114: The Battle of the Prodigies of All Races, the Controller of the Planes

Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Sure enough.

The control over the Plane Passage is in the Central District.

Moreover, the passage back to the original world seems particularly unique.

"Central District..." Lin Fan pondered for a moment. "Tell me everything you know about the Central District and the Plane Passage."

Blood Emperor organized his thoughts and slowly said:

"The Blood Prison Battlefield is roughly divided into five major regions: the East, West, South, and North Districts, and the core Central District."

"The situation in the four districts is similar; they are all carved up by local forces or powerful experts who ended up here, constantly fighting each other for resources."

"In our East District, for example, there were previously Three Emperors standing side-by-side."

"But the Central District is completely different." Blood Emperor's tone was serious. "The Central District is where true powerhouses gather. There are Sects with ancient Legacies, Prodigies from various great planes, and even the legendary Battlefield Enforcers maintaining order."

"The top forces in the four districts might only be considered second-rate or even third-rate in the Central District."

Ice Soul took over the conversation: "The biggest feature of the Central District is the Myriad Races Prodigy Battle."

"Every ten years, the major forces in the Central District jointly host a grand event that sweeps across the entire Blood Prison Battlefield, inviting Prodigies from all races to participate."

"It is said that those who rank high can not only receive unimaginable rewards but also gain a chance for Plane Transference."

"Plane Transference?" Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

"Yes." Ice Soul nodded. "But the specific plane one can transfer to seems to be controlled by the organizers."

"Historically, there have indeed been Prodigies who left the Blood Prison Battlefield this way, but no one knows where they went."

Blood Emperor added: "Aside from the Myriad Races Prodigy Battle, the major top forces in the Central District should also control some stable Plane Passages, used for trading resources and transmitting information with other planes."

"But these are their core secrets, and outsiders have no way of knowing them."

Lin Fan listened quietly, the rhythm of his fingers tapping the table slightly accelerating.

Central District... Myriad Races Prodigy Battle... Plane Transference... It seems that if he wants to find the passage back to his original world, or even find the enemies from those ancient Secret Realms, the Central District is an unavoidable stop.

Moreover, he might be able to find clues about the Secret Realms of the 'Red Dragon, Ice Phoenix, and Demonic Ape' three races there.

"Right," Lin Fan suddenly recalled something and looked at Ice Soul. "You just said you arrived at the Blood Prison Battlefield 105 years ago?"

Ice Soul nodded: "Yes."

"How did you arrive?" Lin Fan asked. "Through a Plane Passage? Or a Spatial Rift?"

A trace of memory flashed in Ice Soul's eyes, and she whispered: "This subordinate was originally the Saintess of the Profound Ice Sect in the Profound Ice Great World. Due to internal strife within the Sect, I was ambushed by an enemy and thrown into a random Spatial Rift. When I woke up... I was already here."

Random Spatial Rift.

Lin Fan was deep in thought.

It seems that besides official Plane Passages, there are also unstable Spatial Rifts that randomly throw people into the Blood Prison Battlefield.

Wasn't he himself slapped by the Martial Maniac, shattering the Ruin Space and causing him to fall into a Plane Passage, which brought him here?

"Blood Emperor, what about you?" Lin Fan looked at Blood Emperor.

Blood Emperor was silent for a moment, then said: "This subordinate... is originally a native of the Blood Prison Battlefield."

Lin Fan was slightly surprised.

Blood Emperor explained: "The Blood Prison Battlefield does not only have outsiders. There are also natives here, but they are few in number and mostly live in hidden places."

"So that's how it is." Lin Fan nodded.

"Lord Lin," Blood Emperor hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you... looking to find the passage back to your original plane?"

"Yes." Lin Fan admitted frankly. "But not right now."

He stood up, walked to the window of the main hall, and looked toward the Central District.

"I still have some scores unsettled in my original world."

"Those three old dogs, and the Secret Realms behind them, are still living comfortably there."

"When I go back..."

Lin Fan's voice was calm, but the temperature in the hall plummeted:

"I must bring them a grand gift."

For example, an entire elite army from the Blood Prison War Zone?

Or, a few Martial Emperor-level enforcers?

Blood Emperor and Ice Soul exchanged glances, both seeing shock in the other's eyes.

This Lord's ambition is far beyond unifying the East District, or even dominating the Blood Prison Battlefield!

He intends to... fight his way back to his original plane to seek vengeance!

How domineering! How insane!

But for some reason, both felt a faint sense of excitement in their hearts.

Following such a Lord, how could the road ahead not be spectacular?

[Ding! Revealing the vengeance plan, dominance exposed, prestige value +5000!]

[Current prestige value: 123,570 points!]

"Alright, I generally understand the situation with the Central District and the Plane Passage."

Lin Fan turned and looked at the two:

"For the next month, you two will fully integrate the East District's resources and train the army."

"In a month, I want the East District to be a solid block, with strong soldiers and sturdy horses."

"Then..."

A cold arc curved on his lips:

"We will go to the Central District and meet those so-called Prodigies."

"And while we're at it, the key to the Plane Passage..."

"We'll seize it."

Blood Emperor and Ice Soul were invigorated, replying in unison: "Yes!"

Just then.

Urgent footsteps suddenly came from outside the hall. A Personal Guard rushed in and knelt on one knee:

"Reporting, Lord Lin! Three people have arrived outside the city, claiming to be Envoys from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in the Central District, requesting an audience with Lord Lin!"

Envoys from the Central District?

That fast?

Everyone in the hall was stunned.

A hint of amusement flashed in Lin Fan's eyes.

"It seems someone in the Central District has noticed us."

"That's fine."

"It saves me a trip."

"Let them enter."

"I'd like to see if these Envoys from the Central District are here to offer goodwill..."

He paused, then grinned:

"Or to deliver heads."

[Ding! Central District Envoys arrive suddenly, calmly receiving them, prestige value +3000!]

[Current prestige value: 126,570 points!]

...A moment later.

Three figures entered the main hall, guided by the Personal Guard.

Leading them was a middle-aged stout man, dressed in a golden brocade robe, with a kind face and a protruding belly. He wore a professional smile, like a shrewd merchant.

Behind him followed a man and a woman. The man had a stern face and carried a long sword on his back, while the woman was charmingly attractive, her eyes darting around.

The three had restrained auras, but Lin Fan could tell at a glance that the stout man was at the Peak Martial King cultivation level, and the two behind him were both at the Late Stage Martial King level.

Furthermore, they faintly carried an air of "nobility" and "superiority" that was distinctly different from the Martial Artists of the East District, as if they came from a higher civilization.

"I am Wealthy Gold, a Deacon of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Greetings, City Lord Lin."

The stout man smiled and cupped his hands, his gaze sweeping across the hall. It lingered for a moment on Blood Emperor and Ice Soul, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

"These two are my Attendants, Golden Sword and Golden Jade."

The man carrying the long sword and the charming woman nodded slightly as a greeting.

Lin Fan remained seated in the main seat, not rising, merely raising his hand casually:

"Sit."

Wealthy Gold didn't mind, smiling as he sat down in the guest seat, while Golden Sword and Golden Jade stood behind him.

"City Lord Lin is truly young and promising," Wealthy Gold opened with flattery. "Unifying the East District as a Martial King—such a feat would be enough to cause a sensation even in the Central District."

"Spare me the formalities." Lin Fan interrupted directly. "Get straight to the point. What do you need me for?"

Wealthy Gold's smile didn't change, as if he had already anticipated Lin Fan's style:

"City Lord Lin is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush."

"I have come this time on behalf of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to invite City Lord Lin to participate in the Myriad Races Prodigy Battle, which will be held in the Central District three months from now."

Saying this, he took out a Gilded Invitation Card and sent it flying through the air toward Lin Fan.

Lin Fan took the invitation card. It felt heavy in his hand, made of a material that was neither gold nor jade. The five large characters 'Myriad Races Prodigy Battle' were inscribed on its surface using Ancient Runes, and faint Law fluctuations circulated around it.

"Myriad Races Prodigy Battle..." Lin Fan toyed with the invitation card. "I heard that the rewards for this competition are generous, and there's a chance for Plane Transference?"

Wealthy Gold's eyes lit up: "City Lord Lin is indeed well-informed."

"That's right. The top ten in the Prodigy Battle can not only obtain vast resources and Divine Weapons and Cultivation Techniques, but also gain one opportunity for Plane Transference to go to a higher plane for cultivation and experience!"

"Furthermore, the top three can even receive personal guidance from the Battlefield Enforcers!"

He paused, lowering his voice and adopting a seductive tone:

"Moreover, with City Lord Lin's talent and strength, if you can shine brilliantly in the Prodigy Battle, perhaps... you could directly receive invitations from the Central District's top forces, or even gain the qualification to control the Plane Passage!"

Control the Plane Passage?

Lin Fan's eyes flickered slightly.

This was indeed what he needed most right now.