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"I don't know him," Lin Shen shook his head, aware of what Tian Xin was plotting in his mind.
Tian Xin definitely had his sights set on the other two treasure chests, and since he was unable to go to the Human Mother Planet himself, he wanted to leverage Lin Shen's strength to retrieve the one at Wan Qishan.
Although Lin Shen did not know Wan Qishan, he guessed that Wan Qishan must be from the Wan Family.
Apart from a major clan like the Wan Family, there weren't many families on the Human Mother Planet that could cultivate someone who could rank in the top three in the Realm King Tower.
"It doesn't matter if you don't know him; after all, we are all humans. You can just look him up when you return to the mother planet. It shouldn't be difficult to find this person. No one knows yet that these are the treasure chests of The Ancient Realm King.
If you bring the chest back, we can share the treasures inside together..." Tian Xin said in a friendly manner, with his arm around Lin Shen's shoulder, "By the way, the key you borrowed from me earlier, give it back to me first."
Lin Shen knew that Tian Xin had no reason to be so friendly toward him; it turned out he had been waiting for him here.
Those who finished in the top three only got the treasure chest but no key. It seemed Tian Xin was unable to open the chest and had set his eyes on him instead.
"When did I ever borrow a key from you?" Lin Shen asked in feigned surprise, looking at Tian Xin.
"The time we first met on Realm King Planet, I lent it to you, along with the Angel Revolver. Have you forgotten?" Tian Xin patiently explained, "With our relationship, you should give the key back to me. After I open the treasure chest and share a portion with you, we can then collaborate to retrieve the other two chests. Together, we will soar to new heights."
"Oh, that key? Wasn't that the one I took back? I didn't borrow it," Lin Shen said, feigning a sudden realization.
The smile on Tian Xin's face froze for a moment, but he quickly returned to a natural smile and said, "What's this 'taking' and 'not taking'? We are all brothers and friends. Let's work together for mutual benefit in the future; we have plenty of time."
"No, we are not brothers or friends; I am your uncle by marriage, and you are my nephew. We can joke around, but we can't mess up our family status," Lin Shen said seriously.
"Lin Shen, are you really going to throw away the face I'm giving you?" Tian Xin's face darkened as he stood up abruptly and pointed at Lin Shen's nose, scolding him.
"So you don't want the key anymore?" Lin Shen spoke indifferently.
Tian Xin scoffed, "I wanted to discuss this amicably with you as a friend, but it seems my kindness has been mistaken for weakness. It appears I must make you realize the predicament you're in right now."
"And what predicament is that?" Lin Shen asked, looking at Tian Xin.
Without answering, Tian Xin simply pointed his finger, and countless black particles flew from his fingertip, condensing in front of Lin Shen into the form of an angel with black wings and black armor—a Spirit Base.
"Ascended?" Lin Shen was somewhat surprised.
"Hmph, if it weren't for The Ancient Realm King's treasure chest, I could've ascended long ago," Tian Xin said somewhat arrogantly, "See? This is my Life Base, the Tenth Turn Heartless Angel, already at the Third Turn."
"It's good to have a strong backing; you've only just ascended, and your Life Base is already at the Third Turn," Lin Shen said somewhat enviously.
"Do you realize your situation now? Now that I'm an Ascender, we're not on the same level. I'm only talking to you nicely because of my aunt's face. And you?
You throw my kindness back in my face, forcing me to act, making me take back what's mine, why put yourself in this position?" Tian Xin held out his hand in front of Lin Shen and said, "My aunt won't be back for the next few days, no one can protect you. Give me the key, don't make me take action. If I do, I'm afraid I won't be able to restrain myself from killing you."
"Little Tian Xin, if you had spoken nicely and respectfully called me 'Uncle', I might have considered giving you the key. Since you're being like this, then I really won't give it to you today," Lin Shen said indifferently.
"Looking for death, huh? Relying on my aunt's doting, you really think I wouldn't dare to slap you?" Tian Xin's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Fine, since you're inviting a beating, don't blame me then. Right now I'm letting you stand and give it, but if you don't, soon I'll make you kneel and beg to give me the key."
As he spoke, Tian Xin's Life Base, Heartless Angel, directly struck out like a shadow, slapping towards Lin Shen.
The Heartless Angel was incredibly fast, likely nearing a hundred in speed, and with such a short distance, it seemed Lin Shen wouldn't be able to dodge at all.
Lin Shen had anticipated Tian Xin's move and was already wearing the Carapace, instantly entering the Super Base Form.
Almost at the same time as Heartless Angel made its move, he unleashed a Triple Fist with crushing force. Read first at m-v le-mpyr
Powered by the Stubborn Lone Will Gauntlets, the Fist Power from the Triple Fist collided with the Heartless Angel's palm and actually blasted it backwards, crashing into the unguarded Tian Xin, both person and angel hitting the wall.
Tian Xin was both shocked and furious, never expecting Lin Shen's Fist Power to be so strong. Even his Third Turn Life Base couldn't match it, and he nearly vomited blood from the impact.
Before Tian Xin could react again, Lin Shen was already in front of him like a phantom, grabbing Tian Xin's head and pressing it forcefully against the floor, facilitating a loud and intense close encounter between his face and the ground.
"Do you believe I could burst your head right now?" Lin Shen pressed Tian Xin's head with one knee against his lower back, one hand holding his head down, and the other hand clenched into a fist, hovering over his head.
"Try touching me and see, you're not afraid of my aunt—stop—don't—" Tian Xin began to utter a tough line, only to hear a sonic boom behind his head, scaring his soul out of his body, immediately crying out loud.
At this point, Tian Xin deeply regretted his actions; he had been too busy showing off and hadn't at all anticipated Lin Shen's capabilities.
If he had known Lin Shen had such powerful methods, he wouldn't have given him the chance. His Third Turn Heartless Angel couldn't show its true strength, and the Tenth Turn Spirit Base Archangel's Sword also went unused.
If only Tian Xin hadn't been so arrogant in front of Lin Shen, if only he had been more cautious, if only he had properly used his skills, he wouldn't have been pinned down by Lin Shen in their first exchange.
Lin Shen was only trying to scare him and slammed his fist down next to his head, denting the floor itself.
"If you want the key, serve me tea respectfully and call me 'Uncle'. I'll consider it then. If you disrespect me again next time, I'll teach you on behalf of my aunt how to behave as a junior," Lin Shen released Tian Xin and stood up.
Tian Xin leapt up, putting distance between himself and Lin Shen, swiftly drawing the Archangel's Sword, and with a change of face that could be considered peerless, he pointed the sword at Lin Shen cursing, "You piece of trash, today I will kill you, and it won't matter who comes, not even the Heavenly Father can save you."
As he said this, the Archangel's Sword in Tian Xin's hand burst forth with terrifying Holy Light, instantly transforming into a beam of light that struck at Lin Shen.