Chapter 31: Against You, a First-Tier Martial Art is Enough

Lin Yan moved swiftly.

Since he had already spotted the Fire Python Tiger's corpse earlier,

he noticed that the number of Demonic Beasts and participants along the way was steadily increasing.

Without slowing down, he rushed straight toward the stone platform at the finish line.

At last, he arrived.

However, contrary to Lin Yan's expectations, the gathered factions weren't in the middle of a heated battle.

Instead, they remained surprisingly calm—almost as if they were waiting for something.

"Hehe, finally, you're here!"

Upon seeing Lin Yan's arrival, Lei Bao narrowed his eyes, a victorious smirk spreading across his face.

"Lin Zhentian, explain the situation to your boy—then let's get started!"

"I can't wait to claim those Fire Python Tiger cubs!"

Xie Qian also turned his gaze toward Lin Zhentian, urging him to proceed.

Lin Zhentian, however, ignored them.

He simply stood in place, waiting for Lin Yan to approach on his own.

"Brother Lin Yan, you're finally here!"

Lin Dong quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"What's going on? Why does the atmosphere feel so strange?"

Lin Yan asked, puzzled.

"Ah… Brother Lin Yan, it's a long story."

"You should go speak to Grandpa soon—he'll explain everything."

Lin Dong sighed before advising him.

Lin Yan nodded at Lin Dong and didn't delay any further, promptly stepping forward.

"Lin Yan, you're here."

Lin Zhentian greeted him with a smile.

Then, he wasted no time in explaining everything that had transpired.

Hearing this, Lin Yan raised an eyebrow.

So, history had already begun to shift unknowingly.

Originally, this battle was supposed to be between Lin Dong and Lei Li.

But since Lei Li still held a grudge over his previous defeat, he had been fixated on reclaiming his honor.

As a result, the opponent had now changed to Lin Yan.

"Lin Yan, do you have confidence in winning?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, Lei Li has likely already broken through to the Earthly Yuan Stage."

Seeing Lin Yan remain silent, Lin Zhentian asked with concern.

Lin Yan withdrew from his thoughts and smiled faintly.

"Don't worry, Clan Leader—it's just the Earthly Yuan Stage."

"As long as it's not the Heavenly Yuan Stage, I can win."

Seeing Lin Yan's confidence, Lin Zhentian stroked his beard and laughed.

"Good, good! Then our Lin Clan will be counting on you this time!"

Meanwhile, Luo Cheng observed Lin Yan with curiosity.

From the moment Lin Zhentian began speaking with Lin Yan, Luo Cheng had been paying close attention.

Especially when Lin Zhentian mentioned that Lei Li had reached the Earthly Yuan Stage, Luo Cheng's scrutiny became even more focused.

"If he felt fear or hesitation, his body would have instinctively reacted."

"But Lin Yan showed no sign of unease. Upon hearing that Lei Li had reached the Earthly Yuan Stage, he simply smirked with contempt."

"So, he was telling the truth!"

"But if that's really the case... Unrivaled below the Heavenly Yuan Stage? Does that mean he has already reached the late Earthly Yuan Stage?"

"The Lin Clan... has produced a dragon!"

Luo Cheng couldn't help but marvel internally, looking at Lin Zhentian with envy.

If only such a genius had been born in Raging Blade Dojo…

"Alright, I understand the situation now."

"In that case, let's begin."

"This high-stakes gamble."

With that, Lin Yan strode toward the center of the stone platform.

His expression was calm as he gazed at Lei Bao and Xie Qian, showing no sign of intimidation despite their high status and strength.

Lei Bao and Xie Qian both raised an eyebrow.

For a moment, they were almost intimidated by Lin Yan's imposing presence.

But Lei Bao had absolute confidence in Lei Li's strength.

With a sneer, he turned to Lei Li and ordered:

"Lei Li, go!"

Lei Li eagerly stepped onto the platform.

As soon as he saw Lin Yan, he sneered.

"So, you really think you can win?"

Lin Yan replied indifferently,

"Why not?"

Lei Li let out a cold laugh.

"Because you're nothing but a frog in a well!"

"I've already broken through!"

With that, Lei Li's face turned even more menacing, and a surge of intense Yuan Power erupted from his body, enveloping him.

This level of energy was far beyond what a Ninth Layer Tempered Body cultivator could achieve.

"He really is at the Earthly Yuan Stage!"

"Lin Yan is in trouble this time!"

The surrounding audience was in awe.

Everyone believed that Lin Yan's chances of victory were slim.

After all, achieving the Earthly Yuan Stage at Lei Li's age was already incredibly rare.

None of them could imagine that Lin Yan had also reached this level.

However, Lin Yan remained completely unfazed.

His indifferent gaze seemed to say:

"This is it?"

Lei Li, noticing Lin Yan's dismissive attitude, became even more enraged.

Unwilling to waste any more words, he decided to end this battle swiftly.

"Let's see how long you can keep up this act!"

With that, Lei Li charged forward at high speed.

Having broken through to the Earthly Yuan Stage, his speed had reached an astonishing level.

In an instant, he was right in front of Lin Yan.

Then, he suddenly extended both palms.

His hands curved into a peculiar arc, his ten fingers moving like the head of a venomous snake.

With Yuan Power surging through his arms, the air around his palms produced sharp whistling sounds.

"Ling Snake Palm!"

Lei Li roared.

He was using one of the Lei Clan's Second-Tier Martial Arts!

This technique focused on swift and unpredictable strikes, resembling a venomous serpent's deadly movements.

It was evident that Lei Li had mastered it well—his attacks were fierce and difficult to predict.

"Ten Echoes Penetrating Fist!"

However, Lin Yan showed no fear.

As Lei Li's palms approached, Lin Yan simply sidestepped, easily dodging the first strike.

Then, just as the second palm was about to land—

He suddenly threw a punch.

Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!

A series of ten crisp sounds rang out.

Lin Yan's punch was overwhelming—his shoulders trembled with immense force, sending waves of explosive energy forward.

Boom!

Their attacks finally clashed.

A violent explosion erupted across the arena.

"You think a First-Tier Martial Art can defeat my Second-Tier Martial Art?"

"What a joke! Has the Lin Clan run out of techniques?"

"Lin Yan, why don't you marry into the Lei Clan? I'll personally teach you a proper Second-Tier Martial Art!"

At first, Lei Li was brimming with confidence when he saw that Lin Yan had used Ten Echoes Penetrating Fist, a mere First-Tier Martial Art.

He mocked Lin Yan mercilessly.

However—

Lin Yan simply smiled and responded,

"No need—this First-Tier Martial Art is more than enough to deal with you."

The moment those words fell—

Their fists and palms collided—

Lei Li's expression drastically changed.

The terrifying power behind Lin Yan's punch was beyond comprehension.

The overwhelming force made it impossible for him to resist.

His face twisted in shock.

Bang!

Lei Li was instantly blown backward!

His hands trembled violently, numb from the impact.

"H-How is this possible?"

Barely regaining his balance, Lei Li's face was filled with disbelief.

Meanwhile, Lei Bao and Xie Qian, watching from behind,

suddenly found their expressions growing darker.

"He repelled Lei Li using only a First-Tier Martial Art?"

"Could it be that this brat has also reached the Earthly Yuan Stage?"

"And... is his cultivation even higher than Lei Li's?"