Chapter 13: Lin Clan Annual Competition Ends

Two minutes later, both Lin Xia and Lin Hong got up from the ground and back onto the stage and bowed slightly with their left palm flat against their right fist with their right thumb pointing upwards "Thank you Lin Dong for your guidance during this match!"

Lin Ken spreads his arms grandiosely and states "Final Round: Lin Dong wins!"

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

Every single spectator in the crowd stood up and clapped for not only Lin Dong but also every clan member who participated in the competition.

Lin Changqiang's father, while clapping thought to himself 'Wait until we get back home, son. Everyone else tried fighting in each of the spars. Hmph…you were the only one not to and to yell out 'I admit defeat'…'

Lin Changqiang on the other hand had started sweating after the clan patriarch announced after Brother Dong's and Brother Yun's match about gaining guidance as he realized he was the only one who did not try fighting and gave up in the competition. His eyes glazed slightly while his mouth quivered, and his body trembled. His nose flared a pinch and the remainder of his face paled as realized what his father truly meant after his match with Brother Dong.

Lin Zhentian came to the arena and sent Lin Ken back to the crowd as he called all the participants to the stage. "I am proud to say that this year's annual clan competition was a lively and friendly event, where the youngsters before us competed with each other in a respectful and supportive manner.

I am sure everyone here can agree with me that they each showed their best skills and talents throughout the competition, while everyone in the crowd cheered and clapped for them! The participants did not just give up but also learned from each other's experiences and insights thus further improving their strengths and reducing their weaknesses!

Overall, I am proud to say that the outcome of the competition was satisfying and rewarding for everyone involved!

Now I hereby announce that the Champion of this clan competition is Lin Dong. As for the distribution of the Champion's prize, I will send someone to personally deliver it to the Champion later! For all those who came to spectate this event today, thank you! I now declare the end of the competition."

Thus, Lin Clan's Annual Competition finally came to an end in a rather lively and happy manner. Lin Dong's name also completely resounded throughout the Lin family in a more positive manner than before.

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The atmosphere in the Lin Clan Patriarch's courtyard was rather solemn as the top brass of the Lin family gathered here along with their children.

This group consisted of Lin Zhentian, Lin Ken (the eldest son), Lin Ken's wife (Su Ài), Lin Ken's daughter (Lin Xia), Lin Mang (the second eldest son), Lin Mang's wife (Gu Ning), Lin Mang's sons (Lin Hong and Lin Shan), Lin Xiao (the third eldest son), Lin Xiao's wife (Liu Yan), Lin Xiao's children (Lin Dong and Qing Tan), Lin Feng (youngest son), Lin Feng's wife (Fu Chun), and Lin Feng's son (Lin Changqiang).

"Xiao'er, your injuries have recovered? Yan'er, your cultivation has improved?" Lin Zhentian asked his third son and daughter-in-law solemnly.

Lin Xiao smiled and replied in an equally serious manner "Father, due to a fortuitous opportunity, I have healed from my injuries. Ah Yan and I worked together to increase our strength while we taught both Dong'er and Tan'er cultivation all these years. We both are at the Peak Heavenly Yuan realm."

He looked around at his elder brothers' and younger brother's family then looked back at his father and stated, "I also reconciled with second brother."

Lin Mang stepped forward and bowed deeply toward Lin Zhentian with his arms parallel to his waist "Father, I am deeply regretful for the actions and lack of actions I took when third brother and his family were involved in these past years after third brother became half-crippled. It was wrong of me. I have already apologized to third brother, but I feel it is better to give third brother the position to take charge of all the financial power of the clan. Third brother has recovered from all his injuries and has even improved his cultivation rank to Peak Heavenly Yuan realm."

Lin Zhentian hummed slightly while nodding his head pleased that his second son had understood his mistake and even stepped forward in front of him to give up his power to Xiao'er. "From today onwards, Lin Xiao and Liu Yan will be in charge of the financial power of the Lin Clan while Lin Mang and Gu Ning will be the second in command. This order is to be executed and effective immediately."

Lin Mang raised his head and look at his father with a small smile on his face while Lin Xiao clapped his shoulder while also smiling 'Instead of entirely losing a majority of my power, I have retained most of it.'

Once the transfer of responsibility was done, Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao's brothers and brothers' family turned their attention to Lin Dong and Qing Tan.

After all, at the very end of the clan competition, Lin Dong made use of the incomplete Wonder Gate Seal Martial Art which requires one to at least be at the Earthly Yuan realm. Also, although Qing Tan did not participate in the competition, previously she was able to defeat Lin Shan and his friends alone and even make Lin Hong feel apprehensive. They were very curious as to what both their cultivations were.

Hence why, Lin Zhentian and the others looked at them curiously. Lin Zhentian asked "Dong'er, Tan'er which cultivation ranks are you at?"

Lin Dong thought about it and replied seriously "Grandfather, both Qing Tan and I are at the early stage of the Earthly Yuan realm."

Even though they guessed it, Lin Zhentian and the others were surprised, but quickly regained composure. Lin Zhentian especially laughed loudly after hearing Dong'er state this and excitedly responded "Good. Good. Good. Dong'er and Tan'er are great children of our Lin family. Even Lei Li of the Lei Clan and Xie Yingying of the Xie Clan are only at the eighth level of the Tempered Body realm."

There are four major forces within Qing Yang Town. The older major forces are the Lei and Xie Clans with hundred years of heritage. While the newer forces are the Lin Clan and the Raging Blade Dojo who have moved into the town in the last twenty to thirty years. Due to this, contradictions have arisen between the older and newer forces.

Before the Lin Clan and the Raging Blade Dojo, the Lei and Xie Clans were competitors. Now they have joined forces to resist the Lin Clan and Raging Blade Dojo.

In fact, the previously mentioned Lei Li and Xie Yingying are engaged to further the alliance between the Lei and Xie Clans.

It should be known that Lin Zhentian led his clan to take root in Qing Yang Town for most of his life. So, now after this Annual competition, he feels and sees the hope to overpower the Lei and Xie Clans. He can't help but rejoice. His third son's injuries healed, his third son's family strength has improved, his second son has learned from his mistake and changed for the better, and his other grandsons and granddaughter are strong. This year's annual clan competition focused more on giving one another guidance instead of internal family disputes.

Lin Zhentian eventually calmed down and thought 'For now only the top brass of the clan can know of Dong'er's true cultivation rank. Everyone outside of the clan can know he is at the ninth level of the Tempered Body realm if they doubt whether he is at the seventh level as he defeated Xia'er and Hong'er. As for Tan'er, she did not participate in the competition so there is no need to mention her.' "Outside of the clan, Dong'er's cultivation is at the ninth level of the Tempered Body realm. No one is to know of his or Tan'er's true cultivation rank. There will be a hunting competition taking place soon, so I do not want the other forces to know. Also, I will send someone to your place, later on, to reward Dong'er for becoming the Champion of the Annual Clan Competition. When the hunting competition starts, I want our Lin Clan to give the Lei and Xie Clans a good show.

Hmm…Now everyone can go on their way." As Lin Zhentian states this, he gestures for Lin Xiao to stay. Everyone understands that he wants to privately speak with Lin Xiao and thus leave to their own courtyards.

When only Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao remain in the courtyard, Lin Zhentian leisurely spoke "Xiao'er, I am afraid you are not only at the Peak Heavenly Yuan realm, right?" 'After all, I have been in this realm for many years now. I have much experience and yet I am still unable to see through my third son's cultivation realm. This means he must be at Yuan Dan realm!!'

Cultivation Ranks:

Rank 1: Tempered Body – 9 Stages – (1-9)

Rank 2: Earthly Yuan – 3 Stages – (Early, Middle, Late)

Rank 3: Heavenly Yuan – 3 Stages – (Early, Middle, Late)

Rank 4: Yuan Dan – 3 Stages – (Initial, Advanced, Perfect)

Rank 5: Form Creation – 2 Stages – (Initial, Advanced)

Rank 6:

Rank 7:

Rank 8:

Rank 9:

Rank 10:

Rank 11: Samsara – 3 Stages – (Ordinary Samsara, Ultimate Samsara, Reincarnation Enlightened Samsara)

Mental Energy Ranks:

Rank 0: Beginning Training – NiWan Palace opened

Rank 1: Seal Symbol Master – 4 Stages – (1st-4th Seal Symbol Master)