Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Taking advantage of the brief pause in Lu Yao's throwing of hidden weapons, Lin Yin began to retaliate.

She also swung her right arm, attacking Lu Ling, who had lost her footing due to the previous all-out attack.

Lu Ling reacted with incredible speed and agility, dodging the attack before she could regain her footing. The only consequence was that she stumbled to the side and quickly regained her balance.

This surprised not only Lin Yin, but also Yu Zhe, who was watching from below the stage.

Surprisingly, those two actually managed to hold their own against Sister Lin Yin!

Lin Yin on stage had to admit, "She does have some skills... but unfortunately, she's still a bit lacking."

Seeing that she was about to make a move, Lu Yao behind her threw another hidden weapon to try to interrupt her and let Xiao Ling create some distance first.

However... Lin Yin did not choose to dodge the hidden weapons first, but instead chose to launch an attack first.

She didn't even make any unnecessary movements.

With a fluid and terrifying motion, maintaining the position where his right arm had missed, he then twisted his left arm.

Standing in front of her, Lu Ling suddenly had a bad feeling. She couldn't create distance, but this speed... she could avoid it!

however…

Lu Ling had barely taken a step back when Lin Yin's left elbow struck her hard in the abdomen.

Lu Ling's eyes widened in surprise, and she let out a painful groan. The next second, she flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

It flew several meters into the air, and after landing, it rolled several meters backward before stopping, which shows how powerful Lin Yin's attack was.

Yu Zhe unconsciously clenched his fists in the audience, genuinely worried for Lu Ling.

He actually wanted to call it a day, but reason told him that it was far from over.

"Cough...cough cough..."

Lu Ling clutched her lower abdomen and shakily sat up from the position she had fallen on the ground. Even sitting up seemed difficult for her, and she coughed from time to time.

Although his expression looked pained, his eyes still gleamed with determination and coldness.

Seeing this, Lu Yao abandoned her plan to use hidden weapons and quickly ran to her side: "Xiao Ling..."

"Sister... I'm fine, cough cough... Keep an eye on the opponent."

"Can…"

This time, Lin Yin did not press her advantage; she remained as relaxed and at ease as ever.

She had just chosen to strike Lu Ling first, and then dodge the hidden weapon thrown by Lu Yao, which required considerable speed and a high degree of confidence.

"Change the speed," she said to the two sisters a few meters away. "I'll return the tactics you used earlier to you."

The sudden acceleration of her movements was the reason why Lu Ling hadn't been able to accurately dodge the attack earlier.

Lin Yin's tone was somewhat disappointed: "But speaking of which, is this really all you're capable of?"

"No." Lu Ling stood up with Lu Yao's help. "The real ceremony is about to begin. Please give me your guidance, senior."

"Oh?" Lin Yin smiled. "You have another trick up your sleeve? Then bring it on."

She was somewhat surprised to see what happened next.

This time, Lu Ling, who had just directly faced her as the forward, stood at the back.

And Lu Yao, who had just thrown the hidden weapon from behind...

He assumed a fighting stance and stood in front with a blank expression.

56. Try this!

"Have they changed their tactics...?"

To be honest, this exchange was somewhat unexpected for Lin Yin; she had done it before.

When facing opponents who are a duo, they will definitely choose to stand in a position where they have a clear advantage.

Think about it: you're clearly better at close combat, so why do you insist on throwing projectiles from a distance? Isn't that a waste of your combat power?

Actually, this was all part of Lu Ling and Lu Yao's plan. Their initial exchange of glances was meant to convey this message.

Disruption tactics.

Since the chances of winning are almost nonexistent from the start, it's better to show weakness during the probing phase. The two sisters can switch their areas of expertise to create a false impression for Lin Yin, thus interfering with her judgment.

In this way, she would be able to deal with the two sisters' new offensive in the same state as before. However, this offensive was obviously completely different from the previous one, and Lin Yin could not instantly adjust her state back to the beginning.

This is what Yu Zhe meant when he said that one plus one could be greater than three.

"I see, I understand now."

Lin Yin seemed to understand their intentions. She changed her stance and waved her left hand to Lu Yao, who was standing in front of her: "Come on."

"Watch out... Aya..."

Lu Yao's sudden remark startled Lu Ling. When she looked up again, she saw Lin Yin making a few quick movements to the outer edge of the ring, seemingly trying to bypass Lu Yao and attack her directly.

This is what they call cutting off the back row first!

This is an experience that Lin Yin has naturally developed through years of combat.

Lu Ling's lower abdomen was still aching from the blow, and she knew she couldn't completely avoid the direct attack.

and so…

"Sis!! Help me buy some time!!"

Then ask your older sister for help!

"No need...you need to say it..."

Lin Yin moved quickly, but before she could reach Lu Ling, another figure blocked her way.

So she simply threw a punch at the person in front of her.

But Lu Yao actually dodged by tilting her head back, and kicked out with her left leg, delivering a heavy blow to Lin Yin's right knee.

This action was almost performed while airborne.

Lin Yin's pupils showed utter surprise. She was still in the same state as when she was fighting Lu Ling in close combat, and she couldn't muster her full reaction power.

So she could only lower her right arm to block Lu Yao's kick, which almost made a whooshing sound.

It seemed as if everyone present could hear a sound like a block of iron hitting a sandbag.

Lin Yin, who forcefully blocked the attack with her right arm, was actually pushed back several meters while her feet were still on the ground.

Lu Yao, who launched the attack, landed steadily.

Yu Zhe's eyes widened in disbelief: "No...no way, Sister Lin Yin was actually defeated?"

“This is exactly what I expected.” Yu Che leaned on Yu Zhe’s shoulder and said with a grin, “After all, I set the time for this test. So many years have passed, I couldn’t possibly arrange a test when they have no chance of winning.”

Zixiao had been watching the situation closely. She observed Lin Yin's right arm, which she was using to defend herself, and noticed that it was trembling slightly due to the impact.

Seeing this, she understood: "And it should be a surprise for Sister Lin Yin as well. She hasn't met an opponent in so many years. If she can have a good match, she should be very happy."

Zixiao was right. Yuzhe now realized that this competition was not only a test for the two sisters, but also a double-edged sword.

Lin Yin steadied her breathing and had to re-observe the expressionless girl opposite her.

This is the complete opposite of Lin Yin's style. Lin Yin is carefree and leaves no room for error, while Lu Yao is completely expressionless, making it impossible to tell what she's planning or what her next move will be.

"Lu Yao, right? You... who did you learn these skills from? It seems you've mastered skills from multiple schools."

"No…teacher…self-study…"

Self-taught?!

This surprised Lin Yin once again. If it was true, she was a true prodigy. If possible, she would like to take her as her apprentice and further her studies.

However, if you want to take on apprentices, you first need to make them acknowledge your abilities.

"Grit your teeth and bear it."

After saying this, Lin Yin shot towards Lu Yao like an arrow, tracing a strange black arc, and in a few moments, she was in front of Lu Yao again.

She was completely different from the imposing figure she had just exuded!

Lin Yin took it seriously.

Lu Yao remained calm and composed, observing Lin Yin's moves and predicting her next moves in the blink of an eye before reacting quickly to defend herself. Her movements were like a dance, dazzling to behold.

What's even more terrifying is that while she was defending herself, she still had the strength to fight back.

Thus, the battle of attack and defense quickly turned into a fierce brawl between the two, like gods fighting.

Even though both sides had avoided most of each other's direct attacks, they still inevitably got hit, and every punch landed squarely.

From Yu Zhe's perspective, their battle was already so intense that it was almost a blur; all that could be heard were the loud thuds. How painful must each hit have been?

But Lin Yin didn't care about any of that. Amidst the winds of punches and the waves of force, she fought with increasing ferocity. Her eyes seemed to glow with a crimson light, and an unnatural smile graced her face, as if she were enjoying something.

"Excellent! Excellent indeed! A promising talent, absolutely a promising talent!"

"..."

In comparison, Lu Yao gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

She felt like her whole body was about to fall apart from the pain. She had already staggered back several meters. If this continued, she would either fall off the ring or lose consciousness and collapse.

Either way, you'll lose.

Seizing an opportunity, Lin Yin kicked Lu Yao's right ankle.

In that instant, Lu Yao's expression...

For the first time since stepping into the ring, her mood changed; she suddenly squinted her left eye, a sign of pain.

And his entire body shape shifted noticeably.

"I see, you injured your ankle before, didn't you..."

Before Lin Yin could finish speaking, Lu Yao actually kicked her back!

It was as if nothing had happened.

However, this attack was not well-intentioned and did not have much effect, at most alleviating the current disadvantage.

To others, Lu Yao might have done that on purpose to draw out Lin Yin's weakness, but Yu Zhe knew that she was really in pain. Didn't she break her right ankle when she was a child, during the kidnapping at the abandoned warehouse?