While the two Zhengyang Sect disciples were chattering away as if no one else was around, Lin Hao and Sun Xiao had already clashed.

As the Yellow Level Top Grade martial technique, the Silent Extinction Finger, was unleashed, the air grew incredibly oppressive.

The fingertip was incomparably sharp, slicing through the air as if it truly possessed the power to extinguish all existence with a single touch.

With his Fifth Layer of Blood Coagulation Realm cultivation combined with a Yellow Level Top Grade martial technique, Sun Xiao was absolutely confident that Lin Hao could not withstand this attack.

If he so desired, he could kill Lin Hao with a single poke of his finger.

But just as the two Zhengyang Sect disciples had said, Sun Xiao savored the thrill of a cruel slaughter, so he was destined to not let Lin Hao off so easily.

’You won’t kneel? Then I’ll start by breaking both your legs!’

A mocking look appeared in Sun Xiao’s eyes as he pointed his finger toward Lin Hao’s right leg.

Facing this strike from a Fifth Layer of Blood Coagulation Realm expert, not only did Lin Hao show no fear, but the corner of his mouth curved into a strange arc.

’Sect Disciples are so arrogant, so full of themselves.’

In Lin Hao’s eyes, Sun Xiao’s move was completely unworthy of someone at the Fifth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm.

In fact, just as Lin Hao had assessed, Sun Xiao had only used eighty percent of his power. In his view, using his full strength against a good-for-nothing at the Third Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm would be an insult to him.

If Sun Xiao had used his full power, Lin Hao might have chosen to retreat. But at this moment, Lin Hao advanced instead of backing away.

He too thrust a finger forward.

When Sun Xiao saw Lin Hao’s action, his lips twitched, his face filled with amusement.

’A good-for-nothing at the Third Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm actually wants to compete with my finger strength?’

’These barbaric lands are full of brainless idiots! Today, I’ll show you what a Sect Disciple is capable of!’

But in the next instant, Sun Xiao paid the price for his arrogance.

Lin Hao’s finger strike looked plain and simple, but it was as fast as a thunderbolt.

Even more bizarrely, as Lin Hao thrust his finger out, the tip trembled slightly, splitting from one into two, then two into three...

Lin Hao was actually using his finger to execute the spear technique he had secretly learned from Wu Zhen!

By circulating his Cultivation Technique, empowered by his mysterious True Qi, and with Lin Hao using his full strength, the strike was astonishingly fast, landing first despite being launched second.

The two fingers met in mid-air, and then Lin Hao flew backward.

The two Zhengyang Sect disciples watching from their exotic beasts had just started to smile when they immediately sensed something was wrong.

’Shouldn’t that little bastard’s leg have been broken by that attack? How is he perfectly fine?’

They were baffled and looked over at Sun Xiao. ’What is that guy doing?’

One look, and their eyes narrowed. They then exchanged horrified glances. On the ground in front of Sun Xiao lay a severed finger!

Seeing that Lin Hao’s hands were completely unharmed, didn’t that mean the severed finger was...

And yet, Sun Xiao himself hadn’t even noticed.

’Just how fast was that strike?’

"You little bastard, you..." Sun Xiao was slightly stunned to see Lin Hao unscathed. He reached out to point at Lin Hao, only to suddenly realize his own index finger was gone.

"AH! My hand..." Only then did Sun Xiao notice the abnormality, letting out a miserable scream.

Lin Hao’s gaze was icy as he said indifferently, "Didn’t you say you could kill me with a single finger? I’m perfectly fine now, so what are you going to use to kill me? Oh, that’s right, you still have nine fingers left."

To think that he, an expert at the Fifth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm, had been defeated by a good-for-nothing at the Third Layer. Not only had he lost a finger, but he was also being verbally humiliated. A vicious aura erupted from Sun Xiao, his expression twisting into an extreme snarl.

"Today, not only will you die, but I won’t spare a single person in War Dragon City who is connected to you!"

Sun Xiao hated Lin Hao to the core.

Staring venomously at Lin Hao, Sun Xiao was about to pick up his severed finger from the ground.

But at that very moment, Lin Hao moved.

Treading the Ghostly Divine Step, Lin Hao moved with incredible speed, hurtling straight toward Sun Xiao.

A savage grin appeared on Sun Xiao’s face as he threw out a palm strike. This strike used his full strength and was astonishingly powerful.

"BOOM!"

The palm blast erupted, ripping up the massive flagstones paving the street. They shattered under the ferocious Palm Force, sending dust and sand billowing into the air.

When the dust settled, Lin Hao was nowhere to be seen. And Sun Xiao’s exotic beast had also vanished.

"Giddy-up!"

A shout came from the distance, followed by a voice that echoed throughout War Dragon City, "You good-for-nothings from the Zhengyang Sect, come and chase this young master! Remember, my name is Lin Hao!"

"Damn it!"

The three Zhengyang Sect disciples’ faces turned incredibly ugly.

They were esteemed Sect Disciples, their status exceedingly noble. Yet this little bastard had not only severed Sun Xiao’s finger but had also stolen his mount right under their noses. Now he was being so outrageously arrogant as to openly challenge them. This was absolutely intolerable!

"After him!"

Sun Xiao’s feet moved like the wind as he chased after Lin Hao’s fleeing figure. The other two disciples squeezed their legs, and their mounts shot forward at the same time.

The three of them had completely forgotten about the young woman from the Wu family.

In truth, when the young woman with the surname Wu heard the name "Lin Hao," a strange light had flashed in her eyes, followed by a surge of hatred.

Her name was Wu Sipei, and she was the apple of the Wu family Patriarch Wu Tianli’s eye.

Wu Tianli had one son and one daughter, both of whom were now disciples of the Zhengyang Sect.

Wu Sipei’s older brother possessed exceptional talent and was highly regarded in the Zhengyang Sect. Although Wu Sipei’s own talent was slightly inferior, her outstanding looks and manipulative nature had also made her a celebrity in the sect, causing many male disciples to flock to her.

A few days ago, news of a young man having his engagement broken had spread throughout the empire, and it had also reached Wu Sipei’s ears.

What young woman isn’t romantic? What young woman doesn’t want her other half to be a dazzling figure in the world?

Three years ago, Lin Hao had been at the height of his fame in War Dragon City, his glory unmatched, and Wu Sipei had admired him endlessly.

Even though the Wu and Lin families were like fire and water, Wu Sipei still found an opportunity to subtly express her feelings to Lin Hao.

But what she never expected was that after hearing her out, Lin Hao said nothing. He simply stared at her with an icy gaze before turning and walking away.

In the Wu family, she was a high and mighty young lady. All the family disciples were unfailingly attentive to her, but Lin Hao’s gaze had made her feel insulted—utterly humiliated!

Three years had passed. Lin Hao’s face had long since become a blur, but that cold gaze of his still lingered in Wu Sipei’s mind.

Therefore, upon hearing the news of Lin Hao’s broken engagement back at the Zhengyang Sect, Wu Sipei’s first thought was to return and show Lin Hao just how glorious she, the girl he had rejected, had become.

When she had just seen Lin Hao, although his appearance had changed a lot, he still gave Wu Sipei a sense of déjà vu. That was why she had been observing coldly from the sidelines. Now, upon hearing his name, new and old grudges surged into her heart all at once.

"Giddy-up!"

With a soft cry, Wu Sipei forgot about returning to the Wu family and also gave chase in the direction of Lin Hao’s voice...

"Second Brother, Hao’er is in danger!" Lin Zhongbo emerged from the shadows and looked at Lin Zhongzhi, who was standing beside him.

The two of them had been hiding in the shadows ever since Lin Hao walked out of the Treasure Hunting Pavilion. The scene in front of the pavilion had greatly shocked them, and the subsequent confrontation between Lin Hao and the Zhengyang Sect disciples was even more unforgettable.

Now, with three Sect Disciples at the Fifth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm, plus a member of the Wu family at the Sixth Layer, Lin Hao’s chances of survival were slim if they didn’t intervene.

But Lin Zhongzhi didn’t move.

"Fourth Brother, let’s return to the Lin family." Faced with such a crisis, Lin Zhongzhi actually chose to let Lin Hao fend for himself.

Lin Zhongbo grew anxious. "Second Brother, Hao’er is the hope of our Lin family! If we don’t help, his chances are slim! Have you gone senile!"

"The strong only grow stronger through adversity. The enemies he will face in the future will only become more powerful. If he can’t even overcome a small hurdle like this, how will he compete with the numerous geniuses in the future!" Lin Zhongzhi’s eyes burned as he spoke in a low voice.

After a pause, he added, "Besides, Hao’er is not a reckless person. He wouldn’t have lured them out of the city if he wasn’t confident. His Body Technique is very mysterious. With the help of favorable terrain, he can ensure his own safe escape."

After hearing the analysis and thinking it over, Lin Zhongbo nodded.

"Let’s go, back to the Lin family. I just saw Yi Mingcheng leave the Treasure Hunting Pavilion ahead of us. If I’m not mistaken, he must have brought something good back for the Lin family. Let’s go see," Lin Zhongzhi said with a slight smile.

The two figures flickered and then vanished.

The street was a complete mess, devoid of people. The commotion had scared everyone into hiding.

A mangy dog with a bald tail trotted out, snatched up a bloody, severed finger in its mouth, and scurried away, its tail wagging furiously...

Outside War Dragon City, two exotic beasts galloped at a speed that far surpassed the mangy dog’s, shaking the very ground.

"You little bastard, even if you run to the ends of the earth, I’ll still tear you to pieces!" Alongside the exotic beasts, a young man was sprinting, his eyes filled with a savage aura.

The exotic beasts they rode were nearly three meters long. They were massive, with good stamina and great speed. Although Lin Hao had only a head start, the three of them were still unable to catch up despite their frantic pursuit.

The exotic beast up ahead was running as if it had gone mad, its speed surprisingly fast. The little bastard was lying low on its back, and from a distance, only a flash of green robes could be seen.

After another frantic chase of several thousand meters, Sun Xiao’s stamina was failing. He gritted his teeth, picked up a stone, and hurled it with all his might.

Although he was a Sect Disciple, this exotic beast had been hard to come by. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, he would have been reluctant to take its life.

But now, he had no choice but to kill it.

The thought of having to kill it with his own hands deepened Sun Xiao’s hatred for Lin Hao even further.

A full-powered throw from a Fifth Layer of Blood Coagulation Realm expert was astonishingly powerful. The stone shot out like a thunderbolt, instantly striking the exotic beast.

"BOOM!"

The exotic beast stumbled forward for several hundred meters before crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"You little bastard, I swear I’ll skin you alive and pull out your tendons!" Sun Xiao roared, his figure suddenly accelerating... 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

When Sun Xiao finally reached the spot, he was so angry he nearly burst a lung.

He saw an item of clothing draped over the back of the fallen beast. On it were large, bright red words: "Four losers, this young master is over on the mountain to the left, having a barbecue."

And the exotic beast’s right flank was bloody; a large chunk of flesh had clearly been torn off.

The other two arrived as well, and upon seeing the message, their faces turned ashen.

As if to confirm the message, the three of them looked to the left and saw thick smoke rising in the distance.

"AHH!" Sun Xiao roared at the sky, driven mad with rage.

He had been played by Lin Hao yet again.

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the Sky-Breaching Mountains, Lin Hao was casually leaning against a tree trunk, taking large bites of freshly roasted meat.

Listening intently, a look of concern appeared on Lin Hao’s young face. He mumbled indistinctly, ’That guy isn’t going to die of anger, is he? That would spoil the fun. A Sect Disciple shouldn’t be that fragile... I should probably leave them a few pieces of meat...’