Chapter 274: Acuity
He landed steadily on his feet, his body having carved a graceful parabola through the air.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng's attack missed, and a look of astonishment crossed his face. He hadn't expected Su Peng to perceive his line of attack so keenly, much less execute the optimal counter-maneuver.
"Hmph!"
Noticing the surprise on Lin Feng's face, Su Peng let out a cold snort, his own expression full of contempt.
"Kid, you were pretty arrogant a moment ago, weren't you? Go on, keep it up!"
As he spoke, Su Peng slowly lifted his right foot. His gaze was glacial as he stared at Lin Feng, and he said in a vicious tone, "I'll make you understand just how vast the gap between us is!"
TAP.
Accompanied by the crisp sound of his steps, Su Peng closed in on Lin Feng one step at a time.
WHOOSH!
As Su Peng drew closer, a biting aura emanated from him. The overwhelming pressure made Lin Feng's expression turn grave; he was clearly under immense strain.
"Stinking brat, do you see the difference between us now? Kneel, beg for your life, and hand over the Purple Reishi with both hands. If you do, I might consider letting you go!"
Su Peng looked down on Lin Feng with an arrogant expression and barked coldly. After exchanging a few blows, he was now supremely confident in his own strength!
"Oh? Is that so?"
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.
"Since you're so eager for a beating, I suppose I can reluctantly oblige and play with you for a while."
The moment he finished speaking, Lin Feng balled his right hand into a fist and threw a punch at Su Peng.
He didn't circulate his Inner Qi, relying purely on his physical strength to clash with Su Peng.
"You're courting death!"
Su Peng was startled for a moment, then snorted coldly and thrust out a palm to meet Lin Feng's attack.
BOOM!
Their fists collided like a meteor striking the earth. Ripples of force, visible to the naked eye, spread out from the point of impact, kicking up a cloud of dust.
It was the sound of flesh on flesh, but unlike any ordinary impact. This was the roar of fist meeting fist, a sound that could make one's heart tremble!
COUGH COUGH!
After the single exchange, Su Peng took a step back. His chest heaved violently, and his right arm hung limply at his side. His face had become utterly savage.
"How is this possible!"
Su Peng's pupils shrank, and his fingers trembled. 'That last strike... I clearly had the absolute advantage. Logically, I should have broken his arm. Why did it turn out like this?'
"I told you. To deal with trash like you, I don't need to use Inner Qi. My physical strength alone is more than enough to crush you," Lin Feng said, his gaze and tone cold as he looked at Su Peng.
"Impossible!"
Su Peng roared, gritting his teeth. He was so furious he wanted to tear Lin Feng to shreds.
"Heh, you'll find out soon enough whether it's impossible or not!"
The corners of Lin Feng's mouth lifted into a mocking smirk.
Then, he stomped his feet hard. He shot forward like a cannonball, his fists a blur as he rained a flurry of blows on Su Peng's vital points.
BANG!
A series of booming impacts rang out as Lin Feng's fists fell like rain on Su Peng, completely overwhelming him.
THUD!
Another muffled thud echoed out. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Feng landed a solid uppercut to Su Peng's abdomen, knocking him straight to the ground.
He bent his knees and straddled Su Peng's torso, raining merciless blows down on his face, neck, and ears.
"Damn you, kid! You really think I'm out of tricks?!"
Pinned by Lin Feng, Su Peng didn't panic. With a roar, he could no longer hold back and finally unleashed his Inner Strength!
As a Late-Stage Innate Martial Artist, he had assumed he could crush Lin Feng, whether in terms of cultivation level or physical power!
But he had never imagined that in a contest of pure physical strength, he would be completely unable to overpower Lin Feng!
This was a disgrace! An absolute disgrace!
He immediately circulated his Inner Strength, gathering every last bit of it in his body. His fists, now carrying terrifying power, became like two great hammers as he suddenly hammered upward, trying to blast Lin Feng away.
In the next instant, however, a look of shock appeared on Su Peng's face. Under the pressure of Lin Feng's palms, his own punch, which was brimming with potent Inner Strength, felt as if it had struck cotton. There was nothing to push against, a feeling that made Su Peng want to spit blood in frustration!
"How can this be? How are you doing this?!"
Su Peng stared at Lin Feng in horror. The man had blocked all of his attacks, and what's more, he seemed to be doing it with ease!
Lin Feng smiled faintly. "I told you. Trash like you isn't even worthy of being called a Martial Artist."
Hearing this, Su Peng's face turned ashen with rage, and his eyes became bloodshot.
'I'm a dignified Late-Stage Innate Martial Artist, one of the most powerful beings in the Mortal Realm, yet some young brat is calling me trash! What an insult!'
"Bastard, get the hell off me!"
He suddenly put strength into his legs, his Inner Strength surging forth as he tried to break free from Lin Feng's pin and kick him away!
Lin Feng frowned. 'Hm? He actually broke free?' He hadn't expected Su Peng to be able to escape his pin.
"Heh heh... Scared now? Too late!"
Su Peng snorted coldly. He immediately formed his right hand into a claw and lunged, grabbing for Lin Feng.
RIP!
Accompanied by the sound of tearing fabric and a sharp cry of pain, the cloth on Lin Feng's right shoulder was ripped open, revealing a deep, bloody wound.
Although Lin Feng had reacted quickly to dodge, he was still caught by Su Peng's claw. The wound was a bloody gash.
"Hmph, I refuse to believe I can't kill you!"
Having landed a successful blow, a cruel sneer spread across Su Peng's face.
He then lunged forward with his left foot, his right leg lashing out in a kick aimed at Lin Feng's shin. The blow was powerful enough to easily snap a man's leg.
"Hmph. A petty trick."
Lin Feng snorted coldly and retreated a few steps, dodging Su Peng's kick by a hair's breadth.
He then crossed his arms in front of his chest in a defensive stance while simultaneously taking a half-step to the right with his left foot and sweeping a roundhouse kick toward Su Peng.
BAM!
Their legs slammed into each other with a dull thud. Both men were forced back a step, neither able to gain an advantage.
"How is that possible!"
Su Peng's eyes went wide at the sight; he simply couldn't believe it.
'My strength is far greater than Lin Feng's. Even if he's an Ancient Martial Cultivator, I should be able to win with ease! And yet, the reality is that he's suppressing me!'
"I don't care how you're doing it! You *will* fall by my hand today. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving this place alive!"
Su Peng's face was twisted in a furious snarl.
"Big words!"
Lin Feng sneered, staring at Su Peng mockingly. "Then let's find out today if you can actually kill me!"