Testing Begins, Lin Dong's Might!

Lin Hu truly lived up to his name.

Strong and powerfully built, once he stepped onto the stage, he resembled an enlightened Black Bear, exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.

He was about the same age as Lin Tianci, but his talent was slightly greater. He had already reached the Body Tempering Fifth Layer and faintly showed signs of breaking through to the sixth.

Although he was also a member of the Lin Family, the resources available to the Collateral Lineage were still somewhat fewer than those received by a Direct Lineage member like Lin Tianci.

If he had received the same resources as me, he would probably already be at the Body Tempering Sixth Layer. Lin Tianci watched Lin Hu clasp his fists toward the audience below and could not help thinking to himself.

"Begin." A gentle smile rested on Lin Ken's lips.

The martial art Lin Hu displayed was a First-Grade Martial Art known as Falling Stone Fist.

This martial art emphasized broad, forceful movements and was perfectly suited for someone with Lin Hu's burly physique.

Once it was unleashed, anyone facing him would feel as though they stood at the bottom of a cliff, being battered by rolling stones falling from above.

Lin Hu had clearly put in considerable effort while practicing Falling Stone Fist. By the end, even the sound of wind whistling through the air could be heard.

Soon, he completed the set of Falling Stone Fist, withdrew his stance, and looked expectantly at Lin Xiaotian, Lin Ken, and the others below the stage.

Although he knew his own limits and understood that his strength was not particularly outstanding among his peers,

the rewards this time were not exclusive to First Place. As long as he earned the approval of the old man below, he would likewise have a chance to receive those two Third-Grade Spirit Medicines!

Under Lin Hu's expectant gaze, Lin Zhentian nodded.

"Lin Hu, if I remember correctly, you have practiced this Falling Stone Fist for less than a month, haven't you?" Lin Zhentian asked.

"Today is the twenty-eighth day." Lin Hu answered with great seriousness, though he seemed somewhat nervous.

"Twenty-eight days. Not bad, not bad." Lin Zhentian nodded slightly.

"Although Falling Stone Fist is only a First-Grade Martial Art, this is your first time coming into contact with Martial Skills. Reaching this level in twenty-eight days is already no easy feat."

Lin Ken and Lin Mang also offered a few words of praise from the side before telling Lin Hu to step down.

Lin Hu descended from the stage excitedly.

He was quite confident in this set of Falling Stone Fist. Judging from Lin Zhentian and the others' reactions, he should be able to obtain a Third-Grade Spirit Medicine!

"Next." Lin Ken continued.

Lin Xia, seated beside Lin Tianci, rose and walked toward the stage. Her graceful figure drew quite a bit of attention.

"She actually drew Number Two?" Lin Tianci raised an eyebrow.

Lin Xia was, after all, the strongest among their generation, and her talent was exceptionally outstanding as well.

Barring any surprises, one of the Third-Grade Spirit Medicines would certainly be hers.

"Grandpa." After stepping onto the stage, Lin Xia clasped her fists toward Lin Zhentian.

"Begin." A trace of anticipation entered Lin Zhentian's voice as well.

As the foremost member of her generation, she naturally received the attention of all the elders.

The Martial Skill Lin Xia displayed was likewise a First-Grade Martial Art. The difference was that she used Throughback Fist!

Her movements were smooth and fluid. While retaining its power, they somehow also possessed an unusual beauty.

As she performed the set, Lin Zhentian and the others nodded repeatedly.

As Lin Xia swung her arms, they struck against her clothes, producing sharp popping sounds.

"Pa!"

"Pa!"

"Pa!"

"Pa!"

"Pa!"

After completing all nine forms of the fist technique, Lin Xia had actually produced five rings!

Moreover, she had begun learning Throughback Fist even later than Lin Tianci!

Previously, Lin Tianci had only barely managed to produce two rings!

Had it been before, seeing this scene would probably have made Lin Tianci feel ashamed of his inferiority. They had been born to the same parents, yet the difference between them was simply enormous.

Lin Tianci noticed that, aside from Lin Zhentian and the others, Lin Yun, Lin Dong, and the rest were all visibly moved. As for the juniors less talented than Lin Xia, there was no need to mention them.

Only Lin Hong showed a trace of disdain in his eyes, appearing rather out of place among the surrounding crowd.

After Lin Xia stepped down, the younger generation of the Lin Family went up one after another to display their fist Martial Skills.

Lin Yun and the others received praise, while some whose fist techniques were poor were sternly criticized by Lin Zhentian, invisibly casting a solemn atmosphere over the entire Trial Hall.

The next person to take the stage was Lin Hong!

And the fist technique he displayed was actually the same as Lin Xia's—Throughback Fist!

"This guy..." Lin Tianci narrowed his eyes slightly.

Whether by instinct or for any other reason, he simply could not bring himself to like Lin Hong, that smiling tiger.

The reason Lin Hong was also performing Throughback Fist was obvious. He was dissatisfied with Lin Xia's position as the leader of their generation and wanted to step on her to become the new leader of the juniors!

After he performed the Nine-Style Throughback Fist, Lin Hong actually produced one more ring than Lin Xia!

Six-Resonance Throughback Fist!

When Lin Hong withdrew his fists and stepped off the stage, a brief silence fell over the hall.

Everyone knew that Lin Hong's goal had always been to surpass Lin Xia, yet he had always been suppressed by her.

But this Minor test had greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Lin Hong had actually overtaken Lin Xia!

Lin Mang looked at Lin Hong with feigned surprise.

"Hong'er, these past few days, Dad has been busy with family affairs and hasn't paid much attention to your fist technique. You have truly given Dad a tremendous surprise."

"This set of Six-Resonance Throughback Fist is surely the undisputed best among the juniors, isn't it?"

Although some young members of the Lin Family had yet to take the stage, Lin Mang had already reached his conclusion.

"Dad, I still need to keep working hard, shoulder the burden of our Lin Family Juniors, and strive to win back some honor for our Lin Family in the upcoming Clan Competition and hunts!"

After modestly saying a few words, Lin Hong stepped down.

Those two exchanges made Lin Ken's expression turn rather unpleasant.

On the surface, they were merely ordinary praise and modesty, but between the lines, they were both trampling on Lin Xia and Lin Tianci.

How could he possibly be pleased?

After Lin Hong, Lin Dong, dressed in black robes, took the stage.

Lin Dong had drawn Number Eight, placing him right before Lin Tianci.

At this point in time, Lin Dong should have only just obtained the Stone Talisman and not yet absorbed it into his body, but he should still be able to produce around five rings.

Lin Tianci thought to himself.

On the stage, Lin Dong merely assumed the opening stance of Throughback Fist, yet it was enough to make everyone's eyes light up.

The Throughback Fist he performed seemed subtly different from everyone else's. At the points where force shifted and twisted, it became even smoother.

Then, the sharp popping sounds produced by his arms rubbing against his sleeves rang across the stage.

"Pa pa pa pa pa pa."

After finishing the set, he had produced a full six rings!

And judging by Lin Dong's expression, he seemed to still have strength to spare.

"Good, good, good."

After the silence, Lin Zhentian was the first to applaud, saying "good" three times in succession.

"Dong'er, tell Grandpa, how long have you practiced this set of Throughback Fist?" Lin Zhentian asked.

"About ten days." Lin Dong replied.

"Ten days? Good! Excellent!" Lin Zhentian broke into a broad smile. "Dong'er, your talent in Martial Skills is even slightly stronger than your father's."

"To produce six rings in ten days—such talent would rank among the best in all of Qingyang Town." Lin Ken also smiled kindly at this moment.

Not far away, Lin Hong, who had just taken his seat, had a rather gloomy expression.

He and Lin Shan had never gotten along with Lin Dong to begin with. Now that Lin Dong had stolen most of his spotlight, how could he possibly swallow this resentment?

The disgust in his eyes toward Lin Dong was almost completely undisguised.

After Lin Dong stepped down, the next person to take the stage was Lin Tianci!