Chapter 352: Stratagem
Seeing this, Lv Jian was also a bit stunned. Lin Feng's audacity was simply too much. 'Does he really think he can beat me?'
But then he sneered. It was too late to run now anyway, and besides, he had another plan.
Lv Jian also leaped up, pouncing straight toward Lin Feng. He now had a perfect opportunity.
Just as Lin Feng shot into the air, Lv Jian gave chase, his large hands whipping up a sharp gale as they aimed straight for Lin Feng's head.
BANG!
Just when Lv Jian thought he could kill Lin Feng in one fell swoop, Lin Feng suddenly changed his trajectory, twisting his body to evade the strike.
At the same time, Lin Feng fiercely swung his left arm, striking straight at Lv Jian's chest.
BANG!
With that one punch, Lin Feng instantly seized the upper hand. He had launched this sneak attack with the determination to kill.
SPURT...
Lv Jian spat out a mouthful of blood and stumbled back dozens of feet before steadying himself. He clutched his chest, his gaze toward Lin Feng filled with utter shock.
He never would have imagined Lin Feng's speed could be so swift. Moreover, the timing of the strike was incredibly clever, landing precisely on the weak point of his attack and creating an effect like deflecting a thousand pounds with a few ounces.
"You brat, what a brilliant scheme!"
Lv Jian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a vicious light glinting in his eyes. The situation had been completely reversed; his original advantage was now gone without a trace.
Lin Feng, however, shook his head disdainfully. He had anticipated this entire plan long ago, so it was nothing special.
"Hmph, you think it's over just like that? How naive. I'll show you just how formidable I, Lv Jian, can be!"
Lv Jian glared venomously at Lin Feng as he spoke. Since they had already dropped all pretenses, Lin Feng could forget about leaving here alive!
SWISH!
Lv Jian's figure flickered and vanished from his spot, reappearing in front of Lin Feng as if he had teleported. He flipped his right palm and sent a vicious elbow strike smashing toward Lin Feng's neck.
Feeling the dangerous presence from behind, a chill ran through Lin Feng's heart. Although the pain hindered his movements slightly, he was by no means someone who could be trifled with.
THUD!
Lin Feng threw a backhand punch to meet Lv Jian's right elbow head-on. Both were knocked back several steps by the impact.
"Brat, you forced my hand! Take this!"
Lv Jian roared with a grim voice as his body shot forward explosively. An even more frantic fluctuation of Inner Strength erupted from him, and his speed was now even faster than before!
WHOOSH!
He threw a punch, instantly stirring up a fierce gale. The wind from his fist was like a hurricane, rustling the surrounding grass and trees!
'Is he not leaving himself any way out at all?'
Lv Jian's fist rapidly grew larger in Lin Feng's vision. He hadn't expected his opponent to resort to such a life-or-death gamble. Not daring to be careless, he met it with a straight punch of his own.
BANG!
The two fists collided. An invisible shockwave spread out, sweeping all the nearby leaves into the air.
After the strike, they both separated. Lin Feng retreated five or six meters before stopping, while Lv Jian stumbled back more than ten steps before barely regaining his footing.
Lin Feng raised a hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. Though he was now covered in wounds, his combat prowess was not to be underestimated.
Lv Jian took a deep breath and stared coldly at Lin Feng. "I'm surprised. To think a guy like you could take one of my moves. It seems I really did underestimate you before!"
His eyes were filled with an icy chill. He had been thoroughly enraged by Lin Feng and had completely lost his earlier composure.
He now understood the situation perfectly. Lin Feng was anything but simple; not only was his strength formidable, but he was also exceptionally cunning. He was definitely not an ordinary Martial Artist.
Lin Feng watched Lv Jian coldly, his expression still calm. Inwardly, however, he was extremely grim, because Lv Jian's strength was indeed impressive.
Although he had just used a sneak attack, Lv Jian was definitely not an opponent to be taken lightly. His strength was absolutely no less than the Peak of Late Stage Innate, and might even be higher.
"You're very skilled to have pushed me this far. It's been a long time since I've met a young man as capable as you. It seems if I don't get serious, I really won't be able to handle you."
Lv Jian's voice was low; he had clearly decided to kill.
"Cut the crap. If you can kill me, then come and do it."
Lin Feng showed no weakness. He knew this day would likely not end well for him, but he no longer had any other choice.
"Brat, you think this means you've won? Let me tell you, you're dead wrong!"
As he spoke, Lv Jian's body began to twist bizarrely, as supple and flexible as a snake, leaving Lin Feng unable to predict his next move.
"Brat, it's your honor to die by a technique of my Lv Family!"
Lv Jian grinned ferociously, and then his entire body seemed to transform into a python, pouncing toward Lin Feng with bared fangs and brandished claws.
His figure was erratic, like a nimble fish, always managing to dodge Lin Feng's fatal attacks at the last possible moment.
Furthermore, his every attack was cunning and strange, making it impossible for Lin Feng to defend against them all. Lin Feng could only struggle to cope.
More than ten exchanges passed in the span of a single breath. Lin Feng's stamina was gradually being depleted. Although Lv Jian's attacks seemed relentless, they weren't actually fatal blows.
'Lv Jian is deliberately toying with me. And from the looks of it, his plan is to wear me down.'
That way, Lin Feng would fall into a weakened state, and killing him then would be as easy as flipping a hand.
Lin Feng clenched his jaw. His body was already covered in wounds, but he didn't shrink back in the slightest. Instead, he attacked with even greater effort.
His only goal now was to kill Lv Jian. Otherwise, he would never be able to escape this predicament.
And he would not just sit back and wait for death. In a life-or-death battle like this, hesitation was the greatest taboo. The slightest misstep would mean nothing but death awaited him!
"Let's see just how many of my moves you can withstand!"
Lv Jian gave a cold smirk, then abruptly pushed off with his legs, using the momentum to instantly arrive in front of Lin Feng.
A piercing gale swept out, and his fist, carrying a howling astral wind, smashed straight toward Lin Feng's head.
His current goal was crystal clear: exhaust Lin Feng's stamina. That way, he wouldn't have to worry about a desperate, final counterattack from Lin Feng!
After all, through this battle, he had gained a very clear understanding of Lin Feng's combat strength. Against such a terrifying opponent, the slightest carelessness could cause the final outcome to slip from his control!