CHAPTER 146: CHAPTER 146: HOW MANY STRIKES CAN YOU WITHSTAND?

"Late Phase of the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm, you have indeed concealed your cultivation."

Luo Feng took three steps back, looking at Lin Yun with a slight arch of his brow.

Earlier in the dining hall, he had noticed something strange about Lin Yun’s aura.

He had speculated that the other person had practiced some martial art that could hide their cultivation level, so he wasn’t too surprised at this moment.

BUZZ!

Lin Yun flicked his sword tip, laughing triumphantly. "Luo Feng, this past year I have been journeying through the rtiad, the achievements I have made... they are not something you can imagine."

He snapped his fingers, and a green Gang Qi began to shimmer from the palm of his right hand, a terrifying pressure gradually building.

"Not only have I stepped into the Late Phase of the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm, but during one of my adventures, I also chanced upon this Yellow Grade supreme-quality defensive martial art—Sky Mang Gang Qi! Your Sky Slayer Saber Technique won’t be able to scratch me in the slightest!"

Lin Yun looked down on Luo Feng, his words filled with immense self-confidence.

...

Looking at the two young men facing off on the platform, a wave of discussion broke out among the crowd in the martial arts arena.

No one had expected Lin Yun’s cultivation to have actually reached the standard of the Late Phase of the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm.

"To think Lin Yun has already stepped into the Late Phase of the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm, and he even cultivated Sky Mang Gang Qi, which is a Yellow Grade supreme-quality martial art!"

"Look at his Sky Mang Gang Qi, its aura like an azure cloud; it’s clear he has already reached the Small Success realm. Coupled with his Great Accomplishment in Silver Snake Sword Technique, his strength might even be a threat to Zi Yuan!"

Some of the instructors in the stands couldn’t help but exclaim.

The strength Lin Yun demonstrated was far too astonishing.

A cultivation at the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm was already enough to look down on all heroes. Coupled with two extremely powerful Yellow Grade supreme-quality martial arts, his formidable strength was truly shocking.

The dean, Zi Hongyuan, nodded and said with a smile, looking at Lin Yun on the platform, "In just one year, Lin Yun’s strength has grown to such an extent. It seems that tempering himself in the rtiad has allowed him to grow faster than cultivating at the academy. With his current strength, he should be able to enter the top ten in this year’s New Talents Convention."

An academy elder who had earlier supported Lin Yun smiled and said, "It seems this duel is decided; Lin Yun is certain to win. Although the Sky Slayer Saber Technique is fierce, the cultivation gap between the two is too large. Luo Feng probably won’t even be able to break through his Sky Mang Gang Qi."

The nearby instructors nodded in unison, and even the few who had earlier supported Luo Feng wore wry smiles.

The difference in strength between the two was too great.

Not only was Lin Yun’s cultivation two realms higher than Luo Feng’s, but he had also cultivated two Yellow Grade supreme-quality martial arts.

Even Lu Xiao Yun, who was considered a super genius back then, would probably not be able to turn around such a disadvantageous situation.

In the eyes of the crowd, the outcome of this duel was already without suspense.

High on the platform, Bing Ruolan’s small hands resting on her lap were tightly clenched. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Lin Yun on the fighting platform, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her expression somewhat unsightly.

Although she knew that Luo Feng’s true strength was not just this.

But right now, Lin Yun held an overwhelming advantage in both cultivation and martial arts.

"Bing Ruolan, do you think Luo Feng will win? Lin Yun’s cultivation and martial arts seem to be a level above his."

A cheerful voice suddenly sounded. Bing Ruolan turned around to see that Zi Yuan had appeared behind her at some unknown time.

Bing Ruolan blinked, her beautiful eyes looking at the calm and composed black-haired young man on the platform. She bit her red lip, "I believe in him. He will definitely win."

A hint of surprise flashed through Zi Yuan’s bright, intelligent eyes. She chuckled, "I’m afraid you’re the only one in the entire martial arts arena who thinks so right now..."

...

「On the platform.」

Lin Yun pushed his aura to its peak. Hearing the faint gasps of admiration from the stands, a self-satisfied smile couldn’t help but appear on his face.

Ever since he missed the top ten in last year’s New Talents Convention, he had endured humiliation and carried heavy burdens, waiting for today to wash away his previous shame!

"You will be the first stepping stone for me, Lin Yun, upon my return to the academy!"

His gaze fell on Luo Feng. Lin Yun let out a cold sneer, the Gang Qi on the sharp sword in his hand surged, carrying waves of tyrannical aura.

SWISH!

After a brief moment of silence, Lin Yun’s figure shot directly towards Luo Feng. The azure Gang Qi on his body flashed with green light, creating sharp sonic booms as it cut through the air.

Facing the rapidly charging Lin Yun, Luo Feng’s expression was calm. He slowly raised the Tiger Soul Saber and suddenly swung it three times.

Three terrifying Saber Gangs, exuding a frightening aura, whistled towards Lin Yun.

BANG!

The three Saber Gangs slammed fiercely into Lin Yun, emitting a sound like a heavy hammer striking.

The azure Gang Qi vibrated violently but soon returned to its calm state.

What strong Gang Qi. A peculiar light flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes. He hadn’t held back his strength just now, yet the Sky Slayer Saber Technique had actually failed to break Lin Yun’s Protective Gang Energy!

"So, your Sky Slayer Saber Technique is merely this!" Lin Yun stopped in his tracks and sneered.

Although his expression was calm, enormous waves surged in his heart. Those three slashes from Luo Feng had actually made his Sky Mang Gang Qi feel like it was about to shatter! This guy’s Yuan Qi is truly monstrous! It’s practically not inferior to that of a martial artist at the Mid Phase of the Seventh Level of the Essence Storage Realm! No wonder Li Yun was defeated by him.

Lin Yun took a shallow breath. His figure didn’t pause, rushing to within three meters of Luo Feng, and his sword flashed.

"Viper Swallows Toad!"

The sharp sword transformed into a distorted streak of sword light, tracing a cunning trajectory straight for Luo Feng’s throat.

The momentum of this sword strike was extremely condensed. The sword light drew a white streak as it shot out, like the instant a viper strikes its prey, making its trajectory difficult to follow.

"What a fast sword!" The surrounding students exclaimed in amazement.

Bing Ruolan’s gaze also tightened; even she couldn’t clearly see the trajectory of that sword light.

Luo Feng’s expression remained as usual. His Soul Power was exceptionally strong, and his perception also far exceeded that of ordinary people. Trajectories that others couldn’t see, he could see with perfect clarity.

SWISH!

Taking a shallow breath, the Tiger Soul Saber drew a black line in the air as it slashed down.

The edge of the Tiger Soul Saber accurately struck the tip of the cold sword gleam. CLANG! Amidst the loud sound, both combatants retreated several steps simultaneously.

A gasp of amazement swept through the entire martial arts arena; Luo Feng’s slash had perfectly blocked the sword tip—it was simply a stroke of genius!

Lin Yun’s brow also furrowed.

His Silver Snake Sword Technique, which took unorthodox paths and was difficult to defend against, had unexpectedly been easily blocked by Luo Feng.

Impossible! It must have been a coincidence. Lin Yun snorted coldly in his heart. His sharp sword instantly thrust out several times, and a few streaks of distorted sword light sealed off all of Luo Feng’s vital points!

Looking at Lin Yun’s ferocious gaze, Luo Feng chuckled inwardly and continuously slashed out with his Tiger Soul Saber.

DING! DING! DING! DING...

Saber and sword collided, fierce sparks flew in all directions. The two figures crisscrossed on the platform, exchanging over a dozen moves in the blink of an eye.

The audience in the stands stared wide-eyed, their hearts churning with astonished waves.

Lin Yun’s Silver Snake Sword Technique had bizarre and swift moves, each one ruthless. The attack trajectories of some sword moves were devilishly unpredictable; even watching from a distance made one’s heart grow cold.

However, all these fierce sword moves were easily blocked by Luo Feng! It was simply inconceivable.

"What brilliant saber technique, it’s practically impervious!" Watching Luo Feng on the platform, Zi Yuan’s large, bright eyes also held an expression of disbelief. Her slightly parted, rosy lips declared the shock in her heart.

Sword moves are agile and varied; saber techniques are powerful and heavy. Generally speaking, swordsmanship is more agile than saber techniques. The Silver Snake Sword Technique, in particular, was a ruthless type of swordsmanship that took unorthodox paths, making it bizarre and ever-changing.

To be able to easily block all the moves of the Silver Snake Sword Technique could only mean that Luo Feng’s Saber Technique had reached an extremely profound realm!

On the platform, Lin Yun’s expression at this moment was extremely unsightly.

The current situation could no longer be explained away by coincidence.

This brat is actually so hard to deal with! Lin Yun’s gaze was sinister. His attacks were like a raging storm, yet Luo Feng was like an iron wall, without the slightest flaw! Sometimes, Luo Feng’s saber light would even slip through the gaps and land on him. If not for the Sky Mang Gang Qi resisting, he might have already been defeated!

"Lin Yun, is this Silver Snake Sword Technique you’re so proud of only at this level?" Luo Feng said with a calm smile while blocking Lin Yun’s offensive.

Lin Yun’s expression darkened slightly, a cold glint flickering in his eyes. Then he laughed again, "Luo Feng, so what if your saber technique is brilliant? You can’t break through my Sky Mang Gang Qi, and your cultivation is far inferior to mine. You will undoubtedly be defeated soon!"

"Is that so?"

Luo Feng’s voice suddenly grew louder, "Then I’ll let you witness the true Sky Slayer Saber Technique!"

The moment his voice sounded, a blood-red light surged in the depths of Luo Feng’s pupils. His voice, as if emanating from the Nine Nether Hells, carried a frenzied and brutal aura. The air in the entire martial arts arena suddenly turned cold, and Lin Yun couldn’t help but shiver.

HUM!

The Tiger Soul Saber erupted with a jet-black Saber Gang over two meters long. It flickered illusorily, like a burning black flame, emitting a strange and chilling aura that made one’s scalp tingle.

At this moment, Luo Feng had already activated his Bloodlust Art, pushing the power of the Sky Slayer Saber Technique to its fifth level limit!

SWISH!

The Tiger Soul Saber slashed straight down. A colossal Saber Gang, over a meter tall and nearly three meters long, whistled out, blanketing the sky as it swept towards Lin Yun.

The smug look on Lin Yun’s face instantly vanished without a trace. Facing the whistling Saber Gang, his face turned deathly pale.

That Saber Gang seemed to possess a strange, demonic power, making an irresistible feeling well up in his heart; his very soul was trembling!

"Sky Mang Gang Qi!"

In his haste, Lin Yun roared. A terrifying aura erupted from within him, his Yuan Qi surged wildly through his body, and a crystal-like Gang Qi shield shimmered around him.

BANG!

The Saber Gang accurately slashed Lin Yun, erupting with a terrifying, ear-piercing shriek.

The Sky Mang Gang Qi around Lin Yun continuously distorted, emitting a series of KACHA KACHA sounds as it gave way. The immense concussive force sent him flying back more than ten steps, his entire body feeling numb.

"Not bad, you were able to block one slash." A terrifying Evil Qi emanated from Luo Feng. His reddened eyes coldly watched Lin Yun. He nodded and sneered, "Let me see how many slashes you can withstand!"

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH...

Three more Saber Gangs swept towards Lin Yun, fiercely slashing at the Sky Mang Gang Qi.

KACHA...

A faint sound was heard. Fine cracks appeared on Lin Yun’s Sky Mang Gang Qi, and his entire body was once again sent flying backward!

"I don’t believe it! How could I, Lin Yun, be defeated by a Wuming like you!"

Lin Yun’s eyes showed a crazed look as he glared fiercely at Luo Feng. He suddenly let out a long howl and charged directly at Luo Feng.

"Silver Serpent Sky Dance!"

Lin Yun completely abandoned passive defense. Gripping his sharp sword, he pushed his Yuan Qi to its limit and fiercely thrust his sword towards Luo Feng.

This sword strike seemed ordinary, but the moment it was unleashed, its power was exceptionally astonishing. A single streak of sword light instantly split into five! Like twisting vipers, they attacked Luo Feng.

"Foolish! Break for me!"

Luo Feng watched Lin Yun recklessly charge over, having abandoned all defense. He gave a cold smile, gathered his momentum, and brought the Tiger Soul Saber slashing down.

SWISH!

The jet-black Saber Gang instantly slashed out. This Saber Gang was unprecedentedly condensed, indestructible!

CRACK!

The five streaks of sword light Lin Yun unleashed were easily shredded by the Saber Gang. His entire body convulsed as if struck by lightning. He let out a miserable cry, spat out blood, and was sent flying off the platform, crashing heavily onto the ground. A shocking wound stretched from his chest to his left arm!

"You!"

Lin Yun struggled to prop himself up, pointing at Luo Feng on the platform. He had just uttered one word when his head lolled to one side, and he fainted.