigate, they can certainly eradicate it completely, snuffing the disaster in the cradle.

……

Outside.

No one paid attention to the injuries of the defeated Bai Miao Miao, and few cultivators cared about the specific events of the battle.

What they cared about was only the victor.

Only the two super geniuses who entered the finals.

Lin Chuan! Nan Gong Ya!

The younger generation of cultivators all took pride in the two.

Their names had already spread across Mortal Dust's Three Thousand Prefectures and the Nine Major Star Regions; now they were even more renowned, known to all major factions.

Not only because the two entered the finals.

But because the quality of this generation's genius battle was considered the strongest since the ancient era.

Even Bai Li Ming, who mastered the supreme Daoist Divine Power "One Qi Transforms the Three Purities" and, as his third True Body, cultivated the top‑ranked "Mediating Creation Technique" among the Thirty‑Six Tian Gang Methods, could not enter the finals.

If Bai Li Ming's strength were placed in previous editions, it would have crushed many champions.

One can imagine how weighty this generation's genius battle was.

Even all the major super factions attached immense importance to it.

In a sense, the strength or weakness of a generation's geniuses also reflects the current changes in Heaven and Earth's environment.

The era of peerless Heavenly Pride's emergence signifies that a golden great age will arrive.

It is both opportunity and disaster.

Great beings sigh, "If this era can give birth to an Immortal, it will completely alter the pattern of heaven and earth."

After the Genius War ends, unrest is inevitable.

Compared with Nan Gong Ya, Lin Chuan receives more attention.

Even though Nan Gong Ya's performance is dazzling, her astonishing combat power and talent once caused great beings to doubt.

But after numerous examinations, the doubts about Nan Gong Ya have lessened considerably.

Lin Chuan's method of controlling the Pure World Twin Lotuses forces all factions to take notice; that is what can affect the pattern of heaven and earth.

The Heavenly Demon Old Ancestor, the first aspiring Immortal of the ancient era, remains widely known even if the title is controversial.

The only one capable of suppressing it is Yang Zu.

In any case, the influence of the Pure World Twin Lotuses over this realm must not be shaken.

In this era, the impact of the Pure World Twin Lotuses has already surpassed the Heavenly Demon Old Ancestor himself.

……

Golden Spirit Mountain.

Today, an important guest has arrived.

The Great Sun Fozu sat opposite a woman dressed in an ice‑blue palace skirt.

This person is the headmaster of Biluoyuan, one of the eleven great super powers, Nan Gong Xin.

"Palace Master, you were invited to Golden Spirit Mountain; have you decided to cooperate with the humble monk to exterminate demons and evils?" the Great Sun Fozu said with a smile.

Nan Gong Xin's expression was cold, and she replied lightly, "If Golden Spirit Mountain takes action, Biluoyuan will not stand by idly."

"But Biluoyuan does not wish to become a target of all arrows; are you truly confident?"

"Behind Lin Chuan not only stands a mysterious great being, but Yang Zu's direct disciple An Ci has also pledged to protect him; Cloud Kingdom and Qingqiu also seem to be on good terms with them."

Nan Gong Xin has already received some information, making Lin Chuan's background increasingly elusive.

"So what of it?"

The Great Sun Fozu smiled, "Since I dared to invite the Palace Master here, I have naturally made thorough preparations; there is no need to worry about what the Palace Master mentioned."

"The mysterious great being behind Lin Chuan is highly unlikely to act, and as for Yang Zu's direct disciple An Ci?"

"When Yang Zu was present, he still gave her a bit of face; if a real fight breaks out, what is she worth?"

"Even if Hao Xuan intervenes, Golden Spirit Mountain can still block it."

"As for Qingqiu and Cloud Kingdom, any connection with Lin Chuan is merely profit‑driven; their stance is vague, so there is no need to worry either."

"The humble monk here has also contacted some beings capable of standing up to them."

"Therefore, Palace Master, go ahead and act; our chances of victory are definitely greater, and there will be no further variables."