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"Haha, that went really smoothly!"
As soon as Wu Yun landed, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. Then he looked at Lin Yi with some admiration and said, "Hehe, it seems we really found the right person this time. If you weren't so strong, we wouldn't have had such a smooth journey."
"It wouldn't have been possible without the cooperation of the two of you," Lin Yi smiled and continued, "Let's start dividing the spoils."
Wu Yun smiled and untied the clothes on his back, carefully placing them on the rock beside him, indicating that Lin Yi had made the greatest contribution and that Lin Yi should choose first.
Lin Yi didn't stand on ceremony. He stroked each of the three cubs with his right hand and, based on the stone talisman's feedback, chose the weakest one.
Lin Yi looked down at the little beast in his arms, whose eyes were still closed and looked adorable, and thought to himself with a playful smile, "Third brother, your big brother has come to pick you up!"
“This… Brother Lin Yi, this little beast looks the weakest and might be difficult to raise. How about we switch to another one?” Wu Yun was taken aback by Lin Yi’s choice and said.
Lin Yi smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps the one I chose is the strongest."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yun and Mu Lingsha stopped being polite and divided the remaining two fire python tiger cubs.
After the spoils were distributed, Mu Lingsha said goodbye to the two and left. She did not intend to continue participating in the remaining races, so as not to expose the fire python tiger cub.
Lin Yi and Wu Yun could understand her choice.
"Let's go, we should go upstairs," Wu Yun said to Lin Yi after Mu Lingsha left.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, and then together with Wu Yun, they headed towards the giant platform in the center of the jungle.
As Lin Yi and the others leaped onto the stone platform, several referees quickly came over, checked the number of identity tokens in their hands, and then nodded and stepped aside.
Lin Yi and Wu Yun exchanged a glance and simultaneously stepped onto the giant platform.
Not long after the two stepped onto the stage, Lei Li and Xie Yingying also appeared on the stone platform.
The two men had barely appeared when they glared at Lin Yi and Wu Yun with livid faces and furious eyes.
Upon seeing this, Lin Yi and Wu Yun exchanged a glance and both smiled.
"I won't let you take the cubs away so easily!"
Seeing their smiles, Lei Li's anger flared even more. He suddenly turned around, facing the viewing area where the Lei and Xie families were, and shouted:
"Grandpa, Uncle Xie, Yingying and I encountered a severely injured fire python tiger and three newborn cubs in the jungle. We fought it for a long time and eventually killed the fire python tiger. But at the last moment, Lin Yi and Wu Yun launched a sneak attack and stole the three cubs. Please help us!"
Wow!
Upon hearing Lei Li's shout, everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then the entire venue erupted in an uproar!
Chapter 20: Tensions Rise, A High-Stakes Gamble!
"what?!"
In the audience, whether it was the Lei family, the Xie family, or even Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng, they all suddenly stood up, their expressions changing drastically.
The three-headed fire python tiger cubs are the future three experts of the Heavenly Origin Realm. No matter which family they belong to, they cannot ignore this power!
"A three-headed fire python tiger cub?"
Lei Bao's face flushed red. He exchanged a glance with Xie Qian, his eyes flashing, and then he said righteously, "Is this really true?"
On the giant platform, Lin Yi and Wu Yun's expressions turned rather unpleasant upon seeing the shameless behavior of the Lei and Xie families.
"The Fire Python Tiger was already severely injured. Does that mean whoever sees it first belongs to it? Why don't you say that the entire mountain forest belongs to your Lei family?"
Lin Yi glanced around and sneered, "Does this mean that from now on, everyone's harvest in the mountains will have to be handed over to your Lei family? I doubt anyone here would agree to that."
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, the expressions of everyone present changed.
Although they knew Lin Yi was deliberately provoking them, many people still looked at the Lei family with wariness.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Lei Bao's expression changed, and he shouted.
As soon as Lei Bao finished speaking, Lin Zhentian immediately stepped forward and shouted, "What? Is your Lei family so domineering that you won't even let people speak?"
"Heavenly treasures belong to the capable. Lei Li and his group failed because they were simply outmatched! If your Lei family wants to seize them by force, my Mad Blade Martial Arts School will fight to the bitter end!"
Luo Cheng slammed his hand on the stone chair with such force that it shattered. He gripped the long sword at his waist and spoke in a cold, sharp voice.
Next, the two sides engaged in a heated verbal battle.
When the dispute reached an impasse, Xie Qian, the head of the Xie family, suddenly proposed to determine the ownership of the fire python tiger cub through a fighting contest.
Lin Zhentian sneered, "You think you can win the Fire Python Tiger cub just by talking? There's no such thing as a free lunch."
"I'll use Ironwood Manor as collateral. If Lei Li loses to Lin Yi in this competition, then Ironwood Manor will belong to your Lin family; but if you lose, you'll have to hand over that cub to my Lei family. Lin Zhentian, do you dare to accept it?"
Upon hearing Lin Zhentian's words, Lei Bao's eyes flashed, and he shouted in a deep voice.
"Ironwood Manor?" Upon hearing this, not only Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng were taken aback, but Xie Qian was also surprised.
Ironwood Manor is famous for its special ironwood, and it is a very large business in the Lei family. How dare Lei Bao use the whole manor as a bet?
"The Lin family will take on this task!"
Lin Yi had been waiting for this opportunity. Upon hearing Lei Bao's words, he agreed without waiting for Lin Zhentian's response. Then, he looked in Lin Zhentian's direction and solemnly said, "Grandpa, trust me."
Looking into Lin Yi's eyes, Lin Zhentian hesitated slightly. Remembering that Lin Yi had already broken through to the Earthly Origin Realm a few months ago, he made up his mind, looked in Lei Bao's direction, and said calmly:
"Since you, Old Man Lei, are so bold, then my Lin family will gladly oblige this time!"
"Be careful later, don't let Lei Li take advantage of any loopholes," Wu Yun, standing next to Lin Yi on the giant platform, reminded him solemnly.
"I'll be careful," Lin Yi nodded slightly, then handed the fire python tiger cub wrapped in cloth to Wu Yun, "You look after it for me for a while."
"Okay," Wu Yun agreed, carefully taking the item and holding it in her arms like a wet nurse, which looked rather comical.
The hunting competition had to be temporarily suspended due to this sudden change.
However, being able to witness the clash between the Lin and Lei families made the trip worthwhile for everyone present.
The other contestants on the stone platform stepped back a distance, leaving a vast space in the middle of the giant platform.
A referee also walked onto the field to preside over the match.
Lin Yi walked slowly towards the center of the giant platform, his expression calm and undisturbed.
Lei Li's expression was somewhat gloomy, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes as he stared at Lin Yi. "This time, I will never give you another chance!"
Lin Yi glanced at him and casually said, "Let's see who's the real deal with their skills."
"Both sides are in position, the competition begins!"
Upon seeing both of them enter the arena, the referee raised his hand and then suddenly swung it down.
As the referee's shout fell, Lei Li's expression grew increasingly cold, and dense Yuan energy shimmered on the surface of his body. Such a level of Yuan energy fluctuation clearly indicated that he had reached the Earthly Yuan Realm!
"As expected, he's at the Earthly Realm..."
Upon seeing Lei Li's performance, gasps of amazement immediately rang out within the Beast Horn Arena.
A smug smile appeared on Lei Bao's face.
However, the smile on his face soon froze, because he discovered that the Yuan energy shimmering on Lin Yi's body was actually stronger than the lightning energy!
"how is this possible?"
Lei Bao suddenly stood up, his face ashen.
"Lin Yi is also at the Earthly Realm?"
Inside the Beast Horn Arena, many people who witnessed this scene were filled with shock.
No wonder Lin Yi dared to accept this challenge!
The commotion outside the stadium made Lei Li feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Lin Yi, don't be so smug. Even among those at the Earthly Realm, there are differences in strength!"
With a fierce shout, Lei Li unleashed his Yuan Power, which surged wildly within his body. His gaze was fixed on Lin Yi like that of a venomous wolf. Suddenly, a strong Yuan Power fluctuation flashed on his right palm, instantly condensing all the Yuan Power within him into his hand.
As the lightning energy surged wildly, the luster grew stronger and stronger. Eventually, it transformed into a shrinking ball of light that rolled wildly in his palm!
"The Lei family's Thunderclap!"
When the ball of light appeared in Lei Li's palm, Lin Zhentian and the others' expressions changed drastically, and they cried out in surprise.
"A fourth-grade martial art, Thunderclap Light, one of the two great secret techniques of the Lei family. I never expected that Lei Li would actually use this martial art directly!"
Not far away, Wu Yun also gasped, his expression grave.
Lei Li stared intently at Lin Yi opposite him, a ferocious smile spreading across his face.
Lei Li had fought Lin Yi twice but had not gained the upper hand. This time, he was determined not to repeat the same mistake. He wanted to defeat Lin Yi completely and win decisively!
Therefore, he immediately used the strongest martial art he had mastered!
"laugh!"
Lei Li rushed out quickly, a ball of light flashing in his palm. As it cut through the air, it made a hissing sound. One could imagine that if this palm were to hit a person, it would surely take their life!
"Lin Yi, this time, you're definitely going to lose!"
Lei Li stomped his foot on the ground, leaped up, and slammed a palm down at Lin Yi from above, his eyes revealing a chilling intent.
As he gazed at the figure rapidly enlarging in his pupils, Lin Yi remained calm, his hands moving swiftly to form a series of complex hand seals.
"It's the Qimen Seal! Why isn't Yi'er using the Pure Yuan Finger?" Recognizing the seal Lin Yi used, Lin Zhentian frowned slightly, feeling somewhat worried.
Lin Yi was single-minded and ignored everything else. His hand seals changed rapidly, and deep blue Yuan energy condensed into a blue light seal in his palm. Then he suddenly raised his palm and clashed heavily with the lightning force that leaped down from above!
Chapter 21: Defeating the enemy in one move, returning with a full load!
"boom!"
A powerful surge of elemental energy erupted in the arena, and a fierce gust of wind swept across the area like a raging storm.
Then, everyone saw a figure fly out like a kite with a broken string, finally crashing heavily to the ground, its arms hanging limply, blood gushing from its mouth, its face turning pale.
"It's Lei Li!"
When everyone's eyes focused on the face of the person who had landed, the entire area fell silent in an instant.
The Lei and Xie families looked extremely grim in the silence.
The enormous beast horn arena fell into a deathly silence!
All eyes, filled with shock, were fixed on Lei Li, who had coughed up blood and fallen to the ground.