Chapter 279: Venomous Resentment
PFFT!
A thick spray of blood erupted from his mouth. Su Peng clutched his wrist, his gaze fixed venomously on Lin Feng, his eyes filled with sheer terror. He clearly hadn't expected Lin Feng to be able to dodge his attack.
"You actually dodged my attack!"
Su Peng's voice was laced with disbelief. His last attack had been exceptionally fierce and cunning, launched with built-up momentum. 'How could it have possibly failed?'
"Heh, I didn't expect you to have so many tricks up your sleeve!"
Lin Feng sneered, watching Su Peng with a playful glint in his eye.
In their earlier exchanges, Lin Feng had already figured out his opponent's patterns and identified his weaknesses.
"Hmph. I've changed my mind. I was only going to take the Purple Reishi from you, but since you dared to injure me, you can forget about leaving this place alive."
Su Peng's fists clenched, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Lin Feng.
"Heh. You want to keep me here? I'm afraid you don't have what it takes."
Lin Feng shot him a cold, disdainful glance.
Such a taunt was a grave insult, but Su Peng endured it, forcing himself to calm down.
He knew Lin Feng's strength was far greater than he had imagined. There was no room for the slightest carelessness.
"Fine. Since you're looking for death, I'll grant your wish. I'll show you the gap between you and a Late-Stage Innate Martial Artist, so you can die knowing why."
He spoke word by word, killing intent radiating from his eyes. His right hand slowly rose, then suddenly swung down!
SWOOSH!
In an instant, he shot toward Lin Feng like an arrow loosed from its string.
His figure moved with astonishing speed, reaching Lin Feng's side in the blink of an eye.
At the same time, two massive fists carrying devastating force came crashing down toward Lin Feng's head!
Su Peng's speed was incredible; all Lin Feng could hear was the whistling sound of the air being torn apart beside his ears.
By the time he sensed the danger, the two massive fists were already less than half an inch from his skull!
"Die!"
Su Peng roared, a flash of excitement in his eyes. He could already picture the gruesome scene of Lin Feng's skull being shattered.
SWOOSH!
But just as he was certain he would kill Lin Feng, a mocking smile appeared on Lin Feng's face. With a strange sway of his body, Lin Feng narrowly evaded both of Su Peng's fatal punches at the last possible moment.
"How is that possible!?"
Su Peng was stunned. He hadn't expected Lin Feng's speed to be so incredible. 'His reflexes and Body Technique are this fast?' he thought in horror.
Su Peng had no time to think. He hastily retracted his attack and sidestepped, but it was too late. The Short Blade in Lin Feng's hand carved a smooth arc, slashing straight for Su Peng's shoulder.
CLANG!
Su Peng blocked in a hurry, and sparks flew as his Finger Tiger met the Short Blade.
Su Peng stumbled back five or six steps, each footfall leaving a clear print on the hard stone path.
This showed just how terrifying the power of the blade technique Lin Feng had just unleashed was!
PFFT!
After steadying himself, Su Peng spat out another mouthful of blood. His entire body felt sore and numb. The flesh between the thumb and forefinger of his clenched fist had split open, and crimson blood dripped down his wrist.
His gaze toward Lin Feng was now filled with apprehension. As he continuously wiped the blood from his hand, his expression grew even darker.
"I never expected you to be so fast. It seems I underestimated you."
His gaze trembled slightly, but then he broke into a savage grin.
"But it's a pity your strength is ultimately too low. How about this? I'll give you a chance. Kneel down, call me Grandpa, and hand over that precious dagger. If you do, I might spare your worthless life."
"Heh. Call you Grandpa? Are you an idiot? Have you never heard of hitting below the belt? Since you're so eager to die, I'll be happy to oblige."
Lin Feng's body suddenly tensed. Stomping the ground, he instantly leaped into the air, his right leg swinging toward Su Peng's head like an iron pillar, carrying the force of a thunderbolt.
Su Peng's pupils contracted. Lin Feng was too fast—faster than the naked eye could follow. The terrifying power contained in that one kick put him under immense pressure.
But as an expert who had practiced martial arts since childhood, Su Peng reacted amidst his panic. He immediately mobilized his internal energy to shield himself, crossing his arms in a block.
BOOM!
A violent explosion rang out. Su Peng felt as if he had been hit head-on by a high-speed train. He was instantly kicked more than ten meters away, his body tumbling and carving a long trench in the ground before coming to a stop.
When he finally struggled to his feet, he felt a dull ache in his chest. A sweet taste rose in his throat, and he spat out another mouthful of blood. Despite this, he remained standing, swaying unsteadily.
Although the kick had injured him severely, it had failed to cause any truly substantial damage.
"Damn it! I refuse to believe this! I'm going to fucking kill you!"
A beast-like roar erupted from Su Peng's mouth, his eyes filled with savagery and madness.
WHOOSH!
The next moment, he shot forward like a cheetah pouncing on its prey, lunging straight for Lin Feng.
He struck out with both palms, leaving a trail of afterimages as a torrent of attacks rained down on Lin Feng. Each Palm Seal contained immense power, enough to shatter stone, and was terrifyingly imposing.
Lin Feng crouched slightly, crossing his hands to guard his chest.
His expression was grave. 'This is going to be a tough fight!'
As Su Peng's palms struck, Lin Feng met them with his arms and forcefully repelled him. He then stomped fiercely on the ground.
BANG!
The floor cracked and dust flew as Lin Feng's body became a phantom, weaving across the ground. Su Peng was fast, but he was no match for Lin Feng.
Lin Feng continuously dodged Su Peng's attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack. The moment Su Peng revealed even the slightest opening, Lin Feng would seize the chance to deliver a killing blow.
The two of them were locked in a fierce battle within the narrow, cramped cavern. Su Peng's attacks were ferocious, but Lin Feng weaved around him, his defense flawless.
'Damn it! How can this guy's Body Technique be so good? He's actually dodging every single one of my attacks!'
Su Peng's heart was filled with shock and doubt, but he refused to admit that his own speed was inferior to Lin Feng's!
SWOOSH!
His figure flashed, moving as erratically as a ghost. He constantly appeared at Lin Feng's side to launch vicious attacks, each strike aimed at Lin Feng's vital points.
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. This series of chain attacks from Su Peng forced him to remain on high alert.