“Master Cen Kang? The senior sixth-grade Spirit Controller who failed to break through to seventh-grade a few years ago?”
“Didn’t Master Cen Kang die from a brain explosion while attempting to reach seventh-grade Spirit Controller? How is he still alive?”
“Could the news of Cen Kang’s death by brain explosion be false? Is he still alive?”
“Has Cen Kang broken through to junior seventh-grade Spirit Controller?”
“If he had reached junior seventh-grade Spirit Controller, he would surely bring his disciples to the Southeast Region Youth Assembly. He wouldn’t be so low-key.”…
At this moment, a Martial Emperor spoke up in astonishment, and the older elders present were equally surprised.
In the Southeast Region, Master Cen Kang’s reputation was considerable, arguably the region’s foremost Spirit Controller, sought after by many major forces.
Years ago, it was said he died from a brain explosion while attempting a breakthrough, yet now it seemed he was alive.
“A senior sixth-grade Spirit Controller attempting seventh-grade?”
Hearing this, Lin Xiao’s brows furrowed tightly.
Whether or not he was a seventh-grade Spirit Controller, a senior sixth-grade Spirit Controller was already formidable, capable of prolonged mind control or directly probing his consciousness.
A seventh-grade Spirit Controller could even enslave someone permanently.
Was Sheng Qianyu summoning such a terrifying Spirit Controller to control or probe his mind?
“Lord Sheng, what is your intent?” Hearing Cen Kang’s name, Zi Huang couldn’t help but ask.
Dongfang Kaiyuan also frowned.
“It’s simple. By controlling Lin Xiao’s mind, we can make him tell the truth!”
Sheng Qianyu said directly, “It’s only temporary mind control, not consciousness probing. It won’t reveal any of his secrets.”
“Moreover, with Master Cen Kang’s skill, mind control is flawless and won’t cause any damage to his mental sea.”
Sheng Qianyu looked at Lin Xiao, “Lin Xiao, if you’re innocent, willingly let Master Cen Kang perform temporary mind control to prove yourself. If you’re cleared, the Sheng family will compensate you!”
“But if you refuse, it means you’re guilty and lying!” Sheng Qianyu’s gaze glinted with coldness.
“If I refuse mind control, I’m guilty and lying?” Lin Xiao was momentarily stunned, a surge of anger rising within him, “Does Lord Sheng not know that subjecting someone to mind control is an insult?”
“I, Lin Xiao, am the top of the preliminary list, among the top in the final list, perhaps even first, holder of the Prosperity Token. My future achievements may not surpass the Ling Sword Sect Leader or the Spear Dragon Sect Leader, but they won’t fall far behind. I act justly, stand upright, and am honorable. How can I endure such an insult?”
Lin Xiao’s voice boomed with intense anger as he questioned Sheng Qianyu.
Everyone was stunned. Lin Xiao’s boldness was extraordinary, daring to challenge Lord Sheng so loudly.
But what Lin Xiao said was true. He had defeated Yang Xiu, a fourth-stage Martial Monarch, making him the likely top of the final list.
With his talent, if he didn’t fall, his future achievements would likely rival those of Sikong Jian and Dongfang Kaiyuan, standing at the Southeast Region’s pinnacle.
For such a figure to be subjected to mind control at the Southeast Region Youth Assembly would indeed be a humiliating disgrace.
“Indeed, geniuses are proud. Mind control may not affect him much physically, but it could dull a genius’s edge, even create inner demons, potentially ruining his future. This is unwise,” Dongfang Kaiyuan shook his head in opposition.
“Why make it sound so grave? If he’s truly a genius, how could temporary mind control create inner demons?” Sheng Qianyu retorted, “And is Lin Xiao definitely unconnected to the one who refined the Prosperity Wall?”
“The Prosperity Wall has been refined. If we don’t root out the culprit, who knows what might happen? If the entire Southeast Region’s human race faces a crisis, who can bear that?”
“Possessing petrifying power, he’s likely tied to the one who refined the wall. Why oppose a minor mind control? Are you not afraid of a future catastrophe?”
“If you insist on obstructing, don’t blame us for using force. I believe many will stand with the Sheng family!”
With that, Sheng Qianyu stepped forward, a wisp of aura emanating from him, unyielding even against Dongfang Kaiyuan.
Sikong Jian also stepped forward, his sharp aura radiating, clearly siding with Sheng Qianyu.
Dongfang Kaiyuan, Zi Huang, and Ling Xiao frowned. This was Prosperity City, under the Sheng family’s control, possibly with hidden formations.
Moreover, Sikong Jian’s strength was unfathomable, and with Sheng Qianyu, they might not prevail. If restrained, Lin Xiao would be vulnerable.
Additionally, Emperor Xing, Emperor Duan, Emperor Luo, and others likely wouldn’t stand idly by.
Other Martial Emperors might side with the Sheng family, but many would likely stay neutral to avoid trouble.
If a fight broke out, they would be at a disadvantage.
“Scoff!”
Just as Sheng Qianyu and Sikong Jian released their auras, diverting the attention of Dongfang Kaiyuan, Zi Huang, and Ling Xiao, Lin Xiao felt a powerful spiritual consciousness rush toward his brow, aiming to invade his mind.
“Mind control!”
Lin Xiao was alarmed, instantly heightening his focus tenfold. Spiritual energy surged in his mind, forming a barrier at his brow to block the consciousness.
But the consciousness was too swift and powerful, breaking through his hastily gathered defense, piercing his brow, and nearing his mind.
Lin Xiao was horrified.
“Scoff!” At that moment, an inexplicable force vibrated near his brow, abruptly shattering the invading consciousness.
A trickle of blood seeped from Lin Xiao’s brow.
Fortunately, the injury was minor, and the consciousness was repelled.
Otherwise, the consequences could have been dire, possibly even long-term mind control.
Undoubtedly, the one who acted was Cen Kang.
Lin Xiao now realized Sheng Qianyu never intended to seek their consent.
Instead, he aimed to distract Dongfang Kaiyuan and the others to act forcibly.
Cold sweat broke out on Lin Xiao’s face. The mysterious force must have come from Dongfang Kaiyuan, timely in its intervention.
Had it not, being controlled and forced to reveal his role in refining the Prosperity Token and a corner of the Prosperity Wall would mean certain death.
“Hmph!” With a cold snort, Dongfang Kaiyuan grabbed the spear embedded in the ground, a resounding clang echoing as an unmatched aura burst forth, his terrifying Martial Emperor pressure filling the surroundings, his towering battle intent radiating outward.
“The one who refined the wall is not Lin Xiao. Acting forcibly, disregarding the rules set by all forces, today, I will take Lin Xiao away. Let’s see how you stop me!” Dongfang Kaiyuan’s voice was resolute and resounding, his battle intent soaring, as if one man could hold off ten thousand.
“We absolutely won’t allow anyone to forcibly act against Lin Xiao!” Sensing something, Ling Xiao and Zi Huang also unleashed terrifying auras.
