Chapter 339: The Confident Elder of the Association

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Ding Biao looked puzzled.

Facing so many strong opponents alone, Lin Yang actually still wanted to add a president.

If it were him, he'd probably just not go.

Immediately, he gave a self‑mocking laugh.

Perhaps this is the gap between him and Lin Yang.

By evening, in a private room of the Jinling Hotel.

The eight grand elders of the Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association gathered, all sitting at the table.

All eight had white hair and youthful faces, with sparkling light in their eyes.

If it weren't for their already‑white hair, no one would think they were seventy or eighty.

Besides the eight seated, another sixteen stood to the side.

Suddenly, someone asked.

"What if that brat named Lin Yang doesn't come?"

Hu Cheng heard this and gave a cold snort, saying.

"If he doesn't come, we'll punish Ding Biao's crime!"

An old man wearing a Zhongshan suit with a pocket watch on his chest said.

"If he doesn't come, we'll go find him."

"If we can't find him, we'll go after his family to force him to show himself!"

An old man in black clothes with a gold‑capped front tooth snorted coldly.

"Anyone who dares to oppose our Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association should be made an example of!"

"Wipe out his whole family, then tell everyone our association is not to be trifled with!"

"You have quite the nerve!"

The door suddenly opened, Lin Yang stepped inside, and Ding Biao followed closely behind.

As soon as Lin Yang appeared, the eight grand elders narrowed their eyes in unison.

They sized up Lin Yang from head to toe, trying to see just what kind of divine figure dared to provoke their Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association.

While they were sizing him up, Hu Cheng let out a great shout.

"Lin Yang, you've got a lot of guts!"

"You actually dared to kick the door in!"

"You're showing contempt for our association, not putting the eight grand elders in your eyes."

Hearing that, Lin Yang expressed surprise to Hu Cheng.

"Didn't you remember what I said yesterday?"

"What words?"

Hu Cheng asked with a puzzled look.

Lin Yang smiled faintly and said.

"I'm not targeting your association's water—I'm saying you're all trash!"

As soon as those words were spoken, they immediately provoked an uproar.

Everyone pointed at Lin Yang, cursing his arrogance, while some took out talismans ready to attack.

"Everyone, quiet down."

The old man with a pocket watch on his chest spoke, and his voice immediately silenced everyone.

Everyone turned to look at the old man.

The old man looked at Lin Yang and said in a deep voice.

"Young man, you look down on our association so much?"

Lin Yang laughed and said, "I'm just stating the facts."

"In my view, your association is nothing more than playing house."

"Or perhaps it's just a place for certain people to extort money."

He glanced around the room and said with a smile.

"Can the people here even be called cultivators?"

Those words again provoked a wave of fury!

Lin Yang actually dared to question them.

This was unbearable for them, who are always high and mighty.

"Lin Yang, you speak of us in such terrible terms—are you really that formidable?"

"I want to duel you one‑on‑one!"

A man in his forties with an eight‑character beard pointed at Lin Yang and shouted.

Lin Yang glanced at him and replied bluntly.

"You're not worthy."

"What!"

The man flew into a rage!

Lin Yang actually said he himself wasn't worthy!

He took out a talisman, pointed it at Lin Yang, and said.

"Kid, you dare to be this arrogant—today I'll teach you a lesson!"

Having said that, he channeled his spiritual power and ignited a talisman.

After the Fú zhòu burned, a bolt of Lightning struck toward Lin Yang.

Seeing the Lightning reach Lin Yang, he had not yet moved.

The eight-bearded man smiled proudly.

This kid's words are pleasant, but facing his own Lightning, he doesn't even have the slightest power to retaliate.

Just as everyone thought Lin Yang would be hurt by the Lightning, he blew a breath.

The Lightning vanished instantly, as if it had never existed.

This scene startled everyone inside.

They looked at Lin Yang in disbelief.

With a single breath, he dispersed a bolt of Lightning.

Seeing their shocked looks, Lin Yang laughed.

"I told you, you're just playing house."

"Such a weak attack, and you dare to bring it out?"

The eight-bearded man instantly felt humiliated upon hearing that.

He took out several Fú zhòu and pointed them at Lin Yang.

"Kid, don't get cocky!"

He instantly ignited the Fú zhòu; flames, Lightning, and gales rushed straight at Lin Yang.

Everyone inside also burned Fú zhòu to resist the aftershock.

But to Lin Yang, this attack could only give him an itch.

This time, he chose to directly withstand it.

"Boom—"

A blast sound rang out.

Everyone eagerly looked, hoping to see Lin Yang seriously injured.

Unfortunately, Lin Yang stood still, unmoving.

Not to mention injury, even his clothes were unharmed.

Lin Yang looked at the eight-bearded man, a smile appearing on his face as he spoke.

"Is that all?"

The eight-bearded man looked at the unharmed Lin Yang, his face turning deathly pale.

The others also began to discuss heatedly.

They and the eight-bearded man are core members, with little difference in strength.

If his attacks can't hurt Lin Yang, they're no better off.

Lin Yang took in everyone's expressions.

He smiled slightly and said, "I wasn't wrong, was I?"

For a moment, everyone was speechless.

Standing behind Lin Yang, Ding Biao's face showed only excitement.

His choice was indeed correct!

Following Lin Yang, one will surely be stronger than that so-called core group!

At that moment, the old man with a pocket watch hanging from his chest spoke.

"Lin Yang, you're indeed formidable; no wonder you have the capital to be arrogant."

"However, as long as you haven't entered Zhù jī and are at the same Liàn qì stage as us, we can hurt you!"

"We eight are all around the eighth layer of Liàn qì; if we join forces, do you think you can withstand it?"

Lin Yang, hearing this, didn't know what to say for a moment.

This is like a baby holding up a stone to threaten an adult.

And telling him that they'll also team up with seven other babies to attack, asking if he's afraid.

Seeing Lin Yang silent, the old man thought Lin Yang was afraid.

He said, "Since you know fear, that's good."

"I have a few questions for you."

Lin Yang laughed, "Go ahead and ask."

"Was it you who killed Master and Disciple Qi Danhai?"

Lin Yang nodded and said, "Yes, I killed them."

Seeing Lin Yang's frank admission, the old man fell silent for a moment then asked.

"Why, why did you kill someone!"

"Because they wanted to kill me, is there a problem?"

The old man continued asking.

"Yesterday, many saw Elder Shu leave with you, but he hasn't appeared since and can't be contacted."

"What exactly happened between you two?"

Lin Yang laughed, "He tried to steal my things, so I killed him."

Seeing Lin Yang so calm and indifferent, the old man said.

"Since you've admitted it, let's talk about compensation."

"Compensation?"

Lin Yang looked at the old man with a half-smile and asked.

"What do you want me to compensate?"

The old man said in a deep voice.

"You killed people of the Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association, so of course you must compensate!"