Chapter 404: Dodging
He felt as if he'd struck nothing but air. He had clearly landed the blow, but his opponent was as slippery as an eel; he couldn't get a solid hold.
BANG!
Just as Zhou Yi was reeling in shock, Lin Feng spun around and unleashed a vicious whip kick aimed straight at his neck.
The kick shot out like a cannonball, carrying an incomparably ferocious force.
The kick held immense power. Zhou Yi hastily pulled back his hands, bent slightly, and retreated to dodge Lin Feng's attack.
As they fought, constantly testing one another, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
Zhou Yi's combat skills were exceptionally refined. He perfectly embodied the balance between offense and defense, pushing every attack to its absolute limit.
Even with his own unimaginably powerful Body Technique and fighting style, Lin Feng found he could do nothing to Zhou Yi in the short term.
BANG!
They moved at incredible speeds, their figures weaving across the back mountain of the Murong Family estate.
They clashed again and again in a furious exchange. Whenever Lin Feng threw a punch, Zhou Yi would meet it with his palms.
And when Lin Feng kicked, Zhou Yi always managed to dodge at the last possible moment. Each time, the force would knock him back several yards, yet his own attacks only grew more ferocious.
Though Lin Feng was at a disadvantage, he showed no signs of panic. He simply watched the scene unfold before him, his eyes perfectly calm.
Zhou Yi was the same. His eyes were ice-cold. He knew he had to end this fight as quickly as possible. The longer it dragged on, the more his advantage would dwindle.
A flicker of annoyance grew in his heart. 'This Lin Feng might be young, but he's incredibly resilient. No matter how I attack, he's like an unmovable boulder, just standing there.'
"HRAAAGH!"
Zhou Yi let out a furious roar. Veins bulged all over his body and his muscles tensed as a terrifying ripple of power emanated from him.
It was a strange, profound energy, one that felt heavy and stable.
A smile touched Zhou Yi's lips. His right arm shot out in a "Black Tiger Snatches the Heart" claw, aiming for Lin Feng's ribs.
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. He had sensed Zhou Yi's killing intent long ago; this claw was aimed straight for his vitals.
'This Zhou Yi is absolutely ruthless!' he thought. 'If that attack lands, my ribs will be shattered instantly. Even if I'm lucky enough to survive, I'll be crippled for life!'
Without a moment's hesitation, he brought his hands together to block at his side, then swayed left, sliding away just in time to dodge the blow.
But even though Lin Feng dodged the attack, Zhou Yi wasn't finished. He stomped his feet hard against the ground, launching himself into the air and aiming a kick at Lin Feng's waist.
The move looked deceptively simple, with no flashy movements, but the power contained within it made Lin Feng's eyebrows twitch.
The force of this blow was a staggering ten thousand jin. It hadn't even reached his waist, yet Lin Feng already felt a sharp, bone-chilling pain. 'This Zhou Yi is truly malicious!'
Still, Lin Feng didn't move an inch. Just as Zhou Yi's foot was about to connect, Lin Feng finally acted.
His right leg shot out as straight as a spear, thrusting forward to meet Zhou Yi's foot. The two collided in an instant.
BOOM!
With a muffled thud, Lin Feng stumbled back five steps before steadying himself. He looked up at Zhou Yi, his expression growing grave.
"Fine. You've thoroughly enraged me now. I'm going to kill you, no matter the cost!"
Zhou Yi's gaze was like lightning. His figure blurred, closing the distance in an instant. Veins bulged on his arms as he unleashed a two-fisted barrage at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's gaze hardened. He flickered to the side, dodging both of Zhou Yi's fists, then shot out his own arms in a powerful strike against his opponent.
They exchanged another ten blows, but Zhou Yi gradually seized the upper hand. He'd discovered that Lin Feng's speed was too slow and his reactions were sluggish, allowing him to gain a decisive advantage.
Power surged through his limbs. His arms moved like dragons and snakes, coiling insidiously toward Lin Feng.
BAM!
The two thick, powerful arms, as if forged from steel, rained down on Lin Feng's body, but he relentlessly held his ground.
Lin Feng shielded his chest and head with his arms, blocking every one of Zhou Yi's attacks.
His figure darted through the trees, each dodge sending a flurry of leaves into the air.
He was searching for an opening. The moment he found one, he would deliver a fatal, thunderous blow.
Zhou Yi understood this as well, so he remained exceptionally cautious.
CRACK!
Suddenly, a willow tree as thick as a bowl snapped in half. Lin Feng snatched up the broken trunk and swung it like a club.
Lin Feng gripped the willow trunk with both hands and lashed out at Zhou Yi's waist, but Zhou Yi swiftly dodged to the side.
Lin Feng didn't let up. He swung his arms, and the willow trunk became like a flexible long whip, lashing at Zhou Yi again and again.
The two engaged in a frantic duel within the forest, unleashing a dazzling array of martial arts techniques.
The battle between Zhou Yi and Lin Feng was like two bolts of lightning clashing, each exchange creating a whistling gale. The circle of their fight expanded until they finally plunged deep into the dense woods for a life-or-death battle.
SWOOSH.
They tumbled and weaved through the dense forest, each blow carrying a mysterious power that seemed to rip the very air to shreds.
A grim realization struck Lin Feng. 'If this keeps up, I'll definitely lose.' Yet, he felt not the slightest bit of worry.
On the contrary, his will to fight surged. 'This battle has just begun. We've barely even started. There's still so much of my power I haven't even used yet.'
BANG!
They clashed head-on once more. This time, the impact sent Lin Feng staggering back several steps, but his expression remained unchanged.
WHOOSH.
He took a single step and vanished. The next instant, he reappeared behind Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi had just regained his footing, but without a moment's hesitation, he lunged forward and wrapped his arms around Lin Feng.
He then used the momentum to fall backward, tightening his arms around Lin Feng's neck and locking his legs around Lin Feng's knees.
Zhou Yi's legs were wrapped like vices around Lin Feng's. It was only then that Lin Feng realized Zhou Yi had this kind of fighting style up his sleeve.
'No wonder he chose to fight up close,' Lin Feng thought. 'This grappling style is truly insidious.'
An ordinary person caught off guard would have absolutely no way to escape it.