Chapter 297: The Fury of Bi Luo Yuan

Bi Luo Yuan Nan Gong Xin's roar spread across Yun Tai at this moment.

In an instant, it seemed the whole world fell silent.

Cultivators dared not speak, dared not defy the wrath of a Wangxian Realm.

How could they not know what had happened?

Dead!

Nan Gong Ya is dead!!

Nan Gong Ya died in the contest for the champion, dying at Lin Chuan's hands.

In the Genius War, severe injuries are common, but outright death is rare, especially in one‑on‑one matches, where it is almost impossible.

The original purpose of the major factions holding the Genius War was to select talents and find seeds with the prospect of ascending to the Immortal Realm.

It was never meant to have the geniuses slaughter each other.

Result...

Nan Gong Ya was killed by Lin Chuan like this?

Given Nan Gong Ya's displayed talent, she was certainly destined to ascend the Immortal Realm, and her death is a huge loss to the entire Nine-phase World.

How could Nan Gong Xin not be angry about this?

Lin Chuan is destined to face the wrath belonging to Bi Luo Yuan, the wrath of a Wangxian Realm great being, and no one can stop it.

Nan Gong Ya's defeat is nothing, but her death changed the nature of everything.

…

Within the small world.

Lin Chuan sensed all changes in this realm through the Burial Spirit Domain.

There was not a single trace of Black Mist.

"It vanished!"

"It just vanished—why?"

"Could it be that I was wrong, that all my guesses were wrong?"

Lin Chuan quickly dismissed that thought.

He knows well the power of the 'Incomplete Ten Courts Yama', which could never instantly kill Nan Gong Ya in such a situation.

"So this is a trap? A trap aimed at me?"

"A trap set by Black Mist?"

The more he thought, the more terrifying it became, sending a chill through Lin Chuan.

If that were true, it would be a genuine disaster.

That proves Black Mist has evolved sufficient sentience, and is no longer a threat merely driven by instinct.

It would be a disaster that would plunge the Immortal Capital into despair!

"What to do?"

Lin Chuan felt a wave of helplessness rise within him.

He thought he could forcefully compel Black Mist to appear and eradicate it, but all of this became a wedding dress.

Explanation?

Any use left?

Having the inheritance of the Heavenly Demon Old Ancestor, he was already mired in mud; who would believe him?

Nan Gong Ya is already dead.

Death without proof!

Bi Luo Yuan will inevitably pour its wrath upon him.

Chaos is about to erupt; these alone are enough to throw heaven and earth into total disorder, and Lin Chuan cannot think of any remedy.

Unless…

Someone would have to suppress the contemporary heroes, end this farce single‑handed, and launch an investigation into Black Mist.

Otherwise, heaven and earth will be in chaos.

"It's all my carelessness that let things get to this point."

Lin Chuan once again dispersed the Burial Spirit Domain.

This is the biggest loss he has ever suffered.

In his clash with Black Mist, it was a total defeat.

The sphere of all beings' vessel spirit seemed to have entered a static state, or perhaps aware of the external chaos, it did not transport him out of Yun Tai.

After a long while, the vessel spirit's voice sounded again.

"The current Three Thousand Prefectures Genius War has ended."

"The champion of this Genius War has been decided; it is the wandering cultivator from Qingyun Prefecture, Lin Chuan!"

"Congratulations, cultivator Lin Chuan!"

"Everyone, please congratulate Daoist Friend Lin Chuan!"

All across Yun Tai, there was silence.

Only when the cultivators of the Purple Star Emperor Sect led did sparse congratulatory voices arise; no one dared to celebrate, undoubtedly fearing to offend Nan Gong Xin.

The vessel spirit's voice sounded again,

"Daoist Friend Nan Gong Ya of Bi Luo Yuan fell unexpectedly in the champion contest with Daoist Friend Lin Chuan; we are deeply sorrowful."

"This matter is not Lin Chuan's fault."

"We ask everyone not to over‑pursue this."

The artifact spirit of the Ball of All Beings clearly has some sentience, but it is ultimately just an artifact spirit, existing for the Genius Battle.

Its influence is far‑reaching, yet it falls far short of being able to bind a great being of the Wangxian Realm.

"Please have the other seven cultivators who have earned a slot enter the Ball of All Beings space; I will escort you into the Ancient Ruins to behold the Immortal statue."

Lin Chuan was slightly surprised.

"Is this protecting me?"

If so, that's fine; going to the Ancient Ruins first would be of great benefit to him, otherwise once he goes out it would inevitably spark a massive battle.

The spatial energy fluctuated.

Several Daoist Friends' silhouettes were transmitted into the small world.

Lin Chuan's eyes looked outward.

Purple Star Emperor Sect Bai Li Ming, Golden Spirit Mountain Three‑burial Fozhi, wandering cultivator Mosa, Qingqiu Fox Clan Bai Miao Miao, Yinzhai Kun Seventeen, Cloud Kingdom Yun Lian, Haoran Wuji Sect Meng Ziyin.

There were seven people in total.

Nangong Ya has already fallen, but according to the rules of previous sessions, no substitute slot will be created.

Therefore, only eight of them will enter the Ancient Ruins.

"Lin Chuan, congratulations on securing the top position."

Bai Li Ming, with that demeanor, came to Lin Chuan's side and clasped his hands in congratulations.

The Three‑burial Fozhi from Golden Spirit Mountain also approached, "Daoist Friend Lin Chuan, congratulations, congratulations; I am not surprised you obtained the top position, I am very impressed."

"But you killed that mad woman, and the matter has escalated."

"Outside there is an even crazier woman, shouting that she will kill you, and the Ball of All Beings is so frightened that it dares not send you out."

"Is it the Palace Master of Biluoyuan?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Mm." The Three‑burial Fozhi nodded.

Lin Chuan was not at all surprised by this; the potential shown by Nangong Ya could absolutely drive a superpower into frenzy.

In the eyes of the Palace Master of Biluoyuan, Nangong Ya was a peerless Heavenly Pride poised to challenge the Immortal Realm, and having died at his hands, the other party will certainly not be satisfied with a peaceful end.

The other side will certainly not settle peacefully.

The Qingqiu Fox Clan's Bai Miao Miao and Cloud Kingdom's Yun Lian also came over, both congratulating Lin Chuan.

Both were rescued by Lin Chuan, and were even more impressed by the strength he displayed; they are Lin Chuan's little fangirls, and naturally will not stand on Biluoyuan's side.

Bai Miao Miao transmitted her voice, "Brother Lin Chuan, is your conflict with Nangong Ya because of the Strange Power she displayed?"

Although the Three‑burial Fozhi also said that Nangong Ya harbors a demonic nature, only Bai Miao Miao has truly experienced the power of Black Mist.

"Mm."

Lin Chuan nodded, saying nothing more.

Bai Miao Miao also knew that saying more was useless, so she did not press further, yet she vaguely guessed some things.

"Eight Daoist Friends, please pay attention: we are about to set out for the Ancient Ruins in the Star Ring Realm to behold the nine Immortal statues."

"As the top of this cohort, Lin Chuan will enter first."

"The other seven Daoist Friends, you will obtain entry qualification seven days after Lin Chuan enters the Ruins."

The Ball of All Beings activated.

Outside, all cultivators within the Yun Tai space were transmitted out.

The spatial energy reconverged, carrying the eight geniuses straight toward the Star Ring Realm.

"Wait!"

The Three‑burial Fozhi was startled for a moment, "Artifact spirit, did you forget something?"

The other geniuses also sensed something was amiss.

Nangong Ya's corpse still remains in the space created by the Ball of All Beings, not having been transmitted out, and is returned to Biluoyuan.