Chapter 14 Heaven-Decreed Match Between Me and Your Sister
At the center of Maple Leaf City stood a massive square, with a grand arena at its heart.
Today was the martial contest for the younger generation of Maple Leaf City. Countless spectators crowded around, shoulder to shoulder, eager to watch.
With a resounding bang, Lin Chen sent a family's representative genius flying. Blood spurted from the youth's mouth as he tumbled back, glaring at Lin Chen with hatred.
"Who else?" Lin Chen stood tall on the stage, his voice calm and indifferent.
"This trash is far too arrogant."
"Does he really think a bit of skill makes him invincible?"
The younger generation of Maple Leaf City fumed at his composure, rage burning in their chests.
"Not convinced?" Lin Chen's gaze swept across the crowd, his tone still that same provoking calm. "Then come fight."
He delighted in seeing them glare at him helplessly, unable to bring him down.
"Trash, do you dare fight a Qi Condensation Realm cultivator?"
By rule, those in Qi Condensation could not challenge those in Body Tempering, but Body Tempering could issue challenges upward.
Since Lin Chen had already defeated every Body Tempering ninth-level peak genius in the city, anyone else stepping forward would only be throwing themselves away.
Yet his disdainful eyes made their teeth grind.
It wasn't just the youth—many of the older generation loathed him too, their eyes carrying killing intent. They were already set: if Lin Chen dared challenge someone in Qi Condensation, they would kill him on the spot.
"A bunch of cowards. Without even the courage to fight, how can you hope to climb higher peaks?" Lin Chen mocked, feeling exhilarated.
Once, he had been scorned as useless. Now, at last, he could strike back.
He was satisfied, but the entire Maple Leaf City seethed with fury—including his own clan.
Lin Chen had now offended every family in the city. How could the Lin clan continue to survive here?
The elders' faces were dark as water, their cold gazes turning on Lin Zhantian.
"Hahaha!" Lin Zhantian only laughed, saying, "Chen'er is merely young and spirited. These are matters for the younger generation. We elders should not interfere."
"Patriarch, is it not improper for the young master to behave this way?" the Third Elder said coldly.
Because of Lin Chen's actions, the Lin family's businesses were being crushed by the united suppression of every clan in Maple Leaf City. Losses mounted, younger disciples were ambushed, and several had even gone missing.
They were nearly at their wits' end. Yet Lin Chen, instead of lying low, grew even more arrogant.
Was he eager to drag the Lin clan to its grave?
"What's improper? A fair contest—if they lost, that's their incompetence. Who can they blame?" Lin Zhantian said cheerfully, still basking in his son's victories.
As for the united pressure of the other clans, he was not concerned in the least.
Why? Because he was a Divine Sea Realm ninth-level peak. And with Lin chuqing as backing, Maple Leaf City meant nothing to him.
As long as Lin Chen was happy, even if the whole city was overturned, he could shoulder it.
"Third Elder," the Grand Elder cut in, shaking his head. His gesture told him to hold back.
The Third Elder swallowed his words and nodded silently, the message understood.
"Gu Qing, do you dare fight me?"
Lin Chen suddenly leveled his sword at Gu Qing, his aura pressing down like a storm.
Gasps erupted. Everyone stared at Lin Chen in shock.
They had been goading him to challenge them. Why was he suddenly challenging his own?
"Cough!"
Gu Qing, sipping tea while chatting with Lin chuqing, nearly choked.
Lin chuqing calmly took out a handkerchief, wiping his lips with practiced ease before turning her cold, piercing gaze toward Lin Chen.
At this moment, Lin Chuqing only felt Lin Chen was a stranger.
Before, she merely thought Lin Chen's temperament was somewhat extreme. With the impetuousness of youth, his dislike of Gu Qing was understandable.
But now it was clear—this was not extremity, but arrogance born of talent, a rebellious and unyielding heart.
Gu Qing had helped Lin Chen so much, even giving him Blue Ice Lotus Seeds. Yet Lin Chen not only showed no gratitude, he wanted to defeat Gu Qing in front of the entire city.
Was this not repaying kindness with enmity?
And worse, before the eyes of the crowd, he intended to fight within his own clan?
What was Lin Chen thinking?
In fact, this was also what left everyone else puzzled.
Even if there was enmity, could it not be resolved in private?
To turn on one's own before so many—was he not afraid of disgrace?
[System Note: Detected Lin Chen's deep malice toward the host. Attempting to plunder host's fate. Super Counter-Armor activated. Lin Chen loses 1000 fate.]
Lin Chen clutched his chest as the suffocating feeling struck again.
Fortunately, it did not affect his strength. At most, it caused mental discomfort—something he could grit his teeth through.
"Fine, I accept."
Gu Qing was not surprised.
After all, what so-called Long Aotian did not fight their own?
From the protagonist's view, seeing the main character defeat the clan's former first genius—how satisfying could that be?
"Gu Qing, dare you wager with me that I will surely defeat you?"
Lin Chen looked at Gu Qing calmly as he spoke, though inside he was elated.
At last, the day had come. Today, he would defeat Gu Qing before the entire city, force him to withdraw from the marriage, and drive him from the clan.
"Wager what? That you want me to withdraw from the marriage with your sister?"
A trace of mockery flickered in Gu Qing's eyes.
"Exactly. Do you dare?"
Lin Chen's tone remained indifferent.
"Patriarch, what is your view?"
Gu Qing did not answer Lin Chen, but instead turned to ask Lin Zhantian.
This dog had always indulged Lin Chen's reckless behavior. The Lin clan suffered the losses, while Lin Chen reaped the gains.
Now he still sat back, hoping to profit like a fisherman—did he think Gu Qing would allow him to succeed?
He was no brainless villain to be goaded into rushing up to die.
Gu Qing would use his advantage.
Even if he could not sever Lin Chuqing and Lin Zhantian's ties today, he had to make Lin Chuqing abandon support for this father and son.
"Uh… this…"
Lin Zhantian did not want to reply, for he desired the marriage annulled. He even wished Lin Chuqing would marry Lin Chen instead.
But unfortunately, Lin Chuqing refused.
If Gu Qing himself agreed to the wager, that would be best.
Whether Gu Qing won or lost, Lin Zhantian would suffer no loss.
"Father, you…"
Lin Chuqing was quick-witted. How could she not see through it?
"Chuqing, I truly think Gu Qing is not suitable for you."
With the atmosphere pushed this far, Lin Zhantian could only grit his teeth and speak.
"Heh!"
Gu Qing sneered, his heart flashing with countless venomous schemes. As long as Lin Zhantian declared his stance, everything that followed would be easier.
"Father, my affairs require no interference from you."
Lin Chuqing had been born with knowledge, memories from birth intact. She knew she was not Lin Zhantian's true daughter, thus she bore little affection for the father and son.
The Flood Dragon Armor and cultivation resources she had given were only to repay a debt of upbringing.
In the future, she would aid them within her limits.
But she would never allow them to dictate her life.
"Very well."
Though unwilling, Lin Zhantian did not wish to fall out with Lin Chuqing.
"Gu Qing, this is our duel. Surely you are not afraid?"
Lin Chen grew anxious, resorting again to his old trick—provocation.
In his eyes, no one could resist his goading.
[System Note: Detected Lin Chen's deep malice toward the host. Attempting to plunder host's fate. Super Counter-Armor activated. Lin Chen loses 1000 fate.]
"Afraid?"
"My marriage with your sister is a bond decreed by heaven. Even should body perish and soul scatter, we will not abandon it."
Having achieved his purpose, Gu Qing no longer wished to waste words. With a flick of his hand, the Golden Tiger Halberd appeared.
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