Chapter 517: Maintaining Balance
'This area has been sealed off by the gray-robed elder,' Lin Feng thought. 'While I can hold my own for now, I know I'll be in danger if he changes tactics and uses his trump card.'
'The best plan is to put as much distance between us as possible.'
"Brat, if you have any guts, get your ass out here! I will slice you into a thousand pieces!"
The gray-robed elder's furious curse carried from behind him, laced with a bloodthirsty madness.
"Heh."
Lin Feng just gave a cold smile, completely ignoring the gray-robed elder. He once again pulled out one of the few Healing Elixirs he had left and consumed it.
With his realm being lower, his only option was to use elixirs to brutally wear down the gray-robed elder's True Essence.
'Dammit, doesn't this kid get tired? How dare he try to outlast me like this? He must have a death wish.'
The gray-robed elder was blazing with fury, but he had no choice but to patiently continue his relentless pursuit of Lin Feng. Right now, he wanted nothing more than to tear Lin Feng limb from limb.
He had sensed Lin Feng pull out another Healing Elixir to recover from his injuries.
He knew that the longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. He might even perish from the complete exhaustion of his True Essence.
But he understood even more clearly that he couldn't just sit and wait for death. He stuck right behind Lin Feng.
He was trying every conceivable method to deal with Lin Feng, to kill him and seize the treasures he carried.
However, Lin Feng's movement speed was astonishingly fast. Even when going all out, the elder could only remain evenly matched with him. Killing Lin Feng, however, seemed nearly impossible.
This shocked the gray-robed elder. 'What kind of monster is this young brat? How can he possess such a formidable physique?'
And what's more, Lin Feng's supply of pills was so vast it made him incredibly envious.
Even for a Grandmaster Martial Artist like himself—someone who all the Hidden Clans would treat with courtesy—it was impossible to pop pills like they were candy.
These kinds of pills were worth a fortune! Even a major clan like their Gu Family couldn't necessarily produce many of them. Yet Lin Feng was stuffing them into his mouth as if they were candy.
'This kid's reserves are too rich. I must get my hands on the treasures he's carrying!'
The gray-robed elder licked his lips, his expression turning greedy. These pills all required special refinement materials. For an ordinary Martial Artist, obtaining them was basically a pipe dream.
But he couldn't be bothered with all that right now. If he killed Lin Feng, never mind the extremely high reward the Qin Family would give him...
...just Lin Feng's personal reserves alone would be an incredibly handsome prize.
SWOOSH!
Just as the gray-robed elder was contemplating how to kill Lin Feng, a sharp, cold gleam of light suddenly shot toward him, aiming for his chest.
"What!"
Lost in his fantasy, the elder didn't react in time!
At the critical moment, the gray-robed elder dodged, but the sword still grazed his arm. His skin instantly split open, and blood splattered.
"You little whelp, you've enraged me! I'm going to flay you alive!"
Lin Feng used this opportunity to flee into the distance. The gray-robed elder roared in fury, but he was ultimately a step too slow. Lin Feng's figure quickly vanished into the night.
It made him so mad he was stomping his feet in rage.
"BASTARD..."
The gray-robed elder was about to lose his mind. Lin Feng wasn't giving him any openings, just playing a game of hide-and-seek. This feeling of being toyed with was truly awful.
'If this keeps up, something bad is bound to happen!'
The gray-robed elder's face was filled with anxiety. Although he was a Grandmaster, he had actually only just broken through a short while ago.
His True Essence had not yet fully stabilized, which was why he had been completely unable to deal with Lin Feng.
"Get lost."
Just then, a bush in front of the gray-robed elder suddenly rustled violently. A black shadow shot out like a bolt of lightning, and a fist slammed into the elder's chest.
PTUI!
A mouthful of blood sprayed out as the gray-robed elder was sent flying backward. He tumbled three or four times in mid-air before wretchedly coming to a stop.
"You... How is this possible?"
The gray-robed elder was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to attack him so suddenly. What shocked him even more was that he hadn't sensed a thing.
But even so, he had still been injured by Lin Feng. What was going on?
"Heh, I'll return those words to you."
Lin Feng gave a faint smile. Roaring flames ignited on his right fist, and with a leap, he pounced toward the gray-robed elder like a hawk hunting its prey.
"You little beast, I'll slaughter you!"
The gray-robed elder roared. He couldn't stand being treated like an idiot with these tricks.
But Lin Feng couldn't be bothered with him. With a flicker of his body, he dodged the elder's attack and sped forward.
The gray-robed elder ground his teeth, then turned and gave chase. No matter what, he had to capture Lin Feng today.
But he had clearly underestimated Lin Feng's combat experience. The gap between them was not a small one.
He had originally thought his strength was enough to suppress Lin Feng, but in reality, he was wrong. He was no match for Lin Feng.
The two of them chased each other, one in front and one behind. If any outsider were to see this, they would be absolutely dumbfounded.
A supreme powerhouse at the Peak Grandmaster Level hunting down a mere Martial Artist—such a scene was simply too incredible to believe!
HUFF, HUFF!
Lin Feng was panting heavily, drenched in sweat. He looked utterly wretched, his body covered in several deep claw marks. Each wound was deep enough to see the bone, dripping with blood.
But Lin Feng's mental state was incredibly excited. He wasn't the least bit dejected by this battle; on the contrary, he was filled with exhilaration and anticipation!
He knew he had truly encountered a real master this time. If he didn't fight for his life, his chances of surviving the night were slim. But he had no choice.
Because deep in his heart, the desire to challenge a powerful expert was even stronger than his desire to live.
"You can't escape."
The gray-robed elder said sinisterly, "Did you think I wouldn't see through your little tricks? Don't waste your effort. You have nowhere to hide!"
As he spoke, the gray-robed elder continued his pursuit of Lin Feng.
"I don't need to run. Because in this battle today, someone is destined to die."
Lin Feng sneered. Since he had already decided to finish off the gray-robed elder, he wouldn't hesitate in the slightest.
Planting his feet on the ground, Lin Feng suddenly spun around. A terrifying, murderous aura erupted from his sharp, black-and-white eyes.
