Blood Robe Sect Descends on the Lin Family, Liu Yuan Returns

After bidding farewell to Xuan Su, Liu Yuan left Flame City and raced toward Qing Yang Town.

Beyond Flame City, mountains rose and fell, and the trees were lush and verdant.

"Now that I think about it, I really haven't seen Qing Tan in a long time. I do miss that girl."

The wind howled past his ears, and in Liu Yuan's mind appeared the lovely young maiden in pale green, always clinging to him and acting spoiled.

Especially after last night's thoroughly satisfying battle with Xuan Su, some string in Liu Yuan's heart seemed to have been plucked. He missed Qing Tan's youthful yet pure "flavor" more and more.

"Cough, cough..."

Thinking of this, Liu Yuan coughed awkwardly and rubbed his nose.

"Things like this really do make one crave more... I should restrain myself a little in the future."

"Otherwise, if I really bring those two together someday, I don't know whether this body can take it..."

He laughed at himself, then composed his thoughts and picked up speed once more.

No matter what, he had to bring that girl to his side first.

Meanwhile, Qing Yang Town, Lin Family.

Recently, the atmosphere within the Lin Family estate had been stiflingly oppressive.

Not long ago, the Lin Family had relied on the suddenly rising Lin Dong and Lin Zhentian's breakthrough into the Origin Core Realm to destroy the Lei Xie Families, becoming the strongest force in Qing Yang Town.

However, during that process, Lin Dong had killed Gu Ying, who had come to assist the Lei Family.

And Gu Ying had quite the background. He was actually the deputy Sect Master of the Blood Robe Sect in Flame City!

The Lin Family had now received definite news. Upon learning of Gu Ying's death, Wei Tong, the Blood Robe Sect's Sect Master, had flown into a rage. He had already gathered his men and was charging toward Qing Yang Town with murderous intent, vowing to raze the Lin Family to the ground and avenge Gu Ying!

Wei Tong was no comparison to someone like Lei Bao.

Rumor had it that Wei Tong's cultivation had long reached Origin Core Realm Minor Perfection. Even within Flame City's circle of powers, he was a renowned overlord.

In contrast, neither Lin Dong nor Lin Zhentian could contend with such an expert.

This enormous gap in strength had shrouded the entire Lin Family beneath a cloud of despair.

Thus, during this time, the ordinary Lin Family disciples were all deeply worried, living each day in fear.

Meanwhile, core fighters such as Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and Lin Dong gathered Day and Night to discuss countermeasures or cultivated desperately, hoping to improve their strength by even the slightest bit before the final battle arrived.

In the Lin Family Backyard, within a quiet Small Courtyard.

Compared to the tense bustle of the front courtyard, this place was exceptionally quiet, though it too was steeped in an inescapable gloom.

Liu Yan and Qing Tan, two women who had barely cultivated, could not help at all at this critical moment when the family's survival was at stake. They could only remain at home, silently praying and worrying.

"Mother..."

Qing Tan sat on a stone stool, propping her delicate cheeks in both hands. Her exquisite little face was filled with worry.

Looking at Liu Yan, who was absentmindedly embroidering nearby, she softly asked,

"Do you think... our Lin Family can get through this crisis?"

Liu Yan's needle paused slightly.

She raised her head and looked into her daughter's large, anxious eyes. Forcing a gentle smile, she reached out to stroke Qing Tan's hair and comforted her.

"Silly Girl, don't let your imagination run wild. You have to trust your grandfather, trust your father, and trust Brother Lin Dong."

"They'll definitely find a way."

Though she spoke those words, the worry in the depths of Liu Yan's eyes could not be concealed.

Origin Core Realm Minor Perfection...

What could they possibly do?

Qing Tan nodded obediently, but she still could not help letting out a heavy sigh.

"Alas..."

"If only Brother Liu Yuan were here..."

A glimmer of hope flashed through the maiden's eyes as she murmured,

"Brother Liu Yuan is so powerful. If it were him, he would definitely have a way to help us."

Hearing this, Liu Yan was slightly stunned.

The image of that young man, always wearing a gentle smile as though nothing could ever trouble him, surfaced in her mind as well.

But...

Liu Yan gave a bitter smile, gently shook her head, and sighed.

"Xiao Yuan... sigh, it's hard to say."

"After all, this time, the enemy is Wei Tong, whose cultivation is at Origin Core Realm Minor Perfection..."

"Xiao Yuan may be extraordinarily talented, but even he would probably find it difficult to contend with such an expert."

Moreover, Liu Yuan had been gone for so long. They did not even know where he was now. Distant water could not put out the fire before them.

Just as mother and daughter sat in wordless sorrow.

Suddenly!

Boom!

A deafening crash came from the Lin Family gates, followed by chaotic cries of battle and terrified screams.

"Lin Family old dogs! Come out and die!"

A thunderous roar, infused with surging Origin Power, instantly spread through the entire Lin Family estate, making countless eardrums ache.

Qing Tan and Liu Yan's faces instantly turned deathly pale.

Wei Tong had arrived!

Outside the Lin Family gates.

A dense mass of men had surrounded the Lin Family so completely that not even water could pass through. Every one of them wore blood-red robes and radiated a nauseatingly bloody aura. At a glance, they were clearly ruthless men who had killed without restraint.

At the forefront of the crowd stood a grim-faced middle-aged man dressed in a blood robe, his hands clasped behind his back.

He was tall and powerfully built, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's. Vigorous Origin Power rippled around him, and simply standing there gave off an indescribable sense of oppression.

He was none other than Wei Tong, Sect Master of the Blood Robe Sect!

At this moment, Lin Zhentian had led Lin Xiao, Lin Dong, and the others out as well, confronting Wei Tong across the gates.

The Lin Family members all looked exceptionally grim. Facing such a powerful enemy, the invisible pressure was almost suffocating.

"Sect Master Wei!"

Lin Zhentian drew a deep breath, stepped forward, and cupped his fists.

"This matter arose from a misunderstanding. Gu Ying was the one who first interfered in the private feud between our families and tried to kill the younger members of my Lin Family. Dong'er had no choice but to retaliate in self-defense."

"We are also deeply regretful over Deputy Sect Master Gu Ying's death. If Sect Master Wei is willing to show mercy, my Lin Family is willing to compensate the Blood Robe Sect for all its losses. Even if it costs us everything, we will not hesitate!"

Even at this point, Lin Zhentian still wished to try resolving the matter peacefully. After all, if they truly fought, the Lin Family had no chance of victory.

"Compensation?"

A cruel sneer rose at the corners of Wei Tong's mouth, his eyes filled with contempt.

"You killed my deputy Sect Master, and you think you can settle it by paying some money? Lin Zhentian, aren't you being a little too naive?"

His gaze swept across the Lin Family members before finally settling on Lin Dong. Killing intent surged in his eyes.

"I'll give you two choices today."

"First, submit to my Blood Robe Sect immediately. Your entire clan will become slaves, and you will hand Lin Dong, the murderer, over to me. I will tear out his tendons, strip off his skin, and burn him alive in a sky lantern!"

"Second, I will flatten your Lin Family right now and leave not even chickens or dogs alive!"

"Submit or die!"

"Choose!"

The instant these words fell, every member of the Lin Family glared furiously.

Hand over Lin Dong? Make the entire clan slaves?

How could that be possible!

"Wei Tong! You go too far!"

Lin Zhentian's beard and hair bristled as a resolute aura erupted from his body. He roared,

"The men of my Lin Family may die fighting, but we will never live as slaves on our knees!"

"If you want to destroy my Lin Family, you'll have to lose a few teeth yourself!"

"Good! You've got backbone!"

Wei Tong laughed in fury, vicious light blazing in his eyes.

"Since you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, don't blame me for being merciless!"

With that, he waved a hand and coldly shouted,

"Attack! Cripple those old fools first!"

"Yes!"

At his command, two Blood Robe Guard leaders behind him gave savage grins and charged forward.

Though the auras of these two were not as strong as Wei Tong's, they were still extraordinarily formidable. Both were Heavenly Origin Realm experts!

"Stop them!"

Seeing this, Lin Xiao and Lin Mang also roared. Origin Power within their bodies was Circulated to the Extreme as they charged toward the two Blood Robe Guards.

The two sides were about to collide.

However, at this critical moment!

Meow—!

A shrill and piercing cat's cry suddenly rang out from a rooftop in the distance.

Immediately afterward, everyone saw a flash of white before their eyes.

Whoosh!

That streak of white was as fast as a ghost. It instantly tore through the air and shot toward the two charging Blood Robe Guards.

"What is that?!"

The two Blood Robe Guards' expressions changed drastically as they felt a deadly sense of danger descend upon them.

But the white streak was simply too fast, so fast that they had no time to react at all.

Rip! Rip!

Two faint tearing sounds rang out.

The next second, the two Heavenly Origin Realm Late Stage experts, who had been brimming with murderous momentum moments earlier, suddenly froze in place.

A thin line of blood had appeared across each of their throats.

Thud!

Blood sprayed out as the two corpses crashed heavily to the ground, terror and confusion still lingering in their eyes even in death.

The entire scene fell silent!

Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the two corpses that had died in an instant.

Those were two Heavenly Origin Realm Late Stage experts!

They had actually been killed in a single blow?

Everyone's gazes followed that streak of white in unison.

On a distant wall sat a small, snow-white cat without a single stray hair, elegantly perched there.

It licked its sharp claws, its jewel-like eyes coldly fixed on the Blood Robe Sect members below, carrying a distinctly human disdain.

"This... this is..."

At the back of the crowd, Qing Tan, who had worn an expression of despair, suddenly shuddered upon seeing the white cat.

Her previously dim eyes instantly blazed with fiery light, filled with unbelievable delight.

She knew this cat all too well!

It was the Monster Beast Brother Liu Yuan had raised!

Since it had appeared here, then...

Could Brother Liu Yuan have returned?