In Martial Universe, Signed in at the Start with Yao Lao's Ring

Upon hearing Lin Zhentian's words, the expressions of everyone present darkened.

Lin Dong and Lin Xia, in particular, were filled with worry the moment they learned that their mothers were among the pursued family members.

"Grandfather, Steel Wood Manor cannot be left unguarded. The Lei Family has used diversion tactics before."

"For this mission, let me and Lin Dong go! If we have enough people, we can have Uncle Xiao bring a few Earthly Yuan Stage family members along. The more hands we have, the better we can protect everyone."

After carefully considering the situation, Lin Yan quickly voiced his plan.

Lin Zhentian nodded in agreement. He approved of Lin Yan's reasoning and immediately made his decision.

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

Without wasting time, he ordered Lin Xiao to gather the necessary people.

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Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong immediately rushed out of Steel Wood Manor, as time was running out, and they couldn't afford any delays.

"Brother Lin Yan, please… take care of my mother."

Before their departure, Lin Xia hurriedly caught up to Lin Yan, her eyes slightly red as she pleaded with him.

"Don't worry. I will bring everyone back safely."

Lin Yan reassured her, then quickly turned and left.

The group set off immediately. Lin Yan and Lin Dong took the lead, while Lin Xiao and the others followed closely behind.

Before long, they reached a mountain path several dozen miles outside Steel Wood Manor.

From afar, they could already see a large group of people fleeing in panic. Their movements were frantic and desperate.

Surrounding them were guards armed with swords, their eyes filled with caution and tension as they constantly scanned their surroundings.

"There they are!"

Lin Yan's gaze sharpened.

Without hesitation, he rushed forward, spreading his palm wide—several massive azure fireballs instantly formed and hurtled toward the pursuing enemies of the Xie Family.

Boom!

The fireballs exploded upon impact, engulfing several of the pursuers in blazing azure flames. In mere moments, their bodies were charred beyond recognition.

Lin Yan used this opportunity to rush forward, blocking the path of the Xie Family pursuers.

Turning to Lin Dong and Lin Xiao, he shouted: "Take everyone and leave! I'll handle this!"

Seeing Lin Yan arrive, the fleeing family members were overjoyed.

Qing Tan, in particular, couldn't help but call out: "Brother Lin Yan, you came to save us!"

"Go ahead! I'll handle things here!" Lin Yan nodded firmly.

Lin Dong and Lin Xiao quickly arrived, and without hesitation, they ordered the Earthly Yuan Stage guards to escort the family members away.

Then, Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment before asking Lin Yan:

"Yan'er, should we stay and fight alongside you?"

Lin Yan shook his head.

"Uncle Xiao, Lin Dong, leave this to me. You must focus on protecting our family on the way back."

"The journey to Steel Wood Manor is still long, and we don't know if the Lei and Xie Families have set up ambushes along the way. You must guard them to prevent any accidents."

Lin Xiao and Lin Dong knew Lin Yan was right.

However, Lin Yan was alone, and they could already see the massive wave of enemies approaching. Leaving Lin Yan here alone would mean throwing him into extreme danger.

"But... By yourself..." Lin Xiao hesitated, looking at Lin Yan with concern.

Lin Yan simply smiled faintly.

A moment later, his entire body surged with an undeniable aura—the unmistakable power of a Late Heavenly Yuan Stage practitioner.

Azure flames surged from Lin Yan's body as he stared at the incoming Xie Family pursuers.

With a smile, he said, "Don't worry, Uncle Xiao. Killing them is no different from slaughtering chickens. If they're not at the Yuan Dan Stage, they're useless against me."

"Even if a Yuan Dan practitioner comes, I can still escape. You don't need to worry about me."

Sensing the overwhelming pressure radiating from Lin Yan, Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment before remaining silent.

With a bitter smile, he realized that without even noticing, Lin Yan had grown to a level that even he had to look up to.

In the end, he simply nodded and smiled at Lin Yan.

"In that case, be careful."

Lin Dong then spoke, "Brother Lin Yan, if anything happens, just run. After my father and I escort the family back, we'll come back to help you."

With that, both Lin Dong and Lin Xiao swiftly departed, focusing on protecting their fleeing family members.

Meanwhile, Lin Yan turned around, his gaze cold as he charged directly at the Xie Family pursuers.

The moment he rushed into the crowd, he immediately unleashed Eight Extremes Collapse.

Without hesitation, his fist slammed into the face of a leading Xie Family guard.

Before the man could even react, his head exploded from the impact. Bright red blood gushed out like a fountain from the now lifeless corpse.

Before the other Xie Family guards could even register what had happened, Lin Yan threw another punch, instantly piercing a hole through another enemy's chest.

Just as another Xie Family disciple attempted to strike him, Lin Yan casually waved his hand, sending out a surge of Green Lotus Core Flame that reduced the man to ashes.

"Which Lin member is this?! How is he this strong?!"

From behind, Xie Qian immediately noticed the bloodbath unfolding before him.

In the blink of an eye, a single young man had appeared out of nowhere and massacred over ten Xie Family disciples.

His eyes widened in shock.

"Patriarch, that boy... he seems to be Lin Yan from the Lin Family," a nearby Early Heavenly Yuan Stage practitioner reported.

"Lin Yan? So it's him. I didn't expect that in just half a year, he has grown this much. This boy cannot be allowed to live!"

"Everyone, attack together! Kill him!"

Recognizing Lin Yan, Xie Qian immediately issued the command.

Alongside him, several Heavenly Yuan Stage practitioners charged forward, aiming to overwhelm Lin Yan.

"Yes, sir!"

The warriors acknowledged the order and rushed in unison toward Lin Yan.

"Eight Extremes Collapse!"

However, Lin Yan remained completely unfazed.

As the enemies lunged at him, he immediately threw out Eight Extremes Collapse with both fists, striking two Heavenly Yuan Stage warriors at the same time.

In an instant, both men were sent crashing to the ground.

Not only that, but the sheer force of Lin Yan's strikes had punched gaping holes through their bodies.

Their faces filled with disbelief, the two warriors coughed up blood before collapsing, completely lifeless.

At that moment, Lin Yan was struck by Xie Qian's palm, sending him several meters backward as he spat out some saliva.

"That was weak."

Yet, Lin Yan remained completely unscathed.

With a cold snort, he dismissed Xie Qian's attack as if it were nothing, before charging forward once more.

In the blink of an eye, he had slain yet another Heavenly Yuan practitioner, along with the remaining Earthly Yuan practitioners.

At that moment, the remaining Xie Family disciples looked at Lin Yan as if he were a monster. None of them dared to step forward.

In just a short moment, all of the Xie Family's Heavenly Yuan and Earthly Yuan warriors had been slaughtered by Lin Yan alone.

Even Xie Qian's attack had failed to cause him any damage.

Fear filled their eyes as they stared at Lin Yan, completely terrified.

"T-That's impossible! How could you have become this powerful?!"

Xie Qian's face was filled with utter disbelief. When he had landed a palm strike on Lin Yan earlier, he had felt something strange.

It was as if he had struck an indestructible piece of steel—instead of dealing damage, the impact had sent a jolt through his own hand, making it feel numb and sore.

"There's nothing impossible about it. The Xie Family is finished."

Lin Yan's cold voice carried no emotion.

With a casual flick of his fingers, several azure flames ignited in the air, instantly engulfing the remaining Xie Family warriors.

Their screams echoed briefly before their bodies were burned to nothingness.

Then, Lin Yan grabbed Xie Qian by the head, lifting him effortlessly. As azure flames began to dance in his palm, Xie Qian's face twisted in pure terror.

"N-No! Please!"

"Spare me!"

"The Xie Family is willing to surrender!"

Xie Qian pleaded desperately, his eyes filled with regret.

If he had known things would end like this, he never would have made an enemy of the Lin Family. Even more so, he never would have provoked Lin Yan—this diabolic slaughter!

"There's no need for that."

Lin Yan's reply was cold and indifferent.

As soon as those words left his mouth, the azure flames erupted, completely engulfing Xie Qian in an instant.

His agonized screams only lasted for a moment before he was reduced to ashes.

"Rest in hell. Very soon, I'll be sending Lei Bao down there as well."

Retracting his Green Lotus Core Flame, Lin Yan took one last look around to confirm that there were no survivors.

Then, without another word, he turned and left.