After a heated discussion, the family decided to observe Yun Yichen's movements to see if he had any intentions of betraying them. If he posed no threat to the family's interests, they would attempt to win him over; if he showed any signs of wrongdoing, they would eliminate him immediately.
Yun Yichen sensed the family's surveillance but did not show any signs of abnormality. He continued to complete his tasks in the servant area every day and practiced Lingwen when no one was around. He understood that the family was testing him, and he had to be cautious, ensuring that he revealed no weaknesses.
During this period of being watched, Yun Yichen trained even harder. He knew that only by continuously improving his strength could he remain invincible within the family. At the same time, he contemplated how to deal with potential threats from the family. He decided that if they took action against him, he would leave the Yun Family immediately and seek broader horizons to continue his path of cultivation.
On the surface, Yun Yichen remained calm and continued his daily life in the servant area, but inside, he was always alert to the family's every move. Those who monitored him believed they were hidden, unaware that Yun Yichen's training in Lingwen had greatly enhanced his perception, allowing him to sense even the most concealed gazes.
One day, as usual, Yun Yichen went to the family warehouse to transport supplies. As soon as he stepped inside, a chilling aura enveloped him, causing alarm bells to ring in his mind. Just then, the warehouse door suddenly slammed shut, plunging the surroundings into darkness. Yun Yichen quickly gathered his Lingwen energy, a faint light glowing from his palm to illuminate a small area around him.
"Come out!" Yun Yichen shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the empty warehouse. Shadows surged from all directions, surrounding him completely. These figures were masked, their faces obscured, but their powerful auras indicated they were capable cultivators from within the family.
"Yun Yichen, don't blame us; this is an order from the higher-ups of the family. Elder Yun Tianhe has awakened; he was injured in the forbidden area by you! Trespassing into the forbidden area is already a death sentence, especially since you harmed an elder. Moreover, you shouldn't possess such immense power; it poses a threat to the family," one shadow said coldly.
A surge of anger welled up within Yun Yichen as he retorted fiercely, "I did not injure Elder Yun Tianhe! I entered the forbidden area and obtained valuable cultivation secrets; I never intended to betray the family! Why treat me this way?"
In response, all he received was a chorus of cold laughter.
The shadows ceased their words and unleashed their spells upon Yun Yichen. In an instant, flashes of light filled the warehouse as explosions from various spells echoed continuously. Remaining calm under pressure, Yun Yichen deployed Flame Lingwen and water-based Lingwen to create a defensive barrier of intertwined water and fire against their attacks.
However, outnumbered and facing well-coordinated opponents, Yun Yichen gradually found himself struggling. His spiritual energy was depleting rapidly, and cracks began to appear in his defensive barrier. Suddenly, one shadow seized an opportunity and launched a surprise attack from behind with a black sword aura aimed directly at his back.
Caught off guard, Yun Yichen was struck by the sword aura and coughed up blood. He fell to one knee, his body swaying unsteadily. The shadows saw this and quickly closed in on him, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.
In this life-and-death moment, a powerful desire to survive surged within Yun Yichen. He refused to die like this; he had unfinished missions and dreams for the future. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, the Lingwen power within him surged wildly and resonated with his bloodline in a remarkable way.
A strange light flickered in Yun Yichen's eyes as his Lingyuan Eye awakened at that moment. Instantly, the world around him appeared entirely different; his enemies' movements seemed to slow down as he could clearly see their spiritual energy flow and identify flaws in their techniques.
Harnessing the power of Lingyuan Eye, Yun Yichen quickly adjusted his stance. He noticed that while these attackers possessed strong spiritual energy, there were subtle gaps between their techniques. Gritting through his pain and focusing intently, he unleashed a brand new combination of Lingwen.
This powerful technique was something he had inadvertently comprehended during his training with Lingwen but had never had the opportunity to use before. With swift movements of both hands, Lingwen light intertwined together to form a massive vortex of Lingwen energy. The vortex emitted a powerful suction force that drew in all nearby enemies.
The shadows realized with horror that they were being uncontrollably pulled toward the vortex; no matter how hard they struggled, they could not escape this overwhelming force. As they approached closer to its center, their bodies began to endure immense pressure while their spiritual energy was continually consumed.
"What... what kind of power is this?" one shadow exclaimed in terror.
Yun Yichen snorted coldly: "This is what you forced me into!" With assistance from Lingyuan Eye, he precisely controlled the Lingwen vortex and defeated each enemy one by one. The shadows screamed in agony within the vortex before ultimately dissipating into clouds of spiritual energy.
After dispatching his foes, Yun Yichen understood that remaining within the Yun Family was no longer an option for him. Since the higher-ups had already set out to kill him, they would not rest until they succeeded. He needed to leave quickly and find a new path forward.
Dragging his injured body under cover of nightfall, Yun Yichen cautiously made his way toward the family's exit. Along the way, he utilized Lingyuan Eye to observe his surroundings and successfully avoided wave after wave of patrols.
When he reached the family gate, however, he found it heavily sealed off with elite members of the family on high alert. Clearly, they anticipated his escape and had prepared accordingly.
"Yun Yichen! You won't escape today! Surrender quietly; perhaps we can spare your life," an elder called down coldly from atop a tower.
Yun Yichen looked at the enemy before him, feeling no fear in his heart. He understood that surrender would only lead to his demise; the only chance for survival lay in fighting back. Taking a deep breath, he once again gathered the power of Lingwen, preparing to forcefully break through the blockade.
With both hands forming seals, he unleashed his strongest Lingwen attack. A massive Spirit Pattern Beam shot toward the gate, instantly shattering it into pieces and sending nearby enemies flying from the tremendous shockwave.
Seizing the chaos, Yun Yichen dashed out, disappearing into the night. The family's experts attempted to pursue him, but with the aid of his Lingyuan Eye, he cleverly navigated the surrounding terrain and successfully evaded his pursuers.
After escaping the the Yun Family, Yun Yichen gazed into the distance, feeling a mix of emotions. He knew he was about to embark on a path filled with uncertainty and challenges, but he had no regrets. He had finally freed himself from the constraints of his family, allowing him to pursue his dreams freely, explore the mysteries of Lingwen, and strive to protect the Lingyuan Realm. Ahead of him lay a brand new world filled with more opportunities and dangers…
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