"What would our lives be like without the internet?"
Lin Changqiang had pondered this question in the past, firmly believing that life without it would be a agonizing struggle for modern people. But now, he realized he was wrong.
Perhaps due to its relatively primitive technology, the environment of the Profound Sky Continent is quite beautiful. The air is perpetually filled with the fragrance of earth, and on summer nights, even the brightest moonlight can't obscure the starry sky.
Besides sparring with Lin Dong, Lin Changqiang's favorite thing now is to empty his mind and body. He lies spread-eagle on the lawn, breathing in the fresh air, watching the clouds by day and the stars by night.
Summer gave way to autumn, and time flew by unnoticed, and soon the day of the Lin family's younger generation's clan competition arrived.
As the morning light broke through the clouds and shone across the land, the Lin family erupted in a bustle, a lively atmosphere enveloping the entire manor.
"Dong, congratulations to the host for reaching the seventh level of the Tempering Body Realm. The Yuanli seed has broken through the bones and flowed into the meridians."
"Dong, congratulations to the host for achieving the achievement: Refining Yuanli into the meridians, and rewarding two lucky draw opportunities."
Lin Changqiang, who had just woken up from a dream and was still a little dazed, suddenly woke up and hurriedly checked his personal information.
"Host: Lin Changqiang
Gender: Male
Cultivation Level: Seventh Level of the Tempering Body Realm (8%)
Martial Arts: Stone-Splitting Leg (First Grade), Tongbei Fist (First Grade), Eight Desolate Palm (Second Grade)
Cultivation Method: None
Mental Power Level: None
Secret Technique: None
Mental Power Method: None
Treasures: Small Trumpet (1), Double Experience Card (2), Double Gold Coin Card (1), Heart Demon Experience Card (1)
Number of Lucky Draws: 2"
During this period, whenever Lin Changqiang found that his cultivation level was surpassed by Lin Dong, he would exchange the Guerrilla for a Gift. When his cultivation level surpassed Lin Dong again, he would exchange the Gift back to the Guerrilla. The two of them chased each other, finally reaching the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm.
"Great! It feels so good to gain experience!" Lin Changqiang sighed, shaking his head. "But ever since Lin Dong and I started training together, that little girl Qingtan has gradually become familiar with me, and her favorability has now risen to fifty-seven. Sigh, what should I do?"
After thinking for a few seconds and failing to come up with a solution, Lin Changqiang simply gave up worrying about it. After all, he couldn't intentionally harm Qingtan just for a boon.
"System, use all lottery opportunities!"
Lin Changqiang waved his hand with great confidence.
"Dong, two lottery opportunities, used successfully. Congratulations to the host for receiving a double experience card and the high-level spiritual treasure - the Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear."
"Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear?!"
Lin Changqiang's eyes lit up. He had been particularly fond of Zhao Yun since he read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a child, as required by his school. Although he later learned that the historical Zhao Yun wasn't as powerful as he appeared in the novel, what did it matter? He loved the man in the novel, the man who fought in and out of Changban Slope seven times.
He couldn't help but recall the days when he used to control Zhao Yun in various games, killing people relentlessly, and the lines he'd spoken, each one either majestic or handsome.
"Only with a fearless heart can one soar into the sky."
"Breaking through the encirclement alone, his heroic spirit intimidates the enemy."
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"Don't be satisfied with your current state. It will stagnate your growth."
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"System, since the skills, weapons, and equipment in the game have all been modified, why is the Dragon Gallbladder Bright Silver Spear a high-level spiritual treasure?"
Lin Changqiang was slightly dissatisfied. In the Tianxuan Continent, treasures are divided into low-level, medium-level, and high-level spiritual treasures, earth-level spiritual treasures, heaven-level spiritual treasures, low-level, medium-level, and high-level pure essence treasures, and some even more powerful divine items. This means that the Dragon Gallbladder Bright Silver Spear's quality is not even medium-low.
"Dong, back to the host. When the host draws a weapon or equipment, its quality is determined by the host's current level. The highest quality is two major realms higher than the host, and the lowest is equivalent to the host's current level."
"Huh?" Even Lin Changqiang, with such a thick skin, could still feel the awkwardness. "So it's my fault..."
After drawing the prize, Lin Changqiang unloaded the gift and replaced it with the Guerrilla. He washed up with military speed, grabbed a quick bite, and rushed to the Trial Hall where the clan competition was held. By the time he arrived, the atmosphere was already bustling with activity, a sea of people.
While the Lin family wasn't the most powerful force in Qingyang Town, it held considerable weight. Consequently, quite a few guests had come to observe the clan competition, both to cultivate good relationships and to test the abilities of the younger generation. After all, for a clan, outstanding new blood was crucial.
Although it wasn't his first time witnessing such a bustling scene, Lin Changqiang felt a bit nervous. After all, he'd always been a spectator, but today, he'd be "performing" on the stage.
Having woken up late, Lin Changqiang missed the confrontation between Lin Dong's family and the families of Lin Shan and Lin Hong. Just as he was feeling a bit disappointed, he saw a large crowd suddenly pouring into the Trial Hall. At the head of
the crowd, walking with a brisk stride, was an elderly man with white hair and a slender figure. He was dressed in a brocade robe, exuding a sturdy demeanor. His gaze scanned the room, a commanding presence beneath his breath.
This man was none other than the Lin family's patriarch, Lin Zhentian. However, Lin Changqiang and his former roommates generally preferred to call him Megatron.
The moment Lin Zhentian appeared, the Trial Hall erupted in excitement, with all the guests quickly standing and bowing.
Lin Zhentian greeted the distinguished guests with a smile, and after chatting with Lin Dong's family for a while, he slowly walked to the main seat. The Trial Hall gradually quieted down, and all eyes turned to Lin Zhentian.
Under the gaze of many, Lin Zhentian calmly bowed to the VIP seats and spoke loudly.
"Today is the day of the Lin family competition. Thank you all for coming. I see that everyone here is familiar, so I will not waste any more time on nonsense and let's get straight to the point."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zhentian glanced at Lincoln beside him. Lincoln smiled and nodded, then walked onto the large arena in the center of the Trial Hall and pulled out a bamboo tube with many bamboo sticks from his sleeve.
"As usual, we'll draw lots to determine our opponents. All those participating in the clan competition, come out and draw lots."
As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of young men and women emerged from the Trial Hall, each taking a bamboo stick from a bamboo tube. Suddenly reminiscent of his high school days, Lin Changqiang secretly patted Lin Dong's butt out of sight, startling him. Turning to see Lin Changqiang smirking behind him, he rolled his eyes and said nothing more.
"There are five arenas here, numbered one through five. Those who get the first ten numbers will proceed to their corresponding arenas to begin the first round."
Lin Changqiang glanced at the bamboo stick marked with "one" and made his way to the first arena. Upon reaching the stage, he discovered his opponent wasn't Lin Dong, but a young man with a pair of dimples, which brought a sigh of relief.
It wasn't that Lin Changqiang couldn't match Lin Dong. In a serious fight, with the protection of the Holy Light, he could easily wear Lin Dong down even with a single, unyielding effort. However, with the strength of two people at the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm, it would be too difficult if one of them had to be eliminated in the first round.