Chapter 316: A Prodigy Cannot Be Insulted! Fourth Update,

Chapter 316: A Prodigy Cannot Be Insulted! [Fourth Update, Requesting Full Subscription]

Ye Tian, Liu Qingyi, and Qin Zixuan departed, and before long, they returned to Qin Feng Giant City.

"Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, we are heading back. See you next time!"

Liu Qingyi and Qin Zixuan took their leave from Ye Tian.

"It's fine if others call me Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, but we are friends. Just call me Ye Tian from now on. If that doesn't work, calling me Myriad Laws Heavenly Emperor is also fine!"

Ye Tian spoke up.

Suddenly.

Liu Qingyi spoke with a solemn expression, "Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, a Prodigy cannot be insulted. Do not think that 'Prodigy' is merely a title; it holds an extraordinary significance!"

"A Prodigy cannot be insulted? It has an extraordinary significance?"

Ye Tian was somewhat surprised; this was the first time he had heard such a claim.

"Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, among the many Emperor-Ranks who were polite to you before, many came from the truly top-tier major forces of Qin Feng Giant City and held high positions. Why were they so polite to you? Was it truly out of fear of your strength? No, they fear the title of Prodigy, not your strength. Those fellows wouldn't even be too afraid of Divine Rank experts; even if a Divine Rank is stronger than them, if they wanted to kill one, they would only need to pay a certain price. But they fear Prodigies, to the point where they don't even dare to harbor thoughts of moving against you. Do you know why?" Liu Qingyi asked.

"Why?"

Ye Tian was also very curious about this.

"A Prodigy cannot be insulted!" Liu Qingyi explained. "If someone insults a Prodigy and the Prodigy kills them, the force behind that person wouldn't dare to retaliate because that person deserved to die. 'A Prodigy cannot be insulted' is not an empty phrase, but a rule. It is a protection for Prodigies by the high-level leadership of the human Universe. There was once a major force with many True Gods; because that force sent a True God to kill a Prodigy, it directly led to that force being destroyed by the human high-level leadership. The many True Gods, Divine Ranks, and Emperor-Ranks involved all died."

"What!"

Ye Tian was shocked.

Because one Prodigy died, so many True Gods and Divine Ranks were buried with them, and even the entire force was destroyed!

This…

Ye Tian didn't know what to say.

Liu Qingyi added, "You might be guessing if that Prodigy had some powerful Master or an unusual background. I'm telling you, that Prodigy had no background; he was just a native Prodigy who rose from a human planet and hadn't been out of his home world for long. Because he provoked a profligate son, he fell and died. It was precisely because of this incident—the destruction of a major force—that everyone learned 'A Prodigy cannot be insulted' is no empty phrase. No force dares to attack a Prodigy; a Prodigy can only be killed by another Prodigy. If an expert above the Divine Rank moves against a Prodigy, their end is death!"

"The title of Prodigy even has this benefit!"

While surprised, Ye Tian couldn't help but feel delighted.

From the looks of it, as long as he didn't seek death, he was relatively safe at the Emperor-Rank level.

Of course, the rule that a Prodigy cannot be insulted only applies to humans; other races won't care if you're a Prodigy or not.

Possessing the name of a Prodigy, Ye Tian now didn't have to worry about the forces in Qin Feng Giant City acting against him, but he wouldn't become overly arrogant either.

The protection period for a Prodigy only lasts at the Emperor-Rank level; once he becomes a Divine Rank, he will no longer be a Prodigy.

The human race's protection of Prodigies is only because they don't want human Prodigies to fall before they can grow; it's impossible to protect them forever. If they truly protected them forever, human society would have long since fallen into chaos.

To show respect to a Prodigy, Qin Zixuan and Liu Qingyi called Ye Tian 'Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride,' but at Ye Tian's strong insistence, they changed the form of address and called him by his real name.

In this way, Ye Tian's relationship with the two women became closer, making them true friends, rather than appearing like friends while still being somewhat like strangers.

After Liu Qingyi and Qin Zixuan left, Ye Tian returned to his residence.

In the following days, many forces sent people to recruit Ye Tian, but Ye Tian brushed them off with perfunctory excuses.

Clearly, they all hoped Ye Tian would join their forces. Once Ye Tian joined, it would mean a Prodigy was born within their force, bringing many benefits!

Relying on the reputation of a Prodigy would be enough to bring many advantages to their organization.

Unfortunately, Ye Tian had no interest at all and could not possibly join their forces.

One day.

Ye Tian was in secluded Cultivation when Qin Zixuan came to visit.

In the hall.

"Zixuan, what have you come to see me for?"

Ye Tian asked.

"Ye Tian, my father wants to invite you to the City Lord's Mansion." Qin Zixuan said.

"Ye Tian, my father wants to invite you to the City Lord's Mansion." Qin Zixuan said.

"Your father?" Ye Tian frowned. Qin Zixuan's father was the son of the City Lord, the Young City Lord. He was said to have a Divine Rank cultivation and wasn't far from the True God-level; his strength was very formidable.

Why would such a big figure invite him to the City Lord's Mansion? Could it be…

"Zixuan, could it be your father also wants me to join the Qin Family or the City Lord's Mansion? If that's the case, I won't agree!"

Ye Tian gave a reminder first to avoid their relationship turning sour.

"It's not that!" Qin Zixuan explained. "It seems to be something else. Rest assured, if he really invites you to join the City Lord's Mansion or the Qin Family, you can just refuse! However, I asked my father before, and he mentioned the Prodigy Token. I'm not clear on the specifics."

Ye Tian was silent for a moment, then replied, "Alright, then I'll make a trip to the City Lord's Mansion!"

Qin Zixuan led the way, and Ye Tian followed behind, heading toward the City Lord's Mansion.

…

City Lord's Mansion.

Ye Tian followed Qin Zixuan here; this was his first time at the City Lord's Mansion.

The City Lord's Mansion was huge and shrouded in a very powerful Formation. Even with his Formation talent, it was difficult to discern even the surface level of this Formation.

Clearly, the Rank of this great array exceeded his imagination.

Besides the protection of the great array, the army of the City Lord's Mansion was composed of Emperor-Rank experts. The aura of Divine Ranks permeated the surroundings, showing that there were quite a few Divine Ranks guarding the mansion.

And the powerful aura faintly emanating from the depths of the City Lord's Mansion far exceeded the Divine Rank; that was definitely an existence at the True God-level or above.

"Eldest Young Miss!"

"Eldest Young Miss!"

"Eldest Young Miss!"

Guard after guard and servant of the City Lord's Mansion greeted Qin Zixuan, but since they didn't know Ye Tian, they naturally ignored him.

Soon, Ye Tian arrived at a side hall of the City Lord's Mansion.

"Ye Tian, sit here. I'll go notify my father!"

Qin Zixuan spoke.

Just then, a voice came through, "I'm here, no need to notify me!"

A young man wearing a cyan robe walked in; he was Qin Zixuan's father.

Since the lifespan of a Divine Rank is very long, Qin Zixuan's father naturally looked very young, quite different from the middle-aged fatherly image Ye Tian had imagined.

"Greetings, Purple Wheel Great God!"

Ye Tian stood up and spoke respectfully.

Emperor-Ranks have Emperor titles, and Divine Ranks have Divine titles. A Divine Rank expert must be respectfully addressed as a Great God. Purple Wheel Great God was called Purple Wheel Great Emperor when he was an Emperor-Rank, and now at Divine Rank, he is Purple Wheel Great God.

"Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, no need to be polite. Please, sit!"

Purple Wheel Great God said with a smile.

Then, Purple Wheel Great God said to Qin Zixuan, "Xuan'er, go attend to your own business!"

The meaning was clear: he wanted Qin Zixuan to leave.

"Father, I'll just sit nearby and listen. I won't cause trouble!"

Qin Zixuan was very curious and wanted to listen in.

Purple Wheel Great God said with a solemn face, "Xuan'er, some things can only be known by Prodigies or experts at the Divine Rank and above. It's not suitable for you to know ahead of time, understand?"

Hearing this, Qin Zixuan knew her father's conversation with Ye Tian involved some secrets, so she didn't dare stay and quickly withdrew.

Once Qin Zixuan left, Purple Wheel Great God said, "Myriad Laws Heavenly Pride, I didn't come to find you to ask you to join the Qin Family or the City Lord's Mansion. All Prodigies have their pride and won't just join a force casually. Actually, I came to see you about another matter. You could say I'm asking for your help, but it will also be beneficial for you; consider it mutually beneficial."

"Purple Wheel Great God, please speak plainly!"

Ye Tian was also somewhat interested in what Purple Wheel Great God had to say. As long as there were benefits and no downsides for him, he really didn't mind doing it.