After the Su Family's troops departed,
the Lin Family's council hall was shrouded in deathly silence.
Everything had happened too quickly!
In seven days, Lin Yi was to face Su Qingxue on the Life and Death Platform to fight a duel to the death!
To anyone, this was a life-and-death battle with no chance of victory!
"Lin Yi, you, a criminal awaiting punishment, who allowed you to privately challenge others to a duel?"
After the Su Family had left, the Great Elder Lin Shan suddenly burst out, scolding Lin Yi: "You harmed your own clan, killing my grandson Lin Peng, and you've committed a capital crime already!"
"Family Head, please issue an order immediately, allow me to execute this wretch on the spot, and avenge my grandson!"
As soon as Lin Shan said this, everyone's expression changed.
"What, this kid actually killed Lin Peng?"
According to the Lin Family Rules, harming one's own clan warranted the death penalty!
Moreover, the one who died was the grandson of the Great Elder.
"Lin Yi, how do you explain this matter?"
Lin Zhe glared at Lin Yi.
Unexpectedly, Lin Yi shook his head slowly and said, "The Great Elder must be senile and incoherent, spouting nonsense without logic."
"I, Lin Yi, am but a waste of Qing City, what capability could I possess to kill Lin Peng who was already at the Seventh Level of the Body Refining Realm?"
"Does that make sense? Is that possible?"
"Yes!"
"Lin Yi, where does he get the strength? It's simply illogical!"
Many of the Lin Family Elders nodded in agreement, thinking that what Lin Yi said made more logical sense.
"This brat killed my grandson right before my eyes! Could I possibly mistake that?!"
Lin Shan's expression darkened suddenly, burning with rage.
Then, he stepped forward quickly, cupping his fists towards the Family Head Lin Zhe, and said: "Family Head, please allow me to carry out the execution myself, to strike him with a staff in the court and avenge my grandson!"
However,
Lin Zhe had not yet made a decision,
when Lin Yi suddenly stepped forward and said in a harsh tone, "Family Head, I believe that the Great Elder Lin Shan harbors malice and plans to harm the entire Lin Family, he should be executed!"
This statement pierced through everyone's hearts.
All the other Lin Family Elders were utterly shocked.
Even Lin Shan himself was stunned before he grasped the meaning, and then his eyes filled with murderous intent as he roared: "This wretch is talking nonsense, slandering an elder of the clan, his crime is even greater!"
"I earnestly request to execute this child immediately!"
"Lin Yi, what evidence do you have for your words?"
Lin Zhe narrowed his eyes, looking directly at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi sneered coldly, glancing at Lin Shan beside him, and said: "Family Head, I have just agreed to a life-and-death duel with Su Qingxue in seven days' time, and now Lin Shan is trying every means to kill me."
"Even a fool knows that if they kill me now, Su Qingxue will win the duel without a fight after seven days!"
"By acting this way, the Great Elder is clearly hoping for our Lin Family to lose the duel and be annexed by the Su Family! Such a sinister intention, Family Head, don't you agree he deserves death?"
The moment he finished speaking, the great hall became immediately silent.
You could hear a pin drop.
It had to be said, Lin Yi's words did have some merit!
The Su Family clearly would not be content with just killing a Lin Yi.
Their true intention was to annex the entire Lin Family!
If Lin Yi lost the duel, the Su Family would take advantage of the situation and swallow up the Lin Family!
This life-and-death duel was of vital importance to the Lin Family.
"Utter nonsense! Fellow elders, do not let this child incite you."
Lin Shan sneered, "With this waste on the Life and Death Platform, wouldn't he just be handing his head to Su Qingxue?"
"Do you really think that he can defeat Su Qingxue on the Life and Death Platform?"
"Let's not talk about that now, at least, I've secured seven days for our clan."
Lin Yi looked at Lin Shan with a mocking face, "Unlike someone, who as a clan Great Elder, only knows how to bully his own people and cannot even straighten his back before outsiders, as spineless as a groveling dog!"
"You!"
Lin Shan was uncontrollably furious, "Believe it or not, I can kill you right here and now!"
"Stop!"
At the main seat, Lin Zhe finally made a statement. He looked at the Great Elder Lin Shan and said coldly, "If you kill Lin Yi, who will fight for the Lin Family in the life-and-death duel seven days from now?"
"Great Elder, there are priorities in all matters, and we must focus on the bigger picture!"
Lin Shan's face turned ashen. "The one who died is my grandson, not yours, Lin Zhe. Of course, you think it's none of your concern."
"Lin Shan, you're being presumptuous!"
Now, Lin Zhe was angry too. "Do you even acknowledge me as the Family Head anymore?!"
"I'm putting it here today, Lin Yi is off-limits, and if anything happens to him within these seven days, don't blame the family for being impolite to you!"
Seeing Lin Zhe issue a stern threat,
Lin Shan's face turned extremely ugly.
Even if Lin Zhe wasn't usually involved, he was still the Family Head of the Lin Family.
Both in terms of status and strength, he was far above him.
Therefore, even though he still wanted Lin Yi dead, Lin Shan could only suppress his killing intent for the time being.
But that didn't mean he would no longer aim to kill Lin Yi.
It was just that the timing would probably have to be pushed back.
"Lin Yi, how confident are you in the life-and-death duel seven days from now?"
Lin Zhe looked towards Lin Yi, who stood at the center of the hall, and asked.
However, after asking, he felt the question was somewhat redundant.
The gap between Lin Yi and Su Qingxue was clear for anyone to see.
It was like comparing a common chicken to a phoenix.
They were not on the same level at all, how could one compare?
"One hundred percent."
"I am one hundred percent confident!"
To everyone's surprise, Lin Yi's response stunned both Lin Zhe and the Lin Family Elders.
"Big talk for someone without the substance!"
Lin Shan sneered coldly.
"Family Head, I've had a sudden breakthrough recently; my five viscera and six bowels, along with the Ren and Du meridians, have all been opened up in just a few days!"
"If I can receive the support of the family's resources, I am confident that I can break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm within seven days!"
However, Lin Yi's words were met with only a series of mocking glances.
"Break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm?"
"Lin Yi, you're just bragging without drafting a script!"
How could a natural-born waste with blocked meridians suddenly have a breakthrough?
Even if he had a sudden breakthrough and managed to improve by one or two minor realms, that would only be the level of the Second or Third Level of the Body Refining Realm.
To reach the Spirit Transformation Realm was, to say the least, light-years away.
"I am already at the Ninth Level of the Body Refining Realm!"
Ignoring the numerous mocking gazes, Lin Yi proudly declared.
The next moment.
Word followed by deed.
The aura of the Ninth Level of the Body Refining Realm suddenly burst forth from Lin Yi's body!
Inside the grand hall, all the noise instantly ceased!
Absolute silence ensued.
Could it be… he really achieved the Ninth Level of the Body Refining Realm?
All the Lin Family Elders stood there dumbstruck.
"Indeed, he has reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm!"
Shock filled Lin Zhe's eyes.
His heart was surprised and delighted.
Who would have thought that this so-called family waste had, unbeknownst to them, cultivated to such a level?
Though still not comparable to Su Qingxue, the Heavenly Pride Girl,
Lin Zhe and the Lin Family Elders saw a glimmer of hope.
"This little beast has been hiding so deeply?"
"It appears he must be eliminated as soon as possible!"
Feeling the astonishing fluctuations emanating from Lin Yi, the murderous intent in the Great Elder Lin Shan's eyes surged forth like a tangible force.