40: Chapter 40 Slaying the Third Rank, the Man Who Couldn't Be Held
Lin Yuan quickly found the other team in the dense forest to the southwest. After making contact, he confirmed they were indeed dispatched by the Liu Family, and Lin Yuan once again killed them all without hesitation.
Under Chu Yunfeng's guidance, the last wave of people also met the fate of being slain. Lin Yuan harvested them all the way; not a single person sent by the Liu Family was left alive.
"There's still a Third Tier early stage fighter at the entrance. How about it? Can you handle him?" Chu Yunfeng spoke.
"Third Tier? I'm not very confident, but if I want to leave, he can't do anything to me either," Lin Yuan said calmly.
Lin Yuan glanced at the 9000 ability points on his panel; it was just a drop in the bucket and couldn't be of much use right now.
Lin Yuan walked towards the exit and soon appeared at the location.
Three people stood at the exit. Two of them were Wang Hao and Xiao Qing; they were blocked by Liu Hansheng and couldn't leave.
The other person was a burly old man, who was none other than the Old Family Head of the Liu Family, Liu Hansheng.
"You little beast, I didn't expect you to come out so quickly. Then obediently give up your life!"
Liu Hansheng recognized Lin Yuan at a glance and roared through gritted teeth.
"Old Dog Liu, do you think you can keep me here? I might as well tell you that everyone from your Liu Family has already been buried in the Crimson Forest," Lin Yuan said plainly.
"No wonder I can't contact them. But so what? To kill you, any price is worth paying. I will guard this entrance. Let's see if you can outlast me."
Liu Hansheng knew Lin Yuan had some strength, capable of killing his three friends, meaning the opponent was very strong, but still not as strong as him.
"Old Chu, is there a way? This old fellow is a bit troublesome..."
Lin Yuan asked Chu Yunfeng mentally. With Liu Hansheng guarding the door, it was truly difficult for him to leave.
"Of course. As long as we use the heavenly slaughter sword, I'll expend some soul power, and killing a Third Tier will be effortless," Chu Yunfeng said proudly.
"Good!"
"However, you need to think clearly. If I make a move this time, I probably won't be able to use any strength for three months," Chu Yunfeng reminded him.
Lin Yuan nodded slightly upon hearing this, immediately gaining confidence. The snow drifting sword was slowly drawn from its sheath.
He wanted to risk a fight with Liu Hansheng to see just how strong a Third Tier truly was. Since Chu Yunfeng had his back, he could fight without reservation.
"Brother Lin, don't be rash. This person is the Old Family Head of the Liu Family, a Third Tier early stage expert. They are nothing like those Second Tier fighters," Wang Hao shouted anxiously.
Lin Yuan ignored him, instead pointing his long sword directly at Liu Hansheng, a look of determination in his eyes.
"Old Dog Liu, the hatred between us cannot be resolved. Make your move! Let me see just how strong a Third Tier is!" Lin Yuan said coldly. Hearing this, Liu Hansheng summoned a long spear into his hand and sneered.
"Heh heh—Kid, you talk too much nonsense. I will let you experience what true despair is!"
Liu Hansheng flicked the tip of his spear and took an offensive stance.
"Idiot!"
This old fellow was still putting on an act. Lin Yuan immediately became displeased.
"You!"
Liu Hansheng's anger surged. Fierce flames ignited on his long spear. Liu Hansheng stomped his foot, and the spear instantly thrust forward toward Lin Yuan's chest.
"Fire-element ability?"
Lin Yuan dared not be careless. The moment the spear was about to hit him, he used Space Warp, instantly teleporting behind Liu Hansheng, and thrust the snow drifting sword toward Liu Hansheng's back.
Liu Hansheng seemed to have anticipated this, executing a counter-turn to strike back at Lin Yuan's sword.
Clang!
A crisp sound of metal colliding echoed. Lin Yuan staggered back five or six steps before stopping, but Liu Hansheng also retreated three steps, planting the butt of his spear behind him to steady himself.
"You—No wonder you're so arrogant. You really do have some strength," Liu Hansheng said in shock. He had underestimated Lin Yuan's power.
"Old Dog Liu, you've disappointed me a little. Your combat power is at most around 250,000. That's still far from the standard for a Third Tier. Have you been taking too many pills?"
Lin Yuan didn't miss the chance to mock him, which made Liu Hansheng's expression even more ferocious.
"So what if it's 250,000? It's enough to deal with you. Give me your life!"
Liu Hansheng shook his spear, shooting a fireball toward Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan sliced the fireball in half with one sword strike, and then Liu Hansheng's spear followed immediately after the fireball, thrusting straight toward him.
"Are you asking for trouble just because I was polite to you!"
Lin Yuan roared, pointing the snow drifting sword toward the tip of the opponent's spear.
Boom!
The two attacks collided head-on, and both retreated again.
"Increase my combat power!"
Lin Yuan roared inwardly. Instantly, all 9000 ability points were invested in combat power. His combat power immediately reached 176,100 points, narrowing the gap with Liu Hansheng slightly.
Silver light flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes. The silver sphere of light in his palm immediately condensed and shot directly toward Liu Hansheng.
Spatial Rend and Kill!
The silver ball of light immediately enveloped Liu Hansheng, and streaks of crimson light blades constantly tore through space, slashing at his body.
His current SS-rank ability, combined with his S-rank Martial Arts, allowed him to unleash a combat power that could now threaten Liu Hansheng.
Indeed, wounds began to appear on Liu Hansheng's body, and shock showed in his eyes.
"Damn it! What rank of Martial Art is this? How can it have such great power?" Liu Hansheng roared in terror.
"Heh heh—Want to learn? I can teach you?" Lin Yuan smiled.
"You!—When I get out, I'll take your life!" Liu Hansheng roared while defending himself.
Five seconds later, the effect of the [Spatial Rend and Kill] skill disappeared. But before Liu Hansheng could breathe a sigh of relief, three incomparably dazzling silver lights flashed again.
Space Dimensional Slash!
Three massive silver light blades slashed toward Liu Hansheng.
Liu Hansheng dared not be careless. This was also one of Lin Yuan's Martial Arts, so its level must not be low. He could only meet it with his full strength.
The tip of his spear instantly ignited with even hotter flames, and he thrust his spear toward the Space Dimensional Slash.
Boom! Pfft!
When Liu Hansheng's spear collided with the Space Dimensional Slash, he suddenly felt a chill inside his body. Then, he was shocked to find a section of a blood-stained long sword piercing through his chest.
Liu Hansheng turned his head back with difficulty. Lin Yuan was standing coldly behind him, his long sword plunged into his back.
"You—How could you be so strong? Liu Ning, you little brat, what kind of existence did you bring upon the Liu Family?---" Liu Hansheng hissed in regret, blood constantly spilling from his mouth.
"Liu Hansheng, it's too late for regrets now. You failed to discipline your son, and you failed even more in disciplining your grandson. This is the destined fate of your Liu Family. Even if it wasn't me, someone else would have come to wipe out your Liu Family sooner or later," Lin Yuan said calmly.
Liu Hansheng's heart turned to dust upon hearing this. He knew Lin Yuan was right, but he regretted his previous arrogance that had doomed the Liu Family.
Pfft!
Lin Yuan mercilessly pulled out his long sword. Liu Hansheng's eyes widened, and he crashed to the ground, completely dead.
Clang!
Lin Yuan shook the blood off his sword, sheathed it, looking incomparably dashing.
"Heh heh—Not bad, kid. I thought I would have to make a move," Chu Yunfeng praised.
"He wasn't worthy. He's just trash propped up by pills," Lin Yuan said lightly.
"Mmm."
Chu Yunfeng secretly nodded. If it were any other young man, he might have made a move, but it seemed Lin Yuan's resolve was very firm.
"Holy crap—Is this even human? A Third Tier expert, just killed like that? How strong is he?"
Wang Hao was stunned by Lin Yuan once again. Lin Yuan's power had refreshed his understanding of strength.
Xiao Qing's beautiful eyes flickered, and a different kind of emotion seemed to appear in them. But she seemed to remember Wang Hao beside her and quickly lowered her head, shaking away any irrelevant thoughts.
Yet, a slight blush still colored her pretty face. The grace of Lin Yuan's sword strike had deeply pierced her heart, something she would never forget...
But she also clearly knew that this was a man she could never hold onto...