Complete Victory

"Oh-ho. That guy really is unlucky..."

Lin Xia looked at Lin Yan on the Stone Platform and could not help feeling a little surprised. That fellow Lin Chen, in a certain sense, was not at all inferior to her. If he were given the same treatment as she was, it would still be hard to say who would achieve more in the future. Now Lin Yan had actually run into Lin Chen in this round. It seemed his steps could only stop here.

"What a pity. I'd originally wanted to test the bottom of this guy myself. That little girl Qingtan actually praised him so much. But from the looks of it now, there doesn't seem to be any need." Lin Xia smiled faintly and said somewhat lazily.

"It's actually Lin Chen."

When Lin Xiao heard who Lin Yan's opponent was this time, he could not help frowning. Clearly, he was no stranger to this name. As for Lin Yan, this junior of the clan, he still had quite a favorable impression of him, so naturally he did not want to see him lose here.

Beside him, Qingtan clenched her delicate hands tightly, her little face also filled with worry.

"No need to worry too much. Cousin Lin Yan isn't that simple," Lin Dong said instead. Looking at Lin Yan on the stage, whose face was calm, for some reason, Lin Dong always felt that the other party seemed to be hiding some great secret. That constant confidence and composure also made him feel unfathomable.

Hearing this, Qingtan did not speak. Her eyes fixed on the young figure on the Stone Platform, and gradually, she thought of that warmth from when the cold energy had erupted back then. Deep in her heart, a strange trace of anticipation slowly rose...

"Brother Lin Yan won't lose so easily..."

After Lin Ken announced the other contestant, a young man dressed in white silently walked out from the crowd, then walked up onto the Stone Platform.

Although the young man looked fair and harmless, his eyes were as cunning as a fox's. It could be seen that this person was no ordinary figure either.

"I am Lin Chen. Brother Lin Yan truly stayed silent for ten years, only to amaze everyone with one cry. Unfortunately, this is as far as you go. Three months ago, I broke through to Body Tempering Sixth Level, and in my eyes, my only opponents are Lin Xia and Lin Hong.

"Matches are heartless, blades and spears have no eyes. To avoid getting hurt, how about Brother Lin Yan admits defeat on his own?" The white-clothed youth stood opposite Lin Yan and said with a smile that did not reach his eyes.

"Lin Yan. As for admitting defeat, there's no need," Lin Yan said flatly. He did not appear flustered at all because of the other party's strength. In addition, the two of them had no real connection, so the conversation ended after a scant few words.

Hearing this, a cold light immediately flashed through Lin Chen's eyes.

"All right. Since both of you are already on stage, begin." Lin Ken looked at Lin Yan in some surprise, not knowing why this boy was so calm. However, he did not say more. With a wave of his hand, he shouted.

Bang!

The instant Lin Ken's words fell, Lin Chen's eyes turned sinister. His foot stamped against the ground, and his figure borrowed the force to rush toward Lin Dong. His five fingers clenched into a fist, and without the slightest flourish, he punched straight at Lin Dong's chest.

Facing Lin Chen's fist wind, Lin Yan not only did not retreat, but instead took a step forward under countless stunned gazes. His right palm shot out swiftly, grabbing Lin Chen's fist in one move. His palm suddenly slapped down, and he actually knocked Lin Chen's punch flying away.

The moment his fist was slapped aside, Lin Chen's figure suddenly shifted, dodging the palm wind Lin Yan had swept at him in passing. His right hand curved into a hook shape and abruptly pounced toward Lin Yan's face. Shadows layered upon shadows, as though falling stones in a chaotic age were smashing down. That kind of momentum made it so people simply did not dare to clash with it head-on.

"Flying Dragon Claw?"

Before the match, Lin Yun had also told him about some martial arts that the clan's younger generation excelled in, and among them was this Flying Dragon Claw. Once unleashed, it was like a flying dragon in the sky, making it impossible to guard against.

"Huu..."

A breath flowed out through his throat. Lin Yan understood in his heart that the more the Flying Dragon Claw was used, the smoother it became, and when the time came, its force would grow stronger and stronger, making it even harder to deal with. Therefore, when facing this kind of claw technique, he could not retreat.

Since he could not retreat, he could only meet it head-on!

Bang!

Lin Yan's expression was solemn. Both his hands clenched into fists. In an instant, crisp popping sounds suddenly rang out across the Stone Platform. At the same time, the Fire Force within his body brewed at his fists, and in the next moment, mixed with violent might, they smashed down thunderously toward Lin Chen!

Stone Crushing Fist!

A look of shock surged into many people's eyes at this moment. Clearly, they had not expected that an ordinary first-grade martial art, Stone Crushing Fist, could actually unleash such power.

"Cousin Lin Yan, so this is your strength..." Lin Dong was also startled by Lin Yan's sudden display. Immediately, he murmured with a solemn expression.

"Mm, not bad..."

On the honored guest seats, Lin Zhentian also stroked his beard and slowly nodded. To a clan, the most important thing was talent. Now that another Lin Yan had appeared among the younger generation, Lin Zhentian could not help feeling a few parts delighted.

"However, Lin Chen's Flying Dragon Claw has also reached an extremely deep level, and he also has Yuan Power assisting him. Although I don't know why this Lin Yan's Stone Crushing Fist is much more powerful, if he wants to win, I'm afraid it will still be somewhat difficult..."

Surprise was surprise, but Lin Zhentian's eyes were still sharp as he clearly saw the situation. At once, he murmured.

Pa!

However, just as Lin Zhentian's words fell, in the arena, that Stone Crushing Fist was suddenly wrapped in flames and emitted a terrifying, violent aura. The entire Trial Hall fell silent for an instant because of it.

Stone Crushing Fire Fist!

Whoosh!

Every gaze gathered on Lin Yan's body in an instant. Moreover, this time, they also saw a faint luster flickering on the latter's fist, as well as those violent, terrifying flames they had never seen before.

Yuan Power! Nameless Fire! Body Tempering Sixth Level!

Crack!

The teacup in Lin Xiao's hand directly split open with several cracks. His eyes stared blankly at the youth on the Stone Platform. Stone Crushing Fire Fist? Body Tempering Sixth Level? And those flames that made people feel such violent terror?

This kid... when did he become this strong?

Immediately after, he glanced at Lin Dong, whose face was solemn. His own son had met a challenge.

"Good!"

On the chief seat, after a moment of silence, Lin Zhentian also slowly spat out a single word. Those who understood his nature all knew that the strength Lin Yan had displayed made him extremely satisfied.

Beside him, Lin Mang's expression was slightly dark. His mouth was shut tight, and he said nothing. A member of a branch line actually possessed such great talent, and he had even spoken out to strike at him just now. It was truly damaging his own face.

Not far from him, Lin Xia's brows also furrowed slightly, but immediately smoothed out.

"This guy does have some ability after all..."

Bang!

Under countless stunned gazes, Lin Yan's flaming fist slammed down onto Lin Chen's claw like a heavy stone. A fierce force erupted at that instant, and the latter's body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, finally crashing to the ground beyond the Stone Platform.

"Whoa..."

Seeing Lin Yan send Lin Chen flying with a single punch, the surrounding crowd unsurprisingly burst into an uproar. Those who had known Lin Yan before—and those who had not—gaped wide-mouthed, clearly unable to believe that in less than half a year, he had actually grown this strong.

Lin Ken was also shaken by the strength Lin Yan had displayed. Only after a moment did he hurriedly announce, "Lin Yan wins!"

As soon as Lin Ken's words fell, loud applause and cheers rang out through the Trial Hall. Only now did they understand that Lin Yan had made it this far without the slightest risk not because of luck, but because of his own true strength!

Below the stage, Lin Dong looked at the flames Lin Yan had just withdrawn into his hand, his face thoughtful, his expression growing increasingly grave...