Chapter 55: Black Dragon Stronghold Takes Action, Power of the Fire Spirit Array

On the other side, the members of the Lin family were oblivious to the fact that the Lei family had set their sights on them.

They continued to mine Yang Yuan Stones as usual, and by now, they had accumulated hundreds of them in their warehouse. They planned to take a batch of the new goods to Flame City for sale the next day.

"Lin Dong, tomorrow, you and I will stay at the Ironwood Manor and not go to Flame City," Lin Yan said.

Lin Dong had originally intended to invite Lin Yan to visit Flame City again, but to his surprise, Lin Yan not only declined the invitation but also asked him to stay at the Ironwood Manor.

Lin Dong immediately sensed that something was amiss. Lin Yan rarely made requests of him, and every time he did, it held special significance.

So, with a hint of curiosity, Lin Dong asked, "Lin Yan, is there a deeper meaning behind asking me to stay with you at the Ironwood Manor?"

Lin Yan nodded and replied, "Do you think that the Lin family's recent activities have gone unnoticed by the Lei family?"

Perplexed, Lin Dong furrowed his brows and inquired, "Lin Yan, are you suggesting that..."

Lin Yan continued, "Based on my information, the Lei family has already learned about the Yang Yuan Stone mine within our Ironwood Manor and has set their sights on it."

"But," Lin Yan explained, "they won't dare to directly confront us. On one hand, they wouldn't be able to withstand the consequences of openly clashing with the Lin family. On the other hand, their reasons are insufficient. Regardless of how powerful the Lei family is, without a solid reason, they can't simply attack us without facing resistance from other forces in Qingyang Town. They won't risk it for now."

"So, Lin Dong, what do you think they'll do?"

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Dong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Summon the Black Dragon Stronghold. And, take advantage of tomorrow when Father and Grandfather are escorting the Yang Yuan Stones, and the Ironwood Manor is empty..."

Lin Yan nodded, confirming his thoughts.

Lin Dong became anxious and asked, "Lin Yan, why don't we inform Grandfather about this?"

Lin Yan shook his head and explained, "This situation is dangerous for us, but it's also an opportunity."

"The Lei family's strength comes not only from their own power but also from the support of the Xie family and the Black Dragon Stronghold."

"They want to use the Black Dragon Stronghold to target us now, but this is also our opportunity to eliminate the Black Dragon Stronghold. With adequate preparation, we can ensure that those from the Black Dragon Stronghold won't leave alive, and we can seize the opportunity to take down the stronghold ourselves."

Understanding dawned on Lin Dong as he comprehended Lin Yan's intentions.

Lin Yan's plan was to use this situation to weaken the Lei family and absorb the power of the Black Dragon Stronghold, thereby strengthening the Lin family's influence.

However, Lin Dong had one final concern. After a moment of silence, he asked, "But Lin Yan, if Father and Grandfather are not present, can we defeat the members of the Black Dragon Stronghold?"

Lin Yan replied with a faint smile and then demonstrated his Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm strength without reservation.

"When did you break through?" Lin Dong asked in amazement, realizing that Lin Yan had reached the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm.

Lin Yan chuckled, "The Gathering Spirit Array is not there for nothing."

"So, rest assured."

"I'll handle those people when the time comes."

Lin Dong felt much more at ease hearing this.

After all, he was well aware of Lin Yan's strength. Even when Lin Yan was in the Late-stage Earthly Yuan Realm, he could fight beyond his level. Now that Lin Yan had reached the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, he would likely have no opponents within that realm.

So, dealing with the Black Dragon Stronghold was a manageable task.

"Follow me, Lin Dong."

With a smile, Lin Yan motioned for Lin Dong to follow him.

Lin Dong followed with a puzzled expression until they reached the checkpoints of the Ironwood Manor. There, he saw the red spirit arrays set up by Lin Yan.

Lin Dong recognized them as the Fire Spirit Arrays that had caused him trouble before!

While the Fire Spirit Arrays were effective against enemies below the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, how many members of the Black Dragon Stronghold were above that level?

With these spirit arrays, they would be able to eliminate the foot soldiers easily. The so-called experts would be left for Lin Yan and Lin Dong to handle.

"How about it, Lin Dong? Does this plan make you feel more secure now?"

Lin Yan asked with a grin.

As for Lin Dong, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth upon hearing Lin Yan's words, feeling a pang of sympathy for the Black Dragon Stronghold members.

"Lin Yan, those people are really unlucky to have provoked you."

Lin Dong remarked seriously, feeling a sense of admiration for Lin Yan's determination.

Lin Yan laughed and shrugged, "Well, they chose to work for the Lei family. They can only blame themselves."

The two shared a smile and began arranging the details for the next steps.

Early the next morning, Lin Xiao, Lin Zhen Tian, and the others set out as usual to transport the Yang Yuan Stones to Yan City.

Meanwhile, the members of the Black Dragon Stronghold lay in ambush outside the Ironwood Manor. As soon as Lin Xiao and the others were far away, they launched their attack.

"Attack! Today, we must destroy the Lin family!"

Black Dragon Stronghold's leader, Yan Kuo, gave the order and led a large group toward the Ironwood Manor.

Boom, boom, boom!

However, as their forces reached the first checkpoint, they triggered the formation Lin Yan had set up, turning the area into a sea of flames that consumed them.

A cacophony of agonizing screams echoed as the Black Dragon Stronghold members struggled in pain. Yan Kuo, the leader, had never encountered this type of formation and found it difficult to understand what was happening.

"What... What's going on here?"

"Where are these flames coming from?"

Yan Kuo was baffled and shocked.

Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong, who had been hiding nearby, saw what was happening and decided to take action.

"Wait, Lin Yan, I think I'm about to break through!"

"Damn it, why is it happening now of all times..."

Lin Dong suddenly felt his elemental energy surging uncontrollably, causing his aura to skyrocket.

"You're causing trouble right now!"

"Prepare to die!"

The second-in-command of the Black Dragon Stronghold, Wu Sha, quickly spotted Lin Dong and Lin Yan and charged toward them in a fit of anger.

"Focus on your breakthrough, I'll take care of them."

Lin Yan assured Lin Dong.

Without waiting for Lin Dong's response, Lin Yan stepped forward and struck Wu Sha with a single punch, sending him flying.

"Stay focused on your breakthrough, Lin Dong."

With a reassuring smile, Lin Yan turned his attention back to the situation.

As for Lin Dong, he gazed at Lin Yan with a mix of admiration and awe. He knew that when Lin Yan was still at the Late-stage Earthly Yuan Realm, he

could already fight opponents beyond his level. Now that Lin Yan had reached the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, he would be virtually invincible within that realm.

Thus, the Black Dragon Stronghold posed no threat.

"Follow me, Lin Dong."

With a grin, Lin Yan gestured for Lin Dong to follow him.

Lin Dong followed, his expression curious. They arrived at the various checkpoints within the Ironwood Manor and saw the red spirit arrays set up by Lin Yan.

Lin Dong recognized them as the Fire Spirit Arrays that had caused him trouble before!

While the Fire Spirit Arrays were effective against enemies below the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, how many members of the Black Dragon Stronghold were above that level?

With these spirit arrays, they would be able to eliminate the foot soldiers easily. The so-called experts would be left for Lin Yan and Lin Dong to handle.

"How about it, Lin Dong? Do you feel more secure now?"

Lin Yan asked with a grin.

As for Lin Dong, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth upon hearing Lin Yan's words, feeling a pang of sympathy for the Black Dragon Stronghold members.

"Lin Yan, those people are really unlucky to have provoked you."

Lin Dong remarked seriously, feeling a sense of admiration for Lin Yan's determination.

Lin Yan laughed and shrugged, "Well, they chose to work for the Lei family. They can only blame themselves."

The two shared a smile and began arranging the details for the next steps.

Early the next morning, Lin Xiao, Lin Zhen Tian, and the others set out as usual to transport the Yang Yuan Stones to Flame City.

Meanwhile, the members of the Black Dragon Stronghold lay in ambush outside the Ironwood Manor. As soon as Lin Xiao and the others were far away, they launched their attack.

"Attack! Today, we must destroy the Lin family!"

Black Dragon Stronghold's leader, Yan Kuo, gave the order and led a large group toward the Ironwood Manor.

Boom, boom, boom!

However, as their forces reached the first checkpoint, they triggered the formation Lin Yan had set up, turning the area into a sea of flames that consumed them.

A cacophony of agonizing screams echoed as the Black Dragon Stronghold members struggled in pain. Yan Kuo, the leader, had never encountered this type of formation and found it difficult to understand what was happening.

"What... What's going on here?"

"Where are these flames coming from?"

Yan Kuo was baffled and shocked.

Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong, who had been hiding nearby, saw what was happening and decided to take action.

"Wait, Lin Yan, I think I'm about to break through!"

"Damn it, why is it happening now of all times..."

Lin Dong suddenly felt his elemental energy surging uncontrollably, causing his aura to skyrocket.

"You're causing trouble right now!"

"Prepare to die!"

The second-in-command of the Black Dragon Stronghold, Wu Sha, quickly spotted Lin Dong and Lin Yan and charged toward them in a fit of anger.

"Focus on your breakthrough, I'll take care of them."

Lin Yan assured Lin Dong.

Without waiting for Lin Dong's response, Lin Yan stepped forward and struck Wu Sha with a single punch, sending him flying.

"Stay focused on your breakthrough, Lin Dong."

With a reassuring smile, Lin Yan turned his attention back to the situation.

As for Lin Dong, he gazed at Lin Yan with a mix of admiration and awe. He knew that when Lin Yan was still at the Late-stage Earthly Yuan Realm, he could already fight opponents beyond his level. Now that Lin Yan had reached the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, he would be virtually invincible within that realm.

Thus, the Black Dragon Stronghold posed no threat.

"Follow me, Lin Dong."

With a grin, Lin Yan gestured for Lin Dong to follow him.

Lin Dong followed, his expression curious. They arrived at the various checkpoints within the Ironwood Manor and saw the red spirit arrays set up by Lin Yan.

Lin Dong recognized them as the Fire Spirit Arrays that had caused him trouble before!

While the Fire Spirit Arrays were effective against enemies below the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, how many members of the Black Dragon Stronghold were above that level?

With these spirit arrays, they would be able to eliminate the foot soldiers easily. The so-called experts would be left for Lin Yan and Lin Dong to handle.

"How about it, Lin Dong? Do you feel more secure now?"

Lin Yan asked with a grin.

As for Lin Dong, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth upon hearing Lin Yan's words, feeling a pang of sympathy for the Black Dragon Stronghold members.

"Lin Yan, those people are really unlucky to have provoked you."

Lin Dong remarked seriously, feeling a sense of admiration for Lin Yan's determination.

Lin Yan laughed and shrugged, "Well, they chose to work for the Lei family. They can only blame themselves."

The two shared a smile and began arranging the details for the next steps.

Early the next morning, Lin Xiao, Lin Zhen Tian, and the others set out as usual to transport the Yang Yuan Stones to Yan City.

Meanwhile, the members of the Black Dragon Stronghold lay in ambush outside the Ironwood Manor. As soon as Lin Xiao and the others were far away, they launched their attack.

"Attack! Today, we must destroy the Lin family!"

Black Dragon Stronghold's leader, Yan Kuo, gave the order and led a large group toward the Ironwood Manor.

Boom, boom, boom!

However, as their forces reached the first checkpoint, they triggered the formation Lin Yan had set up, turning the area into a sea of flames that consumed them.

A cacophony of agonizing screams echoed as the Black Dragon Stronghold members struggled in pain. Yan Kuo, the leader, had never encountered this type of formation and found it difficult to understand what was happening.

"What... What's going on here?"

"Where are these flames coming from?"

Yan Kuo was baffled and shocked.

Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong, who had been hiding nearby, saw what was happening and decided to take action.

"Wait, Lin Yan, I think I'm about to break through!"

"Damn it, why is it happening now of all times..."

Lin Dong suddenly felt his elemental energy surging uncontrollably, causing his aura to skyrocket.

"You're causing trouble right now!"

"Prepare to die!"

The second-in-command of the Black Dragon Stronghold, Wu Sha, quickly spotted Lin Dong and Lin Yan and charged toward them in a fit of anger.

"Focus on your breakthrough, I'll take care of them."

Lin Yan assured Lin Dong.

Without waiting for Lin Dong's response, Lin Yan stepped forward and struck Wu Sha with a single punch, sending him flying.

"Stay focused on your breakthrough, Lin Dong."

With a reassuring smile, Lin Yan turned his attention back to the situation.

As for Lin Dong, he gazed at Lin Yan with a mix of admiration and awe. He knew that when Lin Yan was still at the Late-stage Earthly Yuan Realm, he could already fight opponents beyond his level. Now that Lin Yan had reached the Mid-level Heavenly Yuan Realm, he would be virtually invincible within that realm.

Thus, the Black Dragon Stronghold posed no threat.

"Follow me, Lin Dong."

With a grin, Lin Yan gestured for Lin Dong to follow him.

Lin Dong followed along with a perplexed expression. Afterwards, upon reaching the various checkpoints in Tie Mu Village, he saw the crimson spirit formations set up by Lin Yan.

He had seen these formations before; they were the fire formations that had caused him trouble in the past!

Although the fire formations were only effective against enemies in the Mid Earthly Yuan stage and below, how many in the Black Dragon Gang were above that level?

With these formations, it was more than enough to eliminate all the lower-ranking soldiers.

In the end, the so-called experts were left to be dealt with by Lin Yan and Lin Dong.

"How's it going, younger brother Lin Dong? Is everything secure now?" Lin Yan asked Lin Dong with a cheerful smile.

As for Lin Dong, upon hearing Lin Yan's words, he couldn't help but twitch his lips, feeling a sense of sorrow for the Black Dragon Gang members.

"Lin Yan, those people really messed with you; they're in for some bad luck," Lin Dong earnestly remarked to Lin Yan.

Lin Yan chuckled and spread his hands, saying, "Well, who asked them to work for the Lei family? Can't blame me for that."

The two exchanged a smile and then began arranging the details for what came next.

Early the next day, Lin Xiao, Lin Zhen Tian, and the others set out as usual, transporting the Yang Yuan Stones towards Yan City.

As for the members of the Black Dragon Gang, they laid in ambush outside Tie Mu Village. Once Lin Xiao's group had moved far away, they launched their attack!

"Attack! Today, we must make the Lin family fall!"

Yan Kuo, the leader of the Black Dragon Gang, waved his hand, leading a large group of subordinates to storm into Tie Mu Village.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

However, as the vanguard reached a checkpoint, they triggered the formations Lin Yan had set up in advance. Instantly, they found themselves engulfed in flames, as if plunged into a sea of fire, suffering the flames' scorching heat.

Pained cries echoed from the Black Dragon Gang members. As for Yan Kuo, never having encountered such spirit formations, he struggled to comprehend the scene before him.

"What... what's going on?"

"Where are these flames coming from?"

Yan Kuo exclaimed, utterly shocked.

On the other side, hidden in the shadows, Lin Yan and Lin Dong saw this scene unfold and decided it was time to intervene.

"Wait, Lin Yan, it seems like I'm about to have a breakthrough!"

"Damn, of all times..."

Suddenly, Lin Dong felt his elemental energy surge uncontrollably, his aura skyrocketing, making it difficult to control.

"So it's your doing!"

"Courting death!"

The second-in-command, Wusha, quickly spotted Lin Dong and Lin Yan, charging towards them in a fit of uncontrollable rage.

"Focus on your breakthrough; leave them to me," Lin Yan replied to Lin Dong.

Without waiting for Lin Dong's response, Lin Yan stepped forward and, with a single punch, sent Wusha flying backward.

"It seems you're the ones courting death!"