Chapter 197

    Witnessing Xiao Chen’s demise by his hand, Song Zhigang felt a sense of absurdity yet had to admit this was reality. He should have remained an outsider to Xiao Chen and Su Lin’s conflict.

    Yet, driven by a sense of obligation, he intervened and even saved Xiao Chen, only for Xiao Chen to lead the Song family into a trap aimed at killing him. Song Zhigang felt no guilt; even if Wang Yannian sought retribution, he wouldn’t be afraid.

    Carrying Xiao Chen’s body, Song Zhigang vanished from the scene. Meanwhile, Su Lin, engaged in battle, heard the system’s notification in his mind.

    [Ding! The main character Xiao Chen is dead. Congratulations to the host for winning and receiving three epic treasure box draws.].[Ding! Successfully eliminated a main character, system evaluation in progress.].[Ding! Evaluation completed, system rating: S.].[Ding! Host eliminated the main character, awarded one opportunity to advance a minor realm. Simply wish to upgrade.].[Ding! Host successfully eliminated the main character Xiao Chen, automatically completing the first needle of Taiyi Divine Needles – Departure Gold Needle.].

    Su Lin, entangled in combat, was delighted upon hearing the system’s voice. He had been easily handling these opponents, feigning struggle to lure Song Zhiming into action.

    Su Lin’s goal was clear: eliminate Xiao Chen, ensure Song Zhigang’s return and control over the Song family, and avoid wiping out the Song family’s grandmasters unnecessarily.

    Thus, he deliberately appeared to be struggling, waiting for Song Zhiming to make a move.

    Seeing Su Lin battling against seven or eight opponents, narrowly avoiding serious injury while his own side suffered due to Su Lin’s tactics, Song Zhiming realized he needed to intervene as the battle turned increasingly dire.

    Without hesitation, Song Zhiming shouted and joined the fray, his grandmaster’s aura enveloping the battleground. The surrounding grandmasters were astounded, having not expected the typically gentle Song Zhiming to be a peak grandmaster, on the verge of becoming a celestial.No?v(el)B\\jnn

    Su Lin saw his chance: “Good timing!”

    Activating the Vajra Indestructible Technique to its limit, Su Lin endured another round of attacks from seven grandmasters, revealing his silver needles.

    “Master, be careful!”

    Su Lin’s power surged to a grandmaster’s peak, and his silver needle burst Song Chunsheng’s head, then aimed at Song Zhiming.

    Song Zhiming moved aside slightly, the needle grazing his cheek.

    “Zzz~!” He felt the searing needle mark his face with a burning wound.

    Enraged, Song Zhiming vowed, “You’re seeking death!”

    “Old Blood, you two, coordinate with me. Let’s take him down together.”

    Wiping the blood from his mouth, Song Zhiming grimly said, “What kind of technique is that? Why is it so domineering?”

    Su Lin smiled lightly and turned to leave ignoring him.

    Song Zhiming, stunned, watched Su Lin walk away then resignedly said to Song Zhigang, “Xiaogang, I’ve lost.”

    Song Zhigang, with a complex expression, asked, “Any last words?”

    After pondering, Song Zhiming shook his head, “I’ve done too many evil deeds. Bury me with Xiaocheng.”

    “Alright.” Song Zhigang, looking at the dying Song Zhiming, shook his head. The man had committed countless atrocities and brought this end upon himself.

    He turned to the Song family’s guests, “Does anyone else wish to continue this fight?”

    With two Grandmasters at the Great Perfection level on Su Lin’s side, both ancient warriors, how could they fight?

    Su Lin was terrifying enough, and with the addition of a sword-wielding ally, whose strength seemed to indicate she could take on five or six alone without issue, fighting seemed futile.

    Song Zhigang nodded, “Since no one wishes to continue, let’s discuss what comes next.”

    Su Lin didn’t concern himself with how Song Zhigang would handle the Song family affairs. He was keen on returning to the Qin family to see his girlfriends.

    He Suxin, appearing beside Su Lin at some point, observed him with a complex expression, “You’re truly a monster. I’ve never heard or seen someone enhance their realm in battle like you. You’re the first.”

    Su Lin shrugged, “If you knew more about me, you’d find that enhancing my realm in battle is pretty normal, just like eating and drinking.”

    He Suxin sighed, “Others need at least a year or three to consolidate their realm after advancement. But not you. After advancing, you don’t need to consolidate your realm, and you’re much stronger than others at your level. I’m curious, what technique do you practice?”

    Su Lin smiled, “Since you ask I practice the Vajra Indestructible Technique.”

    “The Vajra Indestructible Technique? That name is very fitting. I take back my earlier words. Wanwan choosing you as her boyfriend does her credit.”

    Su Lin smiled lightly, clearly not interested in delving deeper into the topic. At this point, He Suxin had fully accepted Su Lin.