Translator: Huang Ying
When Lin Dong made his move, he did so without the slightest hesitation. Even Gu Ying couldn't have imagined that the young man who had been so refined just a moment ago would now become so ruthless, devoid of any mercy.
The searing pain from his throat prevented Gu Ying from uttering a sound. Foamy blood continuously gushed from his mouth, his eyes still wide with terror as he stared at the young man before him.
No matter what, he was still the Deputy Sect Master of the Blood Robe Sect. He had thought that with this identity alone, even if something unexpected happened, no one would dare to lay a hand on him. Yet, the current situation made him realize that he had made a fatal mistake...
If he had only brought a few more experts on this trip, how could this situation have occurred?
His vision rapidly darkened. His hands clutched Lin Dong's arm tightly, blood still gushing out. His eyes revealed an unspeakable resentment as he transmitted a message into Lin Dong's ear:
"The Blood Robe Sect will not let you off!"
Lin Dong's expression remained unchanged. He understood Gu Ying's vengeful nature very well. If Gu Ying escaped this time, the repercussions would be immense. He coveted the Lin family's Yang Yuan Stone mine, and after returning, he would bring all the experts of the Blood Robe Sect. Then...
Although Lin Dong was young, he already understood the price of letting a tiger return to the mountains. Figures like Gu Ying should be dealt with when possible. If they were allowed to prepare fully and return, the Lin family would face far greater difficulties than today.
Pulling out the Shattered Origin Shuttle embedded in Gu Ying's throat, Lin Dong's hands swiftly reached into Gu Ying's clothes. A moment later, Lin Dong pulled out a Qiankun Bag and unceremoniously tucked it into his sleeve. Only then did Gu Ying's body slowly collapse.
"Thud!"
The sound of the body hitting the ground was not loud, but it sent shivers down the spines of many. Countless eyes converged on this spot.
When they saw that the corpse was Gu Ying, their eyes widened in horror, their faces stiff. Even the sounds of fighting outside fell silent...
"Gu Ying is dead?"
Looking at Gu Ying, whose eyes were wide open in death, a surging tide rose in everyone's hearts. They clearly couldn't connect this corpse with the once glorious Two-Seal Talisman Master.
Their gazes lingered on Gu Ying's corpse for a moment, then shifted to the young man standing beside it. When they saw the blood-stained Shattered Origin Shuttle still in the young man's hand, a sudden chill ran from their feet to the top of their heads.
Even a Two-Seal Talisman Master held a relatively important position in Yan City. Yet now, a prominent figure like Gu Ying had been completely dealt with by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth.
This scene was too shocking, so shocking that people found it hard to believe.
"The Lin family is about to rise..."
As they regained their composure, this thought simultaneously appeared in everyone's minds. The Lin family had displayed a strength that exceeded their expectations. Such strength, even if the Lei and Xie families joined forces, would be no match.
"Boom!"
In the main hall, two figures clashed like whirlwinds. Everyone quickly dodged, no one daring to block the path of the two practitioners in the Small Yuan Dan Stage who were fighting.
Lin Zhentian and Lei Bao had been fighting bitterly for a long time, but because they both possessed the strength of the Small Yuan Dan Stage, they couldn't determine a winner in a short period.
After such a prolonged struggle, both of them had sustained quite a few injuries, and their imposing aura was no longer as fierce as before.
"Gu Ying is dead!"
When a cry of alarm echoed through the hall, the two figures, who had been standing firm, staggered. Immediately after, they simultaneously turned their gaze towards the corpse lying on the ground.
"Gulp..."
When the two saw the corpse, they both swallowed involuntarily. Lei Bao's face turned pale. He never expected that Gu Ying not only failed to kill Lin Dong but also died at the opponent's hands.
Of course, not only Lei Bao was surprised; even Lin Zhentian had to take two deep breaths before he could accept this dream-like reality.
He had only hoped that Lin Dong could hold off Gu Ying for a while, but... he never expected Lin Dong to resolve the opponent so simply and directly.
"Lei Bao, now that you're alone, there's nothing you can do!"
Lin Zhentian said slowly.
Lei Bao's face was gloomy. He stared at Lin Zhentian, then suddenly let out a strange laugh and said,
"Old ghost Lin, I don't think you'll be happy for much longer. Gu Ying is the Vice Sect Master of the Blood Robe Sect. He died at Lin Dong's hands, hehe, the Blood Robe Sect will certainly not let this go. By then, your Lin family will be slaughtered until not even a chicken or dog is left!"
"This old man has long said that our Lin family is a tough bone. Anyone who wants to chew it must be prepared to break their teeth. Your Lei family is the same, and the Blood Robe Sect will be the same!"
Lin Zhentian said with a cold laugh. Since this had already happened, fear wouldn't solve anything. Moreover, even if Gu Ying hadn't died, he wouldn't have let it go so easily upon returning, so it was better to just kill him off.
"As long as an old, tough bone like you is killed, the Lin family will naturally crumble!"
Lei Bao said with a cold laugh. After all, the Lin family's foundation was very shallow, and the most important figure was Lin Zhentian. As long as he fell, the Lin family would no longer have any reason to exist.
"If you want to gnaw on this old man's bones, I'm afraid you don't have the capability!"
Lin Zhentian said with an arrogant laugh.
"Then let's see!"
Lei Bao let out a cold laugh. Pure Yuan Gang Qi quickly gathered in his hands. His hands glowed, and rumbling sounds like thunder emanated from them. This was the Lei family's Fourth-Grade martial art, Rushing Thunder Light. When Lei Bao unleashed this Fourth-Grade martial art, it was truly as if ten thousand bolts of lightning surged forth simultaneously, with an overwhelming momentum.
"Rumble!"
Lei Bao's feet tapped the ground, and his figure, like an erratic beam of light, shot towards Lin Zhentian with lightning speed. The tables and chairs in his path immediately shattered into small pieces.
Seeing Lei Bao use a move that concentrated all his power to attack, Lin Zhentian had no intention of avoiding the sharp edge. Instead, his hands began to form mysterious seals.
These two seals were somewhat familiar. If one looked closely, they would realize that these were the Lin family's Qimen Seals. However, as Lin Zhentian's seals transformed to the very limit of the incomplete scroll, his hands did not stop but continued to execute them. It turned out that Lin Dong had given all three initial layers of the Qimen Seals to Lin Zhentian. Therefore, the Qimen Seals were no longer an incomplete scroll!
The formidable Pure Origin Qi rapidly condensed in Lin Zhantian's hands. As he successfully formed the third seal, he unleashed his move!
As the radiant seal coalesced, Lin Zhantian looked up at the approaching light projection. Without hesitation, he threw a punch. The mysterious radiant seal emitted rumbling sounds as it slammed directly into the incoming ring of light!
"Boom!"
A powerful surge of energy rapidly spread throughout the great hall. All the doors, tables, and chairs exploded into dust. The formidable force was so immense that even cultivators at the Heavenly Origin Realm were blown out of the great hall, landing awkwardly outside.
"Boom!"
After everyone was swept out of the reception hall, the hall's pillars also collapsed. Moments later, the enormous great hall had been reduced to a pile of ruins.
The open ground outside the great hall was now in utter chaos. After falling to the ground, the people from both sides immediately looked up at the ruins. Everyone understood that victory or defeat would be decided by the outcome of the battle that had just occurred.
"Rumble!"
As everyone watched anxiously, a struggling figure rose from the rubble, then staggered and fell to the ground, covered in fresh blood.
"Father!"
Seeing that figure, Lin Xiao and the others were instantly overjoyed.
However, before they could even celebrate, another figure rose nearby. A sharp dagger in his hand swung up, intending to stab directly into Lin Zhantian's tottering form.
"Xie Qian!"
The sudden turn of events caused Lin Xiao and the others' expressions to change drastically, but at that moment, a sharp shout also rang out.
Xie Qian ignored the shout. He understood Lin Zhantian's importance perfectly; as long as he took his life, the Lin family would surely collapse!
In the current situation, their Lei and Xie families were at a disadvantage. If Lin Zhantian remained alive, they would never be able to rise again!
"Die, old geezer!"
Xie Qian's speed at this moment was astonishingly fast. In a flash, he appeared before the weakened Lin Zhantian. The dagger in his hand swept horizontally, aiming to cut the old man's throat.
"Swoosh!"
Suddenly, a low sound rang out, and fresh blood spurted. Xie Qian's raised arm suddenly froze. He slowly lowered his head. On his chest, a hole had appeared at some unknown point, and fresh blood continuously gushed from it.
As he fell to the ground, he saw the figure of a young man emerge from the ruins. This person casually tossed two corpses beside him.
Gu Ying, Lei Bao.
The entire space fell silent. Looking at the two corpses lying there, everyone knew...
The Lei family was finished...