The Samsara Branch, located on the western edge, had long been neglected and had consistently ranked last in the annual clan competition. This year, however, it might have ushered in a new turning point, with the main family sending people to provide guidance. This in itself was a great encouragement to their faith.
During this period, the people who had split up the family were in a complete uproar. Linfen naturally received the news that someone so young had reached a level that many people could not even achieve in their entire lives.
It had been almost half a month since the last time he was bullied. In this half month, Layun had not come to see Linfen again. It seems that she had suddenly become more diligent!
Although Linfen claimed to be recuperating, he didn't neglect his cultivation at all, and every night the intermittent low roars could be heard from the back mountain. As for Lichen, ever since Linfen shielded her from injury last time, she and Linfen had become exceptionally close, and every night they could see each other diligently cultivating in the back mountain.
The setting sun was gentle, and it was another beautiful dawn.
Linfen was also very interested in the clan genius known as Cloud Demon who had been making a lot of noise recently. The fact that he had such strong strength at such a young age made Linfen click his tongue. He had broken through the six major meridians, which was more than one level higher than Linfen.
Walking into the martial arts hall, Linfen vividly recalled what had happened half a month ago. It was all because he lacked strength. Thinking of this, he secretly resolved to become a strong person so that he would not be bullied.
Inside the martial arts hall, a space that could accommodate several thousand people, the room felt slightly crowded. In the center, a young man stood surrounded by admirers, receiving questions from all directions. To Linfen's surprise, he discovered Layun and Lichen inside, which inexplicably made him feel uneasy.
"Brother Yana, does the Meridian Opening Realm primarily involve sensing mental power and then using that mental power to break through the meridians?"
"As everyone knows, mental power is fundamental to a cultivator. Without it, no matter how well you train your body, you will still be just an ant, unable to rise to the top. The Meridian Opening Realm mainly involves using mental power to forcibly break through the eight meridians and make them more unobstructed."
"Brother Yana, which of the eight meridians are the most difficult to open?"
"The human body had eight extraordinary meridians: the Penetrating Vessel meridian, the Girdle Vessel meridian, the Yang Linking Vessel meridian, the Yin Linking Vessel meridian, the Yin Stepping Vessel meridian, the Yang Stepping Vessel meridian, the Conception Vessel meridian, and the Governing Vessel meridian. Opening each meridian corresponds to opening a meridian gate. The most difficult ones are naturally the Conception Vessel meridian and the Governing Vessel meridian. However, for some people with blocked meridians, these meridian gates are simply impossible to open."
Although he was listening to him speak, Linfen's heart sank deeper and deeper. Just in terms of the comprehensiveness of this knowledge, he was far inferior! The eight meridians of the Meridian Opening Realm were difficult to open one by one. To be able to reach such a level at such a young age was indeed extraordinary.
However, Linfen was displeased by the arrogant look in his eyes. Although what he had just said was just a casual remark, Linfen could see the smugness in his eyes and his disdain for those around him.
At this moment, Layun also saw Linfen arrive and happily called him over. Although Layun and Yana had a lot of unpleasantness when they first met, after a month of getting along, and with Lan Kun's intentional matchmaking, their relationship had eased a lot.
Moreover, those from the main family seemed superior in both knowledge and strength. Therefore, Layun went to the family's only martial arts training hall to listen to their explanations.
Seeing the enthusiastic expressions of the people around him, Linfen felt a pang of sadness for some reason. The difference between how they treated him and how they treated Yana was like night and day.
Yana glanced at Linfen indifferently, then turned away. This kind of person wouldn't attract his attention at all. If Layun hadn't called out, he probably wouldn't have even raised his head.
"Linfen, good that you're here too! If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Brother Yana. He's a big shot in our main family!" Layun said excitedly, it was hard to imagine that just a month ago she and this cloud demon were sworn enemies.
Seeing the adoring look in Layun's eyes when she looked at the cloud demon, Linfen felt a lump in his throat, his face extremely unnatural. Several times he tried to laugh, but each time he managed to force an expression that was worse than crying.
"You little bastard, what are you doing here? You think you can get guidance from Lord Cloud Demon? Get out of here!" A boy suddenly shoved a petite figure to the ground, glaring fiercely at the girl.
Linfen, who was awkwardly unsure what to do, was enraged upon seeing this. The girl was none other than his good friend Lichen. His eyes turned cold, and he slowly walked to the man's side. To everyone's astonishment, he slapped him across the face.
The sound of the slap clearly shocked those around him, and even the man was stunned for a long time before he reacted. Then came a surge of overwhelming rage; this guy dared to slap him in the face! And in front of everyone, especially in front of Lord Yana! Shame and anger instantly erupted within him.
"You bastard, how dare you hit me! I'll kill you!"
"Enough, Niyun. How many times have I warned you that if you bully my little sister again, you'll pay with your head? I won't pursue this matter because Brother Yun is here. Get out of here right now!" Layun was also filled with rage. She didn't know how many times she had warned them not to bully her little sister, but they all ignored her words, which made her extremely angry.
"You brat, our business isn't over yet!" When Niyun saw that the young lady had spoken, he just glared at Linfen and walked up to Linfen's side, saying angrily. After saying that, he flung his hand and walked out of the martial arts hall.
"This is a waste of time!" Just when everyone thought it was over, Yana sneered, his disdain obvious to everyone.
Linfen's eyes narrowed at this, he already disliked this guy, and now he disliked him even more.
"It seems this branch family is really declining. You can't even fight back when you're being bullied like this? You're all a bunch of fools."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed; these words encompassed them all!
Even Layun's eyes flashed with anger. She had thought this guy would listen to her and curb his arrogance, but she hadn't expected it to turn out like this. Looking at his irritating expression, the slight goodwill she had developed towards him over the past month vanished instantly.
Linfen was now enraged, his eyes flashing like sword blades as he glared at Yana. His fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly. Seeing his change in demeanor, Lichen gently tugged at his sleeve, which helped Linfen regain some composure. He then walked past her and slowly headed towards the door; he didn't want to humiliate himself here. But even as he tried to leave, it seemed someone wasn't willing to let him go.
"Hey kid, you were pretty arrogant just now, but remember this: without strength, you'll only become a laughingstock." Yana's lips curled into a cold smile.
His words pierced Linfen's heart like a needle. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "This matter is none of your concern! Just enjoy your life as a pampered young master!"
"Pfft." Yana snorted coldly, clearly unaccustomed to Linfen's disdainful tone. From childhood to adulthood, everyone had flattered him and showered him with compliments, yet this brat dared to be disrespectful to him in this tone. A nameless anger suddenly surged within him.
Yana slowly approached Linfen, and looking at Lichen, who was being led by the hand by Linfen, a cold smile suddenly appeared on his lips. In an instant, his hand transformed into a gust of wind, reaching out to grab Lichen.
Linfen was shocked, but how could he be a match for Yana? Looking at the boy opposite him, Linfen's eyes seemed to spit out flames. Seeing Lichen, who had been subdued by Yana and whose face was pale, he roared and instantly arrived beside Yana with his agility and explosive power, throwing a punch at him.
However, Yana remained unfazed by the powerful punch. A faint aura swirled in his right hand, and with a quick grab, Linfen's hands were as if they were being held by iron clamps, unable to move an inch.
Linfen stared fiercely at Yana with a murderous gaze, especially since Yana had used one hand to block him, which was undoubtedly the greatest insult to him.
With a slight exertion of force, Yana swept his leg across Linfen's chest with a loud thudding sound, sending him sliding dozens of meters across the ground before coming to a stop.
Yana looked at Linfen lying on the ground with a mocking gaze, and a wicked smile appeared on his face. As if he had discovered something amusing, he chuckled a few times. That eerie expression made Linfen feel that something was very wrong. Sure enough, the next sentence made his body feel as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.
"Take three steps and kneel once, then five steps and kowtow once to crawl to me. Otherwise, this little girl won't be able to leave unscathed. Looking at this pretty face, how wonderful it would be if she had even a single mark here! Hehehe!"
Upon hearing this, Lichen's face turned ashen, her large, blinking eyes filled with panic, and she began to struggle violently. However, how could she possibly break free from his grasp?
A tear welled up in her eye, and despair instantly filled her heart. Watching Lichen struggle, Linfen's eyes reddened. This girl shouldn't be treated like this again.
"Damn it, let her go! Don't touch her!" Linfen's voice was hoarse as he roared in a low voice, his eyes gradually turning a terrifying blood red.
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