Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 286: Lin Xuan Is Enfeoffed! Champion Marquis!

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Lin Xuan Is Enfeoffed! Champion Marquis!

The members of the Star Pavilion were stunned, and the Star Pavilion Master’s expression changed dramatically.

Enfeoffed as a Marquis!

And as the Champion Marquis, no less.

The significance of this title was extraordinary. "Champion" referred to the champion of the Hidden Dragon Chart. Every iteration of the Hidden Dragon Chart had a champion, but only Lin Xuan had ever been enfeoffed as a Marquis.

To be enfeoffed as the Champion Marquis... doesn’t that mean he’s the strongest of all champions? Doesn’t this even overshadow Chu Zhongtian? How can this be?

Chu Yue shrieked, "On what grounds can he be made a Marquis? My brother wasn’t even enfeoffed as one!"

She was utterly and completely indignant. She admitted she couldn’t defeat Lin Xuan, but she was certain her brother could. My brother wasn’t even made a Marquis... what right does Lin Xuan have to become one?

"Who dares to question me?" the Emperor’s face darkened as he let out a cold snort.

Chu Yue felt as if she had been struck by lightning. An overwhelming power surged toward her, threatening to tear her to pieces.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!" The Star Pavilion Master quickly intervened, shielding Chu Yue. "She is Chu Zhongtian’s sister, and she is only speaking out of indignation for her brother. Although she has contradicted you, Your Majesty, her actions are understandable. I beg you to show mercy."

So, she’s Chu Zhongtian’s sister, the Emperor thought. He nodded and said, "For Chu Zhongtian’s sake, I will spare you this once. However, I have no need to explain my decisions to you! I hereby declare that I will enfeoff Lin Xuan as the Champion Marquis!"

Although Chu Yue was still unconvinced, she was now too terrified to speak.

The Star Pavilion Master sighed. Who could possibly sway the Emperor’s decision? Not even the Head of the Heavenly Dao Academy could change his mind. For Lin Xuan to be named the Champion Marquis... how infuriating! He was extremely frustrated and indignant, but he was also helpless.

As for the others, they were in an uproar.

Lin Xuan had become the Champion Marquis? It was unbelievable! To be enfeoffed as a Marquis at sixteen—and the Champion Marquis at that—was a truly extraordinary honor. It seemed the Emperor truly held Lin Xuan in high esteem.

"Could this Lin Xuan actually become a Saint in the future?"

"I think it’s highly possible."

"His talent is immense. If he doesn’t fall prematurely, he’ll certainly become a Saint."

"But you don’t know, do you? In three years, he has a life-and-death battle against Chu Zhongtian."

"He’ll have to win against Chu Zhongtian first. Otherwise, forget becoming a Saint—he’ll become a cripple."

"Is that really true?" the crowd exclaimed in shock.

At this moment, the Emperor spoke again. "I hear you have a decisive battle scheduled with Chu Zhongtian. Is it possible for that battle to be called off?"

The Emperor held Lin Xuan in high regard and didn’t want him to fight Chu Zhongtian. He also saw great potential in Chu Zhongtian, who was a peerless genius in his own right. However, Chu Zhongtian had started cultivating much earlier, and his strength was already approaching the Grandmaster realm. Although Lin Xuan’s talent was unparalleled, he was only sixteen years old. A duel three years from now would be unfair to him. Thus, the Emperor wished to have the fight canceled.

Chu Yue and the Star Pavilion Master were both unconvinced. Is the Emperor truly this biased toward Lin Xuan?

But Lin Xuan spoke up, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Majesty, but I still wish to face Chu Zhongtian. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. In three years, I will definitely surpass him."

The crowd erupted once more.

"It is said that Chu Zhongtian is close to breaking through to the Grandmaster realm! Even if Lin Xuan already possesses the power of a Grandmaster, there’s no way he could also break through to that next stage in just three years!"

"Where does this Lin Xuan get his confidence?"

"Is the Saint Talent really that heaven-defying? But Chu Zhongtian’s talent isn’t weak either!"

The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s expression changed dramatically. I can’t believe Lin Xuan is still so insistent.

The Star Pavilion Master grew agitated. "Hmph! This brat is too arrogant. He is no match for Chu Zhongtian."

Chu Yue also clenched her fists. So what if he’s the Champion Marquis? In three years, my brother will cripple him! Only my brother is worthy of the title Champion Marquis. No one else deserves it!

The Emperor himself was taken aback. He didn’t know Lin Xuan very well and hadn’t expected him to refuse such a benevolent gesture. What an interesting fellow.

"Very well," he nodded. "When you two duel in three years’ time, I will come to watch in person."

In truth, the Emperor didn’t think Lin Xuan could win. The age gap between them was simply too great, and it would be incredibly difficult for Lin Xuan to catch up to Chu Zhongtian. By attending the duel, he would be able to personally ensure Lin Xuan’s safety even if he lost.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Lin Xuan said with a cupped-fist salute. "I wish to proceed to Purple Mountain to cultivate immediately."

"Very well. Come with me," the Emperor said with a wave of his hand. A draconic aura enveloped Lin Xuan, carrying him away from the arena and toward Purple Mountain.

The others could only watch this scene with immense envy.

The Grand Elder announced, "Alright, we will now continue distributing the rewards. Jian Wushuang, it is your turn to choose your reward."

Jian Wushuang pulled his gaze away from the sky and began to select his reward.

Lin Xuan paid no mind to what rewards the others were receiving. He followed the Emperor to the foot of Purple Mountain. The Emperor produced an ancient token and aimed it forward. Purple Mountain immediately began to rumble as an ancient gate materialized.

This was the Dragon Gate.

Lin Xuan looked closely and saw that the Dragon Gate was incredibly ancient. On it was a carving of a purple Divine Dragon, so vivid and fierce it looked as if it could fly off the gate at any moment.

The Emperor said, "Go on. Pass through the Dragon Gate, and you will enter Purple Mountain. Remember, you only have three days. Once three days have passed, you will be automatically teleported out."

"I understand." Lin Xuan nodded and strode toward the Dragon Gate. The next moment, he stepped through it and his figure vanished.

The Emperor watched him disappear, pondering, I wonder what kind of fortune this little fellow will find inside Purple Mountain? Even as the Emperor of Great Xia, his knowledge of Purple Mountain was incomplete. The mountain was too enigmatic. They had only explored a fraction of it, while the vast majority remained a mysterious, uncharted territory. They had no idea what lay within those regions. Therefore, the Emperor had no way of knowing what opportunities Lin Xuan might encounter. It would all depend on his own luck.

Finally, the distribution of rewards for everyone else was completed.

"I hereby announce that this session of the Hidden Dragon Chart has officially concluded," a royal elder declared. "You may all depart."

Subsequently, the crowds began to depart from the Imperial City.

"Let’s go! We have to spread the news!"

The people leaving were incredibly excited. This was earth-shattering news! They were sure that the entire Great Xia Country would soon be reeling in shock.

As these people dispersed, news of the Hidden Dragon battle spread in all directions, soon sweeping across the entire Great Xia Country.

「...」

「Cyan Dragon Manor」

The Manor Master was pacing back and forth anxiously. "Has any news returned yet?" he asked.

"The Hidden Dragon battle has likely not concluded yet," the Grand Steward said, shaking his head.

The Manor Master clasped his hands in prayer. "May the heavens protect the Young Master."

"There shouldn’t be any life-threatening danger in the Hidden Dragon battle," the Grand Steward commented. "I just wonder what rank the Young Master will achieve."

"Ah, his rank isn’t important," the Manor Master said. "The Young Master is only sixteen this year. It’s a bit of a stretch for him to participate in the Hidden Dragon battle now; he’s just too young. If he manages to get ranked on the chart at all, it would already be an excellent achievement. In the next session, he will definitely break into the top ten. He might even make it into the top three!"

The Grand Steward nodded, agreeing with this assessment. After all, Lin Xuan was only a five-star Martial General. Despite being their Young Master, he was simply too young. His ranking was unlikely to be very high.