Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 258 - 28 Appearance

Chapter 258: Chapter 28 Appearance

The severely injured disciple didn’t move a muscle. However, his mind was in turmoil, and coupled with his grave injuries, he finally lost consciousness after two breaths.

Witnessing all this, the masked man once again had a smile on his lips.

"With things being this way, Lin Yuan becomes the catalyst between the two sides. When the time comes and he finds himself with nowhere to go, Daoist Chang Mei will be unable to protect him, and he will likely be expelled from the academy."

Thinking of this, he felt a surge of joy in his heart.

By killing He Run, he would completely escalate the conflict between the Zheguang and Yunyin factions, thereby plunging Xuri Martial Academy into chaos, causing it to collapse without a fight.

The man in the black robe turned around and looked once more at the two people lying on the carriage.

He Run was dead.

After Lin Yuan leaves, he could draw him into the Qu Xiang Sect. The Qu Xiang Sect’s growth necessitates absorbing geniuses like Lin Yuan to continue its expansion.

This is the only way to truly allow the Qu Xiang Sect to gradually expand, eventually realizing its grand ideals.

"However, although Lin Yuan has good martial arts talent, his strategic thinking is lacking. Once I recruit him into the holy sect, I’ll observe him closely. If he turns out to be just an indiscreet brute, I can only use him as a pawn."

Thinking of this, the masked man felt somewhat desolate. The holy sect’s growth is hindered by a severe lack of talent, and finding those with brains is even rarer.

But just as he turned around, preparing to kill He Run and the others.

He noticed a green-robed figure, standing in front of He Run and the others, appearing from nowhere.

Seeing that familiar upright figure, the face beneath the mask of the man in black slightly froze.

"You’re quite calculating," Lin Yuan spoke blandly, his eyes filled with calm, "Though I, Lin, might not be a good person, I refuse to carry such unjust blame."

"So, you owe me an explanation." Lin Yuan gazed directly into his black eyes through the mask, like a sharp sword, causing the other’s pupils to constrict suddenly.

"Lin Yuan?" The man’s eyes flickered with surprise before turning into delight.

"Your presence here indeed surprises me." The black-robed man’s voice shifted to a middle-aged tone.

"Hmm?" Lin Yuan frowned.

What kind of attitude is this?

Shouldn’t my arrival pose a problem or make your scheme feel uncovered? Why are you pleasantly surprised?

"Hahaha." The black-robed man laughed, "Lin Yuan, you’re exceptionally gifted; I didn’t expect your wits to be so sharp, foreseeing someone plotting behind your back."

Lin Yuan heard this and relaxed his brow, calmly looking at the opponent, awaiting his follow-up.

"Lin Yuan, aren’t you curious about my identity?" The black-robed man’s voice was also extremely relaxed, about to speak.

Yet Lin Yuan said calmly, "The Incense Guide of the Qu Xiang Sect?"

The black-robed man’s face showed disbelief upon hearing the three words Qu Xiang Sect.

"You know the Holy Sect?" the black-robed man asked in astonishment.

"I’ve heard a little. Just last night, I killed one." Lin Yuan let out a faint smile, "You will be the second."

Underneath the man’s mask, there was a flash of shock.

Lin Yuan knew about the Qu Xiang Sect and had already killed an Incense Guide.

If so, then the Incense Guide sent to the Cloud Ring Gang was actually killed by Lin Yuan? Otherwise, Ding Yu wouldn’t treat Lin Yuan this way.

This was all deliberately arranged by Lin Yuan.

Thinking of this, the black-robed man’s heart couldn’t help but tremble again. Earlier, he worried that Lin Yuan was just a reckless brute, which made him less valuable to cultivate. But now it seems Lin Yuan’s wisdom exceeded his expectations!

Yet Lin Yuan gave him no chance to think, his figure instantly leaping forth.

Suddenly, the carriage beneath his feet shattered, his body seemingly transforming into a silver spear, with his fists as the spearhead and his body as the shaft, unleashing a punch that had been tempered for so long.

The masked man felt the fierce power suddenly exploding from Lin Yuan’s body, his face showing a trace of fear. But at this moment, he could only block with all his might.

Bam!

The powerful punch energies from both sides instantly crashed out and then collided.

The black-robed man involuntarily stepped back dozens of steps before barely stopping.

The next moment, a huge figure suddenly appeared and rushed at him again with an extremely ferocious stance.

Bang bang bang!

The towering dark figure, like a rampaging ape, tirelessly, unyieldingly surged forward.

Almost in a blink, the two exchanged countless blows.

But the masked man wasn’t a match for the Lin Yuan in his demonic state, only managing to hold on painfully. Meanwhile, Lin Yuan’s eyes remained cold and fierce, leaving him no room to breathe.

"If this continues, I’ll definitely be beaten to death by him." The black-robed man’s face was filled with shock.

The power of their Incense Guides was similar; since Lin Yuan could kill He Run, he could certainly kill him too.

Suddenly, he gritted his teeth, abruptly absorbing Lin Yuan’s must-kill punch with his arms, then used the momentum to create distance.

Poof.

The black-robed man suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, rolled several times on the ground, and lay there gasping continuously.

The towering figure saw the barely resistant silhouette and approached step by step.

Just one more gentle punch would be enough to end his life.

"Lin Yuan, you wait to kill me, there is no rush." The man in the black robe did not beg for mercy but remained very calm.

This calmness made Lin Yuan feel very novel, as if this person possessed a unique kind of persistence.

Lin Yuan paused his steps, stopping about a meter away, quietly watching the other party.

If the opponent had any special means, he would have room to respond.

After all, people from the Qu Xiang Sect always have some mental issues.

But the man in the black robe didn’t move at all: "I am the Incense Guide of the Qu Xiang Sect. You know this identity."

Blood flowed from the corner of the black-robed man’s mouth down his neck, looking especially miserable: "But I have another identity, which is that I come from the bottom."

"Lin Yuan, you also come from the bottom." The man in the black robe struggled to smile: "I know the bitterness of the bottom. I once practiced in the martial academy."

"But no matter how we bottom disciples struggle, we are just underlings among the privileged disciples. Hahaha."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan’s surging aura couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

At this moment, he fell silent.

"Hahaha."

The masked man seeing this, looked up at the sky, silent tears slipping down from the corners of his eyes.

"We come from the bottom, born to be second-class! Born to be the cattle and horses for those nobles?!"

"Those resources, those cultivation techniques, are all under their control. Only by flattering them can we get a bit of reward. The nobles stand high above, and what about us? We can only grovel and beg!"

"Lin Yuan, you can’t escape this fate either. By then, you will also live on others’ charity like me."

"Do you want this? Are you willing to live like this forever?"

The large figure slowly shook his head: "At least, the upward path of the martial academy is not completely cut off. The upward passage for bottom disciples is not completely severed."

"Hahahaha." The man in the black robe, seemingly crazy, roared at Lin Yuan with his head raised: "Foolish fantasy!"

As if the laughter drained the black-robed man’s strength, he paused for a moment: "I was once like you, high-spirited, thinking the future was smooth."

"But I was wrong, so wrong."

The man in the black robe shook his head, pupils reflecting Lin Yuan’s figure, as if seeing his former self: "Someone once reminded me like this, but I was no different from you now. You will understand by that time."

With this, the man in the black robe closed his eyes again, calmly looking at the large figure: "Lin Yuan, the Qu Xiang Sect seeks equality for everyone. With your talent, there will surely be more advanced incense holders coming. If one day you also have my experience, you can join the sect and achieve the greater cause."

The large figure nodded slightly.

Seeing this, the man in the black robe smiled relievedly: "I wanted to force you into the sect by means, but you saw through it. However, it’s also good this way. Someday, you will definitely be the pillar of our sect."

"Go ahead!"

The man in the black robe looked calm, quietly awaiting death’s arrival.

The large figure’s eyes drooped slightly, hesitating no longer.

Boom!

A punch fell, the chest of the black-robed man collapsed, and he made no more sounds.

Yet, after killing this person, Lin Yuan did not feel any sense of pleasure.

Instead, he felt a bit low in his heart.

In some ways, what this Incense Guide said was quite reasonable. But using such means on someone like Lin Yuan meant paying the corresponding price.

Even though Lin Yuan somewhat agreed with his experience.

"Perhaps the Qu Xiang Sect is not as described by Ding Yu, like rats in the gutter. After all, rats only think of stealing to survive, and do not have such doctrines and ideals." Lin Yuan reverted to his normal state.

The Qu Xiang Sect might be the spiritual sustenance for bottom martial artists, but it’s infamous outside.

So by that reasoning, is the demonic sect truly demonic?

Lin Yuan sighed slightly.

People have different views on matters from different positions.

The holy sect and sewer rats are actually the same.

Lin Yuan collected his emotions and looked up again. He saw Qi Yu and his partner rushing rapidly in his direction from another side of the canyon.

Initially, he predicted that the confrontation should take place near Yixian. Combining information from Qiao Yuanjing’s spies, the location where the Incense Guide took action was indeed here.

To prevent any fish from escaping, he deliberately asked Qi Yu to block the way ahead.

Now the situation is such that he alone could handle it.

After meeting again, they arranged for Qiao Yuanjing to escort He Run back.

Lin Yuan returned to the Longtan Mansion yamen.

But just as he returned,

the news of him defeating He Run spread among various forces in Baiyan City.

Especially in the Xuri Martial Academy, news of Lin Yuan defeating He Run created a huge commotion, causing a significant uproar among the people.