Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 303: The Guardian Behind Lin Xuan

The Tyrannosaurus Spear had an extraordinary origin. It was a true, peerless, divine spear bestowed upon the Celestial King’s Mansion by the royal family. This long spear, once stained with the blood of a Serpent, possessed a supreme draconic might. How could a mere Martial General like Lin Xuan possibly intimidate the Tyrannosaurus Spear?

Could it be that this kid has some kind of treasure? the Third Crown Prince speculated.

Elder Tian Xing shook his head. He had been watching Lin Xuan the entire time and hadn’t seen him use any treasure.

"Then what’s going on?" The Third Crown Prince was at a loss. Could it truly be Lin Xuan himself who restrained the Tyrannosaurus Spear? That’s too terrifying! Isn’t Lin Xuan just too heaven-defying?

After a moment’s thought, Elder Tian Xing said, "I know what happened."

"What is it?" the Third Crown Prince asked quickly.

Elder Tian Xing explained, "There must be an expert backing Lin Xuan. The Heavenly Dao Academy must have sent a Grandmaster to protect him in secret. When you made your move earlier, it must have been that Grandmaster who acted from the shadows to frighten away the Tyrannosaurus Spear."

So that’s how it is, the Third Crown Prince realized. A Grandmaster could indeed accomplish such a feat. Considering Lin Xuan’s status as first on the Hidden Dragon Chart, a top-tier prodigy of the Heavenly Dao Academy, and the Champion Marquis, it was perfectly normal for him to have a secret protector.

He breathed a sigh of relief. It had scared him to death; he’d actually thought it was Lin Xuan himself who had suppressed the Tyrannosaurus Spear. Now, it seemed that wasn’t the case. This meant he still had a chance. Once they entered the ancient relic, Lin Xuan’s Guardian wouldn’t be able to follow. At that point, he would have his opportunity to make a move against Lin Xuan.

The Third Crown Prince said, "Spread this news. It will help us at the Celestial King’s Mansion save face."

Elder Tian Xing nodded and sent his disciples to relay the message. Within half a day, the news spread throughout New Moon Ancient City. Everyone soon knew that it wasn’t Lin Xuan who had frightened away the Tyrannosaurus Spear, but rather a Grandmaster backing him.

Sword Wushuang breathed a sigh of relief. "See? I told you. No matter how strong Lin Xuan is, he can’t be *that* heaven-defying!"

Beiming remarked, "It seems Lin Xuan’s status is quite high, to have a Grandmaster protecting him."

The other prodigies also chattered among themselves. Previously, when they heard that Lin Xuan had scared off the Tyrannosaurus Spear, they were all terrified, thinking he was unbelievably powerful. Now, it was clear that wasn’t the case at all.

Even Ye Qingwu and the others from the Heavenly Dao Academy believed it. So there’s a hidden expert protecting him!

Ye Qingwu said, "Junior Brother Lin, with an expert protecting you, you don’t need to fear the Third Crown Prince for now. But after entering the ancient relic, you must keep a low profile. You absolutely cannot provoke him. At that time, no one will be there to protect you, and you won’t be able to handle the Tyrannosaurus Spear. If you really run into the Third Crown Prince, you must flee. Don’t fight him head-on. Don’t worry, it’s not shameful to run away. After all, you’d be facing the Tyrannosaurus Spear."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan smiled. "Senior Sister, don’t worry. The Tyrannosaurus Spear poses no threat to me. I really was the one who scared it away."

Lin Xuan had used the True Dragon’s Might from his Supreme Ten Thousand Dragons Diagram to frighten the Tyrannosaurus Spear.

However, Ye Qingwu didn’t believe him, thinking he was just bragging. After all, the Tyrannosaurus Spear was a legendary weapon.

After we enter the ancient relic, I should probably stick by Lin Xuan’s side, Ye Qingwu thought. That way, if we really encounter the Tyrannosaurus Spear, I can be there to persuade him to escape quickly.

In the days that followed, more and more prodigies arrived. New Moon City grew increasingly lively. Finally, on this day, the ancient relic opened.

A heaven-shaking roar echoed from the distant mountain range. The shockwave scattered the clouds in the sky, and beams of Sword Qi pierced through the heavens and the earth. Everyone in New Moon City was alarmed.

"The ancient relic is opening!"

"Hurry, let’s go!"

They all began to move.

「Crescent Manor.」

The Third Crown Prince opened his eyes. Over the past few days, he had been observing the Tyrannosaurus Spear and found that it showed no further abnormalities, which finally set his mind at ease. He stood up and sneered. "Lin Xuan, once we’re inside the ancient relic, without your Grandmaster’s protection, let’s see how you’ll contend with me." He swore that he would trample Lin Xuan under his feet and make his life a living hell.

「On the other side.」

At the New Moon City Lord’s Mansion, Lin Xuan and the other disciples from the Heavenly Dao Academy were also preparing to depart.

The City Lord walked over and said, "Champion Marquis, please be extra careful."

"Thank you, City Lord," Lin Xuan said with a smile, cupping his hands. He turned, waved to Ye Qingwu and the others, and said, "Let’s go!"

The group headed for the Crescent Mountain Range. At this moment, the mountain range was bustling with activity, as numerous young disciples zipped rapidly through the peaks. A large crowd had already gathered at the entrance to the ancient relic. They waited, poised to rush in and seize treasures the moment the Sword Qi in front of them dissipated.

"Make way!"

At that moment, an extremely arrogant voice sounded from behind, and the crowd was shoved aside. Someone asked furiously, "Who is it? Who’s being so arrogant as to push us?"

They all turned to look, and in the next moment, their expressions changed drastically as they quickly cleared a path.

It was the people from the Celestial King’s Mansion. Acting with extreme dominance and arrogance, they pushed through the crowd to claim the best spot. The Third Crown Prince intended to be the very first one to enter the ancient relic.

Most people backed away, but some did not.

For example, the people from the Bei Ling Sect didn’t move. Their sect was also a powerful one, and they had no fear of the Celestial King’s Mansion. Among them, a young man in black robes sneered, "What does the Celestial King’s Mansion have to be so arrogant about? Third Crown Prince, you actually have the nerve to show your face! You were so scared of Lin Xuan earlier that you didn’t dare make a move. A coward like you shouldn’t even bother entering the ancient relic."

"Hahahaha!" The other disciples of the Bei Ling Sect also roared with mocking laughter.

"What did you say?!" the people from the Celestial King’s Mansion fumed. Although they had spread their explanation, there were still some who didn’t believe it. After all, it was a fact that the Third Crown Prince hadn’t dared to make a move. It was an incredibly humiliating affair, but no one had dared to mention it to their faces. Now, the Bei Ling Sect was slapping them in the face publicly, enraging them beyond measure.

"Are you looking to die?" The men from the Celestial King’s Mansion radiated murderous intent, but the members of the Bei Ling Sect were completely unfazed. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The two sides faced off, their auras clashing with a thunderous roar that echoed endlessly. The other onlookers, terrified, all scrambled backward.

The Third Crown Prince’s face darkened. He stared at the black-robed youth and said coldly, "Kneel and apologize, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, I’ll send you to hell."

"Hahahaha!" The black-robed youth sneered. "Make me kneel and apologize? On what grounds? Are you worthy?"

He took a step forward, and his Spiritual Power erupted.

The onlookers gasped. "A Mid-stage One-Star Grandmaster!"

They hadn’t expected the black-robed youth to be a top-tier prodigy as well.

The people from the Bei Ling Sect declared proudly, "This is our Senior Brother Hei Xuan! His strength is immense, no weaker than the Third Crown Prince!"

Just then, Hei Xuan took another step. The Power of Beiming burst from his body, forming a Sea of Beiming that swept across the area.

The bodies of the men from the Celestial King’s Mansion trembled as frost began to form on them. They were no match for him at all.

"Third Crown Prince, save us!" they cried for help.

"You’re courting death!" the Third Crown Prince roared in fury. How dare he make a move against my Celestial King’s Mansion? Does he not want to live?

But Hei Xuan just said with disdain, "You couldn’t even beat Lin Xuan. What gives you the right to act so arrogant in front of me? The Third Crown Prince? You’re nothing but an ant. Scram now, or I’ll suppress you myself!"