Chapter 254: Calm
Lin Feng spoke calmly, his tone still placid, as if he didn't even see his opponent as a threat.
"I wouldn't say I have you in the bag, but I do want that Purple Reishi in your hand. Hand it over now, and I might just let you live."
The thin young man grinned, his expression strange. He looked at Lin Feng as if he were already a dead man.
"Is that so?"
Lin Feng sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He said flatly, "I think you're tired of living."
"What did you say?"
The thin young man was stunned. He hadn't expected his threats to be completely useless against Lin Feng. His face twisted with rage as he ground out, "This is the first time I've ever met someone so arrogant. You're really courting death!"
Lin Feng gave the thin young man a scornful glance and shook his head. "You think you can kill me? You're overestimating yourself."
"Arrogant!"
The thin young man roared and shot forward again. He pushed off his legs with such force that he left two shallow craters in the ground.
He vanished on the spot. When he reappeared, he was already behind Lin Feng, sweeping out a vicious whip kick aimed at his waist.
CRACK!
Following the sharp sound, immense pain shot through his body. The kick landed on Lin Feng's left side, sending him flying forward to slam hard against the wall.
THUD.
Lin Feng hit the wall, but he wasn't seriously injured. His sharp gaze remained fixed on the thin young man.
"Not bad."
The thin young man licked his lips, his expression grim as he stared at Lin Feng. He let out a savage laugh. "But you're about to die."
"You're no match for me."
Lin Feng regulated his breathing, a flicker of disdain in his eyes.
"Heh, don't be in such a rush. I'm going to torture you to death, slowly."
The thin young man snorted. His body blurred into a phantom, appearing instantly in front of Lin Feng as he thrust out a palm.
A Palm Seal whistled through the air, carrying a biting wind as it shot toward Lin Feng's chest. He had chosen close-quarters combat, aiming to end this in a single blow.
Lin Feng's expression darkened. He clenched his fists as his Inner Strength circulated wildly within him. He fearlessly met the young man's palm, smashing a punch into its center. A massive shockwave traveled up his arm.
BANG.
With another muffled sound, both men stumbled back several steps. The thin young man's breathing grew ragged, his eyes filled with shock.
He never imagined Lin Feng would be so difficult to deal with. In a head-on clash, he had actually come out at a disadvantage.
"Dammit!"
The thin young man cursed and charged at Lin Feng again. He unleashed a flurry of punches, each one carrying immense power, as if he were fighting for his life.
"You're not good enough."
Lin Feng shouted coldly, throwing a simple, unadorned punch to meet the thin young man's iron fist head-on.
A ferocious glint flashed in the thin young man's eyes. His arm instantly swelled, muscles bulging with immense power.
BANG!
The two fists collided, and a terrifying shockwave erupted, forcing both of them backward.
"Cough, cough."
Numbness spread up the thin young man's arm. He stared at Lin Feng, dumbfounded and utterly astonished.
"I underestimated you."
Lin Feng's eyebrow twitched. 'I didn't expect this thin young man's physical strength to be so terrifying, much stronger than an ordinary Martial Artist.'
"Hmph. So you're no simple opponent."
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed as he looked at the thin young man and said coldly, "Hmph. In that case, let me see what you've really got. I hope you can remain this calm in a little while!"
The thin young man snorted, and the bones throughout his body CRACKLED AND POPPED. His aura surged dramatically.
He lunged at Lin Feng, his hands forming claws as he aimed for his throat, radiating an intense, dangerous aura.
HISS.
His hands tore through the air with a sharp, piercing sound, as if the very air couldn't withstand such power.
Lin Feng's gaze was icy. He sharply raised his right leg, intending to use his longer reach to strike first despite moving second and force his opponent back.
But just then, the thin young man ducked sharply to avoid the kick. At the same time, his other hand formed a fist and, with unstoppable momentum, smashed viciously toward Lin Feng's knee.
BANG!
The fist met Lin Feng's knee, and a sharp pain shot through him. It felt as if his knee had been struck by a club.
He couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath, a flicker of pallor crossing his face. 'This guy's move is nasty,' he thought. 'I have to be careful.'
"Hehehe."
The thin young man let out a savage laugh and suddenly closed the distance. He wrapped his arms around Lin Feng's neck, twisted his body, and threw him ten meters, sending him crashing hard against the wall.
PFFT!
Lin Feng landed in a heap. His insides felt like they had been violently rearranged, and he frowned as a sharp pain lanced through his ribs.
"Hahaha."
The thin young man stood in mid-air and laughed wildly. "Kid, this Fist Technique of mine is called 'Mountain Shattering Fist'! Its power is absolute. You should be proud that you forced me to use it!"
The moment the words left his mouth, he stomped on the ground. His entire body shot toward Lin Feng like an arrow loosed from a bow, and he unleashed a continuous barrage of punches.
BOOM!
A deafening roar erupted. The hard stone slabs under Lin Feng's feet instantly shattered, and he was sent sliding backward, carving a trench several meters long before he managed to stop.
His clothes were soaked with sweat, and a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth. Although he was injured, his eyes shone with an excited light.
The thin young man looked at Lin Feng's sorry state and gave a mocking smile. "What? Is that all you've got? I'm not even trying yet!"
"Is that so?"
Lin Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, the will to fight blazing in his eyes.
'This thin young man is certainly worthy of being a Late Stage of Innate Ancient Martial Artist. The skills he just used were very unusual. It must be a Secret Technique that specifically cultivates the physical body, which is why he's so tough.'
'But that doesn't mean I have no chance of winning.'
'After a few exchanges, I can clearly sense that his realm feels somewhat unstable, as if he didn't reach this level of power entirely on his own.'
'If that's the case, then this fight will be even easier.'
"Kid, I'm starting to like you more and more."
The thin young man's eyes were filled with greed as he looked at Lin Feng. He wished he could devour him whole right now.
'Lin Feng's physical strength is beyond my expectations,' he thought. 'If I could possess his body, my power would rise to an astonishing level.'
Lin Feng looked calmly at the thin young man and said, "Enough with the nonsense. Let's keep playing!"
The moment he finished speaking, his figure vanished on the spot, his speed dazzlingly fast.