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Xiao Lin's Revenge: The Fall of the Elephant and Earth Sects

Xiao Lin (POV)

"I need to find their weakness," Xiao Lin thought, eyes scanning the horizon. "I know little of their strength, but their numbers are high. If I can infiltrate the Elephant Sect as a disciple, I can stir internal strife. When chaos erupts within, they'll be vulnerable."

He paused, refining his plan. "The elders, Wang Kai and Wan Yi, have been rivals for years, each secretly building power to claim the sect leader's position. Their children, unbeknownst to them, are in love. If I exploit that, it could ignite a deadly conflict."

Xiao Lin entered the sect through the annual disciple selection, masking his true potential by feigning incompetence. He lived as a lowly sweeper, biding his time, observing every move, and awaiting the perfect opportunity to strike.

The Night Before the Sect Leader's Selection

Under the cover of darkness, Xiao Lin followed Wan Peng, the daughter of Wan Yi, as she slipped into the forest to meet her secret lover, Wang Yi's son. The couple was planning to elope, but Xiao Lin had other plans. As they discussed their future, Xiao Lin attacked their minds with his soul techniques. They collapsed, writhing in pain. He used a minimal amount of power to avoid detection by the sect's elders, but it was enough. Wang Yi woke first, dazed and caught in Xiao Lin's illusion, manipulated into believing that Wan Peng was his mortal enemy. Enraged and disoriented, Wang Yi struck her down with fatal precision.

Meanwhile, Wan Yi received an anonymous note alerting him to his daughter's disappearance. When he found her body in the forest, his grief turned into a boiling rage. Wang Kai, suspicious of his own son's absence, arrived to find Wang Yi over his dead lover's body. Tensions between the two elders, already simmering, erupted into open hostility.

The Sect Erupts

The next day, the trial for Wan Peng's murder was held in the sect's main hall. Wang Yi was sentenced to 30 years in prison, but the verdict failed to appease Wan Yi, who thirsted for blood. His anger deepened when Wang Kai was announced as the new sect leader. Unable to contain his fury, Wan Yi and his supporters rebelled, attacking the sect leader and his allies. What ensued was a massacre. Blood flowed as disciples and elders alike perished in a brutal hour-long battle.

In the midst of the chaos, Xiao Lin made his move. He entered the main hall, blending into the melee, killing with cold precision. He used the Elephant Sect's own techniques to avoid suspicion, ensuring that the elders thought he was merely one of their more gifted disciples. As the battle wore on, the number of fighters dwindled, and injuries piled up. Wang Kai, believing he had won, collapsed in exhaustion, only to witness the sect leader's death at Xiao Lin's hands. In his final moments, Wang Kai realized who was truly responsible, but it was too late.

A Sudden Turn of Events

Just as Xiao Lin was finishing off the remaining elders, the earth beneath him shifted, rising to encase him in a stone prison. A group of Earth Sect disciples emerged from the shadows.

"I knew you'd come," said their elder, his voice full of grim satisfaction. "But I waited patiently, laying this trap for you."

Xiao Lin, trapped within the Earth Sect's binding technique, smiled. Inside the earth prison, he whispered, "Sign in."

System: Host has obtained Draculonium Type-III DNA as a sign-in reward.

A surge of power coursed through Xiao Lin's veins. His body felt invincible, as if made of the strongest material in existence. With a single, forceful step, he shattered the earth prison, sending chunks of stone flying. The Earth Sect disciples scrambled, but Xiao Lin was already upon them, moving with terrifying speed. His katana sliced through their defenses, and with each strike, his enemies disintegrated into dust.

The Fall of the Earth Sect

The Earth Sect's elder watched in disbelief as Xiao Lin tore through his forces. Desperation set in as he attempted to reinforce the crumbling defenses, but it was futile. Xiao Lin activated his ultimate skill, 'Revive to Kill,' transforming the entire battlefield into a sea of destruction. The foundation of the main hall collapsed, and with it, the last vestiges of resistance from the Earth Sect.

Xiao Lin emerged from the ruins, stepping over the severed bodies of his enemies. His katana dripped with the blood of hundreds. He left a single message carved into the shattered walls: "Revenge is like an indestructible body."

Without rest, Xiao Lin mounted his horse, Feng, a powerful black steed he had claimed from the Elephant Sect. His mind was set on his next target: the Earth Sect. However, their interference in his plan had enraged him, and they would pay dearly for it.

The Assault on the Earth Sect

For three days, Xiao Lin traveled without pause, reaching the Earth Sect's gates. The guards spotted him and immediately erected their sharp-pointed earth defenses, but Xiao Lin, fueled by vengeance, leaped from his horse with incredible speed. His landing shook the ground, creating a massive crater beneath his feet. He scaled the walls in a single bound, cutting down the guards in swift, fluid motions. His sword sliced through their earth-based defenses as if they were mere paper.

He activated his soul attack, killing all guards within a kilometer radius and pressing forward toward the main hall. As he neared the heart of the Earth Sect, a bell tolled, signaling the intruder's presence. Panic spread through the sect, but it was too late. Xiao Lin had already infiltrated the heart of their defenses.

The Final Battle

In the main hall, the Earth Sect's elders gathered, led by their sect leader, prepared to confront Xiao Lin. They attacked in unison, using their earth manipulation techniques to encase him once more, but Xiao Lin's Draculonium body rendered their efforts useless. He moved with the agility of an assassin, his katana flashing in the dim light as he cut through their defenses with ease. Though he sustained injuries, his enhanced body healed rapidly, giving him the upper hand.

After four hours of relentless fighting, Xiao Lin unleashed his soul attack again, wiping out the remaining elders and disciples within a three-kilometer radius. For the next three hours, he methodically exterminated any survivors, leaving no one alive.

Xiao Lin (POV)

"Sign in."

System: Host has obtained the Earth Dragon technique.

With the Earth Sect annihilated, Xiao Lin turned his attention to the remaining branch families of both the Elephant and Earth sects. As he left the crumbling ruins of the Earth Sect, he glanced at Feng and smiled. "You are stronger and more loyal than any horse I've known. You will be my companion on this journey. I name you Feng."

Together, Xiao Lin and Feng rode off, leaving a trail of blood and panic in their wake. His vengeance was far from over.

The Emperor's Order

News of the massacres reached the Meng Emperor, who, furious at the escalating violence, issued a decree: "Find the one responsible and kill him without mercy. Bring me Xiao Lin's head."

Meanwhile, the remaining three sects braced for the storm that was Xiao Lin, preparing for the Emperor's assignment and fearing the day he would inevitably come for them.

But Xiao Lin would not stop until his revenge was complete.