A Monster Awakens From Its Slumber

"Wang Lin!"

Hao Yang's scream echoed in the mountain forest. It shook the trees and the startled birds took off.

Hao Yang looked in the distance and his eyes shone in a terrifying light. Watching the silhouette of his prey going further and further, he stomped his feet and dashed straight like an arrow leaving the bowstring.

"I swear when I caught you....I'll let you taste what a true despair is!"

He threatened in a bellowing voice.

But Wang Ling ignored his scream. He rushed into the woods with all of his might. As long as he returned to the sect, even if Bai Hanyu and this youth had hundreds of guts, they would not be able to touch one of his hair.

Hao Yang felt pissed that his prey paid no heed. He gnashed his teeth and threw spiritual attacks one after another.

However, Wang Lin seemed to have grown a pair of eyes on his back. He evaded all the lethal strikes with great precision.

After evading all the attacks, Wang Lin turned his head and stared at the youth chasing after him. A frown appeared on his face. "If I don't widen the distance, I'd soon run out of gas. When that happens, it would be the end of me! I need to do something!"

Keep in mind that Wang Lin was harmed by the Qi deviation. It had not only crippled his cultivation but also damaged his foundation.

While other Qi condensation practitioners could gather a perfect 100 percent of spiritual energy to their Spiritual Sea, Wang Lin was only capable of storing 60 percent.

That means even though he was technically at 3rd Qi condensation, his Spiritual Sea's storage capacity was only half of an actual 3rd Qi Condensation realm.

In terms of stamina, he was worse than a normal 3rd Qi Condensation cultivator. Thus, his Spiritual Sea capacity was equal to 2nd Qi condensation's Spiritual Sea.

Just like this one youth flee and another chased after him. Along the way, explosions sounded so loud. Trees fell down and rocks were halved. Frightened birds dared not idle and flew up in the sky.

But soon after, Wang Lin saw the structures of the sect. Wang Lin hesitated no more and spent half of his remaining Qi on his movement.

His speed increased and the distance between him and Hao Yang widened in the instant.

Not even thirty seconds had passed, and Wang Lin was almost at the entrance gates. However, when he took one step out of Cloud Mountain, he was repelled.

The unexpected situation caused him to lose his footing. He stumbled to the ground but he quickly stood up.

"A formation? Was I led by the nose?"

Wang Lin's heart tightened. He turned around and looked at the approaching youth. Only this time his enemy had a smirk on his face.

Hours ago when Hao Yang had reached Cloud Mountain. He knew what the consequences if the sect ever to know about this matter, so he dared not to be careless about this assassination.

He meticulously laid an entrapment formation. It would only activate at his command.

Although the formation was the lowest of a kind, it was still dependable and durable.

He had bought this formation to trap a low-leveled savage beast alive but due to Bai Hanyu's sudden request, he reluctantly used it. It was expensive, but it did not matter as long as no one would know about this assassination.

"What's going on? Dao Brother why stop running? Is something hindering you?"

Hao Yang was leisure and relaxed after trapping his prey. He was confident that the current Wang Lin chance of winning was absolute zero.

Along the way, Hao Yang conserved most of his Spiritual Qi and bluffed his attacks. Although he had wasted 30 percent of his Spiritual Sea's stored energy as a result, he was in better shape than Wang Lin.

Adding his poor Spiritual Sea capacity, Wang Lin was now left with a mere 20 percent spiritual energy. Meanwhile, Hao Yang had 70%.

The winner was already decided even before the match had started.

Despite the dangerous situation, Wang Lin stayed calm. His firm heart allowed him to face any situation with calmness.

Even when the world was falling down and his life was threatened, Wang Lin would not surrender without trying.

"Eh? What's with that expression?" Hao Yang chuckled. "Why not beg down on your knees? Maybe I'd change my mind and spare you."

Hao Yang loved toying with his prey. He loved when the stubborn gaze softened into despair. They would kneel down and cry while gripping the corner of his shirt.

Unfortunately, what Hao Yang envisioned did not happen. Wang Lin's calm and solemn gaze still lingered on his figure. It seemed like even when God stood before him he would still look bravely.

Hao Yang hated this type of person. His relaxed attitude turned cold as he said. "It's fine. If you don't want to beg on your knees, I'll make you do it. I'll torture you until you end your insignificant life."

As soon as he finished his declaration, Hao Yang leaped toward his opponent with a grin on his face.

On the other side, Wang Lin remained calm and faced the attacks. Every time they collided, he was reminded of his past.

Each punch was like an explosion of his dream.

Each kick was like when he began his cultivation path.

Each strike caused him to spat out blood, yet his eyes were firmed and unyielding.

This surprised Hao Yang. He had not gone easy and used his full strength but his opponent seemed to have been possessed.

At first, Hao Yang thought that it was his opponent's remaining spiritual energy that kept him alive.

However, move after move, Wang Lin continued to fight against him. Even though not having any spiritual energy, he collided bravely against his opponent.

This kept going on until the sun was setting and the area was darkening.

Wang Lin was bloodied all over. Blood dripped from his forehead and his clothes were drenched in the process. If an onlooker witnessed this fight, they would be amazed and frightened.

The current Wang Lin was identical to a savage beast. It was as if the only reason his consciousness exist was to send his opponent to the afterlife.

"You're insane...."

At the side, Hao Yang was panting slightly. The cornered prey seemed to have become a beast—killing it was taking some time.

However, it seemed that the savage beast was out of breath. He grinned. "It seems that I've underestimate you. Although you lost your sharpness, you're indeed worthy of your status as a genius. It's a pity that you lost your cultivation. As a result, I am the victor!"

Hao Yang conjured a sword with his spiritual energy. He aimed it straight at Wang Lin's heart.

Pain...

It was what Wang Lin currently felt. His eyesight was blurry and his head was spinning. The numerous wounds were heavy as if he was carrying a mountain.

He looked ahead and noticed a flash of light heading toward him.

He smiled bitterly.

It seems that this will be the end of his journey...

But Wang Lin was somewhat unwilling. There were many things he had yet to accomplish in this world. Many mysteries were waiting for him to unfold.

Unfortunately, fate toyed with him.

If there was a second chance, he'd still choose to be a cultivator...

Wang Lin's eyes slowly darkened and his body started falling to the ground.

The sword was inches away from his heart.

Before he passed out, however, a sigh resounded in the depths of his spirit.

"Ai...what a useless brat...let me borrow your body a little bit."

Wang Lin lost consciousness soon after that.

His body rapidly drops to the ground.

"Wang Lin, DIE!"

Hao Yang cried out and gripped the tilt of the sword. However, before the sword could stab in and end the life of his prey, Wang Lin's body suddenly moved.

His body seemed to have turned into a feather. His speed was extremely fast and Hao Yang could not react to it.

Before he knew it, he was punched in the stomach. He was blown towards the tree along with his conjured sword. His body slammed heavily on the bark.

Blood spouted out of his mouth!

The stars shone brightly in the sky. Wang Lin loosened up some of his aching bones. Strangely enough, he stopped moving and his eyes were staring at the moon.

He chuckled but it seemed as if the tone of his voice had changed. "There's nothing more fresh than an air. It's been a long time I have had such breath of air."

He smiled and nonchalantly lowered his head. He glanced at the fallen youngster and waved his hand. He said. "Anyway, an important matter has to be finished. Hey you! Get up there and come. Let me have a satisfying warm up."

"You..."

Hao Yang was stunned by the sudden change in his opponent. It seemed as if he was facing another person. He stood up with great difficulty and gnashed his teeth. "That hurt...This time, you've done it you trash! You've successfully infuriated me."

However, his opponent merely smiled. He cupped his fist behind his back and said. "Ha....that's brings me to the past. No matter what era, this kind of arrogance is what I like. Come, show me how capable an ant can be."

This sentence angered Hao Yang. To think this waste that was about to die compared him to an ant?

It was so ridiculous that Hao Yang laughed loudly. "Haha, you're quite funny for a dying person, aren't you?"

"No, I'm just being blunt. In my eyes, prodogies, beauties, wise sages or whatnot, they are nothing but an ant in my eyes. Those that challenge my authority has only one ending. That is the path of deminse."

The current Wang Lin smiled and spread his hands. "Of course, if you don't want to die, go and tucks your tails between your legs and scram from my sight. Live like a coward, and when you happen to see me, coil if you are a dragon and cower if you are a tiger! But you are free to challenge me though that's an unwise decision. How about you run while you still had the chance? Keep in mind I only gave one chance."

Hao Yang was stunned and then he laughed even further. He stared at Wang Lin with a trace of mockery. "If you want to live that badly you can say so. Why pretend? That attack previously is probably a last ditch of effort. A pity, you cannot trick me. How about this? You kneel down and licked my shoes like a dog, and I'll spare you."

"It's also a pity that you waste your chance." Wang Lin shook his head and sighed. "Then come. Show me what you are capable of to actually have the guts to challenge me."

He beckoned as if he was calling an insignificant being undeserving of his eyes.

"I'll kill you!"

Hao Yang exploded in anger and immediately dashed in. At this moment in time, he was no longer thinking of toying around.

He wanted to split this Wang Lin in half and chop his flesh thousand pieces!

Hao Yang released a vertical slash. It looked powerful and deadly, but his opponent easily and leisurely dodged it.

"You..."

Hao Yang gnashed his teeth and sent more attacks. However, Wang Lin dodged it all without a sweat.

"Is this what you are capable of? Haha, and you think you can fight against me?" Wang Lin chuckled and closed his eyes. "Okay, bullying you seems unfit for someone like me. I'll closed my eyes. Go ahead, show me your best move. If you cannot kill me, remember that's the end of you."

"Ahhhh! DIE!"

Wang Lin's mouth was simply too infuriating. Hao Yang held back no more and launched a forbidden art. He did not care if his foundation would be damaged in return; he just wanted to rip Wang Lin into shreds!

Wind gathered around Hao Yang. At the moment, he was like the King of Storm with spiraling winds on top of his head. He bellowed with his lips tainted in blood. "DIE WANG LIN!"

Those spiral winds transformed into a rain of swords It came crashing down Wang Lin's direction.

However, as usual, Wang Lin evaded them with ease. With his eyes closed, he was like a butterfly amidst the torrent of rain.

No matter how many drops fell in his direction, not a single sword touched his sleeve!

Wang Lin opened his eyes and sighed. "In the end, this is what an ant is only capable. Time's up, let me send you on your way."

When he said that, his body seemed to have transcended time. He left afterimages as he arrived in front of Hao Yang in an instant.

He grasped his head with one hand and looked at him in the eye. "Ailu last words?"

Hao Yang was stunned and his face paled. He tried to get away from the grip but the arm was like an immovable rock. It was pressing on his head, causing him to scream in pain.

"You...you...If you kill me, Bai Hanyu won't let you off!"

"Bai Hanyu?"

"Yes, yes. If you don't want to die, release me right now!"

Wang Lin chuckled. "Whose that? A bug that I can squash?"

Saying that, he increased his grip strength and the head was soon squashed like watermelon. Staring at the bright moon surrounded by the stars, blood rained down upon him, yet he stared blankly at the sky.

A new era dawned upon once again but to him, it was another era of dominance.