"Lin Hao, the time is almost here, you should step into the Bone Transformation Array yourself."
The person speaking was the branch elder, who was the elder brother of the family head, Lin Zhan.
"My spirit root is my own to decide. Even if I become a useless bone, I am willing, and it has nothing to do with others. I will not hand over my spirit root." Lin Hao's eyes were like those of a hawk, sweeping across the scene before settling on the elder.
Those extremely cold eyes seemed to flicker with a cold light, so profound that they seemed to see through the principles of heaven and earth, making the elder feel somewhat dazed.
"Hmph!" Suddenly, the elder let out a cold snort, dispelling the uneasy feeling in his heart.
"Lin Hao, you have a lot of nerve! You used underhanded methods to cut off Lin Feng's arm in the branch, and now you want to defy me, the elder and the family head!" Although the elder was thin, he possessed the might of a fierce tiger, like a long-dormant beast, his aura intimidating.
The gazes of everyone below were all fixed on the altar.
It was well known that Lin Hao's character was rather weak, so how could he dare to contradict the branch elder today?
Lin Hao sneered, glancing at the elder from the corner of his eye: "You don't have the qualifications to talk to me about seniority."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene fell silent.
Everyone was dumbfounded, some even rubbed their ears, their faces full of disbelief, thinking they must have heard wrong.
Lin Hao dared to insult the branch elder like this, was this still the weak Lin Hao?
Some observant martial artists noticed that in the past, Lin Hao's aura was very gentle, like a soft light.
But now, the Lin Hao on the altar was not like that, his aura was like a raging hurricane that could crush ten thousand mountains into powder.
"You! You traitor of the Lin family!" The elder was so angry he wanted to strike Lin Hao dead with one palm.
...
"Lin Hao, it seems you are unwilling to follow the orders of the main branch." Lin Tong spoke, his voice icy and bone-chilling.
"When I speak, do you have the right to interrupt?" Lin Hao looked at Lin Tong, his voice even colder and more domineering.
"You little beast, I see you won't give up until you reach the Yellow River! Since that's the case, after transferring your spirit root, I will execute you on the spot!" Finally, the branch family head, Lin Zhan, spoke.
Lin Hao swept his gaze over the few people, a cold smile on his face, but he remained silent.
"Several of you young people, take this traitor and press him down!" Lin Zhan waved his hand, and several people below the altar moved forward.
"Understood!" Several disciples responded, rushing forward.
These younger generations were all disciples of the Yu family branch. The Lin and Yu branches were about to form an alliance, so they would no longer be divided.
As the branch family head, Lin Zhan's status was noble, and he could not personally attack a junior in front of everyone, for fear of being seen as bullying the young.
The two elders and the enforcers also considered this and did not act.
Sending the younger generation of the Yu family branch was the best choice.
First, it could capture Lin Hao, and second, it would show the various forces in Fenglin Town that the Lin and Yu branches were now as close as one family.
...
"Yu Xin, take a good look, what abilities does Lin Hao have now?" Lin Tong's face was cold as he stroked Yu Xin's long hair.
Yu Xin said, "After you transfer Lin Hao's spirit root, you will become even stronger. I doubt even the talented disciples of the Yu family main branch can match you. Lin Hao's broken bones still have such a use, he should be content."
On the altar, a Yu family disciple sneered, "Although your father once did favors for the Yu family, that was in the past. Lin Yan hasn't shown up for nearly ten years, hiding in Canglang County. I think your father is also a useless person."
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao's eyebrows suddenly rose, and he looked at the person, his killing intent already aroused.
The Yu family disciple sneered, and with a clang, the long sword behind him was drawn.
The other few Yu family juniors also quickly attacked Lin Hao.
This was the best time to show off, and everyone wanted to personally humiliate Lin Hao, ensuring they would be valued by the clan in the future!
A total of four Yu family disciples rushed toward Lin Hao, vying to be the first to knock him down and vent their anger on behalf of the elders and the family head!
Seeing the younger generation rushing forward, Lin Hao stood with his hands behind his back, not moving an inch.
"Lin Hao, I'll humiliate you!" A young man used a light body technique, moving extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, he was close to Lin Hao, his right arm like a snake, reaching for Lin Hao's neck.
Swoosh!
At the same time, Lin Hao's right leg lashed out like a dragon, the sound of breaking air and the shadow of his leg appearing, so fast it was hard to see with the naked eye.
Boom!
A loud noise echoed throughout the scene. The branch youth was struck in the abdomen by Lin Hao's leg.
His bones seemed to crack, and his body flew like a sandbag in a hurricane, drawing an arc in the air before falling off the altar.
Ah!
The youth spat out a stream of blood and immediately fainted.
This was Lin Hao holding back; otherwise, one leg would have shattered his internal organs.
The other three branch disciples didn't even know what had happened.
"Scram!" Lin Hao's face was expressionless, like a cold-blooded prehistoric beast. His right leg, like a fierce dragon emerging from the sea, struck several times in an instant, kicking the three younger disciples off the altar.
Seeing this, everyone was astonished. Lin Hao's spirit root was already broken, yet he seemed to have innate divine strength. Otherwise, Lin Feng wouldn't have lost his arm to him.
"Lin Hao! You are being outrageous!" The second elder was furious. This boy dared to severely injure branch disciples in front of him and the family head!
"I like being outrageous the most in my life. What can you do to me?" Lin Hao looked at the two elders.
"Great Elder, don't be angry, I'll deal with him!" The Yu family junior stood straight, and it was best that the other disciples were defeated by Lin Hao, making him stand out even more!
...
A sword was slashed, and in a daze, it seemed as if snowflakes were falling.
"I have the Snow Spirit Body, can you match me!" The Yu family junior laughed wildly.
"He is Yu Dong, the first genius of the Yu family branch. It's said that Yu Dong is only second to Lin Tong, a rare genius!" Someone recognized the Yu family youth, his face full of surprise.
Clang!
The long sword fell, and the sound of metal rang out.
Lin Hao extended his right hand and, with two fingers, instantly intercepted the sword Yu Dong had slashed.
Yu Dong's pupils contracted, his expression horrified. Lin Hao, using his bare hand, could intercept his sword!
Ding!
Lin Hao's two fingers exerted force, breaking the long sword.
"As for you, you don't need to stay in this world." Lin Hao's voice was like a death sentence.
Without any visible movement, he immediately appeared in front of Yu Dong, face to face.
Swish!
The broken half of the sword flashed in the air, a cold light shining, and before Yu Dong could react, it pierced his throat.
"Ugh..." Yu Dong's throat was cut, and he couldn't speak, making strange sounds. His pupils contracted, and he clutched his neck, blood soaking his entire body.
Boom!
Soon, Yu Dong fell to the ground like a pile of mud, his body twitching a few times before dying on the spot.
Silence
The entire scene was deathly silent, time seemed to freeze.
Whether it was the Lin family or the senior members of the local noble families, they were all dumbfounded.
This boy, so young, was so decisive in his killing!
There was no room for mercy, his methods were old and extremely ruthless!
Even the senior members of the local noble families were surprised by Lin Hao.
"Pity... This boy's spirit root is already broken, otherwise, with this temperament, his future achievements would be immeasurable."
"Not necessarily. It's said there is a pill that can repair a martial artist's damaged spirit root."
"These are extremely rare ancient formulas. Even famous alchemists may not know the recipe, and the chances are slim."
"That's not right. There is a high-quality pill called the 'Spirit Root Reformation Pill.' Unfortunately, it can only be obtained in the sect world..."
At this moment, several local noble families spoke up.
On the other side, on the altar, the enforcers, elders, and even the branch family head were all stunned.
Yu Dong was a genius of the Yu family branch, soon to enter the second gate to search for greater opportunities, but he was killed by Lin Hao before he could display his spirit body...
"Beast, you beast! Your crimes are heinous! Immediately strip your spirit root and execute you!" The branch family head, Lin Zhan, in a fit of rage, shattered the table with one palm.
"Father, this boy's spirit root is broken, but he has innate divine strength." Lin Tong stood up and walked toward Lin Hao. "Since that's the case, I want to see how strong this useless person can still be."
Lin Tong took a step, and the altar trembled.
"Scram!" As soon as Lin Tong reached Lin Hao, Lin Hao instantly punched him.
In an instant, Lin Tong was horrified. The speed and power of this casual punch were so great!
The previous arrogance disappeared, and he quickly brought his fists together to block his face.
However, Lin Hao's punch suddenly changed, like a dragon diving down.
Boom!
The sound was like a thunderclap in the sky!
This unpredictable punch struck Lin Tong's abdomen.
"Ah!" Lin Tong convulsed, his previously cold face twisted, and he spat out a stream of blood, flying like a broken kite and colliding with several branch disciples below.
Several disciples suffered an unexpected disaster, being hit by Lin Tong's flying body, and were knocked to the ground, rolling like balls, leaving several dozen-meter-long drag marks on the ground.
"Ouch... Ouch..."
"Ah... Ah..."
The disciples who were hit trembled, at least breaking several ribs.
As for Lin Tong, he was completely unconscious.
...
Yu Xin, on the altar, the contempt in her eyes turned to shock.
Lin Hao, at his peak, was at most this strong.
His spirit root was clearly shattered, and his strength and cultivation should have rapidly declined, ultimately becoming a useless person. Yet, the combat power Lin Hao displayed was so terrifying!
"My son, Lin Tong!" Lin Zhan instantly flew down from the altar, holding Lin Tong in his arms.
"This beast! Execute him on the spot, kill him!" Lin Zhan, in a fit of rage, gave orders to the enforcers.
"This..." The middle-aged enforcer hesitated: "If Lin Hao is killed, how will we extract his spirit root?"
Hearing this, Lin Zhan suppressed his anger: "Beat that beast to a cripple, take his bones, and let Lin Tong personally carry out the family law, flaying him alive!"
Since the family head had spoken, the enforcers, regardless of their status, only targeted the junior Lin Hao.
"Lin Hao, I advise you to immediately surrender and cut off your limbs. Otherwise, don't blame us for acting!" The middle-aged man's eyes glowed with a fierce light, cold and icy, like a dormant beast.
Seeing Lin Hao remain silent, the middle-aged enforcer instantly became furious, taking a step forward, his shadow breaking through the void.
"Heavenly Wind Palm!" The middle-aged enforcer shouted, his right palm releasing a violent air current, sharp like a blade, capable of easily crushing a boulder.
"Mediocrity, such martial arts are truly wasted on you. Isn't this a better way to use the Heavenly Wind Palm?" At the same time, Lin Hao's left hand grasped his right wrist, and he suddenly swung his right palm.
Swoosh!
The sound of breaking air was continuous, and a fierce storm arose, making the platform sway.
As Lin Hao's palm landed, a hurricane formed in the air, like an endless beast, ready to devour countless lives.
"What? Impossible!" The middle-aged enforcer was shocked.
The "Heavenly Wind Palm" was not a supreme technique found in the Ten Directions Heavenly Gate, but it had nine levels of power. He had practiced for over ten years and only reached the fifth level.
But looking at Lin Hao, his mastery of the "Heavenly Wind Palm" was extremely deep, clearly breaking through the constraints and reaching the great perfection of the ninth level!