Lin Chen looked at Zi Ling, seeing that she was still hesitant and showed no signs of leaving, which left him feeling somewhat helpless.
"Senior Sister Zi Ling, you can rest assured! Hurry and take them away, staying here will only cause trouble for me." Lin Chen said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Zi Ling finally made up her mind.
"Alright, but you must be careful. We'll wait for you ahead for a day. If you haven't arrived by then, I will surely come back to find you." Zi Ling looked at Lin Chen with determination.
Hearing this, Lin Chen nodded.
"I understand, Senior Sister, don't worry, I will definitely catch up. You all go ahead." Lin Chen reassured her.
After convincing Zi Ling, Lin Chen gave instructions to Cheng Liang and Zhang Hongying, knowing they were aware of Yang Flame Island's location.
When Zhang Hongying and the others learned that Lin Chen intended to stay behind and deal with Yun Xinrui on his own, they were shocked, thinking Lin Chen must be crazy, considering Yun Xinrui's formidable strength.
However, Lin Chen had many trump cards, and his strength was not to be underestimated. Zhang Hongying, along with Zhang Caiyun and Zhang Lin, looked at Lin Chen with complex emotions.
Especially Zhang Hongying, who felt that everything Lin Chen was doing was for her.
Were it not for having Yang Minghui in her heart, she might have given her heart to Lin Chen.
Zhang Hongying couldn't help but wonder if Lin Chen truly had feelings for her; otherwise, why would he do so much for her?
Seeing Zhang Hongying's affectionate expression, Lin Chen was speechless. After Zi Ling's behavior earlier, Lin Chen could guess what Zhang Hongying was thinking.
Lin Chen knew Zhang Hongying had misunderstood.
These women were indeed prone to overthinking. Was it impossible for him to act for his own sake and not because he was in love with them?
Then, Lin Chen left the Combat Power Hall, heading in one direction.
Zhang Caiyun, Zhang Hongying, Zi Ling, and the others followed closely behind.
Just as the group was about to leave, Yun Xinrui caught up.
"Zhang Lin, earlier at Treasure Canyon, you managed to escape. Today, I want to see where you can run to. Once I catch you, you'll wish for life nor death." Yun Xinrui glared angrily at Zhang Lin and the others, then charged forward.
Earlier, Zhang Lin and the others had severely injured him with fire-red crystal stones. If not for his defensive life-preserving magic treasure, he might have perished at the hands of the Zhang family. He was determined to settle this score with them.
"According to the plan, attack!" Lin Chen shouted lightly upon seeing Yun Xinrui approaching. Then, he and others threw a large handful of Flame Explosion Talismans towards Yun Xinrui.
"Hmph, do you think I'm foolish? The same technique won't work on me again." Yun Xinrui said coldly, then deftly dodged and managed to avoid the fire-red crystal stones.
However, once Yun Xinrui dodged all the talismans, he didn't expect them to turn mid-air and land exactly where he dodged to.
The Flame Explosion Talismans instantly exploded, releasing a torrent of violent Fire Attribute Energy, causing flames to soar into the sky around Yun Xinrui.
"Now's the time, go!" Lin Chen said to Zhang Lin and the others with a light shout.
Though Lin Chen had predicted Yun Xinrui's dodge, the talismans caused limited damage to him since Yun Xinrui had been prepared.
Taking advantage of the explosion, Zhang Caiyun and the others quickly escaped.
This was the perfect opportunity for Zhang Caiyun and the others to flee; if Yun Xinrui recovered, it wouldn't be easy for them to leave unharmed.
Earlier, the Flame Explosion Talismans were thrown together by everyone, but they were manipulated by Lin Chen, who quickly arranged them into a Killing Formation.
This time, though, using the Flame Explosion Talismans to deal a blow to Yun Xinrui proved to be quite difficult.
"Junior Brother Lin Chen, you must be careful." Zi Ling said to Lin Chen as she left, her heart full of worry. Read full story at NoveIＦire.net
"I know, Senior Sister, go quickly." Lin Chen said to Zi Ling.
If she delayed, Yun Xinrui might come to his senses, and leaving would be impossible.
Thus, Zi Ling, Cheng Liang, and the others didn't dare hesitate any longer, quickly taking flight, rushing down the mountain.
Lin Chen then flew to the stone steps, blocking the way. This was the only path down the mountain.
Those atop the mountain shouldn't think about flying directly down; there was a powerful oppressive force here, and anyone attempting to fly down the side would surely be crushed.
"Get out of my way, Prince!" Yun Xinrui shouted angrily, seeing Lin Chen blocking the path.
Just a mere Eighth Layer Nirvana Realm nobody, Yun Xinrui hadn't thought much of him, presuming he was left by Zhang Hongying and the others as cannon fodder.
Then, Yun Xinrui swung his fist at Lin Chen.
Facing Yun Xinrui's punch, Lin Chen did not back down and countered with a punch of his own.
Drawing his Spiritual Power, Lin Chen unleashed the third level of his Divine Dragon Fist to the fullest, manifesting a powerful dragon silhouette, which charged towards Yun Xinrui's fist.
Lin Chen was curious to see whose punch was stronger, his or Yun Xinrui's.
As the two punches collided, powerful energy waves spread out from their fists, causing the surrounding area to tremble.
The impact sent Lin Chen flying several hundred feet away, while the dragon silhouette he had summoned was shattered by Yun Xinrui's punch.
Lin Chen spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his punching arm covered with numerous cracks, resembling fractured porcelain, as if it might break at any moment.
Lin Chen was astonished, amazed by the terrifying power of Yun Xinrui's punch, acknowledging that if it weren't for his two defensive magic treasures dissipating some force, his body alone wouldn't have withstood it.
Yun Xinrui's punch could likely defeat a typical Mid Creation Realm expert.
"Who are you?" Yun Xinrui asked, finally taking Lin Chen seriously after witnessing him survive his punch.