I apologize for the supplementary update, because I was unfamiliar with the newly added public version of the timed update in the background, and made mistakes twice, missing Chapter 51 "Ranking Stone". This is my dereliction of duty, and I have nothing to say. I apologize and add an extra chapter, three updates today, deeply apologizing for the impact on everyones feelings.

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  Although it was a polite phrase, the provocative meaning in his voice was too obvious. Lin Mings eyebrows furrowed slightly as he turned to look, and saw that the speaker was the young man with unfathomable strength who had provoked Wang Chenfeng together with Liu Ming.

  The man wore a blue garment, holding a narrow and long knife in his hand. The knife was only three fingers wide, with an extremely short handle and no guard, the blade directly connected to the handle.

  Few warriors use daggers, and Lin Ming noticed that the daggers hilt was extremely short, making it difficult to grasp. Without a crossguard, it was easy for an opponents sword to slash over and injure his hand. However, this unique construction allowed the dagger to reach extreme speeds, sacrificing defense for swift attacks. The fact that he dared to do so proved that the young mans knife skills were extremely strong.

  This young man is probably more formidable than Liu Mingxiang! Lin Ming was secretly on guard, and he didnt dare to underestimate him just because of his boastful words. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "What do you want?"

  "No big deal, just like seeing the demeanor of a new first-year student for the first time. Huh? I didnt misread it, did I? Youre at the second stage of Body Tempering?"

  The young man said with feigned surprise, Lin Mings expression was calm and indifferent, he had already guessed what the other party wanted to do.

  "Tsk, tsk, this years examinees are really too bad, arent they? Even those with a second-rate physique can get first place? What kind of heavenly gift do you have?" Liu Ming followed up, actually he had already inquired about it earlier. Lin Ming was only a mid-tier three-star talent, which would be considered not bad outside the Seven Martial Academies, but within the Seven Martial Academies, thats the lowest level. He brought this up on purpose to provoke Lin Ming.

  "What does my innate talent have to do with you?" Lin Ming replied coldly, he was very clear that these two people were eyeing his True Essence Stone and trying to provoke him into a fight.

  In the Tianyun Empire, most of the time, the government would not intervene in the disputes between martial artists because they wanted to but were powerless. As a result, conflicts between martial artists were often resolved through martial arts duels or wagering matches. As long as both parties agreed and stipulated the price of winning or losing, then after the match, the conflict would no longer be pursued.

  This atmosphere is very prevalent, and the Seventh Imperial City is no exception.

  "Huh, no problem, I just heard that Lin brothers talent is only mid-third-rate, which makes me wonder, although the students who participated in this assessment are a bit rubbish, how did you, a waste like you, manage to get first place?"

  If what was said earlier was hypocritical politeness, then this sentence directly tore the facade. In the eyes of these two people, Lin Ming is just a small role, and they can crush him at will, without even needing to pretend.

  Lin Mings face was cold and sarcastic, saying: "Youve already mixed to this extent in the Seventh Rank Wu Fang? Relying on robbing new students True Yuan Stones to barely survive? It would be better for you to drop out early, so as not to humiliate your families."

  "Little brat, youre looking for death!" The young mans face sank, "With your third-rate talent, youre just a piece of trash who relied on luck to eat some heavenly treasures and earthy gems and managed to mix into the Seventh Xuanwu Sect. In my eyes, youre not even worth as much as dog shit!"

  Having heard such vicious words, Lin Mings eyebrows furrowed and his heart was truly enraged. "I didnt want to make a big deal out of this, but youre provoking me like this... Fine, you want to gamble? Alright then..."

  "Lin Ming!" Just then, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Lin Ming, "Dont fall into their trap!"

  Lin Ming turned his head to look, and saw Lin Wu and Lin Fengyuan walking towards him. The one who had just spoken was Lin Wu, whose face looked a bit unpleasant. These two guys were quite troublesome. In terms of family background, the Liu family behind Liu Mings back was not inferior to the Lin family, and in terms of strength, he was no match for these two people either.

  "Lin Wu, scram if you know whats good for you." The young man with the knife let out a cold snort, and his entire body emitted a fierce and intimidating aura. The knife on his back seemed to be stimulated by this aura, and it actually started to hum quietly.

  This young man has already communicated with his own treasured sword!

  Lin Mings heart skipped a beat, only warriors and treasure artifacts that shared the same mind could sense their masters aura and true yuan, thus reacting accordingly. This realm required extremely high innate talent and long-term meticulous cultivation of the treasure artifact, which was beyond Wang Yanfengs capabilities. Although Wang Yanfeng also had a treasure artifact, when he used it, Lin Ming saw that it was full of flaws, which is why his technique was broken by Lin Ming with just one punch.

  Moreover, this young man has such a strong killing aura, he must have killed many people. A person like him will not be easy to deal with.

  Lin Mings eyebrows slightly furrowed, regardless of whether it was this person or Liu Mingxiang, they looked arrogant and brainless, but in fact, they were all deeply hidden masters, and he was absolutely no match for them.

  Lin Wu was pressed by the intense killing intent, his face looked even more unsightly. He was also a member of the Lin family, but his ranking was far behind, and he was not a match for these two people at all. It would be unwise to clash with them rashly. He pulled Lin Ming and said in a low voice: "Lin Ming, lets go."

  "Leave? Haha! Lin Wu, this title of Lin Turtle is indeed not called in vain. Im curious, how did a coward like you manage to get into the Seven Martial Academy? Is your Lin family from Qing Sang City specialized in raising turtles that only know how to retract their heads?"

  Being ridiculed like this, especially when it involves the family, even Lin Wus good temper couldnt hold back! He pressed his hand on the long sword and took a step forward, but at this time Lin Ming suddenly pulled him down. He could see that Lin Wu was no match for this person.

  "Dont be impulsive, theyre coming for me, its just a gamble, and theres nothing to gain from responding."

  "Haha, refreshing! Youre not even as good as your younger brother, heh heh, name a time and place." The young man laughed loudly.

  Lin Wu hastily said, "Lin Ming, dont be deceived. This guy is after your True Essence Stone. His name is Zhang Cang, and hes at the peak of the Refining Viscera stage. Moreover, hes already half a foot into the Easy Tendon realm. His knife skills are astonishing, ranking 109 on the Ranking Stone. Do you know what that means? Newcomers to the Seven Profound Martial House can barely enter the top 180, even if theyre geniuses like Ling Sen, Tuo Ku, or Zhang Guan Yu - all of them were blocked outside the top 130 during their first assessment!"

  Ling Sen? Lin Ming naturally knew this person, the eldest senior brother of the Seven Profound Martial Houses Heavenly House. If not counting those few core disciples, he was the number one person in the Seven Profound Martial House! His comprehensive combat strength even surpassed Qin Xuans!

  Tuo Ku and Zhang Guanyu Lin Ming have never heard of it, but they can also guess that they are some ruthless people, and Ling Sen is probably not much different.

  Lin Wu continued: "This Zhang Cang is a strong figure in the Earth Temple, and after some time he will probably enter the Heavenly Mansion. You have no chance of winning against him."

  Lin Mingdao said: "Elder brother of the same clan, I have a plan in mind."

  Lin Wu was anxious, "What are you counting on?! I know your combat strength is comparable to the peak of the third heavy practice, but in the Seven Mysterious Martial Arts Academys Earth Hall, who isnt a genius? You can fight beyond your level, why cant others? If Zhang Cangs strength were to be taken outside the Seven Mysterious Martial Arts Academy, even a fourth heavy practice martial artist might not be his match!"

  Lin Wu was right, in the Seventh Xuanwu Prefecture, geniuses gathered, and fighting one level higher wasnt a big deal anymore. Lin Mings current strength couldnt keep up with a fourth-grade Body Tempering martial artist, and although the Chaotic Astral Fist was powerful, it wouldnt allow Lin Ming to surpass two levels.

  Lin Wu spoke while Zhang Cang had his arms crossed over his chest, watching with a playful smile.

  "Are you done thinking? Are you going to be a turtle or bet with me?"

  "You dont have to provoke me, provoking me is meaningless. I just ask, whats the stake?"