Ling Feifan’s movements entered into a state of profound mystery, giving the impression that his spear thrust nearly blended perfectly with the surrounding environment.
But ultimately, it was still lacking.
The air around Ling Feifan suddenly surged with energy as he pointed his long spear in Lin Chen’s direction, forming a force that seemed to draw upon the power of nature itself.
It was more than just Gang Qi, it felt like a fusion of Gang Qi and the force of nature.
This is the hallmark of Transcendent Martial Arts.
However, Ling Feifan’s mastery was insufficient, and during the fusion process, he momentarily lost that perfect state.
The stone tablet that Ling Feifan had contemplated that day was actually the same one Ling Xiao had studied.
Although the effect he achieved today was different, the Mystic Art was the same.
With the thrust of his spear, the power was obviously much greater than his previous spear techniques.
This thrust was something few below the Martial Master Realm dared to face head-on.
"What kind of technique is this, that feels even more terrifying than top-level martial arts?"
"Could this be the legendary Transcendent Martial Arts?"
"No, it should be just a fragmentary Mystic Art; the true Transcendent Martial Arts are much more fearsome than this!"
This spear thrust from Ling Feifan startled many martial artists.
They were amazed that someone so young could exhibit such comprehension.
You know, many senior martial artists, even with a fragmentary Mystic Art of Transcendent Martial Arts, might not be able to understand anything at all.
Being able to comprehend even half a move from a fragmentary Mystic Art would be considered genius.
But who was Lin Chen?
He was a young martial artist personally trained by Lin Ze, though also only at the Martial Vein Sixth Peak, not yet reaching the Martial Master Realm.
He had not even reached the threshold of half-step Martial Master.
Yet his combat skills were extremely sophisticated.
Instead of retreating, he advanced, raising his blade and slashing directly.
He did not use much Gang Qi, but his strike precisely targeted the vulnerability in Ling Feifan’s move.
Ling Feifan, who had been full of momentum, was shockingly repelled by the backlash and then mercilessly kicked off the stage by Lin Chen once again.
"The technique you used is from the comprehension of a Transcendent Martial Arts fragmentary Mystic Art, right?"
Lin Ze looked coldly at Ling Feifan and said, "Young man, you’ve not yet fully grasped your top-tier martial arts, yet you aim too high; the power of this move is probably not even comparable to a rare superior-level martial art!"
"If you were to cultivate a beginner-stage top-tier martial art to the Transcendental Realm, it would be stronger than wasting time on this. What seems a powerful move is actually utterly foolish!"
This time, Lin Ze did not spare Ling Feifan’s face, because he did not want the young man’s aspirations to ruin him.
He hoped Ling Feifan could cultivate with his feet on the ground.
After all, in his eyes, Ling Feifan still had talent, and it was not impossible for him to advance to Martial Master if he remained diligent.
This cold and ruthless voice made all the martial artists present lower their heads.
They truly understood what a gap meant.
One of Heavenly Peak City’s Four Young Masters was so easily defeated in front of martial artists of the same realm.
Ling Feifan lay there dazed on the ground, even forgetting to stand up.
He could not believe that his prideful technique had become worthless in front of that young man.
What on earth was going on?
"Hahaha, the Four Young Masters of Heavenly Peak City, I see they’re nothing more than four bugs."
William Turner laughed heartily.
This man sided with neither Lin Ze nor Heavenly Peak City, purely reveling in the chaos, delighted to watch the spectacle no matter which side embarrassed themselves.
"That’s not necessarily true!"
Suddenly, a voice came from the crowd; it was Wang Zui, who had luckily survived.
The Wang Clan had been annihilated by Fei Mu, but Fei Mu, after all, was only one person and couldn’t kill everyone, so some had escaped.
Among them was Wang Zui, whom the Wang Clan had sworn to protect with their lives.
After all, among the Wang Clan, only Wang Zui was likely to avenge them.
Wang Zui thought so too, but what surprised him was that there was an unconfirmed rumor from the Ling Family of Heavenly Peak City that Fei Mu had been killed by Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue.
Although he had some grievances with Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue, he bore no deep hatred for them, so he now held them in high esteem.
"Oh? You think you can?"
William Turner scoffed.
"I can’t." Wang Zui shook his head and said, "However, you fellows probably haven’t heard that at this year’s Tianfeng festival, a young man named Ling Xiao defeated everyone and took first place."
Upon hearing this name, Lin Ze couldn’t help but glance at Lin Chen.
"I’m not aware of it. The Tianfeng festival might be a big deal for Tianfeng City, but hardly anyone in Baiyun Capital knows about it."
Lin Chen said with a wry smile.
"What a pity, the talents of Tianfeng City can’t be utilized by me, Lin Ze?"
Lin Ze sighed and stood up, preparing to leave.
Some things can’t be forced; he wouldn’t go so far as to abduct someone from their home like Heavenly Ninja Academy does.
"Hahaha, that Ling Xiao you speak of is probably just a nobody, otherwise why wouldn’t he dare to show his skills?"
William Turner laughed heartily.
"To deal with you, Ling Xiao isn’t even needed!"
Suddenly, a figure in white flew onto the stage.
Lin Ze abruptly stopped in his tracks.
Because he sensed the unique aura emanating from the girl in white.
"And who might you be?"
William Turner asked.
Then she turned to Lin Ze with a gesture of respect and said, "General Lin, if I defeat that man, can I also join the Border Guarding General’s Mansion?"
Naturally, she was referring to William Turner.
Although she could also defeat Lin Chen, right now she wanted to teach William Turner a lesson.
"Hahaha, of course, you can!"
Lin Ze laughed heartily.
William Turner and Lin Chen were evenly matched in strength; if she could defeat William Turner, then she would definitely be able to defeat Lin Chen.
Of course, if there had to be a loser, Lin Ze still hoped it would be William Turner who took up the role.
"Young lady, don’t let the wind catch your tongue!"
William Turner floated up to the platform, while naturally, Lin Chen stepped aside.
Ling Yixue had also learned some techniques to conceal her aura, so on the surface, it was not apparent that she was at the Martial Master Realm.
It was precisely because of this that William Turner was so careless.
In his view, there was no one in Tianfeng City worth his attention.
"Shall we begin?" Ling Yixue asked William Turner indifferently.
"I’ll let you have three moves first, so you can’t say I bully the weak," said William Turner disdainfully.
Ling Yixue said nothing more, only suddenly raised her hand.
Earth’s Core Ice Lotus Bind!
In that instant, William Turner’s body froze.
Then, with a casual slap, Ling Yixue made the ice figure fall to the ground.
Had Lin Ze not intercepted at the crucial moment, William Turner might have died.
"Young lady, do me the favor."
How could Lin Ze not wish for William Turner to die? However, if William Turner were to die, he and Baiyun Governor Wan Ben would have completely turned against each other.
At least at the current stage, he didn’t want that, as Baiyun Province would likely fall into calamity.
"Senior sister, just let it go. That kind of trash isn’t worth killing, don’t dirty your hands."
From the crowd, a young man’s voice rang out.
He was only fourteen this year, but he was already as tall as an adult, coupled with his mature and composed demeanor.
It was indeed difficult for anyone to associate him with a child.
This person was, of course, Ling Xiao.