Peak of Humanity, Dragon Tiger Old Celestial Master!

At Danzo's command, dozens of elite ninja lying in ambush nearby immediately swooped in, surrounding Chen Feng and Xiao Meng.

"Just as I thought, there was an ambush waiting."

Chen Feng raised his brow slightly.

Danzo said coldly, "I'll give you one last chance. Hand over the Inheritance Method, or you'll suffer for it."

"If you want it, come take it yourself."

Chen Feng's expression did not change.

Hearing this, Danzo stopped wasting words and merely said coldly, "Take them alive."

As soon as he spoke, the dozens of Root ninja surrounding them charged forward without hesitation, launching their encirclement and assault.

Seeing this, Xiao Meng unleashed World Losing Color, covering an area of over a hundred zhang around them.

In an instant, everyone felt their feet grow heavy. Their movements slowed involuntarily, and even the flow of their chakra became somewhat sluggish.

However, Danzo had already made arrangements before the plan began. Two jonin and several chunin immediately attacked Xiao Meng's position, keeping her tightly occupied.

The others all rushed toward Chen Feng.

To ensure that this operation succeeded without fail, everyone who had come was an elite of Root. Aside from several jonin, the rest were all experienced chunin.

Faced with everyone's siege, Chen Feng could only fend them off while carefully dodging.

Yet the difference in their numbers was simply too great. After several exchanges, he was beginning to struggle.

Even so, he did not immediately summon the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Though this battle was dangerous, it was also a good opportunity to temper himself.

With a thought, he lightly tapped the system panel. Feng Hou Qi Men upgraded once more, rising from "First Glimpse of the Path" to "Slightly Accomplished."

At the same time, more than half of the two thousand-plus reputation points he had painstakingly accumulated were consumed.

Immediately afterward, a vast surge of energy erupted from within him, turning into billowing currents that spread outward. His strength rose by another level, reaching the true standard of a jonin!

Watching the Root ninja charge at him without pause, battle intent flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. Now he could finally have a proper fight.

With that thought, he moved his sword fingers and cried softly, "Li, Firefly Streamer!"

In an instant, a dense cluster of sparks burst forth, swelling in the wind and transforming into scorching fireballs that blasted ahead, injuring two chunin.

At that moment, enemies attacked from the side as well. Their sharp kunai glinted with chilling light beneath the sun.

Chen Feng's expression shifted. His body swayed slightly, and an unusual metallic gleam flashed across him. "Gen, Kunlun!"

At once, his body underwent a wondrous transformation. His bones and muscles became as solid as rock and as hard as steel, impossible for ordinary weapons to shake.

The sharp kunai struck his skin as though they had hit raw iron, unable to pierce even an inch.

Chen Feng threw out his fists and palms, knocking several more ninja to the ground.

Seeing how formidable his taijutsu was, the Root ninja unleashed a ninjutsu. "Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"

Their hands rapidly formed seals, and dense fireballs shot forth, striking straight at Chen Feng.

Chen Feng swiftly raised his left hand and said softly, "Kan, Water Mirror!"

As his inner energy surged, a stream of clear water appeared out of thin air, forming a transparent water mirror before him.

The fireballs struck the mirror head-on, sending ripples across its surface. The water mirror suddenly shattered, while the fierce fireballs were reflected back.

The sight startled everyone. They had never seen a method capable of reflecting ninjutsu.

In the instant they were stunned, Chen Feng took the initiative to attack. The Qimen Art began circulating again, and a whirlwind coiled around his legs.

"Xun, Gale!"

In an instant, his speed surged. In the blink of an eye, he had dashed out.

The Root ninja came back to their senses and were about to continue their assault. But then Chen Feng moved his sword fingers and shouted, "Dui, Luan Jin Duo!"

Invisible energy rippled outward. The air within several zhang around Chen Feng suddenly fell silent, and everyone's movements slowed dozens of times over.

"Zhen, Thunderstorm!"

A dazzling mass of lightning condensed between his palms before exploding violently. Bolts of lightning blasted in every direction, severely wounding several ninja nearby.

In just this short time, no fewer than ten Root ninja had already been killed or injured at his hands.

Seeing this, the remaining ninja were filled with fear, and their advance faltered slightly.

Danzo, who had been watching from the side, could not help but snort coldly. "What a bunch of trash!"

With so many men, they still could not capture a single youth. It was utterly humiliating.

If this stalemate continued and the other party found an opportunity to escape, things would become very troublesome.

At that thought, he could no longer hold back and decided to act personally.

His figure flashed, vanishing from where he stood. In a blur, he appeared before Chen Feng, the kunai in his hand slashing fiercely toward Chen Feng's vital point.

Chen Feng's expression changed as he narrowly avoided the strike.

He then raised both arms and blocked another kick from his opponent. The tremendous force made his body tremble slightly, and he retreated several steps before dissipating the impact.

Looking at Danzo before him, Chen Feng's expression turned serious. "As expected of the renowned leader of Root. Not only did you set an ambush with so many people, but you even personally launched a sneak attack."

Hearing this mockery, Danzo merely said coldly, "Everything I do is for Konoha."

Chen Feng could not help but sneer at that.

This old bastard kept claiming it was for Konoha, but in truth, he was an out-and-out ambitious schemer. To retain power and ascend to the position of Hokage, there was nothing he would not do.

Perhaps in his mind, Konoha and himself were one and the same. In his way of thinking, only he could represent the village.

Anyone who refused to obey his orders was as good as committing treason.

Danzo stepped closer, saying, "Since I am acting personally today, you are destined to be unable to escape."

He was still very confident in his own strength. Though he could not compare to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he was undoubtedly at Kage Level.

In the Shinobi World, Kage Level represented the pinnacle. Even the most ordinary Kage was far stronger than a jonin.

"Then let's try it."

Chen Feng said without changing expression.

Danzo said, "You think you can rely on that summoned beast, don't you? Stop struggling. I have already set up a formation here. No Summoning Technique can be used."

Chen Feng raised his brow slightly and chuckled. "Old man, you really came prepared. But do you think that means you've got me cornered?"

Don't forget, I still have one unused draw chance.

The enormous roulette wheel in his mind spun rapidly, and the pointer finally stopped on a small section.

Congratulations, Host. You have obtained a permanent Character Card: Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master, Zhang Zhiwei!