Chapter 4 - chapter 4 rival forces strikes

The neighboring Wang family, envious of the Lin family's resurgence, sends two Golden Core elders to raid their territory under the guise of a trade dispute. Lin Chen, alerted by the system's "Threat Detection," sets a trap using the "Instant Teleportation Array" (cost: 800 FP). The Wang elders are teleported into an ambush where Lin Chen, now at the peak of Foundation Establishment, unveils his system-upgraded "Dragon Flame Fist," incinerating them. The system rewards 100 Family Prestige and unlocks "Bloodline Fusion." Lin Chen fuses an ancient "Azure Dragon Bloodline" into himself, catapulting his cultivation to the Nascent Soul stage. The victory spreads the Lin family's name, but Lin Chen learns from a captured Wang spy that larger forces are watching. He resolves to strengthen the clan's defenses.