Looting the life force of demons to forge a golden body Martial God-Chapter 331 - 319: Did He Die? Leaving the Lin Family Speechless, Endorsing the Composite Technique! Lin Zonghong’s Killing Intent!
Chapter 331: Chapter 319: Did He Die? Leaving the Lin Family Speechless, Endorsing the Composite Technique! Lin Zonghong’s Killing Intent!
Lin Zonghong had not expected Long Minghai to suddenly bring up this matter, and for a moment, he was so stunned that he was speechless, not knowing how to respond.
He didn’t speak, but someone else could answer.
As the two parties engaged in a verbal clash, a Minister with the surname Wang from the central Law Enforcement Department had been observing the situation silently, not having said a word until now.
When Long Minghai looked over, the Yan University graduate, Minister Wang, bowed slightly and said:
"Former Chang’an University professor Lin Zongwen is suspected of murdering a Chang’an University student, the 99th martial arts champion, Yan Hengzhi.
"And he violently resisted arrest during his capture, injuring three law enforcers and displaying an extremely bad attitude, which has had a major social impact.
"After an expedited review by the wartime court, he was sent to serve at the Dare-to-Die Camp at the frontline of the Demon Battlefield, with the condition that he kills a hundred demons of the same realm as himself in order to redeem his crimes and earn relative freedom.
"Currently, the suspect is still at the Vanguard Camp atoning for his crime and has killed twelve demons of the same rank."
The Vanguard Camp is the official name for the Dare-to-Die Camp.
"..."
Long Minghai nodded and said, "Thank you for informing us, Minister Wang. You truly have a wealth of knowledge and a strong memory."
He turned to look at Lin Zonghong, a faint smile on his face, but his authoritative gaze was intimidating: "Mr. Lin, the former Chang’an University professor Lin Zongwen, he is your close relative, isn’t he?
"He murdered a martial arts champion, a future powerhouse with limitless potential, and he violently resisted arrest, injuring law enforcers, creating a very bad social influence...
"Is he dead?"
"..."
Lin Zonghong lowered his head and remained silent.
Long Minghai continued, "According to your demands, how many times should the murderer Lin Zongwen be executed?
"Is the wartime court wrong in their judgment? Shouldn’t they have sentenced the suspect Lin Zongwen to death at least twice?
"Because the crimes committed by Lin Zongwen and the impact he caused are far worse than Chu Feng’s."
"..."
Lin Zonghong continued to be silent.
What could he say?
Say that Lin Zongwen also deserved to die?
That was his cousin.
If he dared to say that, his siblings and Lin Zongwen’s wife could run to the family ancestral hall today to wail and plead for the Lin Family elders to come out of seclusion to administer justice and deal with him, the disgrace who forced his own brother to death.
Say Lin Zongwen was different?
How was he different? Who doesn’t have parents, two eyes, a nose, and a mouth?
Some classes, even certain ranks, can only be kept in the heart and must never be expressed aloud.
To speak them is to commit an unpardonable offense under heaven, and someone would dare smear his face with the old saying "Even emperors and generals are from a lineage, aren’t they?"
A group of old folks from the Academy Alliance were watching him with cold smirks on their faces, just waiting for him to slip up so they could rip into him until even his own mother wouldn’t recognize him.
He could only bite his tongue and remain silent, holding back the immense frustration.
The representatives from the Noble Families seated behind him were also looking at each other helplessly.
Who would have thought that an issue from two or three years ago could be brought up by Long Minghai, and it had now become a weakness for the Martial Noble Families, making it difficult for them to continue calling for Chu Feng’s death.
They wanted to execute Chu Feng, but it wasn’t impossible.
Punish Lin Zongwen first, then discuss the rest!
Whether in terms of social impact or in the order of events, Lin Zongwen was the one who deserved to die first!
...
Having subdued the arrogance of the Noble Families’ representatives, Long Minghai smiled again and said, "Regarding another matter, the Composite Technique, ah, I have already successfully converted to it.
"I can confirm that there is no problem with the Composite Technique itself, and there is no possibility of it warping one’s nature."
His light words, however, sent a shock through everyone’s hearts, prompting them to look towards him in unison.
Long Minghai looked at the crowd and smiled, "Although I am not yet old, I want to play the senior card with everyone here: do not always expect the younger generation to pave the way.
"We have decades of cultivation experience, more experience dealing with problems, and more methods at our disposal.
"If we take the lead in exploring, the journey will be safer."
"..."
The crowd did not respond to this.
Many of those present were high-level leaders of various forces, and it made no sense for them to take the risk when others could do so.
Long Minghai simply mentioned it in passing, not expecting them to be particularly enlightened. He then continued, "Based on the theoretical framework proposed by Chu Feng and using my own cultivated techniques as the foundation, I have compiled a Composite Technique that covers the Five Elements.
"From my own cultivation insights, Composite Techniques are complex, very complex!"
"Entering the beginner level is not easy, requiring a certain amount of talent, as well as the ability to endure pain, perhaps with the aid of pain-relieving medicine to assist."
"But at the same time, this kind of Cultivation Technique also has three advantages that ordinary techniques cannot match."
"First, it increases adaptability to extreme environments, as well as resistance to damage from different attributes and killing power."
"According to my own estimate, after successfully transitioning to a Composite Technique, my killing power can flexibly increase by up to twenty percent against enemies of specific attributes."
The audience’s eyes widened slightly—twenty percent was not insignificant!
For a Dharma Phase Power, an increase of twenty percent in killing power could create a significant gap between evenly matched opponents!
"..."
Long Minghai continued, "Second, when I circulate the Composite Technique, I’ve found that mixing multiple True Forces in different proportions creates some special effects."
"For example, when I wield a mixed True Force consisting of fifty percent Wood Attribute True Force, thirty percent Water Attribute True Force, and twenty percent Metal Attribute True Force."
"Using this mixed True Force for healing, the speed and effectiveness of recovery are actually faster and better than that of pure Wood Attribute True Force."
He raised his hand, releasing a stream of True Force in his palm, which shimmered with deep aqua, indigo, and white-gold, proving his words were true.
"I am still exploring the issue of True Force proportions, and I would like the Academy Alliance and the Central Research Academy to take this matter to heart."
Ge Yunsong and the others promptly agreed, their minds filled with curiosity.
Some among them who had originally resisted change began to alter their attitudes and grew interested in Composite Techniques.
"Third, it accelerates the speed of cultivation, which has already been an oft-discussed topic in the media, so there is no need to discuss it here."
Long Minghai said with a smile, "After testing the technique on myself, I have verified that there are no safety risks within the framework of the Composite Technique that everyone worries about. Once this technique becomes widespread, it will be of great significance to the Longhua People."
"Therefore, on behalf of the Longhua Government, I agree to orderly promote the Composite Technique throughout the entire region!"
The representatives of the Academy Alliance and the three major powers all nodded in unison, their faces excited.
However, the representatives of the Martial Families across from them had unpleasant expressions, pale as if mourning the dead.
They were not the Lin Family, nor did they have a vendetta like that of Chu Feng’s murder of a son; they were here to stop the promotion of the Composite Technique!
What they didn’t expect was, their commotion not only brought Long Minghai into the fray,
but it also vigorously energized the somewhat struggling promotion of the Composite Technique, propelling it directly to the phase of regional promotion!
Wasn’t their effort today in vain then?
...
Long Minghai then looked towards Ge Yunsong and spoke solemnly, "Although Chu Feng has made great contributions, he has also made a big mistake this time."
"In Longhua, we do not condone offsetting merits with demerits; a merit is a merit, and a demerit is a demerit, and they should not be confused with one another."
"We will retain Chu Feng’s right to receive the Longhua Xingyun Achievement Award, but he must also go to the wartime court to stand trial!"
"..."
Ge Yunsong sighed deeply and nodded in agreement.
This outcome was not unexpected for him, and it was still an acceptable one, not the worst-case scenario.
...
"Alright, that’s all, dismiss!"
After announcing his decision, Long Minghai stood up, his Dharma Body Incarnation disappearing into sparkles of light amidst the respectful farewell of the crowd.
The light was elegant, spreading and dissipating into a radiant luminescence upon everyone, immediately invigorating their spirits, their complexions slightly joyful.
This was a gift from a Dharma Phase Power, capable of settling the mind and soothing the soul.
It also contained profound Martial Arts essence, which, with a bit of pondering, would surely yield substantial gains!
The crowd was engrossed, yet Lin Zonghong’s expression was gloomy, as he immediately stood up and left.
Upon reaching the restroom, his sullen expression suddenly turned to one of raging fury, veins on his forehead bulging violently as he let out a low growl like a wild beast!
"Chu Feng! That damned Chu Feng!"
He pulled out a communication device and contacted Li Shaowei.
As soon as Li Shaowei answered, he was startled by Lin Zonghong’s twisted face, contorted with rage!
"...Patriarch Hong, what’s wrong?"
"Heh... heh... it’s outrageous, just outrageous!!"
Lin Zonghong glared with blood-red eyes at Li Shaowei, his gaze filled with unending murderous intent!
"Have someone follow Chu Feng closely; as soon as he leaves Yan Capital, notify me immediately!
"I will... I’ll personally slaughter that brat, crush his bones and scatter his ashes, so he will never reincarnate!!!"
