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

"Where did this brat come from? How is he this strong?"

Wu Sha, who had just charged forward, was directly sent flying by Lin Yan's punch, causing his face to reveal an expression of utter disbelief.

Clearly, being inexplicably knocked back left him completely baffled. Even now, he couldn't comprehend how a mere brat like Lin Yan possessed such immense strength.

"Did I let my guard down?" Impossible… What?! He's at the mid-stage of the Heaven Yuan Realm?!"

Wu Sha couldn't help but question everything as he locked his gaze onto Lin Yan.

However, after a few seconds of focusing on Lin Yan, he was instantly dumbfounded.

Because from Lin Yan's body, Wu Sha sensed an exceptionally terrifying Yuan Power fluctuation.

He quickly assessed the aura and was shocked to discover that this energy was even more overwhelming than his own.

Lin Yan had already broken through the initial stage of the Heaven Yuan Realm, advancing straight to the mid-stage! Compared to him, Lin Yan was now a full realm ahead.

"A mid-stage Heaven Yuan Realm expert at such a young age? What kind of monster is this? This kid… he must not be allowed to live!"

Wu Sha's expression shifted from shock to deep dread.

He understood very well—now that Black Dragon Stockade had completely fallen out with the Lin Family, if they failed to eliminate such a prodigious talent today… then in the future, when Lin Yan grew even stronger and reached the later stages of the Heaven Yuan Realm, or even the Yuan Dan Realm, it would be an absolute disaster for them.

"Boss! Let's take him down together!"

Having come to this realization, Wu Sha no longer hesitated. He immediately shouted toward Yan Kuo, the leader of Black Dragon Stockade.

"Men! Attack together! Whoever kills him will become our Third Leader of Black Dragon Stockade!"

Yan Kuo also recognized how much of a threat Lin Yan posed.

So, upon hearing Wu Sha's cry, he quickly responded and issued an order to his subordinates.

He personally led the charge, and his elite followers moved in, surrounding Lin Yan from multiple directions.

"Purple Cloud Wings!"

Lin Yan snorted coldly, and in an instant, a radiant purple glow surged from his back. Moments later, a pair of enormous Purple Cloud Wings unfurled behind him.

With a powerful flap of his wings, Lin Yan's body shot upward! His figure instantly soared high into the air, floating above his adversaries.

Boom!

The group below—Yan Kuo, Wu Sha, and their men—had no means of flight.

Thus, even though they had surrounded Lin Yan moments ago, they could do nothing but watch as he effortlessly evaded their encirclement and hovered in the sky.

"What kind of technique is this?"

"He's only at the Heaven Yuan Realm—how is he able to fly?!"

Lin Yan paid them no heed.

He swiftly formed seals with his hands, and a series of glowing spiritual patterns seals began appearing on his fingertips.

Lin Yan shouted, "Flame Array!"

The moment his voice fell, a Flame Spirit Array—which Lin Yan had secretly set up beforehand—was instantly activated beneath Yan Kuo and his men.

Of course, these were all mid-stage Earth Yuan Realm cultivators.

So, while the FlameSpirit Array couldn't outright kill them, it could still serve as a crucial distraction.

As Yan Kuo's subordinates focused their Yuan Power to resist the flames…

Lin Yan stretched his arms outward, palms facing up, and conjured several blazing purple fireballs in his hands.

Utilizing his Mental Energy, Lin Yan masterfully controlled the fireballs, unleashing them toward the mid-stage Earth Yuan Realm grunts below.

Ever since Lin Yan had mastered Mental Energy, his ability to manipulate external forces had improved dramatically, making his control over flames even more precise.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The fireballs streaked through the air.

Yan Kuo's men barely had time to react before the scorching purple flames crashed into them.

The terrifying heat instantly engulfed them, and in mere moments, the mid-stage Earth Yuan Realm warriors were reduced to blazing purple figures, completely consumed by Lin Yan's fireballs.

They wailed in agony within the purple flames, but no matter how they struggled, it was futile. In the end, they were completely incinerated by Lin Yan's flames, leaving behind nothing but charred remains.

"This brat…"

"Such ruthless methods…"

Even Wu Sha and Yan Kuo, both notorious for their bloodthirsty and merciless ways, couldn't help but inhale sharply upon witnessing Lin Yan's brutality.

To them, Lin Yan wasn't just strong—he was also ruthless. And these were the kind of enemies they feared the most.

Unlike those who hesitated at the last moment, individuals like Lin Yan had no qualms about eliminating threats. Provoking someone like this usually led to disastrous consequences.

"He must not be allowed to live—we have to kill him!"

The killing intent in their eyes intensified. After witnessing Lin Yan's terrifying abilities, they were now even more wary of him.

Since they couldn't fight Lin Yan in midair, they immediately shifted their focus to Lin Dong.Exchanging glances, they dashed towards Lin Dong's position in unison.

"Flame Array, activate!"

However, Lin Yan had already made preparations.

Before the battle even began, he had discreetly set up multiple Flame Spirit Arrays around Lin Dong.

Thus, as soon as Wu Sha and Yan Kuo charged forward, they stepped right into the hidden formations.

Although the Arrays weren't powerful enough to kill them outright, they were enough to momentarily hinder their movements.

This enraged both of them.

"Damn it! What the hell is this?!"

"It's so annoying!"

Lin Yan, however, seized this opportunity. With a swift flap of his Purple Cloud Wings, he instantly appeared behind them and struck without hesitation.

"Eight Extremes Collapse! Hidden Force!"

With both fists clenched, Lin Yan delivered a devastating blow to the backs of Wu Sha and Yan Kuo.

At this point, his Eight Extremes Collapse had already reached the level of Hidden Force, and while he had yet to achieve the pinnacle of all eight forces combined, its power was already formidable.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A violent surge of energy exploded outward. Even before landing his blows, the sheer force of his punches roared through the air, shaking the surroundings with a thunderous rumble.

"Shit! It's a trap!"

Wu Sha and Yan Kuo's faces turned pale in horror as they desperately attempted to counter.

But they were too slow.

Lin Yan's speed was too overwhelming, and their prior focus on Lin Dong had made them let their guard down. Before they could react, Lin Yan's fists pierced through their chests from behind.

Thud! Thud!

With dull, lifeless thuds, both men collapsed onto the ground. And with that, the entire force of Black Dragon Stockade had been wiped out.

Every last one of them lay lifeless on the battlefield, their corpses twisted in gruesome agony.Especially Wu Sha and Yan Kuo—both of whom died with their eyes wide open in utter disbelief, their gazes filled with unwillingness.

"It's over… Black Dragon Stockade…"

Lin Yan extended his Mental Energy, scanning the battlefield carefully.

Once he confirmed that not a single enemy was left alive, he withdrew his perception and spoke in an indifferent tone.

"Hah…"

At this moment, Lin Dong finally awoke from his urgent breakthrough.

The moment he regained consciousness, he instinctively prepared for battle, ready to assist Lin Yan against Black Dragon Stockade.

But as soon as he scanned his surroundings, he froze. His expression shifted to one of pure disbelief.

Lin Dong realized that every single member of Black Dragon Stockade was already dead, their bodies sprawled across the battlefield.

Even their infamous Boss and Vice Boss, Yan Kuo and Wu Sha, were now nothing more than blood-drained corpses.

"Lin Yan… did you… did you take them all out by yourself?!"

Lin Dong was utterly stunned, staring at Lin Yan with sheer shock.