Chapter 407: Pressure
As he circulated his Inner Strength, a faint green glow appeared on the surface of his skin.
Though he remained lean and small, his aura was as deep as an abyss, as vast as the sea. He radiated an unparalleled, oppressive force.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yi's eyes were intent as he silently calculated the distance.
The moment they met would be decisive. He had to be ready to kill Lin Feng on the spot with a single strike.
Finally, when less than thirty yards separated them, Zhou Yi's body instantly accelerated.
He shot forward like an arrow released from its bow, his hand gripping a dagger that glinted coldly as he thrust viciously at Lin Feng.
The dagger shimmered with a piercing cold light. Under the sun, its sharp edge radiated a soul-stealing chill.
This strike was aimed straight for Lin Feng's throat.
As the dagger rushed toward him, Lin Feng's pupils constricted. He threw himself backward, narrowly avoiding the fatal strike.
WHOOSH!
The dagger sliced past his clothes, leaving a long, shallow gash.
Lin Feng had been a fraction of a second too slow to dodge. Otherwise, the blade would have slit his throat.
His first strike having missed, Zhou Yi flipped to the side and landed on his feet. He spun with the momentum, gripping the dagger with both hands, and slashed at Lin Feng once more.
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He took another step forward and threw a punch at Zhou Yi.
Seeing this, Zhou Yi's eye twitched. He couldn't risk letting Lin Feng get any closer.
He gritted his teeth and flickered, instantly changing his position. Then he leaped into the air, the dagger carving a beautiful arc as it came down viciously on Lin Feng's head.
This time, Lin Feng didn't dodge. Instead, he reached out and caught the dagger by its blade.
TING!
Lin Feng's fingers clamped down hard on the dagger. Using the immense force transferred through the blade, he somersaulted into the air. His other hand formed a claw and swiped viciously at Zhou Yi.
BAM!
He seized Zhou Yi, and with a great heave, Lin Feng flung him like a cannonball into the nearby woods.
Lin Feng was right behind him, his figure blurring as he chased into the woods. Not to be outdone, Zhou Yi scrambled deeper into the trees.
BOOM! RUMBLE!
A thunderous roar erupted as dense trees exploded one after another, sending dirt and splinters flying everywhere.
Zhou Yi weaved continuously through the trees with Lin Feng in hot pursuit, the latter's clothes whipping in the wind.
Suddenly, Lin Feng froze. A sense of crisis washed over him.
SWOOSH!
Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Feng threw a punch, a powerful Fist Force instantly sweeping forward.
BANG!
With a muffled thud, Zhou Yi's attack was instantly broken. He was sent staggering back more than ten meters before he managed to regain his footing.
Lin Feng stood his ground, not moving an inch. His gaze darkened as he looked at the tree trunk ahead. 'If I hadn't reacted fast enough,' he thought, 'that would have gone right through me.'
But just as Lin Feng had blocked Zhou Yi's assault, a dagger plunged into his left shoulder.
SCHLICK!
Fresh blood began to flow from the wound. Zhou Yi had managed to seize an opportunity to injure him in the exchange.
But Lin Feng paid the wound no mind. He had been waiting for an opportunity. 'And now,' he thought, 'it's here.'
Crimson blood gushed from the wound, but Lin Feng acted as if he felt nothing, continuing his pursuit of Zhou Yi.
Seeing his strike had landed, a cruel, cold smile spread across Zhou Yi's face.
He gripped the dagger tightly in his right hand, and it became a streak of white light as he lunged straight for Lin Feng's chest.
In that moment, Zhou Yi unleashed nearly all of his power. By combining his Inner Strength with his physical might, he launched an astonishingly ferocious attack.
Lin Feng's brow furrowed slightly. He could feel that Zhou Yi's attack was incredibly powerful.
But Lin Feng remained unfazed. A wicked smile even touched the corners of his lips.
The next moment, without any discernible movement, he vanished in a flash of black.
Zhou Yi's pupils contracted violently. 'I didn't even see him move!'
The situation startled Zhou Yi, but he quickly regained his composure.
He twisted his body violently in an attempt to dodge, but it was too late.
Lin Feng's speed was immense. While Zhou Yi was also fast, his agility was clearly no match for Lin Feng's.
THUMP!
A muffled thud rang out as Lin Feng viciously kicked Zhou Yi in the leg, sending a jolt of pain through his abdomen.
But that wasn't all. A second kick immediately followed, sending his body flying.
Lin Feng didn't pause for a second. He leaped up and charged furiously at Zhou Yi again.
'What is with this kid's strength?'
Zhou Yi's mind reeled with confusion.
'Lin Feng's speed is too fast, it's unbelievable. I'm starting to doubt he's even a Peak Late-Stage Innate Martial Artist.'
Zhou Yi was shaken to his core, but he couldn't afford to dwell on it. He knew his only option now was to fight head-on.
Lin Feng tapped his foot on the ground and launched himself into the air, bearing down on Zhou Yi.
Without hesitation, Zhou Yi flicked his hand. The dagger shot out instantly, whistling through the air as it flew straight for Lin Feng's throat.
Lin Feng snorted. He flicked his right hand upward, neatly catching the point of the dagger between two fingers and stopping it dead.
Zhou Yi's eyes widened in disbelief. He struggled violently, trying to wrench the dagger back.
But would Lin Feng let him have his way?
Lin Feng sneered and pushed outward with force.
WHOOSH!
Zhou Yi felt an immense force travel up from his wrist, and Lin Feng sent him flying backward.
His body flew backward uncontrollably.
Lin Feng followed right after, sticking to him like a shadow.
BAM!
Lin Feng stomped his right foot hard on the ground, launching himself high into the air. Then, his right fist shot out like a cannonball, smashing furiously toward Zhou Yi's chest.
Seeing this, Zhou Yi hurriedly raised his left arm to block.
BOOM!
Another heavy impact resounded, and Zhou Yi felt excruciating pain in his left arm.
His entire arm seemed to go numb. The tremendous force of the impact sent him flying backward once more.
When he landed, Zhou Yi's body was half-buried in a crater of mud.
His face was deathly pale. He had used all his strength to defend against Lin Feng's last two attacks, but even so, his internal organs had still been damaged.
'How can this guy be so strong? Did I really underestimate him?'