He had killed a guard at the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm in a single clash. The four newly arrived Qi Sea Realm guards all wore grim expressions; it seemed they had just realized something.

Looking around, they finally noticed the bodies of nine Qi Sea Realm guards lying in pools of blood across the Martial Arts Training Ground.

"This... can’t be possible. One person killed nine Qi Sea Realm Martial Artists," one of them stammered.

’To think that a Martial Artist at the Ninth Layer of the Opening Realm could kill nine experts in the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm... That’s impossible, even with a Blood Burning Pill.’

"What a bunch of idiots! Hurry and get the captain! This kid’s a monster! Anyone at the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm is no match for him!" Seeing the four hesitate, the three guards who had already retreated to a corner shouted at them. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Only then did the others realize what an incredible figure this person targeted by the Young Master was, to be capable of slaughtering so many in the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm.

Seeing the fear take root in their hearts and their desire to call for reinforcements, Lin Yun stated flatly, "I said it before. However many members of the Wang Family step into this Martial Arts Training Ground today, that’s how many I’ll kill."

Normally, if threatened by a mere Martial Artist at the Ninth Layer of the Opening Realm, they would have swarmed forward and beaten him to death. Now, however, Lin Yun’s words sent an icy chill straight to their core.

This was no empty threat from Lin Yun; he had the power to back it up. In his eyes, an ordinary cultivator at the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm was a complete pushover.

"Is that so? Boy, I don’t care who you are. After killing so many of my Wang Family’s people today, you’re not walking out of this courtyard alive." While the others were still gripped by terror, a middle-aged man in fine robes walked in.

The man’s gait was exceptionally steady. Perhaps due to his age, he was slightly stout, but his face gave off a sinister feeling. From his appearance alone, one could tell he was a very calculating individual.

Seeing the man approach, Wang Yun was so relieved he was on the verge of tears. "Father, you’re finally here!" he cried out, his voice thick with emotion.

That’s right. The man was none other than Wang Yun’s father, the current Patriarch of the Wang Family, Wang Tianwu. His cultivation had already reached the Ninth Layer of the Qi Sea Realm, and he was only a single step away from the Primordial Ocean Realm.

Lin Yun’s brow furrowed as he sensed Wang Tianwu’s cultivation. ’The Late Stage of the Qi Sea Realm... He’s unbeatable for me as I am now. The difference in our cultivation is too great.’

He didn’t panic, though. ’I still have a trump card. Even against Wang Tianwu, if I catch him by surprise, I can still seriously injure or even kill him.’

"Boy, no matter who you are, you die today." With Wang Tianwu’s appearance, the Royal Guard clearly regained their courage. An expert at the Late Stage of the Qi Sea Realm had given them hope.

Wang Yun tried to run to Wang Tianwu, but after only a few steps, Lin Yun thrust his Bone Spear, its tip aimed directly at him.

Without even a glance, Lin Yun simply pointed his Bone Spear at Wang Yun, who immediately froze. The sheer brutality Lin Yun had displayed had completely intimidated him. It was no exaggeration to say that Lin Yun had left a permanent shadow in Wang Yun’s heart.

"Boy, you’re arrogant," said Wang Tianwu. "But you must understand that in the Martial World, arrogance is built on a foundation of strength. Arrogance without strength is just a death wish."

Hearing this, Lin Yun’s expression remained unchanged, his eyes brimming with killing intent. He sent a mental message to Little Ape, who had been resting on his shoulder. The reason he hadn’t let Little Ape act yet was precisely because he had anticipated someone stronger than the Early Stage of the Qi Sea Realm would show up.

It was just as Lin Yun had expected, only it wasn’t an expert from the Mid-Stage of the Qi Sea Realm who had appeared, but the Wang Family Patriarch himself: Wang Tianwu, from the Late Stage of the Qi Sea Realm.

But it didn’t matter. Things had already reached a point where there was no possibility of reconciliation. And since he had a trump card, Lin Yun wasn’t particularly afraid of Wang Tianwu.

Upon receiving Lin Yun’s mental command, Little Ape instantly grew to be taller than a man. Its blood-red fur radiated a brutal aura as the presence of a Tier Two Demon Beast erupted from its body.

Only then did the crowd realize that Little Ape, which had been resting on Lin Yun’s shoulder, wasn’t a pet but a Tier Two Demon Beast with Combat Power on par with Lin Yun’s own.

"My god... if they had teamed up from the start, we’d probably all be dead by now," a Qi Sea Realm guard said, his voice laced with fear.

Wang Tianwu glanced at Little Ape, his expression remaining calm. He was confident he could kill them both even in a two-on-one fight. "So you had another card to play," he said. "But it’s useless. True strength isn’t about numbers."

"I agree," Lin Yun retorted. "Just like your Royal Guard—utterly fragile."

At these words, the expression on Wang Tianwu’s face shifted. Today’s losses had been truly disastrous. Ten guards at the Qi Sea Realm and over thirty at the Opening Realm had been killed.

One had to understand that the resources required to train a single Qi Sea Realm guard were not a small sum. To lose ten at once was a grievous blow, even for a great and prosperous clan like the Wang Family.

"Very good. Very good," Wang Tianwu said with a cold laugh. "Still sharp-tongued with death staring you in the face. Today, the Wang Family will be your grave." Then, he attacked.

He thrust a palm at Lin Yun. As someone who had reached the Ninth Layer of the Qi Sea Realm, Wang Tianwu’s Combat Power was more than ten times greater than that of an Early Stage cultivator. From that simple palm strike alone, Lin Yun knew he couldn’t take it head-on.

Using Inch Step, both Lin Yun and Little Ape dodged the blow. Immediately after, the man and the beast closed in on Wang Tianwu, flanking him.

Reaching Wang Tianwu, Little Ape threw a ferocious punch, its fist glowing with blood-red light. Yet, in the face of Little Ape’s all-out attack, Wang Tianwu didn’t even budge, simply meeting the blow with a punch of his own.

The two fists collided. Little Ape was immediately sent flying, spitting out mouthfuls of blood in mid-air. It was clear Wang Tianwu had injured it severely.

With Little Ape knocked back by a single punch, Lin Yun seized the opportunity and thrust his spear. Wang Tianwu, however, had a sharp eye. Recognizing the deadliness of the Bone Spear, he chose not to block it directly.

With a swift movement, he easily dodged Lin Yun’s attack. Having reached the Ninth Layer of the Qi Sea Realm, Wang Tianwu was several times faster and stronger than Lin Yun.

Circling behind Lin Yun, Wang Tianwu slammed a fist into his back. CRACK! The sound of breaking bones echoed as Lin Yun violently spat out several mouthfuls of blood, his body sent flying dozens of meters before he collapsed to the ground.

Unable to withstand even a single blow. The power of the Late Stage of the Qi Sea Realm was truly immense. As Lin Yun struggled back to his feet, Little Ape came to his side.

In a single exchange, the disparity in their power was made completely clear. Wang Tianwu had an overwhelming advantage.

This outcome was a welcome sight for the members of the Wang Family. Cruel smiles spread across their faces. In their eyes, with the Patriarch making a move, Lin Yun’s death was a certainty.

Ignoring their stares, a crazed look appeared on Lin Yun’s face. After a quick mental exchange with Little Ape, the two prepared to risk everything in one last, desperate struggle.