"Hehehe."
Second Elder smiled and said, "Two months ago, a batch of our Lin Family's goods was plundered by mountain bandits. It was Lin Fei who led people to recover that batch of goods."
"Therefore, I took it upon myself to bestow upon him a Low-grade Profound tier cultivation technique."
"I had forgotten about this matter due to some recent events and hadn't had the chance to inform the Elders yet. I ask for your understanding."
"Hmph!"
Third Elder snorted, looking at Lin Fei on the stage with displeasure.
Several Elders naturally knew there was something fishy going on.
However, Lin Fei's strength was already formidable. Even without cultivating a Low-grade Profound tier cultivation technique, he had a high probability of winning the Young Clan Leader position.
This Low-grade Profound tier cultivation technique was merely adding luster to his already brilliant performance, making it easier for him to defeat his opponents.
"Lin Xing, do you still wish to continue?"
Lin Fei twirled his sword with a flourish and said calmly.
"Hmph! I didn't expect Cousin Lin Fei to have cultivated the Wind Slaying Sword Art, a Low-grade Profound tier cultivation technique. I am ashamed of my inferiority. I bid you farewell!"
Lin Xing cupped his hands and turned to leave the arena.
"Are there any other brothers who wish to come up and receive guidance!"
Lin Fei looked out at the training ground, his face full of arrogance and smugness.
The crowd turned their heads, looking left and right, and finally their gazes fell upon Lin Ze and another youth named Lin Rui.
Both were at Qi Refining Layer 7. If there was anyone else with a hope of defeating Lin Fei, it was these two.
Lin Rui stood up and cupped his hands towards the crowd, saying:
"A while ago, I sparred with Brother Lin Fei once. I knew I was no match for Brother Lin Fei, so I won't get on the stage and waste everyone's time."
Having said that, Lin Rui sat back down.
When the crowd heard Lin Rui's words, their gazes all fell upon Lin Ze.
Being stared at by everyone, Lin Ze secretly despaired.
"Don't all look at me. I've only just broken through to Qi Refining Layer 7."
Lin Ze really didn't want to go on stage, but when he looked at Fifth Elder, he saw Fifth Elder glare at him, so he could only reluctantly stand up and slowly walk towards the arena.
"Cousin Lin Fei, please go easy on me."
Lin Ze stepped onto the stage and bowed to Lin Fei with cupped hands.
"Go easy? Don't worry, I will definitely go easy!"
Lin Fei's face showed killing intent, which made Lin Ze's heart pound. He quickly formed a hand seal, summoned a High-grade magic artifact shield to block in front of him, and conjured a protective barrier, watching Lin Fei with full vigilance.
Lin Fei let Lin Ze complete his defenses before saying disdainfully:
"Are you ready?"
"Come on!"
Lin Ze shouted, circulating the Spiritual Qi within his body to make the shield in front of him glow brightly.
"Today, I will step on all of you and seize the Young Clan Leader position!"
"Wind Slaying Sword Art!"
"Kill!"
Lin Fei shouted, gripping his sword with both hands and slashing fiercely at Lin Ze.
Fifth Elder's expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up from his seat, his Spiritual Qi surging, ready to intervene at any moment.
"Clang!"
"Bang!"
"Puff!"
"Ah!"
Four consecutive sounds rang out. The sword qi struck the shield, sending the shield flying backward. It hit Lin Ze behind it, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and cry out as he was sent flying out of the arena.
Fifth Elder flashed and caught Lin Ze just before he hit the ground.
Everyone also stood up, craning their necks to look at Lin Ze.
Several people left their seats and quickly ran to Lin Ze's side.
"Lin Ze, how are you? Don't scare me!"
Fifth Elder quickly gave Lin Ze a pill and checked his injuries.
"Ouch..."
"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, my bones are going to break."
Hearing Lin Ze still able to cry out, Fifth Elder was relieved.
"You little brat, you never listened when I told you to cultivate properly. Both of you are at Qi Refining Layer 7, how can you not even withstand one move!"
"Grandpa, you can't blame me. He's older than me, broke through to Qi Refining Layer 7 before me, and cultivates a more advanced technique and uses a better magic artifact than me. How could I possibly block it!"
Lin Ze was not that foolish. Knowing he was outmatched, he didn't try to fight head-on. He had merely retreated from the arena according to the situation and wasn't seriously injured.
The crowd, seeing that Lin Ze was not seriously harmed, also breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Fei shouted to the crowd again, "Are there any other brothers who wish to come up and receive guidance!"
The crowd looked left and right, but no one spoke.
If the top three in cultivation were no match for Lin Fei, then any other juniors who went on stage would only embarrass themselves.
After waiting for a moment and seeing that no one still spoke, Second Elder looked at First Elder and said, "First Elder, Clan Head, since no one else is coming on stage to challenge Lin Fei, should we announce the results now?"
First Elder exchanged glances with several other Elders. Seeing that no one had any objections, he turned his gaze to Clan Head Lin Shixiong, who had been silent the entire time.
"First Elder, since the result is out, please announce it."
Lin Feng had repeatedly fallen in his cultivation realm. Lin Shixiong had to consider the Lin Family's future and had long anticipated this day.
Seeing Lin Shixiong agree, First Elder stepped forward and announced loudly to the crowd:
"After several rounds of competition, the first place winner of thisFamily Tournament is, Lin Fei!"
"Good!"
"Creak creak creak..."
Cheers erupted from all around the training ground.
Second Elder also smiled and nodded slightly at Lin Fei.
Second Elder continued, "Because Young Clan Leader Lin Feng has been unable to break through to Qi Refining Layer 7, after discussions among us Elders and the Clan Head, we have temporarily removed Young Master Lin Feng from his position as Young Clan Leader. The winner of this Family Tournament will...
"Wait!"
Just then, a loud shout came from outside the training ground.
Everyone turned to look and saw a young man of about fifteen or sixteen, with a stern expression, walking from afar.
"Lin Feng!"
"Young Master!"
"How did he get back? I thought he was dead outside."
"Shut up! Speak softer, be careful the Clan Head hears you!"
"What are you afraid of? He's just a Waste. He's held the Young Clan Leader position for ten years, and I'm not even allowed to say a word."
When the crowd saw Lin Feng return, some rejoiced while others worried.
Meanwhile, Lin Ze, who had been acting as if he was near death, stood up and quickly ran towards Lin Feng.
Xiǎo Cuì and Wèi Xióng also shouted "Young Master" and rushed towards Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng! I knew you wouldn't die so easily!"
"Hahahaha..." Lin Ze gave Lin Feng a big hug.
"Young Master, I knew it! Young Master is blessed with great fortune and will certainly return safely!"
Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "I've made you all worry during this time."
Lin Ze said, "You've returned just in time. If you hadn't come back soon, your Young Clan Leader position would be gone."
"Don't worry, no one can take away the Young Clan Leader position!"
Lin Feng looked at Lin Fei on the stage and walked confidently towards him.
Seeing Lin Feng return, Second Elder frowned. Before Lin Feng could get close, he shouted loudly:
"Lin Feng, given that you have repeatedly failed to break through to Qi Refining Layer 7, the five of us Elders and your father have discussed and decided to strip you of your Young Clan Leader position."
"You've returned just in time. Hurry up and hand over the Young Clan Leader token."
Lin Feng ignored Second Elder and, under everyone's watchful gaze, slowly walked up to Lin Shixiong.
Lin Shixiong, seeing that Lin Feng had returned safe and sound, was greatly relieved. With a stern face, he said,
"You little brat, where have you been all this time!"
"Father, your son has made you worry."
"You little brat, you still know that your father worries about you!"
"Sigh..."
Lin Shixiong sighed and continued, "Xiǎo Fēng, regarding the Young Clan Leader position, I have already agreed. You should hand over the Young Clan Leader token."