"Anyone else dare to challenge me?!"
A clear voice echoed through the entire street.
Luo Cheng, having slain Elder Lin Ye, swept his sharp gaze across the remaining members of the Lin Family.
The members of the Lin Family felt humiliated, but none dared to show their anger. One by one, they were as silent as cicadas in winter, not even daring to meet Luo Cheng’s gaze.
Aside from those gravely injured or killed, like Lin Qianfeng, Elder Lin Ye was among the strongest in their group.
If even Lin Ye had been felled by Luo Cheng in a single strike, stepping forward now would only mean a pointless death.
"Too powerful. With his strength alone, he has subdued so many of the Lin Family’s experts!"
"He’s made a name for himself in one battle."
The observers all felt a wave of awe and shock in their hearts.
It was now clear to everyone. After this battle, Luo Cheng would be truly famous in Qishan City, and no one would dare underestimate him again.
Amid the crowd were several members of the Qi Family, including siblings Qi Ting and Qi Dong.
"Sis, maybe we’d better not mess with him anymore..."
Qi Dong, his body covered with fat, stared at Luo Cheng while swallowing nervously. He was trembling slightly.
Qi Ting stood frozen, staring blankly at Luo Cheng.
She thought back to past events at the Luo Family:
She had refused the engagement to Luo Cheng and publicly announced her status as a disciple of the Golden Ring Sect! She had even boasted that she would soon ascend to the Transcendence Realm and far surpass Luo Cheng—they were people from entirely different worlds!
But now, Luo Cheng’s strength left her utterly powerless.
Her own ascension to the Transcendence Realm was still far from reach, to say nothing of defeating a Third Layer Transcendence expert.
Suddenly, the entire street began to shake violently.
At the far end of the street, the Lin Family Head, Lin Canglang, along with a group of Lin Family experts, galloped toward them on horseback, raising clouds of dust in their wake.
Seeing the ground littered with the corpses of Lin Family members, Lin Canglang’s face underwent a dramatic change. He leaped off his horse and rushed to the side of the dying Lin Qianfeng.
"Second Brother, what happened? Who did this to you?!"
Lin Qianfeng, bleeding from all seven orifices, weakly pointed toward Mo Lin in the distance.
Lin Canglang’s face darkened. He glared at Mo Lin and said gravely:
"It’s you! Lingyun Pavilion has no grievance against my Lin Family. Why did you commit such a heinous act?!"
Mo Lin replied coolly, "This has nothing to do with Lingyun Pavilion. It was merely a personal deal between me and Mr. Luo."
Lin Canglang’s face twitched violently as his gaze shifted to Luo Cheng, who stood nearby, blood-soaked. His eyes burned with a killing intent as fierce as an erupting volcano.
Just one Luo Cheng had caused the downfall of his carefully planned Hunting Festival, leaving the entire North City Market in ruins!
Just one Luo Cheng had cost the Lin Family so many experts, nearly severing their very foundation!
Lin Canglang struggled against the urge to crush Luo Cheng with a single palm strike!
Suddenly, a booming voice echoed, and several figures shot through the air, landing beside Luo Cheng.
It was Luo Mingshan, Luo Hong, and other powerful members of the Luo Family.
"Anyone who dares harm Young Master Luo shall die!"
From the rear, countless Luo Family martial artists swarmed forward, shaking the street with their footsteps!
When Luo Mingshan heard that Luo Cheng had entered the North City Market, he immediately led a group to charge in, ready to wage a bloody battle against the Lin Family.
"Cheng’er, are you alright?!"
Seeing Luo Cheng covered in blood, Luo Mingshan asked nervously.
Luo Cheng shook his head and smiled. "I’m fine, just a few minor injuries."
When Luo Mingshan saw that Luo Cheng was indeed unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Turning to Lin Canglang, he shot him a razor-sharp look like steel needles:
"Lin Canglang, what’s the meaning of this? You owe me an explanation!"
Lin Canglang’s face turned ashen, scarcely able to suppress his rage!
The Lin Family had suffered such devastating losses, its foundation ruined, and yet he was the one being asked for an explanation!
"You should ask him!"
Lin Canglang glanced at Luo Cheng and spat out the words coldly through gritted teeth.
Only then did Luo Mingshan notice the ground littered with Lin Family corpses, including the barely-alive Lin Qianfeng, and he was filled with doubt.
Luo Cheng said indifferently, "Grandfather, the Lin Family sent people to assassinate me. I am merely here to collect a little interest."
Luo Mingshan’s expression darkened.
Lin Canglang’s face also turned grim. He said coldly, "I was unaware of this matter."
A young member of the Lin Family stepped forward shakily and said in a low voice, "Family Head, it was Lin Yan and Lin Shan. They wanted to assassinate Luo Cheng to provoke a conflict between the Qi and Luo Families..."
Lin Canglang’s eyes turned icy as he slapped the young Lin Family member, sending him flying with blood streaming from his mouth. He roared, "Where are Lin Yan and Lin Shan?!"
Luo Cheng said flatly, "No need to look for them. They attempted to ambush me, but unfortunately for them, their luck ran out—I killed them."
Luo Mingshan and the others were outraged.
Lin Yan and Lin Shan were both Transcendence Realm martial artists. For them to ambush Luo Cheng spoke volumes about the peril involved!
Luo Hong’s face hardened as he stared at Lin Canglang and said, "Family Head Lin, I didn’t expect your Lin Family to stoop so low!"
Luo Mingshan’s eyes blazed with fury as he roared, "How do you intend to explain this?!" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Lin Canglang took a deep breath and finally said, "It’s true that Lin Yan and Lin Shan acted wrongly in attempting to kill Luo Cheng. However, Luo Cheng is unharmed, and the two have already been slain by him. My Lin Family has also suffered great losses. Let’s consider this matter settled without further pursuit."
"Settled? You call this settled?!"
Luo Mingshan sneered. A mighty striped tiger materialized behind him, its low growls adding an imposing air. He said coldly:
"If not for my grandson’s great fortune, would he even be alive? And you want to sweep it under the rug with a few words?"
Lin Canglang frowned slightly, remaining silent for a long time before finally speaking with resignation: "The Lin Family will immediately withdraw from the North City Market."
At this point, Lin Canglang knew that the Lin Family’s fortunes had declined. Reluctant though he was, he had no choice but to relinquish the North City Market.
Luo Cheng stepped forward and said coldly, "The North City Market has long been property of the Luo Family. Surrendering it is only what’s right. But as compensation, this is far from enough!"
Lin Canglang’s brows furrowed, anger flashing in his eyes. "What more do you want?"
All eyes turned to Luo Cheng.
Without flinching in the face of Lin Canglang’s imposing aura, Luo Cheng boldly declared, "The Lin Family must relinquish all its properties in Qishan City and immediately leave. From this day forward, the Lin Family is forbidden from setting foot in Qishan City ever again!"
With his impending departure for Xuanyuan Sect, Luo Cheng wanted to completely eliminate the threat that was the Lin Family before he left.
"You insolent brat! Have you no limits?!"
Lin Canglang roared with rage, stepping forward as Essence Energy surged through his body. An intangible pressure bore down upon Luo Cheng.
Luo Mingshan moved to shield Luo Cheng. Behind him, the striped tiger let out a deafening roar, sending a tangible wave of energy rippling outward, forcing Lin Canglang back several steps.
"Lin Canglang, if it’s a fight you want, then I’ll gladly oblige!"
Luo Mingshan’s eyes burned fiercely, his fighting spirit ignited.
Luo Hong, Luo Heng, and the other Luo family warriors unleashed their Martial Souls, their formidable auras stirring the very wind and clouds around them.
Lin Canglang gazed at what remained of his Lin Family. He opened his mouth but ultimately turned his eyes toward Luo Cheng, restraining his energy. A bitter smile appeared on his face as he sighed forlornly:
"Luo Mingshan, I admit defeat... but I didn’t lose to you. I lost to Luo Cheng. You have an exceptional grandson!"
With a long sigh, Lin Canglang seemed to age decades in an instant. Laden with desolation, he declared:
"The Lin Family will abandon all its properties and immediately leave Qishan City..."