Chapter 171: Ignition
Lin Feng's clothes fluttered violently, his eyes as firm as iron. A battle like this had completely ignited the fighting spirit within him.
It had been a long time since he'd encountered such an opponent. He decided he had to take down Zhou Hu right here, right now. Opportunities like this were rare.
Zhou Hu could also tell that Lin Feng seemed to be on the verge of a breakthrough. The immense energy fluctuations made Zhou Hu's eyes narrow, and a flash of realization struck him.
'Is this a sign of a breakthrough?'
Zhou Hu muttered to himself. He finally understood. Lin Feng had been hiding his true strength all along. To be breaking through at such a critical and dangerous moment... it left Zhou Hu dumbfounded.
'This guy's cultivation speed is monstrous! Is there any justice in this world?'
As the aura around Lin Feng climbed higher and higher, Zhou Hu knew he had to end this fight immediately. Otherwise, once Lin Feng broke through to the Bone Forging Realm, his own chances of victory would become truly slim.
At this thought, Zhou Hu suddenly thrust out both fists. This attack was even faster and more ferocious than before. The force of his fists was like a toppling mountain and an overturning sea, carrying a terrifying wave of energy as it blasted viciously toward Lin Feng.
Seeing the ferocious Fist Gang, Lin Feng hastily mobilized his Inner Strength to defend. The attack was powerful, but he was no longer afraid.
Lin Feng executed an Iron Mountain Lean, slamming it into the sky-filling fist shadows. A clap of thunder exploded as the myriad fist shadows and Lin Feng's sturdy arm resisted each other, both dissipating into nothing.
BANG!
With a loud bang, both men were forced back three steps before they stopped. They remained vigilant, on guard against one another.
Zhou Hu's gaze grew even darker. This was a situation he had never expected. He had originally planned to cripple Lin Feng, but now they were at a stalemate.
Most importantly, his strength was a full minor realm higher than Lin Feng's. Despite such a gap, they were fighting to a draw.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng was also shocked. A terrifying Zhou Hu like this was completely beyond his expectations. This man was truly extraordinary.
Lin Feng knew he couldn't let this stalemate continue. He needed to do something different. 'But what should I do?' As he thought this, Lin Feng slowly began to shift to the side, looking for a suitable position to launch another attack.
But just then, Zhou Hu moved. His body flickered with an extremely bizarre motion and vanished in an instant. When he reappeared, he was already at Lin Feng's side, his palms striking fiercely at Lin Feng's back.
Lin Feng's pupils shrank. He crossed his arms to protect his chest, and they collided violently with Zhou Hu's palms.
With another muffled THUD, both were sent flying backward at the same time.
Lin Feng's feet left the ground as he was blasted backward. His right arm was completely numb from the impact, and his expression turned grave. He had now fully experienced how terrifying Zhou Hu was.
'This guy is seriously strong. If I weren't so lucky today, I'd probably be laid up in bed right now.'
Shaking his head to dispel the thought, Lin Feng resolved that he would never admit defeat. Even if he died, he would take Zhou Hu down with him.
Lin Feng slid back more than ten meters. His body traced an arc through the air before he shot forward again. A silver glint flashed through the void as Lin Feng charged straight for Zhou Hu.
SWOOSH!
A sound of tearing air was heard. Lin Feng had unexpectedly slammed a fist directly into the trunk of a nearby tree. With a loud CRACK of splintering wood, he used the recoil to launch himself directly at Zhou Hu.
Zhou Hu's expression flickered, clearly caught off guard. He never would have imagined Lin Feng's attack could be so relentless.
By now, Lin Feng was right beside him, his hand grabbing for Zhou Hu's neck. The assault took Zhou Hu completely by surprise, as he had never expected Lin Feng to proactively rush in for close-quarters combat.
BANG!
Zhou Hu kicked out, his foot whistling through the air toward Lin Feng's waist. Not to be outdone, Lin Feng landed a Palm Seal on Zhou Hu's ribs. Both were sent flying backward simultaneously.
THUD! THUD!
The moment he landed, Lin Feng tapped his toes on the ground and instantly leaped into the air. His legs then swung alternately, kicking toward Zhou Hu like a violent tempest.
At that moment, Lin Feng was like a madly spinning top, while Zhou Hu was like a nail, pinned firmly in the dirt crater.
Lin Feng's assault grew even more ferocious, his moves becoming increasingly chaotic. Zhou Hu was in a miserable state, unable to even voice his complaints, because every one of Lin Feng's attacks struck a vital point.
BANG!
Zhou Hu finally couldn't take it anymore. His knees buckled, and his body staggered before he fell directly to his knees. Lin Feng seized the opportunity to press his attack.
Seeing this, Zhou Hu pushed off with his legs, his body instantly springing up to dodge Lin Feng's attack. Lin Feng, in turn, landed smoothly on the ground, ending up behind Zhou Hu.
The two faced off once more. Zhou Hu frowned slightly as he looked at Lin Feng. Attacks like that weren't fatal to him, not even particularly painful.
But he didn't want to waste time and energy like this. If they kept fighting, he would be the one at a disadvantage. After all, while he held the upper hand now, that advantage was only temporary.
But Lin Feng's sheer tenacity made him wary. He knew that if he were in Lin Feng's shoes, he absolutely couldn't have withstood such an onslaught.
But in this situation, he couldn't give up. The moment he backed down, he would lose his dignity.
If that happened, even if he survived today, his reputation would be in tatters if word of this ever got out.
Lin Feng didn't speak either, but a cold light glinted in his eyes. He also knew that Zhou Hu would never give up so easily.
Therefore, he prepared himself to face the enemy. If Zhou Hu dared to make a move, he would kill him without the slightest hesitation.
SHING!
Zhou Hu's figure shot forward, heading straight for Lin Feng's face. Lin Feng snorted coldly and thrust out both fists to meet Zhou Hu head-on.
When their fists and claws met, a violent sonic boom erupted. The very air at the point of contact crackled with a series of explosions. Both Lin Feng and Zhou Hu were thrown back, each retreating in opposite directions.
Lin Feng stumbled back five or six steps, but the fighting spirit in his eyes hadn't diminished in the slightest. On the contrary, it burned even more fiercely.
'This Zhou Hu is too cunning. He's exploiting the fact that my realm is slightly weaker, using relentless attacks to try and wear me down.'