109: Semifinals!

“Next, we will proceed with the first match of the top 16 into top 8. On Arena 1, Lin Yan versus Lin Yu!”

“Both participants, please step onto the arena!”

The voice of the Lin Family Affairs Manager spread throughout the venue, drawing everyone's attention to Arena 1.

The following matches were true battles between dragons and tigers, and the spectators were filled with anticipation.

After all, those who could reach this stage were naturally not weak in strength, and their battles would definitely be incredibly exciting!

Moreover, this match was between Lin Yan, one of the biggest dark horses of this competition, and the main branch Prodigy Lin Yu, which heightened the sense of anticipation even further.

Everyone wanted to see whether Lin Yan would continue to create miracles and overwhelm Lin Yu, or if the well-known Lin Yu would use his absolute strength to stop Lin Yan, the dark horse, making him fall in the top 16.

“Zu Di Lin Yan, it's a pleasure to meet you!”

“I didn't expect to meet you here. Zu Di has truly astonished everyone!”

On the arena, Lin Yu wasn't in a hurry to attack but chatted with Lin Yan for a few moments.

“Hehe, it was just luck. To be able to compete against Zu Xiong here, Lin Yan feels this trip was worthwhile.”

Lin Yan said humbly.

Hearing this, Lin Yu just smiled slightly and didn't say anything more, directly stating, “Zu Di, please!”

Seeing this, Lin Yan also nodded and didn't stand on ceremony, immediately launching an attack.

“Yellow Spring Finger!”

Rumble...

A colossal finger carrying the Aura of the Yellow Spring instantly descended from the sky, rushing straight towards Lin Yu.

With a raise of his hand, Lin Yan unleashed an attack comparable to the full power strike of a Cave Heaven Realm fifth level expert.

Feeling the immense threat brought by the giant finger, Lin Yu dared not be careless in the slightest. His Cave Heaven Realm second level cultivation was fully unleashed without reservation.

Rumble...

After a ground-shaking tremor, Lin Yu's figure reappeared.

“Zu Di, continue!”

Although Lin Yu sounded relaxed, one could tell from his trembling right hand that blocking Lin Yan's attack was not easy at all...

And this time, Lin Yu chose to take the initiative to attack.

He directly pushed his Violent Storm Spirit Body to the extreme.

The entire arena was instantly enveloped by a furious storm.

Some Lin Family members whose strength was far inferior to the two couldn't even clearly see the situation on the arena.

The next moment, the two began to fight intensely.

Their figures were as fast as lightning, and between attacks and defenses, bursts of huge collision sounds erupted.

Bang... Thump...

.........

Meanwhile, on the other seven arenas, seven pairs of figures were also engaged in fierce clashes and battles.

The eight battles, surpassing all previous matches in intensity, caused the numerous spectating Lin Family members to cheer and shout excitedly.

Finally, after a series of intense battles, the top eight were determined.

“Arena 1, Winner, Lin Yan!”

“Arena 2, Winner, Lin Xi!”

...

Lin Yan, Lin Dong, Lin Beixuan, Lin Xi, Lin Yuan, Lin Jinyan, Lin Ruoshui, and Lin Hai were the top eight of this grand competition!

The following top three and the greatest honor of this competition - the champion - would also be born from among these individuals!

“Alas, it's just a pity about that kid Lin Ziye. With his strength, if nothing unexpected happened, he would have definitely made it into the top eight...”

“Yes, it's a shame...”

Looking at the remaining eight individuals, many Lin Family members couldn't help but feel regret for Lin Ziye.

In their eyes, Lin Ziye was definitely a strong contender for the championship as well.

But now that the facts were before them, they could do nothing but shake their heads and sigh in regret.

After the top eight were determined, Lin Tianyu also announced, “Next, you will have half an hour of rest time. After half an hour, we will draw lots for the top 8 into top 4 matches.”

“Yes, thank you Elder for the reminder.”

Lin Yan and the other seven respectfully replied.

They then quickly began to recover.

Lin Yan sat cross-legged, taking out a bottle of Spirit Recovery Pills to replenish the spiritual energy consumed during the previous battle.

The others did the same. They also needed to recover as quickly as possible to face the crucial upcoming one or two matches in peak condition.

Half an hour later

“The top 8 into top 4 matches of the grand competition are now beginning. Participants, please step onto the arenas!”

“Arena 1, Lin Beixuan versus Lin Hai!”

“Arena 2, Lin Yan versus Lin Xi!”

“Arena 3, Lin Dong versus Lin Yuan!”

“Arena 4, Lin Jinyan versus Lin Ruoshui!”

Just now, Lin Yan and the others had finished drawing lots and knew their opponents for this round.

Therefore, as Lin Tianyu announced, they all leaped onto the arenas.

Without excessive words, at the command of the referee Deacon, the individuals instantly erupted and began fighting fiercely.

Bang...

The intensity of their battles surpassed the previous ones, and it was only now that many Lin Family members who didn't know their true strength realized that in the previous matches, these individuals hadn't used their full power at all, as if the earlier fights were just warm-ups.

The eliminated participants, seeing their formidable strength, also shook their heads and sighed.

The vast difference in strength between them and the victors made a sense of powerlessness rise within them.

...

After a period of time in the four battles, Arena 1 was the first to determine a winner.

“Arena 1, Winner, Lin Beixuan!”

“Zu Xiong Lin Hai, thank you for the concession!”

Lin Beixuan finally cupped his hands and said.

Lin Hai, who was initially a bit startled, regained his composure upon hearing this and said with a bitter smile, “I originally thought I could defeat Zu Di this time. Now it seems the gap between me and Zu Di is still significant...”

Soon after, Lin Yan and Lin Jinyan also defeated Lin Xi and Lin Ruoshui respectively, successfully advancing to the top four.

However, Lin Dong and Lin Yuan were still fighting intensely, with no winner yet determined.

It wasn't until after another hundred-plus rounds that Lin Dong directly unleashed his trump card, condensing a giant palm carrying a desolate Aura with an incredibly powerful stance.

The palm was terrifyingly powerful, directly and forcefully breaking through Lin Yuan's strongest attack and blasting Lin Yuan until he lost the ability to continue fighting.

“Arena 3, Winner, Lin Dong!”

“Congratulations to you four for successfully entering the semifinals! Next, you will have half an hour of rest. After half an hour, we will hold the semifinals of this grand competition!”

As the referee Deacon's voice fell, Lin Tianyu subsequently announced.

...

Half an hour later

“Arena 1, Lin Yan versus Lin Jinyan!”

“Arena 2, Lin Dong versus Lin Beixuan!”

“All participants, please step onto the arenas!”

Hearing this, Lin Yan and the others leaped onto the arenas almost simultaneously, standing opposite each other.

“Begin!”

As the two referees' voices fell, four powerful Auras instantly filled the two arenas and then continued to spread outwards.

Arena 1.

“Zu Di Lin Yan, please appraise this move!”

“Heaven and Earth Great Palm Seal!”

Boom!

A gray great palm seal, like a gray meteor, shot towards Lin Yan at extreme speed.

“Zu Xiong's move, Lin Yan will accept it!”

“Flame God Palm!”