Chapter 57: I Cannot Wait Ten Years!

"You actually killed my entire family!"

Lin Chen reached out and pointed at Elder Zhao, acting furious.

A perfectly calculated look of grief appeared on his face, his emotions seemingly on the verge of exploding. Even his shoulders were trembling slightly. At a glance, he looked truly heartbroken and devastated.

In reality, however, Lin Chen was desperately trying to suppress his laughter. His muscles twitched as he exerted immense effort to hold it in. He couldn't just burst out laughing right then and there, could he?

"Hahahaha! I'm telling you, Lin Chen, wiping out your entire family is just the beginning!"

A look of malicious satisfaction flashed across Elder Zhao's eyes. When he found out that Lin Chen originated from the Lin family of the Great Cang Kingdom, he had gone straight there without a second thought and completely slaughtered the entire Lin family.

He would never forget how wide the grand elder's eyes had grown just before he died, upon hearing that he had a grudge against Lin Chen! It was as if he had died with his eyes wide open in grievance!

Thrilling! Utterly exhilarating!

*You dared to kill my nephew, so I will slaughter your family! This is the price of provoking us!*

"You had protection within the sect, but it's different once you step outside," Elder Zhao sneered. "Remember my words and be careful when you go out. Lately, quite a few disciples have been ambushed and killed outside—one more won't make a difference!"

With that, Elder Zhao walked away with a loud laugh.

Watching Elder Zhao leave, Lin Chen finally stepped forward. He gazed at the head of Lin Hongbin with a calm expression.

Some passing disciples noticed him and sighed inwardly. This fellow had only been in the sect for three months, yet he was already this arrogant. Provoking others was one thing, but of all people, he actually had the nerve to provoke Elder Zhao.

His entire family had been wiped out! How tragic!

Surely, his heart must be filled with agonizing pain right now?

After half a moment of silence, Lin Chen finally couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.

"Old dog, life sure is unpredictable."

"You didn't die by my hand, yet you ended up dying because of my enemies."

"Having committed all sorts of evil, you've finally received your retribution!"

Passing disciples: "???"

*Why is he laughing? What happened to the grief he was supposed to feel?*

Although this accidental little episode hadn't genuinely harmed Lin Chen, it still planted a deep sense of crisis in his heart. As long as Elder Zhao lived, he would have to live in fear every single day.

It seemed he had to grow stronger as quickly as possible. First, he would kill Elder Zhao, and then he would wipe out the entire Zhao family in Lihuo City. Only by doing so could he truly cut the weeds and eliminate the roots!

......

Originally, Lin Chen thought he would have to continue lying low for some time before he could successfully take his revenge.

However, to his surprise, the opportunity had arrived right before his eyes!

On the very second day after the total annihilation of the Lin family, Elder Zhao had gone out on a mission. During the journey, he was ambushed by enemies and returned severely injured. At present, he was recuperating in the back mountain.

The cliffs of the back mountain were extremely rich in spiritual energy, which was exceptionally beneficial for healing injuries! Only those with severe wounds needed to go to the back mountain to recuperate. Clearly, Elder Zhao had taken a massive blow this time!

Upon hearing this news from outside, Lin Chen returned to his courtyard in silence. He sat inside the pavilion, took out the two tier-four spirit talismans from his spatial ring, and examined them closely. A flash of resolute determination crossed his eyes.

At that moment, rain began to fall from the sky, casting a thin veil over the silent night sky.

Su Wei stepped out of the room, holding an oiled paper umbrella. Seeing the contemplative look on Lin Chen's face, a hint of doubt stirred in her pretty brows. "There is killing intent in your eyes."

"Indeed, I want to kill someone."

Lin Chen raised his head. In front of Su Wei, he made no effort to conceal his other side. At that moment, a ferocious killing aura burst forth wildly, rolling outward in billows. Even the raindrops in the air froze for a fraction of a second.

"The Iron Skin Talisman can enhance the physical body's hardness in a short period."

"The Fire-Evading Talisman can increase your resistance to flames."

Su Wei's beautiful eyes were calm. "Elder Zhao's phantom beast is a Flaming Giant Elephant with boundless strength and terrifying flames. These two talismans happen to come in handy."

"Thank you," Lin Chen said in a deep voice.

Clearly, from the moment she gave him these two tier-four spirit talismans as a reward, she had already taken this into consideration. Elder Zhao was not easy to deal with, and these two talismans would aid Lin Chen greatly in a fierce battle.

"I've never been one to meddle in other people's affairs, but this time, perhaps you should endure a little longer." Su Wei looked toward the distant horizon, where the back mountain was located. She said calmly, "A gentleman takes revenge even ten years later."

"I cannot tolerate my enemy living for even a moment longer. Doing so would be deeply irresponsible to myself and my sister!"

Lin Chen attached the two tier-four spirit talismans to his body; when needed, he could activate them simply by channeling his spiritual energy into them.

"I am no gentleman, and I cannot wait ten years."

With those words, taking advantage of the cover of night, Lin Chen walked out of the courtyard with a resolute gaze.

Inside the illusory space, Tuntun was fast asleep. Lin Chen reached out and hauled him right out.

"Lin Chen, why must you disturb my sleep?!"

Tuntun was extremely irritated, but just as he was about to launch into a complaint, he suddenly felt that Lin Chen's state today was somewhat abnormal. From the young man's eyes emanated a sharp, scorching killing intent, and the murderous aura surrounding his entire body was surging wildly.

"Are you going to kill someone?"

"Yes."

"Who?"

"Elder Zhao."

"..."

"Are you out of your mind? Elder Zhao is at the tenth layer of the Earth Spirit Realm, while you are only at the sixth!"

"He is severely injured. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Man and tree exchanged questions and answers.

"Damn it!"

Tuntun grabbed the green leaves on his head, feeling somewhat on the verge of a breakdown. "Even if he is severely injured, the tenth layer of the Earth Spirit Realm is not to be underestimated! There is a full four-layer gap in cultivation. One slight misstep and you could die on the spot!"

"Enough nonsense! In this battle, either he dies or I do!"

Lin Chen's eyes were icy cold. He walked through the pitch-black night, seeming almost to blend into the darkness. Relying on his superior perception, he bypassed the patrolling elders of the sect and arrived at the back mountain.

In the dead of night, the back mountain was exceptionally quiet, with only the sound of pattering rain. Lin Chen walked among the trees, using his senses to search for Elder Zhao's whereabouts.

The spiritual energy in the back mountain was extremely dense, nearly condensing into substance and forming thick layers of spiritual mist. These layers could effectively conceal the spiritual fluctuations of a battle. This was the exact reason Lin Chen had decided to come! In other words, if he truly managed to slay Elder Zhao on the spot, no one would ever know!

When he reached the depths of the valley, Lin Chen suddenly came to a halt. A sharp glint flashed across his brow.

In the darkness, a tall, thin figure stood atop a cliff, a ferocious killing intent shining in his eyes.

"Lin Chen, you really did come!"

A cruel arc formed at the corner of Elder Zhao's mouth. "You're still as unable to control your impatience as before. With just that little bit of strength, you actually want to sneak in here and kill me? Should I praise your extraordinary courage, or should I say that you are... simply beyond saving!"

"You've been waiting for me all along."

Lin Chen clenched his fists involuntarily and raised his head abruptly, as if raging flames were erupting from his eyes.

"Just a little trick," Elder Zhao's eyes gradually turned bloodshot. "You killed my nephew, and I will make your entire family pay with their lives!"