Chapter 41: Challenge

Lin Han stood in the survival arena.

He glanced at the fifty stone pillars.

Through his Spirit Master Heavenly Eye, he saw through each Inner Residence disciple’s strength and realized that they were all around the fifth tier of martial arts.

Lin Ruyan and Lin Tian who finished fifteenth and twentieth respectively possessed strong combat prowess as well; they were on the cusp of sixth tier martial arts.

Upon seeing this, Lin Han was taken aback.

‘Looks like I wasn’t the only one who improved, the others have been advancing quickly too.’

Nevertheless, Lin Han had a chance encounter during his trip to Broken Sky Forest. Without activating his Dragon Emperor Combat Body, he could still put up a good fight against his opponents.

Even Lin Han himself was unaware of how powerful he actually was.

By his estimate, without activating the Dragon Emperor Combat Body, he would be able to go up against a master who had just entered sixth tier martial arts.

If he activated the body to increase his combat power by three times, consuming huge amounts of True Element, he could very well go against a powerhouse at the peak of sixth tier martial arts!

By observing through his Spirit Master Heavenly Eye, he noticed that the top ten Inner Residence disciples were in sixth tier martial arts, but their energies varied from one another.

Lin Gutian who was the strongest sat on the highest stone pillar. He wore a black robe, and was resting with his eyes closed in a dignified manner.

Nobody could shake him off his pillar!

Lin Han was secretly surprised because he could not see through his cultivation base completely even by using his Spirit Master Heavenly Eye.

He could only deduce that Lin Gutian was already at the cusp of the Grandmaster Boundary, or he had already entered seventh tier martial art and became a Grandmaster!

It was indeed quite fearsome for Lin Gutian for his cultivation base to be at such a level at such a young age.

Lin Han would have been in awe, but ever since he witnessed the incredible power of the mysterious man and lady at Broken Sky Forest’s canyon, he was no longer amazed by Lin Gutian.

“Hmm?”

Right then, Lin Han sensed killing intent from above.

‘Lin Duanjian!’

Lin Han looked at him coldly.

He had already put Lin Duanjian in his list of targets and was determined to kill him.

Since Lin Gutian was likely in Grandmaster Boundary already, while Lin Han could fight toe to toe with him by activating his Dragon Emperor Combat Body, a victory was unlikely.

“I’m taking the third spot.”

Lin Han suddenly announced indifferently. It was as though he was pointing at Lin Duanjian with a sword.

He decided to use his chance on Lin Duanjian after careful consideration.

Firstly, he might not be able to defeat Lin Gutian even if he exerted all his force. If that were the case he would not be qualified to enter the Inner Residence.

After all, his cultivation period was too short, and he was still far from being the “Five Prides” of Broken Sky City.

Secondly, it would not mean anything even if he won Lin Gutian by using all of his trump cards. This was because the top three from the Martial Arts Tea Party would receive the same treatment, and would be equally rewarded. It was the generous reward that Lin Han really wanted, hence the ranking was unimportant.

Thirdly, Lin Han knew that Lin Badao would be alerted if he revealed his full combat power. This would only ruin his plan to kill him.

Fourthly, which was also the most important point…. Lin Han was determined to kill Lin Duanjian.

It was time for him to disgrace that man.

While Lin Han was full of determination, he was not reckless.

In fact, after his Essence, Qi and Spirit were transformed by the Golden Spirit Fire, he was emotionally steadier than his peers.

After analyzing calmly and considering the possibilities, he decided to…

He decided to challenge Lin Duanjian to kill him in the survival arena!

Right after Lin Han declared his intentions, the crowd was in an uproar.

‘Lin Han’s going to challenge Lin Duan Jian, who’s ranked third?!’

‘Is he out of his mind!?’

Many of the Outer Residence disciples were worried. Even though Lin Han was the “unbeaten myth” to them, they knew that Lin Duanjian who was ranked third in the Inner Residence was extremely powerful.

“Lin Han’s being too careless.”

“So what if he’s the king of rookies in the Outer Residence? He’s so presumptuous!”

“Is he challenging Lin Duanjian right away? Hehe, that fella’s fearless.”

The Inner Residence disciples were scornful.

Since they were also from the Inner Residence, they were aware of how terrifying the top three disciples were.

Even the sect residence’s elders furrowed their brows.

‘This junior is being too overconfident, isn’t he?’

“Hahaha! Lin Han you little b*stard, you’re courting death. Looks like I won’t have to kill you myself…” Lin Badao was instantly delighted.

Despite all that, Lin Ruyan was the only person who remained calm.

She was confident of the green-robed man in the survival arena.

‘Since “Uncle Ghost” fancies him, he’s definitely not anything ordinary.’

Furthermore, Lin Ruyan and Lin Han were quite close. She knew that he was a tenacious person who would not boast so casually.

Not far away from Lin Ruyan, another young disciple was displeased.

The disciple was Lin Cai, who was ranked fourth.

During the Outer Residence Competition, he was indifferent about Lin Han.

However, Lin Han was the one who did not “spare a glance” for him this time as he skipped him to challenge Lin Duanjian who was ranked third.

Lin Cai felt humiliated.

A cruel smile could be seen on his face. “Even I can’t withstand Lin Duanjian’s sword technique. Lin Han, you’ll be chopped into pieces soon…”

On the other hand, Lin Jiao who was ranked fifth looked at Lin Han with her beautiful eyes. She seemed to think highly of him.

Lin Han’s overbearing announcement earlier attracted everyone’s attention. The crowd was focused on his battle with Lin Duanjian.

Even Lin Gutian, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes slightly.

He glanced at Lin Han.

‘Fifth tier martial arts?’

As soon as Lin Gutian detected Lin Han’s aura, he was no longer interested. He looked away as he was disappointed.

When he looked to the side, he smiled when he noticed a graceful figure in a dark green dress.

‘Lin Ruyan.’

The mysterious and powerful Lin Gutian never regarded anyone, but he seemed to be moved by Lin Ruyan.

It made sense since she was exceedingly beautiful. She had a strong cultivation base, and was also very favored in the Lin Clan Sect Residence.

Anyone would be moved by a beautiful gifted lady like her.

In fact, Lin Han who was set on pursuing strength and power was also stunned by her beauty under the moonlight that night.

That being said, Lin Han only had one aim at the moment since he bore the will and mission of the First Ancient Dragon Emperor.

His aim was to become more and more powerful!

He wanted to become powerful enough to search the strange Ancient Land, and to kill “Ice Goddess” Lan Bingyan, the ruthless lady who harmed the Dragon Emperor.

Therefore, Lin Han went with the flow when it came to relationships with the opposite sex, and he would not express his feelings on purpose.

“Lin Han, very well!”

Lin Duanjian sneered and leaped down from the huge stone pillar.

He looked at Lin Han who was calm with a strong killing intent as he said, “Huh, I’d thought that you’d escaped out of fear, but you’re standing on the survival arena now, and you’re even challenging me… I don’t get it. Where do you get your courage from?”

“What are you, really? Do I even need courage to challenge you?” Lin Han uttered coldly.

“You…”

Lin Duanjian did not expect Lin Han to speak so coldly. He was furious, but a smirk quickly appeared on his lips. “You’re sharp-tongued, aren’t you! I’ll let you know the meaning of powerlessness and hopelessness!”

Clang!

In a flash, Lin Duanjian swung his black longsword at Lin Han.

He was going to kill Lin Han with one thunderous move!

However, he had no idea that Lin Han was no longer the insignificant ant that he once viewed him as.