CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: WANT TO LEARN? I’LL TEACH YOU!

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

BOOM!

Luo Feng and Li Heshan fought from the edge of the square, gradually moving towards the center. Both moved at incredible speeds, almost too fast to follow. Only the fierce sounds of their saber and sword clashing echoed in the ears of the crowd. The overwhelming momentum of their exchange unsettled even some inner disciples, let alone the outer ones.

As the fight progressed, Li Heshan’s expression grew more serious. Luo Feng slipped around like an eel. No matter how Li Heshan attacked, Luo Feng managed to dodge calmly, then counter-attack when Li Heshan’s strength faltered, leaving Li Heshan both flustered and exasperated.

Seeing the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne almost within reach, Li Heshan’s gaze sharpened. He rapidly backed away two steps before shouting, "Luo Feng, let’s settle this!"

"That’s what I was thinking." Luo Feng carried the Tiger Soul Saber on his shoulder, looking at Li Heshan with a smile.

Li Heshan laughed heartily. "Good! But the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne is mine. Resign yourself to second place! Take this: Daluo Burst Cloud Step!"

Li Heshan pushed his power to its absolute limit, his muscles bulging explosively as a formidable aura radiated from him. Sword in hand, he lunged towards Luo Feng.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...

As he advanced, each of Li Heshan’s footfalls unleashed immense power, causing the ground within a radius of several meters to rupture violently. The shockwaves spread towards Luo Feng, blanketing the area like a spider’s web.

Li Heshan’s Light Martial Art, Daluo Step, was not from the Purple Sun School. He had chanced upon it in some abandoned ruins during a training expedition. Although Daluo Step was a Light Martial Art, it could also be used in combat. Daluo Burst Cloud Step was one of Daluo Step’s ultimate killing techniques. When executed, the earth trembled, disrupting the enemy’s senses. Opponents with lower cultivation could even be shaken to death on the spot.

Amidst the deafening roars, Luo Feng felt the entire world tremble. He couldn’t see or hear clearly. However, thanks to his formidable Soul Power and perception that surpassed ordinary people, he remained unaffected and could clearly track Li Heshan’s every move.

"Break Mountain River!"

Facing Li Heshan’s ferocious charge, Luo Feng didn’t hesitate. He leaped up, his Tiger Soul Saber whistling through the air with heavy force as it slashed towards Li Heshan!

The timing of this saber strike was perfect, landing just as Li Heshan charged forward. Li Heshan had no chance to dodge!

Faced with this, Li Heshan grinned, a flicker of triumph in his eyes.

BOOM!

Li Heshan stomped hard on the ground, his body shooting forward at twice his previous speed, circling behind Luo Feng.

"Hahaha... Luo Feng, when it comes to explosive speed, my Daluo Step is second to none! Just lie down obediently! Wild Wind Scattering!"

Li Heshan laughed boisterously, his longsword transforming into a wild wind, stabbing out more than a dozen times in a flash of lightning. The chilling light of the blade swept towards Luo Feng’s lower body. He had precisely calculated Luo Feng’s landing position; his sword-wind completely sealed off a ten-meter radius!

"Soaring Dragon!"

Luo Feng’s gaze was electric. He took a deep breath. The Dragon-shaped Pulse Wheel within him trembled faintly as he stepped onto an invisible Qi Dragon.

WHOOSH!

Luo Feng’s falling body, drawing strength from the void, suddenly shot upwards, evading Li Heshan’s unpredictable and deadly assault.

This... how is this possible?

Li Heshan’s meticulously planned killing move had missed. He stared blankly at Luo Feng, who was once again airborne using Soaring Dragon.

"Void Step! That’s Void Step!"

"Only a powerhouse who has activated their eighth Meridian Wheel, reaching the Eighth Meridian Wheel Hell Realm, can perform Void Step! How can he, a Martial Artist at the initial stage of the Fifth Meridian Wheel, perform this technique?"

Watching Luo Feng defy logic and take to the air again, the entire academy erupted. Whether they were outer disciples, inner disciples, or even the instructors and elders on the high platform, all wore expressions of utter shock.

On the square, Luo Feng executed Void Step to escape Li Heshan’s killing blow. He didn’t stop. While still in mid-air, about forty meters high, he performed Soaring Dragon again, shooting towards the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne like a bolt of lightning.

"Ah! He’s going to fly over!"

"Impossible! He’s still nearly a hundred meters from the Challenge King’s Golden Throne!"

Everyone’s eyes widened as they stared in disbelief at the unfolding scene.

The surrounding exclamations jolted Li Heshan from his stupor. He glanced at Luo Feng and gritted his teeth. "The First Challenge King’s Golden Throne is mine!"

BOOM!

Li Heshan tossed his sword aside, pouring all his strength into his legs, and charged towards the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne like a wild bull.

At this moment, the entire academy fell into an eerie silence. Everyone’s mouths hung open, their eyes wide as they watched, terrified of missing the most thrilling moment.

SNAP!

Ji Wuyue crushed the railing of the viewing platform. Tension and excitement flushed her beautiful face. Her gaze was fixed on Luo Feng in mid-air, her body trembling slightly.

Beside her, Li Yuanhao had also risen from his seat at some point, nervously watching everything on the square.

WHOOSH!

On the square, Li Heshan’s powerful frame charged towards the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne at an incredible speed. He moved so fast he left a white streak in the air, the sound sharp and ear-piercing. In the blink of an eye, he was less than ten meters away.

Seeing the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne within arm’s reach, Li Heshan roared in excitement, "The position of First Challenge King is mine!"

WHOOSH!

In that instant, a figure flashed before his eyes.

Li Heshan’s heart tightened. He looked up to see Luo Feng, hands pillowed behind his head, already sprawled comfortably on the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne.

"Li Heshan, you were a step too slow," Luo Feng said with a faint smile.

Li Heshan stood stunned for a long moment, his chest heaving violently. After a while, he exhaled and said, "Luo Feng, the Light Martial Arts technique you just used... was that Teng Dragon’s Step?"

Luo Feng saw no reason to hide it any longer and nodded. "Indeed."

"So that’s it! To lose to Teng Dragon’s Step... I, Li Heshan, have no regrets!"

Li Heshan turned and walked towards the second Challenge King’s Golden Throne. After a few steps, he looked back at Luo Feng. "Luo Feng, our duel isn’t over. I’ll soon become an inner disciple. When you become an inner disciple, I will challenge you again. And then, I will definitely defeat you!"

"Hahaha... I accept your challenge. But as for defeating me... that’s impossible!"

Luo Feng, leaning on his Tiger Soul Saber, sat imposingly on the Golden Throne, not refusing Li Heshan. This man, though defeated, was not discouraged; his fighting spirit was admirable. He was an opponent worthy of respect.

Li Heshan, already familiar with Luo Feng’s audacity, gave a wry smile and sat down on the second Challenge King’s Golden Throne.

"Luo Feng! Luo Feng!..."

After a moment of silence, a tidal wave of cheers erupted from all directions.

Luo Feng’s powerful ascent had filled many with admiration.

The Silver Moon class students, in particular, looked at Luo Feng with fervent adoration. Some of the female students from the Silver Moon class even boldly expressed their affections.

For the past three years, not a single student from the Silver Moon class had earned the title of Challenge King, a fact often ridiculed by the Jin Yang class students.

Now that Luo Feng had claimed the title of First Challenge King, they too felt a surge of pride. Thinking that Luo Feng was a fellow Silver Moon class student filled their hearts with immense pride.

"Did you hear? That Light Martial Art Luo Feng uses is actually Teng Dragon’s Step!" a few inner disciples whispered in a corner of the stands.

"Teng Dragon’s Step? Impossible. Isn’t that Martial Art renowned for being incredibly difficult to master? Even the Headmaster and the former super genius, Lu Xiao Yun, couldn’t master it."

"If it’s not Teng Dragon’s Step, what other Light Martial Art in our academy is so formidable? It can even allow a Martial Artist of the Iron Bone Realm to perform Void Step! That simply defies all reason!"

"That’s true. Still, it’s hard to believe. By the way, didn’t Duanmu Yu also practice Teng Dragon’s Step? He should know..."

The few inner disciples looked towards Duanmu Yu, who was seated nearby.

HMPH! Duanmu Yu’s expression hardened, and he let out a cold snort.

AH...

Feeling the icy aura emanating from Duanmu Yu, the inner disciples exchanged glances and quickly fell silent.

How did this damned guy grow so fast!

Watching Luo Feng seated on the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne, Duanmu Yu’s face was as dark as a brewing storm.

He too had attempted to cultivate Teng Dragon’s Step but had failed. The moment he saw Luo Feng execute Void Step, Duanmu Yu recognized it. It was undoubtedly Teng Dragon’s Step! He had never imagined that Luo Feng would actually succeed in mastering a Martial Art that he himself could not.

What the hell is that bastard Li Tianyang doing? Didn’t he promise to teach this kid a lesson? And Xiao Xiao, she still hasn’t even shown up...

At that moment, Duanmu Yu wished he could charge onto the square himself and drag Luo Feng off the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne.

On the square, Luo Feng seemed to sense something. He looked towards the stands, his gaze meeting Duanmu Yu’s.

With a faint smile, Luo Feng mouthed a sentence to Duanmu Yu across the distance, "Want to learn? I can teach you!"

Duanmu Yu’s face instantly blackened. His fists, hidden in his sleeves, clenched so tightly they made cracking sounds.

This brat! I will not let you off lightly!

...

The competition was not yet over. Not long after Luo Feng claimed the First Challenge King’s Golden Throne, two more figures appeared from the western gate.

Li Yuanhao and Duanmu Yu had expected Li Tianyang and Lin XiaoXiao, only to be greatly disappointed. The newcomers were Bing Ruolan and Qin Luoxue.

Both were among the three great beauties of the Outer Court. Whether it was Qin Luoxue or Bing Ruolan, their beauty surpassed that of average girls. More importantly, both possessed exceptional skills.

The appearance of the two young women immediately drew the gazes of all the young men in the grandstands; they were undoubtedly the dream lovers of countless youths.

Bing Ruolan, in particular, was the youngest of the three beauties. She was enchantingly charming, and her sapphire-like eyes added a touch of pure innocence. Furthermore, rumors of her Xi Tribe bloodline lent her an additional veil of mystery.

"Flowing Cloud Crosses the Peak!"

"Ten Thousand Sword Flower Bloom!"

Upon reaching the center of the square, both young women uttered a soft cry, their graceful figures immediately intertwining, dancing amidst the gleam of swords—a delightful sight to behold.

Qin Luoxue’s cultivation was a notch higher. Being a Jin Yang class student, her Martial Arts were also of a higher quality than Bing Ruolan’s.

However, to everyone’s surprise, Bing Ruolan held her own against Qin Luoxue for over a dozen exchanges, not falling behind in the slightest.

Bing Ruolan’s Martial Arts were executed with fluid grace. Luo Feng observed that Bing Ruolan’s comprehension of Martial Arts was significantly higher than Qin Luoxue’s. This proficiency even compensated for her deficiency in cultivation, making it difficult to determine a victor between them for some time.

"Blooming Flowers in Fury!"

Qin Luoxue’s swordsmanship suddenly grew fiercer. Her long sleeves danced, and her longsword split into countless afterimages, like a hundred flowers vying for beauty, dazzling the eyes.

"Flowing Cloud in Eight Directions!"

Bing Ruolan danced gracefully, her slender figure like a flowing cloud, elusive and unpredictable.

DING, DING, DING...

The two longswords clashed dozens of times in an instant, and both were simultaneously forced apart.

"Bing Ruolan, thank you for the match."

Qin Luoxue glanced at Bing Ruolan, a faint, dimpled smile on her lips. She immediately sheathed her sword and, using Cloud Smoke Step, shot towards the third Challenge King’s Golden Throne like a dart!