"Junior Brother Lin Chen's words make sense. Previously, I wasn't considerate enough and overlooked your combat power."
"The martial artists heading to the Ancient Ruins this time all have extraordinary combat power. It's dangerous for you to interact with them. If it wasn't for Junior Brother Lin Chen's reminder, I might have brought you all, which could have been dangerous."
Zi Ling listened to Lin Chen's analysis and said calmly.
"This matter is no small thing, so you shouldn't go. Let's follow Junior Brother Lin Chen's suggestion; only I, Junior Brother Lin Chen, Xiao Liang, and Junior Brother Wan will go."
After pondering for a bit, Zi Ling finally decided.
"Senior Sister Zi Ling, their strength is weak, staying in the Yellow Hall is the best choice. But my strength is not weak, let me join this Secret Realm journey."
Yang Minghui, upon hearing Lin Chen and Zi Ling discuss the Secret Realm journey, became even more worried about Lin Chen and immediately said.
Her concern was not for the resources and treasures of the Ancient Ruins but purely for Lin Chen's safety.
"No, although your cultivation has reached the peak of the Nirvana Realm, your combat power is too weak. I disagree; otherwise, you'll be a hindrance and of no use."
Lin Chen looked at Yang Minghui and said sternly.
"Weak combat power? Lin Chen, who are you looking down on? Among my peers, few can defeat me."
"If I go, I might even help you, and you might have to rely on me."
Yang Minghui looked at Lin Chen and said defiantly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately shook his head.
"Then, if you can take three of my moves, I'll let you go."
Lin Chen looked at Yang Minghui and said calmly.
"Fine, don't just say three moves, even thirty moves, I can take them."
Yang Minghui looked at Lin Chen proudly and said.
Though aware of Lin Chen's terrifying combat power, surviving three moves from him shouldn't be too difficult.
She knew that she had taken the Five Elements Spiritual Essence given by Lin Chen, thereby enhancing her abilities in all aspects. Thus, Yang Minghui felt confident she could withstand Lin Chen's three moves.
"Is that so? You should be careful then. I'm very fast and won't hold back."
Lin Chen looked at Yang Minghui and said calmly.
This girl was getting too arrogant and needed a lesson to face reality.
"Bring it on, I'm not scared of you."
Yang Minghui looked at Lin Chen, turning serious.
She understood Lin Chen's terrifying combat power and planned to instantly use spells to escape once Lin Chen attacked.
As long as she didn't engage in direct combat with Lin Chen, surviving three moves should be feasible.
However, just as Yang Minghui finished speaking, Lin Chen's body transformed into a flash of light, disappearing instantly from where he stood.
Boom—
In just the blink of an eye, Lin Chen flashed in front of Yang Minghui and punched her in the abdomen.
Crash—
With only one punch, Yang Minghui felt like she was falling apart, her abdomen in excruciating pain, leaving her completely powerless, collapsed on the ground, unable to move.
One move, Lin Chen defeated her with just one move.
"I told you, with your skills, stay in the Yellow Hall obediently, and don't go anywhere."
Lin Chen withdrew his hand, looked at Yang Minghui, and said calmly.
"You brute, hitting a girl so hard, are you trying to kill me?"
Yang Minghui looked at Lin Chen and angrily transmitted her voice.
She had thought her movement technique would allow her to maneuver around Lin Chen, yet Lin Chen defeated her right after his first move.
Moreover, this pain was the worst Yang Minghui had ever experienced.
Seeing Yang Minghui writhing on the ground in agony, Zi Ling looked at Lin Chen, her eyes slightly narrowed.
Even knowing Yang Minghui is a woman, Lin Chen still hit so hard, truly without emotion.
Typically, men are supposed to be tender and caring, yet this guy has no qualms about being heavy-handed.
"Darling, why did you hit Sister Yang so hard?"
Yu Weilian stood at a distance, saw the battle end, and immediately ran towards Yang Minghui, reprimanding Lin Chen.
Saying this, Yu Weilian hurriedly supported Yang Minghui, taking out healing pills for her to consume.
"Sister Yu, you and I came from the Eastern Domain, and we've seen the horror of Central State. The Martial Artist World is one of prey; if not for luck and some strength, we wouldn't have survived to this day."
"Her being so careless, the Central State's Yunlong City is a mix of people, one mistake and there could be no return, so I must wake her up, make her see herself clearly."
"If I were the enemy, she'd be dead now. Do you think those going to the Ancient Ruins are anyone weaker than me, who'd show her mercy?"
Lin Chen looked at Yu Weilian and immediately transmitted his voice.
Upon hearing this, Yu Weilian remained silent.
Though Lin Chen made a valid point, this fool didn't realize Yang Minghui wanted to go to the Ancient Ruins out of concern for his safety.
With Lin Chen defeating Yang Minghui in one move, such methods left others with no further objections, obliging them to comply and stay in the Yellow Hall.
After all, Lin Chen was acting for their benefit, and they didn't want to oppose him.
With Yang Minghui seriously injured, today's training as Zi Ling mentioned was clearly no longer feasible.
Subsequently, Yu Weilian took Yang Minghui back to her dwelling.
Looking at Yang Minghui's sorry state, the others grew more in awe of Lin Chen.
After all, Yang Minghui's pretty face had sparred with Senior Sister Zi Ling before without such severe injuries.
Soon after, everyone returned to their places.
Back at her place, Zi Ling was about to close the door when she discovered a sloppy old man, reeking of alcohol, sitting in a chair in the room.
This shabby old man was none other than Xiao Chitai, the Yellow Hall instructor.
However, others might not know, besides being an instructor at the Yellow Hall, he held another identity—he was Zi Ling's father!
"Ling'er, you absolutely can't go to the Ancient Ruins this time."
Xiao Chitai looked at Zi Ling and said seriously.
"What I do is none of your business."