Chapter 7: A test
After the storm that Lin Xiao had stirred up subsided, there was no time to rest. The Grand Elder decided to take this opportunity to test his true strength.
"Lin Xiao, since you have shown unprecedented potential, it is imperative that we see how far your strength has reached. Prepare, your first test will begin now."
Lin Xiao looked at him steadfastly. "I am ready."
The Grand Elder waved his hand, and a shadow rushed out from the crowd, revealing a tall and powerful figure. It was one of the senior disciples of the clan, Lin Fang, known for his physical strength and ability to use wind techniques at an incredible speed.
"Lin Xiao, don't think that last night's miracle means that you have become invincible. I will show you the true difference between us!" Lin Fang said with a confident smile, then rushed out at a great speed, leaving behind a series of illusory images.
Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows. He was not surprised, but he could sense the movement of the wind accompanying his opponent's movements. "Quite a speed…" he muttered, then assumed a ready stance.
In an instant, Lin Fang appeared beside him and delivered a powerful punch, enveloped in a bright green aura. However, before his fist could reach it, Lin Xiao raised his hand and held it firmly.
"What?!"
Lin Fang was shocked, but before he could retreat, Lin Xiao moved his arm and pulled his opponent towards him, before delivering a powerful palm strike to his chest, causing him to retreat two meters back.
The place was silent. No one expected Lin Xiao to be able to block Lin Fang's attack so easily.
The Grand Elder smiled as he watched the situation. "This boy… his physical strength alone has surpassed my expectations."
But the fight was not over yet. Lin Fang quickly got up, anger filling his eyes. "Don't rejoice too much!"
He activated the Storm Wind Technique, and his body began to move faster than before, trying to attack Lin Xiao from multiple angles at once.
However, this time, Lin Xiao did not move.
Instead, he closed his eyes for a moment, then suddenly opened them, and an invisible energy wave erupted from his body. He could clearly sense Lin Fang's movements, as if the wind itself was whispering to him where he was.
"There!"
He suddenly turned around, and extended his hand forward, blocking Lin Fang's incoming punch. Then, before his opponent could retreat, he sent a powerful side kick that hit him directly in the stomach, causing him to fall to the ground.
The Grand Elder slowly stepped forward, and announced in a calm voice: "Lin Xiao is the winner."
Everyone looked at the scene in astonishment, while Lin Xiao stood still, as if he had not put in any effort.
But deep in his heart, he knew that this was just the beginning. He still had so much to discover, and so many enemies waiting in the shadows…