Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1535 - 1532: Giving You a Chance to Use a Weapon

Chapter 1535: Chapter 1532: Giving You a Chance to Use a Weapon

Afraid of losing in a solo fight, yet also afraid of losing face if they go together, causing the first match in the arena to have no participants.

Seizing the opportunity, Mr. Ji said, "It seems everyone is convinced by Ji Zimo’s capability and character. It’s destined by heaven; the Hua Ying Sword returning to the Ji Family is its ultimate destination."

Xiao Manxue raised her brows, ready to step onto the stage for the duel, but she felt her wrist tighten as Lin Tian held her back again.

Lin Tian winked at her and smiled slightly, saying, "Miss, I already sense your courage, but let the men handle the fighting and killing."

"Then be careful." Xiao Manxue hesitated for a moment, unexpectedly complying with Lin Tian.

"Don’t worry, I wouldn’t want to get hurt and upset Miss." Lin Tian replied with a cheeky grin.

Xiao Manxue’s gaze flickered, unable to look at Lin Tian, and her expression turned a bit awkward. Lin Tian frowned slightly, ever since he met her, he always felt this little girl was somewhat abnormal.

However, as Mr. Ji prepared to announce the end of the match, Lin Tian didn’t have time to think carefully but turned and walked onto the stage.

Lin Tian’s appearance on the stage stirred quite a commotion. No one had seen Lin Tian’s true strength, not even Situ Ming, who was beaten by him, could tell. However, in Situ Ming’s heart, he thought Lin Tian couldn’t possibly contend with an Innate Expert.

Thus, once Lin Tian went on stage, Situ Ming revealed a schadenfreude, even vindictive expression, as if he was already witnessing Lin Tian’s humiliating defeat.

"You?" Mr. Ji glanced at Lin Tian with a somewhat disdainful expression: "It’s good for a man to have courage, but sticking your neck out will only make you embarrassed. One must learn to assess the situation and retreat when necessary, this is not cowardice but the wisdom of life."

Standing from a senior’s perspective, Mr. Ji began a moral lesson for Lin Tian, but to Lin Tian, it was nothing more than seniority putting on airs.

"It’s just a duel, yet Mr. Ji makes it so complicated. Young people are filled with vigor and should do what they want, full of vitality, just like the road of Ancient Martial cultivation, maintaining a beginner’s heart, advancing valiantly. It seems Mr. Ji, getting older, thinks too much." Lin Tian said lightly.

These words were quite heart-piercing, suggesting Mr. Ji has become overly smooth and lost the determination of advancing valiantly, implying his Ancient Martial Realm may no longer progress.

Of course, if Mr. Ji’s mental state is strong enough, and his passion for Ancient Martial is pure enough, no matter how heart-piercing Lin Tian’s words are, they won’t affect him.

But if he truly is as Lin Tian described, he may harbor a Heart Demon, as some words hit the Dao heart directly, more dangerous than a real contest.

Mr. Ji’s expression changed, his attempt at mockery backfired, pricking his heart instead, his gaze at Lin Tian turned from its original calmness to ferocity.

Ji Zimo’s gaze scanned over, focusing on Lin Tian’s face: "You returned the Hua Ying Sword, I should thank you, but after what you just said, I can only make you suffer a bitter defeat, to quell my granduncle’s mental disturbance."

"No need to sound so noble in front of me, posing as a virtuous person. The Hua Ying Sword is in my hand, nobody can take it, if you want to defeat me, you better show your full power," Lin Tian sneered, exposing Ji Zimo’s pretense.

Lin Tian’s words caused many to laugh: "Haha, this young man is even more arrogant than me, actually asking Ji Zimo to use his full strength."

"Exactly, doesn’t he know the gap between a Postnatal and Innate Ancient Martial Artist?"

"This man looks unfamiliar, probably a novice in Jianghu, much like that tall Xingtian, oblivious to heaven’s heights and earth’s depths."

"A novice shouldn’t be so arrogant, when we were novices, we weren’t like him."

"Could he truly have some capability?" someone murmured a different opinion, but was immediately drowned by the surrounding crowd’s gaze, not daring to speak further.

"Aunt, this interesting guy will lose, right? Although I don’t want to admit it, in all major families, this pretentious Ji Zimo is considered the number one amongst the younger generation." Ling Shuiyao shook her head, though she disliked Ji Zimo, she also didn’t favor Lin Tian, thinking he would lose.

Ling Zishan’s eyes flashed with a peculiar light, and she smiled, responding, "Let’s watch first, both parties want the Hua Ying Sword, this duel won’t end in a draw, there must be a winner and a loser."

"You attack first." Ji Zimo made no counter, saying directly.

"Alright then." Rather than fake courtesy, Lin Tian has always disliked that.

His figure moved, suddenly appearing in front of Ji Zimo, then threw a punch, this speed startled everyone, including Mr. Ji who looked down on Lin Tian.

"What incredible speed!"

"Fast, but useless, Ji Zimo’s Emperor Heart Technique has reached the fifth level..."

But before they could finish, Lin Tian’s fist had already been thrown. Although Ji Zimo was shocked, his reaction was quick, with both hands in motion, a layer of bright yellow halo appeared over his body, like a light garment.

Lin Tian’s fist struck the halo, it flickered but surprisingly didn’t break, he couldn’t break through, meaning he couldn’t hit Ji Zimo’s body.

"Interesting." Lin Tian thought with a slight interest. Just now, he heard other Ancient Martial Artists discussing Ji Zimo’s cultivation technique termed the Emperor Heart Technique, apparently a decent technique.

Because Lin Tian had estimated just now that the power he exerted could repel an Innate Early Stage, but Ji Zimo’s Innate Early Stage was evidently more formidable, probably related to his cultivation technique.

Though the initial strike didn’t succeed, Ji Zimo didn’t retreat; he countered swiftly, striking toward Lin Tian’s chest, with Lin Tian meeting palm to palm, countering strongly. This astounded other Ancient Martial Artists, overturning expectations, he was indeed overpowering the Innate Expert.

"Boom..."

As the palm forces collided, Lin Tian remained unshaken, and Ji Zimo finally retreated, trying hard to stabilize himself, each step cracked the ground’s bluestone.

"I’ll give you a chance to use your weapon." Lin Tian stopped, calmly stating without pressing the advantage.

"No need!" Ji Zimo coldly replied.

The words he had said earlier were now returned by Lin Tian, proving to be a significant provocation. His brows furrowed; then he stomped forcefully, causing the bluestone underfoot to shatter, pieces flying in all directions, as the central high platform’s weapon rack was struck and collapsed with a crash.

Though the scene was somewhat chaotic, Ji Zimo managed to halt his retreat, albeit with his expression less than pleasant, no longer maintaining his earlier elegance.

"Wow, Lin Tian actually pushed Ji Zimo back, aunt, am I seeing things?" Ling Shuiyao exclaimed, not minding the currently stunned Mr. Ji.

Ling Zishan smiled wryly, not wanting to indulge her, while Mr. Ji couldn’t sit still, standing up from his chair: "How can this be?"

Other Ancient Martial Artists awoke from Ling Shuiyao’s loud cry, with none more surprised than the three from the Situ family. Situ Ruoling, who had consistently clashed with Lin Tian, always seeking revenge because she felt she had a chance to knock down Lin Tian, was now astonished, her eyes wide, an overwhelmingly complex expression in her gaze.