CHAPTER 151: CHAPTER 151: REALM BREAKTHROUGH

Luo Feng left the Dean’s courtyard and returned to his own. After tidying up a little, he locked the courtyard gate, preparing to leave the Purple Sun School.

In ten days, the Spiritual Rotation Realm expert would arrive.

He only had ten days to obtain the Red Flame Golden Crystal. Time was tight, and he had to make every second count.

Once he left the school, he immediately invoked Teng Dragon’s Step and headed in the direction of the Red Chain Mountain Range.

Just as Luo Feng left the school, a silhouette flashed out from the darkness. A pair of eyes glowed, shimmering coldly in the night.

"Hmph! Causing such a grievous disaster, and you still dare to leave the school? Boy, you’re seeking death. This time, no one can save you!"

The shadow’s voice was hoarse, revealing a potent killing intent. Then, it employed its Qinggong and pursued him.

「...」

In the nocturnal wilderness, Luo Feng wholeheartedly activated Teng Dragon’s Step.

Eight flying dragons circled around him, making him as light as a swallow. He could cross a hundred meters in a single leap. Occasionally, he would gain a burst of strength in mid-air. From afar, it looked as if he were soaring through the void.

His Teng Dragon’s Step had already reached the fourth level. After his cultivation reached the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm, he could convert his vital energy into Gang Qi, his speed even greater than before. At full speed, he could achieve ten times his normal pace.

WHOOSH!

In the darkness, Luo Feng spread his arms wide, pushing Teng Dragon’s Step to its absolute limit. The scenery on both sides flew rapidly backward.

My Teng Dragon’s Step is only at the fourth level, and I can already leap a hundred meters. If it reaches the fifth level, I might actually be able to fly for a short time...

The sensation of riding the wind filled Luo Feng’s heart with immense exhilaration and a yearning for more.

When night passed, Luo Feng arrived at the Red Flame Mountain Range.

Before him lay a seemingly endless expanse of green mountains. The forest was shrouded in a perennial mist, which gave rise to miasma.

From deep within the forest, faint beast roars echoed. The entire forest resembled the gaping, bloody maw of a colossal, savage beast.

Gazing at the forest before him, Luo Feng’s thoughts churned.

With my current strength, facing the Purple Flame Python is still very dangerous. I should cultivate in the forest first and strive to elevate my cultivation to the mid-stage of the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm!

With a glint in his eyes, Luo Feng entered the Red Flame Mountain Range.

The deeper one ventured into the Red Flame Mountain Range, the more dangerous it became, and the higher the level of Demon Beasts encountered.

ROAR!

Just after entering the forest, he encountered several foraging first-level Demon Beasts—Blood Cloud Leopards.

With furious roars, these Blood Cloud Leopards’ eyes instantly turned red, and they pounced at Luo Feng.

"Scram!"

Luo Feng’s gaze hardened. A palpable killing intent brewed deep within his pupils, and a terrifying pressure swept towards the charging Blood Cloud Leopards.

The few Blood Cloud Leopards froze as if struck by lightning the moment their eyes met his, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

WHIMPER...

They whimpered. These Blood Cloud Leopards, normally ferocious and brutal in the eyes of ordinary people, now trembled and prostrated themselves on the ground, fearfully watching Luo Feng, daring not to move.

Luo Feng let out a cold snort, ignored them, and continued to speed deeper into the forest.

The outskirts of the forest were only home to some wild animals and low-level Demon Beasts.

Now, first-level and second-level Demon Beasts posed no threat to him. His targets were the third-level Demon Beasts deeper within!

「...」

Deep within the Red Chain Mountain Range.

The trees here were even taller, blocking out the sky and sun, soaring into the clouds as if to pierce a hole in the heavens—a truly shocking sight.

Although it was noon, a strange grey mist still permeated the spaces between the trees.

The golden sun hung high in the sky, dyeing the mist pervading the forest with various vibrant and bizarre colors.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Suddenly, earth-shattering rumbles echoed through the forest, and the ground trembled violently. Amidst the clamor, swathes of trees continuously crashed down.

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, a young man shot out from between the trees.

The young man’s figure was not particularly robust, yet he exuded an imposing, majestic aura. His pitch-black, deep pupils shone like stars. The saber slung on his back, nearly as tall as a man and stained dark red with blood, further accentuated his proud and untamable temperament.

This young man was none other than Luo Feng.

Four days had passed since he entered the Red Chain Mountain Range.

During those four days, he had been constantly hunting Demon Beasts in the forest to cultivate.

WHOOSH!

Emerging from the forest, Luo Feng stood atop a small hill. He exhaled a breath of turbid air, then reached out and drew his Tiger Soul Saber. His sharp gaze swept over the forest before him.

AWOO!

A terrifying roar resounded. Dozens of large trees in front were instantly snapped in half at their trunks, and a tiger the size of a small hill charged out from within.

The giant tiger was hairless. From head to toe, it was covered in sharp, gleaming pitch-black scales, giving it an exceedingly ferocious appearance. Its eyes, as large as fists, glinted with a bloody light.

A Black Scale Tiger, a primary-level third-rank Demon Beast. Its strength is equivalent to that of a martial artist at the late stage of the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm.

Watching the giant tiger, Luo Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint flashing through the slits.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The earth trembled as another Black Scale Tiger charged out of the woods.

This Black Scale Tiger was even more robust, exuding a ferocious aura. Its cold, merciless gaze was fixed on Luo Feng.

The two Demon Beasts stood together, their massive figures seeming to blot out the sky and sun. Their Demon Qi surged to the heavens. A snort from their nostrils instantly whipped up a terrifying whirlwind.

Two primary-level third-rank Demon Beasts... dealing with them won’t be easy. However, I’m already on the verge of a breakthrough and just need an opportunity to help me advance my realm.

In these four days, his cultivation had become even more consummate. The two Meridian Wheels awakened in his heart throbbed with a strong sense of expansion; the time for a breakthrough was at hand.

If anyone else knew what Luo Feng was thinking at this moment, they would undoubtedly scoff.

It was well known that due to their powerful physiques, Demon Beasts were considerably stronger than martial artists of the same level.

An ordinary martial artist at the late stage of the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm would find it extremely difficult to face a single Black Scale Tiger. The slightest carelessness could lead to death.

Let alone facing two simultaneously!

The two Black Scale Tigers paced back and forth near the hillside, their four blood-red eyes coldly staring at the human before them, seemingly gauging Luo Feng’s strength.

ROAR!

After a moment, the more ferocious of the Black Scale Tigers suddenly let out a violent roar. Its massive body stirred up a vicious wind as it charged towards Luo Feng.

Although its body was huge, it was not clumsy at all. Instead, its speed was astonishingly fast, like a streak of black lightning, pouncing directly at Luo Feng on the hillside.

At the same time, the other Black Scale Tiger also launched an attack from the other side of the hillside. With a push of its four limbs, its small mountain-like body lunged towards Luo Feng.

"Vicious beasts! Trying a pincer attack!"

Luo Feng sneered, thrusting his Tiger Soul Saber into the ground beside him. His fists, shimmering with a layer of Glaze Gang Qi, struck out like a tiger’s pounce, simultaneously landing on both Black Scale Tigers.

BANG!

His fists accurately struck the Black Scale Tigers, and Luo Feng’s feet immediately sank half a foot into the ground!

"Get back!"

With a low shout, Luo Feng flexed his shoulders. The two Black Scale Tigers’ enormous bodies were instantly sent flying backward, snapping numerous trees in their path.

Such immense power! Truly worthy of being primary-level third-rank Demon Beasts!

Luo Feng shook his numb arms. Watching the Black Scale Tigers right themselves amidst the fallen trees, his eyes showed not alarm but delight.

In that brief exchange, he felt the Meridian Wheels in his heart throb violently—a sign of an imminent breakthrough!

ROAR!

Being repelled by a mere human, both Black Scale Tigers flew into a violent rage!

The Black Scale Tiger in front flipped in mid-air, its eyes bloodshot, and pounced at Luo Feng once more.

Meanwhile, the other Black Scale Tiger let out a low growl from its throat. A layer of pitch-black Gang Qi enveloped its front paw as it fiercely slammed the ground.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Huge cracks, like monstrous pythons, snaked across the ground, attacking Luo Feng in concert with the first Black Scale Tiger.

"Thunder Rush Shock Cloud Step!"

An undercurrent of dark energy erupted beneath Luo Feng’s feet. An invisible force exploded underground, pulverizing the subterranean shockwave, sending stone fragments flying.

Simultaneously, the approaching Black Scale Tiger also charged from his side, its speed like lightning, fast as the wind, leaving a trail of black flame in the air.

"Angry Tiger Coming Out of the Cave!"

Luo Feng’s fist, like a fierce tiger, shot out as he twisted his body.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The Gang Qi was exceptionally tyrannical and ferocious. Wherever it passed, the air vibrated ceaselessly, filled with boundless explosive power.

His fist qi collided with the Black Scale Tiger’s front paw.

BOOM!

Amidst the deafening blast, the ground beneath Luo Feng’s feet fractured. The Black Scale Tiger’s massive body was sent flying like a broken sack, crashing down and shaking the earth. Several scales on its front paw shattered and flew off.

Scrambling up from the ground, the Black Scale Tiger looked at Luo Feng with trepidation, no longer daring to attack rashly.

The human before it possessed unbelievably great strength, actually managing to break through its defenses!

The two Black Scale Tigers gradually drew closer, low growls rumbling in their throats, apparently preparing to gather their strength for a joint attack.

At this moment, Luo Feng’s mind was no longer focused on the Black Scale Tigers.

Just as he had repelled the Black Scale Tiger, a current of heat suddenly surged from his heart, suffusing his entire body.

HUM! HUM!

Strange fluctuations emanated from Luo Feng’s body, causing the sand and stones on the surrounding ground to tremble faintly.

A peculiar sensation filled his mind; he felt as if his body was undergoing a tremendous transformation!

Mid-stage of the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm! I’ve finally broken through!

Feeling the unending stream of power welling up from within his body, Luo Feng’s eyes lit up with pleasant surprise. He exhaled, a symbolic release of ’turbid air.’

Several days and nights of frenzied cultivation had finally led to the longed-for breakthrough in his realm, just as he had wished.

At this very moment, the excitement in his heart gave Luo Feng the urge to throw back his head and let out a long cry to the heavens.

ROAR!

Just then, not far away, the two Black Scale Tigers roared and charged towards Luo Feng in unison, side by side.

The two Demon Beasts were as fast as lightning. Charging together, their momentum was terrifying. The Demon Qi soaring to the sky even caused the heavens to dim slightly.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ground was pounded into a series of craters, and shattered stones shot out with sharp whistles.

Now that I’ve finally broken through to the mid-stage of the seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm, I’ll use you two to test my saber.

Watching the two Black Scale Tigers charging at him simultaneously, Luo Feng’s eyes glinted faintly as he reached out and gripped the Tiger Soul Saber beside him.

His eyes narrowed slightly. In that instant, a terrifying aura erupted from within him, his clothes rustling loudly. It even overwhelmed the combined aura of the two Demon Beasts.

WHIMPER...

The two Black Scale Leopards seemed to sense something. They looked at Luo Feng with a touch of fear, and their speed simultaneously decreased.

The aura emanating from the young human before them was even more terrifying than that of their own kind.

That domineering killing intent made the two Black Scale Tigers feel a chilling fear in their hearts, and the thought of retreating arose.

And just then, Luo Feng’s eyes narrowed. A three-meter-long pitch-black blade aura erupted from the Tiger Soul Saber, and he slashed out!