Luo Cheng

Around Beast Horn Arena stood tens of thousands of stone seats. At this moment, they were nearly all occupied, with a sea of people stretching to the limits of sight. Such popularity truly befitted Qingyang Town's grandest competition in years.

Led by Lin Zhentian, the Lin Family group entered the central area of Beast Horn Arena, where the view was best. From here, they could overlook the dense forest below and clearly see everything on the Giant Platform at its center.

Most of those qualified to enter this area belonged to fairly renowned factions. Some of them had good relations with the Lin Family, so as soon as they arrived, quite a few people came over to greet them. Lin Zhentian accepted them all with a smiling face.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Zhentian led everyone to a conspicuous row of empty seats and sat down. The Lei and Xie Families were seated nearby as well, but after merely glancing at the Lin Family, they withdrew their gazes. No matter how they acted on the surface, they had always looked down somewhat on outsiders like the Lin Family and Mad Saber Martial Hall.

Lin Changqiang and Lin Dong sat down together. To Lin Dong's right were Qing Tan, Lin Xia, and the others, while to Lin Changqiang's left sat Lin Hong, Lin Shan, and the rest.

Everyone eagerly observed the dense forest below. From time to time, they seemed to hear the faint, savage roars of beasts. According to Lin Zhentian, there might even be demon beasts inside.

Demon beasts were far more terrifying than ordinary wild beasts. It was said that even the weakest demon beast could easily tear apart anyone below Body Tempering Stage Seven. Some powerful demon beasts not only possessed considerable intelligence, but could also wield Yuan Power. Their destructive power was exceptionally frightening.

However, according to Lin Ken, most demon beasts usually lived in larger mountain ranges. Beast Horn Arena was too crowded, so demon beasts rarely appeared here. Thus, the greatest opponents during the hunt would actually be contestants from other factions. When Lin Changqiang heard this, he always felt as though colorful flags were rising all over Lin Ken's body...

While they were observing the forest, another large group surged into the area. All of them bore the same emblem on their chests.

"Mad Saber Martial Hall!"

As one of Qingyang Town's fastest-rising factions, Mad Saber Martial Hall immediately drew countless gazes the moment it appeared.

Walking at the front with broad strides was a sturdily built man. His face was expressionless, but several crisscrossing blade scars covered it, adding a fierce air to his appearance. A long object wrapped in black cloth hung at his waist, presumably a large saber.

"He is the master of Mad Saber Martial Hall, Mad Thunder Saber Luo Cheng. Mad Saber Martial Hall's rapid rise is inseparably linked to him," Lin Xiao introduced in a low voice. "He is also a Heavenly Origin Stage expert, and if I am not mistaken, he has likely reached the Late Heavenly Origin Stage. He is only one step away from the Yuan Dan Stage. There are few people in Qingyang Town who can fight him to a draw!"

"Luo Cheng? You can tell from his name that he's good at fighting." Lin Changqiang nodded solemnly.

"Back when he first came to Qingyang Town to establish Mad Saber Martial Hall, the Lei and Xie Families both tried to interfere. He directly challenged Lei Bao. In the end, he took three of Lei Bao's palms head-on while viciously slashing Lei Bao across the chest. His reckless, life-or-death fighting style made the Lei and Xie Families fearful, and only then did they stop." Lin Xiao looked at Luo Cheng with a trace of admiration. "Luo Cheng has an extremely fierce aura and is quite protective of his people. Now, even the Lei and Xie Families do not dare go too far against Mad Saber Martial Hall."

As they spoke, the group from Mad Saber Martial Hall approached. Lin Zhentian rose with a smile, cupped his hands toward Luo Cheng, and greeted him. A slightly stiff smile also appeared on Luo Cheng's expressionless face.

Because of the exclusion of the Lei and Xie Families over the years, Mad Saber Martial Hall had grown rather close to the Lin Family, and their relationship was quite good.

"Haha, you two really came to take part in the hunt too." While Luo Cheng and Lin Zhentian were greeting each other, a figure suddenly broke away from the group and darted in front of Lin Changqiang and Lin Dong. It was Wu Yun, whom they had met at the Trade Fair before.

"Of course. Did you think we'd let you have all the glory?" Lin Changqiang casually patted Lin Dong on the shoulder. "Lin Dong and I agreed that we're taking first place in this Hunting Competition."

"???" Lin Dong's eyes widened. He held it in for a long time before ultimately saying nothing, merely giving Wu Yun an awkward smile.

"Once the hunt begins, we can find a chance to work together. After all, the Lei and Xie Families will definitely be in league with each other. Facing two against one will be troublesome no matter what."

However, Lin Changqiang merely smiled faintly at Wu Yun's suggestion, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Seeing Lin Changqiang's confident appearance, Lin Dong wanted to remind him to be more careful. But when he thought of Lin Changqiang's cultivation, he did not know what to say.

How exactly does Changqiang cultivate? Back when we were in the Body Tempering Stage, our cultivation speeds were about the same, and we both broke through to the early Earthly Yuan Stage on the same day. How had only a dozen or so days passed, yet he had already reached the middle stage?

That was right. Lin Changqiang, who had originally only been at eight percent of the early Earthly Yuan Stage, had finally reached the middle Earthly Yuan Stage after half a month of assisted cultivation, sleeping in Ghost Captain for half a month straight, and painfully using two Double Experience Cards under their combined bonuses!

Host: Lin Changqiang

Gender: Male

Cultivation Level: Middle Earthly Yuan Stage (2%)

Martial Arts: Returning Wind Cotton Palm (Third Grade), Mysterious Gate Seal (Fifth Grade), Fire Dance Whirlwind (Sixth Grade)...

Cultivation Art: Azure Yuan Art (Third Rate)

Spiritual Power Level: None

Secret Technique: None

Spiritual Power Art: None

Treasures: Little Trumpet (2), Intimacy Rose (2), Double Experience Card (1), Double Gold Coin Card (2), Dragon Gallbladder Bright Silver Spear (High-grade Spirit Treasure), Ghost Captain (Fashion)

Lottery Draw Count: 0

Looking at his status panel, Lin Changqiang nodded in satisfaction. "I'll save the last Double Experience Card until Lin Dong encounters another opportunity and his cultivation surges."

"Ding, congratulations, Host. You have triggered Side Quest One: Defeat Lei Li and become the undisputed number one among Qingyang Town's younger generation. Reward upon completion: Honor Broadcast—Overbearing Path of Action. When the Host actively releases Yuan Power fluctuations to display his strength, the fluctuations will be equivalent to those after gaining an additional twenty percent experience at the current realm. Failure will deduct one Lottery Draw Opportunity."

"Ding, congratulations, Host. You have triggered Side Quest Two: Help the Lin Family take first place in the hunting event. Reward upon completion: two Lottery Draw Opportunities. Failure will deduct one Lottery Draw Opportunity."

"An increase of twenty percent? If I use it when I'm at over eighty percent of the late Earthly Yuan Stage, wouldn't everyone think I'm in the Heavenly Origin Stage?" Lin Changqiang grew interested. "I was originally planning to take it easy and let Lin Dong defeat Lei Li, but it looks like I'll have to do it myself."