Chapter 466: Suppression
'So the best thing to do now is to strike first—a preemptive attack. I have to break the momentum Lin Feng is trying to build, or I'll really lose my chance.'
SWISH!
Li Xi was incredibly fast. His crimson eyes were locked on Lin Feng, and a cruel, bloodthirsty sneer spread across his face.
He wasn't trying to wound Lin Feng with this strike, but rather to catch him between moves—when his previous attack had ended but a new one hadn't yet begun—and force him back!
'He's pretty sharp.' A glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he chose not to block it head-on. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be a matter of his own offensive being broken.
One misstep, and his opponent would counter and suppress him instead!
Lin Feng sidestepped, dodging the vicious claw strike, and simultaneously drew the short blade from his waist, slashing at Li Xi's neck.
Li Xi frowned slightly, for he had already seen through Lin Feng's intention. Lin Feng wanted to engage him in close combat. But Li Xi's Body Technique was nimble, and he easily dodged the slashing short blade.
Lin Feng snorted coldly. He spun rapidly, and with a flick of his arm, thrust his blade directly at Li Xi's waist.
CLANG!
Li Xi, however, slapped the attack aside with his tail. He then somersaulted, grabbed Lin Feng, and dragged him close.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Xi swept his legs out, kicking Lin Feng hard in the waist. The blow sent Lin Feng flying sideways into a large boulder, after which he slowly slid to the ground.
COUGH! COUGH!
After a few violent coughs, Lin Feng spat out a mouthful of blood. He had suffered severe internal injuries.
After all, Li Xi's cultivation was far superior to his own. Fortunately, their current conditions were now roughly equal, so it was still hard to say who would win or lose this fight.
Seeing Lin Feng struggling to get up, a savage smile crept onto Li Xi's pale face. He had already decided not to give Lin Feng any chance to recover. He would finish him off in one fell swoop!
SWOOSH!
Li Xi leaped up and charged directly at the newly risen Lin Feng. His ferocious face was nearly twisted with a crazed, excited expression in his eyes.
'This old dog.'
He let out a slow breath. With his immense combat experience, of course he knew what his opponent was planning.
But he didn't panic. Instead, he pushed his palms out flat, spun his body, and crossed his arms in front of his chest to block Li Xi's fatal strike.
BOOM!
With a loud bang, Li Xi's attack was neutralized. But Li Xi used the rebound to launch himself into the air. He bent his knees, his claws aimed straight for Lin Feng's head, ready to tear it apart.
WHOOSH!
His claws cut through the air with a piercing whistle, heading straight for the top of Lin Feng's skull. He had timed this move perfectly; it was an undeniable killing blow.
BANG!
Lin Feng leaned back, narrowly dodging the attack, his face turning deathly pale.
ROAR!
Li Xi let out a beast-like roar. He had descended into a frenzy, knowing that if he couldn't finish Lin Feng soon, his own life would be in danger today.
Lin Feng saw the change in Li Xi and narrowed his eyes. A cruel smile touched the corner of his lips as he carved a graceful arc through the air, pouncing on Li Xi once again.
SWISH!
The veins on Lin Feng's arms bulged as his fingers gripped the short blade tightly, bringing it down in a vicious chop.
SHINK!
A cold glint of light shot toward Li Xi's eyes. This time, however, Li Xi didn't dodge. He simply raised his hand and used the gaps between his claws to catch the short blade.
CLANG! CLATTER!
The sound of metal scraping against metal rang out. The sharp short blade was now caught firmly between Li Xi's claws, which held it as securely as a pair of steel pliers.
At the same time, he grabbed Lin Feng's right arm and, with a powerful heave, slammed him toward the ground. Lin Feng's body was instantly sent flying backward.
THUD!
The ground trembled slightly as Lin Feng landed. He staggered back to his feet.
Li Xi was on him in an instant, like a shadow. His crimson pupils were filled with a bloodthirsty light.
Li Xi's claws stabbed toward Lin Feng's chest. But just then, a sharp glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes as he shot his right arm outward.
He grabbed the base of the claws on Li Xi's arm, then abruptly wrenched them backward, dislodging the weapons from Li Xi's forearm entirely. He then used the momentum to pull Li Xi off balance and send him flying.
BAM!
Li Xi's body slammed into a towering tree, making it shudder. He slid down the trunk and glared at Lin Feng, his face a mask of venomous hatred.
Both of them had now been disarmed by the other. Li Xi had never expected such a turn of events. He realized now that Lin Feng's previous moves were all a feint. His real goal was to take away his weapon!
"You actually tricked me! How dare you play me for a fool!"
Li Xi roared in fury and charged at Lin Feng. Though he had lost his weapon, he still relied on his superior physical strength as he rushed forward.
Lin Feng, meanwhile, was on his knees. He braced his hands on the ground and slowly pushed himself up. His arms felt completely numb, and the last exchange had left his internal organs reeling.
But a smile appeared on his face.
Because he knew that Li Xi's current condition was definitely far worse than his own. If they continued to fight like this, the outcome would not be pretty!
Sure enough, the instant Li Xi charged at him, Lin Feng stomped his feet hard. Flames erupted from the soles of his shoes, and he vanished on the spot.
FWIP!
Li Xi's vision blurred for a moment, and Lin Feng was gone.
His eyes narrowed as he scanned his surroundings warily. He knew this was the critical moment.
'The environment here is extremely disadvantageous for me. Lin Feng is the cheetah, and I'm the prey. I can't gain any advantage in this situation; in fact, I'm more likely to lose my life!'
THWACK!
Lin Feng's figure appeared abruptly behind Li Xi. He swung a tightly clenched iron fist, chopping at the back of Li Xi's head. The tyrannical force of the blow made the hair on Li Xi's body stand on end.
CRACK!
But Li Xi's body froze, then shifted forward an inch in an uncanny movement. He kicked back violently with his leg, forcefully knocking Lin Feng's iron fist aside.
BANG!
The kick sent Lin Feng stumbling, but he didn't stop his attack. Seizing the moment Li Xi's motion was arrested, he followed up with an elbow strike aimed straight for his throat.