Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Return with a Full Load, Yang Gang Enters the Body!
Chapter 18: Return with a Full Load, Yang Gang Enters the Body!
Lei Li was already furious that the Fire Python Tiger cub had been snatched away, and upon hearing Lin Tian's words, his anger escalated further.
"Lin Tian, come and die!"
As soon as the referee announced the start of the competition, Lei Li let out a grim sound, and a rich energy glow enveloped his body.
In an instant, he stepped forward quickly, bending his palms into a strange arc. His fingers flickered like poisonous snakes shaking their heads, launching a fierce attack on Lin Tian.
The surrounding air crackled as Lei Li's palms sliced through it, producing a sound akin to breaking wind.
Although Lei Li was arrogant, after the earlier battle for the Fire Python Tiger, he no longer underestimated Lin Tian, and his moves were now deadly serious!
Witnessing Lei Li's terrifying attack, gasps of shock erupted from the crowd around the Beast Horn Field.
"It is indeed the Earthly Yuan Realm!"
"This is the second-grade martial art of the Lei family, the Spirit Snake Palm. In Lei Li's hands, it's incredibly powerful!"
"If Lin Tian hasn't broken through to the Earthly Yuan Realm, he will surely lose!"
"…"
The younger generation of Qingyang Town, including Wu Yun and Lin Dong, watched with solemn expressions, aware that even they would struggle against Lei Li's move.
The other young contestants from Qingyang Town stood no chance at all.
Facing the full brunt of Lei Li's attack, Lin Tian remained calm, showing no signs of pressure.
Lin Tian rapidly adopted the stance of the Eight Desolate Palm. As he waved his hands, a strong gust of wind surged out, clashing with Lei Li's attack.
Lin Tian wouldn't waste his time using the Five Elements Seal against someone like Lei Li.
"Bang bang!"
The fierce palm winds collided, producing a dull thud that echoed around.
The tremendous energy fluctuations radiated outwards, forcing the younger generation of Qingyang Town, who were preparing to compete, to retreat in haste and create some distance from the melee.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
In an instant, Lei Li's body was hurled backward uncontrollably, retreating seven or eight steps before he could stabilize himself.
Just then, Lin Tian closed the gap, moving like a shadow, and struck with a powerful blow, landing a solid hit against Lei Li's chest.
"Puff!"
Lei Li coughed up a mouthful of blood and toppled to the ground with a thud.
Desperate, he struggled to get up and dispel the humiliation, but it was all in vain. Eventually, he lay helplessly on the ground with his eyes closed, escaping from reality.
While the struggle felt long, it only took a few breaths in real time.
The spectators around the Beast Horn Field were stunned into silence, their faces painted with disbelief!
The entire Beast Horn Field had suddenly descended into an eerie quiet!
And then—an uproar!
"How is this possible?"
"Lin Tian actually defeated Lei Li?"
"What's even more shocking is that Lin Tian only used two moves! This is outrageous!"
"Am I still dreaming?"
"Isn't Lei Li the strongest youth in Qingyang Town? He's a master of the Earth Yuan Realm. How could he lose like this?"
"…"
On the giant platform, Wu Yun, who was cradling three Fire Python Tiger cubs like a caregiver, widened his eyes in disbelief. "Brother Lin Tian defeated Lei Li in just two moves—this is incredible!"
In the viewing seats, Luo Cheng, the owner of the Raging Blade Dojo, regarded Lin Tian with deep admiration.
Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and other members of the Lin family were astonished.
Qingtan cheered joyfully, "Awesome! Brother Lin Tian won!"
In stark contrast to the Lin family's celebration, the Lei and Xie families were engulfed in despair.
Especially the head of the Lei family, Lei Bao, whose face was as dark as a thundercloud. Even Xie Qian, the head of the Xie family, didn't dare to provoke him at that moment.
This time, the Lei family not only lost face to the Lin family but also sacrificed a significant asset in Steel Wood Manor.
Having lost both dignity and pride, it was no surprise that Lei Bao wore such a grim expression.
The only calm individual in the Beast Horn Field was Lin Tian himself.
After defeating Lei Li, Lin Tian turned to the somewhat dazed referee and said lightly, "Isn't it time to announce the result?"
Hearing Lin Tian's words, the referee snapped back to reality, casting a complicated look at Lin Tian before announcing loudly, "In this competition, Lin Tian of the Lin family wins!"
With the result declared, Lin Zhentian stood up, directed his gaze toward the Lei family, and said with a smile:
"Thank you for the generous gift from the Lei family. Please complete the handover of Steel Wood Manor within half a month. With your standing, old man Lei, I trust you won't do something as shameless as breaking the contract, right?"
"Let's go!"
Hearing Lin Zhentian's mockery, Lei Bao's face turned ashen; without a word of response, he led the Lei family out of the Beast Horn Field in a fury.
After the Lei family departed, the Raging Blade Dojo and other forces friendly with the Lin family came to congratulate them.
The hunting competition continued.
Lin Tian, feeling in peak condition, chose not to exit the central square like Lin Dong in the original novel but remained to participate further in the hunting competition.
However, when faced with his opponents, each of them chose to admit defeat without exception.
After all, if even Lei Li fell to Lin Tian in two moves, why should they humiliate themselves further?
In the end, Lin Tian emerged as the undisputed champion of the hunting competition, bringing home the prize for the Lin family.
Thus, the hunting conference in Qingyang Town concluded successfully.
In this competition, the Lin family was undeniably the biggest winner, while the Raging Blade Dojo also reaped significant benefits.
Meanwhile, the Lei and Xie families faced an unfortunate outcome.
Following the hunting meeting, the atmosphere among the Lin family was filled with joy.
Lin Zhentian presented several spiritual herbs to Lin Tian as a reward.
Lin Tian gifted the two Fire Python Tiger cubs to Lin Dong and Qingtan for them to raise, considering his relationship with Lin Dong; when Xiao Yan (Little Flame) grew up, he would undoubtedly treat him as an elder brother.
As for the other Fire Python Tiger cub, Lin Tian originally intended it to be Qingtan's playmate, primarily because he was too lazy to keep a pet and found it burdensome. He preferred using that time to practice and improve himself.
Of course, he didn't forget the daily lucky draw.
Lin Tian handed over all the Yin beads he had collected to Lin Dong for his training.
In return, Lin Dong occasionally provided Lin Tian with elixirs and pills for his cultivation.
With access to elixirs and Yang Yuan Dan, Lin Tian's cultivation steadily progressed toward the Heavenly Yuan Realm.
One day, Lin Tian took a Yang Yuan Pill as usual and practiced the Tian Xuan Gong with all his might.
Suddenly, an immense suction force erupted from within his body!
"Hoohoo!"
The sudden surge of suction caused the elemental energy from heaven and earth to rapidly condense around Lin Tian.
Eventually, this powerful Yuanli formed a visible vortex around him!
The vortex enveloped Lin Tian's body and flowed into him continuously along the meridians he had opened throughout.
Is this... the Yang Gang Energy entering the body?
Sensing the changes within himself, Lin Tian was pleasantly surprised and practiced carefully to refine the Yang Qi!
A quarter of an hour later, the energy vortex enveloping Lin Tian's body dissipated silently.
Lin Tian slowly finished his practice and halted his cultivation.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Lin Tian sensed something was amiss and quickly moved away from his spot.
(End of this chapter)