The Lin Family Ancestor fell silent for a long while before saying slowly, "Bang'er, go move the children of the clan somewhere safe. Preserve our bloodline. Hurry."
With that, he rose and headed toward the main gate.
By then, he too had sensed that the Marquis House's two Boundless Realm ancestors had arrived outside the Lin Family's gate.
Lin Liang had gathered the Lin Family's experts in the courtyard. Seeing the Lin Family Ancestor emerge, he hurried over to meet him.
"Big Brother, it looks like today's battle is unavoidable. Let us charge out first." Lin Liang's eyes shone fiercely, his expression that of a man who faced death as though returning home.
"Ah, what was coming has come. The Lin Family has only brave sons who will fight to the death. Are you all ready?" The Lin Family Ancestor threw up his arm and shouted.
Just then, a cold, cackling laugh came from outside the gate. "Surrender. Being slaves to our Marquis House would suit your station perfectly."
With a tremendous crash, the Lin Family's courtyard gate shattered under a palm strike. The guards inside were sent flying a great distance before crashing to the ground.
Blood splashed across the ground. Several fallen Lin Family guards had already breathed their last.
"Sons of the Lin Family, even in death, tear a mouthful of flesh from the enemy! Kill!" With that, the Lin Family Ancestor led the charge.
Lin Liang also hurled himself forward, ready to fight to the death. Behind him, the Lin Family's young men drew their weapons and charged valiantly.
"You fools who don't know whether you're alive or dead. The Lin Family is destined to be wiped from the rolls of Immortal City." The Marquis House ancestor unleashed another palm strike at Lin Liang and the