The Prodigies War

In the All-Wonder Dominion, the Hidden Domain.

“Centuries have passed in the blink of an eye, and the situation is turbulent and unpredictable, with undercurrents surging, in this All-Wonder Dominion,” sighed the golden cicada softly.

For years, he had been playing a game of chess with the Lord of Fangchun Mountain.

“While the storm rages and darkens the sky, there will always be a time for the dawn to break. All it takes is the crow of a rooster, and the world will become bright,” responded the Lord of Fangchun Mountain casually.

The storm rages, yet the rooster will still crow. With a single crow of the rooster, the world will turn bright!

The golden cicada naturally understood the meaning behind the Lord of Fangchun Mountain’s statement and couldn't help but chuckle, “Fellow Daoist, you're treating your disciple as the rooster who heralds the dawn.”

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain also smiled, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, “For us, my little disciple is a variable. For Alpha Origin, who is suppressed beneath that sword, isn't he also a variable? I'm actually a little worried now.”

The golden cicada picked up a chess piece but didn't place it as he said, “Is it like me, hesitating to make a move?”

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain nodded. “Since my little disciple has transcended the river of time, he has become a fellow kindred spirit like you and me. I cannot foresee his future, and he is not my pawn, so it's not a matter of hesitation, but rather...there are no pieces to move.”

The golden cicada chuckled. “In the outside world, we are all considered players in a game of chess, but in the All-Wonder Dominion, we are the living participants. We are vying for the highest dao, seeking ultimate transcendence. The dangers involved are beyond our prediction, and I imagine even Alpha Origin feels the same. Since that's the case, we should simply adapt to the circumstances.”

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain muttered to himself, “Adapt to the circumstances...”

At this moment, a dry, withered voice sounded, “Gentlemen, there is news.”

A withered old man, thin as a bamboo stick, stepped forward and appeared out of thin air. His hair and beard were disheveled. If Lin Xun were here, he would certainly recognize that this person was none other than Lone Man.[1]

"Previously, Black Crow, Alpha Origin’s right hand, conveyed a message, summoning the nine Heavenly Mandate Dao Lords to gather in the Black Profound Domain. It seems a major event is about to unfold." The old man continued, his eyes shining brightly, "I have a feeling that Lin Xun is about to arrive."

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain and the golden cicada exchanged glances and both nodded.

“Aren't the two of you planning to make a move?” Lone Man raised his eyebrows, “I can only stay in the Hidden Domain for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After that, I have to return to the Realm of All Spirits.”

“Fellow Daoist, just observe the situation. Only when a true variable appears will we have an opportunity.” The golden cicada smiled warmly. “If Lin Xun comes, he will surely arrive at the Realm of All Spirits. If we act prematurely before he even stirs up any trouble, we will be constrained everywhere. It's better to wait and see how much Lin Xun can accomplish first.”

Lone Man looked at the Lord of Fangchun Mountain, “Does Fellow Daoist also think so?”

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain said, “The situation is currently unclear, so there's no need to rush.”

Lone Man sighed softly, “Our enemies have already begun to plan their actions, yet we are just sitting here doing nothing?”

“Fellow Daoist, this All-Wonder Dominion is vast. It has the outer area, the Realm of All Spirits, the middle area, the Realm of All Mysteries, and the inner area, Realm of Myriad Wonders.”

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain explained slowly and calmly, “Since ancient times, most of those who entered the All-Wonder Dominion have been trapped in the Realm of All Spirits, and only a small number have been able to enter the Realm of All Mysteries.

“Only a dozen or so people have the qualifications to enter the most mysterious area, the Realm of Myriad Wonders, yet no one has dared to enter it. And why? Because of the immense karmic ties and concentrated killing intent there!”

At this point, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain paused for a moment and said, “Not only are we waiting, but our opponents are also waiting. Although my little disciple is a variable, no one can be certain that his arrival will overturn the structure of this All-Wonder Dominion and give us a chance to enter the Realm of Myriad Wonders. Therefore, what's the harm in waiting a little longer?”

Lone Man's eyes flickered. After a long moment, he finally nodded. “Then we will wait.”

The All-Wonder Dominion was divided into three major realms: the Realm of All Spirits, the Realm of All Mysteries, and the Realm of Myriad Wonders.

Among them, the Realm of All Spirits was located in the outermost area, encompassing nine different zones. Each had a gate, and each gate contained a profound mystery. The Realm of All Mysteries was located in the middle region of the All-Wonder Dominion. This realm was home to countless dimensions, each with a different landscape, and to this day, none have been truly explored.

At the very heart of the All-Wonder Dominion lay the Realm of Myriad Wonders. This realm was also called the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders. Only by relying on one's own cultivation could one sense the existence of this mysterious forbidden land. However, throughout history, only a dozen or so people had been able to do that.

Furthermore, these dozen or so people, after sensing the Realm of Myriad Wonders, all chose to stop. None of them dared to venture rashly. Because in their perception, that place was a deadly place with great opportunities and great calamities!

If the time was not right, entering would inevitably lead to death! Therefore, even now, experts like the Lord of Fangchun Mountain and the golden cicada had been waiting in the Hidden Domain of the Realm of All Mysteries.

However, Lone Man was limited by his own cultivation. Even though he could appear in the Realm of All Mysteries at this moment, he needed to return to the Realm of All Spirits within the time it took for an incense stick to burn. Otherwise, he would be annihilated by the laws of the Realm of All Mysteries!

On the other hand, people like the Lord of Fangchun Mountain and the golden cicada, whose cultivation has long allowed them to be completely free and unrestrained in the Realm of All Mysteries, could reside there for a long time.

"When do you two Fellow Daoists think is the right time to strike?" Lone Man asked.

The Lord of Fangchun Mountain said, "It should be when they pass through the ninefold gates and are on the Dao Slaying Path."

"It might also be when they arrive at the Realm of All Mysteries,” pondered the golden cicada.

Upon hearing this, Lone Man couldn't help but shake his head. "In my opinion, those subordinates of the Alpha Origin Master won't wait until then."

The nine zones of the Realm of All Spirits had one gate per zone, and each gate held a mystery. The calamities they contained varied from person to person.

The so-called passing through the ninefold gates was equivalent to overcoming the trials of the nine great zones. Throughout history, there have been those who have accomplished this feat, but almost all of them were ancient beings who had reached the advanced Immeasurable Realm and had lived for countless epochs.

Furthermore, after passing through the ninefold gates there was still a Dao Slaying Path. This path connected the Realm of All Spirits and the Realm of All Mysteries. Those who could successfully traverse it could reach the Realm of All Mysteries, while those who failed would have their entire cultivation base wiped out.

Compared to the trials of the nine great zones, this Dao Slaying Path was undoubtedly more terrifying. People like the golden cicada and the Lord of Fangchun Mountain had also gone through these trials before reaching the Realm of All Mysteries.

As for Lone Man, the reason he could appear here was due to the power of the Lord of Fangchun Mountain and the golden cicada, using a secret technique similar to the Sky Stealing Sun Changing Art. This allowed him to stay here for the duration of an incense stick.

Furthermore, in Lone Man’s opinion, putting aside these trials, the nine zones of the Realm of All Spirits were currently populated with many subordinates of the Alpha Origin Master! These were the most unpredictable and dangerous elements.

"A variable is a variable; it's all about change. If Lin Xun can reach the All-Wonder Dominion, then how could his cultivation be weak?" The golden cicada glanced at Lone Man. "Fellow Daoist, he is no longer the young man you once knew."

Lone Man was startled at first, then he slapped his forehead and burst into laughter. "Worry makes one confused, worry makes one confused."

1. Remember him? He goes way back, but he’s from the Ziyao Empire and was the proprietor of Rotating Stars Hibernating Moon House ☜