Black Tiger Demon

Lin Feng's left palm, imbued with his final reserves of internal energy and a resolve to end the fight, carried the might of the Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm. It was mere inches from crushing Cao Meng's skull!

At this critical juncture—

"ROAR—!!!"

A deafening, inhuman roar erupted from Cao Meng's throat!

It was no longer human, filled with primal ferocity and savagery. The sound wave, laced with terrifying demonic energy, surged outwards like a tangible shockwave!

Lin Feng, caught directly in its path, felt his eardrums pierce and his Blood Essence churn. The descending palm strike was abruptly halted by this sudden sonic assault!

In that instant, Cao Meng's body underwent a horrifying transformation!

His previously sinister human face contorted and stretched. Muscles bulged beneath his skin, and black fur, like steel needles, burst through his clothes and grew wildly!

His hands morphed into claws, flashing with cold light.

His body rapidly expanded, tearing his black brocade robe to shreds!

In the blink of an eye, the figure standing before Lin Feng was no longer human, but a massive black tiger, nearly ten feet long, its eyes glowing with bloodlust, fangs bared, and its entire body covered in pitch-black fur!

A demonic aura, far purer, more savage, and more oppressive than before, swept through the entire front courtyard of the stone fort like a storm!

A Sixth Rank Heavenly Demon! And at the peak of Sixth Rank!

The pressure it exuded made Lin Feng, who had just broken through to the mid-Seventh Rank, feel a suffocating weight!

"Insignificant ant! How dare you injure my true form!" the black tiger spoke, its voice a deep rumble like thunder, filled with boundless rage and killing intent. "To force me to reveal my true self, you have reason to be proud! Now, experience true despair!"

The massive tiger claw, accompanied by a shriek that tore through the air, descended upon Lin Feng with speed and power far exceeding anything before. Lin Feng, momentarily stunned by the sudden change, was directly in its path!

This claw strike was capable of shattering metal and splitting stone!

A potent sense of danger washed over Lin Feng!

His pupils contracted sharply. He poured all his effort into his movement technique, retreating rapidly. Simultaneously, he crossed his palms, unleashing a surging torrent of layered palm force in an attempt to block.

"BOOM!"

The tiger claw collided with his palm force. Lin Feng felt his own palm strike, capable of shattering hardened steel, impact something as unyielding as an ancient mountain.

Not only did it fail to budge the claw, but it was directly scattered by the terrifying, irresistible demonic energy!

"Pfft!"

He could no longer suppress the churning Blood Essence within him. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body felt as if it had been struck by a colossal hammer. He was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the outer wall of the stone fort, which cracked with fine lines.

"Cough, cough..." Lin Feng knelt on one knee, coughing up more clotted blood. His internal energy was in disarray, and his internal organs were injured. It was clear he had sustained significant internal damage.

The Black Tiger Demon approached slowly, its steps exuding an oppressive aura. Its crimson eyes were filled with mockery and cruelty.

"Well, human? Before my true power, your pathetic palm techniques are nothing more than a tickle! Where is your arrogance now? Keep going!"

Lin Feng propped himself up with his hand, struggling to lift his head. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, but the coldness and fighting spirit in his eyes had not diminished. Instead, he let out a sneer.

"Heh... so you're a beast wearing human skin. No wonder you hide your head and tail, only daring to act like a king in this mountain stronghold."

"Facing death, you still dare to be defiant!" The Black Tiger Demon was enraged. It lunged forward with blinding speed, its claws sweeping out again, carrying a chilling demonic wind. "I'll tear you to shreds!"

Lin Feng forced himself to gather energy, using the Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm to block.

However, the absolute disparity in cultivation and power caused him to be sent flying again. Several deep, bone-chilling claw marks appeared on his body, bleeding profusely. His aura grew increasingly weak.

"Hahaha! Weak! Too weak!" The Black Tiger Demon let out a wild laugh, reveling in the thrill of its prey's dying struggle. "Is this the limit of your human geniuses? You can't even warm me up!"

Feeling his internal energy rapidly depleting and his injuries worsening, Lin Feng listened to the grating mockery, but his gaze grew calmer.

Can't find the book title, try searching for the author! Maybe the title was changed!

His consciousness sank into his mind. The 1750 Slaughter Points glowed enticingly.

Not enough! My current strength is far from enough! I need more power! I need... to break through my limits!

"System!" Lin Feng roared in his mind. "Upgrade the Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm for me!"

[Consuming 1500 Slaughter Points, Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm breaks through the shackles of perfection and advances to the realm of Unity of Man and Heaven!]

[Comprehended Martial Dao True Intent: Ocean Overturning Palm Intent!]

[Comprehended Martial Dao True Intent: Mountain Splitting Palm Intent!]

[Current total Slaughter Points: 250]

BOOM!

It was as if a thunderclap had struck the depths of his soul!

It wasn't a surge in the total amount of internal energy, but a fundamental transformation. A profound understanding of "palm techniques," "power," and "rules" integrated into every inch of Lin Feng's flesh and blood, every strand of his soul!

All the profound essence of the Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm, which had been at the perfect level, was now completely connected, sublimated, and surpassed!

The palm technique was no longer merely a set of moves; it had become a part of his instinct, even touching upon a sliver of the power of heaven and earth!

His left palm lifted slightly, gathering faint azure mist, as if holding up a boundless, surging ocean. The artistic conception was profound and vast, encompassing all things yet harboring destruction—this was the intent of Ocean Overturning!

His right palm pressed down, a heavy, solid, terrifying will that could break anything coalescing, as if it could suppress the earth and split mountains—this was the intent of Mountain Splitting!

Unity of Man and Heaven! The palm intent formed on its own!

The dispirited state Lin Feng was in vanished completely. Although his injuries remained and his internal energy had not recovered.

That spontaneously generated "momentum," however, made the relentlessly advancing Black Tiger Demon halt abruptly. For the first time, a look of startled uncertainty appeared in its blood-red tiger eyes.

"Putting on a show!" The Black Tiger Demon suppressed a trace of unease in its heart, roared, and pounced again, its demonic power erupting to its fullest. Its claws shot straight for Lin Feng's head, "Die for me!"

This time, Lin Feng did not retreat.

He slowly raised his eyes. His gaze was tranquil, like a deep pool, or perhaps reflecting the passage of ages.

"Beast, you are a beast after all."

Before his words even finished, both his palms struck out!

His left palm traced an arcane arc, the Ocean Overturning palm intent flowing, seemingly gently meeting the terrifying tiger claws.

The moment they touched, the power of ultimate softness erupted, like the boundless ocean, absorbing, guiding, deflecting, and dissipating the fierce demonic power into nothingness!

His right palm, striking after but arriving first, condensed the Mountain Splitting palm intent to its extreme, transforming into an incredibly solid palm strike that could shatter anything. It pierced through the deflected barrier of demonic power and landed squarely on the Black Tiger Demon's broad chest!

"Bang!!!"

A muffled explosion, like striking leather!

The Black Tiger Demon's massive charging body suddenly stiffened. Then, it shot backward even faster than it had advanced, letting out a pained and disbelieving roar!

"Roar—!!!"

It crashed heavily to the ground, tumbling several yards. On its chest, fur and bone harder than fine steel.

A clear palm print had caved in. Wisps of bloody, fishy-scented demonic blood seeped from its mouth, nose, and the wound on its chest!

It struggled to stand but lacked the strength.

It could only lift its massive head, staring intently at the figure still standing, its entire being seemingly merging with heaven and earth.

Its tiger eyes were filled with extreme shock and terror!

"Palm... palm intent?! Unity of Man and Heaven?! This is impossible!!"