Chapter 98: Extreme
'His judgment is practically nonexistent, but his instincts have been honed to their absolute peak.'
'The potion he took increases his strength, stamina, agility, and other physical attributes, but it also makes him lose his sanity, leaving only the most basic instinct to kill.'
Lin Feng was constantly analyzing the situation. He finally understood what was going on with the man in black. Although the man's power was astonishing, he lacked any real flexibility.
Moreover, he didn't understand any techniques. To put it simply, he was a machine now, capable only of the most basic movements, with none of the flair of a true martial artist.
BANG!
Lin Feng's fist collided with the man in black's palm. This time, Lin Feng didn't budge an inch, while the man in black was sent flying back over ten meters before he stopped.
The man in black hadn't gained the upper hand in this exchange. Instead, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and his gaze toward Lin Feng was filled with a madness that looked like he wanted to devour him.
ROAR!
The man in black roared, then leaped into the air. With both fists clenched, he shot toward Lin Feng like a cannonball. This time, his speed was even faster than before, and not even Lin Feng dared to underestimate him.
BANG!
After a muffled thud, the man in black was knocked back four or five steps. His arm trembled, clearly having absorbed a massive impact.
'He's lost the ability to speak, too. He knows he's no match for me, yet he still charges forward.'
'And I just pricked one of his acupoints, but he had no reaction at all.'
Lin Feng glanced at the man's chest. A silver needle, slightly thicker than a normal one, was already buried deep within it.
That was one of the most painful acupoints on the human body. If an ordinary person were struck there, they would have likely passed out long ago. But the man in black seemed completely unaffected, which made Lin Feng's eyes narrow.
At that moment, an image of the slender silver needle Lin Feng had struck him with flashed through the man in black's mind, but he paid it no mind.
He felt a warm sensation surging through his entire body. This hot current made all his muscles feel supple and energized, and he felt his strength had increased even more.
All this indicated that he was in excellent condition. He knew that even if he fought Lin Feng to the death right now, the outcome would be uncertain.
But he wasn't worried. He knew he still had a trump card up his sleeve. As long as he activated it, Lin Feng would be as good as dead. It was a life-saving ultimate technique his master had given him.
SWOOSH!
The man in black's figure blurred and vanished from his spot. The next moment, he appeared right in front of Lin Feng, his right hand formed into a claw, viciously striking at Lin Feng's throat.
A cold light glinted in Lin Feng's eyes. He instantly leaned back, then pushed off with his legs to dodge. But just then, the man in black's arm suddenly changed its trajectory, and he threw a roundhouse kick at Lin Feng's neck.
Unflustered, Lin Feng raised an arm to block the kick. But at that exact moment, the man in black's right fist, whistling through the air, slammed violently into Lin Feng's chest.
BANG!
Lin Feng staggered, sliding back more than ten zhang. A burning pain in his chest made his breath catch. He had never experienced an injury like this before.
HISS.
The intense pain made Lin Feng suck in a sharp breath. The veins on his arms bulged, clearly visible.
'What in the world is that potion? How can it be so powerful?'
Lin Feng's heart tightened. He hadn't expected the man in black to be this tenacious, with such terrifying defense and attack power.
'This level of combat power is equivalent to the peak of an Innate Martial Artist!'
Lin Feng gritted his teeth. The Inner Strength in his body circulated rapidly, and he poured immense power into his fists before shooting toward the man in black.
Heh heh heh.
Seeing Lin Feng actually take the initiative to attack, the man in black let out a strange laugh, a bloodthirsty look appearing in his eyes.
He then took a fierce step forward and charged directly at Lin Feng, his iron fists carrying an overwhelming might as he smashed them down.
The man in black's attack this time was even more ferocious than before. The force erupting from his fists was so strong that even the surrounding trees rustled from the wind.
Lin Feng's expression grew stern. He tapped his toes on the ground and leaped high into the air. He knew he couldn't clash head-on with the man in black right now. In a fight like this, one had to not only focus on defense but, more importantly, look for an opportunity to break through.
The moment he found an opening, he had to launch an all-out assault and not get bogged down in a protracted fight, because Lin Feng was now gradually falling into a disadvantage.
However, Lin Feng still had the situation firmly under control. After all, his insight and experience were on another level.
His advantage in speed was enough to suppress the man in black. As long as he wasn't careless and didn't force a head-on collision, he wouldn't lose, and it wouldn't even take much effort. Lin Feng was very satisfied with this outcome.
BANG!
Another muffled collision echoed through the mountain forest. Lin Feng's fists slammed against the man in black's. The surging Inner Strength sent both of them flying back. After tracing two arcs through the air, Lin Feng and the man in black crashed to the ground separately.
A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of the man in black's mouth, and the same was true for Lin Feng. They had both been sent flying by the other's power. Although neither had coughed up blood, they had both sustained internal injuries.
The man in black stood up, his scarlet, bloodshot eyes staring coldly at Lin Feng.
'Has the potion's effect gotten stronger? Or is it about to wear off, and this is a final burst of energy?'
Lin Feng wondered. He felt that his opponent had been hiding some strength in their last exchange. The man in black truly had the power to contend with him; in fact, he could no longer completely suppress him.
"Go... die!"
The man in black growled, his figure transforming into an afterimage as he pounced on Lin Feng once again. A deep hatred filled his eyes; he was determined to kill Lin Feng today.
A ferocious roundhouse kick swept toward Lin Feng's waist, but his reaction was incredibly fast. He sidestepped, deflecting the man's kick, then dropped low and thrust out with his left elbow.
The counterattack caught the man in black off guard. Lin Feng's strike was simply too fast and came from an awkward angle. Unable to dodge, he could only shield his head with his arm, preparing to endure the blow.
CLANG!
Lin Feng's strike landed squarely on the man in black's wrist. Although it didn't break his wrist, it left the joint numb and aching, with waves of sharp pain radiating from it.
CRACK!
The man in black staggered, nearly falling to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Feng reached out, grabbed his arm, and with a clean grappling move, twisted it and dislocated the joint.