Chapter 483: Horrified
After another fierce clash, Night Blade was sent staggering back several steps before steadying himself. Lin Feng's eyes were now bloodshot as he stared intently at Night Blade.
His clothes whipped in the wind. The fierce gales stirred up by the rampaging Inner Strength were enough to terrify Night Blade. 'For a moment there, I thought I was dead for sure.'
"Such immense power."
Night Blade said, his face grim. 'He had used his full power in that last attack, yet Lin Feng had somehow withstood it—and he still seemed to be in peak condition!'
"You're strong, too."
Lin Feng said calmly, his voice even. But he knew his last attack had been far from weak. 'For Night Blade to neutralize it... his strength must be formidable as well.'
"I'll take your life!"
Night Blade roared, all fear gone from his eyes, replaced by a towering will to fight. The fires of battle had been thoroughly stoked, and he had lost all reason.
Night Blade shot forward like an agile cheetah, lunging at Lin Feng. As he moved, he unleashed a flurry of kicks, each one packed with terrifying destructive force.
Lin Feng's pupils shrank. He gathered all the power in his body into his palms and met Night Blade's attack.
His eyes were scarlet, and a terrifying power radiated from him, causing Night Blade's heart to pound with an inexplicable dread.
"BAM!"
A fist collided with Lin Feng's palms, producing a muffled thud. He had put all his strength into that punch, yet it wasn't enough to knock Lin Feng down.
Lin Feng's arms, however, didn't even waver. He had absorbed the blow head-on.
Lin Feng could no longer afford to be careless; Night Blade had thoroughly angered him. He brought his palms chopping down viciously, his eyes now completely crimson.
Night Blade crossed his arms to protect his chest, sensing the imminent danger. 'Lin Feng's attacks are too ferocious. This doesn't feel like a fight anymore.'
'It's like he's trying to kill me.' This time, Night Blade understood. He had truly met a formidable opponent—an incredibly powerful one.
He didn't dare be overconfident. Kicking off the ground, he retreated rapidly. 'I can't dodge Lin Feng's attack, so I won't meet it head-on. It would put me at a disadvantage, and I can't afford to take that risk.'
But would Lin Feng let him escape so easily?
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. With a single movement, he was in pursuit, his footwork unbelievably uncanny.
In the blink of an eye, he closed the distance to Night Blade. Even in pursuit, the power of his attacks showed no signs of weakening.
Not to be outdone, Night Blade also clenched his fists and thrust them forward. Just like that, the two began a shocking, brutal hand-to-hand battle in the darkness!
"BAM!"
Another dull thud echoed as Lin Feng and Night Blade separated once more. They stood twenty or thirty meters apart, both frowning deeply.
This time, neither had gained an advantage; they were at a stalemate. Lin Feng was surprised. 'Night Blade's power is nearly equal to mine, and I can sense he's still holding something back.'
'Looks like I'll have to go all out tonight. I won't be able to take down Night Blade otherwise. I didn't want this to become a duel to the death, but since it's come to this, I have to finish him.'
"You're strong, but that's not enough to win. I will never lose to you, because you can never defeat me."
Night Blade's face was savage, his eyes brimming with killing intent. He suddenly stomped on the ground.
His body shot toward Lin Feng like an arrow loosed from a bow. This time, his Body Technique was even more bizarre than before, his speed so fast it was nearly impossible to track.
Lin Feng watched Night Blade approach, a mocking smile playing on his lips. A cold killing intent flickered in his own eyes. 'If he's going to be this stubborn, then I'll just have to send him on his way.'
He whipped out his right arm, brought two fingers together, and then thrust forward with the speed of a thunderclap, like a bolt of lightning.
At the same time, he channeled all the Inner Strength in his body into his fists. This was a profound martial technique.
It was the strongest martial technique Lin Feng could execute at his current level, one he had not used in a very long time.
"BAM!"
The two clashed fiercely once more. Afterimages blurred past as violent energy swept out in all directions.
Lin Feng struck out. Empowered by his dense Inner Strength, his fists glowed with a crystalline light and carried a terrifying pressure as they flew toward Night Blade.
Night Blade, too, threw a punch, his fist overflowing with silver light. This was a Fist Technique.
This Fist Technique of Night Blade's was quite peculiar. With every punch he threw, his aura intensified.
By the time he threw the ninth punch, his aura had surged severalfold, and his presence had become truly terrifying.
"BOOM!"
The two attacks collided, creating a violent explosion. Both men were thrown back simultaneously. This time, the outcome was different.
They were evenly matched. It was an outcome neither had anticipated. They had both used their full strength in that last exchange, yet the result was still a stalemate.
"With that level of strength and those martial techniques... where do you come from?"
"An ordinary Mortal Martial Artist couldn't possibly possess your level of strength!"
Night Blade's gaze was icy. He finally understood. 'This kid was holding back an ace. I never would have thought…'
Lin Feng's expression was grim. He said nothing, as this was not the time for words. This stalemate was something he hadn't anticipated either.
'I need to recover, and fast. If this drags on, I'll definitely lose.'
"BAM!"
Another clash of fist against palm, and they separated once more.
Both men were now panting heavily. They had put everything they had into that last exchange.
"WHOOSH!"
Night Blade's figure moved like a phantom, zipping through the silent space. In an instant, he was at Lin Feng's side, lashing out with a side kick.
"BAM!"
Another loud bang. Lin Feng blocked the kick, but he still coughed up a mouthful of blood. Night Blade's kick had wounded him.
Lin Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his anger rising. This endless stalemate was putting him at a severe disadvantage.
'Besides, Night Blade's power is only increasing. If this war of attrition continues, I'll be the one to lose.'
At this thought, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. With a slight flick of his wrist, a powerful surge of Inner Strength flooded into his palms.
At that moment, the veins on his arms bulged, and his skin seemed to be shrouded in a faint, cyan glow.