Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 448 - 446: Spirit Rhino One Finger

Chapter 448: Chapter 446: Spirit Rhino One Finger
"Big Brother!"
Duanmu Xiao, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Luotian, saw his brother Duanmuya’s body lying in two pieces, his face filled with disbelief. Although both were peak Martial Artists at the ninth level of the Heavenly Court Realm, Duanmu Xiao knew very well that he was no match for his elder brother Duanmuya in terms of strength. If they fought, he would likely lose within ten moves. Even when Duanmuya had confronted Luo Feng just moments before and hadn’t seemed to gain the upper hand, Duanmu Xiao had been certain that Luo Feng would be no match for his brother.
But now, the truth had slapped him hard in the face.
Duanmuya and Elder Ye, both with Cultivation at the peak of the ninth level Heavenly Court Realm, had actually lost to Luo Feng!
This left Duanmu Xiao in a daze, frozen to the spot.
Luotian had been suppressed by Duanmu Xiao, but seeing his opponent dazed, he immediately made his move without hesitation.
"King’s Fist of the Furious Lion!"
BOOM!
Luotian’s robes billowed in the fierce wind. He seemed to transform into a furious lion, shaking its head and wagging its tail as he rushed towards Duanmu Xiao with intense killing intent.
"Great Cloud-Splitting Shield!"
Although wounded, Duanmu Xiao was, after all, a peak Martial Artist of the ninth level Heavenly Court Realm, and his senses remained sharp. Feeling the powerful gust approach, his body’s Yuan Qi instantly erupted.
HUM!
A brilliant golden light burst forth, forming a massive golden protective shield that enveloped Duanmu Xiao.
BOOM!
The two collided in an instant. The ground within a ten-zhang radius trembled violently, and huge cracks radiated outwards in all directions.
PUH!
Reeling from the impact, Duanmu Xiao spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Gold-splitting Fist! Die!"
Eyes bloodshot, Duanmu Xiao didn’t wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth as he threw another punch. In an instant, the two were locked in fierce combat once more.
On the other side, Luo Feng let out a long sigh of relief after slaying Duanmuya with a single slash. A scorching pain throbbed through his meridians, causing him to frown involuntarily. Surveying his surroundings, Luo Feng sat down cross-legged and popped a couple of pills into his mouth. Although his body contained eighteen Meridian Wheels and his constitution was special, his own Cultivation was still only at the late stage of the ninth level Heavenly Court Realm. The intense battle and continuous, full-power execution of his Saber Technique had nearly depleted his Yuan Qi. Fortunately, he had managed to kill both opponents; otherwise, the outcome would have been uncertain.
My strength is still too low...
Luo Feng muttered to himself, releasing his Soul Power to fully refine the medicinal effects of the pills and prepare for any impending danger.
Seeing Luo Feng sitting on the ground, the surrounding spectators from other factions all stared, their eyes wide with disbelief.
In such a short time, two peak ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists had been slain on the spot.
Many among the crowd were also ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm experts. They couldn’t help but silently wonder: if they faced Duanmuya and Elder Ye, what would their chances of victory be? The conclusion sent a chill down many a spine—they would have no chance at all!
"Luo Feng’s strength is terrifying!"
"Indeed. Either Duanmuya or Elder Ye could have easily defeated an ordinary peak ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist, yet he killed them both single-handedly!"
"If he’s allowed to continue growing, Panlong City will sooner or later become a major power like the six great families."
"Perhaps it won’t even take that long. After today’s battle, even if the Duanmu Family survives this calamity, they will undoubtedly be severely weakened. With an expert like Luo Feng, the Luo Family’s strength will only continue to grow. It won’t be long before they become a power capable of rivaling the Duanmu Family!"
"Luotian is truly fortunate to have such an outstanding son."
The leaders of the other factions discussed amongst themselves with varied expressions, each secretly deciding to foster closer ties with the Luo Family in the future.
"What’s wrong with that kid? Why is he suddenly motionless?"
"Could he be injured?"
"He hasn’t moved for a while; he must be injured! Let’s attack together! If we kill this brat, we’ll definitely demoralize the others!"
The Duanmu Family had initially held an absolute advantage. However, with the deaths of their two top experts, Duanmuya and Elder Ye, this advantage vanished in an instant. Instead, they were thrown into disarray by the Luo Family’s counterattack. Noticing Luo Feng’s stillness, three Duanmu Family experts immediately harbored malicious intent.
"Kill!"
The three exchanged a look, their killing intent surging. They transformed into three streaks of light, silently launching a coordinated attack on Luo Feng.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
These three were all eighth-level Hell Realm experts. Three bolts of Sword Qi, swift as lightning, shot towards Luo Feng’s vital points with extreme sharpness.
Seeing Luo Feng still motionless as they drew closer, the murderous intent on their faces intensified.
Just then, something unexpected happened.
Luo Feng suddenly opened his eyes, his bright gaze locking onto the three. In an instant, he threw three punches.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The fist energies were mighty, their momentum overwhelming.
"AHHH!"
Of the three Duanmu Family experts, only one managed a choked cry before their bodies were blasted apart by the fist energy, killing them instantly.
Luo Feng rose from the ground, his gaze calmly sweeping over the nearby corpses as he clenched his fists.
My Yuan Qi has recovered by about thirty percent. That should be enough.
Luo Feng assessed his condition, then expanded his Soul Power to envelop the entire plaza, breathing a quiet sigh of relief.
Duanmuya’s death had clearly dealt a heavy blow to the Duanmu Family. Despite the obvious disparity in their overall strength, the current situation was a stalemate.
If I eliminate a few more Duanmu Family experts, they should collapse on their own.
Luo Feng’s gaze shifted towards the plaza.
Heavenly Fragrant Woman He Qin was still clashing with the Blue Armor Guard.
"Fire!"
A volley of Yuan Gang arrows rained down like a summer storm, carrying sharp, whistling winds as they shot towards He Qin.
"Invisible Sword Qi!"
Facing the arrow barrage, He Qin remained composed, her feet hovering above the ground. The Cold Snow sword in her hand, with a rapid flick of her wrist, seemed to vanish into thin air. Only distorted trajectories could be seen shooting out, blanketing the Blue Armor Guard.
CHINK! CHINK! CHINK!
The entire arrow volley was shredded into countless fragments, as if blocked by an invisible net, unable to advance an inch.
SPLAT!
Several strands of Sword Qi pierced the arrow rain. Two Blue Armor Guards at the periphery were instantly struck, bloody holes appearing on their bodies.
"This accursed woman! Keep firing! Don’t let her get close!"
The Blue Armor Guard captain’s eyes were wide with fury. Their opponent was alone, merely at the peak of the eighth-level Hell Realm, her Cultivation comparable to theirs. Yet, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t stop her; instead, she had already slain several of their men.
Bowstrings twanged, and the arrow barrage intensified, becoming fiercer than ever.
He Qin’s expression remained unchanged. A chilling aura erupted from her. Her snow-white robes billowed without wind, and she herself seemed like an unsheathed precious sword.
"Sword Intent Like Snow!"
Her red lips parted slightly. He Qin flicked her fair wrist; the Cold Snow sword traced a semi-circle in the air and then thrust out.
WHOOSH...
A biting cold wind swept across the plaza. In front of He Qin, large snowflakes drifted down. These flakes, formed entirely from her Sword Intent, landed on the Yuan Gang arrows, instantly shredding them.
RIIIP!
As the snow danced wildly, the Protective Gang Energy of several Blue Armor Guards was torn apart, and they screamed in agony.
Luo Feng nodded inwardly. In just over a month, He Qin’s Sword Intent had reached a point where she could wield it freely, retracting and releasing it at will. Although she was still at the peak of the eighth-level Hell Realm, her true strength was already sufficient to challenge a ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist.
He Qin’s victory was only a matter of time. Luo Feng shifted his gaze to another battle.
There, a slender figure was locked in a fierce battle with two Duanmu Family experts. Her short, pale blue hair shimmered dazzlingly under the sunlight, like sparkling ripples on a river’s surface. The two Duanmu Family experts were both Swordsmen, their Cultivation comparable to Bing Ruolan’s—all at the late stage of the eighth-level Hell Realm. The three clashed fiercely, Sword Qi flying wildly, gouging shocking scars into the ground.
"Luo Feng!"
Seeing Luo Feng approach, the expressions of the two Duanmu Family Swordsmen changed drastically.
Just as Luo Feng was about to help Bing Ruolan deal with the two, she stopped him.
"Luo Feng, stay out of this."
Bing Ruolan gripped her azure sword. The intense fight had caused fine beads of sweat to form on her forehead, and she was panting lightly, but her voice was firm. She glanced at Luo Feng, her red lips tightening slightly.
Luo Feng paused, watching Bing Ruolan with a slight frown, but ultimately nodded. "Alright."
"You dare underestimate us? We’ll show you our true strength!"
The two were high-ranking members of the Duanmu Family. Being so openly disdained, they felt a surge of humiliated anger. Seeing Luo Feng stand aside, apparently with no intention of intervening, they momentarily suppressed their fear and attacked Bing Ruolan in unison.
"Black Cloud Swordsmanship!"
"One Slash of Shadow!"
Closing to within five paces of Bing Ruolan, the two men roared, unleashing their ultimate techniques. A wave of incredibly sharp Sword Qi surged forth. The Sword Qi from the Black Cloud Swordsmanship seemed to possess a corrosive property; nearby grass and trees began to wither instantly upon contact.
Luo Feng frowned, his Yuan Qi surging within him, ready to strike, yet he refrained from intervening immediately. He knew Bing Ruolan’s temperament well. Since she had declared she would handle these two herself, she certainly wouldn’t want him to interfere.
Facing the two attacking Duanmu Family experts, Bing Ruolan neither retreated nor evaded. Her beautiful eyes flashed like stars in the night sky as a faint golden radiance, like starlight, emanated from her body.
"Star-piercing Swordsmanship, Seventh Level—Star Extreme Chaos Moon!"
With a cool cry, Bing Ruolan brandished her azure sword. Countless golden specks of light swirled together, forming a golden moon that spun outwards.
SHREDS!
The golden moon, incredibly sharp, cleaved through the Sword Qi of the two Duanmu Family experts as if cutting tofu. It carved a terrifying trajectory into the ground.
SPLAT!
One Duanmu Family expert, caught off guard, was slashed across the waist by the sword light. Blood gushed out as he collapsed and died.
"Damn it! Shadow Follower Sword Qi! Die!"
The remaining Duanmu Family expert’s eyes were bloodshot. Gripping his sword hilt with both hands, his Yuan Qi surged violently. Suddenly, he plunged his sword into the ground.
FIZZ! FIZZ! FIZZ! FIZZ!
The instant the sword tip struck, eight fissures tore across the ground, racing towards Bing Ruolan like lightning.
What a bizarre Martial Art.
Luo Feng’s heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to intervene, Bing Ruolan’s melodious voice reached his ears.
"Spirit Rhino One Finger."
Bing Ruolan brought the index and middle fingers of her left hand together. Without even looking, her slender, jade-like fingers danced in the air, unleashing spiraling streams of finger energy that precisely intercepted all eight strands of Sword Qi.
THUD!
Across from her, the last Duanmu Family Martial Artist shuddered and collapsed, his face a mask of utter disbelief.
A thumb-sized bloody hole had appeared on his forehead, from which blood streamed steadily.