"What?!"
Everyone in the viewing stands, whether from the Lei Family or the Xie Family, including Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng, and the others, abruptly rose to their feet, their expressions changing drastically.
Three Fire Python Tiger cubs meant three future Heaven Origin Realm experts. No matter which of their families it was, none could afford to ignore such power!
"Three Fire Python Tiger cubs?"
Lei Bao's face flushed crimson. He exchanged a glance with Xie Qian, his eyes flickering before he immediately declared righteously, "How could such a thing have happened?"
On the enormous platform, Lin Yi and Wu Yun saw the shameless expressions of the Lei and Xie families, and their faces turned rather ugly.
"The Fire Python Tiger was already seriously wounded. Does whoever saw it first get to claim it? Why don't you say that this entire mountain forest belongs to the Lei Family?"
Lin Yi swept his gaze around and sneered, "From now on, whenever anyone finds anything in the mountains, are we all supposed to hand it over to the Lei Family? I'm afraid no one here would agree to that, right?"
At Lin Yi's words, everyone present wore changing expressions.
Although they knew Lin Yi was deliberately sowing discord, many still looked at the members of the Lei Family with wariness.
"Stop spouting nonsense!" Lei Bao's expression changed, and he shouted coldly.
As soon as Lei Bao finished speaking, Lin Zhentian immediately stepped forward and said loudly, "What? Is your Lei Family so overbearing that you won't even let people speak?"
"Natural treasures belong to those capable of claiming them. Lei Li and the others failed, so they can only blame their inferior skill! If your Lei Family wants to seize them by force, the Mad Saber Martial Hall will see it through to the end!"
Luo Cheng slammed a palm onto the stone chair. His fierce strength shattered it instantly, and he gripped the saber at his waist as he spoke coldly.
The two sides then engaged in a fierce war of words.
When neither side could prevail, Xie Family Head Xie Qian suddenly proposed settling ownership of the Fire Python Tiger cubs through a tournament match.
Lin Zhentian sneered, "With nothing but your word, you want to compete for the Fire Python Tiger cubs? Where in the world is there such a good deal?"
"I'll use Ironwood Manor as collateral. If Lei Li loses to Lin Yi in this match, Ironwood Manor will belong to your Lin Family. But if you lose, you must hand that cub over to my Lei Family. Lin Zhentian, do you dare accept?"
Hearing Lin Zhentian's words, Lei Bao's eyes flickered as he shouted coldly.
"Ironwood Manor?" At that, not only Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng, but even Xie Qian was stunned.
Ironwood Manor produced a special type of Ironwood and was an important possession of the Lei Family. Who would have thought Lei Bao would actually dare to use the entire manor as a wager?
"My Lin Family accepts!"
Lin Yi had been waiting for this opportunity. Hearing Lei Bao's words, he agreed before Lin Zhentian could respond. He then turned toward Lin Zhentian and said solemnly, "Grandfather, trust me."
Meeting Lin Yi's gaze, Lin Zhentian hesitated briefly. Recalling that Lin Yi had already broken through to the Earth Yuan Stage several months earlier, he made up his mind. Looking toward Lei Bao, he said indifferently:
"Since you, old Lei, have such courage, then my Lin Family will see this through with you!"
"Be careful later. Don't let that fellow Lei Li find an opening," Wu Yun reminded him gravely from beside Lin Yi on the enormous platform.
"I'll be careful." Lin Yi nodded slightly, then handed the Fire Python Tiger cub, wrapped in cloth, to Wu Yun. "Watch it for me for a while."
"Alright." Wu Yun agreed and carefully took it, holding it in his arms like a nursemaid. The sight looked rather comical.
The hunting competition had to be temporarily suspended because of this sudden turn of events.
However, being able to watch the clash between the Lin Family and the Lei Family made everyone present feel that the trip had not been in vain.
The other competitors on the stone platform moved aside, leaving a broad, empty space in the middle of the enormous platform.
A referee also entered the arena to preside over the match.
Lin Yi slowly walked toward the center of the platform, his expression calm and unruffled.
Lei Li's face was somewhat gloomy. A sinister glint flashed in his eyes as he stared at Lin Yi. "This time, I absolutely won't give you another chance!"
Lin Yi glanced at him and said casually, "We'll see who's stronger with our own hands."
"Both sides take your positions. The match begins!"
Seeing that both men had entered the arena, the referee raised his palm before suddenly chopping it downward.
As the referee's shout rang out, Lei Li's expression grew even colder. Dense Yuan Power surged across the surface of his body. The intensity of the fluctuations clearly showed that he had reached the Earth Yuan Stage!
"As expected, he's at the Earth Yuan Stage..."
Seeing Lei Li's display, waves of astonishment immediately rang out throughout the Beast Horn Arena.
A smug smile appeared on Lei Bao's face.
However, the smile soon froze, because he discovered that the Yuan Power glowing around Lin Yi's body was actually even more vigorous than Lei Li's!
"How is that possible?"
Lei Bao abruptly rose to his feet, his face turning ashen.
"Lin Yi is also at the Earth Yuan Stage?"
Many people in the Beast Horn Arena were shocked when they saw this scene.
No wonder Lin Yi had dared to accept the match!
The commotion outside reached Lei Li's ears, making him extremely uncomfortable.
"Lin Yi, don't get complacent. Even at the same stage, there are differences in strength!"
Lei Li shouted fiercely. Yuan Power surged wildly from within his body. His gaze locked onto Lin Yi like a poisonous wolf's, while intense Yuan Power suddenly flickered across his right palm. In an instant, all the Yuan Power in his body gathered into his palm.
As Lei Li's Yuan Power surged more and more violently, the light grew increasingly intense. Eventually, it transformed into a fluctuating ball of light that rolled madly in his palm!
"The Lei Family's Thunderous Light!"
When the ball of light appeared in Lei Li's palm, Lin Zhentian and the others' expressions changed drastically, and they cried out in shock.
"Fourth-grade martial art, Thunderous Light, one of the Lei Family's two great secret techniques. I never thought Lei Li would use it right away!"
Not far away, Wu Yun inhaled sharply, his expression extremely grave.
Lei Li stared fixedly at Lin Yi opposite him, a ferocious smile spreading across his face.
Lei Li had clashed with Lin Yi twice and failed to gain the slightest advantage. This time, he had made up his mind not to repeat the past. He would defeat Lin Yi completely—and win brilliantly!
Therefore, he immediately used the strongest martial art he had mastered!
"Hiss!"
Lei Li shot forward. The ball of light flickered in his palm, and as it tore through the air, it produced sharp hissing sounds. It was easy to imagine that if this palm struck a person, it would certainly take their life!
"Lin Yi, this time, you're the one who'll lose!"
Lei Li stomped against the ground and leaped into the air. From above, he slammed his palm toward Lin Yi, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
Watching the figure rapidly expanding in his pupils, Lin Yi remained calm. His hands shifted as he rapidly formed one complicated seal after another.
"It's the Mysterious Gate Seal! Why isn't Yi'er using the Pure Yuan Finger?" Recognizing the seal Lin Yi was performing, Lin Zhentian slightly furrowed his brows, worry filling his heart.
Lin Yi remained completely focused and paid no attention to anything else. His hands moved rapidly as deep-blue Yuan Power gathered in his palm, forming a blue seal of light. He suddenly raised his palm and struck it forcefully against Lei Li, who was leaping down from above!
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