At this moment, on the arena, Yun Zhonghe still maintained a leisurely and unhurried posture, with his hands clasped behind his back. Even though Lin Feng had already assumed a fighting stance, he remained completely still.
"Allow me to give you a friendly reminder, you must go all out, otherwise you will lose miserably."
"Pah! Grandstanding!"
Lin Feng spat, he wanted to see how long Yun Zhonghe could keep up the act.
"I announce, the match begins!"
With a command from Youyue Zhenren, who was presiding over the match, Lin Feng immediately let out an earth-shattering roar, like rolling thunder, causing the eardrums of the surrounding spectators to ache.
At the same time, he stomped his right foot forward fiercely, and the entire arena immediately trembled, as if a ground dragon had turned over.
Boom—!
Lin Feng lunged forward fiercely, like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, attacking Yun Zhonghe with intense killing intent.
"Is this 'Splitting Air'? A High Grade Yellow tier profound technique from the Ground Splitting Sect, with immense power!"
"I heard it was simplified from the Ground Splitting Saber Art personally taught by the Ground Splitting Sect's Sect Master. Although it is a Peak Yellow tier, it can unleash power comparable to a Black tier profound technique!"
"This Yun Zhonghe is finished!"
The enthusiasm of the surrounding spectators was instantly ignited.
Yun Zhonghe, however, seemed not to have heard, and remained standing in his original spot.
Just as Lin Feng's fists and feet were about to strike Yun Zhonghe's chest, Yun Zhonghe suddenly narrowed his eyes and quickly made a move.
But he did not draw his sword.
In his opinion, dealing with a mere Lin Feng did not require drawing his sword.
"This is..."
In an instant, Youyue Zhenren noticed Yun Zhonghe's hand movement and her pupils constricted.
She saw Yun Zhonghe joining his right index and middle fingers, with golden spiritual power gathering between the two fingers and flowing rapidly!
The spiritual power's aura surged at an astonishing speed, unstoppable!
Whoosh—!
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
The next second, Lin Feng was sent flying backward, a large hole pierced through his chest.
What, what is this situation?
Lin Feng's head was buzzing, he hadn't reacted at all, nor had he clearly seen Yun Zhonghe's movements.
Even the people nearby hadn't figured out what happened, and they were all stunned.
Just a moment ago, Yun Zhonghe had a nonchalant expression, but in the blink of an eye, Lin Feng was gravely injured and on the verge of death, and he had even fallen headfirst outside the arena.
Was he instantly killed by Yun Zhonghe?
"Pfft!"
Lin Feng fell to the ground, suddenly feeling his Qi and blood flowing backward, and he spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood.
He widened his eyes, looking at Yun Zhonghe in disbelief. He wanted to ask Yun Zhonghe what technique he had used, but he didn't even have the strength to open his mouth.
"That is... Refining Qi into Sword?!"
Only Youyue Zhenren saw the clue.
"Master, what is Refining Qi into Sword?"
Mu Jixue, who was standing nearby, also had a pale face, shocked by Yun Zhonghe's strength. She asked herself, if she had been on the stage just now, facing Lin Feng's Splitting Air, how much chance of winning would she have had?
She could definitely win, but it would never be as effortless as Yun Zhonghe, and it certainly wouldn't be an instant kill.
This wastrel she looked down upon actually possessed such strength?!
"The so-called Refining Qi into Sword is a technique that Sword Cultivators comprehend from sword techniques. When they have no sword, they can transform their spiritual power into Sword Qi. And because it is highly compressed spiritual power, its power is extraordinary, generally capable of unleashing power one Realm higher than their own cultivation."
"However, this technique usually requires reaching the Golden Core Stage to comprehend, and one must also be a powerful Sword Cultivator proficient in Black tier sword techniques. This Yun Zhonghe is only at Foundation Establishment, yet he can also use this technique?!"
"Even more astonishing is that his spiritual power intensity was only at Foundation Establishment second layer just now, yet he could instantly kill Lin Feng, who was at Foundation Establishment fifth layer. This indicates that the Sword Qi Yun Zhonghe refined is at least Foundation Establishment sixth layer, crossing a full four Realms!"
"I have never heard of anyone who can refine the technique of Refining Qi into Sword to such an extent!"
Youyue Zhenren was usually taciturn, but in the face of Yun Zhonghe's exaggerated performance, she spoke much more than usual, which showed her shock.
Feeling her Master's astonishment, Mu Jixue's heart sank for a moment.
Youyue Zhenren finally recovered and immediately instructed her Disciple, "Jixue, in the future, you must get along well with this Yun Gongzi. This child is extremely Heaven-Defying, do not make an enemy of him."
Chapter Forty-Five: Why did you stab me again!
"Uh... Mas- Master... I..."
Who would have thought that even her Master would ask her to befriend Yun Zhonghe? Mu Jixue's mouth twitched, her face full of pain.
Not only Xiao Yu, but even Master was charmed by that man, Woo ah!
Mu Jixue always felt like something had been taken from her again, but she couldn't pinpoint it.
In short, it just made her incredibly frustrated.
Youyue Zhenren: "What, Disciple, is there a problem?"
"No... Disciple will remember Master's teachings..."
Mu Jixue replied weakly.
However, this time she also saw that Yun Zhonghe was helping Xiao Yu deal with Lin Feng. If Yun Zhonghe hadn't intervened, who knows what trouble Xiao Yu would have faced? Her intuition told her that the Lin Feng just now was actually very dangerous.
She just never expected Yun Zhonghe's strength to be so formidable, an instant kill with one blow.
At this moment, Huang Aotian felt that he also needed to be more cautious when facing Yun Zhonghe in the future.
"Seeing as he helped Xiao Yu, I'll reluctantly take a step back."
Furthermore, this was also Master's order for her to befriend Yun Zhonghe, so at this moment, she could only hold her nose and accept it for now.
"Something is strange."
Just as Mu Jixue's thoughts were racing, Youyue Zhenren sensed something unusual.
...
At this moment, on the arena, Yun Zhonghe still maintained an elegant standing posture.
After a battle, not even a single wrinkle was imprinted on his clothes.
The entire audience was shocked, gasping for air one after another. Even Lin Zhongyu's pretty face showed disbelief, and she covered her mouth in surprise.
At this moment, Lin Zhongyu only felt that Yun Zhonghe's figure was gradually becoming taller in her eyes, even overshadowing the sun in the sky.
"Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu!"
Faintly, it seemed that Lin Zhongyu heard Mu Jixue's voice, but she couldn't recover from Yun Zhonghe's imposing figure for a long time. Her eyes seemed to be completely immersed in Yun Zhonghe's body.
This gaze... was almost dripping with affection.
Perhaps in her subconscious, she felt that Mu Jixue was standing on the high platform, so how could she appear beside her? Thus, she ignored her.
But...
Mu Jixue really came over, accompanying Youyue Zhenren to the arena.
Her first thought was to check on her childhood friend's situation, but Lin Zhongyu completely ignored her.
Mu Jixue: (ó﹏ò.)
Xiao Yu! Why are you staring at that guy! Look at me! Look at me!
Meanwhile, Youyue Zhenren was looking down at Lin Feng, who was lying in a pool of blood.
Because he was severely injured by Yun Zhonghe's single blow, he was now unable to control the rampaging medicinal power within his body, and the aura of the Demon Path was already overflowing from him.
Youyue Zhenren's willow-like eyebrows couldn't help but furrow slightly.
As a righteous Cultivator, the most taboo thing was to come into contact with crooked and Evil Paths, let alone someone using Demon Path items during their Sect's Disciple selection ceremony. This was a provocation to their Xuantian Sect.
Youyue Zhenren looked at Lin Feng with icy eyes.
"Lin Feng of the Lin Family has been defeated and disqualified! At the same time, Lin Feng is suspected of using Demon Path items and is permanently forbidden from entering Xuantian Sect from now on. He is now to be apprehended and handed over to the Immortal Alliance for investigation!"
Youyue Zhenren decisively made a move, and a huge pressure firmly suppressed Lin Feng.
"What, Lin Feng actually used Demon Path items?!"
"This... isn't he crazy? The Immortal Alliance strictly prohibits Cultivators from coming into contact with Demon Path items. Once discovered, they are all treated as Demonic Cultivators. Is this Lin Feng tired of living?"
"The Lin Family... is going to be in trouble now."
At this moment, the Lin Family's Grand Elder, who was hiding in the crowd, felt a violent tremor in his eyes. He hadn't expected the matter to be exposed.
That pill, if it had been used up, wouldn't have been detected. But Lin Feng wanted to preserve this medicinal power to deal with Lin Zhongyu, and as a result, he couldn't suppress it and it was exposed.
Now, not only has he ruined his own future, but the entire Lin Family might also be implicated.
What worried the Grand Elder even more was that if the Immortal Alliance intervened in the investigation and followed the clues to him, he would also be finished!
"Lin Family Grand Elder, where are you trying to go?"
Just as the Grand Elder was trying to sneak away, Helm Master Li's cold voice suddenly fell.
With the appearance of a Demon Path incident this time, the Immortal Alliance had an undeniable responsibility. At this moment, everyone in the Lin Family would be listed as suspects for secretly colluding with the Demon Path, especially the Grand Elder's lineage. Not a single one of them should think of leaving; they would await investigation.
At this moment, the Grand Elder attempted to flee during the battle, how could Helm Master Li let him go? He immediately apprehended him as well.
"Wait, this has nothing to do with me, I don't know anything, I..."
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Helm Master Li was indeed a Peak Nascent Soul expert. In Cangzhou City, she was the ceiling, the most powerful law enforcement officer. Even if the entire Lin Family mobilized all their members, they might not be able to move her even slightly.
Realizing he couldn't escape, the Grand Elder's eyes flashed with despair.
Damn it! If only I had known... I shouldn't have tampered with the match!
The Grand Elder beat his chest and stomped his feet, filled with regret.
The entire Lin Family was invited by the Immortal Alliance for tea, while the culprit, Lin Feng, was severely injured and unable to say a word, taken away by the Immortal Alliance with eyes full of unwillingness.
And Lin Zhan, the Lin Family head, after the incident of his daughter's estrangement, faced this situation and was somewhat dazed. He remained in a stupor all the way before being taken away by the Immortal Alliance.
Yun Zhonghe watched all this indifferently, thinking: The Lin Family Grand Elder's lineage is completely finished. Lin Zhongyu's Father no longer needs to worry about losing his position as head of the Family, which can also give Lin Zhongyu peace of mind.
Yun Zhonghe knew very well that although Lin Zhongyu had fallen out with her Father, blood was thicker than water after all, and Lin Zhongyu was also a kind-hearted person. If the hidden danger within the clan was not removed, she would still be very worried about her Father's safety.
Only by doing this could she leave the Lin Family with peace of mind.
Yun Zhonghe helped Lin Zhongyu resolve the Family's hidden danger, which could be considered repaying Lin Zhongyu's upbringing. From now on, they no longer owed each other anything.
"Originally, I just wanted to help the female lead resolve the trouble, but I didn't expect such a chain reaction. Perhaps I've gained another wave of favorability."
Although Yun Zhonghe stood on the arena with a calm and composed expression, he was secretly delighted in his heart.
And at this moment, it seemed an opportunity had come again.
"Lin Zhongyu, you also need to come with us to the Immortal Alliance for investigation."
Helm Master Li came before Lin Zhongyu. After all, Lin Zhongyu was nominally the Lin Family's eldest Miss, so she would definitely be taken away to understand the situation.
Yun Zhonghe's ears immediately perked up.
"Helm Master, I... I am still participating in the selection ceremony..."
Lin Zhongyu's voice was timid. Helm Master Li was too high a rank, and she felt immense pressure.
However, she did not want to give up this rare opportunity. If she missed it, she didn't know how long she would have to wait to have another chance to enter Xuantian Sect.
Moreover, she really wanted to enter Xuantian Sect with Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue.
"Helm Master, Xiao Yu she..."
Seeing this, Mu Jixue also quickly wanted to speak up to defend her, but Youyue Zhenren gave her a look, reminding Mu Jixue not to say more.
Mu Jixue was already a member of the Sect and was not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Immortal Alliance. This was an agreement established between the Immortal Alliance and the major Immortal Sects.
Mu Jixue bit her lip, feeling unwilling, but she couldn't just stand by and do nothing about her childhood friend.