Zhao Lee erupted with terrifying fire-attributed momentum, enveloping all the present Lin family members and pressing all of them into the ground.
The aura surrounding them then transformed into a large palm print, making the temperature in front of the gate as well as the surroundings soar rapidly.
The Lin family members, seeing the palm, felt their blood and organs boil. Their veins even began to boil.
"ZHAO LEE YOU BASTARD! IF YOU DARE TO KILL US, OUR ELDERS WON'T LET YOU GO!"
"YOU WILL DIE MISERABLY!"
They began to despair.
Lin Feng, who with the help of the system had dispelled the pressure, began to move, but before he could get far—
"STOP IT FOR ME!!!"
A loud, furious roar resounded throughout the entire city.
The next thing, a giant sword of over 100 meters in length, this time of wind attribute, collided with the large palm, rescuing the Lin family.
"BANG!!!"
Both of them canceled each other, creating a large explosion sound and shockwave, kicking up a dust storm and making people unable to see the outcome of the clash.
After the dust cleared up, everyone saw that Zhao Lee took three steps back, and the third elder landed beside Lin Feng, signifying that in the previous collision Zhao Lee was inferior.
"Hiss! Isn't that the third elder of the Lin family, Lin Mu? He finally appeared."
"I can't believe he forced Zhao Lee to step back several steps."
"Yes, and he was in a hurry to save people just now. It is obvious he made that sword in a rush, yet he still forced him back several steps. I didn't expect him to be so strong."
"It's interesting. Previously, Zhao Lee was showing off and being tyrannical, not putting anyone in his eyes. Now the Lin clan elder is here, and he seems to be stronger."
Those watching the scene were either surprised by Lin Mu's strength or sneered at Zhao Lee, but either way everyone could vaguely smell the scent of gunpowder in the air.
"Great! It's the third elder!"
"Wu Wu Wu, I thought it was all over."
"The third elder is here to save us!"
"That's great! I knew he would come and save us."
"Yay! We're saved!"
The Lin family members, who were previously in despair, saw the third elder and their savior instantly rejoiced. Some even hugged each other, celebrating having survived a disaster.
"Xiao Feng, are you alright?" Lin Mu sighed in relief and asked while patting him.
"Thank you, third uncle. I am fine."
"Young master!!!"
Lin Feng was about to thank the third elder when he was interrupted. They both turned to the voice only to see Ye Feifei running towards them, still in her tattered clothes, with tears in her eyes. When she reached him, she jumped into his arms, shedding tears of joy, then hurriedly checked Lin Feng from head to toe.
"Lin Feng, young master, are you okay? I heard the explosion and came to your courtyard, but you weren't there. I realized you went towards the sound. Then I saw the giant flame hand. I thought something happened to you."
She spoke rapidly through sobs.
Lin Feng's heart quickened slightly at the concern on her face, but he quickly returned to normal and chuckled slightly, stroking her head.
"Silly girl, okay, stop crying. Am I not fine? If you still cry, you will spoil your cute face," he teased.
Feifei's face flushed, and she lowered her head.
'What is this feeling? Why did I think it was the end of my world when I saw that terrifying power in the young master's location? And why do I feel so relieved now that I see the young master is okay? Could I have…'
Her face flushed a deeper shade at her thoughts.
"Thank you, uncle, for saving the child as well as other clansmen," he bowed in gratitude.
"Don't worry about it. Wait, let me take out the trash," he waved away Lin Feng's thanks casually and turned to Zhao Lee, who was still leaning down, clutching his chest, half-kneeling and panting, with the rest of the Zhao lackeys surrounding him.
"Third elder!"
"How are you?"
"Are you okay?"
They rushed to lift him, but he shrugged them off and berated them.
"Get off me, you bunch of trash!"
He slapped one of them, sending him flying through the air. He landed, life and death unknown.
"Lin Mu, what is the meaning of this?" he shouted at Lin Mu.
"I should be asking you!"
"You come to my Lin family, break down my gate, and kill my Lin family members. It seems to me like you are tired of living!"
His aura burst out as he questioned angrily.
"Just a bunch of ants. Kill them if you want," he replied.
Lin Mu trembled in rage as he heard that.
"Let me tell you, Lin Mu. It is the clan leader of our Zhao family who sent me to retrieve the treasure. So if you are still smart, hand over the treasure, and maybe I'll tell the family head to let go of your Lin family," Zhao Lee continued, his voice increasing in arrogance as he spoke.
"It doesn't matter who sent you. Since you dare touch members of my Lin house, you DIE!!"
Lin Mu showed his full cultivation of 4th level peak layer Martial Grandmaster and rushed at Zhao Lee.
"Damn it, bastard! Lin family, are you going to war with our Zhao family?!" Zhao Lee roared as he too showed his cultivation of 3rd layer Martial Grandmaster and soared into the sky several hundred meters.
"If that is the case, come, Lin Mu! Let's see if your strength has increased or not!"
Seeing that Lin Mu did not reply, Zhao Lee said, getting into a battle stance ready for action.
"The rest of you, kill all the Lin family members available!" he then said to the Zhao search party.
"ACCEPT THE ORDER!" they echoed in unison.
"ALL LIN FAMILY, FORM THE BLACK DIAMOND DEFENSIVE FORMATION AND DEFEND AGAINST THE ENEMY!" Lin Mu gave the order.
"YES, THIRD ELDER!"
The Lin family members said, then regardless of their injuries, got up and formed hand signs.