Killing the Heart

Killing the Man, Destroying the Heart

Wei Changqing's Burning Passion Spear Technique was second to none in Zhushan Town—even in the nearby towns, no one dared claim first place over him. His attainments in spear technique could be said to have already gone ahead of his cultivation.

If Jiang Feng truly defeated Wei Changqing with spear technique, then it would really be killing the man and destroying the heart.

"Wei Changqing, you pride yourself on your superior spear technique and take it as your glory. Today, I'll use your own Burning Passion Spear Technique to send you to the afterlife!"

The moment Jiang Feng said this, while everyone was still horrified, he had already attacked.

The instant he made his move, it was indeed Wei Changqing's Burning Passion Spear Technique!

That was right. Just now, while Jiang Feng had been dodging Wei Changqing's encircling spear attacks, he had also learned this Burning Passion Spear Technique that Wei Changqing was so proud of. He had never come into contact with spear techniques before, so although he could see the flaws and shortcomings within it, he had no way to improve it. Therefore, he could only comprehend it to its current utmost limit and use it to crush Wei Changqing's mind.

"It really is Wei Changqing's Burning Passion Spear Technique—it's truly the Burning Passion Spear Technique!" Everyone saw it clearly.

"Heavens, this Jiang Feng first learned Wei Changqing's Evergreen Fist, and now he's learned Wei Changqing's Burning Passion Spear Technique too. How did he do it?"

"Using Wei Changqing's own moves to defeat Wei Changqing, this is... this is to make Wei Changqing have no place to hide his shame!"

"So ruthless. What a ruthless way to destroy the heart!"

On the arena, Jiang Feng drove the Burning Passion Spear Technique and fought together with Wei Changqing.

Wei Changqing discovered in terror that the Burning Passion Spear Technique Jiang Feng displayed was not only no inferior to his own, it even grasped the true intent better than he did.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" At this moment, Wei Changqing's mind had already neared the verge of collapse.

Ever since he had received guidance from that extraordinary, transcendent expert, he had bitterly studied it for more than ten years before tempering his spear technique to this level. Yet Jiang Feng had not only learned it at a glance, but had even surpassed him in his grasp of the true intent.

With his mind collapsing, Wei Changqing had no strength at all to contend with Jiang Feng.

"Wei Changqing's moves haven't lost, but his heart has already lost!" In the stands, Nie Hu and the Dragon Tower Master exchanged a glance.

"Should we save him?" the Dragon Tower Master asked. "He is, after all, the town's guard captain. If we let him be killed, you may find it hard to answer for it."

"With your strength and mine, do you think we can save him?" Nie Hu asked in return.

Though his strength was quite a bit higher than Wei Changqing's, and perhaps evenly matched with Jiang Feng's, in the current situation, with Jiang Feng determined to have Wei Changqing dead, he had no possibility of saving him.

What was more, he, Nie Hu, also very much wanted Wei Changqing dead!

The Dragon Tower Master naturally understood Nie Hu's calculations. Borrowing Jiang Feng's hand to kill Wei Changqing would greatly please him. As for whether the Qi Family would lay blame afterward, Nie Hu was not worried. Even if the Qi Family did lay blame, they would only blame Jiang Feng.

"It seems that after this matter, I must report to the Imperial Family as soon as possible. The Qi Family's power is great; for them to strangle Jiang Feng in the cradle would be as easy as lifting a hand. We absolutely cannot let the Qi Family have their way." The Dragon Tower Master had already made up his mind.

"As for Wei Changqing..." The Dragon Tower Master gave a cold laugh. "A man like that deserves death."

On the arena, Wei Changqing retreated step by step, already without the slightest chance of victory. His life and death were entirely in Jiang Feng's hands.

"Jiang Feng, I admit defeat, I admit defeat!" Wei Changqing's mind had scattered, and he had lost all will to fight. To beg for his life, he actually opened his mouth and conceded.

"Do you think I'll let you go?" Jiang Feng's blood-red eyes were cold. He had long looked forward to this day in his heart. To be able to personally behead Wei Changqing was something he had yearned for so badly he could not get it soon enough—how could he give it up because Wei Changqing begged for mercy?

"You bastard!" Wei Changqing knew in his heart that Jiang Feng would absolutely never let him go, and he rose up in a counterattack.

But facing Jiang Feng's spear technique that swept through dry weeds and rotten wood, he could not even complete his spear moves. How could he counterattack?

"He's going to lose. Wei Changqing is going to lose!"

"Jiang Feng is so fierce—he's actually really going to kill Wei Changqing!"

"He deserves it. When Wei Changqing framed Jiang Yunhai back then, did he ever think that a mere three years later, he would die at the hands of Jiang Yunhai's son, Jiang Feng?"

"Go die!" Jiang Feng roared. Spear shadows filled the sky, enveloping Wei Changqing from every direction. Wherever the spear momentum pointed, Wei Changqing's vitality had already been completely locked down!

Wei Changqing swung the long spear in his hands horizontally, wanting to rely on the hardness of the shaft to block that spear thrust straight toward his heart!

However, things went against his wishes!

Under Jiang Feng's attack, where powerful spear momentum and strength fused as one, that spear shaft actually snapped in an instant.

This strike possessed at least one hundred thousand jin of attacking force!

Before everyone's eyes, Jiang Feng's spear tip drove straight into Wei Changqing's chest and pierced through with a single strike!

The spear shadows that filled the sky even shattered the black armor over Wei Changqing's entire body!

Wei Changqing's face instantly turned ashen, blood pouring down from the corner of his mouth with a splattering rush. The life on his face vanished completely within three breaths, and the expression in his eyes gradually changed from hatred into emptiness!

"He's dead!"

Everyone came back to their senses.

Wei Changqing was dead!

Jiang Feng released his right hand from the spear. Losing his support, Wei Changqing toppled forward, the spear shaft propping against the ground and supporting him as he stood slanted on the arena. What a shocking sight it was!

Silence. Deathly silence!

At this moment, in all of Town Central Square, everyone held their breath. In a square packed with tens of thousands of people, even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

In everyone's hearts, aside from shock, only a stretch of utter emptiness remained. Even those important, reputable figures in the stands were silent.

"Jiang Feng, Jiang Feng!"

Suddenly, Xiang Pang stood out, raised his right hand, and shouted Jiang Feng's name.

Zhuang Yan immediately responded, following him in shouting.

Below the arena, someone in the crowd immediately answered the call. In the blink of an eye, the crowd was utterly ignited. Everyone stood, shouting Jiang Feng's name. Even among those in the stands, some could not help bouncing to their feet.

Jiang Feng stood proudly atop the arena, hands clasped behind his back, chest lifted and head raised as he gazed at the distant sky.

At this moment—he, Jiang Feng, had no equal in brilliance!!!

After today's battle, he, Jiang Feng, had finally truly stepped onto the path of the strong!

"Jiang Feng!" At some point, Nie Xiaoyue had already arrived behind Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng turned and looked at this strong-willed favored daughter of heaven, his expression as still as an ancient well.

Nie Xiaoyue bit her teeth, bent both knees, and knelt down then and there.

"I accept my defeat wholeheartedly. According to our wager, I am entirely at your disposal. Even if you tell me to die, I absolutely won't furrow my brow."

"Xiaoyue!" Yu Feng called anxiously from behind.

Nie Xiaoyue prostrated herself, kneeling in obeisance before Jiang Feng.

At this moment, in everyone's eyes, Nie Xiaoyue's kneeling was not abrupt. She, Nie Xiaoyue, was a favored daughter of heaven, but there was nothing she could do against Jiang Feng's ten-thousand-zhang radiance.

Jiang Feng looked down at Nie Xiaoyue, took two steps forward, and slowly spoke. "You and I had no old grudge. This all came about because you were bent on being strong and winning. However, rest assured, I have no intention of taking your life..."

Receiving this promise from Jiang Feng, Nie Xiaoyue instantly relaxed a great deal. Though she had lost willingly and wholeheartedly, and even if Jiang Feng wanted her dead she would obey, that did not mean she wanted to die. Though her brilliance could not compare to Jiang Feng's, she also had a bright future ahead of her.

"I have one request..." Jiang Feng naturally had to claim his wager. "I want to enter your Nie Family Library and go into seclusion for half a month. Can you decide that?"

When Nie Xiaoyue heard this, she thought, What kind of request is that?

"Of course!" A voice came from behind; it was Nie Hu, who had arrived on the arena. "Although my Nie family is not a great clan, our collection is rich, with quite a few categories. If you are willing, you may enter and leave as you please."

"In that case, many thanks, Mayor." Jiang Feng lifted a hand.

"I should be the one thanking you," Nie Hu said smoothly. "For sparing my Xiaoyue's life, my Nie family owes you a favor."

Jiang Feng did not waste words either. Toward Nie Hu, he had never had any favorable impression, and he would absolutely not change that just because Nie Hu agreed to let him enter the library. If he did not have strength now, Nie Hu would not even bother to look at him properly.

"The competition has already ended. Mayor, please continue presiding over the scene," Jiang Feng reminded him.

"Of course." Nie Hu nodded and raised both hands. The crowd quieted down.