Chapter 382 381: Contending
BAM!
The burly man in black was sent flying, crashing against the wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The other man in black watched his pupils constrict, his eyes filled with utter shock.
He never would have imagined that the power of a single palm strike from Lin Feng could be so immense.
His brother was a master at the Peak of Late Stage Innate who could even hold his own against him for several rounds.
But in front of Lin Feng, he didn't even have a chance to resist before being taken out in one hit.
'This Lin Feng really is terrifying.'
But he was no pushover. After all, they were mercenaries who lived and died by the blade.
SWOOSH!
He leaped up, brandishing his dagger and slashing viciously at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng merely gave him an indifferent glance before casually reaching out to grab the dagger.
CLANG.
The dagger snapped in two.
HISS!
The man in black sucked in a sharp breath. His dagger had been forged from refined iron and was exceptionally sharp.
He never thought Lin Feng would just crush it in his hand. This was completely beyond his imagination!
'How is this possible? How can his physical body be this strong?!'
He was horrified, and he could even feel his heart palpitate with fear.
But Lin Feng just lashed out with a vicious slap across his face.
The force of the blow was so immense that it left the man in black completely disoriented.
He was sent flying sideways, crashing heavily to the ground.
He recovered almost instantly, however, scrambling back to his feet. He lowered his center of gravity and lunged at Lin Feng like a cheetah about to pounce on its prey.
An ice-cold smile touched the corners of Lin Feng's mouth.
The next moment, he took a single step, instantly appearing beside the man. He threw out a whip-like kick that struck the man squarely in the ribs.
A sharp CRACK was heard.
The man's chest caved in.
Immediately after, Lin Feng pressed forward again, striking with both fists. Each punch contained unstoppable force!
This time, however, the man in black was prepared.
His body twisted rapidly, evading Lin Feng's attack as he landed a heavy punch on Lin Feng's abdomen!
Lin Feng's body shuddered from the sharp pain in his gut, and he couldn't help but take half a step back.
But the man in black didn't let his guard down. Pressing his advantage, he pulled another dagger from behind him and brought it down in a fierce chop.
DING!
The dagger struck Lin Feng's arm, but it only left a paper-thin gash on his skin. It didn't even reach the bone!
This outcome made the man's heart skip a beat.
'Is he even human?'
He was a Late Stage of Innate realm master. With his specially forged weapons, he could go head-to-head with a Martial Artist at the Peak of Late Stage Innate!
'And now my attack can't even break this young man's defense? How is that possible?!'
But he didn't have time to overthink it.
SLAP!
Lin Feng suddenly struck, slapping him hard across the left side of his face. In that instant, a bloody molar went flying out in a spray of blood.
"You bastard! I'll fight you to the death!"
The burly man in black had gone completely berserk. He roared, and his aura surged like a flash flood.
WHOOSH!
The man shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bowstring, instantly appearing before Lin Feng. The Short Blade in his hand stabbed viciously toward Lin Feng's heart.
'This guy's strength... it's a little strange.'
Faced with his opponent's fierce assault, Lin Feng's expression turned serious.
The techniques his opponent used were profound and unfathomable, giving off a mysterious and obscure feeling that made his movements completely unpredictable.
CLANG!
In the blink of an eye, Lin Feng met the attack with a punch.
With a clear ring of metal on flesh, Lin Feng's body swayed, and he quickly retreated half a step.
WHOOSH!
His opponent, however, used the immense force of the impact to shoot backward like an arrow, instantly creating distance between them.
'So fast!'
Lin Feng's expression hardened, his gaze growing serious.
He could sense that his opponent's speed just now had definitely surpassed the Late Stage of Innate.
This burly man in black was a tough opponent. His strength and speed were both formidable, and Lin Feng would have to be extremely cautious in close-quarters combat.
SWISH!
As Lin Feng was contemplating, the man in black attacked again from a distance. His figure blurred into an afterimage as he rushed toward Lin Feng, dagger in hand.
This time, his attack was even faster. It was as if he had merged with his dagger, becoming ghost-like and impossible to track.
"You're courting death!"
A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes as he crossed his arms in front of him, blocking the fatal blow.
The next moment, Lin Feng clenched his fists and smashed them upward.
BOOM!
A massive explosion of sound erupted.
The burly man in black grunted, his body flying backward uncontrollably.
His wrist was numb, and the webbing between his thumb and forefinger had split open, drenching his palm in blood.
He cursed inwardly.
He never thought Lin Feng would be this strong. He was no match for him at all.
Moreover, Lin Feng's physical strength was terrifying. His dagger had only left a faint white mark on Lin Feng's body, having no real effect.
'Damn it, where the hell is this kid's weakness?!'
Seeing his attack once again effortlessly deflected by Lin Feng, he cursed through gritted teeth.
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, watching his opponent. He didn't rush to attack again.
He wasn't afraid of the man escaping, but he couldn't be bothered to waste time chasing down an enemy.
This man in black had clearly pulled off this kind of sneak attack more than once.
If he pressed the chase, the man might resort to more underhanded tricks.
So, Lin Feng decided to wait for an opening and take him down in one fell swoop.
"Heh heh."
Seeing Lin Feng standing still, seemingly waiting for him to reveal a flaw, the man in black let out a cold laugh.
He knew his gamble had paid off.
He was supremely confident in his stealth skills.
And now, Lin Feng had exposed his greatest weakness. He no longer had any misgivings.
'In that case, I'll send him to Hell.'
"Hahaha."
The burly man in black suddenly threw his head back and laughed, his eyes glinting with venomous hatred.
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, watching him with an icy gaze.
"Lin Feng, today is the day you die!"
As soon as the words fell, he suddenly vanished.
This made Lin Feng's pupils shrink. He had already sensed the danger—the man in black had stealthily crept up behind him, preparing a sneak attack!
But the man's movements were simply too fast. In the blink of an eye, he was behind Lin Feng, the Short Blade slashing viciously toward his neck.
"Hm?"
At that very moment, however, Lin Feng's body suddenly spun. He stomped his feet hard on the ground, and his body shot forward like a cannonball.
He shot out his right hand, his five fingers bent into a claw, and grabbed directly for the man's wrist.
The grab was executed with extreme speed. Caught off guard, the man in black had no time to dodge and could only raise his other hand to block.