A tremendous sound echoed throughout the gladiatorial arena, accompanied by the spreading flames and the explosive impact of fire serpents. Wrapped in flames, Linsan flew backward, spanning a distance of ten feet, and crashed into the wall of the arena. His clothes had already turned to ashes, and his body, possessing the Purity Body, was now covered with wounds. There were places scorched by fire. There were wounds blown open, also scorched. And some injuries were so severe that it was impossible to recognize him as Akun. However, Lin Kewu showed no joy at this moment, simply gesturing to Linsan and the others with a beckoning finger. Linsan and the others didn’t move. But at this moment, the audience was buzzing with discussions. "Is this person an Anomalous Vein?" "No, if it’s an Anomalous Vein, why hasn’t he opened the Meridian Gate?" A series of questions resonated in the air of the gladiatorial arena, making Linsan and others’ expressions serious. No Meridian Gate opened. Isn’t this even more monstrous than Anomalous Profound? "If you don’t come, I’ll make the move myself." Just as they were hesitating, Lin Kewu’s voice was heard. Fire serpents emerged again! They entwined around Lin Kewu, and with a swing of his arm, they pounced immediately. This time, Lin Kewu didn’t exert much force, causing the fire serpents to explode a few feet away from them. However, this time he did not rely on the power of the Body Refining Realm. Updates are released by novel※fire.net A blue Meridian Gate opened. Enhanced by the Meridian Gate, the fire serpents seemed to become even more frenzied. "Release Vein Skill together!" Linsan immediately shouted, opening his Meridian Gate, letting a green light shoot from his palm. The others also opened their Meridian Gates, immediately releasing their Vein Skills to counterattack. The collision between Vein Skills and fire serpents erupted. The scorching shockwave instantly swept through the entire gladiatorial arena, forcing Linsan and the others to take more than ten steps back to stop. Just as Linsan was about to smile, he noticed that most of the people around had fallen. "You are Anomalous Profound!" Linsan exclaimed, fear gripping him, immediately retreating further. Only now did he realize he had been prejudiced all along. Why should Wanyan’s friend be weaker than Wanyan? Daring to ignore his warnings, could it be that Lin Kewu genuinely liked Wanyan? No, it was all because Lin Kewu was strong enough to ignore his realm. Anomalous Profound, already possessing power to contend against the Middle Profound Realm. Fortunately, he had called upon a friend in the Middle Profound Realm. "Brother Li, are you alright?" Linsan glanced at the thick-browed youth shielding himself with a large shield. In the entire gladiatorial arena, only he could still maintain his original stance. After all, the Lower Profound Realm was only the Lower Profound Realm. Possessing an Anomalous Vein, able to battle the Middle Profound Realm did not mean he could defeat the Middle Profound Realm. The gap between them was immense. "You step aside, I’ll handle this!" The thick-browed youth spoke coldly, grasping the Iron Shield with one hand, approaching Lin Kewu, saying, "Kid, my shield fears not your flames." "Still want to fight?" Lin Kewu questioned. The thick-browed youth made a disdainful sound. He tapped his shield with a long knife, bursting out, heading towards Lin Kewu while saying, "Although I don’t know where you learned this Abnormal Vein Skill, your Meridian Gate is not mutated. Today, I’ll show you what realm and Vein Skill suppression mean." As soon as the words fell, a red flash suddenly streaked past, a sword Qi from the thick-browed youth. The sword Qi struck the ground, leaving a conspicuous gully. If this strike hit someone in the Lower Profound Realm, it would undoubtedly be a significant injury. This scene, seen by Wanyan, frightened her, causing her to shout, "Kewu, stop fighting, hurry and come up." Yet, Lin Kewu did not turn around. "Brother Li’s fierce slash is a Yellow Level Top-Grade Vein Skill, already cultivated to the Great Success Realm. Within ten breaths, he can unleash a hundred slashes, ordinary Middle Profound Realm cannot withstand. Lin Kewu, you’re doomed." Saying so, Linsan quickly climbed onto the stands of the gladiatorial arena. Leaning against the railing, Linsan watched coldly into the arena. Just as the cheers were getting louder, Lin Kewu, suppressed by the fierce slashes, was continuously retreating. Suddenly, there was change! A strange wind blew unexpectedly, and the next moment, Brother Li’s entire body stiffened. Voices of astonishment arose in the stands. Lin Kewu took a sudden step forward, revealing a black Fire Rod in hand, "You have a shield, don’t you?" Raising his hand, the Fire Rod smashed against the sturdy shield. First, a crisp sound. It seemed like the sound of metal shattering. The second sound was a dull thud, originating from the wall. "Brother Li..." Linsan and others in the stands, clad in blue robes, were dumbfounded by this scene. Brother Li’s shield shattered. His entire person flew backward, embedded in the stone wall of the gladiatorial arena, coughing incessantly, blood pouring out with each cough. Judging by his state, he was already crippled. Looking back at Lin Kewu, everyone’s expressions were filled with shock. No one expected that Lin Kewu was not maintaining face in front of Wanyan. Middle Profound Realm, and not even one move could stop him! Wanyan watched this scene, her face full of astonishment. She recalled that over two months ago, Lin Kewu was still at the Body Refining Twelfth Layer. How did he become so strong now? "Kewu, hurry and come up." However, at this moment she couldn’t think about it too much, hastily calling out to Lin Kewu. If he stood there any longer, surely someone else would jump down. Because Lin Kewu’s outsider status was evident. The people from Qi Bing Academy could not allow an outsider to be so glorious in their own territory. "Wanyan." Yet, Lin Kewu continued to stand there, putting away the Black Rod, the Meridian Gate, his hand revealing a flower— a purple Purple Dragon Flower— only found by Bright Mirror Lake. Seeing this, Wanyan froze. In her ears, Lin Kewu’s voice slowly came. "Wanyan, this is what I’ve been wanting to show you, I’ve held back for several days now." "Do you remember what you once said to me?" "Your man must be a strong one, must enter the Profound Realm before 25. You even gave me two years, if I succeed, you’d accept my feelings." "I’m now proving, I am not weak. I can protect you..." As Lin Kewu spoke, the gladiatorial arena suddenly fell silent. Wanyan remained standing there, stunned. Her mind, previously marvelling at Lin Kewu’s power, now went blank. She vowed, this was the most romantic confession from Lin Kewu. Directly touching her heart. She admitted that a quarter-hour ago, she hadn’t considered liking Lin Kewu. But now, seeing him stand bravely in the gladiatorial arena, holding her favorite flower... Crystal tears involuntarily fell. "Why are you crying?" Lin Kewu hurriedly jumped up, approached Wanyan, gently wiping the tears from her eyes, then slowly offering the flower, "Please make some space for me in your heart... will you?"