CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: TAKE ME ON TOGETHER

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

"Luo Feng, we meet again. That day at the Red Chain Mountain Range, I said I would definitely return to challenge you again. You haven’t forgotten, have you?"

Chen Xin walked up to the dark-faced youth, his eyes fixed firmly on Luo Feng, burning with a fierce fighting spirit.

The last time at the Red Chain Mountain Range, Chen Xin, then at the mid-stage of the Fifth Level Iron Bone Realm, had been defeated with a single punch by Luo Feng, who was at the peak of the Fourth Level Rigid-Soft Realm. He had never forgotten this.

Since then, Chen Xin had devoted himself to cultivation, determined to come to Purple Sun School and avenge his earlier defeat.

"Luo Feng, be careful. This Chen Xin is one of the top three genius disciples in Wanluo School’s outer court. Just moments ago, both Qin Luoxue and I were defeated by him," Bing Ruolan cautioned from Luo Feng’s side.

Luo Feng offered a faint smile; he paid no heed to Chen Xin at all. From the moment they arrived, his attention had been solely on the dark-faced youth beside Chen Xin. This person, about Chen Xin’s age, had already reached the initial stage of the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm and was not to be underestimated. It seemed this dark-faced youth and Chen Xin were the leaders of these Wanluo School disciples.

"Of course, I haven’t forgotten."

Luo Feng glanced at Chen Xin, then his gaze fell on the dark-faced youth beside him. He smiled and said, "It seems you’ve found a capable helper this time. Are you planning to come at me together, or one by one?" His words exuded self-confidence.

Both of them at once?

Luo Feng’s question stunned not only Chen Xin but everyone else present.

"PAH! Who do you think you are, boy? To deal with someone like you, would we even need our Senior Brother Lu Han to act?" The Wanluo School disciples sneered, their faces etched with mockery.

"It’s Lu Han!"

A gasp rippled through the onlookers. The Purple Sun School disciples stared at the dark-faced youth with astonishment, a hint of fear on their faces.

"Is he that famous?" Luo Feng asked, touching his nose as he observed the expressions on Qin Luoxue and the others.

"It’s far more than just ’famous’."

Qin Luoxue looked at Luo Feng with a helpless expression and said, "Lu Han is the top genius of Wanluo School’s outer court. When Li Heshan fought him, I heard Li Heshan only lasted three moves before being defeated! His strength is truly extraordinary!"

"Heh, you don’t need to be so nervous." Lu Han stepped forward, examining Luo Feng with interest. He said with a faint smile, "I’m only interested in opponents worthy of a challenge. My purpose in coming this time is Duanmu Yu. I hear he’s the most outstanding genius your Purple Sun School has produced in recent years, and he was last year’s Challenge King. I’m rather keen to see what he’s made of."

Lu Han’s words were spoken calmly, yet they dripped with arrogance.

Everyone understood: Lu Han clearly didn’t consider Luo Feng a worthy opponent.

A sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng’s pitch-black eyes. He lifted his eyelids slightly, looked at Lu Han, and chuckled, "Actually, I think it would be better if you and Chen Xin attacked together. That way, at least your defeat won’t be too unsightly."

PAH! This fellow is too arrogant!

The surrounding Wanluo School disciples glared furiously at Luo Feng.

Lu Han’s gaze narrowed, and he sneered, "I have no interest in facing an opponent who only knows how to run his mouth."

Luo Feng laughed heartily. "Shall we make a bet then? I guarantee you’ll make a move eventually!"

"Hmph! Boring." Lu Han was growing impatient. Ignoring Luo Feng, he turned to the disciple beside him. "Chen Xin, finish this quickly. We need to get back to the academy."

Chen Xin nodded and walked towards Luo Feng. The crowd parted, clearing an open space.

"Hold on!"

Seeing Chen Xin about to make a move, Luo Feng raised a hand to stop him. "Chen Xin, if there’s no stake, I won’t fight you."

Chen Xin, as if anticipating this, immediately produced a sandalwood brocade box.

The moment the box opened, a scorching wave of Yuan Qi emanated from within. Inside the brocade box lay a pill, its entire body radiating a faint, flame-like glow.

"This is a Grade Two Spirit Pill, the Earth Flame Pill. If you can defeat me, it’s yours!" Chen Xin stated directly to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng glanced at the Earth Flame Pill in Chen Xin’s hand and touched his nose. "Although it can’t compare to a Martial Arts Secret Manual, it’s better than nothing. I’ll reluctantly accept it."

"How shameless! He talks as if the Earth Flame Pill is already his!"

"Exactly! Besides, a Grade Two Spirit Pill is worth tens of thousands of taels! In his words, it sounds like some cheap street stall junk!"

"Senior Brother Chen Xin, teach this arrogant brat a good lesson!"

The Wanluo School disciples nearby sneered at Luo Feng, clamoring for Chen Xin to give him a sound thrashing.

Chen Xin put the Earth Flame Pill away, his gaze piercing Luo Feng. "Luo Feng, I lost to your fists that day. Today, I will defeat you with my fist techniques!"

Luo Feng looked at the earnest Chen Xin, waved his hand dismissively, and said nonchalantly, "I’d advise you to use your sword. That way, you might last a round or two."

No matter how good-natured Chen Xin was, he couldn’t help but be enraged by such blatant contempt.

"Arrogant fool! I’ll let you taste the power of my Falling Rock Fist!"

Chen Xin roared, his body shot forward like a gust of wind, rushing towards Luo Feng. His fist, carrying the power to shatter mountains and crack stone, smashed down towards Luo Feng’s head.

Luo Feng didn’t even look as he unleashed a punch—Angry Tiger Coming Out of the Cave.

His punch seemed casual, yet the moment he struck, its power completely overwhelmed Chen Xin’s, like a furious tiger’s roar, as their fists collided.

"Not good!"

The instant they made contact, Chen Xin felt a terrifying force transmit through his arm. The webbing of his hand went numb, and he was sent flying back more than ten meters, stumbling dozens of steps upon landing before he could stabilize himself.

"Again!"

Luo Feng pressed his advantage, closing in on Chen Xin and throwing another punch.

Chen Xin, with no way to evade, steeled himself, gritted his teeth, and swung his fist to block. "Great Rock Break!"

BOOM!

A deafening explosion. Chen Xin felt the Qi and blood in his chest churn violently. His body was thrown back, and he retched, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

HISS...

Gasps of shock sounded from the onlookers.

This rapid turn of events had stunned everyone present.

Chen Xin, also at the peak of the Fifth Level Iron Bone Realm, couldn’t even block a single punch from Luo Feng!

"It’s not over yet!"

Luo Feng glanced at Lu Han, let out a soft cry, and his figure transformed into a swift wind. In an instant, he appeared before Chen Xin and threw another punch.

Chen Xin’s brow twitched, a look of horror in his eyes. He hadn’t expected Luo Feng to be this fast; he had no time to block it!

"Stop!"

A thunderous shout suddenly erupted. Lu Han could no longer sit still. The sword at his waist flew from its scabbard with a SWISH, transforming into a streak of white silk, blocking Chen Xin.

Luo Feng tapped his foot lightly, retracting his force, and returned to his previous position. Squinting, he looked at Lu Han, now standing beside Chen Xin, and smiled. "I told you you’d make a move."

"Interfering in a duel before it’s over? How despicable!"

"Indeed! So imposing a moment ago, and now he changes his tune just like that. Shameless!"

The Purple Sun School disciples, who had been constantly suppressed by Wanluo School, seized this hard-won opportunity. They wouldn’t let it go, and a flood of taunts nearly drowned Lu Han.

"Senior Brother Lu Han, I apologize. It’s my fault for not being strong enough," Chen Xin said, his face filled with shame.

Lu Han’s expression was grim. He shook his head. "It’s not your fault. This Luo Feng is indeed not simple. Step down."

"Luo Feng, you are truly strong. I, Chen Xin, am impressed," Chen Xin sighed. He handed the Earth Flame Pill to Luo Feng, then turned and walked to the side to meditate and recover.

The Earth Flame Pill, a Grade Two Spirit Pill. It can help a Martial Artist at the Fifth Level Iron Bone Realm temper their bone marrow, refine impurities within the body, and strengthen their physique. This Earth Flame Pill is perfectly suited for me. After taking it, my strength will surely rise to another level. I might even break through the bottleneck of the Fifth Level Iron Bone Realm, allow Yuan Qi to enter my liver, and step into the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm of the Meridian Wheel!

Luo Feng looked at the brocade box in his hand, recalling the effects of the Earth Flame Pill, a smile playing on his lips.

At this moment, Lu Han, his face dark amidst a chorus of jeers, stepped forward.

"Luo Feng, I misjudged you. You do have some skill. I, Lu Han, would also like to request a few pointers."

Luo Feng looked up at Lu Han, smiled faintly, and handed the brocade box to Bing Ruolan. "I can give you a few pointers. However, we still have to follow the rules."

Luo Feng tapped his fingers.

The nearby Wanluo School disciples exchanged bewildered glances.

The Lu Han they knew was already arrogant enough. When he had first entered the academy, he challenged the tenth-ranked genius disciple and won, earning him the nickname ’Madman’ among the students. They never expected that there was always a higher mountain; here was someone even more arrogant than Lu Han, someone who didn’t seem to regard Lu Han at all!

Lu Han’s mouth twitched violently. Looking at Luo Feng, he gritted his teeth, pulled a small porcelain vial from his robes, and tossed it onto the ground nearby.

"A Grade Three Spiritual Medicine, Jade Iron Juice! If you win, it’s yours! If you lose, from this day forward, whenever you see the name ’Lu Han,’ you must immediately give way by a wide berth! How about it?" Lu Han’s tone was sharp.

"Jade Iron Juice!"

Bing Ruolan gasped, her beautiful blue eyes fixed on the jade vial on the ground.

"What is this Jade Iron Juice?" Luo Feng had never heard of this Spiritual Medicine.

Bing Ruolan took a deep breath and explained, "Jade Iron Juice is refined from the core of the Flame Gold Crystal Tree in the Red Flame Mountain Range, combined with ten-thousand-year-old raw jade. It can stimulate a Martial Artist’s potential, allowing them to undergo a complete metamorphosis, a true rebirth! Even among Grade Three Spiritual Medicines, it is an extremely precious item! I can’t believe Lu Han possesses such a Spiritual Treasure!"

Bing Ruolan’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Luo Feng. "Luo Feng, you must get this Jade Iron Juice. If you do, you’ll be able to immediately step into the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm!"

So that’s what it is.

Luo Feng nodded, his gaze fixed on the jade vial on the ground, a fervent gleam gradually appearing in his eyes.

He had initially estimated it would take him nearly another month to break through to the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm. If he could obtain this Jade Iron Juice, he could save a month of hard cultivation! Ever since meeting Zi Yuan, who was already one of the Four New Stars at only fifteen, Luo Feng had realized just how far he lagged behind. To catch up to these geniuses, he had to seize every second! A whole month was an immense temptation.

This Jade Iron Juice... I must obtain it!

Licking his lips, Luo Feng took down the Tiger Soul Saber from his back...