The Curtain Falls

Inside Beast Horn Arena, when he heard that familiar voice, Lei Bao's expression darkened even further. He knew he had to hurry. The moment Luo Cheng intervened, the situation would turn against him, and that was the last thing Lei Bao wanted.

"Get out of my way!"

Having made up his mind, Lei Bao no longer held back. His first attack was vicious, aimed straight at Lin Xiao's vitals.

Lei Bao's frenzied appearance made Lin Xiao wary. For a time, he didn't dare face him head-on and could only rely on his nimble footwork to keep him at bay.

"Die!"

Lin Xiao's evasive tactics infuriated Lei Bao. Ignoring the toll on his essence force, he unleashed Thunderbolt Flash again, shooting fiercely toward Lin Ge!

"Not good!"

Lin Xiao's expression changed drastically. He tried to take Lin Ge with him to dodge the attack, but it was already too late. He could only gather all his strength and forcefully withstand this Thunderbolt Flash.

"Mystic Gate Seal!"

Lin Xiao's fingers moved rapidly through a series of hand signs, then a tremendously powerful energy burst forth and collided with Lei Bao's attack.

Rumble!

The Mystic Gate Seal was only a third-grade martial art, so it naturally couldn't match Lei Bao's fourth-grade Thunderbolt Flash. In an instant, Lin Xiao was sent flying several meters back. A thread of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, making it clear that he had been badly injured.

Fortunately, he had managed to stop Lei Bao's Thunderbolt Flash, barely, and kept the attack from touching a hair on Lin Ge.

Just then, a lean man suddenly appeared inside Beast Horn Arena, drawing everyone's gaze.

The man was expressionless. Several crisscrossing scars marked his face, lending him an even more menacing air. At his waist was a long, narrow object wrapped in black cloth. From its shape, it looked like a saber.

Luo Cheng, master of Mad Blade Martial Hall, was in the late stage of the Heaven Origin Realm, just one step away from the Origin Pellet Realm.

"Luo Cheng."

Lei Bao gritted his teeth as he spat out the name, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

Lin Ge was right within reach. Had Luo Cheng arrived a moment later, Lei Bao might have taken Lin Ge's head. But alas, that chance was gone.

"Brother Luo, this is a matter between us and the Lin Clan. It has nothing to do with Mad Blade Martial Hall. I hope you won't interfere."

Xie Qian looked at Luo Cheng's expressionless face. His own expression softened slightly as he spoke.

But Luo Cheng didn't pay him the slightest heed. He merely glanced at him before turning his gaze to Lin Zhentian.

Luo Cheng's attitude infuriated Xie Qian, but he couldn't show it. He could only force down his anger, his expression darkening.

"Brother Lin, did you mean what you said just now?"

When he spoke to Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng wore a slight smile, his tone genial.

Lin Ge's talent aside, Lin Zhentian alone deserved such courtesy from Luo Cheng. Through his own efforts, he had built the Lin Clan into what it was today in Green Sun Town.

"Brother Luo, rest assured. I meant every word. If you don't believe me, I can swear an oath." Lin Zhentian spoke solemnly.

In truth, Lin Zhentian had been thinking of forming an alliance with Mad Blade Martial Hall for a long time.

For many years, various outside forces led by Mad Blade Martial Hall had been ruthlessly suppressed by the Lei and Xie Families, leaving them in dire straits. Lin Zhentian had wanted to ally with Mad Blade Martial Hall, but he hadn't had the leverage.

Now things were different. The Lin Clan had three Heaven Origin Realm experts, making them no weaker than Mad Blade Martial Hall. And with Lin Ge's astonishing, peerless talent, this was the perfect time to form an alliance.

"Brother Luo, if you join forces with us to destroy the Lin Clan, I'll decide on the spot to give Mad Blade Martial Hall half of the Lin Clan's resources. I'm also willing to forge an eternal friendship with you!"

Just as Luo Cheng was pondering, Lei Bao's voice, infused with essence force, rang out from the stone platform.

Lei Bao's words made the Lin Clan members' expressions change dramatically. Lin Zhentian in particular flushed with rage and couldn't help roaring, "Lei Bao, you dare!"

Lei Bao only sneered, paying no heed to Lin Zhentian's words. Instead, he taunted him. "There's nothing I wouldn't dare do. Your Lin Clan deserves to vanish from this world."

"You!"

Lei Bao's taunts enraged Lin Zhentian beyond measure. He was just about to attack and fight Lei Bao to the death, but Xie Qian stopped him.

"Master Luo, if the Lin Clan falls, Mad Blade Martial Hall will suffer the same fate one day."

Seeing Luo Cheng lost in thought, Lin Xiao knew he couldn't let Lei Bao lead him astray. He hurriedly shouted.

"I, Lei Bao, swear I will never attack Mad Blade Martial Hall in the future." Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Lei Bao quickly gave his assurance.

"Hmph, Lei Bao, everyone knows you're a treacherous little man who turns on people without a second thought. Who could trust your word?" Lin Xiao sneered.

"You're asking for death!"

Lei Bao's fury surged. Essence force churned within him, and his murderous eyes fixed on Lin Xiao as he launched a brazen attack.

Lin Xiao had been prepared for Lei Bao's sudden assault. He met Lei Bao's palm with another Mystic Gate Seal.

The violent fluctuations of essence force nearly swept the entire stone platform away. Lin Xiao spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face gradually paled.

"That's enough. Stop, Lei Bao."

At the sound of Luo Cheng's indifferent voice, Lei Bao halted. He looked toward Luo Cheng in the distance and asked with a dark expression, "What do you mean?"

"I accept Brother Lin's offer of an alliance. Leave at once, or don't blame me for showing no mercy."

With that, Luo Cheng drew the long saber from his waist and stared sharply at Lei Bao as his aura gradually spread.

"Luo Cheng, you!"

Lei Bao gritted his teeth and glared viciously at Luo Cheng. He wanted nothing more than to fight him for three hundred rounds, dismember him, and grind his bones to dust before he could feel satisfied.

"Lei Bao, you're no match for me now," Luo Cheng said coldly, without the slightest fear.

After fighting Lin Ge and Lin Xiao, Lei Bao had used up nearly half of his essence force. Luo Cheng was confident he could defeat him in his current state.

"Brother Luo, aren't you afraid you'll regret this?" Xie Qian had lost his smile as well. He asked impassively.

"I'd regret working with you. I believe I won't regret working with the Lin Clan," Luo Cheng replied calmly.

"Thank you, Brother Luo. Rest assured, I won't let you regret it."

Lin Zhentian was deeply moved by Luo Cheng's choice and spoke solemnly once more.

"You're too kind, Brother Lin."

Luo Cheng kept his gaze fixed on Lei Bao as he replied with a smile.

With both Lin Xiao and Luo Cheng watching him, Lei Bao knew there was no chance of killing Lin Ge today. He had no choice but to back down.

"There's still plenty of time, Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng. Just you wait!"

Leaving behind a threat, Lei Bao stormed off in a fury.

Lei Bao was gone, and the remaining members of the Lei Clan and Xie Clan didn't dare linger. They hurriedly left as well.