The consequences of that are absolutely beyond what the people of Qing Province can bear.
After a moment, he looked towards Mu Jiuzhou.
Compared to the empty title of the greatest prodigy, Mu Jiuzhou’s life is much more important.
Moreover, Mu Jiuzhou has gained fortune and evolved the Perfect World.
There is no need to fight for this empty fame.
Becoming the Great Emperor should be Mu Jiuzhou’s pursuit.
Mu Jiuzhou gently shook his head and said, "Lord Governor, I want to try!"
Qi Tianyan’s Emperor Secret Technique is extremely strange.
His father’s grave demeanor is evident of this.
However, if he were to concede this battle now, he would lose the cultivator’s courage to move forward.
Even if he reaches the Emperor Realm in the future, he may not achieve the title of Great Emperor!
Moreover, he called him Lord Governor, not father.
This was in his capacity as Qing Province’s prodigy.
This further demonstrated his steadfast resolve.
"The Life-taking Secret Technique cannot be countered unless one is in the Emperor Realm!"
Mu Jiuzhou shook his head again, "I have cultivated the Green Emperor’s Eternal Body to its peak."
The Green Emperor’s Eternal Body is indeed very formidable.
Perhaps only the true Stellar Divine Body can surpass it.
However, the most terrifying aspect of the Green Emperor’s Eternal Body is not its defense, but its terrifying recovery ability.
Otherwise, what right would it have to be called eternal?
The Green Emperor’s Eternal Body also contains a secret technique.
It is called the Eternal Life Secret Technique!
Mu Qing’s face lit up with joy.
If so, then Mu Jiuzhou might be able to contend with the Life-taking Secret Technique.
"Jiuzhou, have you thought it through? Once the Life-taking Secret Technique is unleashed, not even I can stop it!"
Mu Qing was still somewhat worried.
"Lord Governor, I have thought it through. If I retreat now, this matter will become my heart’s barrier, and I fear I will never glimpse the realm of the Great Emperor in my lifetime!"
Mu Jiuzhou said with unwavering determination.
Mu Qing nodded, "Then go ahead!"
Mu Jiuzhou had been cultivating since childhood, with ease and success, never tasting defeat.
At this moment, experiencing some setbacks would be beneficial for him.
Qing Province had finally produced such a genius as Ling Chen to put pressure on Mu Jiuzhou.
Mu Jiuzhou nodded and looked towards Ling Chen.
"Young Master Ling, make your move!"
With that, he readied himself for battle.
Given the situation, Ling Chen naturally had no retreat.
Seeing that the two of them were about to use the Emperor Secret Technique for a final showdown, the observing cultivators were all extremely excited.
Even the top experts of Qing Province, such as Jiang Bufan, felt this way.
At this moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on Ling Chen and Mu Jiuzhou.
Ling Chen no longer hesitated.
From the center of his forehead, Divine Soul Telekinesis surged out furiously.
A large hand of Divine Soul Telekinesis quickly formed, then like lightning, pressed down towards Mu Jiuzhou.
The Divine Soul hand moved extremely fast, crossing hundreds of feet almost instantly, descending upon him.
Faced with Ling Chen’s attack, Mu Jiuzhou dared not be careless.
He directly unleashed the Green Emperor’s Eternal Body’s secret technique.
Immediately, a terrifying green light emanated from Mu Jiuzhou’s body.
When the green light appeared, everyone in the Void Realm felt a vigorous burst of life force.
In that brief moment of exposure, it seemed as if their lifespans were extended.
The green light quickly condensed and enveloped Mu Jiuzhou completely.
The Divine Soul hand pressed down.
An invisible coercive force bound Mu Jiuzhou in place.
"Is this the Life-taking Secret Technique?"
Mu Jiuzhou instantly felt countless streams of life energy being extracted.
In just an instant, he felt himself aging.
His temples turned gray.
Ling Chen did not continue his assault.
He didn’t aim to take advantage of the situation.
Even if this technique was neutralized by Mu Jiuzhou, he had other trump cards.
He also wanted to see what means Mu Jiuzhou had to counter the Life-taking Secret Technique.
As if sensing Mu Jiuzhou’s life force dwindling, the green light burst forth once more, surging into Mu Jiuzhou’s body.
Mu Jiuzhou’s hair instantly returned to inky black.
Next, the two secret techniques engaged in a formidable clash.
The Eternal Life Secret Technique provided life force.
While the Life-taking Secret Technique siphoned it away.
Mu Jiuzhou’s body cycled between aging and rejuvenation.
This clash seemed calm on the surface.
But in reality, it hid great turbulence!
Even Mu Qing was watching Mu Jiuzhou intently.
The other cultivators were even more concentrated.
After half an incense stick’s time.
The green light condensed by Mu Jiuzhou’s Eternal Life Secret Technique finally reached its limit.
It could no longer replenish life force for Mu Jiuzhou.
In an instant, Mu Jiuzhou’s form aged dramatically.
His face became like a ravine, his hair snow-white.
His posture hunched over.
He became a decrepit old man.
Mu Qing’s eyes turned red.
Seeing Mu Jiuzhou age beyond himself, how could a father not feel heartache?
At this moment, the Life-taking Secret Technique too reached its limit.
It could no longer extract any life energy.
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Mu Jiuzhou raised his eyelids, looking at Ling Chen, his voice hoarse.
Though the Life-taking Secret Technique hadn’t killed him.
His remaining lifespan was scant.
"Young Master Mu, I am sorry!"
Ling Chen felt somewhat reluctant.
He had personally experienced this Life-taking Secret Technique.
Mu Jiuzhou achieving this much was no easy feat.
It’s worth knowing that he himself couldn’t withstand it.
"Young Master Ling, no need for such words. We represent the finest prodigies of Qing Province; I hope that on your journey to the Central Province, you can elevate the fame of Qing Province!"
Mu Jiuzhou forced a smile.
He was now nearing his twilight years.
His lifespan was short.
He feared he wouldn’t have the chance to enter the Central Province and compete with the prodigies of the nine provinces.
However, with Ling Chen here, there was even more hope.
After all, Ling Chen was only at the eighth layer of the World Realm.
Mu Qing rushed over, holding Mu Jiuzhou in his arms as tears fell.
"Father, do not grieve. To have battled with Young Master Ling is an honor."
Mu Jiuzhou said with a smile.
Mu Qing nodded, "Jiuzhou, rest now."
With that, he placed Mu Jiuzhou into his inner world.
In the inner world, there were naturally people to care for Mu Jiuzhou.
Mu Qing’s gaze fell on Ling Chen, "I, the Great Emperor, declare that the top prodigy in this Qing Province Prodigy Rankings is Ling Chen of the Eastern Domain!"
However, he looked at Jiang Bufan, "The remaining matters will be handled by you."
Though the top prodigy appeared, there are still many vacant ranks among the top hundred in the prodigy rankings.
Jiang Bufan responded respectfully.
Mu Qing left the Void Realm and returned to the State Governor Mansion.
It was only after Mu Qing departed that the gathered prodigies reacted.
Who would have thought that Mu Jiuzhou would truly lose to Ling Chen?
In the State Governor Mansion.
The East Domain Lord, Liu Xiao, wore an expression of disbelief.
Ling Chen really attained the top position in the prodigy rankings!
Along with Ling Wu’s third-place title.
In the top three, their Eastern Domain occupied two spots.
And the second place was Jiang Xiaoman from the Southern Domain.
This time, the East and South Domains not only crushed the North Domain but also trampled the prodigies of Qing City underfoot!