章 12: Chapter-12

**Lin Meteor, Lin Family Son**:

Lin Meteor is a fourteen-year-old son of the Lin family. He lost both parents at an early age, which made him resolute and independent. He speaks little but is dedicated to hard cultivation, having reached the sixth level of body hardening.

When the gray-clothed boy, Lin Meteor, stepped onto the stage, Lin Dong automatically recalled information about him.

"Lin Dong, I know you've reached the seventh level of body hardening. However, I'd like to challenge you in martial skills," said Lin Meteor as he approached Lin Dong with a serious demeanor.

"Please," Lin Dong responded, raising his arm.

With determination, Lin Meteor began his attack, launching the Falling Stone Fist, a first-grade martial art. Lin Dong demonstrated the proper way to perform the technique, creating a powerful fist shadow like an unstoppable meteorite.

Before Lin Meteor could react, he felt a sharp pain in his chest and was sent flying backward.

"I concede," Lin Meteor quickly got up, a bit patronizing, and left the stage after a nod of respect to Lin Dong.

Lin Dong nodded in return. Lin Meteor's graceful exit demonstrated that he was a gracious loser.

**Lin Family Clan Competition**:

The competition continued with several more rounds, eventually leading to the final. Lin Dong easily defeated his opponent, while another match ended in a draw between Lin Hong and Lin Xia, both at the seventh level of body hardening.

Lin Xia withdrew from the competition, stating she couldn't defeat Lin Dong.

Lin Ken, as the judge, proceeded with the final match between Lin Hong and Lin Dong.

**Lin Hong vs. Lin Dong**:

Lin Dong playfully teased his cousin, Lin Hong, while acknowledging his cousin's growth.

Lin Hong, however, was confident and revealed he had reached the seventh level of body hardening a month earlier and had been practicing martial skills longer than Lin Dong. He vowed to defeat Lin Dong.

The bout began with Lin Hong attacking. However, Lin Dong's skillful technique quickly dominated the match. After ten powerful strikes, Lin Hong was defeated and sent flying off the stage.

Lin Dong had used the Qi Men Seal, a third-grade martial art, to achieve this feat. While considered a low-level martial art in the third-grade category, it could become much more powerful in its later stages. Lin Dong had repaired the martial art using the Ancestral Stone and was now capable of unleashing its potential.

Seeing Lin Hong fall, Lin Dong decided to spare him any further harm, dispelling the martial art's effects.

**The Crowd's Reaction**:

Spectators marveled at Lin Dong's skill, especially the nine rings of Tongbei Fist. They recognized his exceptional talent and praised Lin Xiao, his father, for raising such a remarkable son.

Lin Dong's future in the Lin family appeared to be promising, and his talent didn't go unnoticed by the clan members.