The sudden turn of events made Lei Bao and Xie Qian's expressions darken.
But the Lin Clan and Mad Blade Martial Hall were grinning from ear to ear.
No matter what, Lei Li was no weakling. He could even be called one of the best among the younger generation.
That was why Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng, though they had already chosen to trust Lin Yan, had still harbored a trace of worry deep down.
But now, after seeing Lin Yan and Lei Li clash, that worry had completely vanished from Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng's hearts.
After all, if Lin Yan could win while using a First-Grade Martial Art to withstand a Second Grade Martial Art, how could he possibly lose?
"To have this child is a blessing for my Lin Clan!"
Watching Lin Yan before him, Lin Zhentian couldn't help letting out a heartfelt sigh.
The Fire Python Tiger was important, but Lin Zhentian saw even greater potential in Lin Yan!
If Lin Yan kept growing at this rate, his future would be beyond what a mere Fire Python Tiger could compare to!
The thought left Lin Zhentian increasingly excited. He even considered devoting every resource at the clan's disposal to Lin Yan's cultivation, no matter the cost.
"Congratulations, Clan Head Lin."
Luo Cheng offered Lin Zhentian his congratulations, unable to hide his envy.
Even Luo Cheng, watching Lin Yan's increasingly dazzling performance, couldn't help wanting him for himself.
"Brother Lei Bao, what do we do now?"
"Are we really going to hand over the Fire Python Tiger and our two manors?"
Xie Qian, standing to one side, was getting anxious. He turned to Lei Bao and asked.
Lei Bao's expression was grim, but he still tried to reassure Xie Qian. "Don't worry, Brother Xie. I've already taught Lei Li the Lei Clan's Fourth-Grade Martial Art, Thunder Light."
"No matter how formidable that little bastard is, he can't stand up to the Lei Clan's Fourth-Grade Martial Art."
Xie Qian's eyes lit up, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Good, good. That's excellent."
Everyone turned their attention back to the stone platform.
By now, Lei Li could barely withstand Lin Yan's attacks. He was being driven back again and again.
In their next exchange, Lin Yan seized an opening and kicked Lei Li.
Lei Li's body went flying like a ball, then rolled across the ground in a thoroughly miserable heap.
Just as Lei Li finally managed to get back to his feet, Lin Yan kicked him again, sending him straight to the other side of the stone platform.
Lei Li was battered until his face was swollen and bruised.
He struggled to his feet and finally found an opening to unleash his ultimate move.
He stamped his foot against the ground, barely managing to steady himself.
Then he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gathered all the Yuan Power in his body into his palm.
As Lei Li's Yuan Power surged wildly, the light in his palm grew brighter and brighter. At last, it formed an unstable, contracting ball of light that pulsed fiercely in his hand.
"Isn't that the Lei Clan's Thunder Light?!"
"How did Lei Li learn that Fourth-Grade Martial Art?"
Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng, and the others, who had been watching from behind, were stunned. They had dealt with the Lei Clan for many years and knew how formidable this Fourth-Grade Martial Art was. Now they couldn't help worrying that Lin Yan was in grave danger.
"Can Lin Yan handle that martial art?"
"He doesn't seem to have learned any Fourth-Grade Martial Arts, does he?"
Lin Xia furrowed her brow with worry.
"If only I'd found a chance to give Brother Lin Yan the improved Strange Gate Seal."
"Damn it!"
Lin Dong also felt regretful.
He had wanted to do that for a long time, but he was afraid of exposing the secret of his Stone Talisman.
So he had been torn over it before.
"Pah. All flash, no substance."
Facing Lei Li's Thunder Light, Lin Yan merely curled his lip in disdain.
Then he opened his palm and summoned a ball of Purple Fire straight from within himself.
This was none other than Lin Yan's Amethyst Winged Lion King Fire!
Although it wasn't a martial skill, Beast Fire itself had tremendous destructive power.
He couldn't say much about other things, but against a mere Fourth-Grade Martial Art, it was more than enough to crush it.
So, after summoning the Purple Fire, Lin Yan flung it straight at Lei Li.
Lei Li was startled. He'd thought Thunder Light would catch Lin Yan off guard, but Lin Yan had somehow conjured a ball of fire out of thin air!
With no choice, Lei Li hurled the ball of light in his hand.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two attacks collided in an instant.
But the result left Lei Li in utter despair.
The moment the Purple Fire touched the ball of light, it swallowed it whole without the slightest resistance.
The fireball struck Lei Li head-on. He was sent flying, his entire body ablaze!
He could only use his Yuan Power to shield himself as best he could while frantically beating out the flames.
By the time he finally managed to extinguish them, Lei Li had sustained severe injuries and passed out.
"We won!"
"The Lei Clan's Thunder Light was actually so weak?"
"No, Brother Lin Yan's Purple Fire was just too powerful."
"Speaking of which, what exactly is that Purple Fire? How can it be so powerful?"
Everyone present stared in shock. Down below, Lin Dong couldn't help letting out a series of heartfelt exclamations.
"Hahahaha!"
"Good, good!"
"That was a fine victory!"
Lin Zhentian roared with laughter, then turned to look at Lei Bao and Xie Qian.
"Then I'll thank you both for your generous gifts!"
Lei Bao and Xie Qian looked as if they'd swallowed a heap of shit.
But with everyone watching, they couldn't afford to make a scene. Otherwise, it would look like their two families couldn't take a loss.
"Lin Zhentian, you only won this time because you were lucky. Don't get too pleased with yourself. There's a long road ahead!"
Lei Bao and Xie Qian flung out a parting threat, then left one after the other.
"Let's go!"
And with that, the matter came to an end.
After the Lei and Xie families had left, the Lin Clan and Mad Blade Martial Hall also chose to depart.
After all, they had made a killing in this Hunting War. Now they just wanted to go home and savor the joy of victory. They'd lost all interest in the Hunting War itself.
As soon as Lin Zhentian returned home, he ordered a banquet for that evening. They had obtained a Fire Python Tiger and the Lei Clan's Ironwood Manor; that was certainly worth celebrating.
Naturally, Lin Yan was the star of the banquet. Everyone knew that without him, they wouldn't merely have failed to claim the Lei Clan's Ironwood Manor—the Fire Python Tiger might not have been safe either.
So at the banquet, Lin Zhentian praised Lin Yan without holding back. "Lin Yan, today has been the most glorious day for our Lin Clan in years! And it's all thanks to you!"
"I'll say it again!"
"If you ever need anything from now on, just ask! Whatever the clan can provide, we'll do everything in our power to give you!"
"Now, I'll teach you the Green Origin Technique and Pure Yang Finger."
"Watching you fight Lei Li today, I noticed you haven't learned a cultivation technique yet. The Green Origin Technique will help you take your strength to the next level!"
"As for the Pure Yang Finger, it's the only Fourth-Grade Martial Art our Lin Clan possesses. I'll teach you that as well!"
Before you continue