122: Chapter 122: The Harsh Reality 122: Chapter 122: The Harsh Reality The power of the Lifebound Spirit Sword was so immense that even Lin Yi couldn’t fully control it; it wasn’t suitable for sparring because he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t kill Lu Li.

“I understand.”

A hint of regret crossed Lu Li’s expression.

Such moves were considered secret trump cards, and even if she could withstand them, Lin Yi couldn’t perform them in front of her.

The reason was simple: if one’s strongest trump card were fully analyzed by others, wouldn’t that be akin to handing them the key to one’s own demise?

No one was foolish enough to do such a thing.

Still, not being able to witness Lin Yi’s mightiest sword strike left Lu Li feeling somewhat disappointed.

Yet, to her surprise, Lin Yi simply smiled enigmatically and said, “I have other sword styles that don’t affect sparring.”

“Let’s spar after the war with Jin Country is over!”

“Alright.”

New vitality sparked in Lu Li’s beautiful eyes.

The more time she spent with Lin Yi, the more she realized his complexity; not only was his growth astoundingly fast, but he had an abundance of hidden tactics.

He was indeed a formidable opponent!

Lin Yi might not be on the Hidden Dragon List, but Lu Li estimated that his strength already ranked among the top fifty!

This ranking was even higher than hers!

…

The defeated Jin Army, with only Xiang Bei remaining, had fled back to the Jin Country Capital, outside of Beiyuan City!

When they learned that Xiang Nan, Hai Wuyan, and Jin Long had all perished at the hands of Lin Yi,

Jin Jue and the others were undoubtedly furious!

“Damn it!”

“That little bastard truly deserves to die!”

Jin Jue was uncontrollably enraged.

Hai Wuyan and Jin Long were the future hopes of the Golden Country Martial Arts Academy, and Xiang Nan was the Heavenly Pride of the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy, someone they had begged and pleaded to come as foreign aid—yet, he too had been killed by Lin Yi!

This news undoubtedly shocked the entire Golden Country Martial Arts Academy!

They originally thought that the arrival of the Xiang brothers and the Dragon Martial Guard could deal a heavy blow to Lin Yi and the Fierce People Gang!

Unexpectedly, the result was a crushing defeat right off the bat, a massive loss!

They had even lost two of their Martial Arts Academy’s prides!

However, Situ Xiong coldly laughed on the side, saying, “To even kill the Heavenly Pride of the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy, this little bastard is simply insane.

His destruction isn’t far off now!”

Before its destruction, one must be driven to madness!

Jin Jue nodded.

These Stone Country people were incredibly audacious, daring even to kill Xiang Nan, which was bound to thoroughly infuriate the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy!

The Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy only intended to send their younger generation to lead the Dragon Martial Guard for some experience but had now lost a Heavenly Pride.

How could they just let it go?

The Holy Mansion, the Fierce People Gang, both would end up with no place to bury their dead!

…

After the battle at Beiyuan City, Shi Country’s army charged forward victoriously, conquering several Jin Country cities!

Meanwhile, Yun Country’s army, under the command of Marquis Zhenbei, also kept defeating the Jin Army and pushed forward aggressively!

Liao City.

As a major city of Jin Country, once it was captured by Shi Country, the treasury was promptly emptied by Lin Yi, accompanied by students of the Holy Mansion and the Fierce People Gang.

“Liao City has fallen; our next target is the Jin Country Capital!”

Atop the city walls, Lin Yi’s lips curled into a smile; the grand goal of overthrowing Jin Country, once seemingly distant, now appeared within reach.

The Jin Country people, although skilled in combat, were losing their past glory under the pincer movements of Shi and Yun Country forces, leaving them only able to passively take hits.

After all, Shi Country’s army was now under the full command of Lu Qingcheng and Qin Ya, two extraordinary women.

With Lu Qingcheng’s boldness combined with Qin Ya’s strategies, Shi Country’s army was in no way inferior to Jin Country’s, in fact, it was even more ferocious!

Marquis Zhenbei, the Commander of Yun Country’s armed forces, was an old general.

Even if he performed by the book and merely completed the mission of leading an expedition, it wouldn’t pose any problem for the entire Yun Country army.

However, Lu Li threw a bucket of cold water on Lin Yi’s enthusiasm, “Don’t celebrate too soon.

I’ve heard that this time, the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy has deployed someone from the elder rank.

No matter which elder it is, I’m afraid it’s someone neither Shi Country nor Yun Country can contend with.”

“Even Emperor Shi and Marquis Zhenbei can’t beat them?”

Lin Yi’s brows furrowed slightly.

Lu Li shook her head expressionlessly, “Even if you combine their strength, they wouldn’t be a match.”

“That powerful?”

Lin Yi showed a look of astonishment.

Emperor Shi Luo Jingtian and Marquis Zhenbei were both True Masters, and they were also experts above the Third Level of the True Man Realm.

Was the foundation of the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy so profound that just any elder they sent out possessed such extraordinary strength?

“Of course.”

Lu Li said, “Compared to the Dragon Mountain Empire Martial Arts Academy, the martial arts academies of Jin Country and Shi Country are just garbage.

The Institute Master of the Dragon Mountain Empire’s academy is a Sealed Marquis Realm powerhouse.”

Institute Master, Sealed Marquis Realm!

Terrifying!

A look of seriousness immediately appeared on Lu Qingcheng’s face, “It seems that our plan to annihilate Jin Country must be put on hold for now.”

However, Lu Li was noncommittal, “Why wait?

If their academy can call for help, can’t we do the same?”

“Who can we call?”

Lin Yi looked directly at Lu Li; he did indeed want to call for help, but the problem was there was no one to call!

“It’s just about calling for help, isn’t it?

Anyone can do that, and I’ll call someone too.”

Xi Yue said with a dissatisfied look on her face.

“Senior Sister, who did you call?”

Lin Yi was stunned, then looked at the senior sister in front of him with surprise.

Could it be that Senior Sister Xi Yue also had some powerful connections?

“My stepfather.”

Xi Yue said, “He has a peculiar temper, but he treats me quite well.

If I ask him, he should come.”

“You have a stepfather?”

Lin Yi was stunned, “What kind of strength does your stepfather have?”

“I’m not very clear on that.”

Xi Yue shook her head, then added, “However, even though he has been injured and his strength has diminished, he should have no issue utterly defeating the likes of Situ Xiong.”

At that, Lin Yi’s eyes lit up immediately.

That was already incredibly impressive!

Even in a weakened state from his injuries, if he were at his peak, wouldn’t he be able to beat even the likes of old men like Jin Jue?

Lu Qingcheng was the Seventh Princess of Shi Country, Bai Xiu was the son of Yun Country’s Marquis Zhenbei, and now Senior Sister Xi Yue also had an explosively impressive stepfather.

It seemed that each of his fellow disciples was concealing their great potential!

Wait, it felt like someone was missing!

Lin Yi’s gaze instantly fell on Li Chengfeng, the second disciple from Holy Mansion, “Second Brother, tell me you also have a hidden background.”

However, Li Chengfeng had a look of sorrow and anger, “I’ll write a letter to ask my dad if he’s hiding anything from me!”

Hearing this, Lin Yi immediately cast a sympathetic look at his second brother, “Forget I asked!”

All of his fellow disciples were second-generation individuals with backgrounds, while he was the only one from humble beginnings.

The reality was indeed cruel.

Now, only he, who was also from humble beginnings, could understand what Li Chengfeng was feeling.