Chapter 150: Lin Qi’an’s Unstoppable Rise—A Blow to All Rivals
Zhao Yunji: …
Her impression of Lin Qi’an had been shattered and rebuilt once again. She had thought her recent progress was substantial, yet this man was far more terrifying than the last time she had seen him.
To think he could even summon Purple Heaven Divine Thunder—and he wasn’t even a specialist in lightning techniques!
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“This is impossible!”
From a distance, Ye Yun, Lin Xuan, and Xi Chao, the three Destined Children, stood utterly dumbfounded. Their jaws dropped, unable to form coherent words.
All their hard work, painstakingly herding countless ferocious beasts toward Lin Qi’an, had been for naught. Instead of overwhelming him, they had handed him the perfect opportunity to shine.
Not only had he stolen the spotlight, but he had also claimed all the beasts’ points in one grand sweep.
This result was unacceptable to them. Resentment boiled within, but they could do nothing about it except grit their teeth in frustration.
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In the audience seats of Beiyang Tianjian City, the air was electric with excitement.
All the disciples felt an unparalleled sense of pride. It was as if even the air had become fresher.
Lin Qi’an’s strategic feint had propelled his beast-hunting score to a staggering 324 points, far surpassing the second-highest score of just 51 points.
With the power of an early-stage Celestial Realm cultivator, Lin Qi’an had trampled on the young elites of both the Canglan Dao Domain and Tianhai Dao Domain.
“A single victory for him is a victory for us all!”
“His Highness is unbelievable—he cleared the entire field! That was beyond satisfying!”
“Where are all those people who mocked him earlier? Speak up, I can’t hear you over our celebration!”
“Now, tell me—does His Highness deserve to attend this grand event or not, hmm?”
Meanwhile, the Xiling Hall’s delegation sat in utter humiliation, their faces dark with shame.
This entire beast tide debacle had been initiated by their own people. He’s attempt to incite internal strife had instead gifted Lin Qi’an a legendary victory, turning them into a laughingstock.
“The Xiling Divine Son is truly a clown. Instead of targeting outsiders, he focused on his own people. And now? How amusing is this?”
“So what if his cultivation is high? He’s clearly no match for His Highness!”
The mockery rippled through the crowd, all aimed squarely at the Xiling Divine Hall. Even Xi Chao’s face darkened in displeasure.
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The second group of clowns was, of course, the Tianhai Dao Domain, led by the Kui Dragon Clan.
Kui Jinling clenched her fists, her chest heaving with rage as she bit out through gritted teeth, “Lin Qi’an, I underestimated you!”
“No matter. The real battle lies ahead. When we reach the combat stages, the prodigies of Tianhai Dao Domain will crush you without fail!”
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Within the Tianhai Dao Domain, only two people seemed genuinely pleased—Lu Weishuang and her disciple, Tong Xiang.
“Unbelievable… Brother Lin is that powerful?” Tong Xiang exclaimed, his awe growing with every moment. “It’s beyond anything I could have imagined—he’s only at the early Celestial Realm!”
Lu Weishuang nodded. “Truly exceptional.”
Tong Xiang’s jaw nearly dropped at his master’s rare praise. Lu Weishuang, who seldom lauded anyone, had openly acknowledged Lin Qi’an’s strength. This was no small matter.
Ever since meeting Lin Qi’an, Lu Weishuang seemed revitalized. To her, Lin Qi’an wasn’t just a fellow cultivator—he was the sole link between her and the legacy of the Thunder Emperor, someone she now regarded as a son.
“Fantastic,” Tong Xiang thought to himself. “I must thank Brother Lin properly and learn all I can from him.”
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Su Xueni and Zhao Qingmeng, on the other hand, had never worried about Lin Qi’an. This outcome was entirely within their expectations.
They simply enjoyed the process of watching Lin Qi’an dominate his rivals and slap their faces with overwhelming force. Seeing their man bask in glory was immensely satisfying.
“See?” Mu Qingzhu said with a chuckle, ruffling Lin Hongyu’s hair. “Your brother isn’t in any danger; he was simply hiding his true strength.”
“He’s incredible… My brother is even stronger than Big Sister!” Lin Hongyu’s eyes sparkled with admiration.
Even Lin Qi’an’s father, the Sword Emperor, allowed a trace of pride to show in his eyes.
The Blade Emperor had sent his disciple down the mountain specifically to test Lin Qi’an. “Fine,” he thought. “Let him come. Do you think my son will be afraid?”
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The opening battle of the event was over, and Lin Qi’an had delivered a perfect answer sheet.
Even the Tai’an Emperor nodded in satisfaction, thinking, “Marrying my youngest daughter to this man wouldn’t be a loss. But it must be as his wife, not as a concubine.”
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The first day of the Beast-Hunting Battle concluded with Lin Qi’an, a human, a cultivator of the Canglan Dao Domain, and the Young Master of Beiyang, leaving the Tianhai Dao Domain thoroughly shaken.