Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Sword Qi Domain
BOOM...
A golden streak fell from the sky, compressing the air within a radius of ten zhang into a transparent crystal ball, causing the ground beneath to sink gradually.
The imminent sense of crisis made every hair on Luo Feng’s back stand on end.
WHOOSH!
Pushing the Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit, Luo Feng transformed into a series of afterimages, darting forward to evade the area covered by the golden streak.
"Your Qinggong is decent, but sadly, it’s just a futile struggle! Die!"
Duanmu Xiong sneered, flicking his large sleeve, and the golden streak suddenly accelerated, bearing down on Luo Feng.
Damn it!
Feeling the approaching strong wind, Luo Feng was filled with horror.
The Gang Qi of an Eighth-Level Hell Realm Martial Artist could not be controlled once it left the body.
A Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist, however, was different.
Martial Artists of the Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm possessed spiritual Yuan Qi that could be manipulated at will. This was what made them terrifying.
Do I really have to use this?
Gazing back at the golden streak that seemed to grind the void behind him, Luo Feng secretly clenched his teeth. He immediately stroked his storage ring, and the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit fell into his hand.
"Duanmu, old dog, taste this!"
L Luo Feng shouted, recklessly infusing all his Yuan Qi into the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit and tossing it.
WHOOSH!
The Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit transformed into a red line of fire, shooting towards Duanmu Xiong.
"You think a hidden weapon can hurt me? Such an ignorant child!"
Duanmu Xiong laughed derisively, waved his hand, and a golden light blocked the path of the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit.
Seeing this, a cold smirk touched Luo Feng’s lips. He pushed the Teng Dragon’s Step to its absolute limit, and his figure flashed into the distance.
BUZZ!
The Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit and the golden streak violently collided.
Suddenly, a shrill sound echoed as the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit transformed into countless streams of flaming Sword Qi, bursting forth and forming a dazzling vortex of Sword Qi that radiated deadly energy in every direction.
SCREEECH... SCREEECH... SCREEECH...
With the point of collision as the center, the surrounding trees, shattered stones, and even the air itself were shredded by the Sword Qi. Duanmu Xiong’s golden Gang Qi vanished in the blink of an eye.
"What! This is... the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit!"
Duanmu Xiong stared at the vortex of Sword Qi, his heart pounding. His gaze pierced through the Sword Qi, locking firmly onto Luo Feng, who had already retreated into the distance.
"Boy, you actually possess such a heavenly treasure! You..."
Duanmu Xiong roared, his words abruptly cut short.
The Sword Qi field formed by the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit expanded incredibly fast, reaching him in an instant.
The oppressive force hitting him head-on felt like a mountain of knives, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"Panluo Golden Body!"
Duanmu Xiong bellowed. Nine golden halos suddenly appeared above his head, and his entire body erupted with a dazzling golden glow. He looked like a golden statue, his aura soaring sky-high.
SCREEECH! SCREEECH... SCREEECH...
The storm of Sword Qi moved with unbelievable speed, engulfing Duanmu Xiong in an instant.
Endless Sword Qi slashed against Duanmu Xiong’s body, producing an ear-piercing sound like blades scraping against steel.
"Luo Feng, the next time I catch you, I’ll tear you to pieces!"
Duanmu Xiong’s roar, decidedly frantic, echoed from within the Sword Qi storm.
He had originally thought that killing Luo Feng would be an effortless task once he made his move.
He had never expected his opponent to possess an invaluable treasure like the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit.
The Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit was formed from the purest Sword Qi between heaven and earth, making it incredibly sharp. Even though his Panluo Golden Body Skill had already reached the ninth stage, granting him the protection of nine rings, he dared not be careless.
WHOOSH!
With ten Qi Dragons swirling around him, Luo Feng shot a thousand meters away in a single breath before finally halting.
Looking back, even though Luo Feng had been prepared, he couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath.
The entire space before him was filled with crimson Sword Qi, covering an area hundreds of meters wide. It looked like a swarm of locusts; from afar, it resembled a world made of Sword Qi!
Even at a considerable distance, the chilling aura that threatened to slice and grind everything made Luo Feng’s heart pound wildly.
Such powerful Sword Qi! No wonder even Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists are tempted by the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit!
Luo Feng took a deep breath.
The Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit was inherently formed from the purest Sword Qi in the world. Besides being used to refine the Mysterious Sword Golden Pill, it had another function: to unleash Sword Qi! It could temporarily form a Sword Qi field.
The more Yuan Qi the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit absorbed, the stronger the Sword Qi field it formed. If a Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm practitioner used the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit, it could even threaten Spiritual Rotation Realm experts.
Although Luo Feng was not a Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist, using the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit to trap Duanmu Xiong was sufficient.
Hearing Duanmu Xiong’s roar, Luo Feng’s eyes turned cold, and he shouted,
"Old scoundrel, the next time I see you, I’ll take your miserable life! You made me waste a Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit. I’ll remember this debt, and one day, I’ll make the Duanmu Family repay it a hundredfold!"
Duanmu Xiong, struggling to resist the raging Sword Qi, was infuriated by these words. "You brat! If you have any guts, don’t run! Fight me for three hundred rounds!"
Not run? Does he think I’m an idiot like him?
Luo Feng rolled his eyes. With his current Cultivation, the Sword Qi field formed by the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit could only trap Duanmu Xiong for a short while. To kill him, Luo Feng himself would have to reach the Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm.
ROAR!
With the ten Qi Dragons whirling around him, Luo Feng leaped tens of meters into the air. He maneuvered swiftly through the trees and, with a few flashes, disappeared from sight.
"Luo Feng, I, Duanmu Xiong, swear that if I don’t kill you with my own hands, I am not a man!"
Above the dense forest, Duanmu Xiong’s crazed voice resounded like continuous peals of thunder.
「 」
SWOOSH!
Luo Feng ran for several tens of miles in one breath before abruptly stopping.
Standing atop a tree, Luo Feng looked back, his brows slightly furrowed.
I don’t know how long the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit’s Sword Qi domain can trap Duanmu Xiong. I’m still at least two days’ journey from Red Maple Lead. If he breaks free soon, he’ll likely catch up to me.
The fact that he pursued me all the way here suggests he’s an excellent tracker. Hiding won’t work.
Luo Feng pondered for a moment. His gaze swept his surroundings, then suddenly fixed on the deeper regions of the Red Chain Mountain Range.
True danger lurked there, with even fifth and sixth-grade Demon Beasts prowling about. The peril was immeasurable.
Instead of being chased into a dead end, I might as well try my luck.
Thinking of Duanmu Xiong, a sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes. He decided to venture deeper into the Red Chain Mountain Range.
A fifth-grade Demon Beast was as powerful as a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert. Surely Duanmu Xiong wouldn’t dare to follow him there.
Luo Feng possessed strong Soul Power. As long as he was cautious, he should be able to avoid danger.
Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng turned and plunged into the depths of the dense forest. After a few flickers, he vanished among the trees.
BANG, BANG, BANG...
Two hours later, a figure burst through the forest.
The figure was enveloped in a blinding golden glow, radiating an imposing aura. He crashed straight through any trees blocking his path, leaving a trail of toppled trunks behind him.
The newcomer was none other than Duanmu Xiong, who had been trapped in the Sword Qi domain.
He had lost his previous imposing demeanor. His fine robes were tattered, and a fresh sword scar marred his left cheek, making him look extremely wretched.
Although he had broken free from the Sword Qi domain, Duanmu Xiong had sustained minor injuries.
SLAP!
Duanmu Xiong’s foot landed on the ground where Luo Feng had stood earlier. His eyes blazed with murderous intent. "Boy, let’s see where you can run now!"
With a cold snort, Duanmu Xiong sniffed the air sharply twice. His expression darkened. "That stinking brat actually ran into the core of the Red Chain Mountain Range! Doesn’t he know what’s in there?"
Duanmu Xiong gazed towards the deeper parts of the forest, fear and hesitation flickering in his eyes.
That place was fraught with danger; even he dared not venture further.
After hesitating for a long moment, Duanmu Xiong flicked his sleeve and sneered,
"Humph! The core of the Red Chain Mountain Range... even a Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist could die in there. You’re seeking your own doom; I won’t accompany you!"
Duanmu Xiong mulled it over and ultimately decided to abandon the chase. He planned to wait there for a few days. If Luo Feng didn’t reappear, he would return to his family.
「 」
A gray mist drifted through the dense jungle. Although it was midday, the light within the forest remained eerily dim.
A figure advanced cautiously through the trees.
Upon entering the core area of the Red Chain Mountain Range, Luo Feng immediately slowed his pace, his attention keenly focused on every step.
He hasn’t caught up after such a long time; it seems he didn’t follow me.
Luo Feng glanced back, then smiled faintly.
Besides myself, probably no one else would dare to venture this deep before reaching the Spiritual Rotation Realm.
After extending his Soul Power and confirming that there was no immediate danger, Luo Feng surveyed his surroundings. He walked over to a large tree and sat down on a flat rock.
Taking out a Yuan Qi recovery pill and swallowing it, Luo Feng closed his eyes slightly to check his internal condition.
The moment his consciousness sank into his body, Luo Feng’s eyes snapped open, a joyful glint flashing within them.
The Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi within my Yuan Qi Seed has been refined by another ten percent! My Cultivation has improved considerably!
How did this happen so quickly?
Luo Feng was astonished.
After a moment of reflection, Luo Feng understood. The more dangerous the battle, the faster Yuan Qi was refined.
Duanmu Xiong was a Ninth-Level Heavenly Court Realm expert. Battling him had been a brush with death, which explained the sudden surge in his Cultivation.
At least my Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit wasn’t wasted. If I can refine fifty percent of the Yuan Qi in the Yuan Qi Seed, I should be able to reach the peak of the Eighth-Level Hell Realm. Then, if I encounter Duanmu Xiong again, I’ll at least have the strength to protect myself.
A satisfied smile appeared on Luo Feng’s face.
WOOO...
A cold wind whistled through the forest, producing a low, moaning sound.
Luo Feng tightened his clothes and glanced around.
The surrounding trees grew in twisted, contorted shapes. Combined with the dim light, they looked bizarre and sinister, filling the air with an eerie atmosphere.
The atmosphere here is truly terrifying. An ordinary person would probably be scared to death if they came here.
Luo Feng mumbled to himself, preparing to rest a little longer before continuing his journey.
Suddenly, his heart lurched. His eyes darted around, his eyebrows knitting together.
Just now, I felt an icy presence, as if something terrifying was lurking nearby.
Luo Feng immediately extended his Soul Power, but the surroundings remained still and silent.
What’s going on?
Luo Feng dared not be careless. He leaped up from the ground and unsheathed his Tiger Soul Saber.
HUM, HUM, HUM...
At that moment, the ground began to tremble violently. A harsh roar echoed from an unknown location.
CRACK!
With a muffled THUD, a giant fissure suddenly cracked open in the ground!