CHAPTER 1239: CHAPTER 1239: ENTERING THE GREAT HALL

"You kid seem to be getting a bit cocky lately. Talking bad about your Young Master is one thing, but you even dared to drag me into it."

Clang—

Just as Yang Ming dodged a distance away from Yang Minghui, thinking he was safe, he suddenly felt a heavy blow to his head, leaving him dizzy.

Turning around, he saw that it was Lin Chen standing behind him, looking at him with a cold expression.

"If I hear those words again, be careful I’ll cut your tongue out."

Lin Chen said with an icy gaze.

Hearing Lin Chen’s words, Yang Ming immediately nodded in fear.

"I don’t dare anymore. Boss, I won’t run my mouth again."

Yang Ming immediately nodded and said.

Joking aside, he had no doubt Lin Chen wasn’t merely bluffing.

If he really angered Lin Chen, cutting the tongue would be the least of his worries.

Among the group, aside from Yu Weilian who was still fighting the illusionary shadows as per Lin Chen’s words, Lin Chen, Su Yun and others had long defeated their illusions.

Among them, Yu Weilian, Yang Minghui, Su Yun, Su Xiao, Yang Ming, and others were all granted the Five Elements Spiritual Essense by Lin Chen. With such a fortune, they naturally could defeat the illusions.

But the other martial artists in the hall didn’t have this strength or luck.

Many martial artists couldn’t defeat the replicated shadows even in the first barrier and were subsequently defeated out of the hall.

Those who were transported out of the hall, some became disheartened realizing their weakness and left the mountain.

Yet, some martial artists still refused to give in and attempted to enter the hall a second time.

However, for those who entered a second time, the replicated shadows were not polite, striking with ruthless decisiveness. After the battle, those who failed the first time were directly killed by the illusions.

Cold bodies were tossed out of the hall, and then dealt with by the martial artists of Yunlong Heavenly Palace.

Some martial artists who originally wanted to try again despite their failure now looked very grim, and their hearts were filled with retreat.

After fighting the illusionary shadows for an hour, Yu Weilian became increasingly proficient in mastering her strength.

Lin Chen was simultaneously giving pointers on the side, allowing Yu Weilian’s combat skills to improve rapidly.

In past sparring matches with Yang Minghui, she indeed felt Yang Minghui would not hurt her, so she couldn’t fully immerse herself in experiencing life and death.

However, this time was different. The attacks from the illusionary shadows were deadly, forcing her to dodge and counterattack simultaneously.

Watching Lin Chen patiently and gently guiding Yu Weilian, Yang Minghui felt mixed emotions.

The way Lin Chen treated Yu Weilian compared to how he treated her was like night and day.

Yang Minghui thought to herself, why can’t Lin Chen treat her the same way he treats Yu Weilian?

Looking at Lin Chen accompanying Yu Weilian in the first barrier, exercising with the illusionary shadows, some among the group didn’t have the patience to linger any longer.

Thus, Mu Qinghe, Su Dongyu, Mu Zhen, and others left the first barrier after defeating the illusionary shadows and continued onward to the front of the hall.

Regarding this, Lin Chen was not concerned.

Everyone’s choices are their own freedom; he never intended to make everyone stop and accompany him and Yu Weilian.

With the Mu Family, Lin Chen was merely an acquaintance.

Though they had shared life-and-death battles in Xindi Water City and the Cave Heaven Stone Mansion, it was out of necessity to cooperate, essentially mutual utilization, not true friendship.

Moreover, recently at Yunlong Inn, when Lin Chen clashed with the Zhang Family, Mu Qinghe and Su Dongyu did not help, creating a rift between them and Lin Chen.

However, they had no obligation to help in the first place, but it created a distance with Lin Chen. If they needed help, Lin Chen might not lend a hand.

As for Su Dongyu, Lin Chen was very wary of him.

After all, this guy once plotted to kill Lin Chen.

Though Su Dongyu didn’t have the chance to act then, the powerful black bottle poison was seen by Lin Chen.

If Su Dongyu had the opportunity, he would definitely have attempted to take Lin Chen’s life.

Therefore, Lin Chen harbored murderous intent towards Su Dongyu.

However, Su Dongyu had been tactful recently, avoiding conflict with Lin Chen.

But Lin Chen knew this was just Su Dongyu biding his time.

Lin Chen also understood that Su Dongyu wasn’t the only one targeting him; without Su Yongze’s orders, Su Yongze wouldn’t be so bold, so behind Su Dongyu and Su Yongze, there must be others.

Lin Chen intended to use Su Dongyu to thoroughly uncover the people behind him.

So, as long as Su Dongyu wasn’t causing trouble, Lin Chen planned to observe quietly, getting to the bottom of the people behind Su Dongyu.

After the fight, Yu Weilian finally killed the illusionary shadow before her.

Afterward, everyone entered the second barrier behind the hall. The illusionary shadows that appeared this time were no different from before but were two in number.

Regarding this, Lin Chen still effortlessly punched and exterminated the two he faced.

The others also joined in their respective battles, and Yu Weilian continued training under Lin Chen’s guidance and help.

Thus, Lin Chen and the others progressed slowly, advancing steadily, killing illusionary shadows along the way while boosting their combat prowess.

In this way, Lin Chen and the others took two hours to reach the sixth barrier.

Compared to some martial artists who burst with their full strength initially and became struggling, Lin Chen and the others moved slowly, battling while enhancing their cultivation.

Upon entering the eighth barrier, Lin Chen still killed the illusionary shadow with one punch.

Simultaneously, Lin Chen noticed Yang Zhen and Su Xiao were beginning to struggle in their battles, thinking that this time they might not pass the trial.

However, Lin Chen immediately guided them, as everyone fought the illusionary shadows, their strength gradually improved.