Chapter 165: A Hard Case
BANG!
After lying on the ground for a moment, Zhou Hu slowly got back to his feet. He shot Lin Feng a cold, venomous glare. He knew he had met his match today.
Lin Feng's strange footwork was definitely not a conventional martial art. His movement speed was simply mind-boggling, so fast that it was nearly impossible to track with the naked eye.
Moreover, the angles of his attacks were devious, completely sealing off all escape routes.
One had to remember that he was a formidable expert at the Innate Late Stage First Rank. Yet even he could do nothing against Lin Feng. The humiliation was immense, but having been defeated in the initial clash, he wasn't one to simply give up.
Gritting his teeth, Zhou Hu pulled a medicinal pill from his robes and swallowed it. His body began to return to its original state as his aura swelled with power. This meant he was finally getting serious.
The surrounding grass and trees were bent and broken by the force. Zhou Hu's current aura was so intense that even Lin Feng, standing some distance away, frowned.
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, Zhou Hu's eyes flew open, a cold glint exploding within them. He took a sharp step forward with his left foot, his right hand changing from a fist into an elbow strike that he aimed at Lin Feng.
BANG!
The strike came down like an iron hammer. With nowhere left to dodge, Lin Feng quickly raised his arms to block.
But the moment they collided, a metallic ringing sound exploded from Zhou Hu's elbow, sending a shattering force through Lin Feng's arms. At the same time, his knee drove into Lin Feng's chest.
Hmph!
But Lin Feng just snorted coldly. With a slight bend of his body, he managed to deflect most of the force. Then, with a twist of his waist, he slid past Zhou Hu, his body close to his opponent's.
Zhou Hu's attack missed its mark. Lin Feng, however, wouldn't pass up such an opportunity. He immediately lifted his leg for a side kick aimed straight at Zhou Hu's head. If that kick landed, Zhou Hu's brains would likely have been splattered.
But Zhou Hu's reflexes were extremely fast. He dodged Lin Feng's vicious kick with a quick sidestep and, at the same time, chopped down on Lin Feng's shoulder with his hand like a blade. Lin Feng's body trembled, freezing in place.
A cruel smile spread across Zhou Hu's face. Now that he had the upper hand, he held nothing back. He pressed forward again, his two hands, as large as cattail fans, striking straight for Lin Feng's heart.
A bloodthirsty glint appeared in Lin Feng's eyes. He was now prepared for a life-or-death struggle. 'If I'm going to fight this Zhou Hu to the death, then there's nothing to be afraid of.'
BANG!
With a dull thud, two massive fists slammed into each other, letting out a low, muffled sound.
Zhou Hu felt a numbing sensation spread through his palm. 'This kid's physical strength is monstrously powerful!' he thought, secretly shocked.
Zhou Hu stumbled back three steps, while Lin Feng only retreated a single step. Although Lin Feng's body was now tough enough to shatter reinforced concrete with one punch, Zhou Hu was an Innate Master. His physical fortitude was still superior, and Lin Feng hadn't come out of the exchange completely unscathed.
Zhou Hu was even more shaken now. He couldn't believe he had just miscalculated. He had launched that strike in a fit of rage.
Yet, unexpectedly, it still failed to land a decisive blow. And now, Lin Feng's attacks were pressing in again. He knew this was no time to dwell on it; he had to deal with this troublesome guy as quickly as possible.
SWOOSH!
Zhou Hu pointed a finger at Lin Feng. With a FWIP, several black darts shot toward him. Lin Feng flickered to the side, dodging all the hidden weapons, but by then, Zhou Hu had already closed the distance and was right in front of him.
SWISH!
Lin Feng thrust out both palms, sending a sharp gust of wind rushing toward Zhou Hu. But this was all within Zhou Hu's expectations.
Zhou Hu's body suddenly shifted several meters to the side. Just as Lin Feng's palms were about to hit, he darted backward like a bolt of lightning.
Lin Feng didn't give chase. Instead, he stood perfectly still, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint smile.
He looked at Zhou Hu as if he were already looking at a corpse. He knew that Zhou Hu's strength was a spent force.
The current Zhou Hu no longer had his earlier imposing aura. His True Qi was almost completely depleted. It was time for Lin Feng to reap his victory.
SWOOSH!
Lin Feng leaped, his entire body shooting toward Zhou Hu like a cannonball. Zhou Hu's expression changed drastically.
He never expected that Lin Feng could still burst forth with such incredible speed at a time like this.
BOOM!
A series of muffled rumbles, like rolling thunder, echoed as Zhou Hu and Lin Feng exchanged blows with fiery intensity.
Zhou Hu frantically rained punches and kicks on Lin Feng, but he missed his target every single time. Lin Feng's movements were simply too agile; he always managed to dodge at the critical moment.
In truth, Zhou Hu's skill was somewhat lacking. He was only holding on by relying on his powerful physical constitution.
Lin Feng's assault remained fierce and sharp, but Zhou Hu was, after all, rich in combat experience and possessed some real strength. That was how he had managed to endure for so long.
BANG!
Zhou Hu and Lin Feng each landed a heavy palm strike on the other's body. At that moment, Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. His gaze turned icy as his arm muscles bulged, and a terrifying power surged into his palm.
His right arm seemed as if it were forged from steel, with blue veins popping up, gnarled and tangled like old tree roots. The blood vessels on the back of his hand were so prominent they looked like hideous earthworms crawling all over his skin.
BANG!
A palm struck Zhou Hu square in the chest. His body flew backward, but after soaring for seven or eight meters, he suddenly twisted in mid-air. Tracing a graceful arc through the sky, he swooped back down toward Lin Feng to kill him.
Lin Feng frowned slightly. He hadn't expected this. Zhou Hu was clearly heavily injured, yet he could still pull off such a maneuver.
'This guy really is something else.' A flicker of deep interest showed in Lin Feng's eyes. Although Zhou Hu was no match for him, he had at least made him take the fight seriously. Now, he would no longer be careless.
CRACK!
He waved his hands through the air, leaving a series of flickering afterimages. Then, torrents of Fist Gang rained down, blanketing the charging Zhou Hu.
BANG!
Their Fist Gangs repeatedly collided in mid-air in a fierce clash. The power contained within every punch and kick was terrifying, sending out ripple after ripple of shockwaves.
SPURT!
