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 **Chapter 2763: Not Comparable to Ordinary Prodigies**

Lin Moyu suddenly felt an invisible force pressing down on him, causing him to lose control and fall. Almost instinctively, his soul activated a secret technique to counter the force, stabilizing him once again. Lin Moyu focused his mind, continuing to listen to the Great Dao and comprehend the secret technique.

The actions of Senior Xiahhou were observed by the Dao Sovereigns present, who naturally understood what he had done, and they were amazed.

One Dao Sovereign whispered, "He blocked it so easily."

"Being on the edge, the Great Dao he hears is already very faint, yet he can still comprehend the Soul Ascension Secret Technique. Just how strong is his comprehension?"

"Not only did he comprehend it, but he was also the first to do so. His potential far exceeds that of all the other prodigies."

The Dao Sovereigns were full of praise, but the Dao Sovereign from the Ancient Lotus Holy Land showed a hint of disdain, "Maybe he just got lucky."

At this moment, Senior Xiahhou spoke loudly, "I would like to request some privileges, if I may."

After a moment, a voice responded, "Granted!"

Senior Xiahhou nodded slightly and pointed his finger again.

Originally at the edge of the lake, Lin Moyu was instantly transported to the surface of the lake, positioned at the very back of everyone. He was only two meters above the lake, the lowest among all.

It was clear that Senior Xiahhou was giving Lin Moyu a chance to listen to the Great Dao, which was the privilege he had requested.

None of the Dao Sovereigns present objected.

Regardless of status, position, or realm, Senior Xiahhou was above them all, and they dared not speak against him.

Moreover, when Senior Xiahhou asked for the privilege, he sought permission, indicating that the one who granted it was even more formidable.

The depth of the Lu Feng Merchant Guild's influence was something these people were somewhat aware of.

Senior Xiahhou's methods were so sophisticated that Lin Moyu didn't even realize he had been transported, only that the sound of the Great Dao had become several times clearer.

His comprehension speed increased significantly.

His soul power surged, and his understanding of the Soul Ascension Secret Technique deepened rapidly.

Comprehending the secret technique required continuous consumption of soul power, but Lin Moyu had no fear of depleting his soul power.

As long as the consumption wasn't extreme, the World Tree ensured his soul power was inexhaustible.

Under these circumstances, he could comprehend until the end of time.

However, he knew it wouldn't be that simple; otherwise, the other prodigies could also last indefinitely.

The difficulty would surely increase.

By the eighth minute, almost every prodigy had stopped descending, and as their comprehension of the secret technique deepened, they began to rise.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus rose the fastest, followed closely by Lu Fengyao.

In less than a minute, the two had risen several meters, almost back to their original positions.

Others were also rising, but not as quickly.

Those who were originally ranked lower didn't rise much.

Originally at the very bottom, Lin Moyu also began to rise gradually, and by the eighth minute, he had surpassed several of the lowest-ranked prodigies.

By the ninth minute, Lin Moyu was more than five meters above the lake, placing him in the middle of the group, surpassing dozens of prodigies.

At this point, it was clear who had stronger comprehension.

At the tenth minute, a muffled thunder sounded from the Great Dao, and the descending pressure suddenly intensified.

All the rising prodigies stopped simultaneously and began to descend again.

The sound of the Great Dao became more intense, and the Soul Ascension Secret Technique also advanced to a higher level, becoming stronger and more difficult to comprehend.

The consumption of soul power increased, requiring more soul power to comprehend the secret technique.

Lin Moyu maintained a calm mind, determined to comprehend the secret technique no matter how difficult it was.

He felt that this secret technique was magical and would be very beneficial if fully comprehended.

This Dao lecture was not just a test but also an opportunity.

Splash!

The sound of water echoed, and by the thirteenth minute, a prodigy finally fell into the lake.

Falling into the lake meant elimination.

Waves pushed the eliminated prodigies to the edge of the lake, where they were immobilized and could not leave.

They also couldn't speak and could only watch others comprehend the Great Dao.

The victors floated in the air while the losers fell into the water, creating a stark psychological contrast.

The Dao Sovereigns in the sky observed without much reaction.

"These prodigies usually see themselves as the chosen ones, always arrogant. It's good to humble them a bit."

"Most of them have had smooth sailing. They need to taste failure occasionally."

"If they can't handle failure, how can they go further? Their Dao hearts also need tempering."

The Dao Sovereigns spoke like seasoned veterans, sharing their insights.

Senior Xiahhou remained silent, his attention mostly on Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu stopped descending when he was two meters above the lake.

He had a new comprehension of the Soul Ascension Secret Technique, halting his descent.

It was only the fourteenth minute, and even the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus was still descending, having yet to gain new comprehension of the secret technique.

By the fifteenth minute, the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus and Lu Fengyao, one after the other, within five seconds of each other, comprehended the stronger Soul Ascension Secret Technique and stopped descending. The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus opened her eyes and quickly scanned the area, relieved to find she was still in the lead.

She also noticed several people had fallen into the lake and been eliminated.

"Useless!" The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus showed a hint of disdain, closed her eyes, and continued to comprehend the secret technique. Stopping the descent was far from enough; she needed to enhance the secret technique and turn the descent into ascent.

Lu Fengyao didn't open her eyes, focusing solely on comprehending the secret technique.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus's quick glance missed Lin Moyu.

As she stopped descending, Lin Moyu had already begun to rise. However, the previous gap was significant, so Lin Moyu hadn't surpassed her yet.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus didn't notice, but the Dao Sovereigns outside the array saw it clearly.

"This young man is remarkable, leading once again."

"His comprehension is truly enviable. In my life, I've never seen such comprehension."

"Unfortunately, his realm is not high enough, and his soul power is insufficient. The next rounds won't be as easy."

"His comprehension is excellent, but he's hindered by his realm."

"I wonder how old he is. If he's young enough, he might have a place among the prodigies in the future."

Lin Moyu was shrouded in divine light, and the Dao Sovereigns couldn't see his age.

Only Senior Xiahhou saw clearly.

"Less than 2,500 years old, mid-level Heavenly Sovereign, Dao Sovereign-level soul, astonishing fortune."

"Such a person is not comparable to ordinary prodigies."

"If he could become my disciple..."

The more Senior Xiahhou looked, the more satisfied he became, and the thought of taking Lin Moyu as a disciple grew.

At this moment, Lin Moyu had a sudden thought, "If I consume the silver tree sap, could it help me comprehend faster?"

"Let's try it. Even if it doesn't work, there's no harm."

Bold in thought and action, Lin Moyu's soul immediately consumed a drop of silver tree sap.