Chapter 007: Who is the Strongest

The news spread, attracting the attention of the vast majority of people in the city, and the crowd began to gather towards the battle platform in the city. Generally, cities have a battle platform used for competitions among cultivators

"Hmph, overestimating oneself." A hint of disdain appeared at the corner of Lin Ning's mouth as he struck out with his right fist. A blazing surge of true energy erupted, akin to a raging fire, forcefully colliding directly with Dong Qinghai's fist.

"Hehe, Xier's niece is also here," Lin Wei waved his hand, signaling Xier not to be overly formal. He then turned to Lin Tian, who was sitting cross-legged, and smiled, saying, "So, Tian'er, do you have confidence?"

At this moment, Lin Wei stepped into the courtyard, followed closely by Lin Lao, who approached Lin Tian with a smile.

The news of Lin Ning being taken away by a master of the True Self Realm five years ago is not a secret among the major families in Black Obsidian City. After learning of this news, many young experts have frequently taken to the stage to challenge Lin Ning

Such thoughts and actions are fundamentally inconsistent with Lin Tian's character. The reason he undertakes all of this is due to the profound gratitude he feels towards his father, who has cared for him meticulously for eight years.

I am willing! Suddenly, she embraced Lin Tian tightly, her bright eyes shimmering with tears. Her arms held on firmly, as if fearing that if she let go, she would lose him.

The vastness of heaven and earth is boundless; I seek to pursue the true martial way

Looking up, one could see that the crowd of spectators numbered nearly ten thousand. On the battle platform, two young masters faced each other, one dressed in blue and the other in white. Although they had yet to engage in combat, their energies had already clashed in secret, stirring up swirling winds.

Perhaps others do not believe in Lin Tian, but he is exceptionally confident that no one understands Lin Tian better than he does. As long as Lin Tian claims he can defeat Lin Ning, it means he has absolute certainty.

"My third brother, how can you still be smiling? Don't you understand his intentions in doing this?" Murong Xier said anxiously.

Haha, good! Father wishes you a triumphant start!" Throwing his head back in laughter, the enormous weight that had been pressing on Lin Wei's heart finally came crashing down.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian nodded. He had originally thought that after following a master of the True Self realm for five years, Lin Ning would at least have a cultivation level above the fifth layer of the Enlightenment stage. However, it now appeared that he had overestimated his opponent.

From Xi'er, Lin Tian learned that the first young master of the Dong family was named Dong Qinghai, and the young master of the Xu family, who harbored animosity, was named Xu Tao. Both of them had broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm, reaching the first level of the Tongqiao stage. As for the young prince Luo Yunming of the Da Shen Wangfu, it was said that he had reached the third level of the Tongqiao stage, subtly indicating a trend of becoming the strongest among the younger generation of He Yao City.

It is said that the strongest young experts from the Dong and Xu families have arrived, intending to compete with the formidable Lin Ning.

Just as Murong Xier was on the verge of tears, Lin Tian's sudden words made her budding heart bloom like a flower in an instant

"Master, the young master is quite remarkable." The old man Lin, standing nearby, revealed a glimmer of sharpness in his murky old eyes, clearly surprised by the changes in Lin Tian.

Upon seeing Murong Xier here, Lin Wei immediately understood that Lin Tian must have already learned about Lin Ning's situation, so he directly asked.

Really? Upon hearing Lin Tian's confident words, both Lin Wei and Murong Xi'er couldn't help but show expressions of great joy. Lin Lao, who was nearby, also looked over in surprise.

Such behavior immediately made the onlookers feel that Lin Ning was indeed a bit too arrogant. Dong Qinghai was extremely angry, seemingly unwilling to accept being easily defeated, and leaped into the air, eager to fight again

"Lin Ning is defeated, I will take action." With his hands clasped behind his back, Lin Tian looked calmly at the battle platform

On this day, the city of Black Obsidian was bustling with activity, as an unremarkable young man continuously challenged the experts of the Dong and Xu families, surprisingly achieving victory after victory.

It is rumored that the young master has proclaimed in Black Obsidian City his intention to challenge all the young generation on the battle platform

This time, Lin Ning did not hold back, delivering a fierce punch directly to Dong Qinghai's chest, causing him to spit blood and fly backward, his body falling off the fighting platform, where he was caught by a middle-aged man from the Dong family, and subsequently lost consciousness

Hehe, isn't it just that he wants everyone to know that Lin Ning is the foremost expert of the younger generation of the Lin family, thereby shaking the prestige of the direct lineage of the Lin family

Ah? Why? ... ... Murong Xier looked at Lin Tian with a gaze filled with confusion and surprise upon hearing Lin Tian's sudden remark

"He is the young prince Luo Yunming of the Da Shen Wangfu." Murong Xier said to Lin Tian beside her. Now that Dong Qinghai and Xu Tao have both been defeated, she believes that Lin Tian should be ready to take action.

Lin Tian was somewhat taken aback by Murong Xier's sudden embrace, unaware that just moments ago, Xier's heart had experienced a tumultuous upheaval due to his words

When has the child ever deceived the father?" With a faint smile, Lin Tian walked towards the courtyard gate and said, "Father can just wait for news at home.

Lin Tian's lips curled into a confident smile, and in comparison to the vastness of the universe, Black Obsidian City was indeed too small. Possessing the ability to see through everything and the principle of returning to unity, he was about to pursue the true path of martial arts

Lin Tian nodded upon hearing this, his gaze fixed on the battle platform. Dong Qinghai's cultivation was at the first level of the Heavenly Realm, slightly inferior to Lin Ning's second level. In the clash of energies, Dong Qinghai seemed to realize that he would not gain any advantage, so he took the initiative to strike first, leaping into the air and charging towards Lin Ning

Seeing Lin Tian in this state, Murong Xier was completely at a loss for words. The entire Lin family was utterly unaware of Lin Tian's true strength. Lin Ning's overwhelming confidence must have some basis, and she was concerned that Lin Tian might suffer a loss

At this moment, everyone's gaze converged on a young man in fine attire watching the battle from a nearby loft. The young man had a handsome face, held a folded paper fan in his hand, and smiled as he looked at the arena.

The middle-aged man was a former expert from the Dong family. Without saying a word, he embraced Dong Qinghai and left directly. In this battle, the Dong family was defeated by the Lin family

Lin Tian shrugged noncommittally, his expression calm and composed, showing no sign of concern whatsoever

Regarding all of this, Lin Tiangen would have had no interest in the past. However, now, in order to solidify his father Lin Wei's position within the clan, he intends not only to defeat all the young members of the clan but also to conquer all the young masters in Heiyao City, striving to bring unparalleled glory to the Lin family

A dull sound emanated from the battlefield, and it seemed that Dong Qinghai's cultivation method leaned towards the element of water among the five elements. The disparity in cultivation level, combined with the restraining nature of the method, caused his figure to be forcefully pushed back by Lin Ning, retreating three steps in total. In contrast, Lin Ning remained completely unmoved.

Listening to Murong Xier's narration beside the books, Lin Tian, who was sitting cross-legged under a large tree in the courtyard of the other garden, couldn't help but smile

As they traveled along the way, Lin Tian listened to the various discussions of the passersby, while Murong Xier walked beside him, continuously explaining matters regarding the Dong family, the Xu family, and the young prince Luo Yunming in the city of Heiyao.

Countless people speculated about the origins of this mysterious young master, when suddenly a piece of news emerged from the Lin family: this mysterious young master was, in fact, Lin Ning, the son of the third master of the Lin family

"No matter what, as long as he does not engage in anything that harms the Lin family, he will always be my son, Lin Wei!" With a hearty laugh, Lin Wei strode out of the villa, confident that Lin Tian would surely bring him good news

A pair of brightly colored eyes dimmed as they gazed at Lin Tian, filled with a longing for martial arts. However, her heart was filled with disappointment, as she felt that perhaps in Lin Tian's eyes, there was only martial arts and not her.

The crowd erupted in an uproar. Including the current Dong Qinghai, before Lin Tian's arrival, Xu Tao from the Xu family had already been defeated by Lin Ning. As a result, among the three major families, there was no one left who could rival Lin Ning.

What is this? It is said that the young prince Luo Yunming of the Da Shen Wangfu is also about to take action

"Uncle Lin." Upon seeing her elder, Murong Xier obediently performed a bow.

Following the gaze of the crowd, Lin Tian also looked towards Luo Yunming, who had long been regarded as the strongest young expert of Black Obsidian City. Contrary to Xi'er’s expectations, he shook his head and said indifferently: "If Luo Yunming takes action, Lin Ning will surely be defeated"

"How is his cultivation?" Lin Tian asked, without providing a direct answer.

Seeing his father Lin Wei and Mu Rong Xi Er looking at him with hopeful eyes, Lin Tian slowly stood up and calmly said: "Defeating him is not difficult; in the city’s battle arena, he brings humiliation upon himself."

"Xier, are you willing to walk with me?"

"Haha, you are no match for me at all. Step down and let someone else come in." With a wild laugh, he was enveloped in blazing energy, making Lin Ning appear as if a fire god had descended, powerful and invincible

Among the prominent families in the city of Black Rock, aside from the Dong family, the Xu family, and the Lin family, only the Luo family of the Great Shen King remains. The third strongest among the younger generation of the Luo family has already been defeated by that mysterious young man

The two realms of enlightenment are distinct; his master is a solitary cultivator at the True Self Third Layer realm. The cultivation method he practices should be the Fire Cloud of Departure, which harnesses a particularly vigorous fire element true essence, akin to the Thunder Movement of the Nine Heavens, both being fifth-level cultivation methods.

"After this battle, I plan to leave Obsidian City," Lin Tian suddenly said as he walked towards the arena.

The one in white is Dong Qinghai, and the one in blue should be Lin Ning. Murong Xier leaned close to Lin Tian's ear and said, although she had never met Lin Ning, she had seen the foremost young expert of the Dong family.

Upon exiting the Lin family's mansion, one could see the crowd on the street hastily making their way towards the battle platform at the center of Obsidian City. Clearly, Lin Ning's actions had sparked a grand competition among the young elites of various prominent families, drawing the curiosity of many.

Oh? You just returned and are already so assertive

Is that so? In this case, the collision among the younger generation is likely to give rise to the strongest among the youth of Obsidian City

What does Brother Tian mean? ... ... The two have confirmed their relationship, and Xi'er has become more affectionate in her address to Lin Tian

With his heart unburdened, Lin Tian considered this a confession to Murong Xier. Holding her small hand, the two arrived near the battle platform in Black Obsidian City