Chapter 134: The Power of Qing Tan, The Champion Is Decided!
Today marked the grand event of the Lin Clan Assembly.
Within the Great Yan Dynasty, the Lin Clan's assembly was considered one of the most prestigious clan gatherings in the entire nation.
As a result, today Lin City was the liveliest place in all of Great Yan.
Countless powerful cultivators and major factions had flocked from all over the empire, making the crowd density in Lin City reach an unimaginable level.
At the very center of the city stood a colossal and awe-inspiring coliseum.
Spanning nearly ten thousand meters, its majestic and towering presence radiated a sense of grandeur that made even veteran warriors stop and marvel.
This enormous arena, capable of holding over a million spectators, was the Lin Clan's sacred venue for hosting the clan assembly.
By now, it was packed to the brim.
The coliseum was divided into an inner and outer section.
The outer section was open to the general public, while the inner area was reserved for the influential and powerful figures of the Great Yan Dynasty.
Anyone who was anyone in the empire… was here.
As Lin Fan had promised Clan Leader Lin Fan not to compete in this year's assembly, he was seated among the elders.
From across the arena, representatives from various major factions couldn't help but glance at him repeatedly.
In recent months, Lin Fan's legendary deeds had spread like wildfire throughout the entire Great Yan Dynasty.
Some in the audience had even personally witnessed Lin Fan kill Lin Langtian, and now regarded him with both awe and deep respect.
Lin Fan, however, paid them no mind.
He sat there, bored, watching the ongoing matches—
To him, they were like children playing pretend.
But for many, including Lin Zhentian, this day carried the weight of a lifetime's hopes.
Though sadly, many of those hopes were destined to be shattered.
"Xuancheng Branch, Lin Dongtian—wins!"
"Lin Clan main branch, Lin Hua—wins!"
"Lin Clan main branch, Lin Yang—wins! Flame City branch, Lin Hong—loses!"
…
Upon hearing a familiar name, Lin Fan turned his head.
He saw that Lin Hong had been badly beaten.
Even without Lin Langtian targeting him this time, Lin Hong's strength still lagged behind the main branch—his defeat wasn't unexpected.
However, no one dared to mock him. At least, not out loud.
From the Flame City Lin Family, three had entered the tournament: Lin Hong, Lin Xia, and Qing Tan.
As for Lin Dong, he had yet to return.
Lin Hong lost in the first round, Lin Xia made it to the second.
Only Qing Tan blazed through the competition, winning match after match—
Until her final opponent: one of the top three from the main branch, Lin Mu, a half-step Manifestation Stage cultivator!
"You're strong, but this is as far as you go!"
Lin Mu roared as he unleashed his Yuan Power, summoning a massive demonic monument a hundred meters tall into the sky.
The pressure radiating from it was suffocating!
"Heaven-Shattering Demon Monument Palm!"
With a shout, the massive monument came crashing down toward Qing Tan with immense force and terrifying destructive power.
Clearly, Lin Mu wasn't underestimating her.
"Great Wilderness Ocean-Splitting Seal!"
Qing Tan's expression turned serious. With a cry, her hands flashed through intricate seals.
Instantly, a tidal wave of Yuan Power erupted behind her, like a hundred-meter wall of water roaring into the sky!
Whooosh!
As the crowd watched with bated breath, Qing Tan vanished into the wave—
And from its heart, a radiant beam of light burst forth!
The massive wave suddenly shrank inward and then split apart, as though torn by an unstoppable force!
A dazzling beam surged skyward, forming into a nearly hundred-meter-wide mystical light seal.
With terrifying momentum, it crashed into Lin Mu's descending demon monument!
BOOOOM!
The clash of the two techniques sent a thunderous roar echoing through the arena.
Everyone watching was left in awe.
At the Flame City seating area, Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and the others were stunned.
Lin Xia widened her eyes. "I never imagined that little girl who used to wander the backyard would grow so powerful! That's incredible!"
Lin Zhentian was overjoyed. "First Lin Fan, and now Qing Tan… our family is truly blessed!"
"Qing Tan's performance is remarkable," Lin Xiao added. "But… I wonder about Dong'er. Will he really miss the clan assembly?"
"Perhaps he's still on his way," Lin Zhentian said with hope.
The crowd continued to buzz about Qing Tan's strength, eagerly waiting to see who would win.
BOOM!
As the two powers collided, they exploded violently. Shockwaves rippled through the air, causing even the arena's atmosphere to tremble!
Under the backlash, both Qing Tan and Lin Mu were knocked backward, faces pale.
On the elder platform, Lin Fan shook his head slightly.
He vanished—then reappeared behind Qing Tan, catching her before she could fall.
"There was no need to push yourself so hard."
Qing Tan leaned into his arms and whispered, "I just didn't want to lose."
Lin Fan looked toward Lin Mu. "Let's call this a draw. What do you say?"
Lin Mu, just as exhausted, hesitated, then nodded. "Agreed."
He had a twin brother—Lin Qing—also at half-step Manifestation.
With both himself and Qing Tan out of energy, the final match would be between Lin Qing and whoever remained.
To Lin Mu, it wasn't worth pushing this any further.
Lin Fan nodded and carried Qing Tan back to their seating area.
The referee announced the draw, and no one objected.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the sound of wind tore through the air.
Everyone looked up.
"Brother Lin Dong!"
"Dong'er!"
The Flame City Lin Family cried out in joy.
Lin Dong landed near his family, exchanging brief greetings.
When he heard that Lin Langtian had been killed by Lin Fan, his expression turned complex.
"I came too late!"
He didn't blame Lin Fan for acting first. After all, Lin Langtian had attacked Qing Tan—who could guarantee he wouldn't hurt someone else next?
Only death could end the threat.
Lin Dong took a deep breath. "At least the assembly isn't over. I missed my chance to kill Lin Langtian—but I won't miss out on the championship!"
And with that, Lin Dong stepped into the arena, representing the Flame City Lin Family.
With Lin Langtian dead and Lin Fan not competing, the championship naturally fell to Lin Dong.
When the crowd witnessed his Manifestation Stage strength, no one objected.
Clan Leader Lin Fan was ecstatic—
The Lin Clan had produced another genius!
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