Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 444 - 442: An Unexpected Visitor

Chapter 444: Chapter 442: An Unexpected Visitor
The high-level fighters of the Duanmu Family in the square gradually closed in on Luo Feng, their gleaming weapons reflecting the sunlight with a cold, murderous glint.
Luo Feng stood his ground, calmly observing the nearly one hundred Duanmu Family guards surrounding him.
If Duanmu Xiao had led all his experts to besiege me from the start, I would indeed have been somewhat apprehensive,
he thought.
But now, with Duanmu Xiao and Wang Kun severely injured, and only one of the remaining four Duanmu Family elders at the peak of the ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm, the threat to me has greatly diminished.
"This boy must be severely drained of Yuan Qi after such prolonged, fierce battles! Let’s join forces and kill him!" one of the Duanmu Family elders shouted, pointing at Luo Feng.
"If we don’t eliminate this young man, our Duanmu Family will never know peace!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
The other three Duanmu Family elders immediately sprang into action, attacking Luo Feng from four different directions.
The leaders of the surrounding factions were somewhat surprised. This group represented the pinnacle of the Duanmu Family’s power, yet they were all ganging up on a single youth. However, having witnessed Luo Feng’s earlier display of strength, none of them considered this an overreaction.
Facing the four attacking Duanmu Family elders, Luo Feng shook his head slightly. Without retreating or dodging, he declared loudly, "Let me show you just how much Yuan Qi I’ve actually consumed."
"Still talking tough when death is at your doorstep!"
"He doesn’t know the meaning of death!"
"Attack! Kill him!"
The four Duanmu Family elders seethed with rage, the veins on their necks bulging and turning crimson. As elders of the Duanmu Family, they were accustomed to holding positions of high esteem; who wouldn’t show them deference? Now, despite their combined assault, they were being belittled by a mere youth, nearly making them cough up blood from fury. They pushed their momentum to its peak, preparing to extinguish Luo Feng’s life with a single, decisive blow.
WHIRR!
Intense killing intent and Yuan Qi fluctuations surged from the four men, merging into an overwhelming force. Within a radius of dozens of meters, a wild wind began to rage, creating a terrifying scene.
"Blood Shadow Chasing Star Spear!"
"Chaotic Stream Palm!"
"Crushing Clouds Great Mystique!"
"Gold-splitting Fist!"
The four moved like lightning, closing in to within five steps of Luo Feng in an instant. As if by telepathic accord, they simultaneously unleashed their ultimate techniques.
In a flash, spear shadows, saber glints, fist energies, and palm imprints assailed Luo Feng from all directions. The very space around them trembled, seeming as if it might shatter at any moment.
Luo Feng’s gaze was icy as he watched the four attacking Duanmu Family elders. His clothes fluttered though there was no wind. He calmly announced, "Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi!"
WHIRR!
An eerie ripple emanated from Luo Feng’s body. The surrounding Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi coalesced into a black, dragon-shaped current, shielding him within. Its black dragon scales, each as large as a washbasin, shone brilliantly and were as sharp as blades. The dragon’s head was held high, its eyes displaying an inherent, imposing might.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
The storm of attacks hammered against the dragon-shaped Gang Qi, sending countless sparks flying.
Just as patches of dragon scales were crushed, and before the four Duanmu Family elders could rejoice, the situation abruptly changed. The shattered dragon scales accelerated, shooting towards them with the speed of lightning!
THUD! THUD!
The two elders with the weakest cultivation, caught off guard, were struck by the dragon scales. They grunted in pain as blood spilled from the corners of their mouths.
"Elder He! Elder Liu!" the other two cried out, their hearts filled with terror.
Luo Feng, naturally, wouldn’t let such a prime opportunity slip by. He took a step forward, raising the Rage Flame Knife high. "Mad Thunder Overturning Sky!"
A thick beam of saber light swept out, enveloping all four Duanmu Family elders. It instantly cleaved one elder in two. The man beside him had an arm severed, and he let out a miserable howl.
"Not good! Don’t hold back! Block him!"
The remaining three, aghast and pale, pushed their internal Yuan Qi to its absolute limit, unleashing a furious offensive that finally managed to block the saber light.
This fierce exchange happened in the blink of an eye, leaving the onlookers dumbfounded.
Someone, unable to contain their excitement, looked at Luo Feng and exclaimed, "Just where are this boy’s limits? After fighting so many experts, his Yuan Qi is still so abundant!"
"In two more months, it’ll be time for the Twelve Golden Palace assessment. With his potential, he’s sure to shine and compete with geniuses from other territories."
"That might not be easy. Our Flowing Cloud Region is the weakest. There are many young geniuses at the ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm in other territories. I’ve even heard there are Spiritual Rotation Realm experts among them. It will be very difficult for Luo Feng to stand out and achieve a high ranking."
"Unless his strength skyrockets in the remaining two months and he breaks through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm. However, the chances of that are slim—unless he has a fortuitous encounter."
The True Martial Continent was vast, home to countless beings across its five major regions. The population of the Flowing Cloud Region alone was in the tens of millions. Even if only one genius emerged for every million people, that number would still be terrifyingly large. To stand out among so many and reign supreme, it would be impossible without a fortuitous encounter.
Having slain a Duanmu Family elder with one strike, Luo Feng was about to press his advantage when Duanmu Xiao suddenly waved his hand and barked, "Archers, fire!"
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Bowstrings twanged as countless arrows flew towards him, the air around them surging, their sharp points glinting lethally. All of them were imbued with Gang Qi!
Luo Feng frowned, abandoning his pursuit of the three elders. He swung his Rage Flame Knife in a continuous flurry, its dense saber light shredding all approaching arrows.
"Despicable!"
"To think Duanmu Xiao would resort to a sneak attack! He must be truly desperate."
Many martial artists in the crowd expressed their contempt for Duanmu Xiao’s sudden ambush. But it also made them realize Luo Feng’s terrifying strength, which had driven the head of one of the six great families to such desperate measures.
Duanmu Xiao ignored the disdainful glances from the crowd. Looking at the heavily surrounded Luo Feng, he said coldly, "Luo Feng, your most foolish act was to climb Green Wood Peak today! No matter what means I must use, I will eliminate you!"
As he spoke, Duanmu Xiao waved his hand, and a troop of Blue Armor Guards closed in. There were twenty of them, each wielding a Crane Wing Tiger Head Crossbow.
"It’s the Blue Armor Guard!"
"Luo Feng is in danger! The Blue Armor Guards are all eighth-level Hell Realm experts, capable of firing Yuan Gang arrows that can penetrate the Protective Gang Energy of a ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm expert!"
"Indeed. And the Duanmu Family still has three elder-level experts. If his Yuan Qi gives out, he’s surely doomed."
The appearance of the Blue Armor Guard caused a subtle change in the crowd’s expressions, and they began to whisper.
Luo Feng glanced at the nearby Blue Armor Guard, his eyebrows twitching slightly.
So these are all eighth-level Hell Realm experts,
he mused.
Eighth-level Hell Realm experts can infuse their Yuan Qi and Gang Qi into arrows, increasing their power tenfold. They are indeed a formidable force.
Noticing the change in Luo Feng’s expression, a grim smile touched Duanmu Xiao’s lips.
If I, the dignified head of the Duanmu Family, cannot even kill this young man who has thrown our family into chaos, what face will I have left?
"No matter how powerful you are, you’re still alone. Let’s see how long you can last," Duanmu Xiao sneered.
"In that case, let’s begin. We’ll see who gives out first," Luo Feng said, touching his nose, his expression nonchalant. With his Qinggong skills, even Yuan Gang arrows would have difficulty posing a real threat to him.
Duanmu Xiao’s face darkened at Luo Feng’s composure, a flicker of unease passing through him.
Could it be that he still has an ace up his sleeve?
The thought had no sooner surfaced than Duanmu Xiao dismissed it.
I personally trained the Blue Armor Guard, who have successfully killed many ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm experts. Even if Luo Feng is incredibly powerful, he’s still only at the late stage of the ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm. As long as I can stall for time, he will eventually exhaust his strength and die!
Reassuring himself, Duanmu Xiao was about to order the attack.
Suddenly, a furious roar that shook the heavens exploded in everyone’s ears.
"Lei’er! Who killed you?!"
The roar was like thunder, even containing Yuan Qi. Those with weaker cultivation immediately felt their Qi and blood become unsettled.
Luo Feng took a deep breath and immediately calmed the churning Qi and blood within him. His sharp gaze shot towards the mansion gates, his brow deeply furrowed.
This person’s voice can actually impact one’s spirit! He must be an expert. Though not at the Spiritual Rotation Realm, he’s very close!
"Big Brother is back!" Duanmu Xiao exclaimed, a tremor in his voice.
Everyone felt the overwhelming oppressive aura rolling in, their attention drawn in one direction.
Moments later, from the direction of the mansion gates, one green and two red beams of light appeared. The lights grew increasingly brilliant, rising and falling as they approached with lightning speed. From afar, they looked like bolts of white silk arcing through the sky. Upon closer inspection, one could see figures, each enveloped in either green or red light, hurtling towards them at an incredible velocity.
"That’s... Duanmuya! Duanmuya is back!"
"Who would have thought Duanmuya would return at this critical juncture? Luo Feng is doomed!"
A commotion went through the square as the crowd saw the figures speeding towards them.
SWISH!
In the blink of an eye, the three lights came to a halt in the square.
BOOM!
The green light dispersed, revealing a middle-aged man cradling Duanmu Lei’s corpse. He appeared to be around forty, with a long face and narrow eyes. The occasional glint in his eyes was like the flash of a sword, enough to send shivers down one’s spine. This was Duanmu Lei’s father, Duanmuya, an outer elder of the Twelve Golden Palace.
Two red lights landed behind him, revealing two young men. Both were around eighteen or nineteen, their expressions arrogant as they scanned their surroundings haughtily, exuding an air of superiority.
Luo Feng’s gaze fell upon the young men’s attire, his eyebrows rising slightly. On the chest and sleeves of their robes, a small golden sword was embroidered.
Disciples of the Twelve Golden Palace,
the thought flashed through Luo Feng’s mind as he observed the golden swords.
Duanmuya scanned his surroundings, his gaze finally landing on Duanmu Xiao. His expression darkened. He strode to Duanmu Xiao’s side and asked in a low, grim voice, "Second Brother, what exactly happened? Who killed Lei’er?"
Duanmuya’s voice was deep, his narrow eyes filled with murderous intent. He had received Duanmu Xiao’s message and rushed back from the Sky Sword Pavilion without stopping, planning to also celebrate Duanmu Xiao’s birthday while he was there.
However, when he arrived at Green Wood Peak, he was greeted by bodies strewn everywhere!
Even his only son, Duanmu Lei, had been killed!
Duanmuya felt as if all the blood in his body was boiling.