Chapter 510: Who is Wen Lie? Come down and face your death!
"Was the person who just spoke Wen Lie? Wen Lie of the Eight Extremes Gate?"
"It must be. Who would have thought he’d actually challenge Master Lin? This battle is going to be worth watching!"
Wen Lie, a Heavenly Ranking Grandmaster, ranked twenty-fourth! Such a ranking was by no means low.
Moreover, as a Martial Arts Grandmaster on the Heavenly Ranking, who didn’t have some earth-shattering methods or unique skills?
Wen Lie’s mastery of the Eight Extremes Fist Strength had reached a transcendent level; even fierce tigers and water buffaloes could not withstand a single punch from him.
Legends said that Wen Lie once practiced his fists at Dongting Lake. With a single punch, he caused the entire surface of the lake to tremble, the shockwaves shaking even Yueyang City.
"If that’s true, doesn’t it mean Grandmaster Wen Lie projected his voice all the way from Dongting Lake to Honghu? We’re truly no match for such profound True Qi."
"It’s rumored that Grandmaster Wen Lie’s True Qi is as dense as a mountain. When he strikes, the heavens and the earth shatter, causing mountains and rivers to lose their color. The rumors are indeed true!"
"Look, what is Master Lin doing?"
Everyone suddenly looked up. At that moment, they saw Lin Mu stomp on the ground, shooting straight into the sky before landing heavily on the waters of Honghu.
BOOM!
A thunderous, earth-shattering sound erupted as the entirety of Honghu trembled. The force was so powerful it even shattered the Wang Family Villa, reducing it to nothing.
The mighty Honghu Wang Family, the dominant power of Jiangling, had been exterminated by a single man. Even their buildings were pulverized by the shockwave—it was utterly terrifying.
Lin Mu then turned into an afterimage, walking on water as he moved, swift as lightning, heading straight for Dongting Lake.
All who witnessed it were struck speechless with horror.
"This... Is Master Lin planning to walk all the way to Dongting Lake? The distance between Honghu and Dongting Lake is a full hundred li!"
"That’s right. Even if he does make it to Dongting Lake, his True Qi will be exhausted. How could he possibly be a match for Wen Lie then?"
"What are you all standing around for? Hurry to Dongting Lake!"
Upon seeing this, everyone felt their scalps tingle. But a moment later, their expressions turned to excitement as they quickly rushed toward Dongting Lake.
At the same time, the Martial Arts World was thrown into an uproar.
"Quick, quick! Lin Wudi has made a powerful appearance at Honghu! He wiped out the Wang Family first and is now heading to Dongting Lake to fight Wen Lie, the Sect Leader of the Eight Extremes Gate!"
"What? Is that true?"
"How could it be fake? We just saw Lin Wudi in action at Honghu, where he slaughtered hundreds from the Wang Family. Now, he’s even taking Wen Lie’s son with him, striding across the waves toward Dongting. He says he’ll kill Wen Lie first, and then his son!"
"Isn’t Lin Wudi too arrogant? Does he really plan to kill every single Grandmaster on the Grandmaster Ranking?"
"He’s insane! Utterly insane!"
...
For a time, the Martial Arts World was in turmoil, shocked by the news.
The report that Lin Mu was traveling alone from Honghu to Dongting by walking on water was like the toll of a great bell to everyone’s ears.
The two lakes were a hundred li apart, yet he chose to travel by striding across the waves?
Does Lin Wudi have enough True Qi to support such a feat?
And even if he does reach Dongting, how much True Qi will he have left?
Meanwhile, the great families of River City were completely dumbfounded.
What’s wrong with the Venerable Master? Couldn’t he stand the peace and quiet for a little while? Just how many Grandmasters has he killed since his debut?
...
「Jiangling Martial Alliance.」
Yao Kuohai, dressed in a traditional Tang suit, walked excitedly out of his room. He said to Dongfeng Po Tian, who was beside him, "Lin Wudi has appeared! He’s right here in Jiangling!"
"What? Lin Wudi has appeared?" Dongfeng Po Tian’s face showed a hint of surprise, which quickly turned into a cold smile. "He certainly made me search for a long time!"
"Let’s go! That Lin Wudi is so audacious! He even wiped out the Wang Family, apparently unafraid of that man from the Wang Family coming after him. And now he dares to challenge Wen Lie!"
Yao Kuohai’s expression was impassive, his eyes icy.
"There’s no need for such trouble!" Dongfeng Po Tian clenched his fists. "I’ve had some new insights recently, and my strength has greatly improved. If Lin Wudi doesn’t die at Wen Lie’s hands, I’ll finish him myself!"
...
「Dongting Lake.」
Eight hundred li of Dongting, a vast expanse of misty, rippling water.
Atop Yueyang Tower, a tall, imposing figure stood on the roof, a pair of tiger-like eyes staring intently in a certain direction. That was the direction of Honghu.
An overwhelming aura erupted from his body, carrying the hint of an unparalleled air of looking down upon the world.
His fists, in particular, were wreathed in a violent True Qi, as if they could erupt at any moment.
This person was none other than Wen Lie of the Eight Extremes Gate! Twenty-fourth on the Grandmaster Ranking!
Honghu and Dongting Lake belonged to the same water system, so they were not actually far apart. Therefore, Wen Lie was able to sense what was happening at Honghu.
He just hadn’t expected this Lin Mu to be Lin Wudi. Furthermore, when faced with his challenge, Lin Mu had chosen to annihilate the Wang Family first, dealing with him second.
What a Lin Wudi! Just you wait, I’ll show you how I’m going to kill you!
Wen Lie let out a cold snort, and the violent aura around him intensified even further.
"I never expected Sect Leader Wen’s Cultivation Level to have reached such heights. I imagine he could rank in the top twenty now."
"Indeed. It is well-known that Sect Leader Wen’s fist is peerless, and his Eight Extremes Fist Strength is overwhelmingly dominant. We are truly fortunate to witness it today!"
"Master Zhang, they say, ’In civil matters, Tai Chi brings peace to the world; in martial matters, Eight Extremes stabilizes the universe.’ Between you and Sect Leader Wen, I wonder who is stronger?"
The middle-aged Taoist seated in the center was slightly startled by the question. He responded with a wry smile, "This humble Taoist is naturally far inferior to Sect Leader Wen."
"Hahaha, Master Zhang, you’re too modest. Who doesn’t know that you and Master Wang Ye are from the same school? Two Grandmasters from a single sect is quite a remarkable feat."
Someone laughed and said, "Frankly, even that Lin Wudi probably couldn’t withstand a single blow from Master Zhang."
Master Zhang gave a faint smile and was about to speak when his gaze suddenly sharpened, and he looked into the distance.
There, an overwhelmingly powerful aura was howling toward them.
Even from dozens of li away, its oppressive presence was enough to make one’s blood run cold. It gave him a powerful sense of pressure.
This aura was very distant at first, but in the blink of an eye, it was right before them. The others, however, noticed it a moment too late.
"What is that?"
Just then, someone shot to their feet, staring in horror toward the far end of Dongting Lake. There, a figure was approaching, striding across the waves.
The vast surface of Dongting Lake was reduced to a mere backdrop for this individual.
"Lin Wudi... he really came." A sharp gleam flared in Master Zhang’s eyes before vanishing.
"What? He is Lin Wudi?!"
The others were profoundly shaken.
They never expected that Lin Wudi would actually dare to come. Wen Lie had challenged him and invited the leaders of various sects to watch, but after a long wait, Lin Wudi had instead appeared at Honghu and annihilated the Wang Family.
They were even more surprised that after their exchange across the lakes, Lin Wudi would come to Dongting alone.
Eight hundred li of Dongting Lake, wreathed in curling mist. The man strode across the waves as if taking a leisurely stroll through a courtyard.
Beneath his feet, the normally turbulent lake’s surface trembled, not daring to stir up the slightest ripple.
Seeing this, the crowd was once again struck with horror.
"Who is Wen Lie? Come down and meet your death!"
Just as everyone was frozen in shock, a voice filled with icy killing intent suddenly rang out.