Chapter 44

Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully killing the son of the Spirit King, completing the first phase of the mission, and earning a chance for a beginner-level invincible inheritance lottery.

Ding, the second phase of the mission is issued: kill the Spirit King to gain a chance for a mid-level invincible inheritance lottery. Based on the extent of the destruction of the Spirit King’s residence, random Dao Stones will be awarded.

Looking at the relieved expression on Chu Changfeng’s face, Lin Xuan waved his hand, and a ball of silvery white flame enveloped Chu Changfeng. In an instant, this son of the Spirit King, one of the top ten strong figures of the Great Yan Dynasty, turned to ashes.

Lin Xuan picked up the storage ring; as the only son of the Spirit King, the treasures within were certainly abundant. Among them were piles of women’s clothing stained with blood, suggesting how many women had suffered under the hands of the young prince.

His actions could be seen as ridding the world of a scourge.

Casting a glance at the shivering maid beside him, Lin Xuan turned and left without a word.

Thus, the Chu family, a behemoth that had dominated Tai’an City for over two hundred years, was utterly destroyed!

…….

The members of the Lin family were all beaming with smiles, as if everything felt a bit surreal.

First, they had been interrupted during a coming-of-age ceremony by the Chu family, prepared to fight to the death, only to find that Young Master Lin Xuan had defeated all the elite troops of the Chu family with just one strike. Then, the renowned Elder Snake, ranked fifteenth on the Death List, had struck fear into their hearts, yet it was this very Elder Snake, who had managed to survive against powerful opponents, that was slain by Young Master Lin Xuan.

Now, they had directly eliminated their old adversary, the Chu family!

“Elder, you have a wonderful grandson!” Lin Zhan said with a heartfelt smile. The Lin family’s rise meant they would gain more resources, which represented the future, benefiting everyone in the Lin family. Although the family’s growth was not directly related to him, it would still leave a significant page in the family tree, a merit that belonged to him, Lin Zhan!

Lin Baye still felt like he was in a dream. Upon hearing Lin Zhan’s praise, he came back to reality and bitterly smiled, “Who knew this kid was hiding so deeply?”

He had originally thought this kid had merely concealed a foundation at the True Essence level, yet it turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg, as even the notorious Elder Snake fell to this young man’s hand.

What they did not know was that Lin Xuan had not hidden his cultivation; he had simply advanced at a speed far beyond their understanding!

Lin Qing’er gazed at the tall figure slowly walking out of the hall, a face as flawless as jade, exuding an otherworldly aura. Under the sunlight, he shone brilliantly, resembling a youthful immortal, transcending the mundane.

Suddenly, that immortal-like figure revealed a smile, warm as spring, and even a mere glance dazzled the world.

Following his gaze, a girl was jogging towards him, her beauty resembling jade, clad in a blue gown, as if a fairy descended upon the mortal realm—ethereal and refined, her figure graceful yet youthful, unable to hide her stunning beauty.

Lin Qing’er’s delicate face revealed a trace of bitterness.

The people she encountered in her youth were too astonishing; now, compared to him, all other talents appeared dimmed.

……

“Brother Lin Xuan!”

Lin Yanran came to Lin Xuan’s side, hugging his arm and lightly touching it, her delicate hand exploring over Lin Xuan’s body.

Feeling a warm flow coursing through him, Lin Xuan helplessly said, “It’s nothing serious; a mere ninth-layer Qi Sea warrior isn’t enough to injure me.”

Upon hearing Lin Xuan’s explanation, Lin Yanran’s sparkling eyes fixed intently on him. Once she confirmed the young man was not lying, her heart finally settled.

At that moment, he shone so brightly, like a dazzling sun, making it hard to look directly at him.

And this was her Lin Xuan brother, always.

At that moment, a tacit understanding formed between them; Lin Yanran did not inquire about how quickly Lin Xuan’s strength had grown, nor did Lin Xuan ask about the advanced True Qi within Lin Yanran that rivaled a higher-tier True Essence level.

These… no longer mattered!

In a corner unseen by the Lin family, a veiled woman with a graceful figure quietly observed everything. Seeing Lin Xuan decisively kill Chu Yang and Chu Changfeng, a smile formed on her face beneath the veil.

“You truly didn’t let me down, Lin Xuan.”

“Yan’er, Aunt Leng can only do this much for you. The tragedy of the past need only happen once; this world doesn’t need a second…”

……

After the destruction of the Chu family, the remaining resources were transported in box after box by the Lin family members, attracting the attention of all forces within Tai’an City.

When they witnessed the Lin family hauling box after box of items from the Chu family, they were left utterly stunned. Upon inquiry, they learned that the Lin family, which they thought would surely be annihilated, had instead retaliated against the Chu family, completely obliterating them!

This all stemmed from that sixteen-year-old youth of the Lin family!

Sixteen years old, slayer of the renowned Elder Snake, a peak ninth-layer Qi Sea warrior—this was truly unprecedented!

“How terrifying! How could the Lin family produce such a monstrous talent?”

“That Lin Xuan is too powerful; from now on, the title of the number one genius of the Great Yan Dynasty will surely change, and the Lin family will rise to the pinnacle because of this!”

“I regret it; why didn’t I stand with the Lin family back then, sharing their hardships?”

“Heh, it’s more like sharing the journey to the underworld. Even if the Lin family avoided disaster this time, could they possibly be compared to the Spirit King’s residence? Lin Xuan is a genius, but he offended the Spirit King’s residence—will the Spirit King allow such a talent to grow?”

“A genius is only a genius when they grow; if they cannot grow, they are just a dried-up bone!”

“A tree that stands out invites the wind!”

Some believed Lin Xuan would surely become a supreme powerhouse, while others thought he would be retaliated against by the Spirit King’s residence. With Lin Xuan’s strength, he wouldn’t stand a chance against a Spirit Realm expert, and would ultimately become a fallen genius.

However, everyone knew that after today, this youth named Lin Xuan would surely be famous throughout the Great Yan Dynasty!