However, the phantom quickly entered Lin Taichu's body and vanished.
"So it was you playing tricks." Gui Feng muttered.
"So what if I was?" Lin Taichu said coldly as he slowly walked toward Gui Feng.
"You're courting death!" Gui Feng roared. The energy of heaven and earth immediately gathered around him and poured into his body, and a terrifying pressure descended.
Crack! The void shattered, as though unable to withstand the terrifying aura emanating from Gui Feng. His body rapidly grew taller and broader, swelling several times over within a few breaths until he became a giant towering between heaven and earth.
He raised his Great Axe and viciously chopped down at Lin Taichu, intending to split him in two.
Lin Taichu's gaze sharpened. He stepped forward to meet the descending Great Axe and threw a punch.
Bang! A dull collision echoed through the air.
Lin Taichu did not move an inch, while Gui Feng's enormous body flew backward uncontrollably and crashed into Ice Lake, sending huge waves splashing in every direction.
"Cough, cough..." Gui Feng rose while clutching his chest, his eyes fixed on Lin Taichu. "Your strength..."
"I only used thirty percent of my strength just now," Lin Taichu said calmly. He knew that there was no honor in dealing with greedy, cunning bandits. Besides, Gui Feng had tried to rob him, so Lin Taichu naturally had not held back.
Gui Feng's face darkened as he stared at Lin Taichu warily.
"Gui Feng, shouldn't it be my turn now?" A mocking smile curled across Lin Taichu's lips.
Gui Feng's eyelids twitched. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Your Excellency is indeed stronger than me. I no longer want the Ice Heart Saint Lotus. Farewell!"
With that, Gui Feng turned to leave.
Seeing that Gui Feng wanted to