Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 690 - 688: Red Valley City

WHIZ!

Above the Red Chain Mountain Range, a figure pierced through the clouds like a bolt of lightning.

After parting ways with Ling Qingwu and the others, Luo Feng utilized the Teng Dragon’s Step to travel at full speed.

The Teng Dragon’s Step, now fused with the intent realm of the Sky Cloud Step, had its speed greatly augmented. Luo Feng could now traverse hundreds of meters in the blink of an eye, far surpassing the Six-leg Demon Horses. He had already reached the outskirts of the Red Chain Mountain Range.

Sensing no other presence nearby, Luo Feng retrieved the jade box Ling Qingwu had given him and opened it.

Inside the box, the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill resembled a crystal, pure and transparent. The pill had nine small holes, and wisps of blue aura shuttled back and forth within them, imbuing it with a potent Spiritual Energy that made the pill seem like a living entity.

Gazing at the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill, Luo Feng’s face lit up with joy, and he muttered to himself, "That girl, Ling Qingwu, may not have the best attitude, but she’s certainly generous. To think she could casually produce a fifth-grade, middle-tier pill."

Closing the jade box, Luo Feng recalled Ling Qingwu’s final sword strike, and his brow furrowed slightly.

At that critical moment, if Lin Yue’er hadn’t stepped forward, I fear I wouldn’t have been able to withstand that strike. These New Dragon List masters are truly formidable. Ling Qingwu ranks thirtieth on the list. And despite Yi Tian’s lower ranking, I suspect he shouldn’t be underestimated either. Without breaking through to the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, my chances of victory are slim...

After a moment of contemplation, Luo Feng’s gaze fell upon the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill in his hand, and his eyebrows rose.

He was only a single step away from the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, but this step was not an easy one to take. Luo Feng had initially planned to wait a few more days, for a more opportune moment to attempt the breakthrough. However, circumstances had changed.

His encounter with Ling Qingwu had instilled in him a sense of crisis, making him unwilling to delay any longer. Besides, he now possessed a Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill.

The Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill could assist Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists in condensing their Yuan Qi and forming Four Spirit Rotations. With the aid of the pill, achieving a breakthrough was not an impossible feat.

Luo Feng looked ahead and mumbled to himself, "It seems I must make a trip to Red Valley City."

Breaking through to the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm was a significant matter; he needed to find a secure location.

Moreover, with only one Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill, Luo Feng wasn’t entirely confident. He planned to purchase another Spirit Pill in Red Valley City.

Having made his decision, Luo Feng pushed the Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit, hurtling forward. In the blink of an eye, he had covered several thousand meters, the sharp whistle of his passage through the air echoing long after he had gone.

The sun hung high in a vast, clear sky, where only a few white clouds drifted with the wind.

A colossal city stood silhouetted on the distant horizon. Its nearly hundred-meter-tall walls, majestic and imposing, gleamed brilliantly under the golden sunlight, presenting a spectacular sight.

Traveling at maximum speed, Luo Feng reached Red Valley City in less than two hours.

PHEW...

Releasing a heavy breath, Luo Feng gazed at the enormous city in the distance, his expression unsurprised.

Red Valley City was situated at the edge of the Red Ancient Wasteland. It belonged to no dynasty but was a city constructed entirely by adventurer groups, governed by the most powerful among them—the Red Tiger Adventurer Group.

It was adjacent to the Canglang Dynasty and the Dali Dynasty, and also near perilous regions like the Red Dragon Mountain Range and the Red Flame Desert. Consequently, a great number of martial artists passed through, making the city bustling and prosperous.

WHIZ!

With a flash, Luo Feng landed before the city’s enormous gate.

Red Valley City housed many Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists. The nearby martial artists seemed accustomed to such arrivals and showed no surprise, though many were inwardly astonished to see someone as young as Luo Feng.

Ignoring the stares, Luo Feng walked towards the city gate.

Outside the gate, a squad of fully armored martial artists stood grimly, a faint, murderous aura emanating from them, deterring anyone from underestimation.

Red Tiger Adventurer Group... Luo Feng mused, his eyebrow arching as he observed these martial artists.

On the chest plate of their armor, each bore the insignia of a winged Demon Tiger, wreathed in crimson flames, its back to the viewer.

Luo Feng had seen this type of Demon Beast in the academy’s bestiary. It was a Level-Seven Demon Beast known as the Pyroclastic Flying Tiger, possessing the terrifying power to annihilate entire cities.

Rumor had it that the leader of the Red Tiger Adventurer Group was a True Yuan Realm expert, whose mount was none other than a Pyroclastic Flying Tiger.

Without further delay, Luo Feng paid the ten silver entry fee and entered the city.

The city bustled with activity. Tall pavilions lined both sides of the wide streets, exuding an air of grandeur. Martial artists, armed with sabers and swords, bustled about.

Luo Feng noticed that many among them were Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists. A few possessed auras so overwhelmingly powerful that even he could not discern their Cultivation.

Truly worthy of being Red Valley City... Luo Feng mused. After some thought, he decided to find Lanyu and the others first.

Spotting a young female swordsman, Luo Feng stepped forward, cupped his fists, and inquired, "Excuse me, where is the Green Flame Adventure Group’s headquarters located?"

The young female swordsman observed Luo Feng. He was handsome and young, yet his eyes held a resolute aura. Although she couldn’t determine his Cultivation level, his demeanor was clearly not to be underestimated. Her eyes lit up, and she smiled as she replied, "Are you looking to join an adventurer group? You could consider our Flying Feather Adventurer Group. Apart from the Red Tiger Adventurer Group, we’re one of the four top adventurer groups in Red Valley City. Our strength far surpasses that of the Green Flame Adventure Group."

Recruiting promising members could yield substantial rewards. Seeing that Luo Feng was extraordinary and possibly a Golden Palace Disciple, the young female swordsman immediately tried to recruit him.

Luo Feng gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Thank you for your kind offer, but I’m just looking for a friend in the Green Flame Adventure Group. I don’t intend to join any adventurer group at the moment."

A flicker of disappointment crossed the young female swordsman’s delicate brow.

"That’s a pity. This must be your first time in Red Valley City, right?"

"How did you know?"

The female swordsman’s red lips curved into a slight smile. "This is the eastern district, the commercial area. Adventure group headquarters are in the western district. Follow this road, cross three bridges, and the building to the left of the fourth bridge is the Green Flame Adventure Group’s headquarters.

"But when you go to the western district," she added, pausing to emphasize her warning, "be extremely careful. A few days ago, the Blood Roar Adventure Group, one of the four major groups, was annihilated by someone unknown. Now, all the major adventurer groups in the west are vying for their territory, so it’s very chaotic there."

She had no idea that the one responsible for annihilating the Blood Roar Adventure Group was standing right before her.

Luo Feng rubbed his nose and smiled. "I’ll be careful. Thank you."

The female swordsman appreciated Luo Feng’s humble attitude and smiled. "If you ever decide to join an adventurer group, feel free to find me. My name is Qing Mei." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Alright."

Luo Feng nodded. As he was about to leave, he glanced at Qing Mei, then paused and asked, "Is your sword broken?"

Qing Mei was taken aback. "How did you know?" she exclaimed in surprise.

Saying this, she drew her sword. A tiny crack was visible on the azure blade. She frowned. "Yesterday, my companions and I killed a Wolf Tiger Horned Eagle. Although we managed to slay it, my sword was cracked in the process. This Moon Green Sword is a First-Grade Spirit Weapon that I obtained with great difficulty. I don’t know if it can be reforged..."

As she spoke, Qing Mei sighed.

A First-Grade Spirit Weapon was worth several hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones. Although she was a Level Three Martial Artist in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, her savings were meager after deducting the Yuan Stones required for daily cultivation. The loss of a First-Grade Spirit Weapon was significant.

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then with a flick of his finger, produced a blue sword and offered it to Qing Mei. "Take a look at this sword. What do you think?"

Qing Mei hadn’t paid much mind at first, but when her gaze fell upon the sword in Luo Feng’s hand, she froze and instinctively took the longsword.

SCREECH!

The moment the sword was unsheathed, a faint, sharp eagle-like cry sounded, and a piercing aura permeated the surroundings.

Qing Mei’s attention was completely captivated by the sword. Her slender fingers traced the edge of the blade as she murmured, "What a fine sword!"

A moment later, Qing Mei regained her composure, a blush rising on her cheeks at her earlier loss of self-control.

Her gaze lingered reluctantly on the sword before she finally sheathed it and handed it back to Luo Feng. "This Mysterious Hawk Sword is considered high-grade among First-Grade Spirit Weapons. I didn’t expect you to possess such a treasure."

Luo Feng didn’t take the sword back, smiling faintly. "Don’t you want this sword?"

Qing Mei bit her lip, a wry smile on her face. "As a swordsman, one’s sword is more important than life itself. Of course, I want it. However, I only have just over three hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones on me. This Mysterious Hawk Sword is worth at least five hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones..."

"Three hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones. The sword is yours," Luo Feng stated directly.

Qing Mei was startled, her spirited, beautiful eyes looking at Luo Feng in astonishment. "Three hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones..."

Luo Feng nodded. He had acquired numerous weapons after eliminating the martial artists of the Blood Roar Adventure Group, including over a dozen First-Grade Spirit Swords. They were of little use to him, so he figured he might as well do someone a good turn.

"This... this isn’t right, is it?"

Qing Mei hesitated, yet her eyes burned with desire as she looked at the Mysterious Hawk Sword.

Luo Feng smiled faintly, his impression of Qing Mei improving. "If you don’t want it, I’ll sell it to someone else."

"I’ll take it!"

Qing Mei’s dark eyebrows arched. With a flash of light from her storage ring, she produced a silk pouch and handed it to Luo Feng. "Here are three hundred Second-Class Yuan Stones. Thank you."

Luo Feng accepted the Yuan Stones and waved his hand dismissively. "Farewell."

WHOOSH! As he turned to leave, Qing Mei quickly stepped in front of him, smiling. "After receiving such a huge favor from you, it would be too ungracious of me not to help further. I’ll take you there myself."

Luo Feng didn’t object, and the two of them headed towards the western district.

Soon, they arrived in the western part of the city.

Compared to the bustling eastern district, this area presented an entirely different scene.

The streets were scarred with blade marks and sword gashes. The martial artists passing by had sharp, intense gazes, and a cold, murderous intent faintly emanated from them. The distant sounds of fighting could also be heard.

Some Martial Artists noticed Luo Feng’s green attire, made of high-quality material. The treasured saber on his back glowed subtly, indicating it wasn’t ordinary. He appeared to be only fifteen or sixteen, yet their gazes burned with fervent desire. However, this heat quickly faded when they saw Qing Mei by Luo Feng’s side.

Luo Feng noted the change in the nearby Martial Artists’ expressions and glanced sideways at Qing Mei. "It seems your Flying Feather Adventurer Group is quite well-known?"

A hint of pride touched Qing Mei’s face. "But of course. In Red Valley City, apart from the Red Tiger Adventurer Group, our Flying Feather Adventurer Group ranks second in strength among the four major adventurer groups."

They walked for a while longer, and upon reaching the fourth stone bridge, a magnificent building came into view beside the street.

"This is the Green Flame Adventure Group’s headquarters."

Qing Mei stopped. "It’s not convenient for me to go further. I’ll take my leave now."

Luo Feng nodded. He watched Qing Mei depart before turning and walking towards the building.

Just as he approached, the guards stationed on either side of the main entrance immediately drew their blades and swords, their cold gazes fixed on Luo Feng.

"Who are you! What business do you have at the Green Flame Adventure Group’s headquarters?"