#1220 - Chapter 1220: Each Leading the Way for Hundreds of Years

As everyone's gaze turned, "It's him!"

Aside from Ye Kong and the newly arrived disciples, almost everyone on the platform knew this person.

After a long absence, the legend of this disciple had almost faded in the Taichu Institute. Before Ye Kong, he was the most talented disciple in the Taichu Institute, the designated successor of Sima Shizun.

His familiar face was slightly thinner, suggesting that these years hadn't been easy.

Besides the crowd, the elders on the platform, especially Sima Shizun, couldn't believe their eyes.

Lin Xing.

Before Ye Kong arrived at the Taichu Institute, the rumors about Lin Xing had never ceased.

Unparalleled and unique in the world, these words were used to describe him.

However, one day, Lin Xing suddenly left without any reason, silently and without a trace, like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, causing only small ripples before disappearing without a trace.

Following that, Ye Kong's arrival injected fresh vitality into the Taichu Institute, gradually making people forget that such a person had ever existed.

Seeing the reactions of the crowd below, Ye Kong also realized that this person was extraordinary. It wasn't until this person spoke his name, Lin Xing, that Ye Kong was stunned, clearly having not seen this name on the competition schedule.

Ye Kong looked at the judges' panel in confusion. What was the situation? Should he fight or not?

Lin Xing hadn't registered and didn't belong to the newly promoted disciples, so he naturally wasn't qualified to participate in the competition.

However, the disciples below, and those from other sects who had interacted with Lin Xing, all expressed a strong desire to see this clash between old and new.

However, allowing Lin Xing to participate in the competition was obviously against the rules.

No one knew how Lin Xing would suddenly return, and immediately want to show off. Although Lin Xing's strength couldn't be underestimated, Ye Kong in front of him was clearly stronger.

If he won, it would be a good start for his return. But if he lost, it would not only be a laughingstock, but also make it impossible for him to stay in the Taichu Institute.

Because of this, the elders on the platform discussed for a while, arguing endlessly about Lin Xing's participation in the competition.

"The registration for the Taichu Institute's Ranking Elder Competition has already ended. Lin Xing didn't participate in the registration and isn't on the list, so he naturally can't participate in the competition," Elder Shui said.

"No, Ye Kong didn't register at first either, but he still participated in the competition later, and even qualified to compete for the position of elder. Since an exception was made for Ye Kong, why not make another exception for Lin Xing?" Elder Chun was also unwilling.

After all, Lin Xing was very close to Elder Chun when he was in the Taichu Institute, so Elder Chun naturally spoke for Lin Xing.

"If we make an exception for this one today and an exception for that one tomorrow, then what credibility will our Taichu Institute's Ranking Elder Competition have? We might as well just give it away at random," Elder Jin said sternly, still extremely dissatisfied with Ye Kong's participation.

"It's just a competition, and he's not coveting the position of elder. Why be so stingy?" Elder Chun continued.

"Stingy? The position of elder has been vacant for decades, so we naturally have to choose someone who is extremely well-matched in all aspects, but in my opinion, there is currently no one."

As soon as this was said, the people present were silent for a moment, and the disciples waiting for the competition all looked over.

These words came from Elder Huo, who was also the only elder that Long Hui hadn't defeated after defeating eleven elders.

The people below were very excited, holding the mentality of not being afraid of a big scene, and raised their hands to vote, requesting Lin Xing to participate in the competition.

Seeing that the situation was difficult to control, Sima Shizun stood up, coughed lightly, and then looked at Ye Kong, "Ye Kong, do you want to compete with Lin Xing?"

Ye Kong was eating melons on the sidelines and didn't know why the question was directed at him. He casually said "hmm", but didn't say whether he agreed or disagreed.

Sima Shizun got up, "Since Lin Xing's opponent is Ye Kong, then let Ye Kong decide whether to have the competition or not."

Alright, in the end, I still have to be the bad guy.

Ye Kong was now being roasted on the fire, and it was impossible to compete or not to compete.

Since that's the case, then let's do it!

Since Lin Xing, who was in the Taichu Institute before him, was so famous, his ability must not be below his own, and he must be extremely cautious.

Ye Kong silently recited in his heart, and then, he made the first move.

"Ye Kong actually made the first move? Too strong, let's see if Lin Xing can take this move," a disciple said below.

"No, wasn't it said that Ye Kong was good at defense and counterattack?" The disciples waiting for the competition were slightly surprised.

Lin Xing remained motionless. When Ye Kong's fingertip spiritual power came straight at him, he slightly shook his head and struck Ye Kong heavily on the back with extreme speed.

This strike almost made Ye Kong fall face-first into the ground.

Ye Kong steadied himself, and a feeling of numbness swept through his body.

Lin Xing was still motionless, and even his expression didn't change.

Hah!

Seeing Ye Kong make a fool of himself, some people began to boo.

Ye Kong pinched his fingers and chanted a spell, and with a shocking sound, thousands of golden runes fell head-on, pressing down on Lin Xing with flames.

Lin Xing remained calm in the face of danger, and with a series of palm strikes, he absorbed all the runes together, stirred them wildly, and then pushed them towards Ye Kong.

The previous rain of fire stars attacked Ye Kong. Ye Kong immediately formed a circle to block it, and the golden light body protection spell firmly locked it. Lin Xing began to absorb spiritual power wildly, and then pressed towards Ye Kong.

Ye Kong retreated again and again.

Boom!

With a loud noise, Ye Kong's body protection spell burst open, and a huge black smoke choked his nose, causing Ye Kong to cough incessantly.

Lin Xing was still high above, and at this time, he was also a little contemptuous.

He heard that this was the most outstanding disciple of the Taichu Institute after him. How could he not even be able to take three-tenths of his power? It seemed that the Taichu Institute still couldn't do without him.

A trace of a smile flashed across Lin Xing's serious face.

Ye Kong keenly captured this trace of a smile. It seemed that the prey had been fooled!

Ye Kong got up and waved his hand gently, and several thin needles flew out.

Lin Xing reacted extremely quickly and blocked it with his big hand.

However, the silver needles were unaffected and continued to stab towards Lin Xing's throat. Lin Xing quickly retreated, and Ye Kong flew up, pinching the silver needles at the moment they were about to enter his throat, stopping at a distance of 0.001 millimeters from Lin Xing's flesh.

Ye Kong got up, and a huge wind swept the two into the air, into a black solid storm. Ye Kong took back the silver needles and looked at Lin Xing.

"Senior brother, let's stop here, how about it?" Ye Kong retracted the silver needles.

Lin Xing was stunned.

Just now, if Ye Kong hadn't flown up to stop him, the silver needles would have pierced his throat, and he wouldn't have been qualified to talk to Ye Kong again.

"You are, Ye Kong?" Lin Xing asked.

"Yes. I have long heard of Senior Brother Lin Xing, whose strength is unparalleled. After today's competition, it is indeed true," Ye Kong flattered.

Lin Xing knew Ye Kong's intention, which could be considered giving him a decent way out. He also realized that this Ye Kong was hundreds of times stronger than him.

So be it.

It was just admitting defeat.

The Taichu Institute has talented people in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years.