137: The Chaos Martial Emperor... will definitely succeed.

"Cough cough..."

Seventh Master wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Lin Fan, who had returned to his original form, his face pale but his eyes still sharp. He suddenly smiled:

"Good kid..."

"You really are something."

He shook his head, returning to his lazy demeanor, and picked up his wine gourd for another gulp:

"Alright, no more fighting."

"If we keep fighting, this entire hall will be torn down."

"City Lord Xiao would be heartbroken."

Xiao Wuya then came back to his senses and said with a bitter smile, "Seventh Master, you exaggerate. To witness such a spectacular battle, even if this hall were to be torn down, it would be worth it."

"Cut the act."

Seventh Master waved his hand and looked at Lin Fan:

"Kid, I acknowledge your strength."

"Fight well in the Prodigy Battle."

"If... you can get into the top three."

He paused, then said meaningfully:

"Perhaps, I can tell you some... secrets about the Plane Passage."

"Even help you... find your way home."

Lin Fan's pupils constricted.

Home!

This was his most urgent need right now!

"Is that true?"

"I, Seventh Master, never lie."

Seventh Master took a gulp of wine, turned, stepped out, and disappeared into the Void Realm.

Only a ethereal voice remained:

"Prepare well."

"The Prodigy Battle... is far more brutal than you imagine."

...After Seventh Master left, the hall fell into a long silence.

The gazes of all the Prodigies towards Lin Fan had completely changed.

From initial disdain and contempt, to later apprehension and shock, and now... reverence!

A formidable individual who could force back even a Battlefield Enforcer was no longer someone they could look up to.

"City Lord Lin..."

Xiao Wuya stepped forward, smiling bitterly:

"Please forgive what happened today."

"I will strictly discipline Wuchen."

"As for the Prodigy Battle..."

He paused, then said solemnly:

"The Sacred City will provide you with all conveniences."

"I wish you... a triumphant victory."

Lin Fan nodded, saying nothing more.

The purpose of today's battle had been achieved.

Establishing authority, demonstrating strength, and deterring minor troublemakers.

He even unexpectedly received a promise from Seventh Master.

The harvest was abundant.

"Let's go."

He turned, leading Su Muyu, Qin Yue, Gan Iron Pillar, and others out of the hall.

No one dared to stop them.

They didn't even have the courage to look up directly at his retreating figure... Back at Prodigy Tower, in Courtyard No. 1 of the 'Heaven' character district.

As soon as Lin Fan entered the room, he 'pffft' spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning as pale as paper.

"Lord City Lord!" Gan Iron Pillar exclaimed in alarm.

"I'm fine." Lin Fan waved his hand, sat cross-legged, and quickly activated the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to absorb the surrounding Spiritual Qi for healing.

Forcibly fusing the three bodies and using the Chaos Reversion Strike had put too much strain on him.

Not only had it exhausted all his Protective Aura, but his Divine Soul had also suffered a considerable backlash.

If Seventh Master hadn't stopped in time, he might have truly run out of oil if the fight had continued.

"It seems the secret art of three-body Fusion cannot be easily used..."

Lin Fan meditated for half an hour before he barely recovered a little.

He opened his eyes and looked at the System panel.

[Host: Lin Fan]

[Cultivation: Peak Martial King (severely injured, requires three days of recuperation)]

[Law Comprehension: Sword Dao (18%), Devouring (15%), Space-Time (12%), Strength (8%), Five Elements (5% each)]

[prestige value: 70570 points]

"The Future Body is powerful, but its consumption is also great..."

Lin Fan pondered.

That battle just now gave him a deeper understanding of the Space-Time Law, especially the 'future' dimension.

If he could Cultivate the Future Body to a higher level, and even summon an ' entity' (physical) Future Body, his combat power would reach an unimaginable level!

However, that would require time.

"The most urgent task is to recover from my injuries as quickly as possible and prepare for the Prodigy Battle."

"And... earn more prestige value."

A glint flashed in Lin Fan's eyes.

The Prodigy Battle, with its gathering of strong individuals and continuous battles.

Isn't this... a great opportunity to score points?

"Iron Pillar."

He looked at the worried Gan Iron Pillar beside him:

"How much of that battle did you understand?"

Gan Iron Pillar scratched his head, honestly saying:

"I... I only understood a little."

"That uncle in green clothes seemed very powerful."

"But Lord City Lord is even more powerful!"

"Mm." Lin Fan nodded, "Cultivate the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength well."

"In the future, you can also be that powerful."

"Really?!" Gan Iron Pillar's eyes lit up.

"Really." Lin Fan smiled, "So, go Cultivate now."

"Yes! Lord City Lord!"

Gan Iron Pillar excitedly ran off to practice his Cultivation Technique.

Lin Fan looked at his retreating figure, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

With a Heart of a Babe, Innate Divine Strength, and the Heaven Rank Body Refining Cultivation Technique, Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength... Gan Iron Pillar's future was limitless.

Perhaps he could become his subordinate's... first fierce general to Breakthrough to Martial Emperor.

After arranging everything, Lin Fan closed his eyes again to meditate.

Three days later, the Prodigy Battle qualifiers would begin.

He had to recover to his Peak state before then.

And... comprehend as many Laws as possible!

"Chaos Martial Emperor..."

Lin Fan silently chanted in his heart:

"I will definitely succeed!"

[Ding! Post-battle comprehension, firm Dao Heart, prestige value +3000!]

[Current prestige value: 73570 points!]

...Three days later.

Ten Thousand Races Holy City's central plaza was packed with people.

Over one hundred thousand Prodigies from the five major regions gathered here, awaiting the opening of the Myriad Races Battlefield Secret Realm.

At the forefront of the plaza, ten huge light screens floated, displaying the "Battle Merit Point Ranking" in real time.

Currently, the List (ranking) was blank, waiting for the Secret Realm to open and the hunt to begin.

Lin Fan stood at the very front of the Eastern District's contingent, dressed in black, his aura fully recovered, even more introverted and profound than before.

After three days of recuperation and comprehension, his injuries were healed, and his mastery of the Five Elements Law had advanced further. Now, all Five Elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth had reached the ' Beginner (Beginner) (8%)' level, with a faint prototype (rudimentary form) of cyclical generation between them.

Although there was still a long way to go before Fusion with Chaos, he had at least laid a solid foundation.

Behind him, Su Muyu and Qin Yue's auras were condensed, their ice-elemental Cultivation Techniques subtly imbued with the true essence of Ice Soul.

Gan Iron Pillar, on the other hand, was excitedly looking around, his vital Qi like a Dragon, clearly showing further progress in his Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength.

"Is that Lin Fan? The fierce individual who forced back Seventh Master?"

"He looks so young... is he really only a Peak Martial King?"

"I heard his Future Body alone could contend with a Late Stage Martial Emperor, is that true?"

"Who's that silly boy (silly kid) behind him? His vital Qi is terrifying!"

Countless gazes converged, and discussions buzzed.

After the battle at that night's banquet, Lin Fan's reputation had spread completely. Now, in the hearts of many Prodigies, he was one of the biggest favorites to win this Prodigy Battle!

"Silence!"

From the high platform, Xiao Wuya's voice, like a great bell, resounded throughout the entire venue.

"The Myriad Races Battlefield Secret Realm will open in one quarter of an hour!"

"The rules are as follows!"