Martial Arts Overlord

Luo Feng knew nothing about what happened at Green Wood Trading Co.

Upon exiting Green Wood Trading Co., he immediately used the Teng Dragon's Step and glided in the direction of Yunlan Peak.

Upon advancing into the eighth level of the Hell Realm, a Martial Artist could not only deploy the Hundred Steps Divine Gang but also perform the Void Step.

Boosted by the speed of the Teng Dragon's Step, every time Luo Feng now used the Void Step, he could glide through the air for hundreds of meters. From afar, it looked as though he were soaring, as swift as a bird.

The sun was setting, and night was gradually falling. Luo Feng wanted to get the Golden Jade Heart Lotus to his elder brother as quickly as possible, so he traveled through the night.

On this journey Luo Feng had made to Giant Stone City, he had managed to snag quite a fortune.

Not only was the Golden Jade Heart Lotus successfully obtained, but he also acquired two second-grade storage rings, each containing gold notes worth eight thousand taels of gold.

If the martial arts secret manuals, pills, weapons, and equipment within were also included, their value would be immeasurable!

This wealth was equivalent to the total assets of a medium-sized family.

After engaging with two mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artists, Luo Feng had a clearer understanding of his own strength.

His cultivation had reached the peak of the early eighth level of the Hell Realm. His Condensation Yuan Technique had also advanced to the second stage, 'Wind and Thunder Have No Shape'. Combined with the eighteen Meridian Wheels within him, his cultivation surpassed that of typical mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artists.

With his various powerful martial arts, Luo Feng was now capable of contending with four or five mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm experts and could defeat them easily, without much pressure.

If he were to confront Duanmu Ji now, for example, Luo Feng could defeat him with just a few strikes, quite easily.

If Duanmu Ji weren't in the Sky Sword Pavilion, Luo Feng would want to kill him right now.

The Sky Sword Pavilion, one of the twelve Golden Palaces of the Canglang Dynasty, possessed astonishing power.

Experts in the Sky Sword Pavilion were as common as clouds. Spiritual Rotation Realm masters, considered supreme experts in the Four Great Academies, were commonplace there. With Luo Feng's current strength, barging in would be no different from seeking death.

However, Luo Feng was not completely helpless.

Luo Feng touched the invitation on his chest, a cold smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Hmph! Duanmu Ji, your end is near!"

After slowly exhaling, the turbulent energy in Luo Feng's chest gradually calmed.

The most urgent matters then were to heal his elder brother's injuries, improve his own strength, and bolster the family's power.

At the New Talent Tournament, disciples of the Blood Demon Sect had emerged spectacularly. The situation in the Hundred Nations Territory was volatile and unpredictable, with major events seemingly on the horizon. Without sufficient strength, it would be difficult to survive the impending catastrophe.

BOOM!

With a flash in his eyes, Luo Feng thrust his palms backward, and his speed abruptly doubled. Like a great bird, he glided forward.

While Luo Feng was heading toward Yunlan Peak with the Golden Jade Heart Lotus, thousands of miles away in a lavish estate, Duanmu Xiao, Duanmu Ji, and Duanmu Yu—father and sons—were having a conversation.

The Duanmu Family's main estate was located at the foot of Green Peak Mountain in the Flowing Cloud Region, covering an area of dozens of li. Within the family grounds, small bridges arched over flowing water, carved buildings and painted pavilions stood amidst exotic flowers and rare plants, all exuding an air of opulence.

In the main discussion hall, a middle-aged man sat imposingly in the foremost seat, his entire being radiating a formidable aura. His eyes, sharp as a hawk's, seemed to cut like knives. This man was Duanmu Xiao, the Family Head of the Duanmu Family.

Also in the hall were Duanmu Ji and Duanmu Yu.

Duanmu Yu, who had lost an arm to Luo Feng, no longer bore the arrogant demeanor of the young genius he once was; instead, his face was etched with a venomous and cruel expression.

"Jier, why didn't you kill Luo Feng directly?" From the head seat, Duanmu Xiao looked at Duanmu Ji and asked, his voice carrying an inherent authority even without anger. "This man became the top new talent of the Four Great Academies this year and even defeated a mid-stage Hell Realm Demon Sect expert. His potential is extraordinary; if he's allowed to develop, he could become a significant threat to our family!"

Duanmu Xiao had not originally paid Luo Feng much mind; he had only issued the family pursuit order for the sake of the family's reputation. But this time was different. Luo Feng had shone brilliantly at this New Talent Tournament, even miraculously becoming the top new talent. Duanmu Xiao sensed danger. A genius isn't terrifying; what's terrifying is the potential a genius holds for the future!

"Father, how can one blindly trust rumors from the martial world?" Duanmu Ji chuckled, put down his teacup, and said lightly to Duanmu Xiao, "A month ago, I fought Luo Feng. At that time, he was only at the mid-stage of the seventh-level Essence Storage Realm. Even if he had comprehended the Grand Momentum, it's impossible for him to have grown enough in just one month to defeat a mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artist. Those people in the martial world just love to exaggerate."

Hearing Luo Feng's brilliant performance at the New Talent Tournament, Duanmu Yu, standing nearby, felt his lip twitch, his gaze turning terrifyingly grim.

Duanmu Xiao pondered for a moment, then nodded. "You have a point. However, even if there's some exaggeration, Luo Feng's ability to comprehend the Grand Momentum shows his potential is extraordinary. This person absolutely must not be allowed to live!"

"Of course." Duanmu Ji glanced at Duanmu Yu, his eyes turning cold as he said in a deep voice, "He dared to sever my younger brother's arm! I will not rest until I've killed him; it's the only way to quell the hatred in my heart! However, letting him die so easily would be too merciful. I crippled his elder brother this time precisely to torture him, to make his life a living hell, worse than death!"

A smile was on Duanmu Ji's face, but his voice was bone-chilling.

Hearing this, Duanmu Yu's eyes, beside him, turned bloodshot. A savage, cold light flickered within them as he gritted his teeth and spat, "Exactly! I'll carve the flesh from his body piece by piece, make him regret ever being born into this world!"

Duanmu Xiao nodded in approval and said to Duanmu Ji, "Then I'll leave this matter to you. However, this matter requires caution. Luo Feng is now the top new talent, and his status in the Four Great Academies is far different from before. You mustn't act rashly."

Duanmu Ji responded, "Father, I understand. I am also at a critical stage of my cultivation. I will enter secluded cultivation in the Sky Sword Pavilion for a while. When I emerge from my seclusion, it will be the day he meets his doom!"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Xiao narrowed his eyes at Duanmu Ji, a sudden gleam of joy in them. "Jier, you're about to break through?"

Duanmu Ji nodded with a slight smile. "Yes. Within four months, I will be able to step into the late stage of the eighth-level Hell Realm."

"Good! That puts me at ease," Duanmu Xiao cheered.

With Duanmu Yu having lost an arm to Luo Feng and his strength greatly diminished, Duanmu Xiao had worried about the Duanmu Family lacking a successor. Hearing that Duanmu Ji was on the verge of a breakthrough, he was instantly overjoyed.

Just as the three were in discussion, a guard rushed in, flinging open the doors, and cried out in a panic, "Family Head, there's an emergency!"

"What is it?" Duanmu Xiao's smile vanished, and his eyebrows furrowed.

Duanmu Ji and Duanmu Yu also turned their gaze towards the terrified guard, realizing something major must have happened.

Under the gaze of the three, the guard felt his knees grow heavy, and he reported tremblingly, "News just arrived! The Green Wood Trading Co. in Giant Stone City has been destroyed! All goods were plundered, and the treasures in the secret chamber have vanished without a trace!"

"What!"

SWIPE!

Duanmu Xiao abruptly stood up. Striding forward quickly, he grabbed the guard from the ground, his face cold as he demanded, "Is this true?"

Duanmu Yu and Duanmu Ji were also shocked to their feet.

The Green Wood Trading Co. was a vital family enterprise; any trouble there was a grave matter!

Overwhelmed by Duanmu Xiao's aura, the guard's face turned deathly pale. He swallowed hard and stammered, "It's absolutely true. Here is the letter from the City Lord of Giant Stone City."

As he spoke, the guard took out a letter from his chest and handed it to Duanmu Xiao.

SMACK!

Duanmu Xiao took the letter, tossed the guard aside, opened the envelope, and started reading with a stern face.

"Damn it!"

A moment later, a furious roar echoed through the hall.

Duanmu Xiao clenched his fist, and the letter instantly exploded into fine powder. His entire face twitched, his eyes terrifyingly dark.

"Father, what happened?" Duanmu Ji frowned and asked.

Duanmu Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "Someone stole three Golden Jade Heart Lotuses, killed Yuan Li and Chen Feng, and then instigated chaos! The Green Wood Trading Co.'s goods were completely looted, including the eight thousand taels of gold Yuan Li and Chen Feng had gathered for my longevity celebration!"

"What! Yuan Li and Chen Feng are both dead!"

Although they were somewhat prepared, hearing this news still left Duanmu Ji and Duanmu Yu stunned speechless.

Mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm experts aren't like cabbages in a field, available whenever you want them!

The loss of two Hell Realm experts was a colossal blow to the Duanmu Family, not to mention the immeasurable wealth in the Green Wood Trading Co.!

"Father, do we know who did it?" A murderous intent flashed across Duanmu Ji's face.

Duanmu Xiao shook his head. "I don't know. Anyone capable of killing Yuan Li and Chen Feng is definitely not some unknown nobody!"

Duanmu Ji hesitated for a moment, then said, "Could it be someone from the Hu Family?"

Among the six great families, the Duanmu Family and the Hu Family were hereditary enemies. The relationship between the two families had been steadily worsening, with minor conflicts constantly erupting.

With this sudden calamity, the first people Duanmu Ji suspected were the Hu Family.

Duanmu Xiao pondered for a moment, his robes billowing, then scoffed, "Regardless of whether it was the Hu Family or not, I will find out the truth. Once I discover who it is, I will personally tear them limb from limb!"

At this moment, Duanmu Xiao was truly consumed by killing intent.

The destruction of the Green Wood Trading Co. and the killing of two mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm masters constituted a severe loss for the Duanmu Family.

"Father, you said that person took three Golden Jade Heart Lotuses?" Duanmu Yu, who had been silent, suddenly asked.

Duanmu Xiao nodded and looked at Duanmu Yu. "Yu Er, what are you suggesting?"

Duanmu Yu hesitated for a moment, then said, "I wonder if it could be Luo Feng? Luo Xiao's meridians were crippled by Elder Brother, and the Golden Jade Heart Lotus happens to be a spiritual medicine capable of restoring meridians."

Duanmu Ji waved his hand, shaking his head decisively. "That's impossible! Even ten Luo Fengs combined wouldn't be a match for Yuan Li and Chen Feng."

Duanmu Xiao also thought it unlikely to be Luo Feng, but, being cautious, he still instructed, "This matter is highly unusual. If we cannot identify the true culprit, our Duanmu Family will completely lose face in the martial world! Regardless of whether it's Luo Feng or not, send people to investigate."

"Daring to strike at the Green Wood Trading Co. is a provocation against our Duanmu Family! I'd like to see who exactly is so audacious!"

Gazing towards the doorway, Duanmu Xiao took a deep breath, his expression turning incredibly cold and ferocious.