159: Ji Liuyun, the end

“Young lady, don’t waste your energy. This thing can imprison Ninth Order Gods; you can’t break it.”

Lin Chen watched Fairy Liuyun, who was continuously attacking the cage, even going so far as to activate her life-sacrificing burst state.

He could only act again, using Causality Power to forcibly seal Fairy Liuyun’s cultivation, allowing her to return to normal.

The Human race and Ancient Immortal Clan had no conflict, and Fairy Liuyun had no enmity with him.

Naturally, he couldn't watch Fairy Liuyun sacrifice her life to burst. If she continued, it would easily damage her foundation, be detrimental to her future cultivation, and easily turn non-enmity into enmity.

Fairy Liuyun, whose cultivation was sealed, glared at Lin Chen, her face full of defiance.

“Let me out! Let’s have a fair fight; don’t use such external objects that exceed your cultivation!”

“Young lady, this is my own power; I really didn’t use any methods given by elders.”

“I don’t believe it. Since you don’t play fair, then I won’t either.”

Fairy Liuyun obviously didn't believe that Lin Chen, whose cultivation was only at the late Half-God stage, could manipulate Void Power to construct a Void cage that only Ninth Order Gods could break.

Then she communicated with a Foundation Level treasure given by her grandfather in her Sea of Consciousness.

The treasure exerted its power, breaking the sealing effect Lin Chen had imposed and neutralizing the cage formed by Void Power.

“Come fight! Without that cage, you can’t be my opponent, you despicable Human race brat! Did you eat? If not, eat your grand-aunt’s punch!”

“…”

Lin Chen was speechless, standing still, casually catching Fairy Liuyun’s punch that could kill a Fourth Order God, and then casually sealing her cultivation again.

“Young lady, why are you so stubborn? I already told you this is my own power; I really didn’t use external force.”

Lin Chen said, while mobilizing Causality Power to temporarily sever Fairy Liuyun's karma with the world, preventing her from using various trump cards given by her family elders again.

Then things got serious.

The gaze of a Foundation Level Ancient Immortal Clan member fell upon them, wanting to see what was wrong with his granddaughter, that someone so ignorant dared to touch his granddaughter’s karma.

If it weren't for sensing that his granddaughter was lively and jumping, it probably wouldn't have been as simple as a gaze; it would have been an avatar descending to annihilate everything.

Lin Chen was not without backing either; the gazes of two Foundation Level Human race members projected over, blocking the gaze from an unknown level.

Just the gaze of a Foundation Level being could kill an Upper God.

After a brief exchange between the three Foundation Level beings, they together peered into Lin Chen and Fairy Liuyun in the Inheritance World, wanting to see what would unfold next.

“Why are you so strong?”

During the recent clash, Fairy Liuyun learned about the Void Incarnation essence of Lin Chen, realizing that Lin Chen's power truly was his own.

“It was just a stroke of luck. Enduring the Void erosion naturally makes one stronger.”

“I want to undergo Void Incarnation too! Once I do, I’ll punch you to death! You’re the first person of my generation who can defeat me.”

“Young lady, there’s no need to be so competitive. The matter of Void Incarnation must be approached with caution.”

“No, I must punch you to death!”

“…”

Xuanmingzi, who was beside them, was very glad that he hadn’t done anything out of line, staying obediently in the cage. Both Lin Chen and Fairy Liuyun were masters he couldn’t afford to provoke.

Lin Chen gave up communicating with Fairy Liuyun.

He thought that the Ancient Immortal Clan’s prodigies should be ethereal and otherworldly like immortal gods and fairies, existing above the mundane, but Fairy Liuyun’s first words shattered his illusion.

What kind of fairy constantly talks about punching people to death?

Later, several other prodigies from the Five Elements Race and Ancient Immortal Clan arrived at the Five Elements God Temple, and the same Void Power cage arrangement was made. As for the Human race prodigies, after seeing Lin Chen and understanding the situation, they very consciously retreated to contend for other inheritances.

At the same time, inside the Five Elements God Temple.

Five Elements Daoist had already entered the stage of merging with the Five Elements Main God’s inheritance, and it was estimated that it would take another hour to completely merge and successfully obtain the Five Elements Main God’s inheritance.

Afterward, Lin Chen would also be able to replicate a Five Elements Main God inheritance, but the replicated inheritance would only be various cultivation methods and knowledge, possessing no divine peculiarities and not carrying the Five Elements Main God’s insights.

Lin Chen also didn’t need the Five Elements Main God’s insights; his future was destined to become a Foundation Level existence, and he would walk his own path step by step, with no need for shortcuts.

Lin Chen did not seal Fairy Liuyun again; he merely restricted her cultivation. Once Five Elements Daoist obtained the inheritance, the restriction would naturally be lifted, and Fairy Liuyun could do as she pleased.

However, Fairy Liuyun became very curious about Lin Chen and started asking him all sorts of questions.

“Human race child, what is your name?”

“Young lady, you are somewhat impolite. What do you mean by Human race child? If you don’t know what to call me, just call me Fellow Daoist. Of course, calling me Big Brother is also fine.”

“With only twenty-odd years of age aura on your body, what else could you be but a child?”

Fairy Liuyun muttered softly.

“Fellow Daoist, may I know your esteemed name?”

“My surname is Lin. You can call me Lin Fellow Daoist.”

“Lin Fellow Daoist, my surname is Ji, and my given name is Liuyun. You can call me Fairy Liuyun.”

Ji Liuyun could be quite serious when she wanted to be.

Of course, this seriousness only lasted for a while.

“Lin Fellow Daoist, after I return home and complete my Void Incarnation, I will go to your Human Federation and punch you to death in front of the person you like.”

“Fairy Liuyun, I have a question. Do you like to talk like this, or do all Ancient Immortal Clan members talk like this?”

“Lin Fellow Daoist, I only represent myself. My clansmen are all very normal. For example, that child over there, he’s very old-fashioned, self-disciplined, and very traditional and rigid.”

Ji Liuyun said, pointing at the Ancient Immortal Clan prodigy trapped in the cage by Lin Chen. The two of them weren't talking in private, so the surrounding prodigies could also hear what they were discussing.

That Ancient Immortal Clan prodigy in the cage just smiled at Lin Chen, then continued to close his eyes and rest.

The other prodigies also quietly stayed in their cages, conserving their energy. Since the opportunity to obtain the Five Elements Main God inheritance was gone, they would hold onto their drive and contend for other Upper God-level inheritances, cutting their losses in time.

For everyone, whether it was a Main God-level or Upper God-level inheritance, it was at most a reference, and could not determine their future Upper limit.

They only wanted to obtain the best inheritance under the current conditions. If they couldn't, it was fine; a secondary inheritance would also suffice.

An hour passed quickly amidst Lin Chen and Ji Liuyun’s casual chat.

Five Elements Daoist successfully obtained the Five Elements Main God’s inheritance and walked out of the Five Elements God Temple, only to see several cages made of Void Power, trapping various Ascension to God stage prodigies.

“Big shot, your great kindness is beyond repayment, I can only…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Chen directly used Void Power to block his mouth. The rest of the words were not worth hearing.

“Only what? Why isn’t he speaking?”

“Nothing, it’s a Human race idiom. You don’t need to understand it.”

“Alright then.”

Then Lin Chen lifted the Void Power cages and, in passing, restored Ji Liuyun’s cultivation.

The prodigies who regained their freedom all voluntarily introduced themselves to Lin Chen, leaving their names before departing.

“Why aren’t you leaving yet?”

“Little Lin, are you returning to the Human Federation?”

“Yes, why?”

“Nothing, I’ll come find you in the Federation after I go home and seclude myself for a while, and then I’ll punch you to death.”

“Then good luck.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye.”

What could Lin Chen do? Ji Liuyun truly wanted to punch him to death, and the key was that he couldn't do anything to her. She was the direct granddaughter of a Foundation Level being, with a powerful backer. Her status in the Ancient Immortal Clan was similar to his in the Human race.

So, he might as well go along with what she said. After all, he wouldn't lose anything, and as for punching him to death, it was just a joke.

After Ji Liuyun left, Lin Chen looked at Five Elements Daoist, who was eavesdropping, picked him up with one hand, then took a step out, leaving the Inheritance World and returning to the starry sky.

“Big shot, when a woman wants to punch you to death, it means she really likes you.”

“Shut up. We are just friends who just met for the first time. There’s no like or dislike. I cultivate the Path of Emotionless.”

Lin Chen didn't have any particular thoughts about Ji Liuyun. He just considered her an interesting friend. Their identities and statuses were equal, and in the future, they would both be leaders of their respective races, so there would be plenty of opportunities for interaction.

Five Elements Daoist copied a pure text inheritance for Lin Chen. Lin Chen looked at it and put it away; it wasn't anything too important to him.

The Human race civilization's treasure trove contained recorded inheritances, and with his authority, he could fully access them. As for having Five Elements Daoist copy an inheritance for him, it was merely to put his mind at ease.

Five Elements Daoist still had to stay in the Five Elements Race for some time, and there was nothing left for Lin Chen here, so he chose to return to the embassy alone and go home via the direct teleportation array.

The matter with the Five Elements Race was just a small interlude, only delaying his return home by a day or two, but the gains were substantial. Not only did he establish karmic connections with many prodigies, but he also obtained two precious five elements source stones.

It was worth it.