Chapter 20 (2/2)

Sounds of sighs were heard from the crowd as they mourned for Lin Yan.

After all, according to the spreading rumors, Lin Han had amputated an arm off Lin Lang who ranked seventh strongest in Outer Residence. After that incident, no one dared to provoke this man anymore.

Perhaps, apart from the top five strongest of Outer Residence, no one else was able to suppress this man named Lin Han.

Every Outer Residence disciple was familiar with Lin Han, but not the Inner Residence elder.

A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes as he witnessed the sudden change of expression on Lin Yan’s face.

Hence, he shifted his attention toward Lin Han.

Could it be possible that this young-looking man dressed in green was a somewhat powerful presence in the Outer Residence?

He seemed to know nothing about the young man.

A few of those current Inner Residence disciples among the crowd also did not recognize Lin Han. After all, Lin Han’s reputation had only recently risen in the Outer Residence, so it was not surprising that the people from Inner Residence had no idea about his presence.

“One blow from the sword,” announced Lin Han out of the blue.

He no longer had to keep his talents hidden since he was already here, participating in the clan competition.

Lin Han knew very well that the better he performed, the more attention he would receive from the sect residence upper-level.

Perhaps remaining humble was the right thing for him to do in the past, but it would be silly of him to conceal his talents at this moment.

“One blow…” Lin Yan muttered this with bitterness although he was well-aware that Lin Han was qualified to challenge that.

“One blow?”

“A nameless lad like him seems really puffed up with pride and arrogance.”

However, those Inner Residence disciples only sneered as they all thought Lin Han regarded too highly of himself.

Even the Inner Residence elder who was moderating the competition frowned his brows slightly as he thought to himself, ‘This young man in green is perhaps overly confident.’

“No matter what, I still want to have a fair and square fight against you!” Lin Yan’s eyes suddenly twinkled with brilliance as a great fight intent surged in him.

Lin Han smiled ever so slightly.

He was ever so slightly impressed with Lin Yan for showing such strong fighting intent under these circumstances.

“Alright, I’ll yield to you ten moves so you can show me all you’ve got,” announced Lin Han all of the sudden.

Ten moves?

The smirks on the Inner Residence disciples’ faces grew even wider as they anticipated Lin Han to make a fool of himself.

“Sure, Brother Lin Han, your teachings will be much appreciated!”

Lin Yan took in a sharp inhale and his martial arts fourth tier beginner level True Elements were released at once.

In an instant, the surrounding air became burning hot.

As it turned out, Lin Yan’s True Element was of the rare fire attribute.

“Flaming Sky Palm!”

Bang! Bang! Bang…

Lin Yan was performing a set of medium-grade martial arts – Flaming Sky Palm.

He prompted his True Element so that every move he made carried a faint flame of great lethality on his palms.

However, Lin Han only extended his arms slowly in response and successfully dissipated each of the Flaming Sky Palms. The flame on Lin Yan’s palms seemed to not have any effect on him at all.

“That’s ten.”

Without warning, Lin Han’s voice rang in the air.

Clang!

A noise as loud as a clap of thunder rang at the same time when a ray of gleaming sword-light cut through the air.

Boom!

In the next second, Lin Yan’s body was attacked by the blade of a longsword and he was immediately flung out of the survival arena.

“Screech!”

Lin Han returned the sword to its scabbard. He stood motionless on the arena as his expressionless eyes glanced into the distance.

Lin Yan was not hurt.

He quickly rose to his feet and saluted to Lin Han who was on the arena. “Brother Lin Han, I appreciate your teachings very much. My Flaming Sky Palm has finally progressed from Minor Advancement boundary to Major Advancement boundary!”

Lin Yan’s act of gratification caused many of the Outer Residence disciples to look at Lin Han in confusion.

Perhaps Lin Han was not as wicked as the people had rumored.

“That’s one explosive blow!”

By now, those Inner Residence disciples who were jeering at Lin Han earlier had put on a solemn expression.

Before these disciples could catch a good look at Lin Han removing his sword, Lin Yan’s body had already been flung out of the arena.

This level of swordsmanship was completely terrifying!

It might even be an above-average skill among the Inner Residence disciples.

That Inner Residence elder who thought Lin Han was unbelievably egoistic and arrogance could not help but muttered to himself, “Quick Draw Sword… Is it possible that this Outer Residence disciple has advanced this extreme sword skill into the Pin… Pinnacle Boundary?” A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes as he thought.

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