Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 443 - 441: Duanmu Family Head

Chapter 443: Chapter 441: Duanmu Family Head
Luo Feng looked at the lifeless Duanmu Yu, his eyes indifferent.
If not for a fortunate turn of events where he learned of the Duanmu Family’s plot against his own family, his father, mother, elder brother—the entire Luo Family—would likely have fallen victim to their evil plot. Had he fallen into their hands, even death would have been a luxury. Therefore, showing mercy to anyone from the Duanmu Family would be utter foolishness.
Duanmu Xiao gently laid Duanmu Yu’s corpse down, then raised his head. A chilling killing intent gleamed in his eyes, and his voice was ice-cold.
"Yu Er, I, your father, will personally avenge you!"
As he spoke, Duanmu Xiao walked towards Luo Feng step by step. With each step he took, the ground beneath him cracked extensively, his aura escalating with every move.
The dangerous aura radiating from Duanmu Xiao silenced the entire square; everyone was awestruck.
"You brat, dying ten thousand times today wouldn’t be enough for you!"
Duanmu Xiao gave a cold snort. His upper clothes instantly shattered. His skin beneath glowed with a faint yellow light and was slightly transparent, like Glaze steel. The overwhelming aura it exuded made everyone involuntarily hold their breath.
At that moment, Duanmu Xiao no longer seemed human, but rather an awakened ancient, ferocious beast.
"This is... Mountain Crush Strike! His skin is like gold and iron! Duanmu Xiao’s Mountain Crush Strike has actually reached the sixth level!"
"Mountain Crush Strike is a mid-rank Profound Level martial art, extremely famous among Horizontal Practice martial arts! Once cultivated to the sixth level, one’s skin becomes like gold and iron—invulnerable to blades and spears, impervious to water and fire, tougher than even refined steel! Luo Feng is probably in trouble."
"Yes. With Mountain Crush Strike having reached the skin-as-hard-as-metal realm, Duanmu Xiao is already in an invincible position."
Observing the surging aura of Duanmu Xiao, the leaders of the nearby factions looked somewhat shaken.
Luo Feng’s expression remained unchanged. He had learned of Duanmu Xiao’s strength from Duanmu Ji long ago and was already prepared.
"Come! Let’s see which is stronger: your Mountain Crush Strike—hailed as the most powerful Horizontal Practice martial art—or my Saber Technique!"
WHOOSH!
As he spoke, Luo Feng swiped his storage ring. With a flash of fiery light, the Rage Flame Knife appeared in his hand.
The moment Luo Feng gripped the Rage Flame Knife, his entire aura condensed to its peak. A sharp, imposing force shot towards the sky, seeming as if it would pierce a hole through the heavens.
BUZZ!
The entire square was stirred into commotion once more. The moment Luo Feng drew his saber, its biting aura stimulated many to involuntarily circulate their Yuan Qi.
Duanmu Xiao’s eyes narrowed. Luo Feng’s excellence only made the killing intent in his heart stronger.
With a cold snort, Duanmu Xiao’s body lunged forward, pulling a series of golden afterimages through the air as he shot towards Luo Feng. Although he cultivated a Horizontal Practice martial art, his speed was still incredibly fast. In an instant, he closed to within five steps of Luo Feng and chopped out with his palm.
This palm strike was unadorned, simple and direct, yet its power was by no means weak. A foot-long golden Qi Force erupted from his palm, slashing through the air with a continuous shriek, like a true treasured saber.
"Break!"
Luo Feng remained steadfast, not dodging or evading. His Rage Flame Knife traced a brilliant arc through the air as it howled forward.
BOOM!
Two fierce saber lights met in mid-air and collided. The air instantly exploded, sending out concentric ripples. The ground around them cracked and shattered layer by layer.
TING!
A flash of saber light, a chilling gleam, struck Duanmu Xiao’s body, producing the sound of metal striking metal.
THUD, THUD, THUD...
Both men retreated.
"So strong! The offensive power of these two, their aura alone is suffocating!"
"In terms of offensive power, Luo Feng actually seems stronger. His saber light just struck Duanmu Xiao. It’s unbelievable."
"Indeed. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I’d have thought two peak Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm masters were fighting. Luo Feng has hidden his strength so well!"
"Don’t forget, Duanmu Xiao is renowned for his defense. Look, he took a hit from Luo Feng’s saber but is unharmed. He is, after all, a peak Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist with abundant Yuan Qi. If this fight drags on, Luo Feng will undoubtedly lose."
"That’s true. I wonder if Luo Feng can turn this situation around."
Around the square, many people were shocked by this intense duel and began to discuss it in low voices.
Luo Feng halted his retreat and looked at Duanmu Xiao, his brow slightly furrowed.
The Mountain Crush Strike cultivated by Duanmu Xiao is even more troublesome than I imagined. He took a direct hit from my saber yet remained unscathed!
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t be concerned. As long as I slowly wore him down and waited for an opening, victory would be certain. But right now, I’m in the tiger’s den, surrounded by the Duanmu Family’s experts, all eyeing me covetously. The longer this drags on, the worse the situation will become.
I must achieve a swift victory.
A sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes as he tightened his grip on the Rage Flame Knife.
Duanmu Xiao, however, was even more astonished than Luo Feng.
My Mountain Crush Strike is renowned as the strongest defensive art among mid-rank Profound Level martial arts. My physique is powerful; I once killed a late-stage Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist with a single punch! Yet, in a direct confrontation with Luo Feng, I’m actually at a disadvantage! This outcome is somewhat unacceptable. The only consolation is that his Saber Technique isn’t as formidable as rumored; it doesn’t pose a great threat.
Let’s see how long you can hold out.
A ferocious grin touched the corners of his mouth as Duanmu Xiao pounced again, unleashing a flurry of golden fist shadows that enveloped Luo Feng, preparing for a battle of attrition.
However, Luo Feng had no intention of letting that happen.
Luo Feng stood his ground, unmoving as a mountain. His gaze suddenly sharpened, and an intense, piercing aura diffused from his body, sweeping out in all directions. The Rage Flame Knife in his hand trembled slightly, emitting dragon-like roars, as if a dragon imprisoned for a thousand years was about to break free.
"Grand Momentum as a Saber!"
His eyes locked on Duanmu Xiao, Luo Feng stomped forward. The ground beneath his foot boomed and collapsed. A colossal saber shadow materialized behind him and, following the Rage Flame Knife, chopped down.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The colossal saber shadow covered half the square. Its intense, piercing aura made everyone present feel their scalps tingle.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG...
A series of clangs echoed through the square as swords and sabers were drawn. Many Martial Artists, stimulated by the dangerous aura, had instinctively drawn their weapons.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...
The immense saber light, like a perilous mountain peak, compressed the air as it instantly collided with the sky full of fist shadows.
SSSHCK! SSSHCK! SSSHCK! SSSHCK...
Before the saber light, the fist shadows offered no resistance and were all directly torn apart. The saber light’s remaining force, undiminished, continued to slash down towards Duanmu Xiao.
The perilous aura made every hair on Duanmu Xiao’s body stand on end. He desperately circulated the Yuan Qi within his body. A brilliant yellow light suddenly erupted from his body, as if forming a protective barrier that enveloped him securely.
BOOM!
The saber light slashed down viciously. It didn’t dissipate immediately but instead clashed violently with the yellow light around Duanmu Xiao, each collision containing immense force.
After dozens of instantaneous impacts, Duanmu Xiao finally couldn’t hold on. The yellow light around him was shattered, and the cold saber light flashed past.
SPLURT!
Duanmu Xiao stopped, spitting out a mouthful of blood. On his right shoulder was a wound as long as a finger, so deep the bone was visible. Blood streamed down his arm, dripping continuously.
"From Illusion to Reality! Luo Feng’s Grand Momentum has already reached Small Success! No wonder he could cut through Duanmu Xiao’s Protective Gang Energy! Those who comprehend Grand Momentum are truly Heaven’s favored!"
As the Dean of Wanluo School, Zhao Hanshan was vastly experienced and knowledgeable. He recognized at a glance that Luo Feng’s Grand Momentum was worlds apart in power compared to the Newcomer Tournament; it had clearly reached Small Success.
Wan Feng, standing beside him, gaped at Luo Feng, utterly dumbfounded. He knew he would never be able to catch up to him.
"Grand Momentum achieving From Illusion to Reality! You truly are a dangerous individual!"
Duanmu Xiao stared fixedly at Luo Feng, the corners of his eyes twitching violently. Luo Feng’s potential made even his scalp tingle with dread.
"Even if you regret it now, it’s useless."
I must end this quickly,
Luo Feng had already decided. He spoke indifferently, his eyelids lowered, his entire focus merging with the Rage Flame Knife as he slashed out once more.
BOOM!
A clap of thunder echoed through the square. This slash was even more terrifying than the last. The colossal saber light seemed as if it would shatter the entire square. Some younger Martial Artists couldn’t help but scream aloud to vent the oppressive fear in their hearts.
"Great Cloud-Splitting Shield!"
Knowing the deadliness of Luo Feng’s Saber Technique, Duanmu Xiao dared not be careless. He focused his mind completely, pushing his internal Yuan Qi to its absolute limit.
HUMMM!
In that instant, a brilliant golden radiance burst from Duanmu Xiao’s body, shimmering and transforming. From a distance, it looked like a massive golden bell jar enveloping his entire body, stabilizing the space around him as he prepared to meet the saber light head-on.
BOOM!
The colossal saber light slammed into the golden shield, causing a violent explosion. The intense shockwaves made the square crack further, with terrifying fissures radiating outwards in all directions, eliciting a wave of startled cries.
CRACK!
After holding on for a moment, the golden shield suddenly cracked open from the center.
Then, the saber light, its power diminished by two-thirds, slashed down, leaving a gruesome saber scar on the ground behind Duanmu Xiao.
THUD!
Duanmu Xiao grunted, spitting out a mouthful of hot blood as he staggered back several steps.
An arm lay silently on the ground before him. Luo Feng had severed his entire right arm at the wrist!
"Family Head!"
"Protect the Family Head!"
The nearby Duanmu Family elders’ expressions changed drastically. They rushed over to support Duanmu Xiao, their gazes fixed warily on Luo Feng, their expressions filled with extreme apprehension.
All eyes converged on Luo Feng. Everyone stared, mouths agape, for a long time. Too many unexpected things involving Luo Feng had occurred that day; they were even starting to feel numb.
Duanmu Xiao, the Family Head of the Duanmu Family, was actually defeated!
Moreover, the defeat was so clean and complete! With just two slashes, Luo Feng had severed one of his arms!
"What a pity..."
Luo Feng stood where he was, looking at Duanmu Xiao, who was heavily protected by the crowd, and shook his head slightly.
He is, after all, a long-established figure. He actually managed to avoid a fatal blow at the most critical moment, so I couldn’t kill him with one strike. Still, having lost his right arm and suffered such heavy injuries, Duanmu Xiao no longer poses much of a threat.
"Luo Feng, I truly underestimated you! However, those last two moves of yours must have consumed a great deal of Yuan Qi, didn’t they?" Duanmu Xiao’s face was deathly pale. Enduring the excruciating pain, he stared fixedly at Luo Feng.
He’s only at the late stage of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm. After executing those two techniques, he must be near his limit.
Luo Feng’s gaze was calm as he replied evenly, "As someone about to die, shouldn’t you be more worried about your own life than my Yuan Qi consumption?"
"Hmph! It seems you won’t give up until you’re at death’s door! Don’t expect me to give you time to recover your Yuan Qi! All of you, attack together! Kill him!"
No more words were wasted. Duanmu Xiao’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Luo Feng, his slightly hoarse voice filled with a bone-chilling killing intent.