Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 213: Lin Xuan’s Backer

The others breathed a sigh of relief. "There’s absolutely no problem with Lin Xuan making it into the Heavenly Dao Tower," someone said.

"Definitely. With the Pavilion Master personally stepping in, he’s sure to secure a spot."

"Trying to suppress our Wangyue Pavilion and Lin Xuan? Dream on!"

「Half a day later,」

The Wangyue Pavilion Master returned, his face incredibly grim.

The elders quickly asked, "How did it go?"

"I failed," he said. "I couldn’t get a spot for Lin Xuan."

This statement shocked everyone present. The disciples were dumbfounded, and even the elders were left speechless.

How could this be? Even the Pavilion Master’s personal intervention wasn’t enough? How could this have happened?

The Wangyue Pavilion Master spoke through gritted teeth, "It was the Star Pavilion Master. He paid a significant price to win over those four Grandmasters. This time, the spots for the Heavenly Dao Tower were decided entirely by them. Since the Star Pavilion bought them off, they naturally targeted Lin Xuan, so we couldn’t get a spot."

"Damn it! They’ve gone too far!"

The elders gritted their teeth in frustration, and the disciples were even more furious. "Go to the Dean! Let the Dean pass judgment!"

"This is unfair! It’s too unfair! A peerless talent like Lin Xuan can’t get in? I refuse to accept this!"

"Alas, it’s useless," the Wangyue Pavilion Master sighed. He had already gone to the Dean, but the Dean refused to intervene. Clearly, this was another one of the Star Pavilion’s underhanded schemes.

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Previously, after Lin Xuan had repeatedly humiliated the Star Pavilion, they had thought it wasn’t so great after all and believed they would soon surpass it. Now they realized just how formidable the Star Pavilion’s strength was; it was simply unfathomable. The gap between their Wangyue Pavilion and the Star Pavilion was still far too wide.

So what do we do now? someone thought.

Another asked, "Does this mean it’s really impossible for Lin Xuan to enter the Heavenly Dao Tower?"

Ye Qingwu spoke up, "How about I give my spot to Lin Xuan?"

Lin Xuan furrowed his brow. Targeting me, suppressing me... the Star Pavilion is truly detestable. But so what? Do they really think I have no backing?

Lin Xuan snorted coldly and shook his head. "Senior Sister Ye, this spot is extremely precious. You should cherish it."

"But what about you?" Ye Qingwu pressed. "You helped me obtain the Celestial Spirit Fruit before, so I owe you a favor. If I give you the spot now, I can consider that favor repaid."

Ye Qingwu’s attitude was resolute.

However, Lin Xuan simply laughed. "There’s really no need. Don’t worry, I can get a spot. I will definitely enter the Heavenly Dao Tower."

The crowd was taken aback. What method could Lin Xuan possibly have?

Lin Xuan smiled but said nothing more.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master, however, didn’t believe him. Even I couldn’t succeed. How could Lin Xuan possibly have a way?

"Don’t be so anxious just yet," he said to the others. "I’ll give it another try. There are still two days before the Heavenly Dao Tower opens. We still have a chance."

With that, the Wangyue Pavilion Master left the main hall once more. He had to think of every possible way to persuade the four Grandmasters to let Lin Xuan in.

「Meanwhile,」

Lin Xuan walked out of the main hall and returned to his own courtyard, not placing any hope in the Pavilion Master.

After he returned, he twisted the Azure Dragon Ring on his finger. A draconic shadow flickered across its surface, emitting a mysterious light. Soon, a voice came from within the ring. "Young Master, what are your orders?"

Lin Xuan said, "The Heavenly Dao Tower is opening here at the Heavenly Dao Institute. Get me a spot. Can you do it?"

"No problem," the Cyan Dragon Manor Master readily agreed.

Hearing this, Lin Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. The Cyan Dragon Manor has a thousand years of heritage and a profound foundation; who knows how many experts they’ve befriended. As long as they leverage their connections, they can surely persuade the four Grandmasters. This spot shouldn’t be a problem.

「A day passed in the blink of an eye.」

The Wangyue Pavilion Master returned, his expression even more sullen than before. He had spent the entire day trying various methods and asking numerous people for help, but it all ended in failure. It seemed the four Grandmasters were adamant about not giving Lin Xuan a spot.

How could this be? The people of Wangyue Pavilion were utterly despondent. It looked like Lin Xuan truly had no chance left to enter the Heavenly Dao Tower.

Upon receiving the news, Ye Qingwu said, "Pavilion Master, esteemed elders, you don’t need to worry. I will give my spot to Junior Brother Lin."

The elders could only sigh. The Pavilion Master was also at a loss. Ye Qingwu was a top prodigy herself, with a chance to make it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart. If she gave up her spot, she wouldn’t be able to enter the Heavenly Dao Tower, which would create a gap between her and the other top geniuses. She might lose her chance to get on the Hidden Dragon Chart altogether. The same was true for the others who had spots; they were all top-tier, nine-star talents. If any of them gave up their spots, their own futures would be impacted. It was a difficult dilemma.

「Meanwhile,」

Lin Xuan was waiting in his courtyard. He was practicing the Azure Dragon Sky Assault Fist when the ring on his hand suddenly began to glow. A phantom of a cyan dragon flew to his ear, and the Manor Master’s voice came through. "Young Master, the spot for the Heavenly Dao Tower has been secured."

Excellent! A smile touched Lin Xuan’s lips. The Cyan Dragon Manor’s foundation is truly as deep as I thought! They easily accomplished what the Wangyue Pavilion Master could not. Now, I can enter the Heavenly Dao Tower.

With this in mind, he calmly resumed his practice of the Azure Dragon Sky Assault Fist.

Before long, Ye Qingwu and the others came looking for him. Ye Qingwu again insisted on giving her spot to Lin Xuan, but he steadfastly refused.

"Senior Sister Ye, you don’t have to worry about me," he said. "I’ve already secured a spot."

"What?" Ye Qingwu was stunned. The others were equally stunned. Even the Wangyue Pavilion Master was taken aback. He hadn’t managed to get a spot, so how could Lin Xuan possibly have one?

Ye Qingwu said worriedly, "Lin Xuan, you’re not planning to force your way into the Heavenly Dao Tower, are you? You absolutely can’t do that! That would be challenging the four Grandmasters. They will suppress you!"

But Lin Xuan just laughed. "Rest assured, I’m not that reckless. I truly do have a spot. Alright, I won’t keep talking. I need to cultivate; my time is short."

With that, Lin Xuan paid them no more attention.

The elders exchanged uneasy glances. What is going on? Does he really have a spot? Impossible. Could he be bluffing again?

They all looked toward the Pavilion Master.

The Pavilion Master was also baffled. He’s probably bluffing. He likely just doesn’t want to take Ye Qingwu’s spot, so he made up this lie. There’s no way he can enter the Heavenly Dao Tower.

「Meanwhile, at the Star Pavilion.」

Chu Yue was laughing heartily. She had learned that the Wangyue Pavilion Master had spent the past few days trying every method imaginable to secure a spot for Lin Xuan, only to fail. This filled her with malicious glee.

Hmph! Does Wangyue Pavilion really think they can challenge our Star Pavilion just because they’re ranked second? How laughable. Lin Xuan, you can forget about ever entering the Heavenly Dao Tower in this lifetime.

Tian Xing was equally ecstatic when he heard the news. This time, I can enter the Heavenly Dao Tower, but Lin Xuan can’t. I’ll be able to surpass him soon! Once my strength has greatly increased, I will take my revenge personally and stomp him under my foot.

"Lin Xuan, just you wait! I will never let you off!"