As Lin Yun prepared to step onto the stage, Qing Tan pouted her little mouth and said,
"Brother Lin Yun, beat him up!"
Uh... Lin Yun smiled and didn't say anything.
You are all people who can bring me +10 attributes. I can't favor one over the other. I have to spread the blessings.
The two stepped onto the stage.
"Brother Lin Yun, please guide me!" Lin Dong cupped his hands, a little excited.
Ever since the conflict in the back mountain, Lin Yun had been Lin Dong's goal to pursue and surpass.
After seeing Lin Yun's outstanding performance today, he also wanted to have a good fight with Lin Yun. Regardless of whether he could win or not, he held Lin Yun in high regard in his heart.
"Come on, don't hold back. Let me see your limit," Lin Yun said with a smile.
"Okay!"
Lin Dong attacked as if he had been injected with chicken blood. Origin Power surged out, and a faint green light appeared on his fists.
He threw a straight punch, using the force that stuck to his clothes, and with a pa sound, it struck towards Lin Yun.
Tongbei Fist, huh? Then let's see who can make more and louder 'pa' sounds... Lin Yun also threw a punch, really wanting to see whose martial arts, learned through cheating, was stronger between him and Lin Dong.
*Pa pa pa pa... pa!*
Rapid and continuous pa pa sounds spread throughout the entire Trial Hall.
"Tongbei Fist Nine Echoing Force!"
"No, it's more than nine echoes."
"It's Ten Echoing Force!"
"How powerful. The first-grade Tongbei Fist in their hands is actually stronger than second-grade martial arts."
"Strange, how can Lin Dong last so long under Lin Yun?"
"Haven't you seen it yet? Lin Dong has also broken through to the Body Tempering Seventh Layer. He's been hiding his strength."
"His Origin Power intensity is even stronger than Lin Hong and Lin Xia."
Hiss, these two have hidden themselves really well!
"Huh, Lin Yun is still making pa sounds. This is taking too long."
"He can continuously use the force that sticks to his clothes. Heavens, is this still the Tongbei Fist I know?"
"These two dark horses are truly full of surprises."
...
Trump cards were revealed one after another,
The duel was spectacular,
A peak showdown of Tongbei Fist,
Lin Yun and Lin Dong pushed the atmosphere of the competition to a climax.
Watching the two fight was a visual feast.
The dazzling yet incredibly exquisite fist techniques left the people below the stage in awe and feeling inferior.
"Ten Echoing Force is my limit, but it's just the beginning for Brother Lin Yun. His Tongbei Fist has reached a state of mastery where he can use it as he pleases. He can produce echoing force with any punch, without needing to deliberately build up power."
"I can only use Eight Desolations Palm!"
Lin Dong knew that his Tongbei Fist was no match, so he immediately changed his fists to palms and altered his attack method. His Eight Desolations Palm had also reached perfection, cultivating soft force and understanding the combination of hardness and softness, allowing him to truly unleash the power of Eight Desolations Palm.
Hehe, little brother Lin Dong, I hope this doesn't hit you too hard.
Lin Yun thought with a mischievous grin. He intentionally cultivated the same martial arts as Lin Dong, also wanting to see Lin Dong's shocked reaction.
In novels, it was always the protagonist who shocked the bystanders. Now, it was perfectly reasonable for him to shock the protagonist.
*Bang bang bang...* The two's palm winds clashed, once again shocking the audience below the stage.
Leaving aside the Origin Power realm, solely in terms of their mastery of this martial art, no one present could surpass the two of them.
"Brother Lin Yun's Eight Desolations Palm is actually so terrifying. He completely controls the rhythm of the battle. I can only passively receive moves and take hits."
Lin Dong was startled. Before, when Lin Yun used Eight Desolations Palm to defeat Lin Hong, Lin Dong didn't have a strong direct feeling. Now that he personally experienced that feeling, he finally understood Lin Hong's helplessness at that time.
It wasn't that Lin Hong was weak, but that Lin Yun was truly too strong.
Abnormally strong! The more Lin Dong fought, the more startled he became, and the more he felt the huge gap between himself and Lin Yun. He was filled with admiration for Lin Yun.
He had the guidance of the image in the Stone Talisman and felt that his martial arts mastery was unmatched among his peers. Only after this competition did he realize that there were always people better than you, and there was always a higher heaven.
Lin Yun's two martial arts were both stronger and more perfect than the ones evolved from the image in his Stone Talisman.
With his two proud martial arts being completely suppressed, Lin Dong's mindset slowly changed, and he no longer had the idea of winning.
Only then did Lin Dong realize that if Lin Yun wanted to defeat him, ten moves at most would be enough.
However, he clearly didn't do that. Instead, he had been guiding him in battle, not aiming to defeat him, but rather like feeding him moves.
Lin Dong suddenly came to his senses. He shifted his focus to Lin Yun's moves, prioritizing experience, comprehension, and learning over winning or losing.
Facing the gap between himself and Lin Yun, Lin Dong humbly accepted it and quickly absorbed the experience.
"So that's how it is... It can even be done like this... Not limited by the moves... Focusing on generating force... Removing the flashy and getting straight to the essence of martial arts..."
The more Lin Dong fought, the more excited he became, comprehending a great deal. He marveled in his heart that Lin Yun was the true martial arts genius, completely impressed.
"Hmm, this kid is learning really fast." Lin Yun was secretly surprised that Lin Dong was comprehending during the battle.
He was just finding it interesting and fighting slowly, but Lin Dong was actually climbing the ladder and learning.
"Brother Lin Yun is truly a good person!" Lin Dong was deeply moved. While admiring him, he also respected him even more.
"Not aiming for victory or defeat, but wholeheartedly guiding his younger brother in martial arts. This is the demeanor a big brother should have. Lin Hong can't even be compared to him, not even fit to carry his shoes."
After more than fifty exchanges, Lin Yun felt it was enough. He sent Lin Dong flying with a palm strike, the force just enough to push him off the stone platform.
"Brother Lin Yun's martial arts are exquisite, Lin Dong is completely convinced!" Lin Dong admitted defeat with a calm expression.
"Lin Yun wins!"
As Lin Ken finished announcing.
Lin Zhentian, seated in the main seat, also stood up and announced with a beaming smile,
"A very exciting match, both of you performed very well. Now I announce, first place Lin Yun, second place Lin Dong, third place Lin Xia. If anyone still wants to challenge, you can propose it now."
"Two freaks!" Lin Xia muttered to herself.
She had originally planned to challenge Lin Dong after he lost and compete for second place.
But seeing Lin Dong's performance under Lin Yun, she knew she was no match for Lin Dong.
Two dark horses, firmly suppressing her! "Since there are no objections, this clan competition ends here."
Lin Zhentian announced loudly.
Afterward, the Trial Hall began to disperse. Lin Ken called the outstanding juniors like Lin Yun to the back hall.
Lin Zhentian personally distributed the rewards for the clan competition to them.
"Yun'er, very good. I haven't paid much attention to you these past few years, don't take it to heart. The family is big, and there are always times when things can't be taken care of. Your ability to cultivate to this level by yourself is evident to all, beyond doubt. From now on, the family will focus on cultivating you. If you need anything, you can tell me directly."
Lin Zhentian patted Lin Yun's shoulder, getting straight to the point with a serious tone.
He and Lin Yun's grandfather were brothers, but Lin Yun's grandfather was no longer alive.
"Thank you, Grandfather!" Lin Yun said sincerely.
Although the family hadn't given him much support in terms of martial arts resources before, his treatment in other aspects wasn't bad.
There were many juniors in the clan, and Lin Zhentian might not even be able to remember all of them.
Being able to say these heartfelt words to Lin Yun, avoiding any resentment he might have, showed he was very thoughtful.
Moreover, he also promised to focus on cultivating Lin Yun in the future.
"Grandfather, Lin Yun injured Lin Hong and Lin Shan, Uncle Lin Mang might target Lin Yun," Lin Xia said softly.
They all knew Lin Mang's arrogant, selfish, and narrow-minded personality.
Lin Shan and Lin Hong were so arrogant in the clan because Lin Mang indulged them.
"Hmph, don't worry, I'll have a good talk with him," Lin Zhentian snorted, his face cold.
There were some things he wasn't unaware of, he just didn't want to bother with them.
Lin Mang had held too much power over the years, developing a small faction within the large family, causing much dissatisfaction among the clan members.
Now that the clan was going to focus on cultivating Lin Yun, if Lin Mang dared to make things difficult for Lin Yun, then he, as the family head, would definitely give Lin Mang a good talking to.
"Lin Ken, from now on, you will guide Yun'er and let him get involved in family affairs. Also, Yun'er's treatment should be improved, the same as Xia'er's," Lin Zhentian arranged.
This was equivalent to arranging a backer for Lin Yun. Even if Lin Mang wanted to settle scores later, with Lin Ken there, his hand wouldn't be able to reach Lin Yun.
"Yes, Father!" Lin Ken agreed with a smile.
"Brother Lin Yun, why don't you move to our courtyard and live with us?" Lin Xia suddenly suggested.
Lin Ken also added, "There are many empty rooms at home. If you move in, we can look after you, and Lin Xia can help you with anything you need."
"Uncle, Sister Lin Xia, thank you for your kindness. I'm still used to living in my own courtyard. I usually practice my fists, which might disturb you. My courtyard is empty, so I can be more unrestrained."
Lin Yun gratefully refused.
He had the system, and the rewards he received had no source, making it inconvenient to explain to others.
As for Lin Mang, Lin Yun wasn't afraid of his retaliation.
With Lin Yun's current status in the Lin family, as long as Lin Mang wasn't out of his mind, he wouldn't directly attack him.
This was just an internal family conflict, not a matter of life and death. Lin Xia and the others were just worried that Lin Mang would make things difficult for Lin Yun in terms of cultivation resources.
However, Lin Yun didn't lack resources.
As long as Lin Mang didn't make a move, Lin Yun had nothing to worry about.
Moreover, with Lin Yun's current cultivation speed, it wouldn't take long for him to surpass Lin Mang. If Lin Mang truly didn't understand the bigger picture and shamelessly targeted him, when Lin Yun rose, he wouldn't give them a good look either.
"Alright, you can all go back now and cultivate well."
Lin Zhentian dismissed the younger generation and called out to Lin Xiao.
"You come in with me."
It was time for the father and son to have a good talk.
After leaving the Trial Hall and parting ways with Lin Xia and Qing Tan, Lin Yun couldn't wait to return to his own courtyard.
He had received too many rewards today, it was a huge harvest! He needed to go back and count them properly! PS: Please collect, please recommend, please give a five-star review. If you have any good suggestions, you can also leave a comment in the comment section. Thank you for reading!
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