Lin Xuan activated his thoughts.
"Ding, consumed 6000 energy points, replication successful. Obtained [Superior Grade Cultivation Talent]." "Ding, consumed 500 energy points, replication successful. Obtained [Mountain-Crushing Strike (Second-Order Middle Grade, Minor Mastery)]." "..."
In an instant, the replication was complete.
He chose to use them.
"Ding, congratulations, host's cultivation talent has been upgraded!" "Ding, congratulations, host has obtained the Minor Mastery-level Second-Order Middle Grade martial art, Mountain-Crushing Strike!" "..."
A warm current flowed through him, and Lin Xuan felt his strength increase significantly once more.
He then looked at his attribute panel.
Swish!
"Divine Replication System." "Host: Lin Xuan." "Realm: Body Refining Seventh Layer." "Talents: Superior Grade Cultivation Talent, Lower Grade Strength Talent, Lower Grade Speed Talent." "Martial Arts: Mountain-Crushing Strike (Second-Order Middle Grade, Minor Mastery), Stone-Shattering Fist (Second-Order Lower Grade, Peak), Rolling Stone Fist (First-Order Upper Grade, Grand Mastery)..." "Energy Points: 14,000." "Personal Space: 7."
The attribute panel had changed considerably.
Lin Xuan now had some confidence in the upcoming match.
All of this happened in the span of a breath, and no one noticed anything unusual.
At that moment, Lin Yun's cold voice came from across the way:
"I wonder who gave you the courage to challenge me?"
Lin Yun's face was icy as he stared over.
"But since you dare to come, you'll pay the price! Fall!"
With those words, Lin Yun made his move.
He stomped his foot and charged at Lin Xuan.
He threw a punch.
"Jade-Shattering Fist!"
Crack!
The fist light streaked through the air, instantly splitting the space ahead.
A fierce, surging fist force pierced through layer by layer, hurtling toward Lin Xuan.
Compared to Lin Hai's earlier punch, this one was several times stronger in both momentum and power.
At the very least, Lin Hai couldn't have withstood it.
Around them, the disciples watched the scene with rapt attention.
Feeling the force of Lin Yun's punch, their expressions shifted.
It could be said that none of the disciples present could endure it.
They would likely suffer significant injuries, or even severe ones.
All the disciples turned to Lin Xuan, curious to see how he would respond.
On the arena stage, Lin Xuan's expression also grew serious.
But since he dared to challenge, he naturally had his own backing.
His backing was the talents he had fused and upgraded.
Then, Lin Xuan threw a punch of his own.
"Stone-Shattering Fist!"
It was also a Second-Order Lower Grade martial art.
The fist force surged, like it could crush metal and shatter stone, its power not to be underestimated.
The disciples on the field gasped in surprise.
Lin Xuan was still choosing to clash head-on with Lin Yun!
They found it hard to believe.
After all, in the Body Refining realm, one tempers the physique and strengthens blood and qi.
The biggest change in this realm was the increase in strength.
The power of a Body Refining Ninth Layer was more than double that of a Body Refining Seventh Layer.
If they clashed fists, Lin Xuan's right arm would likely be crippled.
The outcome would be grim.
Some disciples turned away, unable to bear the sight of the coming tragedy.
Under everyone's watchful eyes.
The next moment.
On the arena stage, the two fists collided.
Boom!
A thunderous sound rang out, like two boulders smashing together.
After the single strike, they separated instantly.
And this time, the result once again defied everyone's expectations.
After their fierce clash, both of them retreated.
The screams everyone had imagined never came.
Instead, both stopped about ten meters back, steadying themselves without a scratch.
Moreover, Lin Yun had retreated three meters farther than Lin Xuan.
In other words, Lin Xuan had once again gained the upper hand.
Swish!
The arena fell into dead silence.
Everyone stood frozen, staring at the scene in disbelief.
It took several breaths before they snapped out of it.
Suddenly, the entire training ground erupted.
"What the hell, am I dreaming?" "Lin Xuan clashed head-on with Lin Yun and came out on top?" "Since when did Lin Xuan get this strong?" "..."
The crowd buzzed with chatter, reaching a fever pitch.
Their gazes at Lin Xuan were filled with deep shock.
No one had expected this outcome.
In this duel, not only was Lin Xuan not instantly defeated, but he had also gained the upper hand after trading blows with Lin Yun!
Such a scene left everyone struggling to believe it for a long time.
Even Lin Shiyun, who knew Lin Xuan well, stood frozen in shock.
"Brother Lin Xuan is this strong... maybe there's hope..."
Lin Shiyun murmured words that were hard to understand.
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
On the other side, Lin Hai growled under his breath, his eyes red.
Lin Yun being at a disadvantage shocked him even more than his own defeat by Lin Xuan's single punch, and he couldn't accept it!
Lin Yun was at the peak of Body Refining Ninth Layer, while Lin Xuan was only at Body Refining Seventh Layer!
There was a gap of two major realms!
With such a difference, a head-on clash still left Lin Xuan on top!
How could Lin Hai bring himself to believe that?!
On the high platform, the Lin family elders were also stunned, greatly shaken.
This scene had exceeded their expectations as well.
"This Lin Xuan... has decent talent."
After a moment, family head Lin Qixing glanced seemingly casually at the white-robed middle-aged man in a nearby seat, suppressed his emotions, and said dryly.
"Yes, yes." "This Lin Xuan is quite impressive."
The other elders echoed dryly in agreement.
Not far away, the white-robed middle-aged man looked at Lin Xuan on the arena stage and revealed a faint smile.
...
On the arena stage.
"Ding, congratulations, host, for obtaining 357 shock points from Qi-Gathering Realm mid-stage martial artist Lin Qiyuan." "Ding, congratulations, host, for obtaining 749 surprise energy points from Qi-Transformation Realm mid-stage Lin Qiyun." "..."
Lin Xuan listened to the cool notification sounds in his ear and smiled.
This result of the clash was also beyond his expectations.
He hadn't expected that after replicating and fusing the talents of Lin Hai, Lin Yun, and Li He, his strength would increase so much.
He was still at Body Refining Seventh Layer, yet after clashing head-on with Lin Yun, who was at the peak of Body Refining Ninth Layer, he had come out on top!
Lin Xuan was overjoyed.
He gained even more confidence for the upcoming match.
Then, Lin Xuan glanced at the high platform.
His desire for the treasures of the Lin family elders grew stronger.
Even the treasures he had obtained from Lin Yun had boosted his strength this much.
If he could acquire the treasures from all the Lin family elders, how much would his power skyrocket?
He couldn't even imagine it.
His anticipation deepened.
The only pity was that, with his current low cultivation level, he could only replicate within a ten-meter range.
He would have to wait for the right moment.
Then, he turned to face Lin Yun, his fighting spirit surging.
If he could defeat Lin Yun, he would take his place as the new number one genius of the Lin family.
At that point, he might be summoned by the family elders to the high platform, within ten meters.
Then he could replicate to his heart's content.