As Liu Yuan's icy words fell, the pressure enveloping Lin Qiang and the other two suddenly intensified.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
The teeth-grinding sound of bones grinding against each other rang out even more densely.
Where was the arrogance Lin Qiang and the other two had shown just moments ago?
They had originally tried to mobilize the Origin Power within their bodies to withstand the pressure, even entertaining the thought, Once I catch my breath, I'll launch a sneak attack.
After all, in their eyes, there could not possibly be any true experts in this backwater place. Their opponent was merely relying on a sneak attack or some secret technique.
However, reality gave them the most brutal slap in the face.
That pressure was like a tangible mountain. It was not merely heavy; it carried an elevated aura that made even their souls tremble.
In less than two breaths, the Origin Power within all three of them completely collapsed.
"Spare... spare us..."
Lin Qiang's face was pressed against the ground. His features had twisted together from extreme pain and terror as he struggled to force out a plea for mercy. "We were wrong. Please let us go..."
The other two had already been frightened to the point of tears and snot, unable to utter a single word.
"Brother Liu Yuan!"
Seeing this, Lin Hong felt relieved, but he was also afraid that lives might be lost.
He hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully said to Liu Yuan:
"Brother Liu Yuan, these fellows are detestable, but they are still from the Lin Clan. Grandfather said that an Elder Tao from the clan led the group here this time, and Elder Tao seems to have been Grandfather's old friend."
Lin Hong paused here, his tone earnest. "These people deserve a beating, but if they