NOVEL NEXT Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Battle with Huang Yin
Chapter 27: Battle with Huang Yin
The thundering command reverberated across the bustling northern district of the imperial capital, carrying with it a potent air of menace. For a moment, the entire district seemed to fall silent, with countless eyes turning towards the conflict between the Lin Clan and the Xuan Tiger Gang.
Those who overheard the reason behind the clash wore expressions of surprise. Both the Xuan Tiger Gang and Lin Langtian, a distinguished name from the Lin Clan, were well-known across the kingdom. When word spread that Lin Langtian intended to eliminate the Xuan Tiger Gang, it left the crowd in astonishment. Although Lin Langtian was hailed as one of the Great Yan Empire's brightest young talents, the Xuan Tiger Gang's leader, Huang Yin, was a formidable veteran with advanced abilities in the Qi Condensation Realm.
Could this be a battle between a rising star and a seasoned powerhouse? With such thoughts, many spectators gathered eagerly around the square; scenes like these were rare and guaranteed high drama.
Not far from the square, on a rooftop overlooking the action, two slender figures stood watching from a distance. One of them remarked, "What in the world made the Xuan Tiger Gang bold enough to provoke the Lin Clan and Brother Langtian?" The speaker was Qin Shi from the Qin Clan, a refined man holding a deep blue feathered fan.
Beside him, Wang Yan scoffed, "That gang is just a lackey for the Huangpu Clan. I'd bet anything that Huangpu Ying orchestrated this from the shadows. He can't take his eyes off Lin Langtian ever since Lady Ling Qingzhu showed an interest in him. True to his name, all he knows is how to scheme from the shadows. Utterly despicable!"
Despite their long association, Qin Shi shook his head in resignation at Wang Yan's blunt tone. He turned back to the square with a puzzled expression. "Even if that's true, it's unusual for Langtian to act so recklessly. Huang Yin is a powerful veteran in the advanced stage of the Qi Condensation Realm. What could give Langtian the confidence to face him?"
Wang Yan shrugged. "No idea. Not even my brother would have that level of confidence facing Huang Yin. Maybe Lin Langtian is desperate to impress Lady Ling Qingzhu."
While Wang Yan and Qin Shi exchanged speculations, two elegant figures watched the events from the balcony of a distant, ornate pavilion.
"Jing'er," said one of the figures, her face veiled, "it appears that your family's Huangpu Ying has ignored your advice."
Huangpu Jing, the clan leader's daughter, sighed and replied, "Sister Ling Qingzhu, though I am the daughter of our clan leader, Huangpu Ying is the most outstanding talent among our younger generation. He holds a high status in the clan, and my words don't carry any weight with him. Besides…" Her gaze drifted to Ling Qingzhu, whose presence could inspire admiration even in her.
If not for Huangpu Ying's jealousy toward Lin Langtian over Ling Qingzhu's interest, none of this might have happened.
Ling Qingzhu's pure gaze remained fixed on the square below, a glimmer of contemplation in her eyes. Sensing this, Huangpu Jing offered, "If Lin Langtian really intends to challenge Huang Yin, he's being overconfident. Shall I go stop Huang Yin and apologize on his behalf?"
"No need," said Ling Qingzhu, stopping her. "It's already too late."
At that exact moment, the Lin Clan and the Xuan Tiger Gang finally clashed on the square below.
Warriors met warriors, while the ordinary members of the Lin Clan's enforcement team engaged the Xuan Tiger Gang's men. Lin Langtian, meanwhile, approached Huang Yin directly.
"Lin Langtian," Huang Yin said, a glint of irritation in his eyes. "I respect your reputation as the Lin Clan's greatest talent, which is why I've exercised restraint. Do you really intend to escalate this beyond repair?"
Huang Yin could scarcely believe that Lin Langtian was truly attacking. How dare a mere junior in the Form Condensation Realm act so brazenly?
"Restraint?" Lin Langtian scoffed. "That's laughable. Regardless of who supports you, I've said it already: anyone who offends the Lin Clan shall die!"
A dark shadow passed over Huang Yin's face, realizing that Lin Langtian must have uncovered who had put him up to this. The sounds of his men's anguished cries echoed around him, and his expression grew even darker. This ruthless Lin Langtian was hardly the same as his rumored persona.
Yet Huang Yin knew there was no retreat now. If Lin Langtian refused to negotiate, his best course of action was to capture him and let the Huangpu Clan handle any subsequent fallout. After all, he was only carrying out Huangpu Ying's orders, and the clan wouldn't abandon him over this.
"Boom!"
Abandoning hesitation, Huang Yin summoned his strength, gathering a brilliant burst of Qi in his palm. The energy rippled out, causing even other advanced Qi Condensation practitioners nearby to react with shock. The power coalesced into a massive Qi-infused hand, ripping through the air as it hurtled toward Lin Langtian with ferocious speed.
Huang Yin's strike was swift and ferocious, leaving no chance to dodge. Even though he wasn't trying to kill Lin Langtian outright, the terrifying power behind his attack was more than enough to shake any strong practitioner in the Form Condensation Realm.
The giant Qi-infused hand approached Lin Langtian at an alarming speed, but his face remained calm, showing no sign of retreat.
With a sudden surge of power, the surrounding natural energy around Lin Langtian began to swirl and build into a mighty storm. He stepped forward, and before the crowd's astonished gaze, he swung a single, explosive punch.
"Boom!"
Lin Langtian's punch connected with the massive Qi hand. Instantly, a tremendous shockwave tore through the area, making the vast square shudder as if from an earthquake.
"Break!"
A powerful force shot through the Qi hand, fracturing it from within. With a final shout from Lin Langtian, the immense Qi hand that could have subdued any expert in the Form Condensation Realm shattered before everyone's stunned eyes.
"Boom!"
As the Qi hand exploded, the ground trembled, and radiant sparks scattered through the air like a dazzling rain of light. Emerging from this light, Lin Langtian strode forward, undaunted, drawing countless stunned gazes.
Even the strongest practitioners in the Form Condensation Realm felt an intense pressure radiating from him, rendering them immobile under its weight.
"Such power… Has he already reached the peak of the Form Condensation Realm? At this rate, Lin Langtian will likely reach the pinnacle of the Qi Condensation Realm within three years, paving the way to the Nirvana Realm!"