"Puchi~"

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Outside the Jialan Imperial Capital Linglang Pavilion Headquarters, a figure shot forward like a cannonball and 'swoosh' slammed into the steps before the Linglang Pavilion:

"Boom~"

With a loud crash, the steps before the Linglang Pavilion were directly smashed into a deep pit, smoke and dust rising.

Ling Yuwei saw this scene, heartbroken beyond measure, she cried:

"Lin Yi!!"

Ignoring the obstruction of the gray-robed elder, she struggled to move forward to check Lin Yi's injuries.

But at this moment, a figure suddenly blocked Ling Yuwei's path:

"Stop!"

Ling Yuwei looked at the person blocking her, eyes full of anger:

"Father, is this how you treat your benefactor?"

Thinking it was Ling Yudao's indifference that led to Lin Yi's current state, Ling Yuwei's rage grew:

"If anything happens to him, I'll never forgive you for the rest of my life."

The words caused a pang of pain in Ling Yudao's heart.

At that moment, he suddenly felt as if something vitally important within his body was about to be lost forever.

He looked complexly at the area shrouded in smoke and dust, helplessly stopping Ling Yuwei as she was about to move forward:

"He's fine."

Ling Yuwei was momentarily taken aback:

"What?"

Ling Yudao pulled Ling Yuwei to his side, his expression equally confused and shocked:

"He truly opened my eyes."

As Ling Yudao finished speaking, the smoke in front of the Linglang Pavilion also gradually began to dissipate.

Just as everyone thought Lin Yi was surely doomed, at this moment he staggered up from the pit:

"Ugh~ cough cough cough..."

Lin Yi clutched his chest, letting out a series of hurried coughs.

Although Lin Yi resisted Meng Yin's damage with the 'Invincible' skill.

However, he couldn't completely nullify the massive impact from Meng Yin's blow.

Though no health points were lost, the actual situation was far more severe than expected.

But compared to ordinary people, seeing Lin Yi able to stand again left everyone around him dumbstruck:

"He... he... he actually is unharmed? How is this possible!"

"Did Divine King Meng Yin hold back at the last moment?"

However, at this instant, someone noticed Meng Yin's unusual status.

Meng Yin stood motionless where Lin Yi had previously stood, clutching his left arm with one hand.

The crowd to his left could see a thin stream of blood flowing from Meng Yin's fingers.

Divine King Meng Yin was injured!!!

When the crowd realized this, each person's expression turned from shock to stupor.

As Meng Yin slowly moved his right hand away from his arm,

"Gulp~"

The onlookers were stunned by the shocking wound on Meng Yin's arm.

Meng Yin looked at Lin Yi in disbelief, his eyes filled with incomprehensible horror:

"You actually managed to hurt me!"

"Why?"

Clearly sensing Lin Yi's strength should be around the peak of Venerable Tier Six.

Yet moments ago, a strange power seemed to completely absorb his own fighting qi.

At the same time, the rapier in Lin Yi's hand could break through his bodily defense.

This scene baffled Meng Yin, unable to comprehend the connection:

"Who on earth are you?"

No matter how much Meng Yin racked his brain, he couldn't recall any family in the Nine Nether Continent's Three Great Empires capable of such might.

At this point, Lin Yi had gradually regained his composure.

"Phew~"

Lin Yi deeply exhaled, looking at Meng Yin:

"Who I am, you're not worthy to know."

Then, under the gaze of everyone around, Lin Yi provocatively gestured at Meng Yin:

"As a Divine King, is this all you've got?"

Upon these words, Meng Yin instantly fumed:

"You! What! Did! You! Say!"

"Boom~"

A terrifying energy suddenly erupted from Meng Yin, the color drained from everyone's faces:

"Is this kid not afraid of death?"

"He's crazy!"

"Now, even if the Linglang Pavilion steps in, it probably can't save this kid."

Ling Yuwei looked at Lin Yi in utter disbelief:

"Young Master Lin Yi, what are you doing!"

Ling Yudao's face was deeply contemplative, unable to understand what trick Lin Yi was playing.

Just as Ling Yudao hesitated about whether to intervene,

Lin Yi spoke first:

"If the Ao Sheng Empire's Divine King only has this much strength, it's truly disappointing."

"What!"

The crowd thought they were hearing wrong.

He actually taunted a Divine King with a Tier Nine strength!!!

Where on earth does this person get his courage to speak such words to a long-renowned Divine King?

Does he think that merely blocking Meng Yin's 'casual strike' makes him invincible?

Indeed, in the next moment.

A heavy two-handed greatsword suddenly appeared in Meng Yin's hand, and he gritted his teeth:

"Yellow-haired brat."

"Today I'll show you how foolish it is to provoke a Divine King."

Seeing that Meng Yin had now adopted a serious expression.

Lin Yi thought to himself: 'Just like this!' while still wearing a disdainful look:

"If you want me dead, you'll have to see if you have the strength for it."

Saying this, Lin Yi had already assumed a defensive stance, while checking the skill [Eightfold Mirror] on the skill bar.

No one could understand why Lin Yi would provoke Meng Yin, while only Elda, in a soul state, showed an apprehensive expression:

"I think I know what you're up to."

Remembering the time in the Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts, Elda was caught off guard by Lin Yi's counter-attacking ability.

Otherwise, Elda wouldn't have ended up becoming the artifact spirit of the [Floating Holy Ring],

Elda could already foresee the miserable state Meng Yin would face soon:

"Alas~"

"He's unlucky to have encountered you."

...

Everyone watched Lin Yi intently, each eager to know:

Does he know that his opponent is a Tier Nine Divine Level expert?

Why, at this moment, does he not show any signs of fear on his face?

Who exactly is he?!

This question simultaneously appeared in the minds of everyone around.

Seeing Meng Yin accumulating power, Ling Yudao couldn't help but show a worried expression: 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Kid, are you sure you can handle this?"

Lin Yi, turning his back to a few people, said:

"He's only worthy to scratch my itch."

Ling Yudao was at a loss for words upon hearing this.

Arrogant!

This was the most arrogant person he had ever seen in his life.

Someone at a level roughly equivalent to Venerable Level dared to say things Ling Yudao himself wouldn't dare utter.

If that's not arrogance, what is?

However, feeling Lin Yi's self-confidence, Ling Yudao ultimately chose:

"Everyone, fall back!"

Ling Yuwei:

"Father!"

Ling Yudao angrily shouted without further ado:

"Back off!"

Immediately, Ling Yudao stood in front of the Linglang Pavilion, raising a barrier to prevent the building behind from being affected.

At the same time, everyone's gaze instinctively concentrated on Meng Yin.

Suddenly, Meng Yin roared with a twisted expression:

"Kid!"

"Now I'll make you understand."

"The power of a 'god' is unstoppable!!"

With a "boom~", the green brick beneath Meng Yin's feet shattered open.

Immediately, Meng Yin held the sword with both hands, and a terrifyingly suffocating power gathered on the two-handed greatsword in his hands.

Massive energy gathered in the square's sky, suffocating everyone.

At this moment, most people finally realized:

The power of a Tier Nine Divine Level is terrifying.

Seeing Lin Yi still showing no fear, Meng Yin, whose dignity felt severely threatened, suddenly flared up:

"Die for me."

As Meng Yin made his move.

The terrifying force covering the square instantly transformed into a torrent, rushing toward Lin Yi:

"Sword Breaks Void"

A hundred-length greatsword fell directly towards Lin Yi:

"Boom~"

A thunderous boom shook the entire Imperial Capital.

But the next scene once again took everyone by surprise.

As Meng Yin attacked, he himself was instantly sent flying:

"Splurt~"

A splash of blood blossomed in the air.

"Wow~"

Everyone widened their eyes in disbelief, their minds echoing with a single phrase:

"What just happened?"

Charles beside Meng Yin was even more shock-stricken and shouted hoarsely:

"General!!"

This shout instantly woke everyone present.

At that moment, several colossal roars echoed throughout Jialan Imperial Capital:

"Damn you, brat!!"

"Stop immediately!!"

Ling Yudao, unable to believe it, left a remark:

"That kid."

Then disappeared from the spot.

When everyone looked towards Meng Yin, they saw Lin Yi's longsword held at the throat of the already unconscious Meng Yin, shouting loudly:

"Anyone who dares step forward, I will kill him immediately!"