608: Xuan Lie, get out of this cave!

"Xuanming Wilderness, what are you doing? Let Xuan Xiao go!"

As Xuan Xiao's mind went blank, a furious shout followed.

Xuan Taihuang appeared right after, staring coldly at Xuanming Wilderness:

"What? Trying to snatch a treasure in public? Try touching Xuan Xiao!"

Xuanming Wilderness loosened his grip and scoffed, "I was just asking!"

"Cough, cough, cough..." Xuan Xiao, who had nearly suffocated from having his neck suddenly gripped, now coughed repeatedly after being abruptly released.

"Xuan Xiao, are you alright?" Xuan Taihuang looked over.

"Reporting to Saint Xuan Ruler, I'm fine..." Xuan Xiao's mind was still reeling. He didn't know why the Saint Xuan Rulers had suddenly all appeared, but he answered without hesitation when questioned.

"Good that you're fine."

A hint of relief flashed in Xuan Taihuang's eyes. He then gave Xuanming Wilderness another cold look before turning back to Xuan Xiao, asking softly, "Xuan Xiao, did you obtain that Space Source Pearl?"

"?"

Xuan Xiao was instantly dumbfounded.

Xuanming Wilderness's aggressive questioning had already puzzled him, but now his own Saint Xuan Ruler was asking the same thing?

He obtained the Space Source Pearl?

What a joke!

If he had obtained the Space Source Pearl, would he have been kicked out?

Xuan Xiao was bewildered but still honestly replied, "Reporting to Saint Xuan Ruler, I did not obtain the Space Source Pearl!"

"Didn't get it? Then what's with your ranking of ten trial points?" Xuan Taihuang's brows furrowed slightly.

"Ten trial points?"

Xuan Xiao was even more confused:

"What ten trial points? When I came out, I had zero points."

He and Lin Yang hadn't participated in the first or second rounds, so how could he have trial points, and ten at that?

"Zero points?" Xuan Taihuang's gaze sharpened. "The second round rankings have been updated. Although you're still in last place at seventh, you indeed have ten trial points!"

"Ah?"

Xuan Xiao was completely stunned. He instinctively wanted to say it must be a mistake, but then he seemed to realize something. His mouth dropped open, his eyes widened, and he incredulously blurted out:

"No way? Could it be... Lin Yang... got the Space Source Pearl??"

He was dumbfounded!

Completely dumbfounded!

Aside from this possibility, he couldn't think of any other reason why he would have received ten trial points!

The Space Source Pearl's trial points were exactly ten!

According to the rules of Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven, if Lin Yang obtained the Space Source Pearl, then his name would appear in the rankings!

Now, all the current circumstances pointed to Lin Yang possibly having obtained the Space Source Pearl!

Xuan Xiao was completely bewildered!

How could Lin Yang have possibly obtained the Space Source Pearl?!

"Lin Yang obtained the Space Source Pearl?"

Hearing this, Xuan Taihuang glanced at the even more somber Xuanming Wilderness and couldn't help but say, "Xuan Xiao, tell us exactly what happened before you came out! How did Lin Yang get the Space Source Pearl?"

They could only see the rankings through the stone tablet's projection, not the situation inside Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven. Now they were very curious about what had transpired inside.

How could Lin Yang have snatched the Space Source Pearl from under the noses of Butcher Owl and Tantai Ming, two Invincible Emperors?

"Ah, this..." Xuan Xiao was still in a daze, and subconsciously quickly recounted the situation at the Time:

"At that Time, Lin Yang and I wanted to take the opportunity to try and contend for the Space Source Pearl."

"But there was a Time limit placed on it. The moment Lin Yang made a move, we were discovered, and I was immediately kicked out. As for Lin Yang, he was also attacked by Butcher Owl. I don't know what happened after that!"

The news of Lin Yang obtaining the Space Source Pearl was too shocking!

It made his scalp tingle!

How would he know how Lin Yang managed to snatch it!

Currently, Xuan Xiao was in a constant state of dizziness.

Lin Yang actually snatched the Space Source Pearl!

He felt so happy he could fly!

Just moments ago, he was worried that Lin Yang might be killed by Butcher Owl, but in the blink of an eye, he received news from the Saint Xuan Rulers that Lin Yang had seemingly obtained the Space Source Pearl. Xuan Xiao was almost ecstatic.

His answer left the Saint Xuan Rulers somewhat speechless.

Not a single piece of useful information!

Xuan Taihuang pondered for a moment and said, "Although it's not yet certain, judging from the trial points, the possibility of him obtaining the Space Source Pearl is extremely high."

"Because neither of you participated in the first round of trials, and the second round of trials was quite difficult, no one has yet achieved a perfect score. Yet you suddenly gained ten trial points. Other than him obtaining the Space Source Pearl after you were kicked out, there should be no other possibility."

Xuan Xiao nodded vigorously.

The situation was now largely clear. Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, those ten trial points were enough to explain everything.

The Space Source Pearl might indeed have been obtained by Lin Yang!

"Saint Xuan Ruler, that Space Source Pearl..." Xuan Xiao suddenly spoke, "Lin Yang risked his life to obtain it, so shouldn't it..."

Although he couldn't see the situation, it was imaginable that for Lin Yang to snatch the Space Source Pearl from two Invincible Emperors, it would have been an incredibly perilous endeavor.

And according to the rules, everything within Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven belonged to the Ancient Country. The honored guests were there to assist the princes in their trials, and any trial rewards obtained could be first collected by the corresponding lineage of the Ancient Country, which would then provide appropriate compensation.

This was why Xuanming Wilderness and Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness had both regarded the Space Source Pearl as their own property when they discussed it earlier.

But now, Xuan Xiao wanted to try and secure the Space Source Pearl for Lin Yang.

Lin Yang himself excelled in the Space Dao, and the Space Source Pearl was undoubtedly the most suitable magic treasure for him. Even giving him another Dao weapon wouldn't be as appropriate as this Space Source Pearl.

Before he could finish his sentence, Xuan Taihuang already understood his meaning and immediately smiled, "Xuan Xiao, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, although our lineage isn't strong, we can still afford to give away a Space Source Pearl."

Xuan Xiao was overjoyed upon hearing this and repeatedly bowed deeply, "Thank you, Saint Xuan Ruler!"

"You may wait here for him to come out." Xuan Taihuang was also very pleased.

For Lin Yang to be able to snatch the Space Source Pearl from an Invincible Emperor's grasp indicated that his strength was at least not too weak.

And after obtaining the Space Source Pearl, the magic treasure most suited to him, he would certainly be able to contend with an Invincible Emperor head-on.

Their lineage would finally have one more Invincible Emperor. He naturally wouldn't confiscate the Space Source Pearl for the sake of a hundred million contribution points.

An extra hundred million contribution points wouldn't improve much for him, but having one more Invincible Emperor meant something entirely different for the people of their lineage.

Xuan Taihuang was very clear on this point, so he immediately decided to give the Space Source Pearl directly to Lin Yang.

"You also need to establish a good relationship with him. Once he refines the Space Source Pearl, he should be able to contend with an Invincible Emperor head-on," Xuan Taihuang added.

"Xuan Xiao understands." Xuan Xiao repeatedly agreed.

Establish a good relationship?

Needless to say!

Xuan Taihuang left contentedly, returning to the stone tablet projection.

Xuanming Wilderness, however, snorted coldly and also departed, though filled with rage.

After the Saint Xuan Rulers left, Xuan Xiao grabbed Butler Fu's arm and excitedly said:

"Butler Fu, you heard it, didn't you? Lin Yang got the Space Source Pearl, and he's going to become an Invincible Emperor too!"

"He already improved during his one or two thousand years in the Grotto Heaven. Now with the Space Source Pearl, he will be an existence that can directly contend with an Invincible Emperor."

"I actually have an Invincible Emperor as my honored guest!!"

Xuan Xiao was very excited, and truly very happy!

Butler Fu smiled, gently patting Xuan Xiao's arm: "Congratulations, Your Highness. Your Highness is the first prince to have an Invincible Emperor as an honored guest!"

"Haha, our lineage also has an Invincible Emperor now. I'd like to see how arrogant Xuan Lie can be after this!" Xuan Xiao was so happy he was practically dancing.

At the location of the seven Saint Xuan Rulers.

Most of them smiled knowingly as they sensed Xuan Xiao's actions.

Only Xuanming Wilderness's killing intent surged: "Damn that Lin Yang!"

In his heart, he had already regarded the Space Source Pearl as his own property.

Even if Butcher Owl hadn't snatched it from Tantai Ming, he could have paid a higher price to exchange for it from Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness.

But now, the Space Source Pearl had been snatched by Lin Yang, and Xuan Taihuang had openly stated that he would give it away, which meant he had no chance of obtaining the Space Source Pearl anymore!

He was naturally furious and indignant.

"A mere Ten Thousand Laws Realm, worthy of the Space Source Pearl? Hmph!" Xuanming Wilderness snorted inwardly, as several plans surfaced in his mind... Inside Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven.

Time flew by, a hundred years had passed.

On this day, the Grotto Heaven Spirit's voice once again echoed throughout Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven: "The third round of trials begins. Please report to the stone tablet immediately."

By the Cave Heaven River.

"Finally, completely refined!"

Lin Yang also finished refining the Space Source Pearl just as the Grotto Heaven Spirit's voice sounded.

Although he knew the rules of Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven, this Space Source Pearl was truly too compatible with him, and he had already decided to try and keep it.

At worst, he would do other things for the Saint Xuan Ancient Country to repay this favor.

"The third round of trials has begun, but Xuan Xiao has already been kicked out. Without his prince's token, I cannot report and therefore cannot participate in the third round of trials."

Lin Yang looked in the direction of the stone tablet, a few traces of coldness flashing in his eyes:

"That Xuan Lie has too much killing intent towards me, and even sent Quality Glutton to assassinate me, almost destroying Zhu Cang Country. Although I have a chance to kill him now, if I do, once I leave Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven, I will inevitably be captured on the spot by the Saint Xuan Rulers of the Saint Xuan Ancient Country."

He really wanted to take the opportunity to kill Xuan Lie, but Lin Yang felt it wasn't worth exchanging this guy's life for his own.

After some thought, Lin Yang had an idea.

"Since he kicked Xuan Xiao out, I'll just kick him out too!"

Lin Yang revealed a cold smile, and with a movement of his figure, he headed towards the stone tablet.

Before each round of trials began, the princes had to gather and report at the stone tablet, so there was no need to waste Time searching.

Soon, Lin Yang also arrived at the stone tablet and saw Xuan Lie being continuously protected by Butcher Owl's power.

"He's quite cautious, actually using an Invincible Emperor's power for protection the whole Time!" Lin Yang sensed Butcher Owl's intention.

He probably worried about being ambushed and having Xuan Lie kicked out.

"Heh heh, since I can't ambush him, I'll just kick him out openly."

Lin Yang smiled faintly, no longer concealing himself, and appeared on the spot.

Now that he had refined the Space Source Pearl, his power might even be slightly stronger than an Invincible Emperor.

Since there was no opportunity for a surprise attack, he would just openly kick Xuan Lie out of the Grotto Heaven!

"Lin Yang?"

"What are you doing here?"

Seeing Lin Yang suddenly appear, everyone was startled.

Everyone now knew that Lin Yang had taken the Space Source Pearl, and after a hundred years, he must have already refined it.

After refining it, he would be an existence comparable to an Invincible Emperor.

An Invincible Emperor suddenly appearing naturally put all the princes on guard.

"Heh heh, Xuan Lie, I've come to send you out of the Grotto Heaven." Lin Yang didn't waste words and directly stated his intention.

The Space Source Pearl "swirled" and appeared above his head, its powerful aura locking onto Xuan Lie.

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of all the princes changed.

Xuan Lie was even more enraged: "Lin Yang! You actually dare to try and kick this prince out of the Grotto Heaven?! How audacious of you!"

"Heh heh, are you going out yourself, or should I make you?" Lin Yang looked at him with a smile.

Xuan Lie's expression froze.

An Invincible Emperor targeting him like this made him feel a little panicked.

"Lin Yang!"

Butcher Owl spoke:

"Even if you have refined the Space Source Pearl, at most you've only reached the power level of an Invincible Emperor. To speak like this, aren't you being a bit too disrespectful to this Emperor?"

"You?" Lin Yang's peripheral vision swept over Butcher Owl. "When I hadn't even reached the power level of an Invincible Emperor, you couldn't do anything to me, let alone now?"

"You—" Butcher Owl's old face instantly flushed with anger.

"Enough talk!"

The Space Source Pearl rotated above Lin Yang's head, and a long spear appeared in his hand, pointing directly at Butcher Owl:

"Butcher Owl, come fight!"

Boom!

Butcher Owl's aura instantly surged, and the magic weapon long saber in his hand materialized, piercing through space and slashing towards Lin Yang.

Being pointed at with a magic weapon like this, Butcher Owl could no longer hold back. Without saying a word, he launched his attack.

Buzz.

Facing Butcher Owl's attack, Lin Yang smiled faintly. The Space Source Pearl above his head hummed slightly, and he was already in a different spatial layer.

Previously, using spatial layering by himself consumed quite a bit of his energy, making it difficult to fully withstand Butcher Owl's attacks.

But now with the Space Source Pearl, Lin Yang could easily place himself within multiple spatial layers, completely negating Butcher Owl's attacks.

As for power.

"Space Source Pearl, suppress!"

Lin Yang murmured, and a spatial cage suppressed Butcher Owl.

At the same Time, the chains of the Space Spirit Lock also coiled around Butcher Owl.

Without the power boost of the Space Source Pearl, the power of Space Dao techniques was still somewhat inferior to an Invincible Emperor, but now with the Space Source Pearl, the Space Spirit Lock's attack power had increased to the Invincible Emperor level.

The chains of the long whips encircled Butcher Owl, making him struggle to cope.

"Hiss!"

Lin Yang brandished the long spear in his hand, transforming into a silver light that pierced through Time and space, stabbing towards Butcher Owl.

Wherever the silver light passed, space collapsed, and life was extinguished.

It was as terrifying as Butcher Owl's strike back then.

"Invincible Emperor!"

"He has indeed ascended to the power level of an Invincible Emperor!"

Xuan Huang and the others watching from the side all sighed inwardly.

"Xuan Lie, get out of the Grotto Heaven!"

The next instant, Lin Yang suddenly shifted his power to envelop Xuan Lie, and the powerful force directly caused Xuan Lie to vomit blood from the shock.

"Lin Yang, you dare—"

Xuan Lie suppressed the old blood that threatened to gush from his throat, his eyes wide with fury.