Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Changqiang and Lin Dong leaped up almost simultaneously, charging towards Pain and Lao Ba respectively.
That's right, the reason Lin Changqiang suddenly swapped his Thunder Blade for cloth armor and kept his Yuanli level at the early Earth Yuan Realm was because this time he wasn't planning on instantly killing his opponent with the Fire Dance Whirlwind, but rather wanted to hone his combat skills through a life-or-death struggle with them!
Although Lin Changqiang preferred to overwhelm his enemies with firepower and sheer strength, in his opinion, he could dislike fighting, but he couldn't learn it!
"Wind-Splitting Claw!" Seeing Lin Changqiang charging towards him, Pain quickly unleashed his third-grade martial arts, sending a fierce claw wind towards Lin Changqiang.
Lin Changqiang, his face solemn, unleashed his Wind-Returning Hands. Surprisingly, despite possessing the same third-grade martial art, yet having mastered it perfectly, Lin Changqiang was immediately at a disadvantage!
In a split second, he understood the reason. His combat experience came entirely from sparring with Lin Dong, but the two had no deep-seated hatred. Naturally, they would hold back during sparring, even deliberately avoiding striking at each other's vital points.
However, Pain was incredibly ruthless, his every move aimed squarely at the vital points, showing no mercy. This was what made him extremely uncomfortable.
Having figured out the key, Lin Changqiang immediately abandoned his previously defensive style and became fiercer. With the Holy Light protecting him, he didn't have to worry about getting hurt.
Pain's face paled. He noticed that, despite his initial flustered performance, his opponent had quickly calmed down.
As the battle progressed, Lin Changqiang was also undergoing a transformation. Dozens more rounds passed, and he gradually unleashed his martial arts prowess, becoming even more ferocious. Sometimes, even at the risk of drawing a bloody scratch, he'd still strike his opponent's chest!
"Damn it, where does this kid come from?" Payne's face darkened to the point of utter dismay as he watched Lin Changqiang's increasingly skilled attacks and increasingly excited expression.
After a brief struggle, Lin Changqiang was pleasantly surprised to find he had already pushed Payne back repeatedly! This filled him with a sense of accomplishment. Of course, he also knew that defeating someone in the early stages of the Earthly Realm was nothing to be proud of.
Finding himself increasingly at a disadvantage, Payne made a quick decision. After exchanging a single blow with Lin Changqiang with all his might, he immediately retreated, attempting to escape.
Lin Changqiang, however, merely raised an eyebrow, unfazed.
"Don't you want to play with me anymore? Then it's time for me to get serious."
"Sure-Shot: Serious Fireball!"
Five fireballs, at full power, emitting a dark blue, sinister aura, swiftly streaked through the air and slammed into Pain's back.
"Bang, bang, bang, bang—"
The five explosions echoed almost simultaneously, instantly blasting Pain's body into a bloody mess. He flew three or four meters before falling to the ground. After continuing to move for a considerable distance, he came to a stop, motionless.
The next moment, a dull crash was heard, and Lao Ba's body was sent flying backwards, landing not far from Pain. A fist-sized hole pierced his chest, blood gushing from it, clearly defeated by Lin Dong's Pure Yuan Finger.
Yan Shuangying, who was brutally beating the other guards nearby, turned his head at the sound and, with a twitching lip, saw the two men lying in a pool of blood.
"Damn, that's fierce..." Yan Shuangying was filled with admiration, yet also a little powerless. "I can't believe the two young masters have only been training for a year and have already surpassed me."
"Pain is dead. Those who surrender will not be killed, but those who resist will be killed without mercy!" At that moment, Lin Changqiang felt his heartbeat almost surpass the speed of the Emperor's engine, and breathing became a little difficult.
Whether in his previous life or this one, this was the first time he had killed someone. Although he didn't vomit as he had imagined, he still felt quite uncomfortable. He had no choice but to turn his head away, forcing himself not to look at Pain's body.
Hearing Lin Changqiang's roar, the faces of the still-resisting Lei family guards changed drastically. The laborers who hadn't escaped earlier lay on the ground, daring not to speak.
"Where did you come from, you bastards? How dare you run wild in my territory? You're courting death!"
At this moment, a thunderous roar was heard, followed by a burly figure rushing towards him.
"Rexxar!"
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Looking at the towering figure, Yan Shuangying's expression changed drastically. "Young Masters, retreat quickly! This Rexxar is a master of the late Earth Origin Realm!"
"No need for that," Lin Dong said, smiling as he looked at Yan Shuangying. "Uncle Ying, Changqiang only used the strength of the early Earth Origin Realm before, but in reality... he's also in the late Earth Origin Realm!"
"This, this! Are you serious?" Yan Shuangying swallowed in astonishment and looked at Lin Changqiang, only to find that the latter remained motionless despite the oncoming threat.
Despite his massive build, Rexxar's speed was like an arrow from a bow. In mere seconds, he was within reach of Lin Changqiang.
Then, he slammed his foot into the ground, launching himself into the air. With his right leg surging with energy, he launched a powerful kick at Lin Changqiang from above!
Lin Changqiang was already feeling a bit unwell, and Rexxar's roar intensified his discomfort, like diarrhea on the first day and constipation on the second! In his rage, he no longer cared about the moral code of the martial arts world.
"Gentian Silver Spear!"
As Rexxar stared in horror, Lin Changqiang suddenly grasped a spear, nearly two meters long and gleaming with a silver-blue glow!
"Don't come near me!" Rexxar's face twisted as he uttered his final words. And then... nothing happened.
There wasn't a resounding sound, but like a kitchen knife slicing tofu, Rexxar was pierced from head to toe, dead beyond death.
With a flick of his right arm, Lin Changqiang flung Rexxar's body two meters away, blood gushing out. "If you want to blame someone, blame your timing."
Strangely, after killing Rexxar, his heartbeat actually calmed, and his breathing lessened. He then placed the Gentian Silver Spear into his system backpack.
A few seconds later, a familiar figure arrived, descending into the woods. It was Lin Xiao, who had rushed in after receiving the signal.
At this moment, his face was filled with fear. He angrily shouted at Lin Dong and Lin Changqiang, "You two brats! I told you to only watch, not fight. Why did you barge in here?"
"Third Master, don't be so quick to blame them. If it weren't for the two young masters, I'm afraid this Tiemu Manor would have been completely destroyed by the Lei family!" Yan Shuangying, standing nearby, quickly tried to smooth things over, gesturing towards the devastated woodland.
Hearing this, Lin Xiao was also startled. He followed Yan Shuangying's direction and spotted the bare, medicinal-smelling woodland. His brow furiously turned.
"Lin Xiao, although my Lei family has lost Tiemu Manor to you, until the handover is complete, it will remain ours! Your unauthorized trespassing shows your disregard for our Lei family!"
As Lin Xiao's face darkened, angry shouts rang out from a distance. Immediately, Lei Qiu and Lei Yi, accompanied by dozens of figures, quickly arrived.
Lincoln followed closely behind, charging in with the Lin family's men.
"Hmph, if it weren't for this forced intrusion, I wouldn't have guessed your Lei family's audacity!" Lin Xiao glared at Lei Qiu and the others with a sullen expression, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
Upon hearing this, Lei Qiu and the others' expressions suddenly changed, and they frowned at the remaining guards.
"The Lei family is truly resourceful. No wonder they've been stalling for so long. They're trying to cut off the source of their troubles and sever Tiemu Village's vitality!" Lincoln's eyes gleamed coldly, and the Lin family's skilled fighters nearby tightened their grips on their swords, their glares stern, ready to engage in combat at the slightest disagreement.
Seeing their plan exposed, Lei Qiu and the others simply stopped hiding it: "Tiemu Manor has been our Lei family's property since ancient times. It took years of operation to achieve such results. Your Lin family is just sitting back and enjoying the fruits of our labor. There is no such thing in the world!"
As soon as Lei Qiu finished speaking, Lin Xiao flew into a rage: "Everyone in the Lei family, listen up! You have one incense stick to get out of Tiemu Manor, otherwise... I will kill you without mercy!" After saying this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and the scorching energy that was unique to the Tianyuan Realm surged out!