Wu dong Qian Kun: I, Lin Langtian, Refuse to be a Supporting Character

Chapter 103: The Golden Crow's Surveillance

The once-chaotic manor suddenly fell into an eerie silence. Shocked gazes swept back and forth over the two figures at the center of the field.

Ling Long had lost—and at the hands of a young man!

Staring at Ling Long lying on the ground, blood pouring from his mouth, the crowd slowly began to accept this nearly unbelievable reality as reason returned to them.

"Young Master Lin Langtian… damn, he's fierce."

Lin Ying and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, along with the Lin clan's guards, drew in a collective breath, some even muttering in awe. None of them had anticipated such an outcome; although Ling Long was from the Great Qing Dynasty, his reputation was well-known even here. And now, such a powerful figure had been defeated by Lin Langtian!

"Gulp!"

Not far away, Lin Zhi and Lin Tao, still battling Ling Hu and Ling Quan, swallowed nervously. To defeat a famed peak-level Transformation Realm fighter at only twenty-something years old… What did that mean?

There was no exaggeration in saying that Lin Langtian's current strength made him, aside from Clan Leader Lin Fan, the strongest in the Lin clan, even surpassing others in respect and admiration. If word of this spread, Lin Langtian's fame wouldn't just shock the Great Yan Dynasty—it would cause an uproar even in the Great Qing Dynasty.

And with his strength, Lin Langtian would no doubt make a name for himself in the upcoming Battle of the Hundred Dynasties!

"Haha! Excellent! As expected of Young Master Langtian!"

On the courtyard wall, Lin Zhi and Lin Tao burst into joyous laughter, their faces barely able to contain their elation. Ling Long's defeat meant that the Lin clan had won this battle to defend Blackrock Manor!

In stark contrast to their celebration, the expressions of the Ling family—Ling Hu, Ling Quan, and the others—grew grim. None of them could have predicted that their formidable elder brother, Ling Long, would be defeated by a young Lin clan member! And a peak Transformation Realm fighter at that!

Under the scrutiny of all, Lin Langtian slowly withdrew his fist, his gaze unwavering as he looked down at the fallen Ling Long with an expression of calm indifference.

Though Lin Langtian was only at the mastery level of the Transformation Realm, a step below Ling Long's peak, his bloodline connection with Elder Ling had enhanced his elemental energy. The continuous refinement of his energy by the power of black flame had fortified it to an astonishing level, even beyond that of a peak-level fighter.

Combined with the power of his two-pattern Black Flame Physique, his punch could easily deal lethal damage to a peak Transformation Realm fighter.

In the Battle of the Hundred Dynasties in the original timeline, Lin Dong had defeated peak Transformation Realm fighters with ease at the same level, making it seem as easy as slicing through butter. With Lin Langtian's current strength, achieving a similar feat was far from difficult.

Though Lin Langtian appeared relaxed, the terrifying power he had demonstrated left everyone around in awe.

"Attack!"

With a simple shake of his head at the stunned crowd, Lin Langtian waved his hand coldly, directing his fierce gaze at the remaining Ling family soldiers.

Those soldiers, who had previously been fierce and aggressive, visibly faltered under his stare, taking cautious steps backward. Facing someone capable of defeating a peak Transformation Realm master was beyond anything they could handle.

"Boom!"

Lin Langtian gave them no time to react. Unleashing a surge of elemental energy, he was instantly cloaked in black flames and charged into the midst of the Ling family forces like a wolf among sheep. Each movement of his fist produced a whistling gust, and anyone struck by his black flames coughed up blood as they were flung backward.

Seeing Lin Langtian's overwhelming display of power, the morale of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, along with the Lin clan guards, surged. They charged forward, wielding their weapons like a pack of wolves.

With Lin Langtian leading, the previously dominant Ling family soldiers were immediately thrown into disarray, crumbling in the face of the Lin clan's counterattack.

Watching their side suffer defeat after defeat, Ling Hu and Ling Quan's faces turned pale. They realized that the battle was already lost.

"Retreat!"

Grabbing the severely wounded Ling Long, Ling Hu and Ling Quan shook off their opponents, Lin Zhi and Lin Tao, and hurriedly began retreating, shouting for the remaining Ling soldiers to fall back as well.

Hearing the retreat orders, the demoralized Ling family forces retreated en masse like a receding tide. Soon, after leaving behind numerous bodies, they fled from Blackrock Manor, disappearing into the mountains.

Seeing the Ling family troops retreat, the Lin clan's spirits soared even higher. As some began to pursue, Lin Tao raised a hand to signal them to stop.

With the retreat of the Ling family, the chaos in Blackrock Manor gradually subsided. However, the courtyard lay in ruins, the ground drenched in blood, and a strong metallic scent lingered in the air.

The Ling family had brought a considerable force; though they had been driven back, the Lin clan had also sustained losses. Losses were inevitable, but with the Ling family defeated, a wave of deafening cheers erupted across the manor.

"Young Master Lin Langtian, well done!"

Watching the Lin clan soldiers gaze at him with admiration, Lin Langtian offered a faint smile. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that, in their eyes, his prestige rivaled that of the clan leader, Lin Fan!

But, of course, Lin Langtian had no thoughts of seizing power. Shaking his head, he turned to the direction in which the Ling family had fled, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The Ling family, a powerhouse of the Great Qing Dynasty, held a stronger influence than the Lin clan. This setback might not be enough to deter them completely.

Considering this, Lin Langtian looked up at the sky, where a small bird with a strange black-gold glow circled overhead. It was none other than the Golden Crow.

During the recent battle, Lin Langtian had instructed the Golden Crow to stay airborne to avoid harm. Now, with the battle over, it was time for the Golden Crow to play a crucial role.

Understanding Lin Langtian's intentions, the Golden Crow chirped twice before soaring after the retreating Ling family forces.

Seeing this, Lin Langtian's lips curled into a faint smile. "Cut the weeds without removing the roots, and they'll regrow in the spring breeze," he thought. To completely quash the Ling family's ambitions for Blackrock Manor, they would need to be dealt a decisive blow.

Given the strength of the Ling family, they likely had more schemes in mind. The Golden Crow would make the perfect surveillance tool.

(End of Chapter)

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