Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 672 - 670: Instant Kill

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Angered by Luo Feng and his companions’ escape, the mother of the Blood Essence Demon Vine ferociously lashed out. The entire Blood Demon Forest was thrown into chaos as turbulent airflows whipped up rocks and shattered wood, sweeping them high into the sky and obscuring the sun.

After a moment, everything calmed down. All the vines vanished, and the Blood Demon Forest returned to its previous appearance.

HUFF...

Seeing the vines recede, Luo Feng leaned against a tree trunk and sat down, exhaling a deep, turbid breath.

"Luo Feng, are you alright?" Tao Mengran asked, noticing his pale face and the sweat drenching his forehead.

"I just need to rest for a bit." Luo Feng shook his head, his voice raspy. He took out a few pills designed to restore Yuan Qi and consumed them.

He had been expending his Soul Power to its utmost limit while accelerating with Saber Gang, resulting in severe depletion of not only his Yuan Qi but also his mental energy.

Were it not for his eighteen Meridian Wheels and robust physique, anyone else, even a martial artist at the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, would not have been able to endure.

Seeing Luo Feng close his eyes to recuperate, Tao Mengran said no more. She and Mu Hui exchanged a look, a silent understanding passing between them.

"Everyone believed that the Six Golden Palaces of the Six Southern Domains were inferior to ours in the Six Northern Domains. Now, it seems that assumption was incorrect," Tao Mengran conveyed to Mu Hui via sound transmission.

Mu Hui nodded slowly, a bitter smile touching his lips as he glanced at Luo Feng.

"In this Golden Palace assessment, I ranked fourth in the Six Northern Domains. I originally thought I could look down on the entire Six Southern Domains. Now, it seems I was terribly shortsighted..."

"If all the disciples of the Golden Palaces in the Six Southern Domains are as formidable as him, I fear we in the Six Northern Domains might lose the next North-South ’Sky Elite Conference’," Tao Mengran mused.

"That’s impossible..." Mu Hui shook his head, then added, "However, this experience has made me realize there are always people better than oneself. I must redouble my cultivation efforts in the future."

Tao Mengran nodded subtly.

「After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn」

Luo Feng opened his eyes and glanced around. Seeing only Mu Hui nearby, he asked, "Where’s Tao Mengran?"

Mu Hui grimaced slightly. "She went to find Qi Yunfeng."

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached.

Tao Mengran appeared, the stoic young man by her side.

The young man’s head was bowed, and upon seeing Luo Feng, a flicker of shame crossed his eyes.

Tao Mengran looked at the stoic young man. "Junior Brother Qi..."

The stoic young man nodded, took a deep breath, walked up to Luo Feng, and said, "Feng Luo, only now do I understand what it means to display one’s incompetence before an expert. Compared to you, I’m simply an idiot. I take back what I said before."

"I didn’t take it to heart," Luo Feng responded calmly.

The stoic young man’s expression stiffened. He solemnly cupped his fists and said, "Thank you!"

Tao Mengran’s beautiful eyes brightened slightly with admiration for Luo Feng. Regardless of his strength, his magnanimity was something she had rarely witnessed among the many young geniuses she had met.

Mu Hui stood up, gratitude shining in his eyes as he addressed Luo Feng, extending a first-grade storage ring. "All the credit for our escape and successfully obtaining the Flame Fruits goes to you, Feng Luo. Apart from the one Flame Fruit that Meng Ran needs, the rest of the Flame Fruits are in here, along with four thousand second-grade Yuan Stones."

"I only have one thousand three hundred second-grade Yuan Stones on me."

"I have five hundred."

Tao Mengran and the stoic young man each took out their respective second-grade Yuan Stones.

Luo Feng was in urgent need of resources to enhance his strength, so he accepted the Yuan Stones and the storage ring without ceremony.

The storage ring contained a total of one hundred and thirteen Flame Fruits, more than Luo Feng had anticipated. Combined, the second-grade Yuan Stones amounted to nearly six thousand, a considerable fortune.

Furthermore, Tao Mengran also gave Luo Feng the Purple Fire Burst Bomb. This was a treasure comparable to a full-power strike from a martial artist at the sixth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, an artifact that could be life-saving in a critical situation.

After stowing these items away, Luo Feng cupped his fists. "Thank you all."

Setting aside the Yuan Stones, the value of over a hundred Flame Fruits alone was enough to tempt any martial artist at the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm or higher.

Luo Feng had expended a great deal of energy. If the others had been overcome by greed, they could have simply taken the treasures and left.

Of course, Luo Feng was not unprepared for such a possibility.

However, it seemed his judgment of character wasn’t so poor after all.

Seeing Luo Feng express his thanks, Tao Mengran’s lips curved into a sweet smile. "We’re the ones who should be thanking you. If it weren’t for you, we would have certainly died in the Blood Demon Forest. What use would all the wealth in the world be then?"

Luo Feng offered a faint smile.

Mu Hui said to Luo Feng, "Feng Luo, we’re heading to Red Valley City to find someone to help Meng Ran refine a pill to dispel the cold energy in her body. Why don’t you come with us?"

Luo Feng shook his head. "No, thank you. I still have matters to attend to in the Red Dragon Mountain Range."

His training expedition in the Red Dragon Mountain Range had only just begun; naturally, Luo Feng had no intention of leaving yet.

"Is that so?" A look of regret crossed Mu Hui’s face. "That’s a pity. I was hoping to share a drink with you."

"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

A thought seemed to strike Mu Hui, and he chuckled. "Alright then. When we meet again, I’ll definitely have a proper match with you!"

Tao Mengran added, "Feng Luo, if you ever have the chance to visit the Purple Mist Palace in the Six Northern Domains, be sure to look us up."

"Alright."

The three of them rose to depart, Tao Mengran helping Mu Hui to his feet.

Luo Feng looked at Mu Hui and sent a sound transmission, "Your injury shouldn’t affect your journey, right?"

Mu Hui’s face stiffened. Turning back to see Luo Feng’s enigmatic, half-smiling expression, he replied via sound transmission, "As expected, I couldn’t hide it from you. Thanks for not exposing me. I’ll treat you to drinks next time."

Luo Feng smiled and nodded. "Gladly."

Soon, the three of them had disappeared from sight.

Luo Feng retracted his gaze, looking at the storage ring in his hand. With over a hundred Flame Fruits, I wonder to what level I can cultivate the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique. If I can reach the tenth level and form the Golden Crow Illusion, I should be able to defeat Yi Tian, even if my cultivation is slightly lower than his...

Gently exhaling, Luo Feng prepared to transfer the Flame Fruits into his own storage ring and then find a safe place to cultivate.

His Soul Power permeated the storage ring he had just received as he prepared to retrieve the Flame Fruits.

WHOOSH!

In a corner of the storage ring, a fiery glow suddenly erupted, catching Luo Feng’s attention.

As Luo Feng’s Soul Power probed further, he discovered that the source of the radiant light was a manual.

"Teng Dragon’s Step!" Luo Feng frowned slightly as he clearly saw the manual.

The previously plain Teng Dragon’s Step manual was now radiating a brilliant crimson light. It seemed to pulse as if alive, expanding and contracting, exuding an indescribable mystique.

What is this?

Just as he was about to inspect the manual more closely, Luo Feng sensed something. He withdrew his consciousness from the storage ring, narrowed his eyes, and gazed towards the eastern sky.

In the sky, a gigantic golden disc tore through the air, moving with lightning speed. In an instant, it had traversed a kilometer.

He could faintly make out a figure encased within the golden disc.

"Boy, you’ve made me search high and low for you! Get over here!"

Though the figure was still a kilometer away, it suddenly reached out with its right hand and pressed down on the void.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

An enormous Yuan Qi Palm Gang formed in an instant. Its immense pressure caused the air to crackle with explosions as it descended upon Luo Feng.

WHOOSH!

As the Yuan Qi Palm Gang neared, a terrifying suction force emerged. Luo Feng felt the surrounding space solidify, and he lost control of his body.

Someone from Qingyun Mansion! Not a martial artist at the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, but likely a master at the sixth level or even higher!

Enveloped by the pressure of the Yuan Qi Palm Gang, Luo Feng experienced such an intense sense of crisis for the first time. Taking a deep breath, he fully unleashed his Grand Momentum.

"SLASH!"

A ferocious Saber Gang condensed on the Rage Flame Knife, transforming into a blinding streak of lightning. With an all-penetrating sharpness, it shot straight forward, piercing through the Yuan Qi Palm Gang and severing the pervasive, powerful suction force.

"HUH!"

A soft sound of surprise echoed from the sky, and a cold glint flashed in the figure’s eyes.

Although this palm strike hadn’t utilized much of his strength, given his cultivation level, the sheer pressure alone should have been enough to immobilize a martial artist at the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Yet, Luo Feng was completely unaffected.

BOOM!

The golden disc shot forward, landing a few dozen meters in front of Luo Feng before shattering with a crash. An elderly man in green robes emerged from within.

The green-robed elder had white hair and a white beard, yet his skin was as lustrous and smooth as a baby’s. His slightly narrowed eyes glinted with a chilling light, like the flash of blades and swords, seeming to pierce one’s very soul.

"To think you could withstand my palm strike! You truly are a supreme genius who has comprehended Grand Momentum!" The green-robed elder stood with his hands clasped behind his back, observing Luo Feng with a calm gaze.

Luo Feng pushed his Yuan Qi to its limits and asked coldly, "I know you’re from Qingyun Mansion. Who are you?"

A trace of surprise flickered in the elder’s eyes; he hadn’t expected Luo Feng to remain so composed in his presence. He nodded slowly.

"You are qualified to know my name. I am Yuan Xinglie, a steward of Qingyun Mansion. Since you know my identity, you should understand the purpose of my visit."

Luo Feng discreetly brought the Purple Fire Burst Bomb into his hand and said impassively, "Of course, I know. You intend to cripple my cultivation so that Yi Tian can win without a fight three months from now."

Yuan Xinglie nodded slightly. "Correct. Although I consider this somewhat excessive, the matter is of great importance, so it must be done. Sever one of your own arms."

"And if I refuse?" Luo Feng’s brow furrowed, his body poised to strike.

Yuan Xinglie glanced at Luo Feng, shook his head slightly, his gaze drifting to the distance as he slowly said, "If I’m not mistaken, it was you who disturbed the mother of that Blood Essence Demon Vine, wasn’t it? Thanks to it, I was able to find you so quickly."

As he spoke, Yuan Xinglie took a step forward, his figure floating into mid-air. He extended his right hand, and at the tip of his index finger, a faint, golden, spiraling flame danced. He pointed it into the air.

BOOM!

Though merely an inch-long flame, upon appearing, it suddenly swelled to seven or eight meters in size, erupting with boundless might. It shot straight forward, its scorching aura permeating the entire forest.

RUMBLE!

In an instant, the entire forest trembled violently, and a bloodcurdling shriek echoed from afar.

Luo Feng looked back, his eyebrows twitching violently.

In the Blood Demon Forest, a fiery zone over ten meters wide had appeared. All trees and rocks in its path had vanished into thin air. The channel of fire extended deep into the dense woods!

In the distance, a colossal mass of flame twisted and struggled, burning fiercely, illuminating half the sky.

If Luo Feng guessed correctly, that was the location of the mother of the Blood Essence Demon Vine.

From such a distance, the mother of the Blood Essence Demon Vine, a demon beast on the verge of advancing to the sixth grade, had been instantly obliterated with a single strike!