（Chapter 80）Killing for Self-Defense!

"You..."

Panic flashed across Su Long's eyes. What was he going to do? 

"Swish!" 

Lin Chen's figure flickered, and he raised his hand to strike Su Long! 

His promotion had brought about a change in his moves due to the "Myriad Trees Upright Body." He could condense towering trees with spiritual energy with every movement of his hands. Furthermore, he could transform these trees into soft vines in an instant if he wished! 

"Quick, protect him!" 

Su Long panicked and tried to flee in a frenzy. 

However, Lu Zhan and Zhang Ying remained frozen in place, motionless. 

"Boom!"

The silhouette of a colossal tree suddenly emerged and crashed into Su Long like a mountain. 

Su Long was struck in the chest, sent flying dozens of meters, and slammed into a wall. 

"Pu!" 

Su Long coughed up a mouthful of blood and looked sluggish, fragments of internal organs mixed in. 

He was in a terrible state! 

Despite being in the same realm, Su Long couldn't even withstand a single punch from Lin Chen! 

The improvement brought about by the "Myriad Trees Upright Body" was truly terrifying. 

"You've destroyed our Great Cang Kingdom, you're a sinner for all eternity..." 

Su Long seemed to have gone mad, but unfortunately, even the strength to speak had left him. 

After a few breaths, Su Long's head tilted to one side, and he died on the spot. 

One punch, and the emperor was slain! 

Lin Chen's anger finally subsided slightly. 

Of course, this wasn't enough! Su Huanxue was still at large. 

After killing Su Long, Lin Chen turned his gaze to Lu Zhan and Zhang Ying and said each word with emphasis, "You two are so loyal. Are you prepared to avenge him?" 

"We wouldn't dare!" 

"We wouldn't dare!" 

Sweat poured down their faces, and their entire bodies trembled uncontrollably. 

They couldn't help but realize that the Great Cang Kingdom was finished. Lin Chen had not fallen after being deposed. Instead, he had risen to power once more. 

He would undoubtedly shine brightly like a star from now on. Those who had offended him would likely suffer. 

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The massacre continued for three full hours. 

From beginning to end, Lin Chen maintained a bone-chilling indifference, until his clothes were stained crimson with blood. 

Having experienced countless ups and downs, Lin Chen saw through everything and would never become a magnanimous person. 

If one word could be used to describe him, it would be "vengeful." 

He would do everything in his power to repay those who showed him kindness. 

But if someone had wronged him, he would stop at nothing to extract revenge. 

After leaving the Great Cang Kingdom, "Are you satisfied now?" 

Lian Qing asked calmly on horseback. In fact, she had frowned several times earlier. 

The killing intent was too strong. At such a young age, with such murderous intent, would he be consumed by his inner demons in the future? 

Once an inner demon was born due to bloodlust, it would likely be difficult to make progress in this life. 

"Satisfied? Not really." 

Lin Chen shook his head. Killing didn't make him feel pleased, let alone refreshed. 

He wasn't a bloodthirsty person. 

The reason he had killed Su Longmanmen was to retaliate against Su Huanxue and protect Lin Ning'er. 

The hatred between him and the Su family was irreconcilable. If he didn't kill them all today, what if they targeted Lin Ning'er again in the future? 

"You don't even feel satisfied, yet you still slaughtered so many..." 

Lian Qing couldn't help but speak her mind. She couldn't understand Lin Chen's thoughts. 

On this day, Lin Chen had first destroyed the Zhao Wuji family and then the royal family. 

His actions were ruthless, without a single flicker of hesitation! 

If she didn't know Lin Chen well, she would definitely think that he was a ruthless devil! 

One must know that the phrase "annihilating a family" carried significant weight no matter when it was uttered. 

On this day, hundreds of people were killed. 

Was it too cruel? 

"Aunt Lian, I've always believed that 'a wildfire can't be extinguished, but a gentle spring breeze can bring it back to life.'" 

"The path of cultivation goes against the heavens. Everyone competes, battling with the heavens, the earth, and others! There is no right or wrong on the path of cultivation, only self-interest! I killed them all, not for pleasure, but to protect my own interests!" 

Lin Chen said resolutely, "If I hadn't killed them all and someone had survived, they would definitely have sought revenge on me. What if they hurt my sister in the future?" 

Lian Qing was rendered speechless. 

Where had this kid learned such sophistry? 

However, if she had to evaluate it, she could only say that his arguments were not wrong. 

This was pure self-interest! 

However, who wouldn't act in their own self-interest on the path of cultivation? 

"First of all, I can't give them any chance to threaten my sister!" 

"Secondly, they're a group of evil people. I'm killing evil people, not indiscriminately, but for protection!" 

"Now that we've forged this hatred, if you don't kill them, they'll kill you, and they'll also attack your family and friends. In order to protect all this, and to protect the people we care about, shouldn't we eliminate these future dangers in advance?" 

At the end of his speech, Lin Chen even posed a question. 

Lian Qing simply turned her head away. 

"This time, Su Huanxue didn't dare to show his face, which surprised me." 

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes. "The next time we meet, it should be during the battle for the second-rate sect's quota!" 

"Yes, I've received news that the sect battle will be held soon. By then, there will be external forces sent to oversee the progress of the battle. Are you confident?" 

Lian Qing asked. 

"Initially, 70%." 

Lin Chen sighed and looked ahead calmly. 

"What about now?" 

"Now, 90%." 

"..." 

After a pause, Lian Qing couldn't help but remind him, "Don't underestimate Su Huanxue, let alone Chen Lingfeng. These two are geniuses that the Severing Sword Sect has invested heavily in cultivating. Before the battle, they might have reached the ninth level of the Earth Spirit Realm!" 

"Don't worry, Aunt Lian, I'm aware of everything." 

Lin Chen smiled brightly, his expression pure. 

It was completely different from the cold and murderous face he had before! 

If one hadn't witnessed that scene with their own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that a young man with such a sunny smile could transform into a ruthless killer and slaughter everyone once he was angered! 

"Aunt Lian, there's something I've always been curious about." 

Lin Chen started talking again while riding his horse. 

"Explain." 

"These past few days, I've often seen my junior sister going out late at night and returning with injuries all over her body. What is she doing? In the entire Five Kingdoms, there should only be a handful of people who can hurt her, right?" 

Lin Chen voiced the doubts he had always harbored. 

However, Lian Qing fell silent. 

After a few breaths, she slowly said, "Because the young lady has always carried the heavy burden of the sect on her shoulders!" 

"What important task?" 

Lin Chen raised his eyebrows. 

"There's no point in telling you about it now. Ask me again when you help the sect advance to the second-rate level." 

Lian Qing sighed, and Lin Chen could sense that her mood had suddenly dropped. 

Clearly, Su Yuwei was facing a lot of trouble!