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

At this moment, outside Steel Wood Manor, the warriors of the Lin Family and Lei Family had already begun a full-scale battle with no reservations.

Martial techniques clashed violently, sparks flying across the battlefield. Agonizing screams echoed throughout, and the air was soon thick with the stench of blood.

At the very center of the battlefield, Lin Yan and Lei Bao stood face to face.

Upon realizing that Lin Yan intended to stand in his way, Lei Bao's eyes turned ice-cold, filled with killing intent.

Without holding back in the slightest, he let out a chilling sneer—and in the next moment, his Yuan Dan Stage aura erupted from his body without restraint.

A terrifying wave of Yuan Power surged outward, causing the surrounding Lei Family warriors to feel an instant surge in morale.

"The Patriarch has taken action!"

"The Patriarch is fighting!"

"This is it! That brat is finished!"

"Exactly! No matter how strong he is, he's still just at the Heavenly Yuan Stage—meanwhile, our Patriarch has already reached the Yuan Dan Stage!"

"Killing him should be child's play!"

The Lei Family warriors let out boisterous laughter, their attacks against the Lin Family becoming even more ruthless.

As for Lei Bao, after displaying his overwhelming aura, his expression turned smug with pride. He spread his arms wide, staring at Lin Yan with a mocking smirk.

"This…"

"This is the power of a Yuan Dan Stage warrior."

"How does it feel? Jealous?"

Lin Yan merely responded with a calm smile. He gazed at Lei Bao as if he were looking at an ignorant fool.

Then—without further hesitation, Lin Yan no longer hid his true power.

A terrifying Yuan Dan Stage aura erupted from within him!

BOOM!

A deafening explosion filled the air. The ground beneath them shuddered violently, unable to withstand the overwhelming force.

"This… Yuan Dan Stage?"

"How… is this possible?!"

Feeling the aura that Lin Yan had just unleashed, Lei Bao's expression changed drastically.

Because at this moment, he realized—the aura that Lin Yan released… Was also from a Yuan Dan Stage warrior!

But what shook him even more was—the moment Lin Yan's Yuan Power surged, Lei Bao sensed something terrifying.

His instincts screamed that Lin Yan's Yuan Dan aura was not just on par with his own—it was even stronger!

This realization completely shattered Lei Bao's perception of reality.

After all, he had spent years trapped at the Heavenly Yuan Stage, struggling endlessly before finally breaking through to the Yuan Dan Stage.

Yet Lin Yan… How long had he even been cultivating? At most, two years? And he had already reached the Yuan Dan Stage?!

This thought sent waves of panic surging through Lei Bao's heart. His gaze toward Lin Yan was now filled with even more killing intent.

"This boy… cannot be allowed to live!"

"If he continues to grow, my Lei Family will be doomed!"

At this moment, Lei Bao fully realized how terrifying Lin Yan's talent was.

His expression hardened as he made up his mind—he had to take this opportunity to kill Lin Yan!

With a sudden burst of speed, Lei Bao charged forward. His towering figure flashed like a bolt of lightning, appearing directly in front of Lin Yan in an instant.

Then, without hesitation—Lei Bao raised his arm high and unleashed a devastating Yuan Power-infused punch toward Lin Yan!

Lin Yan showed no fear. Instead, he retaliated with a punch of his own.

But unlike Lei Bao—the moment Lin Yan's punch struck, an invisible force exploded outward.

The power of Eight Extremes Collapse had fully stacked its eight layers, multiplying its force to an unfathomable level.

BOOM!

Their fists collided head-on.

But in that instant—the expected clash of equal strength never happened.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Lei Bao was blown backward by Lin Yan's punch. His frail, aging legs staggered as he retreated dozens of steps, barely managing to steady himself.

But by then—pain twisted across his face, his expression twitching uncontrollably. He shook his trembling palm, his mind unable to process what had just happened.

"Impossible… How could his strength be this overwhelming?"

"We're both at the Yuan Dan Stage… Why is the difference this vast?"

Lei Bao's voice trembled with disbelief.

"Because you're weak."

Lin Yan didn't give him a chance to catch his breath.

Whoosh!

Activating Purple Cloud Wings, he flashed forward. Just as Lei Bao regained his balance, Lin Yan's whip kick came crashing down!

But this wasn't just any kick—his rapid movement enhanced the momentum behind it, and on top of that—a blazing layer of Green Lotus Core Flame engulfed his leg, amplifying its destructive force!

BANG!

Lei Bao was kicked skyward, his body twisting violently in the air.

His arm, which he had instinctively raised to block, was now charred and drenched in blood, scorched beyond recognition by the Heavenly Flame.

"What the hell is this?! How can he fly?! And why does he control fire?!"

Lei Bao's frustration boiled over. In just a few exchanges, Lin Yan had displayed an overwhelming variety of techniques.

From his terrifying hidden force attacks, to his flight ability, and now this eerie azure flame—Lei Bao had never encountered anything like them. And every single one was incredibly powerful.

At this point, Lei Bao was bewildered.

How could Lin Yan progress so fast yet still have time to master so many high-level martial arts? What kind of logic was this?!

"Dashing Lightning!"

Gritting his teeth, Lei Bao channeled Pure Yang Force into his arms.

Golden energy crackled across his fists, surging like lightning, radiating a brilliant glow.

A sphere of electric energy formed in his palm, its crackling arcs of thunder illuminating the battlefield.

Then—Lei Bao locked onto Lin Yan, preparing to hurl it forward with devastating force!

But before he could—Clap!

Lin Yan pressed his hands together—and in the next moment—a brilliant purple light erupted beneath Lei Bao's feet!

It was only then that Lei Bao realized—at some point during their exchange—Lin Yan had entered the Heart Array State.

And in that split second—he had already set up a Rank-Two Spiritual Array beneath Lei Bao!

"Nine Heavenly Lightning Spiritual Array!"

Lin Yan let out a low shout, and the Spiritual Seals in his hands dissipated.

Before Lei Bao could even launch his lightning sphere—a storm of violet lightning erupted from the Spiritual Array, surging toward him in a frenzied assault!

CRACK! BOOM!

Thunderbolts rained down, electrifying Lei Bao from head to toe!

"AAAAAAAHHHH!!!"

He screamed in agony, his body burnt black from the relentless bombardment.

Then—his body collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.

Lin Yan stepped forward, his expression cold.

"I don't have the habit of leaving my enemies alive."

Without hesitation—he grabbed Lei Bao by the hair—drew a sharp dagger and sliced his head clean off!

SPURT!

Blood sprayed into the air, and Lei Bao's severed head was tossed to the ground, rolling across the battlefield.

Then—Lin Yan stepped on it.

A chilling silence fell over the battlefield. All eyes turned to the lifeless corpse of Lei Bao.

And in that moment—everyone realized the truth.

The Lei Family… was finished.