In Martial Universe, Signed in at the Start with Yao Lao's Ring

"He actually dares to attack even after seeing me arrive?"

"The brat from the Lin family is truly arrogant."

"Very well. Since you are so conceited, allow me to make you pay the price for your arrogance!"

"If a genius like you is allowed to live too long, my Lei family will never have peace."

On the other side, Lei Ying, who had suddenly appeared in front of Lei Shan, looked at Lin Yan in surprise when he saw him daring to attack a Heavenly Yuan Stage expert.

But after a brief moment of astonishment, Lei Ying's expression quickly turned into one of disdain.

After all, the gap between the Earthly Yuan Stage and the Heavenly Yuan Stage was immense!

On the surface, it might seem like only a minor difference in rank, but in reality, the disparity was like the heavens and the earth.

Thus, after letting out a cold sneer, Lei Ying's fist suddenly gathered force and viciously struck toward Lin Yan's fist.

Boom!

The two fists finally collided.

At the moment of impact, a powerful force surged outward from their fists, sending shockwaves rippling through the air.

Lei Ying had originally thought that he could crush Lin Yan with a single punch.

However, to his shock, Lin Yan's Eight Extremes Collapse was incredibly forceful.

Even with the advantage of a higher cultivation level, Lei Ying found himself unable to gain the upper hand in this direct confrontation.

Both of them took half a step back.

Immediately afterward, Lei Ying launched a fierce kick at Lin Yan—his speed as swift as lightning!

"Lightning Sweep!"

Lin Yan didn't dare to be careless.

Not daring to use any lesser martial arts, he once again executed a ferocious Eight Extremes Collapse, meeting Lei Ying's attack head-on.

The two were soon locked in an intense melee battle.

In the midst of their exchange, Lin Yan demonstrated his extensive combat experience.

His attacks were relentless, coming like a storm—fists, elbows, knees, legs, even headbutts—all of them were utilized in his assault.

More importantly, Lin Yan's attacks were infused with the purple-colored Beast Flame.

Although Beast Flames were not as terrifying as Heavenly Flames, even a Heavenly Yuan Stage expert like Lei Ying could feel a searing pain when the flames touched his body.

Thus, under the relentless, high-intensity battle, Lei Ying was eventually forced back.

Lin Yan found an opening and landed a solid punch, making Lei Ying stagger backward repeatedly.

After retreating three or four steps, Lei Ying finally managed to stabilize himself.

But when he looked at Lin Yan again, his gaze had turned ice-cold.

"This brat... he cannot be allowed to live!"

"He's only at the Earthly Yuan Stage Late Phase, yet he can fight a Heavenly Yuan Stage expert like me without being at a disadvantage..."

"If he's allowed to continue growing, how terrifying will he become?"

"He will undoubtedly become the greatest threat to my Lei family!"

Lei Ying let out a furious snort, finally realizing just how monstrous Lin Yan's strength was.

"This can't be real!"

"He's only at the Earthly Yuan Stage Late Phase, yet even a Heavenly Yuan Stage expert can't defeat him?"

"This doesn't make sense!"

Lei Shan, watching from the side, was completely dumbfounded.

He had assumed that once Lei Ying, a Heavenly Yuan Stage expert, arrived, Lin Yan would be finished.

But instead of being overwhelmed, Lin Yan had actually managed to push Lei Ying back.

This made Lei Shan seriously doubt reality.

If they were both at the Earthly Yuan Stage Late Phase, then why was Lin Yan so ridiculously strong?

"Brother Lin Yan truly is incredible..."

"A Heavenly Yuan Stage expert is still far too powerful for me to handle."

"If I rashly step in and expose a weakness, I might end up doing more harm than good."

"Sigh, I'm still too weak—I can only rely on Brother Lin Yan now."

Lin Dong was also deeply shaken.

Initially, after finishing off the other enemies, he had planned to help Lin Yan.

But after assessing the situation, Lin Dong realized that Lei Ying's strength was far beyond his own.

If he charged in recklessly, not only would he fail to help Lin Yan, but he might even become a burden.

Thus, Lin Dong had no choice but to remain on the sidelines and watch.

Meanwhile, on the other side—after his brief moment of frustration, Lei Ying prepared to attack once again.

At this moment, Lei Ying had already realized the immense potential Lin Yan possessed.

Thus, no matter the cost, for the sake of the Lei family, Lin Yan had to be eliminated here and now.

"Stop!"

However, just as Lei Ying was about to strike, a deep and commanding voice suddenly rang out.

In the next instant, as Lei Ying launched his attack on Lin Yan, a towering figure swiftly stepped in front of him.

Before Lei Ying's attack could land, the man threw a punch, directly forcing him back.

"I told you to stop!"

This man was none other than Lin Xiao.

Earlier, both he and Lin Ken had noticed Lei Ying's departure.

However, since this was still Lei family territory and Lei Nuo was also there to stall them, their arrival had been slightly delayed.

From afar, Lin Xiao and Lin Ken had witnessed the battle between Lin Yan and Lei Ying.

They had been both shocked and thrilled.

Seeing that Lei Ying was about to strike ruthlessly, they had immediately rushed over.

"Father!"

Seeing this, Lin Dong quickly ran up and called out to Lin Xiao.

"You little brat! Dragging Brother Lin Yan into danger—I'll deal with you later!"

Lin Xiao shot Lin Dong a fierce glare.

After all, Lin Yan was not his biological son but rather the child of an old friend, someone to whom he owed a great debt.

He couldn't scold or punish Lin Yan. But Lin Dong was different—his own son, someone he could reprimand freely.

"Uncle Xiao, don't blame Brother Lin Dong," Lin Yan interjected.

"Back there, everyone was being held up by Lei Ying and Lei Nuo. Besides, if we hadn't arrived in time, by the time we officially took over, Steel Wood Manor would have already been completely destroyed."

Lin Yan gestured for Lin Xiao to take a look around.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao surveyed the surroundings.

Instantly, his expression turned even colder.

"No wonder the Lei family kept delaying. So they were trying to destroy everything at the root."

Lei Nuo and Lei Ying no longer bothered to pretend.

Upon arriving, Lei Nuo first scolded Lei Ying for failing to take down Lin Yan.

Then, he sneered coldly at Lin Xiao.

"Steel Wood Manor is the result of years of hard work from my Lei family. Did you really think the Lin family could just take it over so easily?"

"Besides, we promised to hand it over—but we never said it would be in perfect condition. Say whatever you like, we don't care."

Lei Nuo was well aware that they could no longer keep Steel Wood Manor.

Glancing around, he saw that most of the damage had already been done.

Realizing their task was nearly complete, he simply ordered their people to withdraw.

Lin Xiao and Lin Ken's gazes darkened.

But they had no reason to stop them. At this point, preventing them from leaving wouldn't change anything.

If anything, it would only escalate the conflict further. Thus, they could only watch as the Lei family's forces departed.

Afterward, Lin Ken let out a bitter laugh.

"Father is going to be absolutely furious when he hears about this."

After taking a deep breath, Lin Xiao and Lin Ken turned their attention toward Lin Dong and Lin Yan.

Lin Xiao, as always, reprimanded Lin Dong.

After all, the situation had been incredibly dangerous.

"You brat! Why are you so reckless? Rushing ahead for glory and dragging Brother Lin Yan into such a perilous situation!"

"If not for Brother Lin Yan's exceptional abilities, both of you would have lost your lives today!"

Lin Dong scratched his head awkwardly.

Indeed, had it not been for Brother Lin Yan's incredible strength, they would have been in serious trouble today.

Thus, Lin Dong didn't argue back.

Instead, he simply smiled sheepishly while enduring Lin Xiao's scolding.

"Alright, alright, Third Brother, don't be too hard on them."

"If not for them, this place would have been completely ruined."

Lin Ken stepped in to smooth things over.

Then, turning to Lin Yan, his gaze filled with admiration.

"Speaking of which, Lin Yan, your battle just now... We saw it with our own eyes."

"You fought Lei Ying to a standstill!"

"Could it be... that you've already reached the Heavenly Yuan Stage?"