Martial Arts Overlord

Hearing the sound of rushing wind, Luo Feng and He Qin stopped in their tracks.

The ones approaching were none other than Zhou Zhiyun and her companions.

Seeing the two of them, everyone's expressions visibly softened.

The dramatic fluctuations in the Yuan Qi at Yunlan Peak just moments ago had been frightening. Combined with the incident at the New Talents Conference, everyone's hearts were in their throats, thinking another Demon Sect expert had made a move.

"Luo Feng, why are you two here?" Zhou Zhiyun's feet touched the ground without leaving a trace, giving her an appearance of weightlessness.

Leaving no trace in the snow! What excellent Qinggong… Seeing this, Luo Feng secretly praised in his heart.

Utilizing Teng Dragon's Step, he too could achieve such a feat. However, Zhou Zhiyun hadn't actively used any Light Martial Arts; she was simply standing there casually.

However, Luo Feng was a mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm cultivator, and Zhou Zhiyun was a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert; thus, it was difficult to judge whose Light Martial Arts skill was superior.

SWISH SWISH SWISH…

As they spoke, others also arrived.

Their Light Martial Arts were obviously inferior to Zhou Zhiyun's; their feet made slight sounds as they landed on the ground.

Qin Huan was also in the crowd. Upon seeing Luo Feng standing next to He Qin, his eyebrows twitched, his face darkened immediately, and his gaze turned somewhat fierce and intimidating.

He Qin glanced at Luo Feng, stepped forward, and said, "Luo Feng and I were nearby a moment ago and felt disturbances in the surrounding Yuan Qi, so we came over to check things out."

Luo Feng stood to the side without saying a word.

"You were here just now? Did you discover anything unusual?" an academy elder asked eagerly, not doubting them.

"By the time we got here, the Yuan Qi had returned to normal. There's nothing out of the ordinary," He Qin shook her head slightly, her expression calm.

"That's strange. Just now, the Yuan Qi from a radius of several dozen miles around Yunlan Peak was converging here. I thought some Demon Sect expert was causing trouble," an academy elder furrowed his brows and muttered to himself.

"Fortunately, it wasn't a Disciple of the Demon Sect. Anyone capable of drawing Yuan Qi from a radius of dozens of miles must be at least a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert!" another person said with a sigh of relief.

"Indeed. Our academy suffered greatly from the incident at the New Talents Conference; we can't afford any more major conflicts now," the others chimed in, nodding in agreement.

Zhou Zhiyun's bright eyes surveyed Luo Feng and He Qin.

When her gaze fell upon Luo Feng, her eyes flashed, and she gave him a meaningful glance.

Facing Zhou Zhiyun's gaze, Luo Feng remained unperturbed.

He had already concealed his Dragon-shaped Pulse Wheel. His current cultivation was only at the early-stage eighth-level Hell Realm; no one could detect that he had caused the earlier anomaly.

As Zhou Zhiyun didn't discover anything, she withdrew her gaze and ordered, "Don't be careless. Look around and see if there are any suspicious traces."

"Yes!"

Several academy elders acknowledged and immediately executed their Light Martial Arts, dashing forward.

As He Qin watched the departing figures of the elders, her delicate eyebrows knitted in concern. She was worried that the secret of Snow Valley would be discovered.

Luo Feng glanced at He Qin and imperceptibly shook his head.

These elders were at least eighth-level Hell Realm cultivators, and their perception was sharp. If it had been earlier, Snow Valley might indeed have been discovered. But now it was impossible. Luo Feng had already drained all the Yuan Qi in Snow Valley. Even Zhou Zhiyun would not be able to sense anything abnormal. Moreover, Snow Valley was in a remote location; it shouldn't be discovered by anyone.

Luo Feng withdrew his gaze and looked at a youth in green robes standing beside Zhou Zhiyun.

The youth in green robes was around sixteen or seventeen years old, with a jade-like complexion, sharp eyes, a tall and slender figure, and handsome features. He exuded an air of dignity and nobility, clearly no ordinary person.

Early-stage eighth-level Hell Realm. None of our four great academies should have such an individual… Luo Feng noticed the youth's aura and was somewhat surprised.

The youth in green was also sizing up Luo Feng. An astonishing battle intent flared in his sharp eyes, but it was fleeting, and his gaze then turned extremely chilly.

Zhou Zhiyun noticed Luo Feng's gaze, pointed to the youth in green, and said with a smile, "Luo Feng, this is Qin Huan, a student from Ivy School in the Red Maple Lead. He came to invite your Four New Talents to the Red Maple Lead."

So he's from Red Maple Lead's Ivy School. Luo Feng's eyes flickered.

Canglan School encompassed twelve territories, with Red Maple Lead ranking higher than Flowing Cloud Region.

Ivy School and Changxin Academy were the top institutions in Red Maple Lead, their overall strength surpassing that of the four great academies.

The four strongest individuals from these two academies were known as the Four Princes, each an extraordinarily talented genius.

As for the name Qin Huan, he had heard it before. This person was one of the four elite students of Ivy School, and his strength was unfathomable. He possessed strength approaching that of a Prince.

Luo Feng glanced at Qin Huan and then withdrew his gaze.

When I was still at the early-stage eighth-level Hell Realm, I already had the strength to defeat mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artists. Now, my cultivation has advanced further. Even if ten mid-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artists teamed up, they would likely not be a match for me. How could I be concerned about a mere early-stage eighth-level Hell Realm Martial Artist?

Seeing Luo Feng ignore him, Qin Huan's eyebrows twitched, and he stepped forward.

"Are you Luo Feng, the top new talent of this session?" Qin Huan's mouth curled into a cold smile, his chin slightly lifted. Looking down at Luo Feng, his eyes were as cold and sharp as a sword.

Luo Feng lifted his eyelids slightly and replied indifferently, "Indeed."

When Qin Huan saw Luo Feng show no reaction to his imposing aura, he squinted and sneered, "To be able to grasp a mere fraction of the Grand Momentum is indeed commendable! But you must remember, this world esteems strength. Winners become kings, losers are vilified. No one cares what you've comprehended."

Feeling the disdain in the other's words, Luo Feng's eyebrows knitted together, and he retorted coldly, "You're right. Strength commands respect. It's a pity you're no match for me."

"Arrogant!"

With He Qin present, Qin Huan, infuriated by Luo Feng's disdain, narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't think that being the foremost of the Four New Talents allows you to be haughty! The title of 'Four New Talents' is just something you amuse yourselves with in the Flowing Cloud Region. You're not even worthy to carry the shoes for our Four Princes of Red Maple Lead! With your strength, you're not even as good as an ordinary elite student from our Ivy School!"

Upon hearing this, the several elders from Tianlan School present became visibly angry.

Qin Huan claiming that the Four New Talents of the Flowing Cloud Region weren't even qualified to carry the shoes for Red Maple Lead's Four Princes was a complete devaluation of the four great academies. To say such words to their faces was utterly arrogant!

Zhou Zhiyun's delicate eyebrows also furrowed slightly, her expression turning icy, her pretty face seemingly covered with a layer of frost.

Only then did Qin Huan realize that this was, after all, Tianlan School, and he shouldn't go too far. He cupped his fists and said, "I, Qin Huan, am straightforward and speak my mind. I hope everyone will forgive my impertinence."

"Quite the straightforward person indeed!" He Qin's expression was frosty. Looking at Qin Huan, she said coldly, "Whether we, the Four New Talents, possess the strength of your Ivy School's elite students is something we'll only know after a test."

SWISH!

A cold glint flashed, and a sharp sword appeared in He Qin's hand. She pointed its tip at Qin Huan and said coldly, "Draw your sword. Let me see the strength of your Red Maple Lead's Ivy School."

Luo Feng's eyebrows twitched. He gave He Qin a surprised look.

The moment she drew her sword, a snow-like chill swept through his heart. This chill pierced straight to his soul, as incomparably sharp as a sword's gleam.

Sword Intent…

Luo Feng looked around. The expressions of the others hadn't changed much. Luo Feng immediately understood: He Qin's Sword Intent was still in its nascent stage; she herself probably didn't even know she had touched the threshold of Sword Intent. He had only sensed a trace of it due to his strong Soul Power.

Neither Zhou Zhiyun nor the other Tianlan School elders tried to stop He Qin. Qin Huan's earlier words had targeted all four great academies! This matter concerned the reputation of the four great academies, so naturally, they wouldn't intervene.

Qin Huan's expression was extremely unsightly; he hadn't expected that the first person to make a move would be He Qin. He had originally planned to provoke Luo Feng and then teach him a harsh lesson, but things hadn't gone according to his wishes.

Glaring resentfully at Luo Feng, Qin Huan then forced a smile at He Qin. Feigning magnanimity, he waved his sleeve and said, "Junior Sister He, I am naturally aware of your strength. Let's just say you've won this round."

He Qin looked at Qin Huan's insincere smile, her eyes filled with disgust. She huffed coldly and sheathed her sword.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!...

At this moment, the elders who had just left reappeared.

"Dean, there are no suspicious traces in the surroundings."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiyun nodded and said, "Let's go back then."

Everyone dashed off in the direction of the academy.

On the way, He Qin walked beside Luo Feng and whispered, "Luo Feng, be careful with Qin Huan. It seems he bears you ill will."

Luo Feng glanced at Qin Huan, smiled faintly, and said, "I know."

He Qin asked, "Did you have a falling out with him before?"

Luo Feng gave a bitter smile, shaking his head. "This is my first time meeting him. I also have no idea why he bears me ill will."

From the moment Qin Huan had appeared, Luo Feng had found it strange. He didn't know this person at all, yet the other's gaze towards him would occasionally flash with a fierce light. Although Qin Huan concealed it well, it still couldn't escape Luo Feng's perception.

He Qin just nodded, assuming Qin Huan's animosity was simply part of his nature, completely unaware that she was the cause of it all.

The group were all experts. Utilizing their Light Martial Arts, their speed was like that of flying birds, and they returned to Tianlan School in a short while.

"Luo Feng, prepare yourself. In ten days, we will go to the Red Maple Lead." Upon returning to the academy, Zhou Zhiyun suddenly said this to Luo Feng.

Perhaps worried that Luo Feng might refuse, Zhou Zhiyun added, "Bing Ruolan and Zi Yuan have already departed with Zi Hongyuan."

Before Luo Feng could reply, Qin Huan suddenly stepped forward. Looking at Luo Feng with a provocative gaze, he chuckled, "Luo Feng, we can have a good spar then! You'd better not flee without a fight."

Flee without a fight?

Luo Feng glanced at Qin Huan and said with a faint smile, "Are you in such a hurry to embarrass yourself?"

"What did you say!"

"How dare you talk to Senior Qin like that!"

"Apologize now, brat!"

The other Ivy School students nearby, hearing Luo Feng's words, immediately glared at him fiercely.

Qin Huan felt a little smug inwardly but feigned a stern face and chided, "Silence! Don't you know he's the top new talent of this year's intake?"

An Ivy School student, observing Qin Huan's expression and knowing he wasn't truly angry, immediately said with a grin, "So he's the top new talent? He looks quite ordinary. Senior, if you hadn't said so, I wouldn't have guessed. He really can't compare to you, Senior."

"One shouldn't judge a person by their appearance," Qin Huan said, narrowing his eyes with a cryptic half-smile.

Luo Feng heard their coordinated disparagement clearly and sneered inwardly. This Qin Huan truly is a 'Smiling Fox,' saying one thing and doing another—a real scoundrel!

Ignoring them, Luo Feng turned to He Qin and said, "He Qin, I'll come find you tomorrow night."