Martial Arts Overlord

A wave of shock swept through the nearby martial artists in green attire, their eyes fixated on Luo Feng in disbelief.

Since Luo Feng had been away from the academy for some time, only a few people recognized him, and the mention of his name did not ring a bell. It was only when they witnessed his power that some remembered that the current top-ranked new talent was also a young man named Luo Feng.

Fang Lin's face stiffened slightly. He looked at Luo Feng and asked in a low voice, "Are you the top new talent?"

Before Luo Feng could respond, the round-faced girl beside him exclaimed excitedly, "Yes, he is our Purple Sun School's top student, the foremost among the four new talents this year! What do you think now? Still dare to be so arrogant?"

Luo Feng looked at the round-faced girl's triumphant expression and gave a resigned smile.

"Don't be so smug, little girl! So what if he's the top new talent? My young master studies at the Mysterious Blue School in Red Maple Lead, and his strength is at the quasi-Young Master level, far beyond what you can imagine!"

"That's right, Young Master, teach him a good lesson!"

Hearing the round-faced girl's provocative words, the martial artists in green attire showed anger on their faces, their eyes hopeful as they watched Fang Lin.

Fang Lin, who rarely spoke, now looked at Luo Feng, his face a picture of gloom.

Although Fang Lin had never met Luo Feng before, he had heard his name countless times.

During the recent summit organized by Red Maple Lead, to which the four new talents were invited, Luo Feng was the most outstanding. At the summit, he fought against many opponents without a single defeat, even vanquishing two Young Master-level experts. He also single-handedly slew a Zhou Family elder at the entrance of the Secret Realm in the Red Flame Desert. All these feats had reverberated throughout the major academies in Red Maple Lead, causing a massive stir.

Fang Lin's earlier disdainful remarks about the top new talent were merely an attempt to save face in front of the young women; with his aptitude, there was no place for him among the Ten New Dragons.

Luo Feng defeated the Fiery Sun Young Master and even slew a Zhou Family elder. His strength is immeasurable; at the very least, he must be at the peak of the eighth level of the Hell Realm! I'm certainly not his match.

Fang Lin stared at Luo Feng, his chilly gaze flickering, a trace of dread gleaming from the depths of his pupils.

"Let's go!" After a moment, Fang Lin gave Luo Feng one last deep look, then turned to leave.

This turn of events left the martial artists in green attire, who were waiting for Fang Lin to teach Luo Feng a lesson, stunned, their faces frozen. The Fang Family might not be a major power in other large cities, but in Qingfeng Town, they were one of the most formidable forces. Fang Lin, who usually acted assertively, had surprisingly backed down from Luo Feng. This sudden development left all the martial artists present completely stunned.

"Let's go!" Seeing that the others weren't moving, Fang Lin frowned slightly and ordered again. His gaze swept over Luo Feng, revealing a deep, visible sense of dread.

Although the others didn't understand why Fang Lin was so apprehensive of Luo Feng, they dared not disobey. Two of them helped up the man Luo Feng had disabled, while the other two moved to lift the carcass of the Sawtooth Pig.

"That Sawtooth Pig is ours!" the round-faced girl stated, her eyebrows furrowed.

Fang Lin stiffened, then growled through a darkened face, "Put the Sawtooth Pig down!"

His voice trembled slightly, making it clear to everyone that he was afraid of Luo Feng. As the young master of the Fang Family, his reputation was utterly ruined.

However, he had no other choice. Luo Feng was a fearsome figure who had severely injured the Fiery Sun Young Master in front of the dean of the Ivy School and had slain an elder of the Zhou Family without regard for the consequences. If they provoked his anger, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The martial artists in green attire finally understood Fang Lin's fear of Luo Feng. While taken aback, they too began to feel a profound sense of dread towards him.

Even Fang Lin, an expert at the mid-stage of the eighth level of the Hell Realm, didn't dare utter a word of refusal. Unsurprisingly, they hastily put down the Sawtooth Pig carcass and fled with Fang Lin, disappearing without a trace in moments.

「」

After they had gone some distance, Fang Lin suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at his men. "No one is to speak of what happened today! Otherwise, I'll make sure he dies with no place for burial!"

"Young Master, we swear we won't utter a single word!"

Startled by Fang Lin's murderous glare, the martial artists in green attire hastily promised.

「」

After Fang Lin and his group left, Luo Feng turned to see the three girls still staring at him. Feeling a bit strange, he rubbed his nose and asked, "What are you all looking at me for?"

The round-faced girl, straightforward by nature, chuckled. "Senior Brother Luo Feng, you're really amazing! That Fang Lin is usually so arrogant and looks down on everyone, but today, when he saw you, he was like a mouse seeing a cat."

The girl named Qin Shuang smiled and said, "Senior Brother Luo Feng, thank you. If you hadn't appeared in time, Fang Lin definitely wouldn't have spared the three of us."

Luo Feng smiled. "We're all students of the Purple Sun School; helping each other is natural. You should quickly gather the Demon Beast materials. I'll escort you back to the academy."

"Senior Brother Luo Feng is such a nice person!"

The round-faced girl's eyes shone brightly, her smile adorable. She winked at Luo Feng before joining the other two girls to collect valuable materials from the Sawtooth Pig.

The three of them seemed accustomed to hunting Demon Beasts together. Their teamwork was seamless, and in no time, they had collected all the valuable materials from the Sawtooth Pig.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, this is for you."

The girl named Qin Shuang handed Luo Feng a finger-thick, jade-like tusk.

Luo Feng recognized it as the most valuable material from the Sawtooth Pig and declined, "I don't lack Silver. You should keep it."

Qin Shuang shook her head. "This is a token of our gratitude. Thank you for rescuing us."

"Yes, Senior Brother Luo Feng, please accept it," the round-faced girl said, looking at him hopefully. The other girl, who had delicate features, also nodded.

Unable to refuse further, Luo Feng accepted the tusk. "Well, thank you then."

After tidying up, the group set off back to the academy.

「」

On the way, Qin Shuang looked at Luo Feng and asked, "Senior Brother Luo Feng, has your cultivation really reached the ninth layer of the Heavenly Court Realm?"

Luo Feng nodded. "Yes, I broke through recently."

The round-faced girl's eyes widened in admiration. "So it's true! No wonder Fang Lin is so afraid of you. Is the news about you repeatedly defeating Young Master-level experts at the Red Maple Lead Summit also true?"

"I was just lucky. How did you all find out?" Luo Feng hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly.

Hearing Luo Feng's admission, the three girls looked slightly shocked. They had only recently heard these stories and had initially thought they were rumors, as the events seemed too incredible.

Coming back to her senses, the round-faced girl grinned. "Senior Sister Zi Yuan and the Dean returned a few days ago."

Luo Feng realized that, by his count, Zi Yuan and the Dean should indeed have returned from Changxin Academy by now.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, to reach the ninth layer of the Heavenly Court Realm and comprehend the Grand Momentum before even entering the Twelve Golden Palaces... Such an achievement is comparable to that of the super genius Lu Xiao Yun from three years ago! You're definitely going to become one of the Ten New Dragons in the future," the round-faced girl said, walking beside Luo Feng, her tone filled with respect.

Luo Feng merely smiled, not taking her words to heart.

The ninth layer of the Heavenly Court Realm might make him a significant figure in the four major academies, but it was nothing noteworthy in the Twelve Golden Palaces.

Among the Disciples of the Twelve Golden Palaces he had met, both Yang Wanyi and Su Xiaokang were experts of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Especially Su Xiaokang, the Azure Cloud Flying Dragon and one of the Ten New Dragons. He single-handedly battled Xue Jiuyou, one of the 108 Blood Demon Generals, without being at a disadvantage. With a wave of his hand, mountains crumbled and rivers reversed; his strength was far superior to Luo Feng's own.

Luo Feng's sights were not limited to his current achievements; he pursued the pinnacle of Martial Arts.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, where is Senior Sister Bing Ruolan?" Qin Shuang suddenly asked.

"Ruolan?"

Luo Feng was taken aback. He didn't understand why she suddenly asked this and shook his head. "She didn't come with me."

"Oh, that's strange."

The round-faced girl pouted her rosy lips and said to Luo Feng, "That night, after you left the academy, Senior Sister Bing Ruolan also rushed off from the academy on a Six-leg Demon Horse. We thought she was going after you."

As she spoke, as if remembering something, a faint pink blush crept onto her delicate face.

Luo Feng didn't notice the round-faced girl's expression but frowned upon hearing her words, which caused him some concern.

When he went to Dayang City to intercept Duanmu Ji and the others, he had deliberately chosen to leave the academy alone late at night to avoid worrying Bing Ruolan. He had thought he hadn't been discovered, but now it seemed that might not have been the case.

"Has she returned to the academy yet?" Luo Feng asked.

The round-faced girl shook her head. "I haven't seen her."

Luo Feng nodded, his mind already speculating on Bing Ruolan's whereabouts.

She had left right after him, so she must have realized his intentions. Yet, she hadn't caught up to him all the way to Dayang City, which was very strange.

Could Ruolan also have gone to Dayang City? Then wouldn't she know about me becoming the son-in-law of the Dayang City Lord Mansion...?

Luo Feng's complexion changed slightly.

Noticing the change in Luo Feng's face, the round-faced girl asked, "Senior Brother Luo Feng, did something happen?"

"Nothing."

Luo Feng shook his head and sighed in relief inwardly, thinking he was overthinking things.

If Bing Ruolan had gone to Dayang City, I certainly would have noticed. She must have gone somewhere else. Everything will be clear when she returns.

Luo Feng stopped his wild thoughts and urged them to hurry.

「」

Two hours later, the four of them arrived on the main road of the Purple Sun School.

"Hello, Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

Many Purple Sun School students were on the road. Seeing Luo Feng, they were momentarily surprised, then greeted him respectfully.

News of Luo Feng's accomplishments in Red Maple Lead had spread throughout the academy. Everyone knew of his stunning performance at the summit, where he had repeatedly defeated Young Master-level experts. As fellow students, they too felt proud, and their respect for Luo Feng was truly heartfelt.

Luo Feng nodded in acknowledgment and escorted the round-faced girl and the other two to the academy gate.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, aren't you going in?" Qin Shuang asked, noticing Luo Feng had stopped.

"I have some other things to do. I need to go to Qingfeng Town, so I'll see you off here," Luo Feng said his goodbyes and turned in the direction of Qingfeng Town.

The round-faced girl waved from afar, a smile on her face. "Thank you, Senior Brother Luo Feng!"