Martial Arts Overlord

Crushing the letter, Luo Feng pondered for a moment before rushing back the way he came.

The day Duanmu Ji had arranged for the siege on the Luo Family was the eighth day of the first month. With ten days still remaining, there was more than enough time for him to rush back to the Flowing Cloud Region, so he wasn't in a hurry.

Unleashing the Teng Dragon's Step to its limit, Luo Feng soared like a great bird, gliding through the air and quickly returning to the place he had just left.

As Zi Hongyuan and the others continued their fierce battle with the Zhou Family's Martial Artists, Luo Feng's return didn't attract much attention.

Looking at the fierce battle unfolding between the two sides, Luo Feng frowned slightly.

Although he had killed two of the Zhou Family's Martial Artists, it hadn't significantly impacted the overall battle.

As time wore on, the weakness of Bing Ruolan and the others—their lower Cultivation levels compared to the Zhou Family's Martial Artists—was gradually exposed. Coupled with the brutal deaths of two Zhou Family Martial Artists at Luo Feng's hands, the remaining Zhou Family Martial Artists were stimulated into a frenzied assault. The situation grew increasingly dire.

If this drags on, Bing Ruolan and the others will be in danger once their Yuan Qi is exhausted. This battle must end quickly.

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield. Finally, it settled on a Zhou Family Martial Artist who was part of the group attacking Zhou Zhiyun.

This Zhou Family Martial Artist was at the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm. Wielding a three-edged long spear, each of his attacks carried the force of a roaring tiger, seemingly powerful enough to pierce the sky. His momentum was astonishing, and he had come close to wounding Zhou Zhiyun several times.

Luo Feng could see clearly that while this Zhou Family Martial Artist's attacks were powerful, his defense was quite ordinary.

You're the one!

The core fighting strength of the Zhou Family consisted of three masters at the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm and the white-bearded Martial Artist at the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

If they lose one of their Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm masters, the situation will definitely reverse immediately!

His internal Dragon-shaped Pulse Wheel lying dormant, Luo Feng silently moved closer to where the two sides were clashing.

"Evil Qi turns into a blade!"

Seizing the instant the spear-wielding Martial Artist attacked, Luo Feng abruptly halted. He launched a fierce saber strike through the air, unleashing a massive wave of Saber Qi that swept out with an overwhelming, sky-covering pressure.

BOOM!

The saber light transformed into a colossal, dark curtain, crashing down on the spear-wielding Martial Artist with the force of a mountain.

Evil Qi turns into a blade was the final stage of the Sky Slayer Saber Technique. The Saber Technique contained the baleful Evil Qi of heaven and earth, and its power was immense. When fused with the Grand Momentum, it could contend with an ordinary mid-grade Profound Level Martial Arts technique.

"You cunning thief, you dare launch a sneak attack!"

Feeling a biting chill, the spear-wielding Martial Artist whirled around to find Luo Feng. He let out a furious roar as a tangible Protective Gang Qi flared up around his body, shielding him securely.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The dark saber light fiercely struck the spear-wielding Martial Artist's Protective Gang Qi, causing it to vibrate violently.

PFFT!

Caught off guard, the spear-wielding Martial Artist's Protective Gang Qi was unexpectedly torn open by the impact, and the sharp Saber Qi left a half-foot-long bloody gash on his abdomen.

"Damn it! Kid, I'll tear you limb from limb!"

The spear-wielding Martial Artist ignored his wound. With a loud roar, his long spear quivered, and he spun around to deliver an aerial thrust.

RUMBLE!

The moment the spear moved, a terrifying Gang Qi, over ten meters long, erupted forth. Like a sea-churning Jiao Dragon, its ferocious aura blazed to the heavens. The intense, sharp Qi seemed to change the color of the sky and earth, and a powerful gust of wind tore a deep trench in the desert.

"Luo Feng!"

Seeing this, Zhou Zhiyun's expression changed slightly. It was too late for her to intervene and help; she could only vent her full fury on the spear-wielding Martial Artist, her Crystal Jade Sword Qi shooting forth.

"Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi!"

Facing an attack from a peak Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm expert, Luo Feng dared not be careless. He pushed the Yuan Qi in his body to its absolute limit. Amidst the roar of a dragon, a colossal, dark dragon materialized and enveloped him protectively.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The thick spear's momentum appeared before Luo Feng in an instant, fiercely bombarding the dragon-shaped Gang Qi. The impact sounded like a thunderous explosion. The incredibly sturdy dragon-shaped Gang Qi, for the first time, was blasted until its scales scattered.

CRASH!

After the tremendous sound, the dragon-shaped Gang Qi shielding Luo Feng vanished without a trace. The spear-wielding Martial Artist's astonishing spear momentum had also lost most of its power, becoming no longer a threat, and Luo Feng blocked the remainder with a single saber strike.

He blocked it...

Watching this unfold, the spear-wielding Martial Artist was shocked, his face etched with disbelief.

As a Martial Artist at the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm, even his hasty attack while injured possessed power that a mere early-stage Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist should never have been able to block.

Yet, Luo Feng had blocked it! And he was completely unscathed!

It wasn't just the spear-wielding Martial Artist; everyone who had witnessed this scene wore a stunned expression.

The spear technique that Martial Artist had just executed was earth-shattering. Many Martial Artists, even those a considerable distance away, had been oppressed by its power to the point of unsteadiness, a testament to its might.

PSHCHT!

In the instant the spear-wielding Martial Artist was distracted, Zhou Zhiyun's Crystal Jade Sword Qi struck him full-face, instantly shattering his Protective Gang Energy and piercing him to death with a single sword strike.

"Zhou Xuan!"

Seeing another Zhou Family Martial Artist killed, the white-bearded Martial Artist let out a mournful, furious roar.

Although the Zhou Family was a major clan in the Red Maple Lead, their number of experts at the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm was extremely limited.

Today, three Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm masters had been slain, and one of them was an expert who had the potential to break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm!

This made the white-bearded Martial Artist feel as if his heart was being sliced by a knife; his eyes turned bloodshot.

"Kid, I won't spare you!"

As the white-bearded Martial Artist, seething with killing intent, was about to strike Luo Feng, a sharp sword light whistled past, narrowly missing him.

"Zhou Zhiyun!"

The white-bearded Martial Artist's face was ashen as he looked at Zhou Zhiyun, but he finally calmed down.

One thrives, all thrive; one falls, all fall. Because of Luo Feng's sneak attack, they lost a peak Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm expert. The tables have turned, and we can no longer stop Zhou Zhiyun.

Even if I'm unwilling, it's impossible to kill Luo Feng now.

If this continues, even if we manage to kill Luo Feng, our own losses will be devastating.

While the white-bearded Martial Artist hesitated, Feng Linshan stepped forward and said, "Everyone, the Demon Sect is rampant. We shouldn't be killing each other. This battle was unnecessary from the start. Let's stop here."

Previously, when the Zhou Family Martial Artists held the upper hand, Feng Linshan knew any attempt to stop them would be futile. Now, seeing an opportunity, he immediately stepped in to mediate.

The white-bearded Martial Artist's gaze swept back and forth between Luo Feng and Zhou Zhiyun several times. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said gravely,

"Fine! Out of respect for Dean Feng, I'll let you off this time!"

This trip to the Secret Realm has been a disaster. Not only were the four elite Zhou Family disciples we brought completely wiped out, but we've also lost four Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm masters. It will be difficult to explain this back to the family. For now, I can only try to minimize further losses.

As for Luo Feng... as long as he doesn't break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, we'll find an opportunity to kill him sooner or later!

Upon hearing the white-bearded Martial Artist's words, Zi Hongyuan burst out laughing. "Zhou Mocang, you truly are shameless! Anyone can see the current situation. Your Zhou Family is already a spent force! What right do you have to say you're letting us off?"

The Zhou Family showed no regard for the Four Great Academies, killing their members without a second thought. Zi Hongyuan had long been furious. Now, seeing them clearly weakened yet still trying to put on a brave front, he immediately mocked them.

Upon hearing this, low murmurs of discussion arose from the crowd, many expressing disdain for the Zhou Family's actions.

The white-bearded Martial Artist's face was frosty, but he couldn't refute the words. He waved his hand and said in a low voice, "Let's go!"

The Zhou Family Martial Artists followed dejectedly behind the white-bearded man.

In today's battle, ten of the Zhou Family's elites had joined forces. Not only had they failed to kill Luo Feng, but Luo Feng had instead eliminated four of them! They had lost face to the extreme.

"You'd better watch yourself!"

As he passed Luo Feng, the white-bearded Martial Artist snorted coldly, killing intent concealed deep within his eyes, and strode away.

"The Zhou Family... actually lost..."

"Those ten from the Zhou Family were all elites with Cultivation at the late Eighth Level Hell Realm or higher. They were the best of the best, and they outnumbered the group from the Flowing Cloud Region. Honestly, I never expected this outcome at all."

"Who could have guessed that Luo Feng from the Flowing Cloud Region would be so powerful? He just broke through to the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm, yet he could withstand the combined assault of two mid-stage Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists..."

"Indeed. The Four Great Academies of the Flowing Cloud Region have truly produced a monster this time. That dragon-shaped Gang Qi's defensive power was terrifyingly strong. He was struck by a peak Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist and remained completely unscathed!"

"Among the young geniuses of our Red Maple Lead, perhaps only Young Master Haitang could contend with him. I wonder who is stronger between the two."

"Regardless, he's made a name for himself with this battle today..."

After the Zhou Family members departed, the surrounding discussions immediately grew louder, and many gazes turned towards Luo Feng.

Awe, fear, envy... all sorts of gazes fell upon him.

Dean Zhu Huo of Ivy School glanced at Luo Feng in the crowd, his face ashen. He immediately turned to the Ivy School students and yelled, "We're leaving too! When we return to the academy, your training assignments will be doubled!"

Li Hanshan smiled bitterly. He knew Zhu Huo was jealous that Purple Sun School had a student like Luo Feng.

Even he, after watching the battle, couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness deep down.

After the people from Ivy School departed, the others also gradually left. Soon, only the group from the Flowing Cloud Region and the people from Changxin Academy remained.

Zi Hongyuan cupped his fists towards Feng Linshan and said, "Feng Linshan, I owe you a favor for this."

Feng Linshan smiled faintly. "I wasn't helping you; I was helping Luo Feng. When Cang Nanyue left, she entrusted me with looking after him. How could I stand idly by?"

"Cang Nanyue?"

Zi Hongyuan looked at Luo Feng with a curious expression.

He knew his junior martial sister quite well. Because her family was destroyed by the Demon Sect during her childhood, Cang Nanyue's heart was solely focused on matters concerning the Demon Sect; she had always been indifferent to other affairs. It was unexpected that she would treat Luo Feng so specially this time.

"That's right. The last time Cang Nanyue returned from the Flowing Cloud Region, besides deciding to go to the Martial Arts Holy Land to continue her Cultivation, the other matter she spoke of concerned Luo Feng. If not for her insistence, Luo Feng wouldn't have had the chance to enter this Secret Realm."

Hearing this, Zi Hongyuan felt increasingly puzzled, and even Zi Yuan beside him frowned.

Luo Feng ignored their curious gazes, but deep down, he was somewhat moved.

Cang Nanyue not only expended her own Cultivation to plant a Yuan Qi seed for me, but she has also taken such good care of me.

What a meddlesome woman. This is an enormous debt of gratitude. I wonder when I'll ever have the chance to repay it...

Thinking of Cang Nanyue, the charming and intimate scene from the cave that day, when he had helped her heal, couldn't help but surface in Luo Feng's mind. He shook his head, his expression complicated.