80. Lin Dong Appears

"How arrogant!"

Lin Qingtan knew that the one targeting them wasn't Lin Langtian but rather Chen Xuan.

Because of this, Lin Feng's words held no sway over her.

Seeing that she was uncooperative, Lin Feng's expression darkened. He unleashed a surge of Yuan Power, forming a massive energy hand above him.

With a mighty grab, he sent it crashing down toward Lin Qingtan, intending to eliminate her on the spot.

Just as Lin Feng was savoring his assumed victory, a figure suddenly descended from the sky. A forceful energy wave shattered Lin Feng's attack in an instant!

"Qingtan, are you alright?" Lin Dong asked, turning to her.

Lin Qingtan looked at him with mixed emotions.

After a few moments, she shook her head. "Thank you, Brother Lin Dong, I'm fine."

"He's here!" Lin Xiao and his wife looked up, filled with a complex mix of hope and dread.

The crowd's attention turned to Lin Dong, including the Lin Clan elders on the high platform, who seemed relieved.

"He finally arrived."

"Yes, if he hadn't, all our efforts would have gone to waste."

In Lin Dong's mind, a voice sounded.

"Be cautious. I sense a powerful presence nearby that even makes me nervous!" said Little Marten.

"It should be Lin Fan, the clan leader," Lin Dong replied, his gaze landing on Lin Fan, who was seated on the high platform, watching him intently.

"Can you detect Lin Langtian's current strength?"

"His aura is concealed somehow, but I'd guess he's likely half a step into the Manifestation Realm."

Hearing this, Lin Dong clenched his fists. Half a step into the Manifestation Realm was formidable, far beyond his current level.

“Kid, if we join forces, we stand a sixty percent chance of winning,” Little Marten remarked cautiously.

“Understood. I’ll only ask for your help if absolutely necessary.”

On the platform, a sneering Lin Chen watched Lin Dong with amusement. "He actually showed up, the fool!”

The crowd's attention shifted to Lin Langtian, who sat with a cup of tea, his gaze coolly assessing Lin Dong. “Lin Dong, you’ve walked right into this. Since that’s the case, don’t blame me for what’s to come.”

On the arena, Lin Feng glared at Lin Dong, furious. “Who are you to ignore me? You must be that insolent fool, Lin Dong!”

“Head to our parents and grandfather; I’ll handle this,” Lin Dong told Qingtan, disregarding Lin Feng entirely.

After a brief hesitation, Lin Qingtan nodded.

Lin Feng, enraged at being ignored, unleashed another powerful attack, but Lin Dong caught his fist in mid-air, then kicked him off the platform with ease, winning the bout with a single strike.

The elder on the platform reprimanded him, “Do you not know the rules of the competition?”

Lin Dong sneered. “Strength is the only rule here.”

“What family branch are you from?”

“Lin Dong from the Yan City branch.”

The grand elder waved his hand to continue the competition, and Lin Dong kept winning his rounds, even defeating those at the early Qi Creation Realm.

His impressive victories propelled his branch to the finals.

In the finals, Lin Dong faced a powerful young opponent, Lin Mu, at the advanced Qi Creation Stage.

Though initially, the audience expected Lin Mu to crush Lin Dong, the outcome shocked everyone—Lin Dong emerged victorious!

The arena buzzed with whispers as Lin Dong advanced to the ultimate showdown against Lin Langtian, one of the top talents of the Lin Clan and among the greatest in the Four Great Families of the Great Yan Empire.

Lin Langtian, seated on the high platform, locked eyes with Lin Dong, the atmosphere around them charged with tension.

Fueled by his recent victories, Lin Dong felt a surge of confidence, though he was aware of his limits.

Determined, he gestured for Little Marten’s assistance, and then, with a steady stance and a commanding tone, he shouted up at Lin Langtian.

"Lin Langtian, come down here!"