Chapter 136: Hurt my brother, you're courting death!

"The Holy Emperor speaks the truth; he wasn't bragging, because he really was absurdly strong! I was there during that Battle of the Fallen Immortals, and he blew me to death with a single breath..."

"A million years later, the illness in my body finally flared up completely, and I was resurrected as a Yuan Beast. Who can I go to for justice??"

After hearing the words of Yuanhuan zhi Shen, Lin Potian felt numb; he stood in the wind, utterly bewildered and shocked in his heart. The Holy Emperor was actually telling the truth—he really was once the strongest combatant!

Tap, tap, tap...

Just then, a man wearing armor walked toward this side step by step.

"Gao Yang, the second-in-command of the Domain Lord Mansion, and one of Lin Yan's most trusted subordinates." After absorbing Lin Yan's memories, the Holy Emperor stated the newcomer's identity.

"I say, let this place return to its original state." Upon hearing this, Lin Potian mobilized his Original Force and used Word Manifestation.

Instantly, the great hall, which had been left in shambles and turned into ruins by the great battle, was rebuilt in an instant, reversing the process to return to its original appearance!

"Withdraw!"

The Holy Emperor spoke in a low voice, stowing away the Nine Spirits Departing Fire Cover that had shrouded the entire hall.

At this moment, Gao Yang's voice came from outside the hall, requesting an audience.

Creak.

The hall doors opened. The Holy Emperor had already transformed into the likeness of Lin Yan. He looked at Gao Yang calmly and said indifferently, "What is your request?"

"Domain Lord, the Heavenly Pride Grand Competition of the Eastern Profound Domain has begun, and you must go to preside over it. Additionally, that heavenly pride you recommended, Lin Potian, should also make an appearance; he hasn't gone to report to the Prodigy Camp yet!" Gao Yang cupped his hands and bowed, speaking respectfully.

"Mm, I know. I will go now. Gao Yang, you take Lin Potian to report."

The Holy Emperor responded, glanced behind him, and walked forward, his gait and posture identical to the previous Lin Yan!

"The Holy Emperor has really gotten into character; he truly is a veteran actor!" Lin Potian silently gave the Holy Emperor a thumbs-up in his heart, walked out of the hall, and cupped his hands toward Gao Yang, saying, "Sorry for the trouble, please lead the way."

"Hmph, since you are a talent personally recommended by the Domain Lord, I will give you a few pointers. Once you go to the Prodigy Camp, it is best to keep a low profile and not be too flashy, because you were admitted through a direct recommendation, and it is inevitable that some people will feel unbalanced and gang up on you." Gao Yang said in a flat tone, then turned and walked away.

"Many thanks for the advice."

Lin Potian cupped his hands to thank him again and followed Gao Yang, though he felt dismissive in his heart. Did he think he was a nepotism hire?

'That group of so-called heavenly prides had better not provoke me, otherwise...' Lin Potian thought to himself.

At the entrance of the Prodigy Camp.

"We're here. Go in yourself."

"Alright, many thanks."

As soon as he stepped into the gate of the Prodigy Camp, Lin Potian felt more than a dozen pairs of eyes staring at him in unison. The gazes held malice, curiosity, scrutiny, and disdain, but mostly hostility.

Lin Potian paused slightly and looked straight ahead. He saw several groups of men in gorgeous attire, looking high-spirited, sitting in different positions and divided into several camps.

A rough glance showed they were divided into about eight small teams. As for why it was a rough glance, it was because Lin Potian didn't care, nor did he have any intention of joining any team.

"Hello, I'm here to report." Lin Potian's pace was steady as he walked straight toward the reporting desk, composed and unhurried. He didn't take the gazes directed at him to heart at all, ignoring them completely.

"Kid, you really are a nepotism hire, aren't you? To think you'd come so late!"

A feminine man holding an embroidery needle spoke in a sinister tone, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Lin Potian.

Hearing this, Lin Potian looked over.

"So it's this sissy." Lin Potian muttered to himself. After intercepting Lin Yan's memories, Lin Potian had absorbed a portion of them, so he knew the names of these heavenly prides.

This feminine man was named Yin Shisan, a top-tier heavenly pride with a prominent reputation in the Eastern Profound Domain. He was a member of the great Yin Family, possessed the cultivation of a Divine Lord, and was a popular champion candidate for this Eastern Profound Domain Heavenly Pride Grand Competition.

"Kid, what did you say?"

"Say that again if you have the guts!"

Although Lin Potian's whisper was soft, it was heard by Yin Shisan. In his life, he hated nothing more than others calling him a sissy, and yet this nepotism hire in front of him had actually said it openly, and the target of the insult was him, Yin Shisan!

Unbearable, simply annoying, annoying to death!

"Sorry, I wasn't talking about you. Please don't take it personally."

Lin Potian said earnestly, then turned his head to continue the reporting procedures.

It wasn't that Lin Potian was afraid of trouble, but there was some slight movement in the Heaven-Piercing Token, and he just wanted to get his Cave Abode Jade Plate as quickly as possible to go back and check on it.

"I told you... say it again!"

Seeing Lin Potian completely ignore him, Yin Shisan was instantly enraged. He took a step forward, clenched his hand into a fist, and blasted it toward Lin Potian!

"Heh, there's a good show to watch!"

"Who do you guys think will win?"

"That goes without saying, it must be Yin Shisan. He has been a permanent fixture in the top fifty of the Eastern Profound Domain Heavenly Pride Ranking. How could this nepotism hire possibly be his opponent?"

"I think so too. Look at that nepotism hire, he isn't even defending himself. He must be scared silly, right?"

Whispers of mockery immediately arose all around.

"Alright, your reporting is complete. Keep your Cave Abode Jade Plate safe!"

The staff member at the reporting desk saw Yin Shisan attacking and, looking terrified, hurriedly handed Lin Potian's Cave Abode Jade Plate to him and quickly retreated!

Boom, boom, boom!

Yin Shisan's fist arrived in an instant, whistling with fierce force, striking directly at the back of Lin Potian's head!

"Truly... ignorant!"

Lin Potian's body didn't move, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. The moment the fist was about to touch him, his body shifted strangely to the side, easily dodging the fierce strike.

"What, this speed?"

Yin Shisan's strike missed, his expression changed drastically, and before he could even retract his momentum!

Lin Potian was already on him like a shadow, countering with a punch carrying the force of a thunderbolt. Sonic booms erupted in the air, and layers of fist shadows struck directly at Yin Shisan's chest!

Bang!

Lin Potian's fist, wrapped in violent energy like an angry dragon emerging from the sea, collided fiercely with Yin Shisan's chest, emitting a deafening roar!

"Pfft... wah!"

Yin Shisan only felt an irresistible force surge from the fist, his entire body struck as if by a giant hammer; he flew backward uncontrollably, slamming heavily into the ground as dust billowed. He struggled to rise, but felt his Qi and blood surging in his chest; a sweetness rose in his throat, and he actually began to foam at the mouth, his eyes rolling back, and he passed out before he could even utter a harsh word!

"Hiss...! Such terrifying combat power, isn't this kid a nepotism hire?"

"Say less, once it's your turn to be dealt with, you'll be quiet!"

The surrounding prodigies watching the battle were all stunned, witnessing this scene in disbelief, unable to stop themselves from gasping, fear appearing in their eyes!

In a corner of the crowd, a Swordsman dressed in simple clothing with a black cloth covering his eyes stood quietly, his ears twitching slightly. His rough fingers gently stroked the hilt of the ancient longsword at his waist, and a meaningful smile curled at the corners of his mouth as he murmured to himself: "Truly a powerful opponent; Sword, did you feel it?"

The Swordsman was named Li Chunfeng; he had no background and was a rogue cultivator, but being able to fight his way to this point was proof enough of his strength.

In another corner, a man similarly dressed in simple clothing and wearing golden gauntlets had a deep expression, his fighting spirit surging as he growled to encourage himself: "I've already made it this far, I cannot be afraid! Carrying the hopes of the entire village, the entire town, the entire prefecture, and the entire Imperial Dynasty, I must not lose; I absolutely must enter the top ten and fight my way into the final Final End God Land Grand Competition!"

The man wearing golden gauntlets was named Yun Che, hailing from the remote Dayun Dynasty; in this Eastern Profound Domain Heavenly Pride Grand Competition, he was the only person from the entire Imperial Dynasty to qualify.

Upon seeing Lin Potian's terrifying combat power, although Yun Che felt alarmed, he felt even more fighting spirit!

Having passed through five levels and slain six generals to get here, how could he stop now?

The Eastern Profound Domain's land is vast, with cultivators numbering more than hundreds of millions, yet only one hundred people ultimately reached this Prodigy Camp; from these one hundred, ten will be decided to participate in the final All-God Land Grand Competition!

"A humble origin is not a disgrace, but the glorious starting point of my striving!"

Yun Che continued to encourage himself, then turned his head to take a deep look at the blindfolded Swordsman Li Chunfeng, gaining a sliver of comfort.

He and this blindfolded Swordsman Li Chunfeng were among the few who had not formed cliques; in other words, they had absolutely no background.

Tap, tap, tap...

Lin Potian stepped over Yin Shisan with an expressionless face, walking toward his Cave Abode; however, catching a glimpse of several experts out of the corner of his eye, he thought to himself: "I truly cannot underestimate the heroes here; they aren't all just useless sacks of wine and rice!"

"That blind Swordsman's sword is fast, but not fast enough!"

"That gauntlet-wearing man's fist is heavy, but not heavy enough!"

"..."

As Lin Potian walked by step by step, the prodigies who had been mocking him incessantly gave way one after another, terrified of being targeted by him.

Just at this moment, a sharp shout rang out from outside the Prodigy Camp!

"You dare hurt my younger brother, you are courting death!"