83. Lost

After receiving Little Marten's assistance, Lin Dong seemed to lose all reason, his eyes brimming with a murderous intent.

He looked like he had emerged from the depths of hell, his entire being radiating a terrifying killing aura.

For the first time in his life, he felt such intense killing intent. No matter what, today he would make Lin Langtian pay a heavy price, even if it meant risking his life!

[Ding! Lin Dong’s anger and killing intent have intensified. Emotion Points +999]

“It seems that holding back earlier has made you overconfident! Fine, it’s time I show you my true strength!” Lin Langtian sneered, removing the strange necklace from his neck.

Immediately, a horrifying aura exploded from his body. The entire arena fell silent, for Lin Langtian wasn’t just at the advanced Manifestation Realm—he was at the half-step Nirvana Realm!


“Lin Langtian truly deserves the title of the Lin family’s greatest genius. At such a young age, he’s already at the half-step Nirvana Realm. In time, he will undoubtedly become a great person!”

“Yes, with his talent, he could one day join a super sect!”

“The Lin family’s rise is within reach!”

“Lin Dong may have grown stronger, but he’s still far behind Lin Langtian!”

“Looks like we’d better build a good relationship with the Lin family ahead of time.”

…

Exclamations of awe erupted from the crowd, while Lin Xiao and his wife grew pale, unable to look at the stage.

“This is bad, Lin Dong! Let’s go quickly! Even together, we wouldn’t stand a chance against someone at half-step Nirvana!” Little Marten sensed danger, its fur standing on end.

[Ding! Little Marten feels horror. Emotion Points +200]

Run?

Lin Dong glanced over at his grandfather, parents, and the direction where Qingtan was seated. If he ran, what would happen to them?

No! As long as there was even a glimmer of hope, he wouldn’t give up!

Clenching his fists, Lin Dong’s gaze darkened, a faint wisp of black energy intensifying within his eyes.

[Ding! Lin Dong feels anger and frustration. Emotion Points +500]

The energy within him surged wildly, and brilliant power gathered in his palm, radiating a blinding golden light in the sky. The light quickly condensed into a massive golden platform nearly twenty meters wide.

With a resounding boom, it smashed through the air, aiming to crush Lin Langtian beneath it!

The brilliant golden light erupted into thousands of rays, filling the sky with thunderous echoes.

“A mere trick, and you dare show off before me?” Lin Langtian sneered, his eyes filled with scorn.

He stretched out his hands, and two colossal demonic monuments took shape above his head.

Then, he stepped through the air, holding up a massive demon monument in each hand, looking like a war god bearing the weight of mountains. Just looking at him was enough to make one feel breathless!

As Lin Langtian raised his arms, the two demon monuments, enveloped in fierce and domineering energy, slammed into the golden platform.

Boom!

The collision of the demon monuments and the golden platform unleashed a deafening sound, causing a massive crack to form in the arena below.

The monuments shattered the platform and, without stopping, charged at Lin Dong with terrifying power.

With bloodshot eyes, Lin Dong gritted his teeth and yelled, "Little Marten, quickly, help me with all your strength!"

Little Marten hesitated. "Lin Dong!"

"Help me this once. I really can't lose this time!"

"Fine."

Little Marten retained only a sliver of its spirit power, giving the rest to Lin Dong.

Instantly, Lin Dong’s aura surged to a new peak, reaching half-step Manifestation Stage!

He wiped the blood from his mouth, facing the approaching demon monuments like looming mountains.

Channeling all his energy, he formed a spear in his hand and hurled it toward the monuments, but the spear shattered on impact.

"Lin Langtian is so powerful!" A gasp of admiration came from the Lin family elders watching.

“Good thing he had help, or he might not have defeated Lin Dong,” murmured Lin Mu, referring to Chen Xuan, who had provided Lin Langtian with a special pill that quickly boosted him from minor Manifestation Stage to half-step Nirvana, without which the outcome would be uncertain.

Cough!

Lin Dong spat out a mouthful of blood as the demon monument struck him. His face turned pale, and his aura quickly weakened.

"Lin Dong, I barely used any strength, and you're already done for?" Lin Langtian mocked, standing in mid-air.

"Lin Dong, retreat while you can. If you die, who will care for you?" Little Marten's voice echoed in Lin Dong's mind.

Clenching his fists as blood trickled down his face, Lin Dong thought back to two years prior, when Lin Langtian had left him in a similar state in the ancient tomb of the Tianyan Mountains.

Back then, he endured it; why not now? As long as he lived, there was hope!

Just as he hesitated, Lin Langtian shot streams of energy toward him.

Lin Dong prepared to escape, but Lin Langtian moved at lightning speed, closing in and striking his vitals.

Lin Dong couldn’t dodge and was hit directly, coughing up blood as he flew backward, his aura falling back to initial Form Creation Realm.

Lin Langtian was relentless, stomping on Lin Dong's chest. "I thought your strength matched your big talk. Is this it?"

“Lin Langtian, kill or spare me, it’s up to you. If I flinch, I’m no man!” Lin Dong glared at him defiantly.

Trapped in the misty forest so long, his confidence wavered, but without it, he was sure he could defeat Lin Langtian!

[Ding! Lin Dong feels unwillingness. Emotion Points +200]

"Want to die? Not that easily!" Lin Langtian sneered, striking Lin Dong and breaking his hard-earned cultivation.

“Lin Dong has lost consciousness. Lin Langtian wins!” a middle-aged man on the platform announced.

The match ended. The crowd cheered briefly before dispersing.

“Dong'er... how is he?”

Lin Xiao and Liu Yan rushed to the platform, holding their unconscious son in their arms, their eyes filled with sorrow.

If they had the strength, they would have ripped Lin Langtian apart in revenge, cursing their own powerlessness for subjecting their son and daughter to such suffering.

After a moment, Lin Dong regained consciousness. Seeing everyone around him, he murmured apologetically, “I’m sorry, Grandpa, Father, Mother. I’ve let you down.”