Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 45: The Hope of the Lin Family! Lin Hankong!
Chapter 45: Chapter 45: The Hope of the Lin Family! Lin Hankong!
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"Family Head! Please reconsider!"
"Family Head, fight them to the death!"
"I am willing to fight!"
Hearing Lin Canglang’s words, the Lin Family members present expressed their discontent one after another.
Several of them stepped forward, their fighting spirit soaring, ready to engage in a blood battle with the Luo Family!
"This matter is decided! Let’s go!"
Lin Canglang’s face was grim as he turned and left.
The Lin Family had painstakingly established its foundation in Qishan City over a hundred years, and Lin Canglang would never willingly hand it over.
However, now that most of the Lin family’s expert warriors were lost, they were in no position to rival the Luo Family, much less with a figure as unfathomable as Mo Lin on their side.
To go to war would only lead to their complete annihilation.
Though unwilling, the Lin Family members could only follow behind Lin Canglang.
"Congratulations, Lord Luo!"
As the Lin Family departed, the major powers watching the scene stepped forward to congratulate Luo Mingshan.
Everyone understood that after today, the Luo Family would undoubtedly ascend to unparalleled heights in Qishan City, becoming the undisputed number one clan!
Having defeated their rival of several decades and acquired all of the Lin Family’s properties in Qishan City, Luo Mingshan was brimming with vigor. Clasping his hands in greeting, he laughed and said:
"Tonight, the Luo Residence will host a grand banquet. If you all don’t mind, you are welcome to attend."
"We’ll definitely be there! Unless you’d be heartbroken over the expense, Lord Luo!"
"Haha!"
After mingling with the prominent figures of various powers, Luo Mingshan immediately began delegating people to take over the Lin Family’s properties.
Luo Cheng, having no tasks at hand, bid farewell and left the North City Market with Mo Lin.
"Mr. Luo, I’ll leave the alchemy matter to you. Also, I hope you can speak favorably of me to your master."
Mo Lin handed three jade boxes and three gold notes to Luo Cheng.
Ever since confirming the existence of the Medicine King behind Luo Cheng, Mo Lin’s demeanor had done a complete 180-degree turn, even addressing Luo Cheng as "Mr. Luo."
Luo Cheng nodded. "Since the senior has aided me, I will not fail in my promise."
Mo Lin’s eyes shifted to the sword hanging at Luo Cheng’s waist and suddenly asked, "Is this Mr. Luo’s first time using a sword?"
"More or less."
Though Luo Cheng had held a sword before, he had never used it in battle, let alone against an enemy.
Mo Lin’s eyes flickered with a glimmer of insight as he nodded thoughtfully.
After parting ways with Mo Lin, Luo Cheng returned directly to the Luo Residence.
This fierce battle had taken a significant toll on him, and he intended to rest well before attending the evening banquet.
The entire afternoon, Qishan City was in chaos.
The Lin Family, after a hundred years of effort in Qishan City, owned countless properties, including over a dozen manors alone.
The Luo Family mobilized nearly every available hand, and it wasn’t until dusk that all of the Lin Family properties were taken over.
When night fell, the Luo Residence became a hub of cacophony and celebration.
Luo Mingshan hosted a grand banquet, setting up over a hundred tables in the reception plaza and inviting all the major figures in Qishan City.
Luo Cheng changed into a clean set of clothes and sat at Luo Mingshan’s left side.
At the same table were Luo Hong, a few others, Qishan City’s City Lord Yun Daojiang, Luo Yao, and Mo Lin.
The banquet was lively and harmonious.
Luo Yao wore a purple gown embroidered with phoenixes tonight, exuding both charm and elegance.
During the feast, Luo Yao glanced at Luo Cheng, her eyes slightly lifted as she smiled and said, "Mr. Luo, being able to ascend to the Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm so quickly is truly impressive."
"Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm!"
Luo Mingshan, Luo Hong, and the others were startled, all turning to look at Luo Cheng.
They had been too busy with the Lin Family matters all afternoon and hadn’t heard the news yet.
"Don’t you all know?"
Luo Yao lightly covered her red lips with her jade-like hand as she chuckled. "Mr. Luo showcased his skills at the North City Market today. With his own strength, he slew more than a dozen martial artists of the Lin Family in the Transcendence Realm, even killing a Third Layer Transcendence Realm martial artist with his sword."
Upon hearing this, Luo Mingshan and the others collectively gasped.
Luo Mingshan was incredulous. "Cheng’er, is this true?"
Luo Cheng nodded.
Luo Mingshan and the others were dumbfounded.
It had only been two or three days since the Hunting Festival, yet Luo Cheng had broken through to the Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm and even killed a Third Layer Transcendence martial artist with a single sword strike!
Even hearing it firsthand, they found it hard to believe.
Luo Heng couldn’t help but ask, "How on earth are you cultivating?"
Everyone at the table turned to Luo Cheng, equally curious.
Luo Cheng had already prepared an explanation and lightly replied, "It might have something to do with me breaking through the Body Tempering Extreme Realm."
Mo Lin nodded slightly and said, "Reaching the Body Tempering Extreme Realm represents refining your body to perfection and flawlessness. Advancing to the Transcendence Realm wouldn’t pose much difficulty for you. Breaking through to the Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm so quickly might also be related to attaining Thousand Jin Power at the Body Tempering Extreme Realm level."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Reaching Thousand Jin Power at the Body Tempering Extreme Realm was unprecedented and undeniably remarkable.
Yun Daojiang laughed and remarked, "Heroes come from the young! Luo Cheng’s future knows no bounds. Lord Luo, congratulations."
Knowing that Luo Cheng had saved Yun Mengli, Yun Daojiang already held him in high regard.
Now, as he studied Luo Cheng’s star-like eyes and determined aura and reflected on what had happened at the North City Market, Yun Daojiang’s opinion of him rose even higher.
What a pity—if only Luo Cheng hadn’t awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, he would truly be extraordinary!
"Haha, City Lord Yun flatters me."
Luo Mingshan, brimming with pride, raised his cup and said, "Come now, let’s drink! Tonight, we drink to our hearts’ content!"
In stark contrast to the Luo family’s celebratory atmosphere, the Lin Family was shrouded in despair.
A hundred miles outside Qishan City, a thousand-meter-long caravan trudged along a mountain road.
This was the Lin Family leaving Qishan City.
Lin Canglang had dispersed most of the family’s guards and servants, keeping only core family members as they prepared to migrate several hundred miles away to Yellow Stone Town.
At this moment, the once-proud faces of the Lin Family members were replaced with sorrow and sighs of defeat.
At the rear of the caravan stood a small hill. At its peak were two elderly figures.
They were Lin Canglang, the Lin Family Head, and Lin Xuan, the Third Elder of the Lin Family.
Lin Canglang gazed in the direction of Qishan City and let out a deep sigh, his voice tinged with desolation. "To think that our century-old foundation would be ruined at my hands."
In this moment, Lin Canglang felt a pang of regret.
If only they hadn’t acted against the Luo family...
"Family Head, don’t blame yourself. Who could’ve predicted that Luo Cheng, that ’waste,’ would rise so suddenly and even form a connection with Lingyun Pavilion?"
Lin Xuan offered words of consolation before adding, "Besides, there is still hope for our Lin Family!"
Upon hearing this, a spark of light flickered in Lin Canglang’s dim eyes. "Has Lin Hankong arrived?"
At this moment, a young boy dressed in white climbed the hilltop.
The boy was thirteen or fourteen years old, with delicate features and cold, confident eyes brimming with self-assurance.
The boy was Lin Hankong, younger brother of Lin Yun, and had also awakened a Six-star Martial Soul. However, due to his young age and being at the Body Tempering Eighth Layer, he had not participated in the Hunting Festival.
"Family Head!"
Lin Hankong bowed respectfully to Lin Canglang.
Lin Canglang nodded and instructed, "Give the item to him."
Lin Xuan retrieved a token and handed it to Lin Hankong.
Lin Hankong examined the token, which was translucent and bore a glowing "Xuan" character inside. He asked curiously, "What is this?"
Lin Canglang replied, "This is the Xuanyuan Sect disciple token. With this token, you can directly enter the Xuanyuan Sect to cultivate."
"This token originally belonged to your elder brother Lin Yun. However, with his meridians shattered, it now falls to you."
Lin Yun had been severely injured in his battle with Luo Cheng. Coupled with the repercussions of the Violent Blood Pill, his meridians were broken, and his foundation irreparably damaged—he would never step into the Transcendence Realm again.
"Xuanyuan Sect!"
Upon hearing Lin Canglang’s words, Lin Hankong’s eyes lit up as he tightly clasped the Xuanyuan Sect disciple token.
The Third Elder, Lin Xuan, remarked, "Hankong, whether our Lin Family can rise again and reclaim Qishan City depends entirely on you now."
Lin Canglang urged, "Once in the Xuanyuan Sect, focus on your cultivation."
Lin Hankong’s gaze grew ethereal, his voice brimming with confidence:
"Family Head, Third Elder, rest assured. Once I gain entry to the Xuanyuan Sect, I will dedicate myself wholeheartedly to cultivation. The day I return will be the day the Lin Family reclaims Qishan City!"
"By then, I will personally avenge my elder brother!"
"The humiliation my brother and family have suffered today—I will ensure the Luo Family, and Luo Cheng, repay it a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"
As he mentioned Luo Cheng, Lin Hankong’s eyes turned sharp and fierce.
Lin Canglang, satisfied with Lin Hankong’s determination, nodded. "You should set off immediately. The Third Elder will escort you to the Xuanyuan Sect."
"Understood!"
