Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 703 - 701: Little Brother, Please Wait!

Teng Dragon’s Step was only equivalent to a mid-grade Profound Level Martial Art. It was no longer suitable for Luo Feng. If he could successfully cultivate the Sky Cloud Step, his strength would undoubtedly improve further.

Luo Feng nodded repeatedly as he turned the pages of the Secret Manual.

The Sky Cloud Step was an Earth-level Martial Art, truly extraordinary. Cultivating it wasn’t merely about the moves; more importantly, it involved comprehending the underlying intent realm.

Techniques have form, while the intent realm is elusive. The more powerful the Martial Art, the harder it is to cultivate. Ordinary Martial Artists, even if they obtained an Earth-level Martial Art, might not grasp its intent realm. With only the forms, they couldn’t unleash the essence of the Martial Art, and its power would be greatly diminished.

Just like Qiu Yue, who hadn’t even managed to unleash one-tenth of the Sky Cloud Step’s power.

The Sky Cloud Step Secret Manual recorded its origins.

Legend told of the Windless Country, located east of the Hundred Kingdoms region and near the East Ridge Demon Region. A towering, treacherous peak thousands of zhang high once stood there, blocking the northern moisture. This caused the Windless Country to suffer from year-round droughts, making life miserable for its people.

Several hundred years ago, a genius King emerged in the Windless Country. He had stepped into the True Yuan Realm before the age of twenty, his fame spreading far and wide.

Seeing the thousand-zhang peak blocking the moisture, he decided to destroy it. Thus, he relocated all the people from the five cities surrounding the peak. Then, standing high in the sky, he brought his foot down.

That single step was earth-shattering, moving gods and ghosts; it completely pulverized the thousand-zhang peak!

At that exact moment, a master from a sacred land happened to pass by. He witnessed the King of the Windless Country shatter the thousand-zhang peak with a single step. His spirit profoundly shaken, he then created this Sky Cloud Step Secret Manual. For reasons unknown, it eventually fell into the hands of the Blood Roar Adventure Group.

To shatter a thousand-zhang peak with a single step... truly astonishing!

Luo Feng took a deep breath. Reading the description in the Secret Manual, he felt as if he had personally witnessed the King of the Windless Country shattering the thousand-zhang peak. His spirit was shaken by that world-shattering step.

I wonder when I’ll be able to reach such a realm...

A look of longing flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes. He then shook his head with a wry smile. The King of the Windless Country was an unparalleled genius who had stepped into the True Yuan Realm before twenty. When he shattered the thousand-zhang peak with a single step, he was already over thirty, and his Cultivation was definitely beyond the fifth major tier of the True Yuan Realm. He was not someone Luo Feng could compare himself to at present.

I should focus on the matters at hand first...

Shaking his head, Luo Feng cleared his mind of distracting thoughts and immersed himself completely in the Sky Cloud Step Secret Manual, gradually losing track of time. The night breeze whispered, and the stars and moon faded.

「In what seemed like a blink, an entire night had quietly passed.」

In the Lanwei Residence, a pool of turquoise water lay perfectly still, without a single ripple. Beside the pool stood a figure. Luo Feng had been standing there all night, motionless.

Earth-level Martial Arts are truly profound...

Awakening from his meditative state, Luo Feng shifted his gaze from the Secret Manual to the turquoise pool. His sharp eyes seemed like sword light, piercing the void.

Taking a light breath, Luo Feng stepped forward.

WHOOSH!

It was a simple step, yet its speed was incredible. Almost simultaneously, Luo Feng appeared in the middle of the pool, his feet landing on the water’s surface.

Standing on the water, Luo Feng seemed to be on a mirror. The surface remained undisturbed by ripples. Though he stood casually, he exuded an extraordinary, imposing aura, like an emperor surveying his domain.

WHOOSH!

With another step, Luo Feng’s illusory figure appeared on the other side of the pool. He moved with grace and agility, as if he had merged with the wind.

Looking at the water, still without a ripple, Luo Feng’s expression turned joyful. Stepping on water without a trace. My Sky Cloud Step has reached the first tier.

For Martial Artists in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, walking on water wasn’t particularly difficult. However, to do so without leaving a trace was no easy feat.

Previously, Luo Feng’s Teng Dragon’s Step, even at the perfection stage, couldn’t achieve this. Yet now, he could do it easily.

Now that my Qinggong has improved further, coupled with the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique, I’m proficient in both offense and defense. My strength has increased by at least thirty percent. If I encounter Cui Bo again, using the speed of Sky Cloud Step and the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique, I should be able to defeat him within a hundred moves. However, he’s just a Loose Cultivator from the rtiad; his Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts are mediocre, and his realm isn’t high. He’s not worth mentioning and can’t compare to Yi Tian at all...

Luo Feng exhaled lightly, his figure flashed, and he returned to the bank.

Yi Tian, being on the New Dragon Ranking, was undoubtedly a genius. When they first met outside Sky Frost City, Yi Tian was already a mid-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist.

Now, three months later, his Cultivation had likely progressed further, possibly even reaching the peak of the fifth tier of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. As a Princely Heir, the Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts he practiced were undoubtedly exceptional. Defeating him would be no easy task.

HA!

A stern look in his eyes, Luo Feng let out a sharp cry and threw a punch.

The seemingly plain and unremarkable punch caused his robes to billow. The airflow was drawn into a powerful vortex that surged into the pool.

RUMBLE!

The calm water surface exploded, and a massive column of water shot skyward, easily over ten meters high.

SPLASH!

With a wave of his hand, the water in the air cascaded back into the pool. Luo Feng watched the turbulent surface, his eyes radiating immense confidence, and he murmured, "No matter how strong you are, I will not lose."

Glancing at the sky, Luo Feng decided to set off for the Imperial City immediately. He went into his room to freshen up, then opened the door and walked out.

Usually, at this time, the Green Flame Adventure Group headquarters would already be bustling with activity. Today, however, it was eerily quiet, with only a few figures visible here and there.

What’s going on?

Luo Feng felt puzzled and headed towards the front courtyard.

After passing through a cluster of buildings and crossing a bluestone bridge spanning over ten zhang, Luo Feng arrived at the square where the previous night’s banquet had been held. He froze.

The air in the square was thick with the smell of alcohol. Brawny Martial Artists from the Green Flame Adventure Group were strewn haphazardly on the ground, muttering incoherently.

"Come, Vice-Leader... I’ll toast you again..."

"Tonight, we... won’t leave ’til we’re drunk..."

"I’m not drunk... Fill ’er up..."

Watching these Green Flame Adventure Group Martial Artists, dead drunk and incoherent, Luo Feng gave a wry smile and shook his head.

"You’re leaving?"

Just then, a soft, melodious voice drifted from ahead.

Luo Feng looked up. Leaning against a stone pillar by the main gate was a tall figure—Lanyu.

Lanyu wore a pale blue long dress and held a wine pot in her right hand. As she leaned against the pillar, her exquisite curves were clearly defined. A charming flush graced her beautiful face, and her hazy eyes were fixed intently on Luo Feng.

"Yes."

Luo Feng nodded and walked over to Lanyu. The strong scent of wine assailed his nostrils, and he couldn’t help but ask, "How much did you drink last night?"

Lanyu glanced around the courtyard and smiled faintly. "Hmm... not much. Just enough to knock out these troublemakers."

Surprise filled Luo Feng’s eyes. "You knocked all of them out by yourself?"

Lanyu licked her red lips, her beautiful eyes on Luo Feng. She shook the wine pot in her hand. "If you don’t believe me, we can have a drink together."

"No, thank you..."

Luo Feng quickly shook his head. He knew his own limits when it came to drinking.

"Coward..."

Lanyu chuckled softly, then tilted her head back and drained the wine pot. Glancing at her comrades sleeping soundly in the courtyard, a smile touched her alluring red lips.

"They were planning to see you off together today. Now, it looks like it’ll just be me."

"I wasn’t planning on a big send-off anyway."

Luo Feng shook his head. He had intended to suggest Lanyu stay behind, but seeing she was already walking towards the gate, he followed her.

"What are your chances of winning against Yi Tian?"

On the way, Lanyu asked.

Luo Feng replied, "I don’t know. But I will defeat him."

Lanyu glanced sideways at Luo Feng, her beautiful eyes twinkling. She smiled. "That sounds just like you."

After a moment of silence, Lanyu suddenly said, "Luo Feng, about what happened... thank you."

"What for?" Luo Feng asked, surprised.

Lanyu looked up at the sky. The weather was fine; only a few white clouds drifted across the azure expanse.

Bringing her gaze back to Luo Feng, Lanyu said, "My father was an adventurer. Ever since I was little, he told me all sorts of thrilling adventure stories. So, my biggest dream has always been to establish my own adventure group. Later, Lu Qing and I founded the Green Flame Adventure Group. If it weren’t for you, that dream of mine would likely have been completely shattered."

Luo Feng smiled faintly. "Well, now you’re one step closer to your dream."

"Yes." A smile brightened Lanyu’s face.

「A short while later」

The two arrived just outside Red Valley City.

Lanyu stopped and asked Luo Feng, "Are you sure you don’t need me to go with you to the Imperial City?"

Luo Feng shook his head. "I plan to use the journey to focus on my Cultivation, and it’s more convenient to be alone. Besides, the Green Flame Adventure Group must have many things to handle now, right?"

Hearing this, Lanyu nodded reluctantly.

The Green Flame Adventure Group had suddenly become one of Red Valley City’s three major adventure groups. They not only had to take over the businesses previously managed by the Cold Origin Adventure Group but also needed to recruit new members and expand their strength. Lu Qing had been busy since the previous night and hadn’t even had time to see Luo Feng off.

Looking at Luo Feng, Lanyu hesitated for a moment, then stepped closer. Her alluring, wine-scented red lips lightly brushed against Luo Feng’s.

"This is a farewell gift. You’re an elder of the Green Flame Adventure Group now; we prosper together and fall together. You must win this duel."

Lanyu’s pretty face, already flushed from the wine, reddened further. She smiled charmingly.

Feeling the sweet, wine-tinged sensation on his lips, Luo Feng exhaled lightly and cupped his hands. "Alright. I’ll head off then. Take care."

With that, Luo Feng utilized his Qinggong, his figure leaping away into the distance.

Lanyu remained standing there, only turning to leave after Luo Feng’s figure had vanished over the horizon.

「Leaving Red Valley City」

Luo Feng employed the Sky Cloud Step to travel, soon venturing deep into the Red Ancient Wasteland.

Demon Beasts were active here. From time to time, he encountered Martial Artists hunting Demon Beasts. Some, noticing Luo Feng’s impressive Qinggong, guessed he was a master and invited him to hunt with them, but he declined each offer.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

As he was hurrying on his way, the sound of rushing wind suddenly came from behind. Luo Feng turned, sensing three powerful auras rapidly approaching him.

"Little brother, please wait!"

The rushing wind ceased, and three figures quickly appeared in Luo Feng’s sight. They landed about ten meters in front of him, the impact shaking the ground, sending cracks spiderwebbing across its surface and stirring up a cloud of dust.