Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution-Chapter 663 - : The Referee Who Entered the Field Personally

Chapter 663: Chapter 663: The Referee Who Entered the Field Personally

Lin Shen re-seized the title of Dual King, and his practice of blade and fan skills became even more efficient.

The proficiency of both blade and fan techniques also improved continuously through his self-confrontations, but as time passed, the margin of improvement became quite limited, not as rapid as it had been at the beginning.

“Chief of the Heavenly Institute, His Majesty has returned and summons you to the Imperial Palace,” Tian Congyun came to fetch Lin Shen for an audience with the Heavenly Emperor.

Lin Shen, not daring to delay, followed Tian Congyun once more into the Imperial Palace.

However, this time, the Heavenly Emperor did not summon him in the Splendid Palace as before but in his Bedchamber Study.

Lin Shen stood outside, glancing around; there were curtains in between, so he couldn’t see what Emperor Tianshu looked like.

“In broad daylight, without any Imperial Consorts in the palace, what’s the need for a curtain?” Lin Shen silently grumbled to himself. Having been on Sky Pinnacle Star for quite some time and even holding the position of Dean at the Celestial Master Institute, others might think he was Emperor Tianshu’s faithful lapdog, but on closer reflection, Lin Shen realized he had never actually seen Emperor Tianshu in person.

After Lin Shen entered, Emperor Tianshu waved his hand, and everyone withdrew, including Tian Congyun who had brought him there.

For a moment, only Emperor Tianshu and Lin Shen remained in the study.

“Chief of the Heavenly Institute,” came the authoritative voice of Emperor Tianshu, and Lin Shen responded with an acknowledgment.

“I hear you’ve been very diligent lately, frequently visiting the library to study. What all have you learned?” Emperor Tianshu’s words instantly made Lin Shen break out in a cold sweat.

“As I thought, it has come.” Lin Shen inwardly rejoiced, steadied his nerves, and replied, “Recently, I have been learning blade and fan techniques.”

“Oh? What blade and fan techniques have you learned?” Emperor Tianshu pressed on.

“For blade techniques, I’ve learned the Greed for Life and Fear of Death Sword, and for fan skills, I’ve studied the Butterfly Fan Skill,” Lin Shen said.

“Butterfly Fan Skill? Is it not the Nine Heavens Mystic Wind Fan Skill?” Emperor Tianshu’s voice had a hint of chill.

“Truly, nothing can be concealed from Your Majesty. The Nine Heavens Mystic Wind Fan Skill is indeed famous, and originally, I did want to learn it and even managed to borrow it. However, after reading it, I felt that the skill was not suited for me. Instead, the Butterfly Fan Skill was very much to my liking, so I chose to practice it and set aside the Nine Heavens Mystic Wind Fan Skill, intending to return it when I have time.” Lin Shen’s palms were sweaty.

When he previously went to borrow the Nine Heavens Mystic Wind Fan Skill, although he had considered this point, he had not thought it through thoroughly.

Emperor Tianshu’s moods were unpredictable, and it wasn’t impossible for him to dispose of Lin Shen over such a matter.

After all, someone who would erase stars from the sky simply for finding them disagreeable wouldn’t think twice about killing a man.

“I see.” Emperor Tianshu’s voice was still somewhat cold, “The name Butterfly Fan Skill does sound somewhat unfamiliar. How proficient are you in it?”

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Lin Shen was somewhat torn, but remembering what An 6 had said before, he quickly bowed his head and answered, “I’ve made some achievements. I tested it at the Chiyou Temple and scored 5.0, currently ranking first in the Fan Sect.”

“So you are the Fist God. I didn’t expect that the person I chose was a talent in all three disciplines of fist, sword, and fan. The blade technique you listed, is it that Greed for Life and Fear of Death Sword?” Emperor Tianshu’s words were mocking, yet they carried less coldness.

Lin Shen felt a chill in his heart, suspecting that Emperor Tianshu had long doubted he was Fist God. If he hadn’t confessed just now, it would have been difficult to regain Emperor Tianshu’s trust. Perhaps Emperor Tianshu might have killed him just for borrowing and returning the Nine Heavens Mystic Wind Fan Skill from the Heavenly Consort.

“Yes, I made some modifications, increasing the defensive strength. It was a stroke of luck to receive a 5.0 rating,” Lin Shen said.

“At such a young age, to discern right from wrong and to know what suits oneself, that is commendable,” Emperor Tianshu said indifferently. “I plan to hold a competition at the Celestial Master Institute soon. Talented youths from throughout Sky Pinnacle Star, regardless of race, may participate. The ultimate prize will be a Dark Domain Lotus Seed. I entrust you with the task of organizing this event. Whatever methods you use, you must ensure that the competition is a complete success.”

“Your subordinate will do his utmost. May I ask what sort of treasure is the Dark Domain Lotus Seed?” Lin Shen inquired.

“It’s not about doing your utmost; you must succeed. If you can’t handle this small matter, you have no business being the Dean of the Celestial Master Institute,” Emperor Tianshu scoffed.

“Yes, it will be done well.” Lin Shen pondered what Emperor Tianshu truly meant. The Celestial Master Institute’s only responsibility was to organize the competition—wasn’t arranging the event all that mattered? How could there be a question of doing it well or not?

“The Dark Domain Lotus Seed comes from a Nirvana Level Base Mutation plant. It exists between the Nirvana Egg and Reincarnation Ashes and has very unique characteristics. Using a Dark Domain Lotus Seed as a medium eliminates the risks associated with Dual Nirvana. Dean An Yi was able to achieve Dual Nirvana successfully precisely because he used a Dark Domain Lotus Seed…”

Upon hearing this, Lin Shen felt as if his brain was going to explode. He was still somewhat dizzy even as he walked away.

Dean An Yi had successfully achieved Dual Nirvana thanks to a Dark Domain Lotus Seed.

Such a precious item, and Emperor Tianshu was offering it as a prize for a competition. Lin Shen wondered if someone might have taken possession of Emperor Tianshu’s body; otherwise, how could he be so generous?

On second thought, Lin Shen realized the situation was not that simple.

He remembered Emperor Tianshu saying the Dark Domain Lotus Seed would be a secret grand prize for the first-place winner and must not be revealed before the award ceremony.

Connecting this to Emperor Tianshu’s earlier statement, insisting that he must ensure the competition was perfectly executed, Lin Shen had an epiphany.

“The intention of this Heavenly Emperor must be for me to ensure, by any means necessary, that the Dark Domain Lotus Seed is reclaimed, right? But how should I go about it? Should I abuse the power of the organizing committee and engage in underhanded tactics?” Lin Shen felt this might not be the right approach.

Although the Celestial Master Institute was organizing the event, its power was still too weak compared to the Celestial Court.

If he were to play foul during the competition, the old timers from the Celestial Court would dare to make a move within the Celestial Master Institute for their children to capture the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, exposing all his secrets.

“Hold on, if the Dark Domain Lotus Seed is a mysterious prize that no one knows is for the first-place winner, who would come to fight for it?” Lin Shen thought it over and realized that the Dark Domain Lotus Seed must not be Emperor Tianshu’s own and that he must have been forced to offer it; furthermore, someone else must be contesting Emperor Tianshu for the seed.

“The one competing with Emperor Tianshu… it couldn’t be Dean An Yi…” Lin Shen suddenly felt overwhelmed.

To covertly secure the Dark Domain Lotus Seed from the hands of Dean An Yi was akin to snatching food from the mouth of a tiger.

The only good news was that the upcoming competition imposed age and level restrictions, with participation limited to those at Nirvana Level, meaning no matter how powerful, Dean An Yi couldn’t enter himself.

“Thinking about it, I also fall within the eligible range. Emperor Tianshu especially stressed that individuals from all races could participate. He wouldn’t want me to join the fray myself, would he? That would be both referee and contestant, but even if I won, would others accept the result?” Lin Shen pondered to himself.