Great Battle

Seeing that Lin Feng had actually caught his punch with sheer physical strength, the old man was somewhat surprised. "I underestimated you. It seems Ge Ye was right—your secrets are no small matter."

Having monitored Lin Feng, he had gained some understanding of him. This fellow was monstrously gifted. At such a young age, he had consecutively broken through to the three-star Dou Zhe level, and the cultivation technique he practiced was mysterious and profound enough to make even him deeply envious.

Lin Feng's gaze changed. "Ge Ye? You're from the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Lin Feng understood at once. When Nalan Yanran had come to break off the engagement last time, the look Ge Ye gave him as he left had been quite strange. Lin Feng had not thought much of it then, but he had never expected that once he made a move and revealed his astonishing talent and strength, Ge Ye would take notice. He had even sent someone to monitor him and gathered some information about him. Fortunately, the system had not been exposed. At most, they only knew he had some secrets.

"Hehe, kid, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for not knowing how to hide your talents. There are countless geniuses on this continent, but growing into one is no easy matter. Yet you went and provoked Ge Ye, letting him set his sights on you. Besides, even I'm tempted by all the secrets you carry. Hand over the extraordinary treasure, and I'll consider sparing your life."

Lin Feng sneered. Spare his life? What a joke. Not to mention that he had no extraordinary treasure, even if he did, once he handed it over, this old bastard would definitely turn on him immediately to eliminate any future trouble. His only chance now was to rely on himself, stall for time, and wait for reinforcements. With his current strength, facing someone at the peak of Da Dou Shi was absolutely impossible. Now, he could only try that move and gamble with his life!

Lin Feng took out a medicinal pill and swallowed it immediately. The old man's expression changed as Lin Feng's somewhat weakened aura suddenly surged, Dou Qi churning throughout his body.

The old man narrowed his eyes. "A dying struggle. Since you refuse to cherish this chance, don't blame me!"

The old man burst forward, giving Lin Feng no chance to catch his breath. A phantom fist shot out, charging toward Lin Feng with overwhelming force.

Lin Feng shouted, golden light blooming around him. The Undying Scripture circulated as his body was continuously reinforced. He intended to use the Undying Scripture and his physical strength to contend with the old man.

His footwork unfolded, seeming both illusory and real. Afterimages flashed before the old man's eyes. With a bang, the spot where Lin Feng had just stood was blasted into a huge pit by the fist shadow. Lin Feng dodged it, then suddenly rushed toward the old man's back. "Ah!"

Golden light flared as Lin Feng threw a punch. It seemed to tear through the air, carrying a fierce whistling sound and a terrifying presence. The old man's expression changed. With no time to evade, he took a step back, covered himself in a Dou Qi armor, and threw out a punch.

Bang!

A tremendous boom rang out. Waves of air surged outward from the two of them, ravaging the surroundings and destroying all grass and trees within ten meters.

Lin Feng staggered back dozens of steps, while the old man only retreated a few, though his arm had gone somewhat numb.

Lin Feng spat out a mouthful of blood. Was this the gap brought by strength?

The old man's expression grew even colder. He had not expected this fellow's body to be so powerful. That Dou Technique had been pushed to its limit by his physical strength, and even he had nearly been injured by the impact. His arm was still slightly numb.

"Kid, it seems I absolutely cannot let you live. Otherwise, I'm afraid my days won't be easy in the future."

A layer of Dou Qi armor covered the old man's body, something a mere Dou Zhe like Lin Feng could not shake. If not for that Dou Qi armor, had the old man taken that attack head-on with his body alone, Lin Feng was confident he could have injured him.

His internal organs were damaged, but Lin Feng forcibly suppressed his injuries and rose to his feet. He had just taken out another medicinal pill to swallow when the old man gave him no opportunity at all and rushed straight at him. Lin Feng was about to dodge when a figure suddenly flashed before his eyes.

Lin Feng felt a chill run down his spine. He activated his movement technique and was about to evade when he glanced to the side again. At some point, the old man had already appeared on his right.

So fast. Is this the speed of a Da Dou Shi making a move?

Even Phantom Tracing could not shake him off. Instinctively, Lin Feng crossed his arms before his chest, but the old man sneered and swept a kick into Lin Feng's shoulder.

Bang!

Lin Feng crashed viciously into a large tree, cracking its trunk. He spat out another mouthful of blood, then leaped away without a moment's hesitation, vanishing from where he stood.

Boom!

Just as Lin Feng dodged, the tree he had been beside suddenly snapped apart. The old man stood where he was, looking at Lin Feng with a cold smile and a teasing curl of his lips. "Your reactions are quite fast. If you were allowed to grow, you might even reach Dou Wang."

"But for the Misty Cloud Sect, and for my own future safety, I should end you early today. Once you're dead, I'll properly collect your Naring, then take your body apart for analysis. I'd like to see exactly what secrets you possess."

Lin Feng touched his chest. That strike had broken several of his ribs, yet there was not a trace of fear in his eyes. Instead, there was even a faint hint of excitement.

The Undying Scripture circulated on its own, slowly helping him recover from his injuries as a faint golden glow lingered around his body.

Seeing the old man gathering strength across from him, preparing to finish him with a single move, Lin Feng sneered. "Old bastard, then let's see who gets the last laugh."

"Ah!"

All the Dou Qi remaining in his body erupted. The Undying Scripture circulated madly as the Dou Qi of heaven and earth continuously gathered, flowing through his meridians to every part of his body. His cells were transforming, and his meridians were strengthening.

"Eight Inner Gates, First Gate—the Gate of Opening, open!"

An unprecedented aura exploded from Lin Feng's body. A wave of force directly shattered the ground around him. Veins bulged across his body, his muscles reached an unprecedented density, and the potential of every cell was unleashed at this moment.

The old man was shocked. Dou Qi armor covered his body as he charged explosively toward Lin Feng.

"Die!"

Lin Feng likewise shot toward the old man. Wherever he passed, he left behind a long scar in the ground. "Ah!"

The Eight Inner Gates, combined with the Meteor Tear, erupted with unprecedented power.

Boom!

A powerful shockwave erupted from where their fists collided, sweeping outward with crushing force. The grass and trees within dozens of meters were destroyed, and birds and beasts fled in alarm.

Within Wu Tan City, Xiao Zhan and several elders changed expression. "That fluctuation—someone is engaged in a Great Battle outside the city."

Xiao Zhan carefully sensed it. "No, the aura at its center belongs to Feng'er!"

"Quick, hurry over!"

Mittel Auction House.

Grandmaster Gu Ni looked up toward the outskirts of the city, and his expression changed as well. "Interesting. Ya Fei, come with me and take a look."

Xun Er seemed to sense it too. "Feng Ge."

Yao Lao's voice also sounded by Xiao Yan's ear. "It seems your Feng Ge has run into some trouble."

"Teacher, what exactly happened?"

Yao Lao spoke, "Judging by these fluctuations, he must have fought someone at the peak of the Da Dou Shi realm."

Xiao Yan's expression changed as well. He exchanged a glance with Xun Er, and the two immediately understood each other's thoughts, rushing toward the outskirts of the city at the same time.

By the river.

As the smoke dispersed, the ground lay devastated, and even the river water seemed to have evaporated.

The surrounding area was in ruins. Amidst it stood a figure, but in the next second, he crashed to the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief. "H-How is this possible?"

Even at death's door, the old man could not believe that he had actually been defeated by a Dou Zhe.

Lin Feng was in a miserable state, his aura weak and his clothes torn to shreds. White bone was exposed on his arm, and his entire body looked as though it had been drenched in blood.

Seeing Xiao Zhan and the others rushing over, Lin Feng smiled at Xiao Yan before collapsing heavily to the ground.

Xiao Yan rushed over and supported Lin Feng, his eyes filled with worry. "Feng Ge, Feng Ge!"

His voice gradually choked up. "Teacher, Teacher, how is Feng Ge? Please, take a look at him."

Yao Lao's voice came through. "The situation is rather dire. His body is badly damaged, barely any Dou Qi remains in him, and his life force is almost completely cut off."

Xiao Yan's heart sank, but in the next moment, he sensed a slight change in Feng Ge's body.

"This is..."

The Undying Scripture within Lin Feng's body began operating on its own. The Meteor Tear worked together with the Undying Scripture and actually began repairing his body.

Even Yao Lao was utterly shocked. "This brat has more secrets than anyone could imagine."

"Teacher, what's happening?"

"Don't worry. This brat's cultivation technique is strange, and he has many secrets. He won't go down so easily. Bring him back and let him rest properly. He'll recover on his own."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Zhan and the others stepped forward as well to examine him. They discovered that aside from looking terrifying, Lin Feng did not seem to be seriously harmed.

The group looked around at the surroundings and then at the dead old man, their shock deepening. "He was actually a peak Da Dou Shi expert!"

Everyone drew a sharp breath. This man had actually been a peak Da Dou Shi expert. Lin Feng had fought him, survived, and even killed him. This was simply...

Terrifying!

Grandmaster Gu Ni and Ya Fei looked at the young man being guarded by the Xiao Family members, unable to conceal their shock.

"He actually killed a peak Da Dou Shi expert with the strength of a Dou Zhe!"

Moreover, judging from the devastation around them, one could easily imagine just how intense the battle had been.

"This child must never be offended. We can only befriend him."

This was everyone's thought, and it was also the thought of Grandmaster Gu Ni and Ya Fei.

Before long, news that Lin Feng had slain a peak Da Dou Shi expert with the strength of a Dou Zhe spread throughout the city.

The entirety of Wu Tan City erupted once more. After Xiao Yan, the Xiao Family had produced an even more powerful prodigy!

At such a young age, he had killed a Da Dou Shi while only a Dou Zhe!

What terrifying strength! What a shocking feat!

From this moment onward, Lin Feng's name resounded throughout all of Wu Tan City!

The contract has already been sent out, so everyone can dive in without worry! This is also the first fanfiction I've written. If there's anything poorly written, please feel free to offer guidance. Thank you for your support!