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Chapter 122: Fury
Chapter 122: Fury
Tens of thousands of winged spectators were stunned.
Then, one by one, their faces turned sour as if they were constipated, shifting from disbelief to shock and finally, to utter disbelief.
Many of the winged people recognized the deceased on the field. He was considered one of the most promising young talents among their kind, expected to ascend to legendary status. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he had been decapitated. The winged people felt both sorrow for the loss of a brilliant youth and anger at the ruthless actions of Lin Yanyang.
While previous battles in the competition had resulted in clear winners and some severe injuries, there had been no deaths...until now.
This was the first.
Although the rules of the martial arts tournament allowed for life and death matches, and no one could blame Lin Yanyang for following those rules, his overwhelming strength compared to his opponent made his lack of restraint seem intentional...
He had killed intentionally! And he had done so during a tournament held to celebrate the Queen's birthday, showing no regard for the Winged People at all.
A wave of indignation spread among the winged spectators.
They glared at Lin Yanyang in the arena, his broadsword dripping with blood. Without even sparing a glance at the corpse on the ground, he said indifferently, "Next."
The host did not respond immediately.
Lin Yanyang turned to the host, his gaze sweeping over the winged spectators in the stands. With a slight curl of his lips, he said coldly, "Martial arts is a life-and-death struggle. There is no such thing as holding back. You winged people may not be as martial as the Dynasty, but once you step into the arena, you should be prepared to die. What's the big deal about one death? Don't make me lose respect for your kind."
His voice wasn't loud, but the winged people's acute hearing ensured that everyone heard him clearly.
"Then let me show you my martial arts, Young Dragon Lord."
A winged man stood up from the audience and flew into the arena. His feathers were pitch-black, and he stood nearly two meters tall, his build much more robust than the average winged person.
He was from the Kuangdiao clan.
"Uro!"
"Uro has taken the stage..."
Soon, a winged person recognized the newcomer and shouted his name.
Another winged person said confidently, "Uro is just a step away from reaching the fifth-rank 'Feather King'. His innate talent for martial arts is unparalleled. He hasn't encountered a match in the King's Court for many years. Even the Queen has praised him. Even if he can't defeat the Young Dragon Lord, he won't lose."
"Uro, take him down!"
"You must bring glory to the Winged People! May the wind protect you!"
The winged spectators cheered for Uro, their voices filling the arena. Their enthusiasm for him far surpassed their earlier support for Lin Yanyang, and their allegiance had clearly shifted.
Ji Xinghuo also observed Uro of the Kuangdiao clan, acknowledging his strength but remaining skeptical.
If they were facing off in another setting, Uro would have a 70% chance of winning.
But their current contest was one of martial arts.
Lin Yanyang's greatest advantage lay in his mastery of martial arts. The necklace he wore around his neck made him invincible in close combat, his skill reaching a level that defied comprehension.
While Uro's martial arts might be strong, it didn't pose much of a threat to Lin Yanyang.
"You dare to step up, so it seems there are still men among the Winged People," Lin Yanyang appraised his opponent, his words blunt, but his eyes serious.
No matter the opponent, he never relaxed or became careless.
A glint of annoyance flashed in Uro's eyes.
The winged people who heard Lin Yanyang's words burned with rage, especially the male winged people. His words had touched upon a wound in their hearts that was difficult to express.
The Winged People were dominated by females, and the males often had to submit to the females' authority.
The status and strength of male Winged People fell far short of their female counterparts.
"I wonder if you're this arrogant in the Dynasty as well, or if you only dare to be so reckless in the Sky Feather King's Court," Uro retorted, unable to hold back.
"Heh..."
Lin Yanyang scoffed, unperturbed by the comment.
"Begin!"
The host's voice rang out.
Uro brandished the spear in his hand, and in a flash, Lin Yanyang was already in front of him, broadsword thrusting at his chest. Uro immediately pushed his spear forward, ignoring the sword as he aimed the tip of his spear at Lin Yanyang's throat. The length of the spear was more than double that of the broadsword, giving him a significant advantage.
Clang!
Lin Yanyang tilted his head slightly, allowing the spear tip to graze past his ear. The sword blade then slid along the spear, slicing towards Uro's claws.
Uro's hands trembled violently, almost losing his grip on the spear.
But his reaction was swift. His broad wings fluttered powerfully, propelling him backward. As he retreated, he tapped the spear forward several times in quick succession, using offense as defense. Each strike targeted the most tricky positions, catching his opponent off guard. If he landed a single hit, he could unleash a relentless onslaught and secure victory.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!
A rapid succession of metallic clashes rang out.
Sparks flew as the broadsword and spear collided, the lighter broadsword somehow containing greater strength. It deflected the spear tip with impeccable precision.
With each parry, Lin Yanyang closed in, taking advantage of Uro's initial retreat. The force transmitted through the spear forced Uro to fly backward, putting him at a disadvantage. No matter how frantically he flapped his wings, he couldn't reverse the situation, and he could only watch as the broadsword sliced towards his hand.
He decided to abandon the spear, but it was already too late.
Swish!
In an instant, Uro's claws were severed, and before he could even cry out in pain, Lin Yanyang's sword tip flicked upward, unleashing a peerlessly sharp sword qi that split him in two.
Two identical halves of his body fell to the ground, blood staining the arena.
Killing Uro seemed like a trivial matter to Lin Yanyang. He planted his broadsword in front of him and leaned on it with both hands on the hilt.
"Who's next?"
His voice echoed throughout the entire arena.
For a few seconds, the vast arena fell silent. The winged people looked at each other, but no one answered his challenge.
"Doesn't the Sky Feather King's Court have a single man with guts?"
A burly man stood up and slowly made his way into the arena.
His appearance and attire marked him as a native of the Sky Feather King's Court, an older man with a sword as his weapon of choice.
His expression was one of calmness, yet his eyes held a hint of wildness and madness.
He intended to use this opportunity to rise to prominence by defeating the Young Dragon Lord.
"Brave words," Lin Yanyang remarked, seeing through the burly man's intentions. With a calm voice, he glanced at the host hovering in mid-air and said, "Begin!"
The two combatants immediately clashed, their broadsword and longsword meeting in a cacophony of metal.
The Winged People were filled with surprise, as they did not recognize the burly man. However, he was able to hold his own against Lin Yanyang, lasting longer than the previous two Winged People.
Just as the spectators thought the battle would reach a stalemate, Lin Yanyang suddenly retreated a few steps and stood still, no longer attacking.
The burly man also remained stationary.
Bang!
His longsword clattered to the ground, and a thin line of blood appeared on his neck. Blood gushed forth, and he collapsed, lifeless.
"Next," Lin Yanyang challenged, glaring at the audience.
Most of the Winged People he stared at averted their gazes, unwilling to meet his eyes.
Just as he was about to spew more insults, a female Winged Person flew over and landed in front of him. Her wings were like luxurious silk, colorful and exquisite, marking her as an expert from the Brocade Feather clan.
Half a minute later.
The female Winged Person from the Ayahane clan also lay on the ground, her wings severed and her body divided into two.
"One more to go." Lin Yanyang coldly stated, "According to the rules, I need to defeat five opponents to advance. Where is my next opponent?"
He issued several challenges, but no one stepped forward.
The host called out several names; these were the participants who were supposed to be next in line, but none of them responded, choosing instead to remain as silent as turtles.
"You're all so disappointing," Lin Yanyang scoffed.
"I thought that no matter how weak the Sky Feather King's Court was, they would at least have one Winged Person who could fight me."
"It seems I overestimated the strength of the Winged People."
"Cowards!"
"Whether male or female, the Winged People are a lowly race. And your Queen is nothing but a harlot..." Lin Yanyang's words abruptly cut off as his arrogant and insolent expression transformed, as if he had just realized what he had said.
"That's not what I meant. I have no disrespectful thoughts towards the Queen," he quickly added.
"Someone is framing me!"
Lin Yanyang hurriedly explained, his face finally showing a hint of panic.
However, the anger of the Winged People had already been ignited. Ever since Lin Yanyang took the stage, he had constantly mocked and ridiculed the Winged People and the Sky Feather King's Court, filling them with resentment.
Now, with his insult towards their Queen, their fury knew no bounds.
"Kill him!"
"How dare he insult the Queen! Unforgivable!"
"What a despicable Young Dragon Lord! Nothing but a rude insect daring to act wildly in Yunxiao City!"
"Let's all attack together and kill him! Wash away this humiliation with his blood!"
The eyes of the tens of thousands of Winged People turned red with rage. Someone shouted to take action, and although they were still hesitant to make the first move due to the True Dragon Family's power, the situation was quickly spiraling out of control. The angry shouts grew louder, and the crowd became more and more agitated, on the brink of erupting into violence.
"Calm down!"
"Everyone, calm down!"
The host was drenched in sweat, desperately trying to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The legendary powerhouses presiding over the martial arts tournament, the "Feather Kings" among the Winged People, chose to remain as indifferent spectators.
They found Lin Yanyang extremely displeasing, and his insult towards the Queen only added fuel to the fire. They felt he deserved whatever punishment was coming his way.
Sensing that the situation was turning unfavorable, Lin Yanyang immediately called upon his dragon.
As long as the dragon arrived, he could make his escape.
"Lin Yanyang!" he shouted, his voice filled with rage. "Don't think you can hide! This is another one of your schemes against me!"
"Show yourself!"
He was about to continue his tirade when his expression changed, and he raised his broadsword to block.
Bang!
An invisible and silent arrow struck his sword, exploding into countless fragments.
And that was just the first one.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Four more invisible and silent arrows shot towards Lin Yanyang's eyes from an unknown location.
His broadsword moved swiftly, deflecting the arrows.
Although he avoided being hit, the force of the arrows forced him back several steps, and the exploding fragments cut into his skin, drawing blood and leaving him looking somewhat disheveled.
He was injured!
Lin Yanyang located the source of the arrows—a faint and indistinct figure hidden within the crowd in the stands.
It was definitely a Human.
Lin Yanyang was about to charge towards them with his sword when the Winged People, seeing that someone had already taken action and that Lin Yanyang was injured and bleeding, were stirred by their bloodlust. They lost all sense of rationality and took to the skies, brandishing their weapons as they descended upon Lin Yanyang in the arena.
"Let's all attack together! There's no need for reason with such a despicable and inferior person!"
"Kill him!"
"For the Queen! For the Sky Feather King's Court!"
In an instant, the entire martial arts arena was filled with battle cries, and Lin Yanyang found himself surrounded by the Winged People, their numbers blocking him from view.
(End of Chapter)
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