Lin Zhen Appears (Seventh Bonus Chapter)

Inside the Beehive, Jiang Huai and the others also understood what was happening, and their expressions changed drastically.

"This is bad. Now that they've come, they're probably here to kill us. We can't just surrender."

Zhao Xiaoman listened and said, "It seems there aren't many people, maybe three or four. I don't think we're necessarily going to lose. In the past three months, Guang Ge has been supplying us with Star Crystal at full capacity, and we've made great progress. I think as long as Dong Shencai doesn't interfere, we can put up a fight."

Li Changying stood up. "Never mind, since they've come to our doorstep, how can we remain indifferent? Let them test our cultivation results today."

The four people filed out, and just as they stepped out of the Tree Hole, they saw the other four people walking towards them.

After glancing at them, Jiang Huai and the others felt a little more at ease, because Dong Shencai was not among the four people, but Tong Huan was.

Since Dong Shencai isn't around, this battle is definitely going to be a fight.

Upon seeing Jiang Huai and the others emerge, Hua Cangtian and his group of four also stopped in their tracks.

"Haha! The rats have come out of their holes. I didn't expect you guys to still be alive."

Li Changying sneered, "You old codgers are still alive, how could we not be alive?"

Hua Cangtian raised an eyebrow. "Li Changying, you've been defeated by me twice, three times in total. The first time was when your Northwest Military Martial Hall rebelled, and the second and third times were when you challenged us with Lin Zhen. I've already shown you mercy several times and spared your life. How dare you still be so reckless as to dare to provoke me?"

"So what if it's three times? Don't mention three times, even if it's thirty or three hundred times, as long as I, Li Changying, am still standing here, I will eventually defeat you one day. I think that day has already come."

Seeing Li Changying's adamant stance, Hua Cangtian flew into a rage. "You're courting death! Then we'll grant your wish!"

"Wait!" Jiang Huai raised his hand. "You can't fight without a reason. We've been cultivating here peacefully and never bother anyone. What right do you have to cause us trouble? Tong Huan, since you took over the Beehive, why has it become increasingly unruly here?"

"Rules? Ha! Naive. Who makes the rules? The strong make them. In the past, I would have followed them, but don't you understand? Your existence affects the strongest within the Star Fruit Tree, so you must disappear!"

Tong Huan looked at these people and said slowly, "Actually, you are all somewhat wronged. This matter originally had little to do with you. The mistake was that you insisted on getting involved with Lin Zhen, and now you are no longer allowed to interfere."

Lou Qingfeng raised his sword. "So it seems we have to make our move today."

"You can choose not to fight, as long as the four of you obediently surrender, I, Tong Huan, can guarantee to spare your lives and then send you to the platform to leave the Star Fruit Tree. This is your only chance to live."

"Haha! You're really good at daydreaming. Enough with the nonsense, let's see who's the real deal!"

Li Changying's shout startled the martial artists who were still asleep. Many of them came out of the Tree Hole and saw that the Four Gods and Tong Huan were about to attack Lin Zhen's team. Many of them vaguely understood what was going on.

Tong Huan was not popular within the Beehive, as were the Four Gods. They almost monopolized the Star Crystal in the west, making it increasingly difficult for other martial artists to obtain anything. However, they were afraid of their power and dared not speak out against them.

Now that they saw the team that was about to kill Lin Zhen, these martial artists couldn't help but feel a sense of shared fate and watched coldly from the sidelines.

"Let's do it!"

Tong Huan and the other three started up at the same time, and each of them found their own opponent.

Just like in the arena, Hua Cangtian found Li Changying, Li Xuanqiong found Jiang Huai, Zhang Sihai found Lou Qingfeng, and Tong Huan faced off against Zhao Xiaoman.

But as soon as they made a move, the four of them immediately sensed something was wrong.

"These people have been staying in the Tree Hole for months, how come they've made such great progress!"

Hua Cangtian and Li Xuanqiong are both at the sixth level of compression, and they have not yet advanced to the seventh level. Jiang Huai and Li Changying are at the fifth level of compression, only one level apart in strength, so the difference between them is not significant.

However, in terms of talent, Hua Cangtian and his companion could not compare to Jiang Huai and his companion.

These two are outstanding figures in the Base City, both geniuses capable of challenging opponents of higher levels. At this moment, their levels are not much different, and Hua Cangtian and his companion are precisely the targets for their challenge!

The two sides were evenly matched, but Jiang Huai and Li Changying were full of fighting spirit and launched a Gale and Rainstorm attack from the start, completely suppressing Hua Cangtian and his companion in terms of momentum!

At this moment, Jiang Huai and Li Changying realized how important it was for Lin Zhen to insist on fighting Hua Cangtian and the others. It was from that time that they lost all fear of the Four Gods. It was just a battle, so what was there to be afraid of?

At first, Hua Cangtian and his companions were able to fight back against Jiang Huai and his companion, but after a few rounds, they were actually suppressed by the two's ferocious attacks and gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

The more they fought, the more difficult it became, and the two of them still couldn't believe it!

Besides them, Lou Qingfeng also fought Zhang Sihai to a standstill. Relying on his advantage as Mind Power Master, he circled in the air like a hawk hunting its prey, effectively wearing Zhang Sihai down.

Zhao Xiaoman's performance was also astonishing. She wielded her Long Sword with the agility of a fox. Her months of accumulated strength were unleashed in one fell swoop, and she actually forced Tong Huan to retreat step by step.

The surrounding martial artists were stunned. When did Lin Zhen's team become so powerful that they were able to suppress the Four Gods?

Although Dong Shencai was not present, Tong Huan was also a martial artist who had compressed four layers of Dantian Qi, yet he was still no match for Zhao Xiaoman.

After the battle had been going on for a while, the first person finally retreated.

The first to break through was not Jiang Huai or Lou Qingfeng, but Zhao Xiaoman!

After Zhao Xiaoman drew her sword with lightning speed, she stabbed Tong Huan in the abdomen. With a flick of her Long Sword, if Tong Huan hadn't dodged quickly, this sword would have disemboweled him!

Despite this, Tong Huan still suffered a bloody gash in her abdomen and screamed as she retreated!

Zhao Xiaoman struck a successful blow, and Hua Cangtian and the others secretly cried out in alarm. They were already at a disadvantage, and if Zhao Xiaoman joined forces with Lou Qingfeng, Zhang Sihai would surely be defeated as well.

With Zhang Sihai's defeat, the two of them, who were already struggling to hold on, completely collapsed.

As expected, Zhao Xiaoman did not chase after Tong Huan, but instead rushed straight for Zhang Sihai.

Zhang Sihai was terrified and retreated repeatedly, joining Hua Cangtian and the other two. The three of them formed a triangular formation and were being fought off by Jiang Huai's four men in a very sorry state, with the possibility of being defeated at any moment.

Tong Huan shouted, "What are you all standing there for? Attack! All of you, attack! Take those four down!"

Although Tong Huan was in charge, he didn't have much prestige, and the surrounding martial artists hesitated for a moment before remaining still.

"You fools! These four are blocking the Tyrant's path. They must die! I will report your performance today to the Tyrant. Anyone who dares to slack off is finished!"

Upon hearing Yue Feng's name, some martial artists slowly drew their weapons, but they had not yet made up their minds, as they were actually inclined to side with Jiang Huai.

"What are you thinking? Once we defeat them, the Four Gods will leave the Beehive, and no one in the Beehive will be competing with you for Star Crystal anymore. Even if we don't gain the Tyrant's favor, isn't this enough?" Hua Cangtian shouted anxiously. If they delayed any longer, they wouldn't be able to hold on.

Tong Huan chimed in from behind, "If we take them down today, the Beehive will no longer extract your Star Crystal. There are no Four Gods to compete with you yet, so hurry up and make your move."

Upon hearing these conditions, some of the more greedy martial artists finally couldn't resist.

No need to hand over Star Crystal anymore, no need to see the Four Gods, and perhaps with good luck you can even enter the Sky Dome. With so many conditions, it's enough to attract some greedy martial artists.

So some people joined the battle.

That's just how people are; they're always afraid of someone taking the lead. Since someone has already taken the lead, if you don't move, what will the Tyrant think of you in the future? You'll probably suffer the consequences.

Since everyone was forced to join in, the guilt wasn't so heavy. With someone taking the lead, some people who were still observing also joined the battle.

This movement caused almost everyone to move, and the remaining people, holding weapons, watched, not because they were immobile, but because they couldn't squeeze through.

The situation immediately reversed, and Jiang Huai and his group were instantly at a disadvantage.

"This is bad! We can't go on like this, we have to retreat!"

Li Changying took the lead, brandishing his Long Spear to clear the way, followed by several others. Amidst the clashes of swords and weapons, almost everyone was wounded.

Several people charged with all their might, but in the end they were forced into a corner by these people.

"Hahaha! What a turn of fortune! Weren't you all so arrogant just now? Now you can't show off anymore. Let's see where you can run now!" Hua Cangtian stepped out from the crowd, full of pride.

Zhao Xiaoman shouted at these people, "You shameless bastards, when my Big Brother Lin comes back, he will definitely not let you get away with this!"

"Lin Zhen? Heh heh, he's probably already some Mutated Insect's dung, or he's hiding in some rat hole like a coward. He wouldn't dare come back even if you gave him a million lives!"

"Exactly, his girlfriend was stolen by someone else, and this guy didn't even dare to fart. He actually sneaked away by himself. I've never seen such a spineless coward."

"That's what you call serving yourself right! You stubborn fools still expect that good-for-nothing? You should be begging Grandpa to be merciful instead! Zhao Xiaoman, although you're unruly and unreasonable, if you warm Grandpa's bed, Grandpa might consider taking you in. How about that? Am I lenient enough? Hahaha!"

The surrounding martial artists burst into laughter. Since they had already started fighting and torn off all pretense, they were now all in the same boat and didn't need to hold back anymore.

Jiang Huai and his group exchanged glances, all feeling despair.

Perhaps this is their last battle.

Just as Jiang Huai and his men were preparing for a desperate gamble, killing one to make a profit, they suddenly heard voices behind them.

"How come so many clowns have appeared while I was gone for a few months? It seems that the Beehive's rotten sky really needs a change of colors."

Everyone turned around and saw Lin Zhen, carrying Long Spear, walking towards them with eyes like Venus, his figure appearing ethereal and unreal in the shadows of the entrance.

Today, I'm adding a fifth chapter as a bonus, to honor the author (Zi Ying Qian Xia) who's been kicking someone when they're down.