Primordial Emperor
Chapter 40: The Prodigy Returns, a Measure of Warmth and Cold in People’s Hearts

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: The Prodigy Returns, a Measure of Warmth and Cold in People’s Hearts

"How is this possible? How can he possibly possess such a strong physique and aptitude?"

"Last time in the Myriad Demon Cavern, his body and meridians were clearly eroded by the Yin energy. Even if he could recover, he definitely shouldn’t have been able to return to his former physique."

Mu Qingxue looked at the information tested out by the Spirit Testing Stone Wall, her beautiful eyes wide open, filled with disbelief.

Li Chu, standing beside Mu Qingxue, was trembling slightly, equally unable to believe that Lin Chen still had such strong talent.

It was he who had schemed against Lin Chen, throwing him into the Myriad Demon Cavern.

It was also he and Mu Qingxue who, when Lin Chen had fought desperately to crawl out of the Myriad Demon Cavern, had sent Lin Chen back to the Lin Family, wanting to watch him live in this world in a fate worse than death.

He had carefully inspected and found that Lin Chen’s whole body and meridians had been corroded by the Yin energy, becoming completely useless.

But the reality before him showed that Lin Chen had recovered his strong talent and had even surpassed both him and Mu Qingxue.

"This kid, he’s hidden it so well!"

"Could it be he deliberately pretended to lose his talent to divert our attention away from him?"

At this moment, the gazes of people from the five major families around, as well as those from various sects of Desolate Sky City, fell upon Lin Chen, all of them inhaling sharply, watching Lin Chen with complex expressions; some were pleased while others were anxious and uneasy.

Those pleased were naturally people from Lin Chen’s father’s lineage within the Lin Family; Lin Chen’s current display of talent would definitely allow him to stand firm in the clan once again, and they could finally hold their heads up high.

Worth mentioning was that at this moment, although Lin Chen’s paternal uncle and second uncle looked worried, deep down they too felt some relief that Lin Chen was able to recover his past talent.

When Lin Chen was useless, his paternal uncle and second uncle, wanting the Lin Family to grow and prosper, thought that with such a waste like Lin Chen, he shouldn’t be occupying a spot without contributing, so naturally, they had no favourable impression of him.

But now, Lin Chen exhibited such talent that neither Lin Liang nor Lin Xue, the younger generation of the Lin Family, could compare to him; Lin Chen could naturally lead the Lin Family to glory.

Lin Chen’s paternal uncle and second uncle secretly breathed a sigh of relief within their hearts, thankful that they hadn’t lost their minds and seriously harmed Lin Chen, but had only watched the younger generation’s petty fights.

The stronger Lin Chen became, the only endless benefits would be brought to the Lin Family.

In this moment, the mindset of Lin Chen’s paternal uncle and second uncle underwent a complete transformation.

"I didn’t expect that he’s not only talented in Spiritual Formations, but also that his Martial Path talent is so extraordinary. Now I understand why he is called the top genius of Desolate Sky City," an elder commented.

Standing on a tall building some distance away from the Jade Cauldron Sect’s testing area, Zhao Lingxi looked at the powerful talent displayed by Lin Chen and felt similarly shocked in her heart.

She had seen countless heavenly prodigies, but Lin Chen’s talent was indeed rare.

Lin Chen had actually opened up all the meridians in his body, something very uncommon in the entire Great Flame Dynasty.

Such martial artists, with future accomplishments that could not be limited, were all powerhouses in their own right.

Moreover, Zhao Lingxi was not only surprised by Lin Chen’s talent but also because, in the midst of the scorn and derision from everyone just before, Lin Chen was able to remain indifferent. This state of mind was not something one of his age should possess.

If it had been her, she definitely would have gotten into a fight with those people earlier on, instead of waiting for the talent test.

Zhao Lingxi had originally thought that if Lin Chen failed to gain the recognition of the Jade Cauldron Sect during their recruitment trials, she would step in and have him join their Wanxing Commerce Association.

After all, Lin Chen’s accomplishments in spiritual formations were anything but common, and in the future, he could bring immense benefits to the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

However, what Mu Qingxue had not expected was that she had misjudged the situation. Lin Chen’s mastery of the Martial Path was even greater than his proficiency in spiritual formations.

She had assumed that Lin Chen being hailed as the number one genius of Desolate Sky City was merely talk after all, the place was a backwater area, and how talented could one be from there?

As it turned out, Lin Chen was exceptionally outstanding, stunning everyone with his talents. If she had known earlier how tremendous Lin Chen’s innate talent in the Martial Path was, she would have done whatever it took to recruit him into the Wanxing Commerce Association.

Meanwhile, Ning Shangfeng’s shock and emotions were more complex than anyone present at that moment.

He had almost missed out on recruiting such an unparalleled genius as Lin Chen.

With all meridians fully unblocked and possessing a Profound Grade Extreme Yang Body, talent like his was rare, to the extent that even elders from the Capital City might not be able to recruit such a person.

In the future, within the Jade Cauldron Sect, Lin Chen’s achievements would undoubtedly be boundless. Since Lin Chen would be a disciple he had recruited into the Sect, he would naturally benefit as well.

Although Li Chu and Mu Qingxue were also talented, when compared to Lin Chen’s Profound Grade Physique and superior aptitude, they paled in comparison and were simply not on the same level.

"He... he’s actually restored his former talent!"

"The former number one genius, he’s returned."

"What on earth is going on, could it be that Lin Chen has really been hiding his true self? But why? With his former presence, who in Desolate Sky City would dare move against him? He didn’t need to hide himself to avoid those schemes."

"And during these three years, he endured so much mockery and scorn without ever offering an explanation. Lin Chen is indeed the idol I once admired. Starting today, my idol is still Young Master Lin Chen."

"Young Master Lin Chen is mighty. I always knew this day would come; you have finally returned."

All around, the way people looked at Lin Chen had completely changed.

The previously cold and disdainful glances had turned fervent, their faces no longer indifferent, but filled with endless enthusiasm.

At this moment, who didn’t understand that Lin Chen, revealing such talent, was bound to become a Jade Cauldron Sect disciple, and undoubtedly an Inner Sect Disciple, ready to soar high from then on.

Of course, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to offend Lin Chen at this point.

Facing the audience’s theatrical changes in attitude, Lin Chen’s heart remained undisturbed, his expression still indifferent.

In these three years, he had seen too many facades of people’s hearts, having long seen through the ways of the world.

He would naturally not mistreat those who were good to him, and as for some people, how they mocked and looked down on Lin Chen in the past three years, his future would naturally have nothing to do with them.

At this moment, Lin Chen clenched his fist lightly and smiled faintly.

Looking at the Spirit Testing Stone in front of him, Lin Chen felt a slight bitterness in his heart.

Apart from himself, no one knew that the talent he possessed was far beyond what was shown on the Spirit Testing Stone.