Chapter 2764 Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena

Next to Cheng Yu’s name was the title Spirit Noble. In other words, his senior sister had already become a high-ranking figure in the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court. Her standing was on par with the deacons of the Origin Sect’s three pavilions!

This surprised Lin Xun.

It seems like Third Senior Sister and the others are doing well in the Spirit Sect. That’s a relief. I must find an opportunity to speak with Senior Sister Cheng Yu.

Early the next morning, the central area of the Origin World...

With a deafening rumble, the earth split apart. Slowly, an ancient battlefield rose from the depths, endless streams of auspicious lights bursting forth and piercing the heavens. Between heaven and earth, faint echoes of the great dao seemed to resound.

When the vast arena finally revealed its full form, the surrounding heavens erupted in commotion. The Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena!

Forged at the birth of the Origin Sect by its founding master, this arena was said to be formed from the nine sources of primal chaos, fused with three thousand immortal divine irons, and tempered with supreme powers beyond comprehension.

𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Since ancient times, once every thousand years, the Nine Peaks Dao Contest had been held on the Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena, and each time, it had given rise to a new generation of dazzling, world-shaking figures.

Many of the mighty figures who now held lofty positions within the three pavilions and nine peaks had once competed here in their youth, their brilliance blazing across the Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena!

At this moment, the masters, elders, and successors of the nine peaks arrived one after another, taking their places in the nine zones surrounding the arena.

On the opposite side rose a resplendent cloud platform. This was the viewing platform. There, the envoys of the three Ancestral Courts, Spirit Sect, Shaman Sect and Zen Sect, had already taken their seats, along with experts dispatched by the Ten Immortal Giants.

Every one of these figures was a being of immense power, their mere presence compelling awe and reverence.

In addition, old monsters from the top forces of the Seventh Heaven Domain could also be seen, each one at the Nirvana Spirit Realm or above. A number of Heavenly Longevity Immortals were also present, but at such a gathering they could only serve as embellishments, as background figures.

The lineup of envoys and spectators alone was so magnificent that one could well imagine the weight and prestige carried by the Nine Peaks Dao Contest held once every thousand years by the Origin Sect!

Not far from the viewing platform sat the great figures of the three pavilions of the Origin Sect. There was Xuan Feiling, Fu Wenli, and Qi Xiaoyun, deputy pavilion masters of the Origin Sky Pavilion. There was Dugu Yong, Yuan Wutian, and Chi Wen, deputy pavilion masters of the Origin Emptiness Pavilion. There wasFang Daoping, Yu Xing, and Tang Qiu, deputy pavilion masters of The Origin Clarity Pavilion.

All were seated in attendance. Seated below them were the elders of the three pavilions. As for the deacons and deputy deacons, they had been stationed throughout the Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena. Some were tasked with maintaining order, while others oversaw the many matters of the contest.

Lin Xun was assigned to stand beside Tao Leng at the edge of the Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena, responsible for maintaining order during the Nine Peaks Dao Contest. That said, there was little for him to actually do.

The area surrounding the Heavenly Enlightenment Dao Arena teemed with powerhouses. Who would be so bold and fearless as to stir up trouble here? From what Lin Xun knew, among the spectators this time were nine Transcendence Immortals and more than sixty figures of the Nirvana Spirit Stage!

Such a force was enough to shake the entire Eternal True Realm. If gathered as one, they could sweep across the world unhindered.

Think about it...the four ancestral courts, the Ten Immortal Giants, and the top forces of the Seventh Heaven Domain had all gathered here. Unless the eternal divine clans of the Ninth Heaven Domain personally descended, this lineup alone could already be said to represent the most powerful, most prosperous, and most terrifying force in the Eternal True Realm!

At this moment, the atmosphere in the arena was solemn. Lin Xun, on the other hand, was calm. Since he was not qualified to participate in such a contest, he felt no pressure at all.

Meanwhile, the core successors of the Nine Peaks brimmed with excitement, their eyes burning with anticipation. Everyone knew the Nine Peaks Dao Contest was a grand stage. To perform well here meant instant fame and prestige spreading far and wide!

Lin Xun’s gaze drifted toward the viewing platform. It was crowded with exalted figures. Any ordinary person, even glimpsing it from afar, would feel a shock as if witnessing gods descend upon the mortal world.

Even Lin Xun felt a chill in his heart. Although these mighty figures had all suppressed their auras, each one sat there like a divine being enthroned above the nine heavens, their majesty more overwhelming than the next.

Hmm?

Lin Xun’s gaze froze. Within the Zen Sect Ancestral Court’s camp, he spotted a familiar figure: Buddha Venerable Shiye!

Lin Xun’s eyes narrowed. Just two months ago, he and his two senior brothers, Pu Zhen and Xue Ya, had battled him fiercely. Who would have thought he would now appear openly in the Origin Sect Ancestral Court! Moreover, he was leading the Zen Sect’s envoy party.

Shiye was a Transcendence-level Immortal. He noticed Lin Xun’s gaze right away. Raising his eyes, he pressed his palms together and offered a faint, tranquil smile across the distance. It was so calm and casual as if he was greeting an old acquaintance.

There was no trace of hostility or killing intent, but only serenity. The high-ranking figures nearby all caught the gesture and couldn’t help but turn to follow Shiye’s line of sight.

“It’s him.”

“Lin Xun...Lin Daoyuan. That’s him.”

“Interesting.”

“So this is the so-called lotus the Lord of Fangchun Mountain had waited for eternity. Unfortunately, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain has met with disaster in the Ninth Heaven Domain long ago and will never meet this little disciple of his he waited for...”

“Hmph. The Eternal Supremacy Path is a myth even in the Ninth Heaven Domain. To think it would appear in a successor of Fangchun Mountain? I don’t believe it.”

Murmurs of discussion rippled out. These influential figures, hailing from different factions, spoke casually and wore calm expressions, yet their words did not align with their true interests. Even so, the scene left many who witnessed it deeply unsettled.

The fact that such figures would even comment on Lin Xun spoke volumes. Some might be seeing him for the first time today, but they had long since heard his name and deeds. That fact alone was shocking enough.

In this vast world, who else at his cultivation level would be remembered by the three ancestral courts, the Ten Immortal Giants, and countless major forces all at once?

Under their scrutiny, Lin Xun felt a wave of pressure descend upon him. Those gazes belonged to Transcendence powerhouses and ancient monsters of the Nirvana Spirit Stage. When such beings fixed their attention on a single person, one could imagine the weight of that pressure.

Fortunately, those gazes were restrained, their might carefully concealed, carrying no oppressive force. Before long, Lin Xun’s eyes fell on his senior sister Cheng Yu.

She wore a plain long dress, her delicate figure seated gracefully among the Spirit Sect envoys, her hands folded neatly on her knees. Her ear-length black hair set off her fair and lustrous skin. Her features were exquisite and her big eyes shone like stars in the night sky.

At first glance, she seemed like the pure, innocent girl next door. When she noticed Lin Xun’s gaze, she blinked and smiled faintly with a hint of restrained playfulness.

After a moment’s thought, Lin Xun raised a hand, signalling her to come over. Cheng Yu blinked in surprise, then glanced at the man seated beside her.

He wore a daoist robe, his hair tied in a daoist bun, a horsetail whisk in his hand. His features were striking and unusual. This was none other than Qing Yun, one of the Ten Spirit Venerables of the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court.

“Go on.” Qing Yun said with a slight nod.

Cheng Yu rose to her feet and left the viewing platform. The scene did not escape notice. Some frowned, others sank into thought, and some cast glances at Cheng Yu tinged with coldness. However, she remained unconcerned.

As for Lin Xun, he cared even less. Everyone knew that he and Cheng Yu hailed from Fangchun Mountain. Since fate had given them a chance to meet, he had no reason to avoid it.

“Deacon Tao, I’ll take my leave first.”

Seeing his senior sister Cheng Yu approach, Lin Xun smiled faintly and excused himself, intending to escort her back to his own abode.

“I knew you didn’t care about the Nine Peaks Dao Contest. Go on.” Tao Leng waved him off with a smile.

Lin Xun nodded and left with her at once.

“Senior Sister, this way.” He greeted Cheng Yu with a gentle smile as she walked toward him.

She hummed softly in reply and followed, her short black hair swaying with each step, adding a quiet charm to her presence. The sight of the two departing together drew countless stares. Many of the Origin Sect experts were left stunned, their expressions shifting unpredictably. Yet no one dared to stop them.

When they arrived at Lin Xun’s abode, Cheng Yu finally exhaled a long breath, as if the weight pressing on her heart had lifted.

“Senior Sister, were you nervous earlier?” Lin Xun asked with a smile, pouring tea for her.

Cheng Yu lowered her head, her voice tinged with embarrassment. “I did feel a little uncomfortable.”

Lin Xun was taken aback. Jun Huan had long told him that Sixteenth Senior Sister Cheng Yu was reserved and shy, but he never expected her to still be this way even after attaining the Immortal Stage.

“It’s fine. This is the Origin Sect, and we’ve done nothing improper. There’s no need to care about what others think,” Lin Xun said with a reassuring smile.

Cheng Yu hummed softly in acknowledgment, taking the tea Lin Xun offered with both hands. Her starry eyes lowered, her posture meek and gentle, giving Lin Xun the strange illusion that she wasn’t his senior sister but instead a fragile little treasure that needed his care and protection, and stirring an unexpected tenderness in him.

“Junior Brother...why did you call me here?” Cheng Yu finally asked in a low voice, her tone hesitant. The atmosphere grew faintly awkward.

“Well, nothing serious. I just wanted to ask about how things have been for you, Third Senior Sister, and the others in the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court.”

Cheng Yu’s voice was soft and clear, though her gaze remained lowered as she answered, “We’ve all been well. Before I left, Third Senior Sister told me that if I saw you, I should tell you not to worry about us. Senior Brothers Pu Zhen and Xue Ya have already told everyone about your recent situation.”

Hearing that Pu Zhen and Xue Ya had already reunited with Third Senior Sister and the others, Lin Xun felt a weight lift from his heart and he nodded with a smile. “That’s good.”

After that, he suddenly found himself at a loss for words. It was because Cheng Yu gave him such an unfamiliar feeling, as if he was facing a gentle, shy young girl, and he was afraid any careless word might offend her.

It was a strange feeling. And so, the atmosphere once again grew subtly awkward.

Lin Xun finally couldn’t hold back and asked, “Um...Senior Sister, do you really have nothing you want to say to me?”

Cheng Yu blinked in surprise, before gently setting down the teacup in her hand. She hesitated for a long moment, then finally whispered, “Junior Brother...I’ve been cultivating under Master since I was a child. I’ve never understood the matters between men and women. So, I...I’m afraid...afraid that...”

Lin Xun tilted his head. “Afraid of what?”

Cheng Yu’s delicate, beautiful features flushed crimson, like a burning sunset. Gathering all her courage, she finally blurted out, “I’m afraid I’ll let down your feelings.”

The next instant, she lowered her head, as if she wanted to bury it into the ground, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

Lin Xun froze as though struck by lightning. “What?!”