C20 Overwhelming!(2)

"Bloodline strength at Grade Three, and the successful mastery of the Xia family's Goshawk Second Technique!" Lin Yuanchen rose from his seat at the sight of the yellow goshawk, but upon noticing the absence of fear on Lin Feng's face, he furrowed his brow and sat back down.

The goshawk's gaze was piercing as it locked onto Lin Feng. It then fused with Xia San's form and hurtled toward him.

"Fiery Lion Spell!" Lin Feng bellowed. Above him, the image of a yellow, Blue-eyed Lion slowly took shape.

"Battle!" With another shout, Lin Feng charged at Xia San.

Boom! Boom! Boom! The clash of combat echoed incessantly. In just a few moments, they had already exchanged over a dozen blows.

Lin Feng possessed a once-in-a-century physique. His meridians and Martial Body had been refined by a hundred Body Transformation Pills and six vials of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, granting him formidable combat prowess. He could hold his own against a warrior of the third layer of the Acquired Stage.

Facing Xia San was not overly daunting for Lin Feng. Despite Xia San's seven-bull strength, Lin Feng could unleash an equal force, matching him blow for blow, even managing to steadily overpower Xia San in the fray!

Throughout their battle, Xia San's face grew increasingly grim. No matter how forcefully he fought, he couldn't seem to unnerve Lin Feng, who stood unshakable like a mountain, utterly suppressing him and leaving no room for a comeback. And it appeared Lin Feng hadn't even tapped into his full potential!

"This is no mere weakling; he's an outright prodigy!" The more Xia San fought, the more his alarm grew. Lin Feng's techniques and speed were merciless, targeting his weak points with precision.

Xia San found himself on the defensive, with scant opportunities to launch an offensive.

Witnessing this, Loong Tianfeng's composure finally cracked, his expression turning grave.

Lin Feng's ability to endure Xia San's onslaught was no stroke of luck; it was a testament to his strength, now on equal footing with Xia San's.

"Has this young man truly advanced to the Acquired Stage?" Loong Tianfeng's eyes narrowed in disbelief. He had always dismissed Lin Feng, never bothering to gauge his true strength. Now, upon closer inspection, he was astonished to discover Lin Feng had ascended to the Acquired Stage!

It was remarkable that a cultivator merely at Layer One of the Acquired Stage could contend with one at Layer Three, even gaining the upper hand. This youth's strength was indeed extraordinary!

"This boy must be dealt with, or he'll surely become a menace in the future!" Loong Tianfeng's expression turned icy as he recognized the threat Lin Feng represented.

Xia Shanhou's expression darkened as well, his attention now keenly focused on Lin Feng's capabilities.

Lin Yuanshan and the other Lin family elders also came to grips with the implications of Lin Feng's burgeoning power.

How was it possible for a cultivator at Layer Two of the Foundation Establishment Stage to stand against one at Layer Three of the Acquired Stage?

"I refuse to be overpowered by you any longer!" Xia San bellowed in fury. A torrent of formidable energy burst forth from within him, coalescing into the image of an eagle before his hand. "Goshawk Technique First Move: Goshawk Peck!"

The Lin family elders gasped at the sight of this martial skill, their breaths catching in their throats.

The depiction of the goshawk was vivid, a clear sign that Xia San had honed the technique to a significant degree of proficiency.

"Lin Feng has only just broken through to the Acquired Stage; his foundation isn't yet solid. He can't possibly withstand Xia San's Goshawk Peck!" The Lin family elders' faces tensed, spiritual energy coursing through them, ready to intervene at a moment's notice.

Yet, Lin Feng merely smirked, seemingly having anticipated Xia San's reliance on the Goshawk Peck. He activated the Heaven-defying Meridian Map's cultivation method.

A curious tremor ran through all ten of his bone meridians, and in that moment, Lin Feng's strength surged to several times its normal level!

The power equivalent to fourteen bulls burst from Lin Feng's hands.

His speed and strength peaked, and in a flash, he closed the distance to Xia San, launching a punch directly at his palm.

Boom!

Xia San staggered back more than a dozen steps, a spurt of fresh blood escaping his lips, the impact leaving him severely wounded.

"How could this be? How does this boy possess such immense power?" Xia San's eyes widened in terror.

"Xia San, if you dare lose today, I will show you no mercy!" Xia Qingyan's gaze was icy as she stared at Xia San, her eyes devoid of any sympathy, filled only with disappointment and humiliation.

Could it be that the guards meticulously trained by Xia Shanhou were defeated by this so-called trash known to all in the Heaven Flipping Domain?

Xia San's expression chilled. He wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth, and spiritual energy surged within him once more. A soaring eagle extended its talons, poised to strike.

"Goshawk Technique, Second Form: Goshawk Claw!"

"Lin Feng, this is my most powerful technique. If you withstand it, I, Xia San, will concede defeat!" With those words, Xia San unleashed his martial skill, launching an attack towards Lin Feng.

Lin Feng's face was etched with seriousness. He had no choice but to summon every ounce of spiritual energy within him. A vision of a Blue-eyed Lion materialized before him, letting out a thunderous roar.

The Lin family's Fire Lion Fist, First Form: Fire Lion Roar!

Boom!

The two martial skills collided, erupting in a fierce explosion.

In the brief confrontation, Xia San's Goshawk Claw shattered with a resounding crash, and the fire lion on Lin Feng's fist continued its relentless assault, slamming into Xia San's chest with brutal force.

Puff!

Xia San was sent hurtling backward, a stream of blood spewing from his mouth before he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Xia San is defeated!"

The entire council chamber fell into stunned silence, with even Lin Yuanshan, seated at the head, at a loss for words.

Lin Feng had not only defeated Xia San but had done so against a martial artist two minor realms his senior. Such prowess left everyone present hesitant to claim they could achieve the same.

The showdown between Lin Feng and Xia San was nothing short of a rout. Throughout the entire encounter, Xia San had not the slightest opportunity to fight back.

"Loong Tianfeng, bring out your Sea Jade Pendant," Lin Feng commanded, piercing the quiet of the council chamber.

Loong Tianfeng's complexion contorted. That Sea Jade Pendant, a treasure secured by his family's elders through countless life-and-death trials in the Endless Sea, was beyond precious. The Loong family possessed only this single piece, and it was far more than a mere pendant—it was a fourth-tier defensive spiritual artifact capable of withstanding a full-force blow from a Profound Extreme Stage expert.

If he were to lose the pendant, he had no idea how he would face the family elders.

"Loong Tianfeng, if you don't surrender the Sea Jade Pendant today, you won't be stepping out of the Lin family's doors!" Lin Yuanchen rose from his seat, his presence erupting with formidable power.

Loong Tianfeng's face turned ashen. Even with Xia Shanhou by his side, both being Innate Stage experts, they were no match for the Lin family's five elders and Lin Yuanshan—six Innate Stage powerhouses in total. Facing even one elder was a challenge, let alone all six.

Reluctantly, he drew the Sea Jade Pendant from his belt. With a grim expression, Loong Tianfeng tossed it onto the table before him and stormed off.

However, as he approached Lin Feng, he paused, his eyes seething with resentment. "Lin Feng, this isn't over. I'll remember today's events. The Lin family producing a prodigy like you is indeed impressive. But remember, as long as you stay within the Lin family's walls, you're safe. Otherwise..."

With a sinister smirk, Loong Tianfeng departed with Xia Shanhou and Xia Qingyan in tow.

"Patriarch Xia, a moment, please!" Lin Yuanshan called out from the head of the room.

Xia Shanhou turned, his face unable to meet Lin Yuanshan's gaze, his lips quivering slightly.

"Patriarch Xia, the alliance between our Lin family and your Xia family is hereby dissolved," Lin Yuanshan declared, his voice cool and detached.

Xia Shanhou's heart skipped a beat, and he nearly lost his footing.

"I understand," he replied with a wry smile before turning to leave.

"Now, let all the elders and disciples of our family disperse," Lin Yuanshan instructed, waving dismissively at the Lin family members. He then fixed his gaze on Lin Feng. "Feng'er, stay behind. I have words for you."