Chapter 312: Gathering
Just then, Lin Feng gave a strange smile. He clenched his hand into a fist, and a terrifying power suddenly gathered within it.
He threw a punch straight at the man's groin.
"THUD!"
The punch landed squarely on the man's crotch.
The man's face instantly turned as pale as a sheet. He scrambled to cover his groin, but he was a step too late. Lin Feng's fist had already made impact!
An excruciating pain shot through his entire body. He was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground three meters away.
"You… You're shameless! To attack… to attack *that* place!"
The man clutched his groin, sucking in several sharp breaths before the pain subsided slightly. He shot Lin Feng a venomous glare. He never would have imagined that Lin Feng would resort to such a low-down, dirty trick!
"Hmph. Me, shameless? You're the one who attacked first. I was just defending myself."
Lin Feng shrugged, completely unconcerned.
"Fine. Fine. Fine."
"Kid, enjoy your sharp tongue while you can. I'm going to kill you!"
The man's face twisted with rage. With a swift motion, he drew a short dagger from behind his back.
The dagger was pitch-black and cold, emitting a sinister, eerie glint. Its gleaming tip pointed directly at Lin Feng, and a biting, murderous aura instantly filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
"Oh? So that's your weapon. Looks pretty impressive. Let me have a look?"
Lin Feng grinned, revealing a row of snow-white teeth.
The man's eyebrows twitched. With a thought, the dagger in his hand moved like a venomous snake, striking with cunning speed toward Lin Feng's neck.
A smile played on Lin Feng's lips as he reached out with his right hand, aiming directly for the dagger.
"CLANG!"
When Lin Feng's palm met the blade, it rang out with the sound of metal on metal. But immediately after, his hand slid down the flat of the blade and gripped its spine.
"Hmm?"
The man's eyebrows jumped, and a look of horror filled his eyes. In that instant, a flicker of panic ignited within him.
'This guy just snatched my weapon with his bare hands! His strength can't be judged by common sense. No wonder he's so arrogant!'
"Heh, so this is your weapon? It's not all that."
Lin Feng shook his head. With a twist of his wrist, the dagger flew from the man's grasp, carving an arc through the air before embedding itself deep in the wall.
The man's expression grew even darker. He stared daggers at Lin Feng and snarled, "Kid, I admit I underestimated you. Since you're so arrogant, I, Wang Yi, will kill you today."
"Then let me show you my true strength."
Lin Feng snorted coldly. He stomped his foot, launching himself into the air. He brought his hands together and slammed them down toward Wang Yi like Mount Tai crashing down.
"WHOOSH!"
The power of this palm strike was astonishing. The air cracked, and the pressure from Lin Feng's Inner Strength was so great it seemed to condense the air into a misty haze.
Lin Feng's eyes, filled with killing intent, were locked on Wang Yi.
Wang Yi's eyelids twitched. The terrifying power contained in Lin Feng's palm strike made his heart pound with fear.
He didn't dare to be careless. He waved his hands, creating several afterimages in front of him before fiercely striking out to meet the attack.
"BOOM!"
Their attacks collided, and a massive shockwave rippled outward, kicking up a cloud of dust and smoke.
"Cough, cough!"
As their palms met, Wang Yi, in a moment of carelessness, failed to completely block Lin Feng's strike. He was knocked back dozens of yards, finally managing to stop himself by bracing against a cement wall.
He raised an arm to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression shifting uncertainly as he stared at Lin Feng.
"I never expected you to be hiding such strength. It seems I really did underestimate you!"
Hearing this, Lin Feng gave a calm smile. "Right back at you. It seems you're not so weak yourself."
"Hmph! Enough talk! I'll kill you today, even if I get injured in the process!"
Wang Yi shouted coldly. He bent his knees and shot upward, his feet kicking off the air as if he were a flood dragon soaring to the heavens, and chopped down viciously at Lin Feng!
This time, he was truly enraged.
Although Lin Feng was at the same cultivation level as him, his combat power was immense. His close-quarters fighting skills, in particular, were at the pinnacle of perfection. Even among Ancient Martial Artists, he would rank near the top.
Therefore, Wang Yi decided to use a martial technique, intending to finish Lin Feng off with the force of a thunderbolt.
"SWISH!"
In an instant, his feet were airborne, kicking up a piercing shriek as he shot toward Lin Feng. He was as fast as lightning, closing the distance in the blink of an eye!
Even with Lin Feng's sharp vision, he could only just make out his opponent's opening move.
Lin Feng's eyelids twitched, and a trace of apprehension flashed in his eyes. Wang Yi truly lived up to his reputation as someone who dared to assassinate him; this martial technique was indeed extraordinary.
But Lin Feng's gaze quickly hardened with resolve.
'I've only just gained the upper hand in this fight. I absolutely will not give it up!'
So, without hesitation, Lin Feng thrust both palms forward to meet Wang Yi's attack.
"THUMP!"
His palms collided with Wang Yi's legs with a tremendous sound. Both were sent flying backward, and they fell sprawling to the ground.
Wang Yi landed on his knees, shattering the floor tiles beneath him.
But his expression remained as dark as ink, and a look of pain appeared on his face.
He clutched his hands tightly, his eyes bloodshot with bitter resentment.
That palm strike had caused him considerable trouble.
'This guy… how can he be so strong!'
Lin Feng got to his feet. He stared at Wang Yi with sharp eyes, a detached smile playing on his lips. "Do you see the gap between us now? Just lie down and die."
As he spoke, he was already closing in on Wang Yi. His aura surged, rising steadily like a volcano about to erupt, chilling one to the bone.
"Damn you! I won't lose to you!"
Wang Yi roared. The muscles all over his body began to bulge; he had chosen to meet the attack head-on.
'I have to endure Lin Feng's attack and use the chance to escape. My mission has already failed, so there's no point in staying here. Survival is all that matters.'
Lin Feng's eyes were cold. His feet pushed off the cement floor, and he shot after his opponent with astonishing speed.
'If he dared to attack me, he should be prepared to pay the price.'
"SWISH!"
A gust of wind swept past as they met.
"BANG!"
Fists and feet collided again with a deafening noise, and Wang Yi was sent flying once more.
This time, however, he wasn't seriously injured. He had been prepared. The moment of impact, he had circulated his Inner Strength to protect his chest and abdomen. So, while it hurt, he hadn't suffered a fatal blow.
"A pity I couldn't finish you in one hit. But this is good enough."
Lin Feng chuckled lightly. His steps suddenly accelerated as he pressed his attack once more.
Seeing this, Wang Yi's pupils constricted. He cursed silently. 'Damn it!' He hadn't expected Lin Feng to recover so quickly.