Chapter 395: Dodging
Lin Feng's pupils shrank. At the very last second, he twisted his body aside, dodging the killing blow!
Zhou Tianyu's dagger skimmed past Lin Feng's ear!
The dagger scraped his earlobe, and a trickle of dark red blood immediately flowed down from his temple.
SHLICK!
The blade cut into his flesh, leaving a ghastly gash on his ear. Dark red blood dripped from his earlobe.
Intense pain brought a savage glint to Lin Feng's eyes.
"Die!"
Madness filled Zhou Tianyu's eyes as he lunged at Lin Feng again, stabbing at him with the dagger.
SWISH!
This time, his dagger missed. Lin Feng had sensed the attack the moment Zhou Tianyu moved and reacted just in time, once again dodging the fatal strike.
Even so, the blade's sharp edge still slashed his shoulder, drawing a trickle of blood.
"What a nuisance!"
Glancing at the wound on his shoulder, Lin Feng cursed. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he kicked off the ground, shooting toward Zhou Tianyu like an arrow loosed from its bow.
Seeing this, Zhou Tianyu refused to be outdone. He stomped hard, launching himself into the air and driving his knees toward Lin Feng!
"HYAH!"
Zhou Tianyu roared. As he brought his knees forward, he stabbed the dagger toward Lin Feng's ribs!
Seeing this, Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. He dodged the stab with a simple sidestep.
But Zhou Tianyu gave Lin Feng no room to breathe, pressing his attack and thrusting the dagger straight at Lin Feng's chest!
Lin Feng's hands shot out, grabbing the wrist of Zhou Tianyu's dagger hand. With a sudden twist, he forced Zhou Tianyu to lose his grip, and the dagger went flying!
Zhou Tianyu froze for a second, not expecting Lin Feng to be so quick. But he had already launched a kick, forcing Lin Feng to release his grip and retreat to create some distance.
HUFF.
Lin Feng panted heavily. His clothes were in tatters, and his body was covered with shallow cuts.
"You're strong? Heh!"
Zhou Tianyu let out a cold laugh, his gaze turning sinister.
"I'm going to tear you to pieces!"
Zhou Tianyu cracked his knuckles and advanced on Lin Feng, his steps following a profound and intricate pattern.
Lin Feng's expression grew solemn. The pressure emanating from Zhou Tianyu intensified.
BAM!
Suddenly, they both sprang into action, unleashing their techniques in a fierce clash.
For a time, the sound of fists and feet colliding echoed nonstop. Zhou Tianyu's movements were erratic, almost ghostly.
Lin Feng, on the other hand, fought with a steady and solid defense. In every direct clash with Zhou Tianyu, he remained on the defensive, content to hold his ground while looking for the perfect opportunity to counterattack!
As he defended, Lin Feng studied Zhou Tianyu's techniques, searching for an opening.
'After all, while my martial arts and Cultivation Technique are profound, my current physical condition and cultivation level prevent me from executing many of my techniques. I can only rely on instinct to handle Zhou Tianyu's attacks.'
'Against anyone else, I would have won long ago.'
'But this is Zhou Tianyu. His moves and skills are far beyond the ordinary. Even with my profound martial knowledge, I'm still struggling to be his match.'
BAM!
After another clash, Lin Feng was forced back half a step.
The instant Lin Feng was pushed back, Zhou Tianyu flipped his palm, and a dagger appeared in his hand.
The blade glinted coldly in the sunlight. Gripping the dagger, Zhou Tianyu slowly advanced on Lin Feng.
"Heh."
Seeing Zhou Tianyu slowly approaching, Lin Feng curled his lip in disdain, a cruel sneer on his face. "You want to kill me? Heh. Why don't you just lie down and wait to die?"
"I told you. Tonight, you're fated to become a corpse in this wasteland."
Zhou Tianyu's face darkened at Lin Feng's taunt. With a furious roar, he raised his right hand and violently threw the dagger.
WHOOSH!
The dagger became a silver streak of light, flying toward Lin Feng with lightning speed!
"Hmph!"
The corner of Lin Feng's mouth curled into a disdainful sneer. With a quick shift of his feet, he ducked, dodging Zhou Tianyu's thrown dagger.
THUNK!
The dagger embedded itself in a tree trunk.
SWOOSH!
The next instant, Lin Feng stomped the ground and launched himself forward again. Swinging his right arm forward for momentum, he shaped his left hand like an iron claw and smashed it down viciously at Zhou Tianyu!
Zhou Tianyu was shocked. 'He can't believe Lin Feng would dare to launch a counterattack immediately after dodging my own!'
Caught off guard, Zhou Tianyu hastily brought his right hand up to block Lin Feng's attack.
SMACK!
The immense force of the blow sent Zhou Tianyu stumbling back several steps, nearly knocking him off his feet!
But Lin Feng's strike wasn't decisive, so he didn't press his advantage, halting in place.
PANT... PANT...
Fine beads of sweat dotted Zhou Tianyu's forehead. He gasped for breath, his eyes fixed on Lin Feng, a mixture of killing intent and gravity within them.
'If I hadn't reacted quickly enough to block that attack, I'd be injured right now.'
"It's been a while since I've had a good warm-up."
Lin Feng stretched his limbs, his joints cracking and popping. He looked at Zhou Tianyu and said flatly, "You're pretty good. You can actually make me go all out!"
'What an arrogant tone!' Zhou Tianyu thought, even more shocked than before. 'He's saying *I* can make *him* go all out? Don't tell me this guy's strength has already reached the Peak of Late Stage Innate, making him a Grandmaster?'
'How is that possible?'
"Don't think for a second I'll lose to you. Your combat power might be high, but look at how young you are. Your foundation is still shallow. I refuse to believe you're that much stronger than me."
Zhou Tianyu stared at Lin Feng, gritting his teeth. The potential Lin Feng had shown was far beyond his expectations, and he couldn't help but feel a flicker of worry.
Lin Feng simply shook his head without offering any explanation.
SWISH!
Zhou Tianyu moved first. His figure vanished, then reappeared abruptly in front of Lin Feng. He whipped his right leg up in a sweeping kick aimed at Lin Feng's abdomen.
The power of his kick was immense, seeming to make the very air explode. A flicker of excitement shone in Zhou Tianyu's eyes.
A bloodthirsty look appeared in his eyes. 'Lin Feng's strength is beyond my imagination, which is exactly what I want. I'm going to enjoy playing with Lin Feng and killing him slowly!'
BANG!
The next moment, Lin Feng's fist collided with the tip of Zhou Tianyu's foot.
Zhou Tianyu's expression froze. A piercing pain shot up his right leg. He leaped back hastily, staring at Lin Feng in utter disbelief. He couldn't believe it—he had just been knocked back by a kid in his twenties?!
"Heh... So that's all you've got..."