206: Sudden situation! (First update!)

Sun Fang's sneer froze on his face.

Since childhood, he had grown up hearing a name from the Elders of his Family.

That Qilin Son of the Lin Family.

A Sword Cultivator Genius, rarely seen in a hundred years.

No matter what he did, no matter how great his achievements, the shadow of Lin Xiao always loomed over him.

The Elders would always say, “Not bad, but compared to that child from the Lin Family, he’s still a bit lacking.”

The seed of jealousy had long taken root and sprouted in his heart, growing into a towering tree.

He thought Lin Xiao had gone to some unknown academy, willingly fallen into decadence, and that he finally had a chance to completely trample this name underfoot.

But now, the Immortal Master stood before him.

With just a calm gaze, Sun Fang felt as if he was being crushed by an invisible mountain, making even breathing difficult.

That was not Killing Intent, but an absolute suppression originating from a higher level of life.

He subconsciously took half a step back.

It was this half-step that instantly made his face flush red, filled with shame and indignation.

He was actually scared away by a single look!

Lin Xiao, however, had no interest in even giving him another glance, walking past him directly as if he were just a roadside stone.

He walked to Lin Xiaotian and stood with his hands at his sides.

“Father, I’m back.”

Lin Xiaotian’s body trembled, his hand holding the teacup suspended in mid-air, his lips moving for a long time, but he couldn't utter a single word.

“I will participate in this competition as a member of the Lin Family.” Lin Xiao spoke again, his voice not loud, but it clearly spread throughout the entire garden.

These words were for Lin Xiaotian, and also for everyone present.

Lin Xiaotian slammed the teacup onto the table, splashing tea.

His chest heaved violently, and finally, he squeezed out one word through gritted teeth.

“Good.”

Lin Xiao said no more, just stood quietly behind his father, closing his eyes, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

The atmosphere in the garden became strange.

Sun Hongtu, the Clan Chief of the Sun Family, glared fiercely at his disappointing son, his face alternating between green and pale.

The Elders of the other Families looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.

That rebellious Qilin Son of the Lin Family had truly returned.

Soon, the competition officially began.

Young Disciples from various Families and Sects successively stepped onto the stage.

“Wu Family, Wu Yue, victorious!”

“Zhiwei Sect, Zhang Lingyu, victorious!”

On the arena, spiritual light flickered, Talismans flew, and occasionally there were a few explosions.

To ordinary people, this was already a battle of Immortals.

But in Lin Xiao’s perception, all of this seemed incredibly crude and childish.

Like children playing house.

The use of spiritual power was impure and chaotic, and the Moves were full of flaws.

At Kunlun Academy, any newly admitted student could easily defeat these people on stage.

Not to mention the world-shattering duels of Spell Cultivators and Body Cultivators, or the peerless grace of Sword Cultivators with their Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate.

Compared to those scenes, this place was simply a village brawl in the countryside.

“Alas.”

Lin Xiao sighed softly in his heart.

Is this the top young generation of Qi Refiners in the Dragon Country?

Too weak.

Pathetically weak.

Soon, it was Sun Fang’s turn to enter the arena.

His opponent was a Disciple from the Li Family, who was blasted off the stage by Sun Fang’s fierce Palm Thunder in just two or three Moves.

Sun Fang stood on the arena, full of vigor. He didn't immediately step down, but instead cast a provocative gaze towards Lin Xiao.

“Next match, Sun Family, Sun Fang, against…”

The presiding Elder paused and looked at Lin Xiaotian.

Lin Xiao opened his eyes.

“Lin Family, Lin Xiao.”

He took one step, and his figure appeared on the arena, without a trace of fanfare.

This display changed the expressions of many Elders present.

What swift movement technique!

“Lin Xiao! You finally dared to come up!”

When Sun Fang saw Lin Xiao step onto the stage, not only was there no fear in his eyes, but a burning Battle Intent ignited.

He wanted to completely defeat this so-called “Genius” here, in front of all the Qi Refiners of Jiangnan!

To avenge his past humiliation!

“Make your Move.” Lin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, not even drawing his sword.

“Arrogant!”

Sun Fang was completely enraged by his dismissive attitude, he roared and formed hand seals.

“Five Thunders Orthodox Law, quickly!”

A thick bolt of lightning appeared out of thin air, crackling loudly, and shot straight towards Lin Xiao’s face.

This Move was far stronger than the one he used against the Li Family Disciple earlier, clearly indicating he was serious.

Lin Xiaotian, below the stage, felt his heart instantly leap to his throat.

However, Lin Xiao merely extended two fingers casually.

Clink.

A soft sound.

That terrifying bolt of lightning was actually effortlessly caught between his two fingers.

The lightning danced at his fingertips, but it could not advance a single inch further.

The entire venue was silent.

Everyone was too stunned by this scene to speak.

This… what kind of technique is this?

Sun Fang was even more dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning.

“Too slow.”

Lin Xiao said faintly, flicking his fingers lightly.

The bolt of lightning flew back at an even faster speed than it came, instantly striking Sun Fang’s chest.

“Pfft!”

Sun Fang spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backward and crashing heavily at the edge of the arena, unable to get up for a long time.

Instant kill!

He didn't even use any Qi fluctuations.

From beginning to end, Lin Xiao only used the purest physical strength and precise timing.

He didn't even bother to use the Lin Family Sword Arts.

Because his opponent was not worthy.

“You… you…”

Sun Fang struggled; he couldn't accept this outcome.

His proud Dao Arts were as fragile as paper in front of his opponent.

Humiliation!

An endless sense of humiliation, like a tide, engulfed him.

The whispers from around, those shocked, pitying, and mocking gazes, were like steel needles, fiercely piercing his heart.

Lin Xiaotian slowly sat back down, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

Lin Xiao, behind him, remained calm.

As if he had only done a trivial little thing.

Just when everyone thought the competition was over, Sun Fang, lying on the ground, suddenly had a look of mad determination flash across his face.

He trembled as he fumbled for something in his embrace.

It was a crimson pill, exuding an ominous Aura.

“Sun Fang! What are you doing!”

Sun Hongtu, the Clan Chief of the Sun Family, his face changed drastically, and he shouted sternly.

But it was already too late.

Sun Fang swallowed the crimson pill without any hesitation!

“I, Sun Fang! Am the number one Genius in Jiangnan!”

He shrieked, his voice mournful.

“My fate is mine, not heaven’s!”

Boom!

An extremely evil and cold Aura suddenly erupted from his body!

Black Qi currents entanglement his body, his skin began to shrivel, but his eyes glowed with a strange red light.

His Aura was rapidly and terrifyingly surging!

Qi Refining seventh stage!

Qi Refining ninth stage!

The Bottleneck was instantly broken through!

Foundation Establishment!

A pressure far exceeding that of all the Qi Refiners present swept through the entire garden.