10: I'm so panicked... I still need to practice!

Lin You was surrounded by his uncles, embraced from both sides.

Their stubble almost scratched his face.

"Good lad, you've got some skill~"

"Instantly killing those losers in one move—you've really vented some frustration for our Lin Family!"

"Refreshing!"

"Your Sixth Uncle doesn't have any valuable treasures on him, so I'll give you this Aphrodisiac Powder. Don't be polite!"

Before Lin You could regain his senses, a jade bottle was shoved into his hand.

A faint fragrance wafted from it.

Aphro... Aphrodisiac Powder?

Lin You looked up, dazed.

"Sixth Uncle... I'm still young, this isn't appropriate, is it?"

Sixth Uncle was boisterous and pushed the jade bottle back.

"You brat, you don't understand."

"This stuff can be of great use at critical moments."

"I'm just afraid your 'silver spear' is actually a 'wax candle head' and won't hold up!"

"Big Brother asks me for it every few days; it works like a charm!"

Lin You looked awkwardly at Grand Elder Lin Tao.

The latter's face was bright red.

He coughed forcefully twice.

"Old Six."

Sixth Uncle was triumphant. "What is it, Big Brother?"

Lin Tao cursed angrily, "Exposing my secrets like that—you're asking for a beating!"

These two old fellows, whose combined age was several thousand years, actually started chasing each other through the Void Realm.

Everyone in the Lin Family was extremely happy.

They were all happy for Lin You.

With the strength of the True Elixir Realm, he might actually be able to take first place in the Prodigy Grand Competition!

At that time...

The Lin Family could also completely break free from the shackles of the Lower Three Clans.

It wasn't until everyone returned to the Lin Family...

...and closed the gates.

Only then did they speak their true feelings.

"Youer, you really gave us a huge surprise this time."

Lin Tao's face was full of kindness as he doted on Lin You, stroking his head.

"This is what I should do."

"After all, I am a member of the Lin Family."

Lin You said with a beaming smile.

"However..."

Lin Tao's tone shifted.

"I still have to remind you of a few things."

"In this Prodigy Grand Competition, there is a certain Genius."

"He possesses a Supreme Bone, unseen in a million years, and the Double Pupils, which are the symbol of a Saint."

"If you truly want to take first place, he will definitely be a powerful opponent."

Lin You's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Holy crap?

A son of heavens mandate!

Supreme Bone and Double Pupils.

Familiar, all too familiar.

A book written by a certain Red-haired Old Monster from Blue Star in his previous life.

Wasn't it exactly Supreme Bone and Double Pupils?

Most importantly...

That legendary Desolate Celestial Emperor only started with a Supreme Bone.

He didn't have a two-in-one with Double Pupils!

"Brother Tao."

"Is he very strong...?"

Lin You shrunk his neck.

Being targeted by this kind of son of heavens mandate with a protagonist's script...

There would definitely be no good days ahead.

He was just a muggle who transmigrated and relied on a System.

It was quite possible he would be crushed.

Lin Tao nodded deeply.

"He's not just strong."

"He's so strong it's hard to describe with words."

"Think about it, how vast is the entire Seventh-Rank Star Domain? There are thousands of Universes just like Tianluo."

"That person was scouted by a big shot early on. If I'm not mistaken..."

"After this Prodigy Grand Competition, he will marry into a Longevity Family."

"In the Seventh-Rank Star Domain, in a million years, when has such a talented person ever appeared?"

"In the future, it might not be impossible for him to be called a Venerable or an Ancestor."

Lin You became even more panicked upon hearing this.

Such an awesome guy—he's 100% going to be fighting above his level!

With his own True Elixir Realm cultivation...

He was guaranteed to be farmed like an experience dungeon.

Maybe after beating him, the guy would even shout...

"My fate is determined by me, not by Heaven!"

[Ding!]

[Mission Issued: Take first place on the Prodigy Rank!]

[Mission Reward: Critical Hit Roulette x2]

[Time Limit: Seven days!]

[Failure Penalty: Death!]

Just as Lin You was thinking of finding a way out for himself...

The System notification sounded.

Good grief... brother tongzi, you're trying to drive me to my death!

This mission even specifically noted a penalty; there was no room for refusal at all.

Lin You couldn't help but tear up.

"Wuwu..."

"Brother Tao."

"I can handle it!"

"I can definitely handle it!"

Lin Tao patted his shoulder. "I'm not forcing you, am I?"

Lin You wiped his tears. The death penalty was like a sword hanging over his head, allowing no refusal.

"You're not forcing me, Brother Tao."

"I really can do it!"

"For the Lin Family, I can do anything!"

Lin Tao was overjoyed at the sight.

"A good lad should be like this."

"Who cares if it's Double Pupils or a Supreme Bone? Just do it!"

"Back then, people called me trash, but didn't I still crush a bunch of geniuses?"

Everyone nodded repeatedly.

They had all come through like that.

What's there to fear!

At this moment, their gazes toward Lin You were filled with relief.

As expected of a child of my Lin Family.

He has backbone!

Lin You wanted to cry but had no tears.

Do you guys even know the weight of a son of heavens mandate, hey!

Only one in a million years.

Supreme Bone.

Double Pupils.

With such powerful labels stacked together, don't you know what the opponent is made of?

He's a total cheater!

There was only one day of rest before the second round.

Lin You didn't dare to delay for a moment.

After hastily finding an excuse, he dove into the secret chamber to Cultivate.

"Brother Tao."

"Cultivation resources—lots and lots of them."

"I want them all!"

Lin Tao: "No problem!"

Inside the secret chamber.

Lin You's luck was Heaven-Defying.

The colored roulette landed on a hundred-fold acceleration again!

[Ding!]

[Obtained 10,000x Cultivation Speed!]

[Time Limit: Three days!]

He didn't dare to delay even slightly, just to avoid being taken out like a monkey!

"Cultivate!"

"I want to Cultivate!"

...On the other side.

Within the Land of Blood Slaughter.

A grim palace.

A youth sat on a bronze throne, his eyes hiding starlight and faint flashes of lightning.

The aura around him was like an ocean; his breathing caused movements in the Void Realm.

With just a slight lift of his hand...

...a vast and majestic power emerged behind him.

It was like a pressure coming from the Soul, a kingly aura from the Bloodline and marrow.

—Crack.

The wine cup in his hand shattered.

He stood up, his eyes showing madness.

"What did you say?"

"I... Qin Feng, am actually not the only candidate for the Longevity Family?"

"Is Uncle joking with me?"

Below him, the Qin Family Elder was trembling with fear.

Facing this Genius who hadn't appeared in a million years, even though he was an Elder, he didn't dare to be even slightly disobedient.

"Feng... Young Lord."

"It is indeed so. I personally saw Envoy Zhuge go to the Lin Family."

"Asking the Lin Family's Young Lord, Lin You, if he is willing to marry into the Longevity Family."

—Boom.

A monstrous pressure emerged.

Qin Feng laughed out of anger on the spot, smashing the bronze throne to pieces with a slap.

"What kind of thing is that Lin You!"

"How dare he compete for my glory? Within this Seventh-Rank Universe..."

"...who is a match for me in a single move!"

"Outrageous, simply too outrageous!"

The Qin Family Elder lowered his head, not daring to say a word.

Qin Feng was not only the Genius of the Qin Family but also held the future lifeblood of the Family.

It could be said...

...that right now, in the entire Qin Family, no one was more important than him.

Of course, that included the Elder himself.

"Lin You... might have broken through to the True Elixir Realm."

"That's why Envoy Zhuge went to recruit him."

Qin Feng sneered. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by peacock-like pride.

"So what if he's in the True Elixir Realm?"

"At this age, he's at most at the first level of the True Elixir Realm."

"He probably relied on external forces like Medicinal Pills to force his way up."

"A pavilion in the air, it'll crumble at a touch."

"Even if I'm fighting above my level, I won't be even slightly inferior to him!"

The Qin Family Elder nodded repeatedly.

This Young Lord was good in every way—he had talent, looks, and decent character.

He was a perfectly suitable candidate for Young Lord.

But there was one thing: his magnanimity was a bit small!

He felt he was the most awesome in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and couldn't tolerate anyone else showing even a bit of brilliance.

The Qin Family also had some geniuses.

But under Qin Feng's radiance, none of them could stand out.

In fact, Qin Feng would even find it an insult to be mentioned in the same breath as them.

A complex and unreadable light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

He stood up and gazed toward the sky.

"Uncle can rest assured."

"I will personally prove how wrong Envoy Zhuge's decision was."

"Lin You,"

"...will be destroyed by me without any suspense!"