353: Chapter 353 Lin Yao's Persistence

Lin Yu's lighthearted praise was like a ladle of cold water, dousing the raging battle intent in Lin Yao's heart, yet it also acted like a spoonful of hot oil, splashing into the already vigorous fire of her self-esteem.

Her entire body froze.

What did he mean by "My little sister is the best"?

What was with that perfunctory tone used for coaxing children!

Was this what she wanted? She wanted a hearty duel, a confrontation that staked the dignity of a Mythical-level Professional! Not her brother's insincere verbal praise!

"I don't want you to hold back!" Lin Yao's cheeks puffed up, looking like a hamster with its mouth full of nuts.

"I didn't hold back." Lin Yu spread his hands, looking innocent.

"You did!" Lin Yao was relentless, taking a step forward until she was almost pressed against Lin Yu's breastplate. "You weren't fighting seriously at all! You're just humoring me!"

Lin Yu looked at his sister's eyes, which were practically spitting fire, feeling a bit helpless and a bit amused.

This girl, her talent was top-tier, and her pride was top-tier as well.

That move just now, "Thousand Void Illusion Blast," was indeed stunning. Whether it was the timing or the energy control, it far surpassed her peers; one could even say she had already touched the threshold of a top-tier Mage.

But because of this, she had developed the illusion that she was "unrivaled under heaven."

This mindset was fatal in the early stages of Growth.

He could dote on her and spoil her, but he absolutely could not let her stray on this path.

"Winning or losing isn't that important," Lin Yu's voice softened as he tried to reason with her. "No matter the outcome, I'll give you whatever you want. There's no need to insist on determining a winner."

He thought these words were enough to move her emotionally.

But Lin Yao didn't buy it at all.

"I don't care!" The Little Girl became completely unreasonable, simply grabbing Lin Yu's arm and hanging off him like an accessory, acting like a total brat.

"If you don't finish the fight with me today, I'm not letting go! I'll follow you wherever you go!"

This sudden scene made the eyes of the nearby staff on standby nearly pop out of their heads.

Was... was this still the mobile natural disaster that had just detonated over a hundred Forbidden Curses and nearly torn apart Duel Arena No. 1?

How did the vibe change so abruptly into a Little Girl acting spoiled while clinging to her brother's arm?

The contrast was just too great!

Only Zhao Yang remained standing behind Lin Yu like a statue. His head was lowered, eyes slightly closed, and he was muttering to himself, completely immersed in his own world.

"Infinite... Synergy... Celebration... Storm..."

He was focused on comprehending that profound naming philosophy; everything in the outside world was vanity to him.

Feeling the soft touch and the strength from his arm, Lin Yu was completely out of options.

Reasoning with this girl was clearly not going to work.

He sighed softly and stopped the flow of energy repairing his armor.

"Alright."

Lin Yao's ears instantly perked up.

"However, I have to say this first." Lin Yu lowered his gaze, looking at his sister hanging off him, his expression becoming more serious than ever before.

"If we fight again, I'm going to use my full strength."

"When that happens, it might... crush your self-confidence a bit."

The air seemed to freeze.

Lin Yao's hands, which were holding Lin Yu's arm, slowly let go.

She looked up at her brother in disbelief.

Crush my self-confidence?

What did she just hear?

Her big brother actually said that if he used his full strength, it would crush her?

A surge of anger, a hundred times stronger than when she was being humored, exploded from the bottom of her heart and shot straight to her head!

This was contempt!

It was blatant, undisguised contempt!

She, the wielder of the Mythical-grade profession [Source of All Magic]!

She, who had just used her self-created ultimate technique to crack her brother's armor and force a draw with another Mythic Rank Shura!

Now, her brother actually said he was afraid of crushing her?

"Lin Yu!"

Lin Yao was so angry she didn't even call him 'brother.' She took a step back, her fair little face full of resentment, and pointed at him, enunciating every word.

"You underestimate me too much!"

"Today!"

"This fight!"

"You're going to fight whether you want to or not!"

The girl's voice was crisp and resolute, echoing within the empty Duel Arena.

Seeing her look of completely ignited fighting spirit, a microscopic arc finally curled at the corner of Lin Yu's lips.

Good.

This was exactly the drive he wanted.

She wouldn't give up until she reached the end of her rope.

Hmm, he should think ahead about what to use to coax her later.

Lin Yu nodded slowly.

"Okay."

Lin Yu's answer caused Lin Yao's anger to subside slightly. She took a deep breath, her small fists clenched. In today's battle, she had to make her brother see her true strength. The staff members looked at each other.

A staff member walked cautiously to Lin Yu's side.

"Mr. Lin, Miss Lin," he said with a bow. "Since you two have reached an agreement, we at the Organization will naturally do our best to provide the best combat environment."

He paused and continued, "Duel Arena No. 1 indeed cannot withstand a full-strength duel between two Mythical-level Professionals. We have prepared the Organization's highest-specification S-Class Duel Arena. It is sufficient to withstand any level of energy impact."

Lin Yao's eyes instantly lit up. The S-Class Duel Arena was a place only the truly powerful were qualified to enter. She turned to look at Lin Yu with a hint of anticipation.

Lin Yu had no objection. He nodded.

"Then I'll trouble you."

The staff member immediately breathed a sigh of relief. They quickly led the way, signaling for Lin Yu's trio to follow.

In the observation deck, Chen Jing's subordinate asked Captain Wen in a low voice.

"Captain Wen, do you... need to continue watching?"

Wen Yan's gold-rimmed glasses reflected the light. He didn't answer immediately. His mind was racing. Was Officer Zhong's mission target really Zhao Yang? From the battle just now, Zhao Yang's [Shura] profession had displayed extreme physical immunity and energy absorption capabilities.

There was also a period where lightning surrounded his body as he erupted, which fit their imagination perfectly.

But he was a rigorous guy; he needed more information and more solid evidence.

Wen Yan nodded slowly.

"I will continue," he said. "I need complete combat data."

The subordinate immediately responded upon receiving the order.

"Yes!"

A few researchers heard Wen Yan's decision, and a flash of confusion crossed their faces. Officer Zhong had already left, so why was this strategist staying? But they didn't dare ask more.

A manager waved his hand, signaling the other staff to leave first.

"Go about your business," the manager said. "Captain Wen being here is enough." Several other tactical analysts had also wanted to stay. But hearing the manager's words and seeing Wen Yan's contemplative look, they dropped the idea.

They believed that the previous battle was enough to gauge the depths of Lin Yu and Lin Yao's strength. As an Epic Rank professional, although Lin Yu showed amazing resilience and energy recovery speed, he was ultimately at a disadvantage in a Mythic Rank duel.