Soul Emperor Awakening

A single Cloud-Entering Form stunned the entire arena. Though it was the same move, Lin Xuan’s version was leagues beyond Lin De’s. The difference was like that between heaven and earth.

The experts in the crowd could all see the difference. Lin Xuan’s technique contained the Power of Heaven and Earth, and it was only through his profound and proficient mastery that he could unleash its ultimate might!

However, the Lin’s Staff Technique was by no means weak. It had always been a Celestial Level Martial Art, but its power had been diminished and, consequently, underestimated by many Lin Family disciples. To be blunt, the Lin’s Staff Technique was significantly stronger than the Heaven-Striking Staff Technique. Otherwise, a Super Race like the Lin Family would never have made it a required Martial Art for their disciples.

Any Martial Art, when cultivated to its peak, will possess formidable power. Of course, the peak of an ordinary Martial Art and the peak of a Celestial Level Martial Art were two entirely different things, which was why Lin Xuan was able to unleash such might.

"Th-that’s the Cloud-Entering Form? Clan Leader, is our Cloud-Entering Form really that strong?"

"It’s too... too strong! I’ve never seen such a powerful Cloud-Entering Form!"

"With that kind of power... Lu Hua was defeated so easily. What terrifying might."

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The shock among the Lin Family disciples was the most intense. They had all practiced the move until they were sick of it, so how could it display such a different effect in Lin Xuan’s hands? It would be normal if their Cultivation levels were vastly different, but the crucial point was that Lin De’s Cultivation was higher than Lin Xuan’s, yet the power he unleashed wasn’t even half of what Lin Xuan had just shown!

’This is the true power of the Cloud-Entering Form...’ Lin Feng’s expression was complex, but his eyes held a glimmer of pride. The Lin’s Staff Technique was preeminent even among Celestial Level Martial Arts!

He had simply never overemphasized that they must study it diligently, leaving their Cultivation up to them. It appeared ordinary, but its inner meaning was for them to unearth on their own. In the end, it was all about achieving the ultimate simplicity of Returning to the Essence—that was the pinnacle of the Lin’s Staff Technique!

Lu Hua lay unconscious and heavily injured in the arms of a Lu Family Elder. The other Elders were dumbstruck. The power of that single strike was too strong; even they, with their Essence Pill Stage Cultivation, had felt a slight pressure from it. ’If Lin Xuan’s Cultivation were to rise even higher, what terrifying Realm would he reach?’

Lin Xuan slowly retracted his staff, which was still humming from the impact. A normal Weapon would have shattered long ago. In truth, he could have unleashed even more ferocious power, but unfortunately, the weapon in his hand was not a Spiritual Artifact, so he couldn’t display his full, unbridled might.

As he executed the move, he felt the Realm of his inner self elevate slightly. It was as if he had returned to his days of arduous Cultivation. Everything was so vivid. In that brief moment, it felt like he had merged with the self from his memories, causing the attack’s power to skyrocket.

He didn’t need any Soul Possession at all; his own Realm had reached a new height. He was using his own strength, not the power of a soul!

There was no denying Lu Hua was strong, but Lin Xuan was stronger. If his Cultivation hadn’t broken through the Second Layer consecutively, he really wouldn’t have been able to withstand that attack. As for the Micro Level Cyan Cloud Step, he had learned it long ago. After his memories overlapped many times, he was already able to execute it proficiently without needing any Soul Possession to reach the Micro Level.

"This is the strength of the Lin Family. We have no cowards here!" Lin Xuan said coldly, looking toward the Lu Family. "Before you insult others, first measure your own strength! Haven’t you ever heard that you can insult a person, but you don’t insult their family?!"

Although Lu Hua had already fainted, Lin Xuan still had to make his point. His words were for the Lu Family Elders. Insulting Lin De alone was one thing, but insulting the entire Lin Family was another. By the same token, he was condemning Lu Hua, not the entire Lu Family.

Every family has its black sheep, and the Lin Family is no exception, but to attack the entire Lin Clan was going too far. If the rules here weren’t so strict, Lin Feng would have slapped the boy himself long ago. He’d seen arrogance, but he’d never seen such audacity.

The Lu Family Elder snorted coldly but didn’t offer a rebuttal. Inwardly, he was cursing Lu Hua a thousand times over. ’Cursing Lin De was one thing, and even cursing Lin Xuan could be overlooked, but cursing the entire Lin Family? Wasn’t that just courting death?’

"Lu Family! Is there anyone else who dares to challenge me?!" Lin Xuan swung his staff to the side, his gaze like fire and his presence overwhelming, like a Celestial God descended to the mortal realm.

The two strongest of the Lu Family’s younger generation were Lu Hua and Lu Sheng. Lu Sheng was already dead, so none of their remaining disciples would be a match for Lin Xuan. Their situation was now the same as the Lin Family’s had been earlier—it wasn’t that they didn’t want to send someone up to beat their opponent senseless, but that they simply couldn’t win. What was the point of going up just to lose?

"The Lu Family... concedes!" the Lu Family Elder snarled through gritted teeth. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he cursed Lin Xuan a thousand times over in his heart. ’If Lu Sheng were here, he would have undoubtedly annihilated Lin Xuan.’

He also wanted to go up and slaughter Lin Xuan himself, but as an Elder, he couldn’t possibly participate. If he stepped up, the Lin Family Elders would do the same, and it would become a contest of their strength. Besides, that wasn’t the purpose of this competition. It was meant to be a contest of the younger generation’s strength, as stipulated by Xu Qianlong.

He wasn’t wrong in his thinking. What was truly unfortunate for him was that Lu Sheng had been killed by Lin Xuan! If the Lu Family Elder ever found that out, one wonders if he’d cough up blood from sheer rage.

Seated above, the Eldest Prince Xu Yunxuan’s gaze turned icy. He was extremely displeased with the Lu Family, and his eyes toward Lin Xuan were filled with murderous intent. And it wasn’t just the Eldest Prince; Fang Feng of the Fang Family looked as if he wanted to devour Lin Xuan whole. He was convinced Lin Xuan had killed his son, but he couldn’t find a shred of evidence!

DONG!

Lin Xuan slammed the butt of his staff onto the ground, his cold gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Who else? I’ll take on all challengers right here!" In that moment, his domineering aura surged, and he became the master of the arena.

"What a domineering presence. Allow me, Mo Yu of the Mo Family, to accept this challenge!" A figure in black then drifted onto the Martial Arts Arena. A tight black uniform hugged his powerful physique, and his Cultivation was almost completely concealed. He didn’t exude a sharp, aggressive presence; instead, he gave off a gentle aura, like a cool, soft morning dew brushing against one’s cheek.

’Seventh Layer of the Spirit Refining Stage... These families are truly brimming with geniuses,’ Lin Xuan thought, his expression unchanging. He had dared to make such a bold declaration; he wasn’t afraid of any challenger.

"Before we begin, I’d like to ask Brother Lin a question. The Cloud-Entering Form seems to be a Lin Family technique, does it not? I wonder how Brother Lin came to learn it?" Mo Yu’s gaze was gentle, but his words were clearly intended to force Lin Xuan to align himself with the Lin Family.

Rumors were swirling in the outside world that Lin Yunlong was a member of the Lin Family, a claim the family had always denied. Now, Lin Xuan had just used the Cloud-Entering Form, which left everyone not only shocked but also deeply confused. His mastery of the technique was clearly not the result of a year or two of practice, but many.

"All those who share the same surname are like one big family. It’s not surprising that the Lin’s Staff Technique was passed down through my ancestors. Do you have any other questions?" Lin Xuan said coolly. "I won’t deny it—I have a good relationship with the Lin Family’s Clan Leader. I’m choosing to stand with the Lin Family. So what?"

Pure dominance. His words were blunt. He was choosing to stand with the Lin Family, and what could any of them do about it?

’He was no longer his former, weak self. He could now stand on his own two feet. He could protect the Lin Family. He could face these geniuses head-on. If he wanted to save his true Lin Family, he had to start by protecting this branch. If he couldn’t even protect a branch family, how could he ever avenge his main family!’

Below the stage, Lin Feng was deeply moved, and his eyes grew slightly red. He felt that Lin Xuan had truly grown up. ’This is the true Young Master!’

What Lin Feng worried about most was that the enemies of the main family would find out about Lin Xuan. Whether people like the Lu Family knew was irrelevant. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone to such great lengths to protect Lin Xuan. His greatest fear was discovery by the main family’s enemies, but he also worried that if their own faction was defeated, Lin Xuan would at least have a chance at survival.

But now, he wasn’t afraid anymore. Their backer had won, Lin Xuan had grown stronger, and they no longer needed to fear these other families.

Lin Xuan himself had long stopped worrying about being discovered by his enemies. He was focused on the here and now. People were trying to walk all over them; how could he not strike back?

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