"Lin Hao, you're here." Lin Bai saw Lin Hao and walked up to greet him, but Lin Yan'er, who was by his side, glanced at Lin Hao with a look of indifference and disdain.
Lin Hao nodded in acknowledgment but didn't say much, focusing instead on the movements on the stage.
Swish! Swish!
Soon, two figures leaped onto the stage.
"Lin Fei! Lin Fei! Lin Fei!"
"Lin Xuan must win! Lin Xuan must win! Lin Xuan must win!"
Seeing the fifth-ranked Lin Xuan and the sixth-ranked Lin Fei step onto the stage, the crowd erupted in excitement.
Both were handsome and powerful, with many supporters, mostly female disciples of the Lin family. Most male disciples had a flash of envy in their eyes.
"Lin Fei and Lin Xuan... These two are not weak at all!" Lin He widened his eyes and said.
"Oh, how strong are they?" Lin Hao smiled lightly.
"Lin Xuan once pierced the head of a common elite beast with a single spear thrust in the mountains. As for Lin Xuan, his palm strength is astonishing, having advanced the 'Ice Palm' to the seventh level. Every move he makes carries a cold wind. If they team up, even Lin Tian would be defeated!" Lin He explained.
On the spacious stage, which was over fifty yards wide, Lin Fei held a black spear, his aura gradually rising, as if he were an invincible warrior who could shatter the heavens with his spear, unbeatable in battle.
Lin Xuan, on the other hand, exuded a chilling aura, with a cold mist emanating from his body, making the air around him slightly colder.
He practiced the 'Ice Palm,' converting his true qi into a cold nature, his aura intimidating.
Suddenly, Lin Fei, holding his long spear, launched the first attack.
Lin Fei's black spear seemed to be a part of him, like his left and right arms, with a momentum that could move mountains and seas, fierce and domineering.
Heaven-Dominating Spear Technique!
Holding the black spear, which was as tall as a person, Lin Fei exuded an unparalleled will. As he thrust the spear, a shadow appeared, the spear's momentum turning into a ripple of light, further enhancing Lin Fei's aura.
Whoosh!
It was like a dragon roaring, and even some elite disciples felt a chill at the sight of this heaven-dominating spear thrust.
"Ice Burst!"
Lin Xuan was not afraid. With a roar, he gathered cold qi in his palms, like moonlight falling, making people feel a chill.
The two collided like meteors, the powerful force they unleashed causing the stage to tremble.
Lin Fei's long spear was intercepted by Lin Xuan's palms, the bone-chilling cold spreading along the black spear toward Lin Fei, even forming a thin layer of frost on the spear.
Feeling this bone-chilling cold, Lin Fei remained unfazed. True qi rippled on his skin, forming a radiant light that alleviated the cold.
"Heaven-Dominating!" Lin Fei roared, his domineering will even stronger than before, like a towering war god, immovable like a mountain.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan frowned, surprised by Lin Fei's rapid improvement. He quickly retreated, unwilling to face the spear head-on.
In terms of confidence and aura, few in the Lin family could match Lin Fei.
Lin Fei, invincible and mighty, did not pause after his spear thrust. His speed reached its peak, the spear's momentum spreading, closing in on Lin Xuan.
Occasionally, Lin Xuan turned and unleashed several palm strikes, the powerful cold force slowing Lin Fei down.
Below the stage, many elite disciples looked on in shock, even the fourth-ranked Lin Caiyi was surprised by Lin Fei's combat power. No wonder he could pierce the head of an elite beast with a single spear thrust in the mountains!
"Defeat!"
Suddenly, Lin Fei roared, his invincible aura spreading. The black spear flashed, and the stage was filled with shadows. Lin Xuan was shocked, feeling as if he had been pierced by the black spear.
"Ice Sweep!" Lin Xuan did not dare to be complacent. He had fought Lin Fei several times before, barely winning each time. This time, Lin Fei's strength had improved, putting immense pressure on him.
A ripple of cold ice formed in Lin Xuan's hands, waiting for Lin Fei's aura to weaken before delivering a fatal blow.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed, and Lin Xuan, like a broken kite, flew off the stage and crashed to the ground.
"What...?" Lin Xuan could not believe it. The speed of that spear had suddenly doubled, catching him off guard.
Fortunately, Lin Fei did not use the spear tip; otherwise, Lin Xuan would have been pierced.
"Lin Fei! Lin Fei! Lin Fei!"
Some female disciples, seeing Lin Fei's invincible appearance on the stage, were filled with admiration and cheered.
"Not bad," Elder Lin Chen commented. "Lin Fei's will is very strong,无形中增强了自身的气势，心中有信念，万法皆可破。"
Hearing this, the older generation of Lin family warriors nodded in agreement. Elder Lin Chen's words hit the mark; Lin Fei's will was indeed much stronger than that of ordinary disciples, which was the main reason for Lin Xuan's defeat.
Both Lin Fei and Lin Xuan received guidance from the elders, gaining some insights, making the outcome of the match less important.
The preliminary round of the top ten continued, with Lin Tian dominating, defeating Lin Caiyi, Lin Tao, and others one after another.
Lin Hao watched closely from below. Lin Tian's foundation in the second level of the Earth Gate was solid, and with his eighth-level cultivation, he surpassed everyone else.
"If I were to fight Lin Tian, my chances of winning would be less than fifty percent," Lin Hao thought. His realm of enlightenment was unparalleled, but in this kind of competition, he could not use the pressure of his enlightenment, or it might raise suspicions, especially in this small place. Using such power would be too unconventional.
...
"Ha ha ha... It's my turn!" Lin Zhen laughed maniacally, landing on the stage like a mountain, causing a loud noise.
"Lin Zhen, don't be overconfident." Lin Xiaoran stepped onto the stage, leaving only a blur. He excelled in movement and leg techniques, ranking third among the outer disciples of the Lin family. A year ago, he was defeated by Lin Zhen with overwhelming force. After a year of hard training, his strength had greatly improved, and he was ready to avenge his defeat.
"Defeated opponent!" Lin Zhen sneered, considering Lin Tian his only rival, and never taking the other disciples seriously.
Wind-Stepping Technique!
Lin Xiaoran wasted no words, immediately using his movement technique, moving so fast that even the older generation of warriors praised him.
Lin Zhen stood still, seemingly unafraid of Lin Xiaoran's speed.
"Even if I can't defeat Lin Zhen, with my speed, I can at least maintain a draw," Lin Xiaoran thought, confident in his movement and leg techniques against Lin Zhen's physical prowess.
Using his extremely fast movement, Lin Xiaoran faced Lin Zhen with little pressure. He leaped into the air, his movements graceful and accompanied by a fierce wind.
Tiger Step, Lion Stomp!
Lin Xiaoran swept his leg, the tiger's might and lion's shadow震撼八方，腿速快到极致，一个恍惚间，距离林震已不足三寸。
"Good!" Lin Xiaoran thought with a smile. He had been defeated by Lin Zhen in a few moves years ago, but his current movement speed and leg techniques were far superior to what they were back then.
Bang!
The leg strike hit Lin Zhen's neck, like a roaring lion biting down on his neck.
At this moment, the entire crowd was shocked. Lin Xiaoran's leg techniques were so powerful that his Dragon-Tiger Leg Technique, when perfected, could shatter boulders with a single sweep!
"Hehehe..." Lin Zhen did not move an inch, instead letting out a sinister laugh.
"Oh no!" Lin Xiaoran was alarmed. Lin Zhen's body was so strong, hard like steel, and even ordinary blades could not leave a mark on his iron-like body!
Retreat! Lin Xiaoran was terrified. He relied on his speed and movement, but now, with only three inches between them, it was a direct confrontation!
"Trying to run!" Seeing Lin Xiaoran trying to escape, Lin Zhen would not give him the chance. His rough, yellowish arms, like towering trees, grabbed Lin Xiaoran.
"Tiger and Lion Form!" Lin Xiaoran roared, his legs bursting with power, two shadows flashing, like fierce lions and tigers running across vast lands.
Whoosh!
Gale winds surged as Lin Xiaoran's legs swept invincibly, even causing a momentary pause in the air.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed throughout the arena. Some less experienced warriors, like Lin Kuan, had their blood and qi churned, almost dispersing their true qi. Shocked, they retreated.
At this level of combat, even the aftereffects of the techniques could injure them.
As the third-ranked outer disciple of the Lin family, Lin Xiaoran had his own methods. He struck Lin Zhen's face with both feet, using the force to propel himself backward like a falling leaf.
"Just you!" Lin Zhen was not injured and was even more motivated. He punched at Lin Xiaoran, the punch shadow heavy, each one carrying the force of a mountain, increasing the pressure.
"Blazing Wind Leg!" Lin Xiaoran was not panicked, landing on the ground, standing on one foot, and sweeping his right leg through the air.
Whoosh!
The powerful wind, like a sword's edge, could easily dismember ordinary warriors, containing a trace of wind power, making it deadly and terrifying.
Everyone thought that even someone as strong as Lin Zhen could not withstand this move from Lin Xiaoran.
"Nice leg technique." Lin Zhen licked his lips, standing like an immovable mountain. Suddenly, his arms struck forward, and the cold, blade-like wind was instantly shattered.
"What!" Lin Xiaoran could not believe it. Lin Zhen's body was so strong!
Before Lin Xiaoran could react, his body was pressed down by an invisible mountain, making every step difficult.
Whoosh!
A sound broke the air, and Lin Zhen's iron fist reached Lin Xiaoran, making him choke. With his retreat blocked, how could he resist this strike?
Blazing Foot Slash!
Seeing no way to retreat, Lin Xiaoran decided to fight Lin Zhen. His legs, flexible and filled with terrifying heat, swept out like a deep-sea dragon.
Boom!
The stage trembled, bearing wave after wave of terrifying force. At the same time, the crowd saw Lin Xiaoran fly off the stage like a broken kite, crashing to the ground.
"Ah!" Lin Xiaoran spat out a stream of blood, his face pale, filled with unwillingness and fear. He had never imagined that Lin Zhen was so terrifying, surpassing even the previous Lin Tian!
"Hehe..." Lin Zhen's steel-like body moved forward, staring at Lin Tian in the distance, his eyes full of provocation.