Chapter 305: Encirclement

Including Sect Master Wang Changguang and the deceased Jiang Linfeng, the Golden Claw Sect had a total of six Dark Force experts. Among them, Wang Changguang was at the late stage, ranking among the top in the entire Jiangdong Province.

The other four varied in strength, but each was a formidable expert.

At this moment, the ones attacking Lin Xiao were the broad-shouldered, iron-tower-like man and the tall, thin man with unusually long arms.

The muscular man was Zhao Changlei, Wang Changguang’s second disciple, possessing mid-stage Dark Force cultivation, on par with Duan Changhan. The tall, thin man was Yang Changtai, Wang Changguang’s fourth disciple, who had yet to break into mid-stage Dark Force, though he was only a step away.

The last man, standing beside Duan Changhan without making a move, was Xu Changjun, Wang Changguang’s fifth disciple. He was the weakest of the five, with a notably timid personality.

Though Xu Changjun did not join the attack, his gaze was filled with undisguised malice, his eyes locked onto Lin Xiao’s weak points, silently restricting his movements.

At the forefront was Zhao Changlei.

Standing over 1.9 meters tall, his muscular frame was comparable to that of a professional boxer, radiating explosive strength.

He took two powerful strides forward before leaping into the air. He covered seven meters in the blink of an eye. His hands clenched into fists. His eyes flashed with anger and cruelty as he brought them crashing down toward Lin Xiao’s head.

This strike carried Zhao Changlei’s full strength. Even a several-hundred-jin slab of blue stone would be reduced to dust under its force.

Facing Zhao Changlei’s fierce blow, two blazing flames suddenly ignited in Lin Xiao’s deep, tranquil eyes.

He lowered his stance slightly, his back straightened, his left hand clenched into a fist, and he punched upward, meeting Zhao Changlei’s descending fists head-on.

Thunderbolt Fist.

The familiar sound of thunder echoed once more, reverberating in Zhao Changlei’s ears, causing his eardrums to hum.

“Idiot!”

Seeing Lin Xiao choosing to clash head-on, Zhao Changlei was not frightened, but thrilled.

“If you relied on agility to dodge, I might not be able to do anything to you, but since you insist on facing me head-on, I’ll teach you the meaning of death.”

The thought flashed through his mind in an instant. Zhao Changlei let out a low growl, surging his Dark Force into his fists. His already massive fists swelled even further. His veins bulged as his descending strike grew even faster and more ferocious.

A deafening metallic crash rang out, like steel colliding.

A visible wave of force erupted outward from their impact, sweeping through the air.

Lin Xiao’s sleeves suddenly tore apart, revealing his iron-like arms.

The tiles beneath Lin Xiao’s feet shattered instantly. His feet sank into the ground. Around him, dense spiderweb-like cracks spread in all directions.

Yet, Lin Xiao’s posture remained as upright as a pine tree, and his raised arm showed no sign of bending!

“Impossible!”

Zhao Changlei, still in mid-air, maintained his downward strike posture, but his face contorted in disbelief.

“How can your strength be this monstrous?!”

Lin Xiao let out a cold snort. His arm trembled slightly, unleashing a terrifying burst of power.

A shocking scene unfolded before everyone’s eyes.

Lin Xiao sent flying Zhao Changlei’s towering frame with a punch.

However, just as Lin Xiao blasted Zhao Changlei away, Yang Changtai’s attack arrived.

Unlike Zhao Changlei’s overwhelming power, Yang Changtai’s strike was silent. But even more lethal.

Taking advantage of Lin Xiao’s focus on Zhao Changlei, Yang Changtai had maneuvered behind him, his fingers curled into hooks, his nails dark green, stabbing toward Lin Xiao’s back. He was certain that Lin Xiao’s attention was entirely on Zhao Changlei. There was no way his strike would miss.

Yet, just as his claws were about to pierce Lin Xiao’s back, Lin Xiao moved without even looking.

His feet shifted slightly, his back arched, and the muscles along his spine tightened like iron.

Yang Changtai’s claws struck Lin Xiao’s body.

But what he felt was as if he had grabbed hold of steel.

A tremendous counterforce surged through his fingers. Several of his nails snapped clean off.

The excruciating pain made him let out a stifled groan, his body stumbling backward.

Having trained in Chen-style Fist for a considerable time, Lin Xiao was now thoroughly proficient. Chen-style Fist had three forms: Shock, Force, and Wave.

Lin Xiao had just used the Shock Form and was pure explosive force.

“Is this even a human body?!”

Yang Changtai staggered back four or five meters before steadying himself as if having suffered a tremendous shock. His expression was heavier than ever. He had gone all out with that strike—even a two-inch-thick stone slab would have been torn apart.

Yet when he struck Lin Xiao, he failed to break his defense. Instead, he recoiled from the impact.

On the other side, Zhao Changlei also regained his footing, his gaze toward Lin Xiao identical to Yang Changtai’s—heavy and filled with apprehension.

Lin Xiao’s punch had not only sent Zhao Changlei flying but had also shattered his confidence.

Zhao Changlei had always prided himself on his strength, yet Lin Xiao effortlessly withstood his fully charged attack and sent him flying in return.

The shock and sense of defeat in Zhao Changlei’s heart were indescribable.

The atmosphere inside the martial hall grew tense and suffocating, as if the air had turned solid.

“Junior Brother Xu, let’s make our move.”

Duan Changhan, who had been spectating, suddenly spoke. His voice was cold as ice.

“Now you all finally understand why I lost to this brat, don’t you?”

With that, he stepped forward, standing to Lin Xiao’s left, his eyes now brimming with killing intent.

Xu Changjun’s gaze flickered before he followed. Taking position on Lin Xiao’s right, he assumed an attack stance.

Having witnessed Lin Xiao’s terrifying abilities, the remaining four Bright Force experts of the Golden Claw Sect ultimately decided to join forces against him.

The disciples hiding in the corners were left stunned.

“Unbelievable! Is this Lin Xiao really so strong that it takes four Martial Uncles to deal with him?”

“Didn’t you see? Zhao Martial Uncle and Yang Martial Uncle attacked together, yet he easily handled them. That means they knew they couldn’t win alone.”

“How can he be this powerful? He’s only in his twenties!”

“No matter how strong he is, he’s dead today,” another disciple growled viciously. “His biggest mistake was provoking the Golden Claw Sect and walking here alone to die!”