Xiao Lin was naturally happy getting his weapon back. Before that, neither the weapons he stole or the sword Ibeiya gave felt right. After all, those weapons were all meant for those who primarily focused on necromancy, and were not meant for someone like Xiao Lin.

Then why dont you return that thing on your finger to me as well! Xiao Lin said. On Valens right hand was a silver ring.

Xiao Lin was not very certain before that, but he could more or less confirm it now that the ring was his spatial ring made of perfect grade starmetal. It was a priceless treasure.

Valen answered with a smile. Of course, Valen naturally knew what a treasure it was, and would not return it. However, Xiao Lin knew as well that the seal that Silverlight had set up before she died could only be unlocked by himself. No one else would be able to use that ring unless their mental strength was greater than Silverlights.

If thats the case, Ill have to kill you to get it back!

Are you capable of that?

How would I know unless I try?

Xiao Lin once again activated his Ruin state. After his total attributes reached the Bronze rank, another noticeable change was that his control over his Ruin state had improved. He now had the freedom of entering and releasing it as he pleased without using any additional strength.

Disintegration Ray!

A green light shot out from Valens hand, but Xiao Lin knew to not get hit by that horrific attack. His speed was explosive under Ruin state. He already had over 60 points in his speed at Bronze rank, and after the boost from Ruin, it was at least 100 points.

Xiao Lin left a slew of afterimages in the banquet hall, and appeared behind Valen in less than half a second. He was high in the air, and slashed at Valen in midair, but chose his most simple and practical skill: Slashing!

As the first skill he mastered, he could double the power it unleashed. It was a weak skill, but under such a dramatic boost of speed and strength, it contained immense power.

Simply explosive!

Xiao Lin was very happy with the sharpness of the Holy Sword. The tip of the sword sliced through Valens right shoulder. Even if Valens expanded muscles had increased his strength multiple times, Xiao Lin still did not feel any hint of resistance. It was just like slicing a knife through butter. Blood flowed as the right part of Valens body was sliced in half.

Flame Sword Aura!

Flame Ball!

Xiao Lin did not hesitate after his attack landed, and converted all his attributes to Intelligence before unleashing his magical sword aura and spell at the same time. The entire hall suddenly heated up at that moment, and when Valens body was engulfed in the flames, his pressure suddenly stopped, allowing the crowd that was kneeling down enough time to run away.

However, Valen only remained in the flames for a dozen or so seconds before his mutilated body was regenerated. He then let out a strange laugh, Trying to burn my body with flame magic? How naive!

Sh*t! Is the resurrection speed faster than before? Is it not gone yet? Xiao Lin could not help but glance at the entrance. Outside the entrance was where Ibeiya fled to earlier.

Your strength and speed have increased. You really are surprising, you know? This is the first time Im trying out this state, so meeting an opponent like you really is fun!

Valen was just gauging Xiao Lins skills earlier. When Valen regenerated, he wasted no time in starting his attack. He no longer relied only on magical attacks, instead using those fists that were filled with scales to attack, looking like he wanted to smash Xiao Lin into pieces.

The Holy Sword collided persistently with the demonic fists, and the heavy sounds of the impacts echoed in the hall. Their afterimages constantly moved around among the increasingly strong flames. Valen was very quick with his attacks, and would suddenly shoot out Disintegration Rays.

However, Xiao Lins reactions were not slow either, and under the Ruin state Xiao Lin was like a killing machine. His cold gaze caught all of Valens movements.

Xiao Lin had exhausted all the sword techniques that he had mastered. In terms of combat experience, Xiao Lin definitely had the advantage, and had killed Valen another two times, but Valen quickly revived after both those times. In this state, Valens revival speed was horrifying. Even if it slowed down each time, he still revived in a matter of seconds.

On the other hand, as the limit of Xiao Lins Ruin state approached, the balance would quickly soon be broken.

Why arent you using that dragons breath skill! Valen suddenly shouted.

Xiao Lin smiled bitterly. He could definitely kill Valen if he used it, but it would be useless and only speed up the end of Ruin state. However, his mouth could not bear to spare Valen, and he mocked, Theres no need. It looks like, even if you used some way to change your body, your transformation isnt complete yet. Are you trying to hide your power? Or is this all to your power?

The two of them were on even footing, but Valens own strength could be better.

Valens face was quite ugly; it really was not his best condition. Xiao Lins sudden appearance had thrown his plans into disarray, causing him to not be able to gather enough power before entering this state, affecting his skills. However, he would naturally not admit to it.

Xiao Lins heart was also in misery. If he could not take away that resurrection cheat, he would have no way to defeat Valen. All he could do was stall his time with his words, which was why he suddenly increased the distance between them, shouting, Youve probably seen that I cant maintain my current state. Youre being very calculative when you fight. Are you planning on defeating me after my peak? I cant believe someone from the Argos clan could be so weak!

Xiao Lin could see that Valen was a very conceited person. He was very young, and had the matching skill. However, he could not stand being mocked. Valen craved acknowledgement, and craved for others to tremble and submit to his might.

Valen really did get furious, but the angrier he got, the more holes that appeared in his attacks. Xiao Lin could only hope that his Ruin state would be able to last for long enough that he could deal even more fatal blows with the new holes. Slowing down the speed of resurrection enough for him to escape.

Before Ibeiya completed her task, Xiao Lin knew escaping and hiding was the best plan. Otherwise, even if he was not hit by Valens Disintegration Ray, if his guess was right, Xiao Lin might not even get a chance to resurrect if he died.