Chapter 269: Little Marten Takes Action
As Zhao Zhan's words echoed across the arena, he turned his gaze sharply to Lin Dong. His powerful Yuan Energy surged with intensity, the unmistakable energy signature of the Five-Yuan Nirvana Stage. This formidable presence had everyone watching with heightened anticipation. Though Lin Dong was only at the Three-Yuan Nirvana Stage, his fusion of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and the Azure Dragon's legacy made his survival possible, even against a warrior like Zhao Zhan. Lin Langtian observed with interest; Lin Dong, after all, was one of the chosen on the Heavenly Profound Continent.
The battle began as Zhao Zhan leapt forward, his black spear creating arcs of deadly light that shot toward Lin Dong's vital points. Lin Dong met him head-on, his own spear parrying each strike, scattering fiery sparks and powerful shockwaves that rippled through the air.
Impressed by Lin Dong's skillful defense, the spectators watched as the clash between the two warriors intensified. Although Lin Dong seemed to be at a disadvantage, he parried each of Zhao Zhan's relentless attacks, refusing to back down.
In a sudden maneuver, Lin Dong's spear skimmed past Zhao Zhan's ear, brushing a few strands of his hair. Lin Dong then followed up with a fierce palm strike, colliding with Zhao Zhan's own powerful strike. The impact flung Lin Dong backward, his body jolted by the force of the clash. A Three-Yuan Nirvana fighter holding his own against a Five-Yuan was already astonishing—but Lin Dong's resilience wasn't finished.
Just as everyone expected him to retreat, a dazzling green light burst from Lin Dong's body, swirling around him and forming a visible aura. His power surged, leaving a palpable pressure in the air. The green light took shape, forming a dragon-scale-like skin over Lin Dong's body as dragon patterns began to emerge. The intense pressure and energy radiating from him suggested an aura akin to that of a true dragon.
"This must be the Azure Dragon's legacy—the Dragon Transformation Technique…" Lin Langtian murmured to himself. According to legend, mastering this technique gave its wielder a dragon's might. Lin Dong hadn't yet achieved full transformation, but even in this form, he could match Zhao Zhan head-on.
The crowd erupted in awe as Lin Dong's empowered form clashed with Zhao Zhan again, this time repelling him by half a step. The Flame Alliance, a rising force from the northwest, had just proven its strength by standing firm against a powerhouse like the Zhao Dynasty. Even the onlookers from other super dynasties began to see Lin Langtian's group with new respect.
Wind Cang of the Fengyun Dynasty frowned at this development, realizing that he had gravely underestimated Lin Langtian's potential. If Lin Langtian couldn't be subdued, Fengyun Dynasty would face a grave threat.
"These amateurs are too pleased with themselves. They haven't even faced the Zhao Dynasty's top warriors yet," Wind Cang muttered with an icy glare at Lin Langtian.
Zhao Wuji, the heir of the Zhao Dynasty, narrowed his eyes as he watched both of his sub-commanders struggle against the Flame Alliance. "Zhao Yu," he said with a chilling authority, "take out Lin Langtian's head. Don't disappoint me."
"Yes, Your Highness." Zhao Yu, the Dynasty's lead commander, emitted a terrifying, bloody aura as he stepped forward, his killing intent clear.
Lin Langtian prepared himself for battle, but before he could take another step, a hand stopped him.
"I'll handle him," a calm voice said. "If every minor foe requires our leader's attention, then the Flame Alliance would truly be seen as second-rate." The voice belonged to Little Marten, who emerged from the crowd with a playful, almost careless smile.
Little Marten first cast a glance at Lin Dong, then at Xiao Yan and Jinwu's ongoing struggle against Zhao Yuan, his eyes softening ever so slightly. While Little Marten would never admit it openly, he had come to see Lin Dong as family, despite their bickering. Being Lin Dong's blood relative and the leader of the Flame Alliance, Lin Langtian also fell within that circle of loyalty and protection.
As he stepped forward, Little Marten nodded to Lin Langtian, "Leave this to me. Let's not have others thinking the Flame Alliance lacks qualified fighters."
Lin Langtian looked at Little Marten with a hint of surprise, then smiled and nodded, "Thank you."
He knew that of all the Flame Alliance's members, Little Marten was the most enigmatic and possibly the most powerful. After all, Little Marten, in his prime, was a master of the Wheel of Reincarnation Stage.
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