Remember This: Never Be Too Arrogant!

Just as Lin Tianci had expected, Lin Ken soon announced Lin Tianci's next opponent.

"Lin Tianci, Lin Hong, prepare to take the stage."

"Ge, avenge me!" Lin Xia said, glancing at Lin Tianci.

"Don't worry. In a moment, ge will show that brat Lin Hong why flowers are so red!"

Lin Tianci walked toward the stage, passing Lin Ken along the way.

Then he heard Lin Ken whisper in an extremely low voice by his ear, "Tianci, teach that arrogant and ignorant brat a lesson."

Clearly, Lin Hong's earlier mockery had left Lin Ken quite displeased as well.

"Don't worry, Dad." Lin Tianci stepped onto the arena and looked at Lin Hong, who had already arrived.

"Brother Tianci, you've been living quite freely lately, haven't you?" Lin Hong's eyes were filled with naked contempt.

Lin Hong had secretly kept watch over Lin Tianci's every move during this period.

Therefore, he naturally knew just how slack Lin Tianci had been lately. Every day, he ate, drank, played, and had fun, but never cultivated.

"As long as I can beat you, what does it matter whether I've been living freely or not?" Lin Tianci frowned slightly.

Had this guy suffered some kind of stimulation lately? Why did every word out of his mouth sound like mockery now?

Still, Lin Tianci was not about to get angry over such taunts. He merely found them somewhat amusing and replied on the spot.

"Cousin Lin Hong, that last match must have taken quite a bit out of you. Do you need a little more rest? Otherwise, when you lose to me later and get so angry your eyes turn red, that won't look very good."

Lin Tianci's casual reply immediately darkened Lin Hong's expression, and he clenched his fists.

Clearly, Lin Hong had truly been angered by Lin Tianci's words.

"No need. Let's begin." Lin Hong spoke somewhat stiffly. "Once this match is over, Cousin Tianci probably won't be able to smile anymore."

Seeing that both of them were ready, Lin Ken immediately announced the start of the match.

Lin Hong instantly burst forward, Origin Energy covering his body. In his hand, he once again unleashed that Tier 2 Cultivation Technique, the Wind Thunder Fist.

Clearly, he wanted to end the battle as quickly as possible and show Lin Zhentian who the true genius among the Lin Family Juniors was.

Yet even as Lin Hong was about to reach him, Lin Tianci remained standing in place without the slightest reaction.

Even his muscles were completely relaxed.

"What's going on? Did Tianci fail to react in time?" Lin Zhentian could not help frowning, concern surfacing in his eyes.

If Lin Hong's entire Wind Thunder Fist barrage landed while he was completely unprepared, even the best outcome would likely be severe injury!

When Lin Hong saw that Lin Tianci, so close before him, had not reacted at all, the smile on his lips grew even wider.

He assumed Lin Tianci had been frightened senseless by his aura and could not even put up the most basic resistance.

Lin Hong threw a fierce punch, aiming straight for Lin Tianci's chest.

Lin Xia's instinctive cry rang out from below the stage.

Even Qing Tan's body tensed, and she instinctively shut her eyes.

However, Lin Tianci moved at that moment.

He was so fast that even Lin Hong failed to react.

Lin Hong only saw a blur flash before his eyes.

Then a fierce pain erupted in his chest.

To his astonishment, he discovered that the scenery around him was moving forward. It was not until the next moment that he realized—

He was the one moving backward!

Lin Hong flew off the stage at a speed even faster than when he had charged in.

Silence fell beneath the stage.

Everyone's minds seemed unable to process what had just happened.

After the silence came wave after wave of sharp breaths, making the air below the stage seem to turn colder.

"Lin Tianci knocked Lin Hong off the stage with just one palm strike, didn't he?" Lin Hu's eyes widened like bronze bells as he spoke in disbelief.

He knew his eldest brother was strong, but he had never imagined he would be this strong.

"Y-yeah..." Lin Yun, standing beside Lin Hu, nodded blankly.

Even this youth, who had always been good at hiding his temper, lost his composure at this moment.

They had considered every possible outcome of this match. Whether Lin Tianci won or Lin Hong won, they had thought of it all. They had even considered the possibility of a draw.

But the one thing they had not expected was for Lin Tianci to win so easily.

It was just like when he faced the other juniors—one effortless palm strike, and his opponent was sent off the stage.

"Brother Zhentian, Lin Tianci... this child is like a dragon!" One of the people beside Lin Zhentian could not help saying.

It seemed the Lin Family's inevitable rise to greatness in the future was certain!

"This match, Lin Tianci..." Lin Ken was overjoyed and actually forgot to announce the result immediately.

Only after coming to his senses did he hurriedly continue.

Yet everyone could hear Lin Ken's joy in his voice.

Lin Ken had only gotten halfway through his announcement when a voice interrupted him.

Everyone turned toward the source of the voice and saw Lin Hong slowly climbing up from the ground.

However, he now looked utterly miserable.

His clothes were covered in dust, and his formerly immaculate hair had fallen into disarray.

Lin Hong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"I refuse to accept this! I haven't used all my strength yet. If I had been prepared, the result definitely wouldn't have been like this!"

His eyes were bloodshot as he roared.

Clearly, Lin Hong could not accept the result of this match!

"Lin Hong, you have already lost. Go back and cultivate for a while longer," Lin Ken said.

"It's fine. I accept your challenge." However, Lin Tianci waved his hand.

Since Lin Hong could not accept this outcome, Lin Tianci did not mind leaving him with an even deeper impression!

Lin Hong then climbed back onto the stage.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lin Hong roared and charged at Lin Tianci once more.

Seeing Lin Hong use the exact same move as before, Lin Tianci shook his head helplessly. Had that palm strike just now damaged this guy's brain?

However, to everyone's surprise, halfway through his charge, Lin Hong took out a black pill and swallowed it directly.

"Lin Tianci, you forced me to do this!"

In an instant, Lin Hong's aura surged dramatically!

In just a moment, he broke through the Body Tempering Seventh Layer and reached the Body Tempering Eighth Layer!

Everyone below the stage was shocked.

"Stop him!" Lin Zhentian hurriedly shouted.

"Lin Hong, stop right there!" Lin Ken moved, intending to rush onto the stage.

Lin Tianci sensed it all, and his gaze turned cold.

This was merely a Clan Competition, yet Lin Hong was willing to be so vicious. He was clearly trying to take someone's life!

Since that was the case, then Lin Tianci could not be blamed for disregarding their blood ties!

Lin Tianci drove a fierce punch into Lin Hong's chest!

BOOM!!

A thunderous crash rang out, followed by the sound of breaking bones.

Lin Hong fell to the ground like a dead dog and immediately fainted!!

The entire arena was utterly stunned!!