Hearing Lin Dong’s words, Lin Xiao was also startled. Just as he was about to speak, he saw his son’s serious face, and the words that had reached his mouth were swallowed back. Lin Dong now gave him a feeling completely different from the past; moreover, he could feel a kind of pressure emanating from Lin Dong’s body.
This kind of pressure was no different from Gu Ying’s!
“I truly didn’t expect such a young Symbol Master to appear in this small Qingyang Town!”
While Lin Xiao was astonished, Gu Ying’s gaze was fixed on Lin Dong. After a moment, his previously mocking face showed surprise, and he slowly spoke.
“Symbol Master?”
Hearing this, Lin Xiao and Luo Cheng were both shocked. They looked at Lin Dong, speechless. They all knew that Lin Dong cultivated Yuan Power very quickly, but no one had discovered that Lin Dong also had the identity of a Symbol Master!
“Symbol Master… Could it be that the mysterious Symbol Master who tested Father’s strength at Ironwood Manor was none other than Lin Dong?”
Lin Xiao was naturally quick-witted. He immediately thought of the mysterious Symbol Master who had acted at Ironwood Manor before. Then he let out a sigh, feeling a little exasperated, because he had always regarded Lin Dong as a child.
“If that’s true, then Lin Dong’s strength might already be comparable to a master of the Minor Yuan Dan Stage…”
Lin Xiao still remembered Lin Zhentian’s assessment of that Symbol Master from before. His heart immediately swelled with pride and joy, and at the same time, he felt a shock. No one could have imagined that Lin Dong not only had talent in cultivating Yuan Power but also possessed extraordinary talent in the profound field of Mental Energy. For Lin Dong to have such a son and grandson was truly a great blessing from heaven.
Luo Cheng, standing beside him, also stared at Lin Dong, sighing inwardly. A feeling of admiration rose in his heart. With this person in the Lin family, a small Qingyang Town would surely not be able to limit them.
Lin Dong had no time to explain their astonishment. He stared intently at Gu Ying in front of him. A battle between Symbol Masters was extremely dangerous, and Gu Ying was no ordinary Symbol Master; he was a Two-Seal Symbol Master!
This person’s rank was naturally higher than Lin Dong’s. He hoped that the opponent had not long entered the Two-Seal stage, otherwise, Lin Dong would be in big trouble today.
“Father, you two go help the others.”
Lin Dong said softly.
“Alright, be careful.”
At this moment, Lin Xiao also understood that staying here would not help Lin Dong at all. If Lin Dong was already a Symbol Master, then even if he couldn’t defeat Gu Ying, he could at least hold him off for a while. By then, with two late Heavenly Yuan Stage masters making their move, the Lei and Xie families would surely suffer considerable losses.
After replying, Lin Xiao and Luo Cheng exchanged glances, then carefully retreated. Gu Ying glanced at the two of them, his two sharp sword-winds still circling around him. His fingers twitched, but he dared not make a move; all his attention was focused on the young man in front of him.
Although Lin Dong was just a young man, Gu Ying could feel a powerful mental fluctuation emanating from him.
“You’re probably still just a One-Seal Symbol Master, right? To achieve such accomplishments at this age is truly not easy.”
Gu Ying gently stroked a sword-wind with his finger, smiling faintly.
"After this, you will surely achieve no small feat, but right now you are not my opponent... Moreover, I am someone who dislikes leaving future troubles. Today, I helped the Lei family annihilate the Lin family, and this great vendetta must be concluded. So, don't blame me for my ruthless methods."
As he spoke the last sentence, a murderous intent emanated from Gu Ying's smiling face, chilling people to the bone.
Lin Dong remained silent, not answering him, as the Natal Talisman Seal in his Niwan Palace vibrated ever so slightly.
"Thump ~ thump"
Accompanied by this inherent rhythm, a powerful surge of Mental Energy slowly spread, encompassing the entire hall, and his feet also lifted half an inch from the ground.
The sudden addition of a mental pressure caused the already chaotic hall to fall silent. Immediately after, countless gazes focused on the young man. When they saw that both the young man and Gu Ying had their feet half an inch off the ground, they couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
"Talisman Master..."
"It's that young man from the Lin family, he's actually a Talisman Master!"
Countless factions exchanged bewildered glances. How much more power did this Lin family still hide? A strong practitioner at the Minor Yuan Dan Stage, and a Talisman Master – such strength was enough to establish a foothold in Yan City!
It was only at this moment that they realized the outcome of this confrontation was truly unpredictable. The Lin family's gradual revelation of its strength had completely turned the tide.
"Boom!"
In the hall, a force generated by the clash of fists and palms spread in all directions. The powerful gusts of wind created cracks on the ground, and then Lin Zhengtian and Lei Bao simultaneously retreated several steps.
As soon as their bodies stabilized, intending to charge at each other again, they also felt a mental pressure descend upon them. Both were startled and quickly turned their heads. When they discovered the source of that mental pressure, their expressions changed dramatically.
"Such powerful Mental Energy, how... how is this possible?"
Lin Zhengtian stared, wide-eyed and open-mouthed, at the young man's figure. This formidable Mental Energy felt somewhat familiar to him...
Familiar? Thinking of this, Lin Zhengtian was slightly surprised, then suddenly remembered something, and a strange look appeared on his face:
"This brat was still hiding his strength. So he was the one who tested my strength that day; it couldn't have been anyone else."
Although he felt a bit exasperated, Lin Zhengtian's eyes gleamed with ecstatic joy. The Lei family inviting Gu Ying was an extremely bad situation for them. A Two-Seal Talisman Master, even he himself would find it difficult to contend with. But fortunately, their Lin family had Lin Dong, a master of concealment...
"Haha, Lei Bao, didn't you invite someone to destroy our Lin family?"
Lin Zhengtian looked at Lei Bao, whose face was extremely grim at this moment, and said with a cold laugh.
"Hmph, old ghost, what are you so proud of? So what if this little bastard is a Talisman Master? Can he really contend with Gu Ying? Just wait until Gu Ying deals with that brat, then we'll see how happy you still are!"
Although initially shocked, Lei Bao quickly regained his composure, shaking his head mockingly. He didn't believe Lin Dong could stand against Gu Ying, who already possessed the strength of a Two-Seal Talisman Master!
Lin Zhengtian's heart also tightened. Although Lin Dong was very skilled at hiding his strength, his current opponent was not Lei Pi.
"Then let's wait and see!"
Although there was a hint of worry in his heart, Lin Zhentian's expression remained unchanged. He let out a cold snort, too lazy to speak, and brought two fingers together. A sharp gust of wind shot towards Lei Bao, who hastily exerted his full strength to meet it.
"This kid must only be a First Seal Talisman Master, right? But why is his Mental Energy so strong?"
When Gu Ying saw Lin Dong unleash his Mental Energy, he was slightly astonished, and the killing intent in his heart grew stronger. His nature was cruel; if he formed an enmity with someone, he had to cut the grass and pull out the roots, lest he invite great trouble in the future!
"Whoosh!"
As this thought flashed through his mind, two silent sword winds directly transformed into two streaks of light, shooting like lightning towards Lin Dong's throat and heart.
Facing this move, people like Lin Xiao would surely find it difficult to evade, but Lin Dong had been observing with his Mental Energy. So, he immediately pointed a finger, and the "Shattering Origin Shuttle" instantly flew out, striking hard against the sword wind.
"This kid has indeed learned a bit about control."
With the sword wind blocked, Gu Ying's figure flickered, then reappeared in front of Lin Dong. A cold glint appeared in his eyes, and a powerful surge of Mental Energy fiercely struck Lin Dong.
"Boom!"
The silent Mental Energy collided, then spread out in front of Lin Dong. Immediately after, both their bodies trembled. A Mental Energy duel was far more dangerous than a desperate fight with Yuan Power; even a slight mistake could leave severe after-effects.
"Come again!"
The Mental Energy collision made Lin Dong frown, but there was excitement in his eyes. This was his first time engaging a Talisman Master, so he felt incredibly curious and invigorated.
After shouting, Lin Dong did not retreat but instead took the initiative to attack. A surge of Mental Energy shot directly at Gu Ying in front of him. At the same time, the "Shattering Origin Shuttle," which had been circling his body, continuously stabbed at Gu Ying like a venomous snake.
The two figures clashed like a whirlwind in the hall. Their speed was extremely fast, and wherever they passed, Mental Energy impacts caused the faces of those around them to turn pale.
As the two continuously exchanged blows, Gu Ying's expression also grew serious. Although Lin Dong's initial use of Mental Energy was somewhat crude, it seemed this kid had the ability to learn as he fought. The power of his Mental Energy grew stronger and stronger, and now Gu Ying had to exert his full strength to cope.
"This kid's Mental Energy is not that of a First Seal Talisman Master!"
With another collision, both their bodies trembled. Then, Gu Ying's figure retreated rapidly, a cold glint bursting from his eyes. Abundant Mental Energy poured from his head, but instead of attacking, it condensed in front of him.
"Kid, your Mental Energy is strong, but your method of using it is extremely crude. This is your fatal weakness, and I won't give you a chance to correct it!"
Gu Ying's lips curled into another cold smile. The Mental Energy in front of him slowly condensed into a finger-long object.
The Mental Energy at this moment was no longer illusory; it had taken on a concrete form!
Clearly, Gu Ying had now truly unleashed his killing move!