C32 He Couldn't Even Withstand a Single Blow

An hour later, the first round of eliminations had ended. There were thirty-two people left, and most of those who were eliminated were at the fifth or sixth level of the Qi Martial Stage. Of course, there were also some unlucky people at the seventh level of the Qi Martial Stage who were defeated by others and left the fighting stage.

There were also some people who did not even move during the entire first round of battle. There were Lin Qian, Lin Qian's big brother, Lin Hong, as well as Lin Wu, Lin Yu, and Lin Feng.

"Hehe, this guy is really lucky. Lin Qian actually guaranteed his advancement."

"So what? Lin Qian did it to make him suffer even more in the second round."

The crowd discussed animatedly with Lin Feng. It was obvious that they were very unhappy that he advanced without even fighting.

The second round of the battle was divided into four groups. Each group had eight people, and each person would take turns to fight with the other seven people in the same group. The two people with the highest wins in the same group would advance to the next round.

First, they would have to draw lots to divide the groups. Then, the Second Elder would announce it and Lin Qian would be placed in the first group.

"Lin Feng, Lin Yan, Lin Tao, Lin Yue...Lin Ran, Lin Li, Lin Caizhu, Lin Yu, the fourth group."

Hearing the Second Elder announce the names of the fourth group, the Third Elder on the platform laughed: "The fourth group is the weakest of the four groups. With Yu'er's cultivation, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Lin Yu is strong enough to dominate the fourth group." Lin Badao said politely.

"Haha, don't say that. If he were to meet Lin Qian, Lin Yu would have to admit defeat." The Third Elder clearly enjoyed Lin Badao's words as he laughed loudly.

"I wonder what Lin Feng's ranking will be in the fourth group?" The Third Elder's voice was not low, and as he spoke, he intentionally glanced at Lin Hai.

The huge fighting stage was divided into four areas, used for the battles between the four groups, so that they could be carried out at the same time.

"First group, Lin Qian versus Lin Han. Second group, Lin Hong versus Lin Lei. Third group, Lin Wu versus Lin Xiao. Fourth group, Lin Feng versus Lin Yan."

When the crowd heard the first battle, their eyes couldn't help but light up. They were all focused on the battle. It seemed that this was deliberately arranged by the Second Elder.

There was no need to mention Lin Qian and Lin Hong. Lin Wu was also one of the best among the younger generation of the Lin Family. As for Lin Feng, although his strength was weak, his reputation was not any less than that of the previous few people. Thus, the first match of the fourth group did not even arrange for Lin Yu. Instead, it was arranged for Lin Feng.

The eight of them walked up to the four areas of the fighting stage. The two battles that everyone was most concerned about were between Lin Qian and Lin Feng. They wanted to see how strong Lin Qian was right now, and they also wanted to see what realm this family's trash, Lin Feng, had reached.

"I admit defeat." Lin Han, who was in the first group, said very straightforwardly, causing many people to reveal looks of disappointment. However, everyone could understand Lin Han, who would be willing to provoke Lin Qian?

"The first group, Lin Qian's victory." The Second Elder announced.

Without Lin Qian's battle, the gazes of the crowd immediately fell on the battle area of the fourth group.

Lin Feng versus Lin Yan.

"I don't want to insult my sword. Just admit defeat." Lin Yan was at the seventh level of the Qi Martial Stage, and with his Sword Martial Soul, there were few opponents at the seventh level of the Qi Martial Stage. He looked at Lin Feng with arrogance.

"Fourth group, Lin Yan Sheng."

The Second Elder announced the result.

"Hmm?" Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. Lin Yan's victory? Did he admit defeat?

However, Lin Yan seemed to take it for granted and calmly walked off the fighting stage.

"Why are you still here?" The Second Elder asked when he saw that Lin Feng did not move.

"Did I admit defeat?" Lin Feng said.

The Second Elder frowned, thinking to himself, This guy really doesn't know what's good for him. Letting him lose directly is to prevent him from making a fool of himself. Not only is he not grateful, he even dares to question him.

"It doesn't matter if you admit defeat or not. Hurry up and leave. Don't disturb the annual gathering."

"Since I didn't admit defeat, what right do you have to announce Lin Yan's victory?" Lin Feng continued to ask as if he did not hear the Second Elder.

"I am the Second Elder, the host of the annual gathering."

"Hehe, it seems that no one cares about me, the Patriarch." Lin Hai's calm voice was filled with anger: "Second Elder, in front of everyone, you openly broke the rules of the annual meeting and announced the winner without even fighting. Who gave you the right to do so?"

"Patriarch, there is no need for the battle to be carried out to know the results. In order to protect your face, I did this. Why do you care?"

"Save my face? I think you want me to make a fool of myself. You can leave now. The Sixth Elder will host the annual meeting."

"I don't agree." Lin Badao said.

"I don't agree either. The Second Elder's actions are reasonable." The Great Elder agreed. At the same time, Lin Haoran, the Third Elder, and the Seventh Elder all stood up.

"Is this a threat?" Lin Hai glanced at these faces. His two brothers and the four elders, including the three elders who were ranked in the top three, controlled the life vein of the Lin Family.

"What if I have to do this?" Lin Hai laughed coldly.

"Patriarch, the Second Elder didn't do anything wrong. You have no right to deprive him of the right to host the annual meeting. If you insist on taking revenge for your own personal matters, wouldn't that be cold to the hearts of everyone in the Lin family?" The First Elder said with a faint smile.

Seeing this situation, everyone's hearts lit up. The annual gathering today was indeed different... The great lord, the third master, and a few elders wanted to force the patriarch to abdicate his position.

Lin Hai smiled and said in a very low voice, "I know what you want to do, but you still seem to lack an excuse. I'll give you an excuse now."

The eyes of the people opposite him twitched, not understanding what Lin Hai meant.

Lin Hai turned around to face the crowd and said in a clear voice: "My son Lin Feng has fought with Lin Yan. Lin Feng has never admitted defeat, and the two of them have never fought before. The Second Elder has announced Lin Yan's victory. I think that the Second Elder has violated the rules of the Lin Family and should be punished severely. However, the few elders think that I am using my position as the Patriarch to avenge my personal grudges, so in order to give everyone an explanation, I want Lin Feng to fight with Lin Yan. If Lin Feng is defeated, it proves that I am narrow-minded and am no longer worthy of upholding justice for the Lin Family. I am willing to abdicate."

Lin Hai's words caused an uproar in the crowd. Three months ago, Lin Feng was only at the fifth or sixth level of the Qi Martial Stage, and now, he was at most at the seventh level. How could he be a match for Lin Yan? Wasn't the patriarch doing this to give Grandpa and the others a chance?

As expected, the eyes of Lin Badao and the others lit up. They did not expect Lin Hai to say such a thing to prevent them from finding another reason.

"However, if Lin Feng wins, it will prove that the Second Elder has looked down on the rules of our Lin Family. He should receive a palm strike from the Patriarch of my family and at the same time, be stripped of his position as an elder." Lin Hai's tone gradually turned cold, and everyone seemed to feel a chill running down their spines. Lin Hai was using his position as the patriarch to bet with him.

"I agree." Lin Badao immediately spoke with an ice-cold expression. How was it possible for Lin Feng to defeat Lin Yan?

"I agree as well." The Great Elder also spoke up.

"Alright, Second Elder, what about you?" Lin Hai looked towards the Second Elder.

The Second Elder cursed in his heart. Even if Lin Feng won, it had nothing to do with Lin Badao and the Great Elder. The two of them were naturally happy to agree, but the Second Elder could only hold back his words in his heart as he nodded his head and replied: "I have no objections."

"Crap." Lin Haoran cursed in his heart. Since Lin Feng was able to cripple his son, he had to be at least at the Eighth Level of Qi Martial Stage. Lin Yan would definitely lose. He wanted to stop him, but Lin Badao and the Great Elder agreed too quickly, so he could only keep his words to himself.

"Lin Yan, come up and fight him." The Second Elder's voice was cold as he glanced at Lin Hai.

Lin Yan returned to the fighting stage and looked at Lin Feng with ridicule: "It's one thing for you to be trash, but you even dragged your father into this. However, it's not bad that I, Lin Yan, am able to decide who the Patriarch belongs to."

"Whether you use a sword or not, it's all nonsense."

"You're courting death." Lin Yan unsheathed his sword and pounced towards Lin Feng.

"Sword Shadow Cold Light."

"Scram." Lin Feng let out a low shout, took a step forward, and the sword qi released by Lin Yan was instantly shattered. After that, a pair of fists broke through the gap between the swords and landed on Lin Yan's chest, sending him flying.

The long sword had already fallen to the ground. Lin Yan, who had fallen to the ground, revealed a confused expression. Defeated? How did he lose?

"The sword is fast, accurate, and ruthless, but your sword has no flaws at all. Your sword is full of flaws. Your sword is simply an insult to the sword. You are nothing but a piece of trash." Lin Feng kicked the long sword under his feet away and returned the two words that Lin Yan had given him.

Not only was Lin Yan unable to do it, but the rest of the Lin Family were also stunned. What a familiar move, just like how Lin Feng defeated Lin Yun three months ago. It was just a single strike, an incomparably easy strike.

Looking at Lin Feng on the stage, he was confident and proud. This trash youth seemed to have been reborn. Even Lin Yan, who was at the peak of the seventh level of the Qi Martial Stage, could not withstand a single blow.

"How is this possible? How can this be?" The Second Elder's body trembled slightly, and his entire body turned ice-cold. Lin Hai, who was on the main seat on the high platform, was walking towards him step by step.