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Chapter 172: Slaying Two in the Formation, Seizing the Thunder Source
After hearing Lin Dong's explanation, Lin Yan was determined to obtain the Thunder Crystal. His resolve was clear, and his bold spirit shone through. Lin Dong, however, couldn't help but smirk at his confidence.
"Lin Yan, my brother, can the two of us really handle the sheer number of people on both sides?" Lin Dong asked, his tone tinged with concern. "Besides, when I scouted earlier, I discovered that both sides have experts in the Formation state. That's quite a challenge."
Lin Yan merely shrugged, a confident smile on his face. "Leave it to me," he said. "Though there are many of them, their levels aren't sufficient. They're just ants, easy to crush. As for those two in the Formation state... Can they really be called experts? They're not even as formidable as the demonic beast I fought before reaching the Consummate Formation state."
Lin Dong realized the truth in Lin Yan's words. He had been viewing the situation from his own perspective, where he had only reached the Yuan Dan state. There were many warriors on both sides who had also achieved the Yuan Dan state, and the leaders of both groups were at the Initial Formation state. For him, facing these people would indeed be problematic. But from Lin Yan's perspective, everything changed.
Lin Yan's strength had already reached the Consummate Formation state, and he could fight opponents at even higher levels. In this situation, those below his level stood no chance against him. His recent battle with the Consummate Formation state demonic beast was a testament to this; he had easily defeated it even before perfecting his jade body. Now, with his half-jade body, he was even more formidable.
Realizing this, Lin Dong nodded in resignation. Although he had been striving to catch up to Lin Yan, the gap between them seemed to be widening rather than closing. He felt a pang of bitterness and a sudden sense of loss.
Noticing Lin Dong's mood, Lin Yan patted him on the chest, encouraging him. "Cheer up, lad! There's no time for depression. If you want to catch up, work even harder! I believe you can do it."
Lin Dong nodded seriously at Lin Yan's words. Lin Yan initially wanted to attack the Thunder Crystal directly, but after Lin Dong's persuasion, he decided to wait. The evolution of the Thunder Crystal was only two days away, and that would be its weakest moment. Lin Yan agreed it was a good idea to bide their time.
Two days passed quickly. During this time, the two factions below had multiple clashes. Lin Yan, having nothing better to do, watched the fights and learned the names of the two factions: the Di House and the Liu House, both powerful families in the area. However, he paid little attention to these details, as the Thunder Crystal would ultimately be his. He remained unconcerned with the battles below.
"Rumble!" Thunderclouds gathered in the sky, and Lin Yan ceased being a passive observer. He saw a giant beast on a mountain roaring furiously. As it roared, a powerful and violent aura expanded from the Thunder Crystal, as if it was going berserk. Soon, lightning bolts began to fall from the sky. Meanwhile, the Thunder Crystal Beast charged forward, bravely facing the lightning.
With each strike of lightning, the beast's roars grew more anguished. "It seems it made it," Lin Yan observed. The storm clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and the Thunder Crystal Beast appeared more powerful. This indicated its successful evolution, but unfortunately, the real challenge was just beginning.
"Form the battlefield!" As expected, when the beast passed its tribulation, the Di and Liu families below realized it was at its weakest. Without delay, both sides formed formations and attacked the Thunder Crystal Beast. All kinds of martial arts and spiritual treasures were launched toward the beast, resulting in waves of violent attacks. Under this onslaught, the Di and Liu families even temporarily collaborated, setting aside their mutual enmity to focus on the beast.
The Thunder Crystal Beast was pushed back by the attacks. In its strongest state, those below would not have been a threat. However, in its current weakened state, it struggled to survive against the combined assault. "It's time!" Lin Yan declared as the beast reached its limit. At this critical moment, it opened its mouth and emitted a large bolt of energy. The lightning radiated a dazzling light as the beast's eyes turned completely opaque.
The brief cooperation between the Di and Liu families ended immediately. They began attacking each other again, while the leaders of both houses flew toward the descending bolt of lightning. But at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in the air. It was a tall, handsome young man dressed in black, with purple cloud wings fluttering behind him.
Before the leaders of the Di and Liu families could reach the lightning, the young man intercepted it and grabbed it. Looking at the two leaders with a mocking expression, he taunted, "Who is this brat, and why is he holding the lightning? Hand over the lightning now!"
The two leaders were immediately infuriated. Ignoring their mutual conflict, they lunged at the young man. "Heavy Mountain Blade Technique!" "Sharp Bones Sword!" Each used their master techniques, showing no mercy to the young man. But the young man was not lenient either. Seeing them charge at him, a mocking smile appeared on his face. He casually tossed the lightning upward while his massive body moved like a shadow.
Before the two leaders could react, the young man was already in front of them. A flash of lightning appeared within him. He punched each of them in the head, smashing their skulls. The two leaders felt their heads spin momentarily. Before they could react, they became two rolling heads, dead beyond dead.
At this moment, the lightning in the sky finally fell. Lin Yan caught it with one hand. Looking at the warriors below, he asked indifferently, "Does anyone else want this lightning?"
(End of Chapter)