Second Awakening, I am Lin Xiao!

"You lost!"

I lost?

I actually lost?

Ji Xiangnan's eyes were somewhat unfocused as he knelt on the ground, his heart somewhat shattered. He couldn't accept this outcome.

Once upon a time, everyone praised him as the invincible Prodigy of this generation; no one could compare to him.

And he had always believed this. At the same time, to maintain this glory in the eyes of the world, he secretly trained like a madman.

He trained when others rested, and he trained twice as hard when others trained.

He had originally thought that in this battle, he would still stand at the pinnacle, proving to the world that he, Ji Xiangnan, was worthy.

Was he merely a flash in the pan?

Failing at the very beginning, unable to even achieve a fleeting moment of glory.

At this moment, he was disheartened, completely unaware of any movement from the outside world. His will was sinking, his belief was collapsing.

This defeat shattered his invincible Dao Heart, which he had held all along.

The Emperor Dragon Qi that once inspired awe now showed signs of dissipating.

"Ji Xiangnan!"

Who?

Who is calling me?

Ji Xiangnan, immersed in endless darkness, managed to lift his head. It was the person in front of him.

Who is he?

Is he the one who defeated me?

Ji Xiangnan's state made the five people on the main stage feel a bad premonition.

"He's showing signs of Qi Deviation and a shattered Dao Heart!" Zheng Guoqing was extremely nervous. Any loss of a Prodigy of Ji Xiangnan's caliber would be an extremely heavy blow to the entire Dragon Nation.

Not to mention the immense power behind him.

"This is bad! It seems the defeat in this match has truly dealt him a massive blow."

Cai Rongguang of Dawn University frowned deeply.

"This child's path has been too smooth, he's been praised too highly by everyone. He can only overcome this hurdle himself. If he passes, his future is boundless; if not..."

Lin Xiao noticed something was wrong and kept calling the other party's name.

"Ji Xiangnan!"

Ji Xiangnan's hollow eyes stared blankly at Lin Xiao, his pale face making many spectators feel a pang of heartache.

How could the once infinitely glorious Emperor of the Mortal Realm fall to such a state!

"Ji Xiangnan."

Lin Xiao's Mental Energy perceived the other party's current state, and his tone suddenly became calm.

"I thought you were a respectable opponent, but I didn't expect you to be as fragile as a piece of paper."

Lin Xiao chuckled, his words full of mockery!

"Someone like you doesn't deserve to be called a Prodigy. I actually regret my previous actions; what a waste!"

Lin Xiao shook his head again, then turned away, no longer paying attention to the other party. The sharp blade hovering above his head also disappeared.

Ji Xiangnan's heart was struggling. He heard every word Lin Xiao said, not missing a single one.

Doesn't deserve to be a Prodigy?

Me!

Ji Xiangnan!

I don't deserve to be a Prodigy?

I disappointed him?

Innumerable emotions erupted. Ji Xiangnan's heart roared, the invincible belief hidden deep within him screamed, and his unyielding will burned.

"Stop... stop!"

Lin Xiao seemed not to hear, continuing to walk unhurriedly.

"I told you to stop!"

Ji Xiangnan's broken body stood up, like a decaying body in the wind, giving the impression that a gentle breeze could knock him down.

Lin Xiao stopped, but did not turn around.

"I..."

"I am Ji Xiangnan!"

"I am the Emperor of the Mortal Realm!"

"I have not yet been defeated!"

With that said!

The Emperor Dragon Qi, which had become sparse, instantly erupted. Ji Xiangnan once again stood tall, chest out, as if the revered Emperor had returned.

A brilliant golden sword light shone in the sky. This sword light actually possessed an aura even stronger than the previous Golden Giant Dragon.

"emperor dragon sword!"

"Is this a secondary Awakening!?" Zheng Guoqing was about to lose his footing; he looked at this scene in disbelief.

With dull yet firm words, Ji Xiangnan had actually undergone a secondary Awakening under these circumstances!

Secondary Awakening!

It is a heaven-sent Opportunity that Awakened Ones can only dream of. It does not directly enhance an Awakened One's cultivation strength.

However, it is a grand path to the heavens. Only those with an extremely firm Dao Heart, great perseverance, and great Opportunity might be able to touch it.

Every true secondary Awakened One is a favored child of heaven and earth. They possess an invincible belief, and their thoughts are clear and unhindered.

"No, it's not a true secondary Awakening yet!" Zheng Guoqing spoke again: "But he has already touched the edge; he's just missing one Opportunity!"

This was truly astonishing. This match was really overturning their understanding!

Ji Xiangnan was now in a wondrous state. He felt incredibly relaxed, as if all the previous shackles had disappeared. He had never felt so at ease!

"Lin Xiao! Thank you!"

Ji Xiangnan looked earnestly at Lin Xiao, who had his back to him. If not for the other party, he didn't know how long it would take him to reach his current state.

"Lin Xiao, this is my strongest move at the moment! Regardless of victory or defeat in this battle, I, Ji Xiangnan, acknowledge you!"

Lin Xiao finally turned around, looking somewhat speechless.

No, I just mocked you a little, and you actually Breakthrough?

Is there any justice?

Is there any law?

What the hell is secondary Awakening?

He had heard the old man's loud voice from the main stage clearly!

However, now was not the time to think about such things. He also displayed the demeanor of a Prodigy!

"Good! Then let's decide the victor with one move!"

He could sense that the other party's condition was not good; it was just that profound, ethereal state that was propping him up.

"emperor dragon sword!"

"Time-Space Annihilation!"

Lin Xiao unleashed a move he had never used before: Time-Space Annihilation!

The Space-Time Sacred Law Origin, transcending the mundane, vibrated slightly. The entire arena space fell into turbulence, countless cracks appeared, and this Domain seemed to lose both time and space.

It transformed into a realm abandoned by the Dao, rejected by everything, and rejecting everything!

That powerful emperor dragon sword was continuously eroded by this shattered time-space.

Finally, it was annihilated along with this abandoned time-space.

"Pfft!"

Ji Xiangnan spat out another mouthful of blood, but this time he forcibly held himself up, not letting himself fall.

His messy hair swayed continuously. He smiled bitterly; he had still lost!

"I am defeated!"

After speaking, he looked up and firmly imprinted Lin Xiao's figure in his mind.

Finally, with the help of staff, he left the martial arts arena.

Thus!

This Heavenly Pride Hegemony Contest concluded.

The true king of prodigies was born!

He was Lin Xiao!

"Lin Xiao! Lin Xiao!"

The audience was completely frenzied; everyone was shouting wildly. The figure standing in the center of the arena, he was the king in everyone's hearts!

Instructor Kuang's mouth was already twisted into a smile. The scar on his face was exceptionally prominent at this moment, sending shivers down one's spine.

The Dean of Students from the five major universities exchanged glances, then all stood up, giving a warm round of applause for this king of prodigies!

Bing Qinru stood below the stage, revealing a captivating smile.

Tuoba Shi hooked his arm around Gongsun Qin's shoulder, continuously waving his arms.

No. 3 Middle School.

Wang Ye was completely ecstatic!

He told everyone he met that he was Lin Xiao's grandson, and Lin Xiao was his paternal granduncle.

The laughter in the principal's office hadn't stopped for two days; they were close to tearing the roof off.

In Fuzhou District, Li Daoran and the security personnel were also watching the live broadcast. They felt genuine pride for the young man on the screen!

Lin Xiao stood in the center of the competition.

Feeling the cheers of the entire venue, the exhilarating atmosphere, and the countless camera flashes, he suddenly felt a sense of unreality.

"System!"

"Ding! Host, I am here!"

"Am I hallucinating?"

"Ding, Host possesses Space-Time Divine Eyes. Don't you know if it's a hallucination yourself?"

...It's real!

Lin Xiao felt the congratulations coming from all directions. He gently clenched his fists; everything was so real!

Every single person here was real!

No one knew the secret deep within him!

He had always regarded himself as a transient visitor, so he didn't care or concern himself with anything in this world; in fact, deep down, he harbored a hint of indifference.

He was a Transmigration!

Therefore, he had a subtle sense of rejection towards many people.

However, during this period, he had met many people.

Li Daoran, Lin Yanran, Wang Ye, Wang Tianming, Tuoba Shi, Sun Xian... Some people helped him, some moved him, and some even died for him—so real.

This made him waver a little. Shouldn't he be an anomaly?

He saw Instructor Kuang giving him a thumbs-up, he saw Tuoba Shi and others applauding for him, and his gaze noticed a smile on Bing Qinru's usually cold face.

He even noticed a certain place, where a woman who made him feel quite awkward was watching him.

Feeling the surrounding enthusiasm again, his cold heart finally underwent a subtle change.

Then,

Under everyone's gaze, he once again ascended the ultimate throne.

And then,

"I am Lin Xiao!"