Nine Rebirths, Destiny Alliance

As the grand competition ended, the guests departed.

The news that Lu Yuan, Divine Son of Chaos Sacred Land, had slain Chaos Divine Son Jun Moxiao with a single finger and revealed his Peak Divine Ability Realm cultivation spread through the Eastern Domain like the wind.

Taixuan Sacred Land, one of the Eastern Domain's Six Great Sages.

Deep within the sacred land.

A middle-aged man in a golden robe stood before a row of decaying coffins and respectfully reported, "Reporting to the ancestors, there is news of the Divine Son who suddenly appeared in Chaos Sacred Land."

"According to the latest intelligence sent back by our sacred land's scouts, during Chaos Sacred Land's grand competition, the Chaos Divine Son killed a Chaos Holy Son who provoked him. Based on the fluctuations from that attack, it can be roughly determined that the Chaos Divine Son possesses Peak Divine Ability Realm cultivation."

"During this, Third Elder of Chaos Sacred Land and the Chaos Sacred Master fought fiercely. The Chaos Sacred Master's cultivation has already reached the Half-step Marquis realm."

"Heh heh, Peak Divine Ability Realm. So he is an extraordinary monster. No wonder that old fellow from Chaos Sacred Land emerged from seclusion half a year ago—it was because of this person."

An aged voice came from within the decayed ancient coffins.

"Have you uncovered the background of that Chaos Divine Son?"

The golden-robed middle-aged man looked ashamed.

"Reporting to Ancestor, we have not. Chaos Sacred Land has concealed it too tightly."

After a pause, the middle-aged man added, "However, based on all the information we have obtained, aside from Jiang Cang and the Chaos Old Ancestor, the other elders of Chaos Sacred Land likely do not know the Chaos Divine Son's exact origins either."

"No matter. So be it if there is nothing."

The decaying coffins trembled.

"However, since Chaos Sacred Land has produced such a monster, Taixuan Sacred Land cannot fall behind. Let him emerge from seclusion. I have a premonition—the Great Era of Imperial Contention is approaching."

The golden-robed middle-aged man's expression shook as he lowered his head and respectfully replied, "Yes, Ancestor."

The same scene unfolded within every other sacred land.

The strength and terrifying talent Lu Yuan had displayed made every force in the Eastern Domain feel threatened.

After that day, an unknown number of hidden Peerless Prodigies emerged one after another.

Central Domain.

Primordial Sacred Land.

The undisputed number one force on Tianxiao Continent.

Third Saint Son Peak.

"Ah!!! Lu Yuan!"

A roar filled with unwillingness rang out from Saint Son Peak, echoing through the heavens for a long time.

Inside a simple cave abode, a handsome Blue-clad Youth sat cross-legged atop a Cyan Jade Platform.

The Blue-clad Youth's face was twisted with rage, his fists clenched tightly, his heart filled with unwillingness.

His name was Lin Hao, and he was the third-ranked Holy Son of Primordial Sacred Land.

But he had another identity as well.

A Reincarnator!

Moreover, he could be reborn nine times.

Yet at this very moment, he no longer had another chance at rebirth.

He had used up all nine of his rebirths.

"Lu Yuan!!!"

Lin Hao's eyes burned with fury, but beneath it lay a trace of helplessness.

"Nine times. This is the ninth time. If I die again, I will truly perish."

Lin Hao murmured, sorrow filling his heart.

He had nine chances at rebirth, yet Lu Yuan had already killed him eight times.

Although every rebirth caused his cultivation and strength to soar dramatically.

Whenever he recalled Lu Yuan's unfathomable strength and terrifying foundation.

Lin Hao still felt deeply powerless.

If there was still no fundamental change this time.

Then he would likely still die at Lu Yuan's hands.

Lu Yuan was simply too terrifying.

Lin Hao had not even learned Lu Yuan's true name until after his fourth rebirth.

During the first few times, Lu Yuan had killed him the instant they met.

"Although I have already died eight times, this time, I will not lose again!"

Nine rebirths had not left Lin Hao empty-handed.

At the very least, he understood that relying solely on his own strength, he could never defeat Lu Yuan.

He could not even defeat the Villain Alliance under Lu Yuan's command.

Lin Hao raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.

"Lu Yuan, you have the Villain Alliance. Then I will create the Destiny Alliance. I would like to see how you villains can fight against us Children of Destiny!"

After being reborn so many times, Lin Hao had witnessed many Children of Destiny die at Lu Yuan's hands.

Thus, he understood that even with fate's favor, a single Child of Destiny was no match for Lu Yuan.

Only through an alliance—by uniting every Child of Destiny—would they have the strength to fight.

The bloodshot veins in Lin Hao's eyes gradually faded, and he slowly regained his composure.

He glanced at the calendar hanging on the wall.

Lin Hao's eyes lit up. "July 1st. In ten more days, the Ancient Stone Tablet will descend. By then, countless prodigies and monsters from Tianxiao Continent will gather before it. Several Children of Destiny will also appear then. This will be my best opportunity."

"However, there are still nine days left, so there is no rush."

Lin Hao pondered, searching his mind for which Child of Destiny was currently closest to him.

With the experience of his first seven deaths, Lin Hao had hidden himself for an extremely long time before his eighth death, all so that he could investigate every Child of Destiny thoroughly.

After a while, Lin Hao's eyes suddenly lit up.

"I found him. It's him—Jun Xiaoyao of the Jun Family!"

Child of Destiny Jun Xiaoyao had left a deep impression on him.

The Jun Family was not only one of the top five superpowers on Tianxiao Continent, but more importantly, it had connections in the Upper Realm.

Through those Upper Realm connections, Jun Xiaoyao had successfully become one of the Children of Destiny who survived the longest against Lu Yuan.

With a thought, Lin Hao immediately rose to his feet, left Primordial Sacred Land, and headed for the Jun Family's ancestral grounds.

Jun Family, ancestral grounds.

Jun Xiaoyao, dressed in white robes, sat high in the seat of honor, watching Lin Hao in the lower-left seat with an amused expression.

"You are saying that the great villain named Lu Yuan will kill all of us, and that even I will not escape death?"

Lin Hao's face was utterly serious. "That's right. When the time comes, not only will we die, but Tianxiao Continent will also fall into endless warfare and become a paradise for villains."

"Only if all Children of Destiny form an alliance will we have the strength to resist."

At those words, a trace of disdain flashed deep within Jun Xiaoyao's eyes. "What you say sounds intimidating, but I do not believe it!"

"If Lu Yuan is truly as strong as you claim, then I would like to test him. It has been a very, very long time since I last encountered a worthy opponent."

Jun Xiaoyao wore the expression of someone invincible and lonely at the top.

Lin Hao remained calm. He had long expected that Jun Xiaoyao might refuse.

Having been reborn nine times, he understood the personalities of these Children of Destiny all too well.

Lin Hao lowered his gaze and took a sip of tea. "Divine Son Jun, I never expected you to agree immediately. If I suddenly heard such things myself, I might not believe them either."

Jun Xiaoyao narrowed his eyes. "So?"

Lin Hao looked straight at Jun Xiaoyao. "So, I merely came to give you a warning, so that you can prepare yourself mentally. After all, you are absolutely no match for Lu Yuan. You are not even capable of taking a single move from him."

"Even if you have a system, even if fate favors you, even if you were born having broken the ten shackles of the Primordial Sacred Body, even if you are the Jun Family's Divine Son!"

Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao's pupils suddenly contracted.

His system and his innate breaking of the ten shackles of the Primordial Sacred Body were his greatest secrets. How did this man know?!

Lin Hao stood and said calmly, "Jun Xiaoyao, think it over carefully. My name is Lin Hao, a Holy Son of Primordial Sacred Land. Once you have made up your mind, come find me anytime."

With that, Lin Hao's figure slowly faded away.