Useless Pastry?

Lin You said, "That's not what I meant."

Ye Fan ignored him, snarling, "See you in the Land of Blood Slaughter!"

The crowd dispersed.

In the void.

The person sent by the Everlasting Family presided over the entire Heavenly Pride Competition.

The first stage was very simple.

Because there were too many people, they adopted a free-for-all mode.

There were a thousand Spirit Pearls in the arena.

After three incense sticks' time, those holding Spirit Pearls would advance to the next round.

Just as that person was holding an imperial decree, going on and on about the Everlasting Family, the atmosphere in the Lin Family was somewhat heavy.

Clearly, the various uncles were not too satisfied with Lin You's performance just now.

In their view, when out in the world, you should rely on your own fists and fight back head-on.

Just now, with everyone backing him up, Lin You had seemed rather spineless.

Without meaning to, he had thrown away all the Lin Family's face.

Though they said nothing, the expressions on their faces had already betrayed them.

But Lin You was the only seedling.

He was also fighting for the Lin Family this time, so they couldn't bear to be harsh.

[Ding!]

[Mission issued: Obtain a Spirit Pearl and advance to the next round!]

[Mission reward: Crit Roulette x1]

[Time limit: Three days]

Hearing the system prompt, Lin You coughed, sensing the unusual atmosphere.

He clenched his fists.

"All you uncles."

"Calm down!"

"I said three days, and three days it is—I'll definitely get it done!"

Everyone remained silent.

The peak Five Qi Towards Origin Realm cultivation of Ye Fan just now

had already left them feeling somewhat powerless.

Even if You'er cultivated at the fastest speed, there was no way he could reach the Five Qi Towards Origin Realm in three days.

Second Elder Lin Dong fondly ruffled his head.

"We believe you!"

"But You'er, I have to tell you."

"Failure isn't scary—just survive."

"We'll handle the rest for you."

"Even if we have to go back to the Ninth-grade Star Domain, we'll find a way to nurture you."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Lin You listened, tears nearly welling up.

Damn.

So touching!

Who says the cultivation world is heartless, always killing off entire families at the drop of a hat?

This family is absolutely amazing!

He'd definitely reincarnate here in his next life!

Lin Tao opened his mouth, wanting to offer comfort.

"You'er."

"..."

"Forget it, as long as you're happy."

Soon, Beams of light flared up one after another.

Steps rose from beneath Lin You's feet, guiding him into the Land of Blood Slaughter.

But the looks in his uncles' eyes...

Why did they seem so off?

That expression almost looked like worry.

For a moment, Lin You's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Ye Fan's cultivation was still above his own?

Holy crap!

Sure enough, a genius of the Ye Family.

A clan straight out of a fantasy novel.

Even these Great Ones were worried for him.

What should I do...

So panicked, waiting online!

Lin You landed.

The stench of blood hit him, the entire Land of Blood Slaughter soaked in gore.

Like an unyielding fog.

Sticky.

Pungent!

And within the Land of Blood Slaughter, a thousand gleaming Spirit Pearls sat there.

Waiting for every prodigy to fight over.

One glance showed countless people, too many to count.

At least twenty or thirty thousand geniuses were here.

A carp leaping over the dragon gate?

They'd probably bash their heads bloody!

"Lin You!"

"What a coincidence."

Ye Fan's voice came from afar.

A triumphant, vicious grin spread across his face as he raised his hands high, utterly exhilarated!

"Heaven helps me!"

"We even landed in the same spot."

"I was afraid you'd scurry off and waste my time grabbing Spirit Pearls."

Lin You swallowed.

The expert had arrived!

He instinctively stepped back two paces.

"Are you scared?"

Ye Fan spoke softly, an overwhelming pressure surging from his body into the sky.

Churning the nine-layered heavens.

Even the other prodigies on the field scrambled to keep their distance.

"Such formidable cultivation!"

"With strength like that, he's sure to claim a Spirit Pearl—get out of his way."

"When the city gates catch fire, don't let it burn this fish in the moat."

Outside the field, the Lin Family members' hearts were in their throats.

"What the hell kind of matchmaking is this? We run into each other right off the bat?"

"Could the Ye Family have rigged this?"

"It's over, it's over. What about You'er? Should we force our way in and take him out?"

"Are you asking to die? This formation was set by the Everlasting Family. If we force it, the entire Lin Family will be wiped out!"

The other Five Great Families were laughing their heads off.

They jeered at the Lin Family crowd.

"Oh dear, the Lin Family's only seedling is about to kick the bucket."

"Shh, don't say that. What if he's secretly a hidden master?"

"Hah, that kills me. If he's a master, then I was born in a pigsty!"

Lin Tao's face turned ashen.

His fists clenched so tight they trembled, killing intent around him nearly solidifying into form.

He glanced back at his brothers.

If Lin You died here.

They would make the Ye Family pay with their lives!

In the arena.

The area around Ye Fan and Lin You had long been cleared.

The other prodigies, afraid of being caught in the crossfire, gave them plenty of room.

Ye Fan was reveling in it.

He clenched his fist, feeling the power in his palm.

"This is dignity."

"The strength that commands fear."

"Lin You, you and your Lin Family are all going to die!"

Then, Ye Fan raised one hand, lifting a flame to burn the sky.

Spiritual energy erupted from his palm.

Endless, majestic power gathered from the heavens.

In an instant, A fireball as massive as a star appeared in his hand.

Ye Fan looked down from on high.

Like a god descending!

His voice rang out across the entire Land of Blood Slaughter.

"Lin You!"

"This move is called Sky Burning!"

"I prepared it just for you. It will devour everything you are."

"Saves the trouble of cleaning up the corpse."

"Die!"

In that moment, The colossal fireball descended.

The nine heavens and ten earths were completely sealed off!

Lin You had no escape. Now, only battle remained.

He gritted his teeth.

Raised his hand.

And threw a simple, unadorned punch forward.

No trace of any technique or divine power, no skill at all.

Just like a punch from a mortal martial artist.

Just as the other prodigies thought this unlucky bastard was as good as dead.

Suddenly.

That punch.

Exploded.

--Boom.

A fireball like a star.

Extinguished.

It didn't even touch Lin You's fist.

Just the force of his punch.

Snuffed out the flames.

Then a figure flew backward like a kite on a string.

—Whoosh... whoosh whoosh...

Blasting away at a hundred-meter sprint speed.

One punch.

Ye Fan's front teeth were knocked out.

Now his organs ached faintly.

He struggled to get up.

Suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

His pupils began to slowly lose focus.

He roared in disbelief, slamming his fists wildly against the ground.

"What kind of joke... what kind of joke is this!"

"How could this be!"

"How could I not even take one punch from him!"

"You..."

Ye Fan looked up, meeting Lin You's harmless, innocent face.

A ridiculously absurd thought popped into his mind.

True Core Realm?

An eighteen-year-old in the True Core Realm?

No way.

Is he cheating? How is this even fair?

I used the resources of the Five Great Families, started circulating my energy since I was in the womb.

Three days ago, you were a waste.

Now you're telling me you're in the True Core Realm?

Impossible.

Ye Fan laughed like a madman.

"Impossible..."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Before he could say another word, Lin You raised his hand and slapped him.

—Smack.

Plain and simple to the extreme.

Yet carrying an indescribable terror.

One slap.

Shattered Ye Fan's skull on the spot.

Only then.

Did Lin You finally realize.

So I'm this strong?

He took a deep breath.

"Hiss..."

"Which piece of trash was talking just now?"

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