Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 712 - 710: Gambling and Winning!

When Luo Feng suddenly stopped on the mountain ridge ahead, Steward Zhao seemed somewhat taken aback.

The Martial Artist before him wasn’t lacking in Qinggong skills by any means. In his estimate, he would need to chase him for several more miles before he could catch up.

Could it be a trap?

Looking at Luo Feng’s calm expression in the distance, a thought flashed through Steward Zhao’s mind, only to be immediately dismissed.

He had reached the seventh stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm a year ago. In the face of absolute power, any schemes or tactics were futile.

A cold smirk touched his lips. Steward Zhao’s figure shimmered and appeared in mid-air above the mountain ridge.

"Boy, come here!"

Standing proudly in the void, Steward Zhao reached out his right hand and pressed downwards.

WHOOSH...

Suddenly, a house-sized palm made of cyan Yuan Qi materialized out of thin air, crashing down toward Luo Feng.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The cyan Yuan Qi palm moved as fast as lightning. Its powerful Qi Force shattered the air in its path, and the entire mountain seemed to tremble beneath its might.

Despite facing such imminent danger, Luo Feng remained calm. He retreated half a step and brandished the Nine Suns White Flame Saber once more.

SWIPE!

The searing Saber Qi transformed into a fine, snow-white line, extending straight out to meet the cyan Palm Gang.

BANG!

The Saber Qi and Palm Gang exploded upon contact. The resulting Qi Force threw the surrounding Yuan Qi into chaos, generating a wild gust of wind that sent rocks tumbling down the mountain.

Protecting the girl in green robes behind him, Luo Feng took a couple of steps back to steady himself.

WHOOSH!

The cyan light scattered, and Steward Zhao emerged from within. His gaze fell on Luo Feng, his brow furrowing slightly.

Although he had only used about fifty to sixty percent of his strength in the previous attack, his Cultivation was at the seventh level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. A typical fifth-level Martial Artist would have been severely injured by that blow.

And yet, the young man before him was completely unscathed! In terms of potential, he surpassed many of the Dali Dynasty’s young prodigies.

A cold gleam flashed in his eyes as Steward Zhao asked icily, "Who are you, boy, to have cultivated the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber technique?"

Unaffected by the man’s imposing aura, Luo Feng calmly replied, "No comment."

"Hmph! It doesn’t matter. Once I capture you and subject you to grand torture, we’ll see how long you can remain so stubborn."

Snorting coldly, Steward Zhao’s words brimmed with murderous intent.

While there had been no outright war between the Dali Dynasty and the Canglang Dynasty in recent years, both sides were always watching each other like tigers, secretly accumulating strength.

The young man before him was only sixteen, yet he was already a mid-stage fifth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist. He had even cultivated the extremely difficult Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber to the Nine Sun Stage. His potential had already surpassed many talented youths of the Dali Dynasty. If allowed to mature, he might become a serious menace in the future. Such a threat had to be eliminated in its infancy.

As he spoke, Steward Zhao was suddenly enveloped in a brilliant cyan light. The intense fluctuations of Yuan Qi made his clothes flutter violently. He cast a cold gaze on the girl in green robes, "You dared to defy the Young Miss’s orders. Today, you must also die!"

The green-robed girl flinched, her shoulders shrinking, and she turned to bury her head in Luo Feng’s chest.

A seventh-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist...

Looking at Steward Zhao, Luo Feng’s eyes flickered slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. He gently patted the girl in green’s small head and said calmly, "We won’t die today."

Hearing Luo Feng’s words, a disdainful expression crossed Steward Zhao’s face. "You’re quite good at posturing. Don’t even mention reaching the Nine Sun Stage in the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber. Even if you advanced one step further to Ten Suns Transforming into Golden Crows, killing you would still be as easy as slaughtering chickens and dogs."

Luo Feng smiled faintly. "Is that so? Unfortunately, I’m afraid you won’t get the chance."

Luo Feng was telling the truth. From the moment he decided to save the girl in green, he had planned everything, including Steward Zhao pursuing them to this location. His words were filled with utter confidence.

Seeing Luo Feng’s calm expression, Steward Zhao felt an inexplicable unease, yet he found the feeling utterly ridiculous. A mere fifth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist like this was beneath his notice.

"I’d like to see what tricks you can pull!"

Steward Zhao snorted coldly, preparing to make his move.

Luo Feng touched his nose, glanced at Steward Zhao, and said, "With your strength, you could indeed kill me. However, by then, your esteemed Young Miss will likely have to accompany me in death!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Steward Zhao’s expression hardened. He looked back in the direction of the girl in red and her companions, and his face changed drastically.

Unbeknownst to him, the sky in that direction had turned a dazzling red. Bright streaks of firelight converged from all directions toward the burning pillar of fire that was once the carriage, gradually engulfing the girl in red and her group.

Luo Feng said calmly, "This is Flame Rock Canyon, home to countless Fire Evil Spirit Bodies. These spiritual bodies are extremely sensitive to fire. A carriage burning this intensely should be enough to attract all Fire Evil Spirit Bodies from tens of miles around."

"Boy, did you plan all of this?"

Steward Zhao’s face darkened as he looked at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng remained expressionless. "It was merely a coincidence."

"Die!" Steward Zhao roared, his eyes filled with killing intent. Cyan light surged around him as he struck out with his palm.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A streak of cyan light shot out. Along its path, the air exploded layer by layer, mountainsides crumbled, and stones shattered. The cyan light swept across the ground, carving a deep trench that extended straight toward Luo Feng.

The cyan light was too fast. If not for the girl in green robes, Luo Feng would have been confident in dodging it, but now there wasn’t enough time.

BUZZ!

Without the slightest hesitation, the Yuan Qi around Luo Feng began to boil as he unleashed his most potent attack. Ten orbs of dazzling golden light appeared behind him, and he slashed out with his saber.

"Golden Crow Annihilation Slash!"

KREE!

A loud, clear cry echoed across the peaks as a Three-legged Golden Crow shot out, ruthlessly striking the cyan light.

BOOM!

The intense cyan light and firelight erupted violently before shattering. Luo Feng reappeared a hundred paces away, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. On his left arm, which held the girl in green robes, a finger-length gash streamed fresh blood.

"Great Accomplishment of the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber, Ten Suns Transforming into Golden Crows!"

Seeing this, Steward Zhao took a deep breath, a look of fear even appearing on his face.

The Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber, a Martial Art of the Dali Dynasty, was incredibly domineering and ranked among the top Profound Level Martial Arts. However, because it was exceedingly difficult to cultivate, not many chose it.

As far as he knew, only two young prodigies in the entire Dali Dynasty had managed to cultivate the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber to the Great Accomplishment stage of Ten Suns Transforming into Golden Crows! Both were renowned, peerless geniuses!

Luo Feng took a deep breath and glanced into the distance. His icy gaze fixed on Steward Zhao. Gripping his bintie saber, he said in a deep voice, "If you still wish to fight, I am happy to oblige. However, by then, that Young Miss of noble status will likely be nothing but a pile of ashes. Moreover, if I’m not mistaken, you have less than forty percent of your Yuan Qi remaining!"

"You!"

Hearing this, Steward Zhao’s face changed dramatically. Looking at Luo Feng, a chill rose from the depths of his heart, making his skin crawl. The hot air he breathed in seemed to turn into an icy chill that penetrated his lungs.

On their journey, he had been shielding the Young Miss in the red skirt from the Fire Yuan Qi, exhausting nearly seventy percent of his own Yuan Qi. He had just swallowed a pill, barely restoring ten percent. Now, the Yuan Qi in his body was only at forty percent of its peak.

And only he himself knew all of this.

He couldn’t understand how the young man before him knew his current condition. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He glanced in the direction of the Young Miss in the red skirt, his eyes flickering for a moment. Turning back to Luo Feng, Steward Zhao said, "Boy, I, Zhao, will remember what happened today. We’ll meet again. I hope for your sake you don’t cross my path again!"

After speaking, Steward Zhao activated his Yuan Qi. His body transformed into a dazzling streak of cyan light, shooting toward the Young Miss in the red skirt. En route, he tossed a jade-like, lustrous pill into his mouth.

PFFT!

Seeing Steward Zhao leave, Luo Feng could no longer suppress the surging qi and blood in his chest. He spat out a mouthful of blood. Watching Steward Zhao’s retreating figure, a smile appeared on his face. "It seems I’ve won the gamble!"

With Luo Feng’s current strength, even if he played all his trump cards, he was no match for Steward Zhao.

However, he had speculated that the Young Miss in the red skirt was of no ordinary status, and Steward Zhao would not dare to disregard her life. That was why he had deliberately set the carriage ablaze, attracting the Fire Evil Spirit Bodies from all directions.

This was a gamble, and he was the one who had ultimately won!

There are so many Fire Evil Spirit Bodies. It should take them some time to deal with all of them.

Looking at the blinding sea of fire in the distance, Luo Feng exhaled deeply and swallowed a pill.

"Let’s leave here first," Luo Feng said to the girl in green robes. He didn’t want to linger. Taking a breath, his figure leaped into the air and sped away into the distance.

Fire Evil Spirit Bodies are creatures formed when Fire Yuan Qi is influenced by Evil Qi over a long period. They love to devour flames and also flesh and blood. Low-level Fire Evil Spirit Bodies are not strong, only equivalent to Level One or Level Two Demon Beasts.

But Flame Rock Canyon contained an Earth Core Fire Fiend, and countless Fire Evil Spirit Bodies resided there.

Facing the fearless and seemingly endless onslaught of Fire Evil Spirit Bodies, even Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists could find their lives in danger. Thus, anyone entering this place would try to avoid using fire as much as possible.

"Protect the Young Miss!"

Fire Evil Spirit Bodies swirled in the sky, surrounding the Young Miss in the red skirt and the others. Within the flames, their twisted black eyes and mouths emanated a terrifying aura, as if mocking the group for overestimating their abilities.

Facing the relentless, successive attacks from the Fire Evil Spirit Bodies, the group was forced to retreat step by step. Their situation grew increasingly perilous. The Young Miss’s pretty face was snow-white, and her delicate body trembled slightly; she definitely didn’t want to be burned alive.

PFFT!

At that critical moment, a colossal beam of cyan light descended from the sky, tearing a gap in the sea of fire formed by the Fire Evil Spirit Bodies.

"Steward Zhao!"

When the Young Miss in the red skirt saw who it was, excitement filled her beautiful eyes.

"Young Miss, this subordinate was late."

Steward Zhao’s figure flickered, appearing before the Young Miss in red as he knelt on one knee.

The Young Miss in the red skirt, still shaken and with lingering fear, unclenched her small, sweaty hands and said, "Quickly, get me out of here."

"Yes!"

Steward Zhao rose and shouted, "These are just low-level Fire Evil Spirit Bodies! Everyone, attack together! We’ll fight our way out!"

With a roar, Steward Zhao struck out with his palm. A large number of Fire Evil Spirit Bodies were smashed to pieces, dissipating into pure Fire Yuan Qi.

At this, the others’ confidence soared. They unleashed their ultimate techniques one after another. Bursts of Qi Force flew in all directions, annihilating the Fire Evil Spirit Bodies.

A short while later, the group of seven, including Zhou Qing, finally broke through the sea of fire.

The blush had not yet faded from the Young Miss in the red skirt’s face, and she was panting lightly. She smoothed her sweat-drenched hair back from her forehead. Her beautiful eyes looked at Steward Zhao as she asked, "Steward Zhao, what about that fellow? Did you kill him?"