Chapter 488: Fatal?
"You little punk!"
Night Blade roared. Although Lin Feng's punch hadn't dealt a fatal blow, it had inflicted a tremendous humiliation.
He had always been the one brutalizing others. To be sent flying by Lin Feng today, and even sustain internal injuries—this was a disgrace he could never accept.
His body shot up abruptly, leaping high into the air before plunging back down, his sharp dagger aimed straight for Lin Feng.
SHING!
Night Blade's dagger left an afterimage in the air, slicing toward Lin Feng's neck with a heart-stopping whistle.
He was confident that if this strike landed, Lin Feng would be killed instantly.
BANG!
Lin Feng crossed his arms, blocking the dagger in front of him.
CLANG...
A crisp metallic clash rang out. A numbing sensation shot through Lin Feng's arms, and the impact sent him flying sideways. Seizing the opportunity, Night Blade turned into a blur and fled into the distance.
WHOOSH!
Lin Feng gave chase without hesitation. If Night Blade wanted to run, Lin Feng certainly wasn't going to let him.
Now that Lin Feng was fully recovered, he'd have to be an idiot to let Night Blade escape.
Their recent exchange had also made Lin Feng see this Night Blade in a new light.
Now he finally understood why the man had dared to provoke him. It was because he had an ace up his sleeve.
He had noticed it earlier: Night Blade was an Ancient Martial Artist who specialized in Body Refining. Such Body Refiners were the natural counter to Ancient Martial Artists like himself who relied on Inner Strength.
Their bodies were incredibly tough and resilient. Even experts of the same rank would have a hard time dealing with them. After all, the path of Body Refining was far more arduous and difficult than that of ordinary Cultivators.
Night Blade's fighting style was simple: close-quarters combat. Every move was vicious and deadly. Most Martial Artists of the same level were no match for him, simply because his physical strength was so overwhelming.
But Lin Feng was no ordinary person, although he primarily followed the path of Inner Strength cultivation.
Don't forget, he was once an expert at the Peak of Grandmaster. He was only forced to recultivate because his five senses had been sealed.
While his realm had to be rebuilt, his physical body hadn't regressed in the slightest. It was still at the level of the Peak of Grandmaster.
It was only because his current Cultivation Technique was special, making his physical defenses abnormally strong, that he had a chance. Otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to defeat Night Blade easily.
But he had cause to be thankful. Night Blade's strength was only at the Half-Step Grandmaster level. Although he was stronger than Lin Feng, the gap wasn't insurmountable.
If Night Blade had reached the Grandmaster Realm today, then Lin Feng might have been in real danger.
Seeing Lin Feng closing in, Night Blade's eyes narrowed. 'This Lin Feng is really stubborn. He still won't give up!'
He gripped his dagger and charged forward to meet him, his aura erupting once more. He was preparing to use his ultimate skill to take Lin Feng down; otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to hold on much longer.
SWOOSH!
With a sound of tearing air, Night Blade's figure vanished from his spot.
Night Blade was an expert in stealth and assassination, yet he was now choosing to fight Lin Feng head-on. He, too, wanted to test himself and see what his true capabilities were.
BOOM!
An explosive roar echoed through the sky as the two of them traded blows. The longer they fought, the more shocked Night Blade became. His speed was already too fast for the naked eye to follow, yet Lin Feng could somehow keep up.
Furthermore, throughout the battle, Lin Feng's combat awareness and his control over the flow of the fight were both masterful. And his physical strength was simply monstrous.
The shockwaves from their battle radiated outward, shattering the surrounding trees and weeds into dust. They were deep in the old mountain forests, so even a fight of this magnitude didn't attract any attention.
Lin Feng's physical durability was terrifying, but Night Blade wasn't idle either. His attacks were sharp and tricky.
But Lin Feng could always block his attacks, and his own counterattacks were full of power. This made Night Blade grow even more furious and humiliated, and the Inner Strength in his body grew increasingly frantic.
Even so, Lin Feng relied on his agile dodging techniques to remain locked in a stalemate with Night Blade.
Night Blade suddenly spun, shifting ten feet to the left to instantly dodge Lin Feng's leg-blade kick. He followed the spin with a brilliant counter-attack, thrusting his dagger straight at Lin Feng's abdomen.
CLANG!
The dagger stabbed into the ground. A savage grin spread across Night Blade's face. This blow would definitely take Lin Feng's life.
Night Blade's surprise counter-attack was indeed brilliant, aimed straight for Lin Feng's waist. But with just a slight movement, Lin Feng actually dodged the blow.
SMACK!
A palm slammed directly into Night Blade's chest. Horror filled his face. Lin Feng hadn't possessed this kind of power before.
Night Blade's body was sent flying backward, stumbling four or five meters before he managed to stabilize himself.
Lin Feng's brow furrowed. 'I'm actually at a disadvantage right now. I've only recovered a tiny fraction of my strength and can't use my full power. This is what I was most worried about.'
BANG!
Lin Feng's figure shot forward once again, his Inner Strength surging.
He couldn't afford to hold back any longer. He had to finish Night Blade as quickly as possible, or he might genuinely perish here.
Night Blade's expression changed drastically. Lin Feng's speed was just too fast, and his strength and stamina were somehow on par with his own.
He knew Lin Feng's potential was formidable, which set off alarm bells in his mind. It seemed that killing Lin Feng today was going to be more difficult than he'd thought.
Gritting his teeth, the black aura around Night Blade flared. A faint black sheen then spread across his skin. He was using a Secret Technique to temporarily boost his strength.
Lin Feng snorted coldly. 'This Night Blade is like a lingering ghost. In that case, I'll teach him a proper lesson. Perhaps this is a fortuitous encounter.'
WHOOSH!
In an instant, Lin Feng's figure transformed into a streak of light and rushed toward Night Blade. He knew it was time to stop holding back.
That being the case, he had to kill Night Blade now to prevent any future trouble. Night Blade was like a malignant tumor that needed to be excised as soon as possible.
BANG!
With a muffled explosion, Lin Feng collided with Night Blade's dagger. Then, both of them were sent flying backward.