Chapter 58: Zhenleizi

No one expected Jian Shiyi to step forward, leaving them in a difficult position where they could no longer retreat.

Jian Shiyi was the direct disciple of the Sect Master of the Sword Worship Sect.

The Sword Worship Sect was no simple organization; it was rumored to have a powerful faction backing it.

Not only Jian Shiyi, but Shangguan Chan also stood by Lin Chang'an's side, an action that clearly represented her own stance.

Although Lin Chang'an was somewhat surprised, he did not say much.

"Hehe, Lin Fan, Lin Chang'an, you two really are lucky."

Yin Jun spoke with a cold face, his words sounding as if they were being forced through clenched teeth.

Just as Lin Fan was about to speak, Xia Yi, standing on the stage, blasted a spark into the sky.

"Twenty people remain in the arena. The first round of the free-for-all is over!"

Hearing this, the expressions of Yin Jun and the others grew even more unsightly. They hadn't expected that even under these circumstances, the two from the Lin family would escape.

The expressions of Ba Li, Cui Yongzhou, and Bai Lao were even worse.

This was an absolute disgrace. Five people had targeted a tiny member of the Lin family, and they had failed. It was an utter humiliation!

Especially Ba Li; his aged hand, resting on the armrest of his chair, tightened and loosened repeatedly. He felt extreme disappointment in these two useless subordinates.

"Two useless fools. I truly shouldn't have taken them under my wing in the first place!"

Ba Li felt utterly helpless, but since things had already reached this point, he could only hope that in the upcoming one-on-one matches, his two disciples could eliminate Lin Fan and Lin Chang'an.

"The remaining twenty will face off in pairs through a drawing system!"

Xia Yi said indifferently, then produced a box for the drawing.

"Hehe, it seems you truly have no chance. Just wait. Wait until we face each other one-on-one."

Lin Fan looked at Yin Jun, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

"Hmph! You'd better pray you don't meet me, otherwise, I'll make your death a miserable one!"

At this moment, Yin Jun truly harbored murderous intent toward Lin Fan.

Even if he killed Lin Fan, Yin Jun was highly confident that his master could protect him. Furthermore, if he killed Lin Fan, he would not only redeem his previous failures but might even achieve a great feat!

Lin Fan saw the killing intent in Yin Jun's heart, but he merely gave a disdainful smile. He truly didn't take someone of such caliber seriously.

"Chang'an, your cultivation is still a bit lacking. If you face someone too powerful, you can afford to yield a little," Lin Fan said to Lin Chang'an as they walked together.

Lin Xuan's words were correct: as long as the green mountains remain, there is no fear of running out of firewood.

If one only knows how to show off temporary strength and loses their life, then everything is truly gone. As long as one stays alive, there is still a glimmer of hope.

"Mhm, I know."

Lin Chang'an nodded. He was no fool and naturally understood this principle.

Subsequently, the remaining twenty people lined up to draw their lots.

The twenty people remaining on the stage were basically disciples from star-level families, with only a couple of exceptions.

Lin Fan drew his lot: Number Five.

His opponent was actually Bai Yuxiang!

It really was a case of narrow paths meeting enemies!

Lin Chang'an, meanwhile, was matched against Sun Ya of the Sun family.

This Sun Ya had always been low-profile, acting like a venomous snake.

Jian Shiyi and Shangguan Chan were both matched against unknown contestants.

In the first few matches, Qiu Chen faced Yin Jun, and Qiu Chen actually surrendered voluntarily.

It was likely due to the influence of the power backing Yin Jun.

Yang Hong won against a disciple from an ordinary one-star family.

Cui Wu also won within a few moves.

"Lin Fan of the Lin family versus Bai Yuxiang of the Bai family!"

Finally, it was time for the great battle between Lin Fan and Bai Yuxiang.

Bai Yuxiang was dressed in white and held a fan, acting in a pretentious manner.

"Lin Fan, today this young master will tell you that my little sister is not someone you can hope to climb to. A peasant will always be a peasant!"

Bai Yuxiang stared at Lin Fan and spoke viciously.

Watching Bai Yuxiang's behavior, the others were stunned.

*Have you forgotten that Lin Fan knows Ninth-Grade martial arts?*

*Is Bai Yuxiang an idiot?*

Not only did Lin Fan and Lin Chang'an think this, but even the various clan leaders in the private boxes thought the same.

"Uncle Bai, this boy of your Bai family is quite arrogant. Does he also possess Ninth-Grade martial arts?"

Shangguan Jian did not hide the sarcasm in his words.

Bai Yu's face darkened, showing a hint of embarrassment. He shot a glare at Bai Rong beside him: *How the hell did you teach your son? Why is he so stupid?*

Bai Rong also looked embarrassed.

*Could it be that Bai Yuxiang thinks he is Bai Yuran?!*

"Kneel before this young master!"

Bai Yuxiang actually took the initiative, charging straight at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan stepped forward, his body leaping into the air, and a battle saber suddenly appeared in his hand.

"Slash Decisive Strike!"

An Eighth-Grade martial art was unleashed, its power staggering!

Instead of retreating, Bai Yuxiang pressed forward, pulling out a longsword to meet the blow head-on.

*Bang!*

The two forces collided. Bai Yuxiang was sent flying and crashed directly onto the stage. His pure white clothes instantly became filthy, making him look incredibly pathetic.

"Aaaahhh~~ Lin Fan, I'm going to kill you!"

Bai Yuxiang stood up, enraged, and charged at Lin Fan once more.

Well, with this behavior, everyone in the boxes now knew that Bai Yuxiang of the Bai family was a complete fool.

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. For Bai Rong to produce such a "precious son," it seemed that both the brains and the bone structure had been given to his young daughter instead.

*Bang!*

Lin Fan sent Bai Yuxiang flying again with another move.

By now, Bai Yuxiang's hair was disheveled, and he looked utterly wretched.

"Aaaahhh! You peasant, die!"

Suddenly, Bai Yuxiang pulled a small black sphere from his storage bag and threw it toward Lin Fan.

As the sphere flew toward him, Lin Fan's eyes locked onto it; a sense of threat washed over him.

"Thunderclap Orb!"

Lin Xuan stood up abruptly, his voice filled with fury.

The Thunderclap Orb was a type of single-use consumable weapon with immense power; even the weakest version could kill a powerhouse at the ninth level of the Kaiyuan realm.

The others were stunned. They hadn't expected Bai Yuxiang to actually pull out a Thunderclap Orb!

In the eyes of Ba Li and Cui Yongzhou, there was a mixture of ruthlessness and great joy; this foolish boy from the Bai family had actually helped them.

Meanwhile, Bai Lao and Bai Rong of the Bai family were also startled.

"My sister gave this to me for protection, but now I'll use it on you! Lin Fan, die!"

Bai Yuxiang laughed maniacally, already imagining Lin Fan being blown to pieces by the orb.

*Boom!*

A roar erupted, and smoke filled the stage.

Yin Jun and the others were startled by the force of the explosion.

They knew that if they had been within the blast radius, they would likely be dead or at least severely injured.

"Hahaha, he's dead! Peasants deserve to die!"

Bai Yuxiang laughed loudly and arrogantly.

Lin Xuan had been unable to stop it, but he was certain of his son's safety, for he had long ago given the Spirit-Grade Inner Armor to Lin Fan.

(End of Chapter)