"Red Warmth" Laughs at the Mortal World

Chapter 12 "Red Warmth" Laughs at the Mortal World

The boy was almost as tall as he was wide, and his thick arms were even as big as an average person's thighs. His short, somewhat rugged-looking hair gave him a maturity beyond his years.

Upon seeing Lin Dong and his companion, the silver-haired youth's heterochromatic blue-green eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a somewhat arrogant tone:

"Is this the rare genius Grandpa was talking about? He's good-looking, but his skills seem a bit lacking."

Although his voice was very soft, it was still heard by Jing Hongchen, who glared at him to signal him not to talk too much, and then decided to bring Lin Dong over himself.

Seeing this, Xiao Hongchen pursed his lips and remained silent. The short, stocky boy beside him gave him an ugly smile and said:

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao, I'll teach that kid a lesson for you later. I want to see what this kid, who's not even a Great Soul Master, is capable of!"

Looking at his less-than-ideal appearance, Xiao Hongchen gave a disdainful smirk:

"Zhou Xinghao, mind your own business. You're not qualified to stand up for me. And if you dare call me 'Brother Xiao' again, even with Lin Xi protecting you, you won't escape my beating!"

Seeing his serious expression, Zhou Xinghao scratched his head awkwardly:

"Alright, Brother Hongchen, just watch my performance."

Xiao Hongchen nodded slightly, turning his gaze to Lin Dong who was walking towards him. He carefully examined Lin Dong's resolute and angular face, and couldn't help but think to himself:

This appearance is not bad... but what good is appearance? The most important thing is strength. I want to see what you are capable of that makes Grandpa so concerned about you.

While he was making some guesses, Lin Dong, led by Jing Hongchen, had already stepped onto the arena. Jing Hongchen stood in the center and said in a deep voice:

"You two, please introduce yourselves first."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xinghao rubbed his hands excitedly, about to shout out his signature slogan, but after seeing Jing Hongchen's warning look, he changed his mind and compromised:

"My name is Zhou Xinghao, nice to meet you."

Although he was very polite in his words, the look in his eyes when he looked at Lin Dong was anything but gentle, and was quite provocative.

Lin Dong met his provocative gaze, his deep eyes revealing no emotion, and said calmly, "Lin Dong."

Seeing this, Jing Hongchen announced loudly, "Let's spar and stop when we've reached our target. No one is allowed to kill anyone. Let the match begin!"

After saying that, he moved and left the arena. Zhou Xinghao then raised his hands and threw out a black, cone-shaped metal weight.

With a "thud!", the metal weight landed on the ground and became a large base. The latter leaped onto the base, and with a muffled thud, at least eight places on his body flashed with white light.

The first spirit ring under Lin Dong's feet lit up, and a gray glint appeared in his eyes. He made a judgment almost instantly.

The Hongchen siblings, watching from the sidelines, were utterly astonished when they saw the spirit ring light up beneath Lin Dong's feet. A ten-year spirit ring?!

Does this guy really deserve to be treated like this by Grandpa?

While they were still in shock, something even more astonishing happened: a wisp of azure light flashed from Lin Dong's body, and he charged directly toward Zhou Xinghao.

"Is this guy crazy? He doesn't seem that stupid. Zhou Xinghao is a level 30 Soul Master! How could he just rush up like that?"

Meng Hongchen's exclamation caused Xiao Hongchen, standing to the side, to curl a smug smile onto her lips:

"Are you still saying this guy will surpass me in the future? He doesn't look that great."

Meng Hongchen glared at him. She had only said that on purpose to provoke her arrogant older brother.

But Lin Dong was so unreliable that the look in his eyes turned to the stage with a hint of displeasure.

While the two were bickering, Lin Dong had already moved close to Zhou Xinghao. The latter looked at Lin Dong, a level 16 Soul Master, and saw that he dared to confront him head-on.

Immediately, his first spirit ring lit up. His spirit was the Mighty Demon Ape, and his first spirit skill was Power Amplification, which could raise his power to the level of a level 35 Soul Master.

He then threw a punch at Lin Dong and shouted:

"Dare to mess with me? I'm Zhou Xinghao!"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Xinghao was sent flying backward from the base, retreating more than five meters before finally regaining his footing.

His face turned ashen as he felt the numbness spreading through his palms, and he thought grimly:

How can this kid's strength be so terrifying? And why do I feel like I was just electrocuted? I can't exert any force at all!

Before he could even process what had happened, Lin Dong had already swiftly appeared before him, a white dagger suddenly appearing in his hand and gently pressed against his neck.

"Don't move, or you'll accidentally break it and that's not my fault."

Zhou Xinghao felt the coldness on his neck and nervously looked up at Lin Dong's emotionless eyes. He had no doubt about the truth of Lin Dong's words.

He was, after all, just a fifteen-year-old boy. Faced with death, he instinctively raised his hand, trembling.

"I give up!"

Seeing this, Lin Dong withdrew the dagger from his neck and quietly stepped aside, waiting for Jing Hongchen to announce the results of the competition.

Below the stage, Meng Hongchen's eyes no longer held any displeasure. Recovering from her shock, she raised an eyebrow at Xiao Hongchen with a hint of smugness:

"How about that? Still being stubborn? Hmph, I bet it won't be long before this guy catches up with you."

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Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's initially surprised face suddenly flushed red and heated up, and she stubbornly retorted:

"Impossible! I, Xiaochen, am invincible among my peers!"

After hearing this, Meng Hongchen pursed her lips. She knew her stubborn brother's temper quite well. When she caught the surprise in his eyes out of the corner of her eye, she smiled with satisfaction, and her eyes looked at the stage with a hint of a smile.

Jing Hongchen's expression was quite complicated at this moment. In order to keep Lin Dong, this treasure, in the Soul Guidance Department, he even reminded Zhou Xinghao that Lin Dong's physical strength should not be underestimated.

But he didn't expect Lin Dong to be so decisive. The moment he realized that Zhou Xinghao, as a turret soul master, needed some time to prepare, he decisively seized the opportunity to get close to him.

Using his abnormal physical strength, he not only knocked Zhou Xinghao off the pedestal, but also seized the opportunity to end the battle in one fell swoop. The latter was forced to admit defeat before he even had a chance to use his soul tool.

It can be said that Lin Dong has mastered the art of timing, and Zhou Xinghao's confidence was the key reason why Lin Dong ended the match so quickly.

Jing Hongchen looked at Lin Dong with undisguised admiration in his eyes. This perfect control of the timing must be attributed to his strange martial soul.

He then glared at the trembling Zhou Xinghao. He had trusted this kid, which was why he had chosen him from among him and Shixing. He hadn't expected him to be defeated so quickly. What a disappointment!

"You've defeated Lin Dong, so I keep my word and will no longer restrict you from joining the Martial Soul System."

Unexpectedly, Lin Dong's next words instantly brightened Jing Hongchen's complex expression, and her gaze towards Zhou Xinghao became much more amiable...

(End of this chapter)