Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Sect Master, Save Me!
Chapter 47: Sect Master, Save Me!
Suddenly, the hawk-nosed elder's expression changed drastically.
His right hand had mysteriously caught fire, and the flames were quickly spreading up his arm.
In a panic, the elder pulled a waterskin from his Qiankun Bag and splashed its contents over his hand.
However, the flames showed no sign of weakening—in fact, they burned even fiercer.
"Try using Yuan Power!"
On the other side, Wei Tong, who was currently suppressing Lin Zhentian, noticed the situation and shouted a reminder.
Hearing this, the elder immediately channeled all his Yuan Power to his right hand. He found that while it could slow the spread, it still couldn't extinguish the flames.
At that moment, Lin Xiao seized the opportunity, condensing a Blazing Fire Seal and hurling it straight at the hawk-nosed elder.
"Sect Master, help me!"
The elder's face twisted in fear as he saw the flaming handprint approaching. He dashed toward Wei Tong in desperation.
"Hmph!"
Wei Tong snorted coldly. He struck Lin Zhentian back with a punch, then opened his palm and rapidly condensed terrifying Pure Yuan Qi.
A crushing force spread from his palm.
"Thousand-Crack Palm!"
Wei Tong roared. His glowing palm clashed violently with the oncoming Blazing Fire Seal.
Boom!
The fiery handprint shattered on impact, and Wei Tong's palm continued forward, striking Lin Xiao directly in the shoulder.
Crash!
Even though Lin Xiao twisted his body to avoid a fatal blow, the hit still landed hard—sending him flying like a kite with a severed string.
Pfft!
He coughed up a mouthful of blood midair.
"Master, please…"
The hawk-nosed elder rushed up with his flaming arm extended, begging for help.
Wei Tong frowned slightly, then grabbed the elder's arm and used Pure Yuan Qi to finally extinguish the fire.
But the elder's entire forearm was already charred, looking like a roasted pig's trotter.
"Go help deal with the Lin family's guards!"
Wei Tong waved him off with visible disgust and turned to continue battling Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao alone.
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Meanwhile, Gu Ying, the Bloodclad Sect's Deputy Master, was stunned by the spiritual force Lin Dong had just displayed.
"A Rune Master this young? In a place like Qingyang Town?"
Lin Dong didn't answer. Instead, he focused on his life sigil within the Niwan Palace.
Thump, thump…
With each pulse, a surge of spiritual power swept out from Lin Dong's mind, bearing down on Gu Ying.
Sensing the strength of Lin Dong's spiritual pressure, Gu Ying was shaken.
He's only a One-Seal Rune Master. Why is his spiritual power this strong?!
Realizing the danger, Gu Ying's killing intent surged.
This kind of genius must be destroyed! Or he'll become a threat later!
Without hesitation, Gu Ying summoned two hiltless sword beams, which shot toward Lin Dong's throat and heart like lightning!
But Lin Dong, using spiritual force to sense the trajectory, dodged nimbly, narrowly avoiding both blades.
At the same time, he launched a counterattack—hundreds of Fragmented Yuansteel needles shot forth with terrifying speed!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The swarm of hair-thin needles blanketed Gu Ying.
Alarmed, Gu Ying quickly recalled his sword beams to block.
Clang clang clang!
A series of crisp clashes rang out.
Slash!
Though most were blocked, a dozen or so needles pierced Gu Ying's flesh, drawing blood.
Some deflected needles even struck Bloodclad Sect disciples behind him, causing screams of agony.
One unlucky disciple was hit in the forehead—dead on the spot!
"Damn it!"
Enraged by the ambush and injuries, Gu Ying's face twisted in fury.
He narrowed his eyes and gathered a surge of spiritual power, launching it at Lin Dong.
Boom!
A silent spiritual clash erupted between the two, and both fighters shuddered violently.
To Lin Dong's surprise, Gu Ying's spiritual strength wasn't much higher than his own.
Encouraged, Lin Dong gritted his teeth and unleashed the secret technique passed down by Lin Fan:
"Blade of the Mind!"
With a mental shout, Lin Dong summoned a razor-sharp invisible spiritual blade and slashed it toward Gu Ying's consciousness.
This kid may not have reached Two-Seal, but his spiritual power is far beyond ordinary!
Gu Ying was startled. Just as he sensed impending danger, he immediately summoned his two life sigils and formed them into shields, protecting his Niwan Palace.
Ding!
In Gu Ying's mind, a crisp impact echoed.
His sigils trembled violently under Lin Dong's blade, and his body froze for a brief moment—just long enough for Lin Dong to take advantage.
But unfortunately, the backlash of colliding spiritual forces caused Lin Dong's own mind to reel, preventing him from pressing the attack.
If not for that, Gu Ying might already be dead.
This brat is trouble. I can't hold back anymore!
Eyes flashing, Gu Ying unleashed his own spiritual technique—Spirit Needle!
The fierce spiritual attack crashed into Lin Dong's defenses, locking the two in a brief stalemate.
Then Gu Ying went all in—he summoned his two life sigils, sending a powerful shockwave to crush Lin Dong's mental defenses.
At the last second, Lin Dong's own life sigil flew out of his Niwan Palace…
And absorbed both of Gu Ying's sigils—and his Spirit Needle!
When it returned to Lin Dong's mind, he stood there in shock—elated.
Gu Ying, meanwhile, looked utterly miserable. He was coughing up blood, and his mental energy was nearly ruined.
"You… you possess a Life Sigil?!"
Gu Ying stared at Lin Dong, eyes filled with greed and disbelief.
"Give me the method to cultivate a Life Sigil. I'll convince the Sect Master to spare your family. What do you say?"
"Sure."
Lin Dong smiled coldly and approached, producing a jade slip from his robe.
Gu Ying's eyes gleamed and reached out…
Only to freeze as he sensed hundreds of deadly auras locking onto him.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Hundreds of Fragmented Yuansteel needles shot toward his vital points like lightning.
Clang clang clang!
He barely blocked a few with his sword beams and cried out:
"Sect Master, save me!"
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