Chapter 173: Die
SWISH!
A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes as he vanished from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already right in front of Zhou Hu.
He threw a punch toward Zhou Hu's heart. He now knew that his punches were still a notch weaker than Zhou Hu's.
Therefore, he decided to use a sneak attack. After all, a surprise strike was the easiest way to win, because Zhou Hu was indeed very strong.
At that moment, he also unleashed his Body Technique. His figure flickered like a flash of white light, appearing directly to Zhou Hu's left.
WHOOSH!
Just as Zhou Hu threw a punch, Lin Feng also made his move. A piercing blow shot toward Zhou Hu's ribs—a blind spot in his defense.
THUMP!
A muffled sound rang out. It was Lin Feng's fist, which had slammed straight into Zhou Hu's body, sending him staggering backward.
PFFT!
Zhou Hu opened his mouth and spat out a mist of blood. Lin Feng had struck his weak spot, but this time, Zhou Hu smiled. The fist he had hidden behind his back suddenly swung out, smashing down toward Lin Feng!
He was actually using his own body as bait to lure Lin Feng into a trap!
But Lin Feng's expression remained calm. The instant he threw his punch, Zhou Hu's fist also slammed into his ribs. Yet Lin Feng's body twisted bizarrely as he swung a high kick straight at Zhou Hu's temple.
BAM!
A look of astonishment appeared on Zhou Hu's face, but he reacted immediately. He threw a punch to block the kick but was still sent stumbling back several steps before he could regain his footing. His face flushed red as he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
A trickle of blood also seeped from the corner of Zhou Hu's mouth. His eyes were wide with disbelief. He never would have imagined that Lin Feng's reactions would be so sharp!
And so calculating, too. If he hadn't dodged that kick in time, he probably would have been decapitated by now.
But just as Lin Feng landed his hit and was about to press his advantage, Zhou Hu finally recovered. His face darkened, and he became completely serious.
BAM!
The two men traded blows, instantly becoming entangled in a fierce exchange. Zhou Hu was completely suppressed by Lin Feng, with no openings whatsoever.
Lin Feng's Body Technique was mysterious and unpredictable. He moved with a fluid grace, like a duckweed drifting on a lake. The exchange was incredibly dangerous, yet Zhou Hu was unable to inflict any harm on him.
By now, Zhou Hu's face was drenched in sweat. He had practiced Ancient Martial Arts since childhood, and his physical conditioning far surpassed that of an ordinary person, yet Lin Feng's Body Technique was even more profound.
Although his own skills were impressive, he could never manage to touch Lin Feng. This left him feeling utterly frustrated. His eyes turned ice-cold. 'I have to kill this guy today.'
BAM!
Zhou Hu threw another punch, but Lin Feng had already anticipated it and dodged skillfully. Lin Feng bent his body slightly and shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. His sharp fist, whistling through the air, charged straight for Zhou Hu's chest.
Seeing this, Zhou Hu hastily crossed his arms to protect himself. But Lin Feng's fist had already arrived, smashing directly into his chest. In that instant, with a dull thud, his incredibly hard chest plate was pierced by Lin Feng's fist!
CRACK! CRUNCH!
Lin Feng's fist broke through Zhou Hu's sternum, causing his chest cavity to cave in!
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
Lin Feng's fists flew with incredible speed, one punch following another, each one landing solidly on Zhou Hu's chest.
Zhou Hu's chest continued to collapse. The caved-in area spread at a visible rate, revealing stark white bone beneath. At the same time, a look of utter disbelief spread across Zhou Hu's face.
His heart filled with bitter resentment. He couldn't believe that the Body Technique and martial skills he took so much pride in had been so easily broken. Lin Feng's ferocious power terrified him to his core.
Zhou Hu was truly panicking now. He was truly scared. He had never, ever imagined that he would actually be defeated by Lin Feng!
THUD!
Finally, after Lin Feng landed another five or six punches in succession, Zhou Hu's body fell stiffly to the ground.
Haaah.
Lin Feng was breathing heavily. He retracted his stance and stood beside Zhou Hu's corpse, his eyes filled with an icy coldness.
'My current strength is enough to fight an ordinary Late Stage of Innate Martial Artist.'
He looked down at his own scraped and bleeding fist, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
An injury like this wasn't very serious for him. The title of the Medical Immortal's heir was no joke.
But the most important thing now was to leave this place. He had been fighting Zhou Hu for nearly ten minutes, and there was no telling if he had teammates.
Moreover, because of the rumors about the Red Flame Fruit, there was no telling how many people from hidden sects or powerful Loose Cultivators were currently on Wo Hu Mountain. It would be difficult for him to escape a predicament on his own.
WHOOSH!
Lin Feng's figure shot away, speeding into the distance. But he wasn't fleeing. His destination was the depths of Wo Hu Mountain. There were many beasts there, but his strength was not low. If he was careful, hunting them wouldn't be a problem.
But just after Lin Feng left, a short, stout man appeared on the battlefield. By then, Lin Feng's back was already a fading silhouette in the distance.
'This kid actually managed to kill Zhou Hu?'
The short, stout man muttered to himself as he watched Lin Feng disappear, his brows furrowed in a troubled expression.
'Just what faction is this kid from? I haven't heard of any young masters from the major sects leaving their mountains.'
The short, stout man mused aloud. They were from a hidden sect, and he had been ordered to come here to seize the Red Flame Fruit. He hadn't expected to run into such a troublesome fellow right here.
'Since I'm already here, I might as well follow him and see.'
The short, stout man muttered to himself, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into an afterimage and vanished into the distance.
Lin Feng's figure darted like an agile monkey through the rubble and giant trees, gradually drawing closer to the depths of Wo Hu Mountain.
Wo Hu Mountain had a beautiful environment. Below the mountainside grew many flowers and trees, and a faint, pleasant fragrance filled the air.
And upon that mountainside stood a massive tree. Its trunk was a good ten-plus meters tall, its leaves a vibrant, verdant green, and its dense branches blocked out most of the moonlight.
A vine was also coiled around its treetop. Specks of light filtered down, making the vine seem as if it were coated in a fluorescent glow.
Lin Feng looked at the peculiar, giant tree and nodded in satisfaction.
'The air circulation is good at a high altitude, and the wood element provides vital energy. This place is suitable for a rest.'