Chapter 1, The Promise of a Man

Lin Feng's gaze was piercing, directed straight at the center

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In such a small and weak family as the Lin family, Lin Feng's family conditions were at the bottom. His father was disabled and required care; his younger brother was born blind, and his sister was still very young. Their mother, with her frail shoulders, bore the weight of the family, working tirelessly from dawn to dusk to support the five of them. After enduring eight years of hardship, her body resembled a patched garment, tattered and worn.

As if a hurricane had swept through, Lin Feng stood dazed in place, his eyes wide open, staring ahead

A man stands tall and firm, protecting his family is his duty, it is instinctive

Oh my goodness

He knelt deeply on the ground, before his tearful father and mother, vowing while holding his younger brother and sister, weeping profusely

This is a training ground for martial arts

There will be another time

If Lin Nanhua dares to come, he dares to fight

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Although it was a matter of luck, Lin Feng truly did not expect to 'encounter' a martial artist

Transformed into a beam of flowing light, this terrifying shot directly pierced the heart of the nearly twenty-meter-tall black bear. The explosive sound was deafening, with lingering echoes. The massive blood hole had a diameter of nearly three meters, flowing with bright red blood, a sight so horrifying that it sent chills down Lin Feng's spine.

Has he lost his mind? He wouldn't dare provoke Lin Nanhua, would he

I will definitely become a warrior!" Gripping the long spear, Lin Feng's gaze was resolute, and his expression was determined

Lin Feng, at the age of thirteen, supported the entire family; it was when his mother collapsed from exhaustion that he truly grew up

But what of it

It was a gigantic black bear, standing at least 20 meters tall, its entire body covered in a coat of black fur as glossy as steel. Its paws were immensely large, and its hind legs were thick and robust, resembling two towering black pillars up close, exuding an unparalleled power that instilled a sense of overwhelming majesty.

If it were possible, he would have killed Lin Feng long ago

No wonder, A Niu nodded.

As Lin Nanhua and Lin Feng drew closer, the expressions of the onlookers varied. Some felt anxious for Lin Feng, sweating nervously, while others stood with their arms crossed, waiting to see the unfolding drama

"What’s wrong, are you jealous, A Jie?" Lin Feng smiled slightly, gazing into the distance at the happy figures of A Niu and the others, and gently said, "In fact, having a goal to chase after is not necessarily a bad thing for them."

Five years have passed like a single day; no matter how bitter or exhausting it may be, this thought, this vow, has never wavered in Lin Feng's heart.

Drink! Splash!

"You brat, I compliment you a couple of times and you get all cocky, ha!" Lin Jie chuckled lightly, giving Lin Feng's chest a gentle tap with his right hand, only to feel as if he had struck an iron wall; his hand involuntarily tingled, and he couldn't help but grimace.

Everyone was dumbfounded, you looked at me and I looked at you, all of us were stunned, with our mouths agape in a comically astonished manner

So powerful! Lin Feng's eyes sparkled

Lin Feng and Lin Jie are walking on a mountain path, on their way home

A scene that I will never forget in this lifetime

He is not participating in a coming-of-age ceremony, but rather in the preparatory assessment for the martial arts practitioners!

Lin Feng naturally understood what Lin Jie was referring to. Instinctively, he looked up and gazed at the sky, which had begun to change colors. A layer of white mist obscured his vision, gradually becoming denser and covering a wider area, until it completely shrouded all light.

With a chilling and eerie gaze, Lin Feng stared directly at Lin Nanhu, resembling a leopard.

Hehe, I have also consulted Brother Lin Feng!" The young man in the blue vest said, "There are only five advanced martial artist apprentices in the entire Lin Family Village. Brother Lin Feng is not only the youngest but also the easiest to talk to, because he, like us, is a child from a poor family.

A Feng, in half a month it will be the coming-of-age ceremony, have you decided whom to marry?

However, if someone bullies his family, even if it is merely verbal abuse, he cannot tolerate it

A deep-seated resentment from the bottom of the heart

Lin Feng suddenly extended his right hand, and a piece of gravel the size of a pebble was grasped in his hand, which he then casually threw away

It is true, both the Qihuo Martial Hall and the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce are vying for him! A Niu's eyes sparkled with excitement as he longed, "I hope that one day I can join one of them."

It is the epicenter! Lin Feng gazed into the distance, as if recalling something, and in an instant, like an arrow released from its bow, he shot out with a whoosh.

With both palms angrily striking its chest, the entire body straightened up completely, making the black bear appear even taller than before. Its originally clumsy legs suddenly quickened their pace, resembling a giant tank charging out of the forest

Lin Feng smiled faintly, not interrupting Lin Jie. This was a rule that had long been established within the clan: once a family member completed their coming-of-age ceremony, they would immediately proceed to marriage

The impoverished family forced him to mature early; Lin Feng had to shoulder the entire household and take care of the family from a very young age

Brother Lin Feng! A clear voice echoed from a distance

Everyone has gone through this

The scene from three years ago remains vivid in memory; he has never forgotten it

In the air, there seemed to linger a trace of breath, a mysterious and powerful force that left him profoundly shaken.

Let us work hard together! The young man in the blue vest smiled and waved his fist

Lin Feng smiled faintly with indifference

The sparring and practice of martial arts are in full swing, completely unaffected by the sweltering heat.

Ah! In an instant, Lin Feng snapped back from his shock, his eyes wide open. He exerted all his strength to rush forward, the milky white light shield within arm's reach, just a touch away. The closer he got, the fainter the milky color became, revealing a transparent sheen, resembling a piece of glass as thin as paper, displaying everything from the outside world.

This is ... ... '' Lin Feng was taken aback

The dense forest, with towering trees, stretches endlessly out of sight

I will endure you for another half a month, Lin Feng. As long as I pass the preliminary martial artist assessment of the Xiaoyang Martial Gate, I will see how you meet your end then

Let

Damn it, that mad dog! Touching the pain on his face that seemed to linger in his memory, Lin Nanhua gritted his teeth in hatred

He does not care when others mock or even insult him

What is the book "What? !"

Wasn't the original self also like that

Until now, recalling the scene where Lin Nanhua mocked his blind brother, Lin Feng felt as if his heart were being scorched by raging flames, his eyes bloodshot with rage, wishing he could flay him alive and tear his bones apart

The events of that day remain vividly etched in my memory

However, it is easier said than done

Hey, A-Feng, where are you going? Wait for me!

"Hey, A-Feng, you have become a role model." A young man approached with a smile from a distance

"Believe, believe!" A Niu nodded repeatedly, "Brother Lin Feng is truly amazing; not only is he powerful, but he is also so kind."

Lin Family Village is an inconspicuous small mountain village located on the edge of the Tianwu Continent, nestled within one of the low, flat mountains of the Qihuo Mountain Range. With over 1,000 households, the entire mountain is densely packed.

Lin Feng stood with his gun in hand and nodded, saying: "It is indeed time; in terms of both strength and physical endurance, you have long surpassed the standard."

"Don't say that." Lin Feng's face turned red; this was indeed an undeniable embarrassment.

After all

Hmph, isn't it just relying on having a chieftain for a father? After spending so many resources on training, he only reached the standard of a preliminary warrior at the age of 22. The young man in the blue vest scoffed, "Brother Lin Feng became a senior warrior apprentice at the age of 15, and now he is probably not far from becoming a preliminary warrior either"

The enormous corpse of a black bear fell into the forest, creating deep impressions in the ground. The mysterious warrior, holding a long spear, landed beside the body, appearing minuscule in comparison to the massive size of the bear.

A flash of fierce light crossed Lin Feng's eyes, and he did not conceal the deep hatred within him

Lin Feng secretly thought to himself that he had never shared his thoughts with anyone, including his parents, younger siblings, and even his best friend Lin Jie was unaware.

Various disdainful jeers and sighs of regret echoed in his ears, yet Lin Feng remained completely unmoved, showing no inclination to evade even the slightest bit

Eighteen years of affection are akin to that of biological brothers

I will never allow anyone to bully my family The long spear in Lin Feng's right hand trembled slightly

At this moment, a thunderous roar echoed in my ears, a sound akin to the fury of a wild beast, resonating through the heavens

He was a robust young man with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, his muscles as solid as stone, exuding an air of superiority that was unmistakably proud.

... ...

"That is the true me, Lin Feng." The faces of his family emerged in his mind, warming Lin Feng's heart

The earth seems to be trembling, as if the entire small mountain is being incessantly struck by a great hammer, resembling the onset of a natural disaster

What is Lin Feng doing

Lin Feng could not help but smile lightly upon hearing this, "Technique is merely an aid; the key lies in whether you truly possess the strength."

"It’s done, it’s done!" exclaimed the robust young man, known as A Niu, as he excitedly clenched his fists. "Exactly ten seconds, just meeting the standard for an intermediate martial arts apprentice!"

Everyone is well aware of Lin Feng's strength; he is an advanced martial artist apprentice

"How is it? I told you that Brother Lin Feng is impressive, but you still don't believe it," said a young man dressed in a blue vest with a smile.

The crowd's dispersal made Lin Feng and Lin Jie seem like obstacles blocking the path, akin to a book lying in the middle of the road, quite "unsightly". Lin Jie tugged at Lin Feng's clothes with all his might, his face filled with terror, yet Lin Feng stood firm like an ancient pine tree, unyielding and resolute

Yet, in his eyes, it was exceedingly slow; Lin Feng could even see the moment of the strike, creating a tremendous disparity that left one breathless

Four young men with weasel-like features were arrogantly pushing through the crowd, as if swatting away flies. Everyone's faces showed fear as they retreated to the sides, clearing a path, clearly angry but unable to voice their discontent

Boom! Thunderous rumble...

Unaware of life and death

Indeed, my own abilities are not as strong as Lin Nanhua's

A Niu expressed his gratitude, saying: "Speed has always been my weak point. This time, thanks to you, Brother Feng, for being willing to impart your skills. Otherwise, I wouldn't know when I could become an intermediate martial arts apprentice."

A pair of crystal blue eyes radiated a fierce light, gazing at the nearby hill that seemed only slightly taller, subtly emanating a chilling intent to kill

One knows one's own affairs; although Lin Feng is not very old, he is quite mature for his age, embodying the saying that children from poor families take on responsibilities early.

To him, avoidance is equivalent to retreat, which is equivalent to fear

Thank you, thank you, Brother Feng. A Niu continuously expressed his gratitude, bowing while happily retreating

Suddenly

You!" Lin Jie shook his head and said helplessly, "Usually, you are quite easy to talk to when you are in a good mood, but once it involves your family, it's as if you have become a different person. That Lin Nanhua is quite unfortunate to encounter such a short-tempered madman like you.

... ...

The clansmen refer to it in this manner; once danger is encountered, the energy shield will activate, presenting a milky white appearance akin to that of protein, enveloping the entire mountain range

Lin Feng's pupils were completely dilated, and he saw—

Lin Jie was taken aback and quickly said, "A Feng, hurry, let's get out of the way!"

I have heard that Lin Nanhua has already reached the standard of a preparatory martial artist, but I wonder if it is true

Suddenly, Lin Nanhua and his group inexplicably took a turn, as if avoiding an obstacle, directly circumventing Lin Feng as if he were a road post

In Lin Nanhua's eyes, a cold light was fully revealed, carrying a deep and menacing ferocity

I am indeed somewhat paranoid and a bit stubborn in my thinking, but...

In the continuous Qihushan mountain range, almost every small hill is home to a community, and Linjia Village is merely one of them

Gripping the long spear tightly, Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Lin Nanhu!"

... ...

"Let it go?" Lin Feng smiled coldly and said, "When I have enough strength, I will make my younger brother repay the humiliation he has suffered tenfold"

In the crowd, a young man holding a long spear, dressed in ordinary coarse cloth, stood at just over 1.7 meters tall. Upon hearing the call, he instinctively halted his spear thrusting motion. At that moment, he turned around to look, and the one calling him was a robust young man, towering at about 1.9 meters, with bulging muscles that clearly demonstrated his immense strength

Leaves, gravel, and broken branches continuously fall from the sky, as if hail is descending.

No one in the entire Linjia Village hates Lin Feng more than he does

A massive shadow staggered forward, its steps heavy and powerful, accompanied by labored breathing and low growls. Its arrival directly obscured all light.

The vibrations were incredibly intense, resembling waves upon waves crashing down, overwhelming everything in their path. Lin Jie appeared utterly disheveled, his swaying body reminiscent of someone intoxicated, yet Lin Feng stood firm, his legs anchored to the ground like nails, unmoving.

Whoever that person is

Watching Lin Nanhua's departing figure, Lin Feng's expression was indifferent

Three years ago, he was merely an intermediate martial artist. For the sake of his brother Lin Yun, he faced Lin Nanhua, who was then an advanced martial artist apprentice, along with his four intermediate martial artist apprentices. He fought against five opponents, disregarding everything in a fierce battle.

"Let's go." Lin Jie said with a bitter smile as he wrapped his arm around the stone-like Lin Feng, "Do you remember that time seven or eight years ago when the Tyrannosaurus mocked your father for being disabled? At that time, you, who were two heads shorter than him, actually went berserk in front of everyone at the martial arts school and beat him to a pulp, breaking two of his ribs.

Protecting one's own? So what!

The blazing sun hangs high, and the sky resembles a furnace, radiating intense heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 45 or 46 degrees

As his feet touched the ground, Lin Feng's speed once again accelerated, reaching its limit in an instant. The milky white light shield before him grew increasingly bright, resembling a piece of cheese emitting a faint glow. At that moment, however, a loud explosion echoed in Lin Feng's ears, causing his right eardrum to buzz instantly

However, it is this terrifying contrast that causes Lin Feng's heart to race and his blood to surge.

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The battle was extraordinarily intense.

Family is his Achilles' heel, and no one can touch it

However, the clan has its own rules, and being the son of the clan leader does not grant any exceptions

Lin Feng smiled faintly; he and Lin Jie were next-door neighbors and had a very close relationship

Why is there such a commotion this time? Lin Feng furrowed his brows, suddenly...

That was an extremely swift shot

Lin Feng's expression changed, sensing a violent roar.

Play together, practice martial arts together

However, Lin Nanhua's strength has already reached the standard of a preparatory martial artist

His belief is unwaveringly strong

Energy Shield

It is a warrior

Lin Feng couldn't help but smile

No matter how severely injured, there is no fear!

Moving through the forest like an agile leopard, the forest wind pays no heed to the scattered stones and broken branches. With his current physical strength, these cannot harm him in the slightest; at most, they are merely obstacles.

Looking up at the blazing sun, Lin Feng instinctively pressed his left hand against his abdomen, tightened his grip on the gun with his right hand, and patted Lin Jie on the shoulder: "Let's go"

It is indeed justifiable for the prosperity of the family and the propagation of the clan

In everyone's mind, this thought arises: Lin Nanhua is the local tyrant of Linjia Village, commanding both wind and rain; who would dare to provoke him

What on earth is going on

However, regardless of the ethnic group, the members begin to train their bodies and learn combat skills from childhood, striving to leave the mountains and become warriors who bring glory to their families before the age of thirty

These are the tears of a man, these are the promises of a man

Is this what a warrior is and a book ! ? !

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Roar

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No one expected that the usually arrogant and domineering Lin Nanhua would actually show fear and retreat upon seeing Lin Feng

Just as he was about to leave, a sudden uproar arose not far away. Lin Feng's expression changed abruptly, and he stopped to look towards the source of the commotion

A fool, who can blame anyone for seeking their own demise

Not long ago, it became even more outrageous. Your sister twisted her leg, and Xiaomai kindly carried her back. Yet you thought Xiaomai was being frivolous with your sister and without a word, you beat him until his face was bruised.

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Rumbling!

... ...

Whoosh

How are you, A-Niu? Lin Feng smiled faintly and wiped the sweat from his forehead

Lin Feng smiled; as long as one is humble in seeking advice, he is naturally willing to offer guidance

No one could see that Lin Nanhua's fists, clenched tightly in his pockets, were already bulging with veins. The surrounding voices of doubt and confusion felt like sharp thorns piercing his heart, causing his breath to quicken and his chest to rise and fall, as he struggled to contain his anger

Why should I let him? So what if he is the son of the clan leader

I will definitely become a truly outstanding man

In the Tianwu Continent, there is but one method to stand out and change one's fate

The further one descends the mountain, the more intense the tremors become; the mountain rumbles as if the entire mountain is about to collapse

Speaking, he couldn't help but show a bitter expression, lamenting: "Alas, I can only pick out one that is slightly more pleasing from a pile of wild chrysanthemums. Hmm... Piggy, your figure is a bit too round; Light Beauty, you have a large black mole at the corner of your mouth; Ah Xiang, I heard your feet smell quite bad..."

The earth appears scorched, dry and searing, yet it is bustling with people, including robust young men, emerging youths, and even some children still in their infancy.

I will also work hard! A Niu clenched his fist tightly and took a deep breath: "Brother Lin Feng was able to train himself with his own fists and kicks, so I can definitely do the same!"

As the distance between the two individuals grew closer, suddenly—

Three years ago in that battle, although he won, he suffered an unprecedented humiliation

"Here it comes, again!" Lin Jie exclaimed, his eyes wide open, a hint of terror flashing in them

Father, Mother, I will take care of you, I will protect my younger siblings, I will safeguard this home

Lin Jie’s eyes sparkled with envy as he said: "This year, among our group of coming-of-age ceremonies, you are definitely the strongest. You should choose first, followed by Ade, and I can only come in third. The only two girls who are acceptable are Yi Er and Xiao Lu. By the time it’s my turn to choose... sigh"

Hatred

Bang! Crash! ... ...

Ah? Oh. Lin Jie also looked up at the sky, his expression revealing a sense of bewilderment

Moreover, he is a highly skilled martial artist

One shot

Lin Jie let out a long sigh, gazing at Lin Feng. After a moment of silence, he shook his head and said, "Ah Feng, just let it go."

There are still half a month left

No one can be shaken

The gaze is sharp and piercing

Since this incident, everyone has looked at him with a touch of reverence in their eyes