Chapter 42: Overbearing Arrogance
Countless cultivators were still delving deep into the Mist Forest in search of the Outer Space Meteorite.
From time to time, powerful life forms would engage in fierce battles with the fierce beasts within the Mist Forest.
Lin Feng had decided to return, even though he was unable to obtain the Divine Skills inheritance of the Fighting Saint Ape and the Four Great Old Buddhas.
However, Lin Feng had acquired the Ancient Star-picking Hand, an unparalleled Absolute Skill, and that was sufficient.
Moreover, Lin Feng had already broken through to the Seventh Layer Heaven of the Yin Yang Realm.
He planned to bid farewell to Murong Xue in Heavenly Saint City, and then head to Junzi City.
After parting ways with Liuu Piaomiao, Lin Feng returned directly to Heavenly Saint City.
Heavenly Saint City was still bustling, now more lively than ever before.
Not long after Lin Feng returned to Heavenly Saint City, Song Family Patriarch Song Richeng and Song Family Great Elder Song Changjiang came to visit him.
This was because Song Ziliu had successfully become a disciple of Zhan Junhua.
This matter had caused quite a stir throughout the East County Divine Land, especially in Heavenly Saint City where the commotion was even greater.
The Song Family had managed to connect with Zhan Junhua, the president of the East County Divine Land Spirit Array Master General Union.
Was this a sign of future prosperity?
Countless people were envious and jealous.
Song Richeng and Song Changjiang knew that all of this was bestowed upon the Song Family by Lin Feng. Though they didn't know exactly who Lin Feng was, it was clear he was someone significant, worth their Song Family's efforts to connect with.
That evening, Lin Feng met with Murong Xue.
Murong Xue asked, "Did you gain anything in the Mist Forest?"
Lin Feng nodded and said, "I indeed encountered an opportunity."
Hearing this, Murong Xue seemed very pleased, even more excited than if she had encountered the opportunity herself.
Lin Feng continued, "Tonight, let's go boating by Xizi Lake."
Xizi Lake, full of flower boats, had a very beautiful night view.
Murong Xue blushed and nodded slightly.
The next day, Lin Feng planned to leave and had already informed Murong Xue.
Though Murong Xue was reluctant, she wouldn't insist on keeping Lin Feng.
She was a smart woman.
Moreover, nothing had happened between her and Lin Feng of that nature.
At most, there was only a vague ambiguity, not yet unfolded.
Murong Xue escorted Lin Feng to the Teleportation Square.
There was a Teleportation Array that directly led to Junzi City.
"Boom..."
Just as Lin Feng was about to step onto the Teleportation Array, a terrifying aura surged from afar.
Dugu Xuan approached with determined strides.
His icy gaze swept over Lin Feng, murderous intent boundless, "You made me search so hard, and now I've found you. Boy, no one can save you today."
Heavenly Saint City had many of Dugu Xuan's spies, so it was not surprising that Lin Feng's return was discovered.
Dugu Xuan, having learned of Lin Feng's appearance, came immediately to seek him, longing to tear Lin Feng to shreds.
"It's Dugu Xuan..." many exclaimed in shock.
Dugu Xuan's fame preceded him, and appearing at the Teleportation Square with such overwhelming killing intent naturally drew attention.
Soon enough, someone recognized Lin Feng.
"Isn't that the young cultivator who dueled Dugu Xuan for life and death a while ago? At that time, the Meteorite fell, and Dugu Xuan entered the Mist Forest and didn't kill him. I thought that young man had already fled Heavenly Saint City, but here he is, still not gone. Dugu Xuan gave him the chance to escape, and he didn't cherish it."
"Indeed, now that Dugu Xuan has cornered him, it seems Dugu Xuan won't rest until he's dead. Today, he might just perish in Heavenly Saint City."
Many were discussing, clearly not optimistic about Lin Feng's chances of escaping Dugu Xuan.
Dugu Xuan's combat power was unparalleled.
The last battle, he revived his special physique, showcasing combat strength that was unbelievably strong.
After more than ten days, Dugu Xuan crushing Lin Feng again was naturally of no difficulty.
"Lin Feng, flee quickly, don't fight to the death with him," Murong Xue said, pale with worry.
She feared Lin Feng would be slain by Dugu Xuan, extremely anxious.
"No worries," Lin Feng smiled gently.
He had already broken through, and his cultivation had increased tenfold, giving him confidence to battle Dugu Xuan.
…
Lin Feng looked up, his expression indifferent toward Dugu Xuan, and said, "Life and Death Arena, a battle between you and me."
"Good, you're not hiding like a turtle after all."
Dugu Xuan's lips curled into a sinister smile.
The two signed a contract of life and death.
No one else could intervene in this battle between them.
Lin Feng wasn't afraid of Xu Shu interfering in this battle. If Xu Shu dared intervene, it would violate the Heavenly Martial Continent's acknowledged "life and death contract." At that point, Xu Shu would surely be killed by the Martial Soul Hall.
…
Whizz...
Both flew towards the square.
"Activate the Void Arena."
The City Lord of Heavenly Saint City was alarmed and personally issued the command.
The Void Arena, formed by an interwoven Great Array, was said to withstand the turbulence of divine battles.
The last time, a regular arena was destroyed by the battle between Lin Feng and Dugu Xuan.
Now, activating the Void Arena, the highest level arena.
"The Void Arena can withstand divine attacks without being destroyed. Once activated, the Array Pattern prevents anyone from entering or intervening in this battle, and the contestants within cannot leave until one is killed, and the Void Arena reopens, allowing the survivor to exit."
Cultivators familiar with the Void Arena explained.
Many gasped in awe.
This was truly a life-and-death duel.
If one side was at a disadvantage, there was no escaping.
...
Boom!
The Void Arena was activated, hovering mid-air as the Array Patterns interwove, manifesting this ancient arena.
The last time it was activated was over 30,000 years ago during the Heavenly Demon invasion of the Heavenly Martial Continent.
The Heavenly Demon was brutal, activating the Void Arena to challenge the Heavenly Martial Continent's cultivators.
The Heavenly Demon was of Divine Spirit Level, so the challenging cultivators were slain one after another.
The Void Arena claimed countless lives.
Dugu Xuan was the first to land on the Void Arena.
Following him, Lin Feng also landed on the Void Arena.
Chilling aura swathed their bodies.
Then Lin Feng heard the shrill and piercing cries emanating from it.
The Void Arena was eerie, inscribed with the dying screams of those who had perished there.
Weak-willed individuals would instantly go astray and become possessed.
Even strong-willed cultivators would weaken rapidly as their willpower was consumed during battle.
At that moment, they too might succumb to the demonic nature of the Void Arena, become possessed, ultimately self-combusting, with their soul enslaved by the Void Arena.
This was the terrifying Void Arena.
Many from great forces came to witness, including some from ancient forces.
Even among ancient forces, Dugu Xuan was quite renowned.
After all, he was a possessor of a special physique.
"Dueling Dugu Xuan to the death? Isn't that courting death?" A strong figure from an ancient force sneered, looking at Lin Feng as if looking at a dead man.
No one believed in Lin Feng's chances in this battle.
"Kid, I'll sever your head and use your blood to brew wine."
Dugu Xuan arrogantly approached, his black hair dancing wildly, like a Divine Demon.
Boom.
Dugu Xuan raised his right hand, striking at Lin Feng with a palm, intending to kill him outright.