“The third arena: one with martial intent, one with a special bloodline, one with a special physique, all under twenty-two. I can take the first slot again. If I’ve already beaten Jin Bihui earlier, that’s a win for the first match,” Lin Xiao said, pointing to Ling Hu. “For the special physique, my friend here can take it. His strength isn’t much less than mine. If the Zi family has a genius with a special physique under twenty-two, they can spar with him.”
The group’s eyes lit up. This burly youth had a special physique and strength close to Lin Xiao’s?
“What’s this young brother’s name?” Zi Jinchen asked politely.
“Heh, I’m Ling Hu. As for my physique, it’s the Heavenly Flame Sacred Tiger,” Ling Hu said with a hearty laugh.
“What, Heavenly Flame Sacred Tiger!” Zi Jinchen was shocked, as were the others. The Heavenly Flame Sacred Tiger had a chance to become a Martial Saint, with even greater potential to reach Martial Emperor.
This talent was more monstrous than Lin Xiao’s!
Of course, this was their assumption, unaware of Lin Xiao’s full talents…
“It seems our chances are indeed quite good!” After a stunned moment, Zi Jinchen exclaimed.
In truth, Lin Xiao wanted to say their chances weren’t just good, but nearly guaranteed. However, he didn’t want to overexplain and kept quiet.
Still, he had to show some confidence, continuing, “For the third arena, the two of us are enough. Of course, if Third Elder isn’t confident, finding someone with a special bloodline wouldn’t hurt.”
“As for the fourth arena, three with dantian phenomena, below sixth-stage Martial Venerable, I can also compete. I have a dantian phenomenon. I assume you trust me, so I won’t demonstrate it here, right?”
“You have a dantian phenomenon too?”
The group was shocked again. Two martial intents were one thing, but a dantian phenomenon as well?
Of course, since Lin Xiao didn’t want to show it, they assumed it was low-grade, to save face.
A low-grade dantian phenomenon plus two martial intents was just barely acceptable.
In reality, Lin Xiao didn’t want to shock them further, so he held back.
“For the fourth arena, consecutive fights, I can sweep all three alone. No need for others, though if you feel it’s necessary, you can find two more,” Lin Xiao said.
“…” The group was speechless. Was Lin Xiao so confident he could sweep three?
But considering the fourth arena was set for Jin Bihui, if Lin Xiao could beat him, he might indeed sweep all three.
Still, there was a chance the Jin family had a dark horse, or Lin Xiao could be injured or drained from earlier arenas.
Relying solely on him was impossible; they’d prepare two others regardless.
“For the fifth arena, three spirit beasts, it’s even simpler. My friend here can handle it alone, sweeping all three. She’s a spirit beast, sixth-tier mid-grade,” Lin Xiao said, pointing to Mei Tianmo, keeping Xiao Mao as a trump card.
This kind of heavy lifting was better left to Mei Tianmo.
“She’s a sixth-tier mid-grade spirit beast?”
The Zi family was shocked again, their faces showing disbelief.
What kind of people did Zi Ling bring? Each one was more formidable than the last.
This stunningly beautiful woman was a spirit beast in human form.
“Why me? What’s in it for me?” Mei Tianmo grumbled.
“We’re all Zi Ling’s friends. Helping friends is what we do. If we succeed, I’m sure the Zi family will help us when we’re in need,” Lin Xiao said to Mei Tianmo with a grin.
“Little brother is right. If you help our Zi family win, we’ll do what we can to assist you,” Zi Jinchen added.
“You said it! Fine, I’ll reluctantly help,” Mei Tianmo agreed softly.
Zi Jinchen felt a chill, sensing he’d been roped into something.
This spirit beast wouldn’t demand something outrageous later, would she?
“As for defending our arenas, I’ve thought of a plan. Hear me out, then decide,” Lin Xiao continued.
The group nodded. Defending was easier for the Zi family to arrange, as they could set arenas the Jin family would struggle to crack.
Lin Xiao’s suggestions, even if unsuitable, could be adjusted.
“First arena: three mid-tier Martial Venerables, under twenty. Ling Hu and I will defend, and the Zi family can find someone to fill the third slot.”
“Second arena: three inanimate objects—one with Martial King strength, one with Martial Venerable strength, one with Martial Lord strength. I’ll provide these objects.”
The group was puzzled, faces showing confusion. Inanimate objects?
“Third arena: one with a dantian phenomenon, one with a special physique, one with a special bloodline. The age limit depends on what special bloodline or other talented youths the Zi family can find. Ling Hu and I will take the first two slots.”
“Fourth arena: three spirit controllers. I’ll sweep the opponents. If you’re not confident, set the age limit to under twenty-three and include Zi Ling. If you don’t want to use Zi Ling and can find two spirit controllers, set it to under twenty.”
Before Lin Xiao finished, the group was already shocked. Zi Jinchen couldn’t help but ask, “You’re a spirit controller too?”
Lin Xiao nodded. “Fifth-grade spirit controller.”
“Hiss!” The group gasped.
Two martial intents, heaven-defying combat strength, and a fifth-grade spirit controller?
Under twenty, a fifth-grade spirit controller?
Wasn’t this talent more monstrous than Zi Ling’s?
Ignoring their shock, Lin Xiao pointed to Mei Tianmo, finishing, “Fifth arena, like the Jin family’s, three spirit beasts. Xiao Mei will fight, and the Zi family can find two more to fill in.”
“It’s up to you to decide how to set it,” Lin Xiao concluded.
He was helping the Zi family for Zi Ling and to gain their support. Whether they trusted him was their call. If they didn’t use him, their wins or losses were none of his concern.
