Chapter 87: The Highly Anticipated Great War

  Lin Heng quickly jumped out of "Tiangui", picked up a clean towel on the side.

  "It's been two months, I wonder how things are going on the Cao family's side? Are they getting impatient and wanting to strike down this small second-rate beginner, intimidating Qingniu Town? Haha... Tomorrow you will definitely be disappointed!"

  He put on his clothes, and Lin Lang thought of two months ago when he was bullied by the Cao family like a mud puppet. He recalled the life-and-death struggles in the mountains of Manghu, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "In Qingniu Town, you Cao family are so arrogant, looking down on people's lives as if they were worthless, making everyone your slaves, only enduring and obeying! I, Lin Lang, will tell the world that I am not someone to be bullied. You Cao family want to take my life? Then I'll make you lose both your wife and soldiers, bringing shame upon yourselves. I will give your noble Cao family a hard slap in front of everyone!"

  Thinking back to the day when Cao's family was so arrogant and thought they would win for sure, "...three second-grade late-stage, what a mighty wind! Killing me, a mere second-grade early-stage, actually used such an overwhelming force, indeed it is the ruthless and cunning Cao family! However, thinking of killing me Lin Heng to show off their might, the Cao family can't do it, no one can do it! Tomorrow, let's see if I, Lin Heng, will be killed by you or if your so-called three heavenly guardians of the Cao family will be shattered into dust!"

  Pushing open the door, Lin Heng found that there were many people in front of him. Not only his parents and family members, but also the clan leader Huo Tianzhao and several elderly clan members had all arrived.

  Lin Da wiped the sweat, looking out at the night scene. It was almost midnight now, and he should have slept for half a watch. In other words, these few big shots had waited for him for half a watch, probably afraid of disturbing him, so they stopped his parents from waking him up.

  For the clan leader and several elderly clan members, Lin Heng felt warmth and respect from the heart. They worked hard for Qili Gou with dedication and selflessness, and gave unlimited support to this successor of the clan leader, even when they brought trouble to Qili Gou by offending the powerful Cao family, they never retreated or complained in the slightest.

  Lin Heng's heart warmed up, and he solemnly bowed to say: "Lin Heng greets the clan leader and several elders. I returned late and caused concern for several seniors, Lin Heng is very uneasy."

  "You can come back, which means we didn't misjudge you!" The tribe leader comfortingly looked him up and down, seeing that although his physique was still slightly thin, he had an extra layer of subtle and profound aura.

  Although Lin Huan returned at a late hour, his whereabouts had already become the focus of attention in Qili Gou. As soon as he arrived back, within less than half an hour, the news had spread throughout Qili Gou. So apart from those inside the house, there were also many neighbors and villagers outside who had rushed over upon hearing the news. Lin Huan walked out to the door and waved his hand in greeting to them, expressing his gratitude.

  "Lin Hang, you didn't lose face for our Qi Li Gou!"

  "Tomorrow you must knock down the Cao family and let them know that Qili Gou is not to be trifled with..."

  The clan leader, Ho Tianzhao, let them make a fuss for a while before dispersing them. After all, they still had to discuss the final battle with Lin Heng tomorrow.

  Several bright oil lamps illuminated the house as brightly as daylight, and this was also the brightest night in the Lin family for many years.

  The head of the family and several elders, as well as Lin Huan's father, sat on simple stools and long chairs, while Lin Huan sat in a lower seat according to his seniority.

  "We were already at a disadvantage against the Cao family, and this time they've joined forces with three late-stage second-grade cultivators. You could say that such an array is already unbeatable in Qingniu Town. From this detail alone, it's clear that they're determined to wipe out Lin Huan as a warning to others." Huo Tianzhuo's face was solemn as he spoke slowly: "So the difficulty Lin Huan will face tomorrow is unimaginable... From the outside rumors, no one thinks he'll make it. If Lin Huan can survive this battle with his life intact, that would be a huge victory for us in Qili Gou..."

  "That's what we're striving for, our ultimate goal!"

  Lin Heng's eyes revealed a hint of indifference, thinking to himself: "The Cao family is powerful and wealthy, accustomed to bullying the weak. That's why they're so ruthless in dealing with me at the beginning of my second-grade cultivation. But did he think that this would be enough to kill me?... Humph! Tomorrow, I'll make sure everyone in Qingniu Town knows that the Cao family has misjudged and underestimated me! They will suffer the consequences of their own actions! — If you want to put me to death, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

  The clan leader, Ho Tianzhao, had been observing Lin Huan all along. This hint of expression fell into his eyes, and he was secretly delighted. He seemed to have guessed something, but hesitated and didn't dare ask. Or rather, this question had been on his mind from the start, but he had been suppressing it all along.

  He took a deep breath and casually asked, "Lin Heng, how's your progress after two months of bitter training? Can you confidently protect yourself against the combined attack of the three late-stage cultivators?"

  All the elders and He Tianzhao alike stretched their necks, their eyes falling on Lin Heng, waiting for an answer.

  This is also nonsense! Lin Yang disappeared for two months, and it was to improve his strength. Who wouldn't want to know about it?!

  Lin Heng looked at their tense expressions and smiled slightly, nodding his head: "Great progress."

  Huo Tianzhuo was stunned for a moment, and now at this moment, all of his elders were anxious to death. What kind of trickery are you still trying to sell? Suddenly, his heart thumped rapidly: Wait! Wait! Now this guy still has the mind to sell trickery, isn't that saying he's extremely satisfied with his own progress and is full of confidence? What does this mean? His heart beat faster and faster, "thumping" uncontrollably.

  He suppressed his inner tension and also forgot to blame Lin Heng, staring at Lin Heng's eyes without blinking, and asked tentatively: "What progress has been made?"

  Lin stretched out three fingers: "Three Treasures in the beginning."

  What! Three products in the early stage! A long silence in the house, urgent breathing sounds rising and falling!

  Tribe leader Huo Tianzhao was the first to jump up, his face flushed with wild joy: "Third rank? Is it really third rank?"

  Lin Hengyu nodded and confirmed: "Third rank."

  Huo Tianzhao and several elders were all over fifty, with the oldest nearly seventy years old. They had experienced the ups and downs of life and had long been calm and composed, unaffected by fame or fortune. However, at this moment, they simultaneously forgot about their age and their deep-seated calmness, and were overcome with strong excitement and agitation, jumping up like wild beasts and loudly cheering and shouting "Wow! Wow!"

  What does Sanpin mean? The first Sanpin in Qili Gou for decades? The first native Sanpin in Qingniu Town for decades?

  Just eighteen years old and already a third-rank! Too against the heavens! With Lin Huan's words, it can be clearly declared without a doubt that Qili Gou will become one of the most powerful forces in Qingniu Town, and will undoubtedly take the position of the first village in Qingniu Town! —— The future of Qili Gou has already burst forth with dazzling brilliance, thoroughly leaving those opponents far behind, and standing out.

  As for the showdown with the Cao family, it's already a foregone conclusion.

  A single three-star is enough to easily wipe out dozens of late-stage two-stars! What about just three? The Cao family, the Cao family, thinking they are invincible under heaven, flying high and arrogant as usual. This time they've provoked Lin Heng, and will finally pay a heavy price! Tonight was almost a sleepless night, this news is really too crazy. If it weren't for Huo Tianzhao's strict order to keep the secret, no one would be allowed to reveal anything before the final battle begins. They're afraid they would have already found someone to confide in by now. Such boundless joy and excitement, buried in their hearts and unable to be shared, is really too depressing and painful.

  They have never been more strongly convinced that choosing Lin Heng as the successor to the head of the Qi Li Gou clan is the most correct and praiseworthy political achievement in their lifetime.

  In just two months, after a second-rate initial bitter practice, he actually made a heaven-defying leap, suddenly advancing to third-rate. How abnormal is this? It's so abnormal that almost everyone who heard the news couldn't believe it.

  As the elders of Qili Gou, they understood far more than ordinary warriors that cultivating martial arts requires a massive and arduous accumulation over a long period. They spent their entire lives struggling to break through a single rank, but Lin Heng was able to achieve in two months what they couldn't do in several lifetimes - how terrifying is his innate talent?

  Tomorrow's war, the Cao family thought that with three second-grade laterals, they would surely win, naively thinking they could play and slaughter Lin Huan like a small ant! Who knew they would bring disaster upon themselves? Haha, the more they think about it, the more they can't help but laugh!

  They are most eager to see how Lin Huan will make a comeback tomorrow, and how he will thoroughly reverse the situation in the face of everyone's contempt and ridicule, thinking that he will be brutally killed. They want to see him stage a shocking reversal, thoroughly defeating the three late-stage powerhouses of the Cao family! Oh, Lin Huan, how many more miracles do you need to create?! Even us old guys are being driven crazy by your repeated **, making it hard for us to remain calm!

  No matter what, one thing is certain: tomorrow's battle will make Lin Heng a legendary figure in Qingniu Town, leading the Qili Gou to soar to new heights and firmly establish itself as the number one village in Qingniu Town, with no one able to rival its dominance!

  They are eagerly looking forward to the match that will take place tomorrow, with great anticipation and expectation accumulated over two months, gathering all eyes in Qingniu Town.

  Lin Hang, how will you shock Qingniu Town!

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