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Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Martial Master Third Layer?
Lin Zheng only now realized Lin Feng’s cultivation level: his aura was deep and his essence blood was abundant—a level that only martial masters possess.
"This... this... is unbelievable! Even Lin Zihua, who communicated with the Eighth Grade Star, is only at the second layer of martial master level, while my son, Lin Feng, is hardly inferior to him and is already a martial master!"
Lin Zheng yearned to howl to the heavens. For so many days, he had been nursing a coiled fire in his chest, nearly bursting with it. The Great Elder took advantage of the situation to show him disdain, openly challenging him and constantly bringing out Lin Feng.
But now, what they thought to be his weakness no longer existed. Most importantly, his son Lin Feng was not some trash, but a genius!! How could he, as a father, not be comforted?
"Good, very good! Lin Feng, your father will always be your strongest supporter. Also, about the Star Tower, I won’t hide this from you—I’ve already secured a spot for you. After all, Star Tower is exceedingly important for martial artists like you who have just begun to communicate with stars. Your father has challenged the Star Tower himself and deeply empathizes."
"Now, with your strength, you can properly make your mark. I can now be completely at ease."
Lin Feng nodded, not expecting his father to have such foresight, no wonder he managed to run the Lin Family so prosperously over the years. Without saying much more, Lin Zheng gave Lin Feng a thousand Gold Pearls to buy some medicinal materials before leaving.
Lin Feng gladly accepted them. "Without noble sons from humble families, and without wealth for martial training, without medicinal materials, even I, Lin Feng, would struggle to advance," he thought. It was said that when Lin Zihua broke through to martial master, the Great Elder gave him an elixir worth three thousand Gold Pearls. With that accumulation and burst of power, Lin Zihua broke through to martial master in one go, even swiftly reaching the second layer of martial master, and still had strength to spare.
After Lin Zheng left contentedly, Lin Feng sat alone in his room quietly for a while.
"My cultivation likely won’t improve much in the next few days; I should learn a few combat skills first."
The fastest way for Lin Feng to enhance his cultivation was to kill people and demon beasts. To increase his power, Lin Feng wisely chose to learn combat skills.
"A martial master can just about learn that combat skill."
Lin Feng muttered to himself, then immediately formed a strange handprint with his hands. Instantly, Lin Feng could feel a special energy surging within his body.
This was Gang Qi.
Gang Qi was unique to martial masters, which is why a martial master’s casual punch could carry a force of over a thousand pounds. At the Great Martial Master level, this Gang Qi would be exceptionally strong. For example, Lin Zheng could externalize Gang Qi to form True Qi Armor to protect his body.
"Thunder Tribulation Seal!"
The Gang Qi within him grew stronger and stronger. A sharp gleam flashed in Lin Feng’s eyes as he threw a punch, and instantly, a Big Handprint burst forth, extremely unstable, looking as if it could collapse at any moment.
However, when it hit the wooden door, it immediately blasted a handprint-shaped hole in it and pulverized the stones in the courtyard to dust.
Lin Feng exhaled, "It’s passable, shouldn’t be a problem to fight a martial master, but it’s still not stable enough. Need more practice."
...
Time flew by.
On this day, ten people gathered in the Lin Family’s square. These ten were the ones representing the Lin Family to participate in today’s Star Tower challenge. Leading them was naturally Lin Zihua, followed by Lin Panghu, then Lin Mo’er, and after them, Lin Dao, with the next few being other well-capable members of the family. Lin Feng was the last.
Standing at the front, however, was Lin Zheng, but he was not leading the team today as he had his own matters. The Great Elder and the Third Elder were in charge of the team.
Lin Zheng swept his gaze over the ten individuals and said in a clear voice, "Today is the day when our Lin Family, along with the Lei and Shi families, will open the Star Tower. Inside the Star Tower lies an endless treasure trove awaiting excavation. Of course, risk and opportunity coexist. In addition to treasures, there are many dangers that you need to overcome and guard against, especially in the face of the Lei Family, who has always been at odds with our Lin Family."
Moreover, as far as I know, among the Lei Family’s disciples this time, there is also an Eighth Grade Star, and in addition, there is a Seventh Grade Star. However, our Lin Family has no Seventh Grade Star."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zihua and the others all had heavy expressions, not expecting the disciples of the Lei Family to be so strong.
The Great Elder spoke indifferently, "The Family Head is right; we must proceed with caution."
With that, he glanced at Lin Feng within the ranks, his eyes revealing a trace of mockery. Lin Zheng really did bring his precious son along, truly fearless of death.
"When the time comes, carriages will come to pick you up and take you all to Seven Star Valley," the Great Elder finished speaking and departed. Lin Zheng looked at Lin Feng, nodded slightly, and then left with the Third Elder.
In the square, Lin Zihua and the other young members of the family were left behind.
Many were very nervous, and it wasn’t until the elders and the Family Head had left that they dared to quietly discuss amongst themselves.
"It is said that inside the Star Tower, there are many mechanical puppets and some mindless corpses. Those are the bodies of martial artists who attempted the tower in the past and died, their bodies undecaying for thousands of years."
"Yes, it’s quite dangerous. Our Lin Family has lost at least one person in the Star Tower every time."
"Alas, your words are making me a little scared, but when I think of the chance to promote my star grade, I feel very torn."
Among the crowd, Lin Dao laughed and spoke lightly: "Exactly, I’m now very curious, how does a certain shameless person who got in through the back door think about going to the Star Tower? Is it simply to see what the Star Tower looks like? Just to satisfy curiosity?"
As soon as Lin Dao spoke, the few who were previously discussing fell silent, leaving an eerily quiet atmosphere.
Lin Panghu immediately took offense, glaring at Lin Dao with hostility that genuinely scared the latter.
"What do you mean by that, Lin Dao?"
Lin Dao swallowed hard. Naturally, he was referring to Lin Feng, and while he wasn’t afraid of Lin Feng, Lin Panghu was not someone he could afford to provoke.
"Uh, Young Master Lin Panghu, I was just farting, just farting."
"Hmph, take your fart further away and stop polluting the air. If I hear you fart again, I’ll plug it up with a wooden stopper," Lin Panghu said viciously. Lin Dao didn’t dare to utter another word, his face flushed red.
"Lin Panghu, what Lin Dao said was the truth. I know you’re Lin Feng’s good friend, but precisely because of that, you should advise Lin Feng not to be stubborn just for some laughable dignity and insist on risking his life going to the Star Tower," Lin Mo’er suddenly interjected coldly.
"My brother’s business is his own, it’s none of your concern. Really, the dog is meddling with a mouse’s business," Lin Panghu retorted, fearing no one.
"You... how rude! You think I want to meddle with that waste? You thought wrong; I’m just worried about the family losing face," Lin Mo’er rolled her eyes and said irritably.
"The Family Head mentioned earlier, the Lei Family has an issue with us. I’ve heard that the Lei Family’s Young Master Lei Ming is an Eighth Grade Star, whereas our Lin Family’s Young Master is merely a First Grade Star. In comparison, isn’t that embarrassing?"
"If only that waste had half the strength of my brother Lin Zihua, then I wouldn’t even bother talking about this. Let me tell you, my brother Zihua is now already at the Martial Master Third Layer."
Lin Mo’er’s face was full of pride when she said this, and everyone was shocked. Had he reached the Martial Master Third Layer already?
