The Ten-Day Pact Approaches

The palm and claw clashed fiercely!

There was no earth-shattering roar as expected, only a muffled sound like a drumbeat!

Nalan Qing's ferocious, triumphant grin froze instantly, replaced by boundless shock and disbelief!

He felt as if his full-power Wind Splitting Claw had struck an ancient, unmoving iron mountain!

No, it was even harder and more immovable than an iron mountain!

The counter-force that rebounded was potent, domineering, and unstoppable, carrying a sense of crushing superiority from a life-level he had never experienced!

"Crack!"

A crisp, bone-chilling sound of cracking bone echoed clearly in everyone's ears.

"Ah—!"

Nalan Qing let out an extremely piercing scream. His entire right arm, from wrist to shoulder blade, shattered bone by bone under the force of that palm strike!

It bent at an unnatural angle, white bone fragments even piercing the flesh, exposing themselves to the air with dripping blood!

This wasn't the end!

The immense force did not dissipate; like a raging sea, it continued to surge into Nalan Qing's body!

His protective True Essence was as fragile as paper before this power, scattering instantly!

"Pfft!"

Nalan Qing spewed blood, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string. He slammed heavily against the hard wall of the assembly hall with a dull thud, then slid softly to the ground.

He curled into a ball, only able to exhale, not inhale. He was clearly beyond saving.

[Ding! Successfully executed the Nalan Family Head, gaining 2000 Slaughter Points!]

The cold notification sound rang out on time.

The entire place fell silent!

So quiet you could hear a pin drop!

The mockery and satisfaction on Wang Xiong and Li Wanshan's faces froze completely. Their pupils dilated to the extreme as they stared intently at the dying Nalan Qing.

Then, they abruptly turned their gaze to the young man in the center of the arena, who was slowly retracting his palm, his expression still terrifyingly calm.

An icy chill surged uncontrollably from the soles of their feet to the crown of their heads!

How could this be?!

Nalan Qing, a Sixth Rank martial master, one of Black Rock City's top experts.

He was actually… killed by Lin Feng's palm strike?!

Not by luck, not by trickery, but a true, crushing kill!

Was Lin Feng's earlier appearance of struggling and being in danger all a pretense?!

Shen Mo sat above, a faint hint of surprise flickering in his deep eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding and admiration.

He truly hadn't misjudged the person.

Lin Feng didn't even glance at the dying Nalan Qing, as if he had merely swatted away an annoying fly.

He turned to Shen Mo, cupped his hands slightly, and his voice broke the silence.

"My lord, the sparring has concluded.

The Nalan Family Head… was outmatched and regrettably defeated. As agreed, the Nalan Family must offer one Earth-grade martial art."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable power.

Wang Xiong and Li Wanshan's throats felt dry, their lips moved, but they couldn't utter a single word.

Their gazes towards Lin Feng were filled with terror and a deeply hidden malice.

Nalan Qing's death was not only a huge loss for the Nalan Family but also a heavy blow to their three-family alliance!

This brat had become a major threat!

Shen Mo looked at Lin Feng deeply and nodded, "I and everyone present are witnesses; the bet is valid.

The Northern Garrison Command will send people to collect the Nalan Family's Earth-grade martial art later."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Lin Feng with a hint of inquiry, "Lin Feng, although you killed Nalan Qing, your realm is still only Seventh Rank… You need corresponding martial arts to protect yourself.

In addition to the Earth-grade martial art from the Nalan Family, I will also grant you permission to apply for an Earth-grade movement technique and an Earth-grade saber technique from the Northern Garrison Command.

Do you need them?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Xiong and Li Wanshan's hearts trembled even more.

Shen Mo was clearly intending to cultivate Lin Feng greatly!

An Earth-grade movement technique! An Earth-grade saber technique! Plus the one from the Nalan Family…

Lin Feng would instantly possess three Earth-grade martial arts!

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This treatment is extremely rare, even within the entire Northern Garrison Command!

Lin Feng's heart stirred. This was exactly what he needed.

For offense, he had the "Ocean Overturning Mountain Splitting Palm" and the saber technique he was about to obtain. For defense and foundation, he had the "Azure Dragon Transformation Art." His only weakness was his movement technique.

He immediately said, "Thank you, Commander!

Your subordinate is in need of a movement technique and a saber technique!"

"Good!" Shen Mo acted without delay and immediately gave orders, "Guards! Take my token. One team, go to the Garrison Command's treasury and retrieve the "Soaring Dragon Astonishing Swan Step" movement technique manual and the "Heavenly Gang Blood Burning Saber" technique manual.

Another team, immediately proceed to the Nalan Family's vault and search for their ancestral Earth-grade martial art, the "Golden Metal Wind Splitting Art"!

Return swiftly!"

"Yes!" A resolute response echoed from outside the hall, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps fading away.

Wang Xiong and Li Wanshan watched Shen Mo issue his orders, their hearts filled with a mixture of emotions – shock and anger, yet they were powerless to stop it.

They knew that from this moment on, the landscape of Black Rock City would truly begin to change.

And all of this stemmed from the figure of the young man in the center of the room.

The wait wasn't long, but for Wang and Li, it felt like an eternity.

Before long, the two teams returned.

"Reporting, Commander! The manuals for "Soaring Dragon Astonishing Swan Step" and "Heavenly Gang Blood Burning Saber" have been retrieved!"

"Reporting, Commander! The Nalan Family's "Golden Metal Wind Splitting Art" has been acquired!"

Three manuals, exuding an ancient aura and faintly emitting energy fluctuations, were presented to Lin Feng on a tray.

"Soaring Dragon Astonishing Swan Step," an Earth-grade low-rank movement technique. When mastered, one moves like a soaring dragon and strikes like an astonishing swan, with greatly increased speed and unpredictable shifts.

"Heavenly Gang Blood Burning Saber," an Earth-grade low-rank saber technique. Its moves are ruthless and sharp, exuding a fierce killing intent, born for combat. It is said to originate from the military and was improved by the Northern Garrison Command, making its power even greater.

"Golden Metal Wind Splitting Art," an Earth-grade low-rank cultivation technique, the Nalan Family's treasured art. It contains the sharp essence of golden metal, and the True Essence cultivated through it is incomparably keen, making it unstoppable when paired with the Wind Splitting Claw.

Lin Feng's gaze swept over the three manuals, his heart settling.

With these, his strength would undergo another leap in a short period!

He reached out, steadily picked up the three manuals, and tucked them into his embrace.

This scene caused Wang Xiong's eye to twitch uncontrollably.

He could no longer hold back. Taking a deep breath, he forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart and spoke sinisterly, attempting to regain some semblance of dignity.

"Lin Feng! Don't get too smug!

We, the three great families, will never forget the enmity of Brother Nalan!

Don't forget, the Ten-Day Pact is approaching! My son, Wang Teng, has already arrived in Black Rock City!

When the appointed time comes, it will be the moment of your demise! At that time, let's see if you can still be so arrogant!"

When he mentioned the name "Wang Teng," his tone involuntarily carried a sense of confidence and pride.

Wang Teng, the legitimate son of the Wang Family, was also his greatest reliance. At only twenty years old, he was already the number one expert on the Yellow Ranking.

He had once crossed two major realms to kill a Fifth Rank martial artist, making him the strongest contemporary among the lower three ranks of the Great Qian Dynasty!

Furthermore, he had been accepted as a disciple by the great sect "Mysterious Cloud Sect" in the prefectural city, possessing an unfathomable background!

In his opinion, even if Lin Feng had some fortuitous encounters, he could never be a match for Wang Teng, who cultivated in a sect!

Li Wanshan also seemed to grasp a lifeline and chimed in.

"Indeed! Nephew Wang Teng is a heavenly prodigy, a dragon among men! Lin Feng, your arrogance won't last long!"

They attempted to use Wang Teng's prestige to suppress the powerful aura Lin Feng had just established and salvage some face.

Hearing this, Lin Feng slowly turned his head and looked at the outwardly fierce but inwardly weak Wang Xiong, a cold, mocking curve suddenly appearing on his lips.

"Wang Teng?"

He softly uttered the two words, his tone flat but carrying an extreme disdain.

"Why wait until ten days later?"

Lin Feng took a step forward, his gaze like two tangible ice picks, piercing directly at Wang Xiong:

"You can have him come here to die right now."

"I, Lin Feng, will be waiting for him here."

As his voice fell, the entire council hall fell into silence once more.

Wang Xiong and Li Wanshan were completely stunned on the spot, their mouths agape, like ducks whose necks had been squeezed.

To advance the Ten-Day Pact ahead of schedule?

How... how did he dare?!

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