Chapter 419: Flustered
This punch was exceedingly dangerous. If it were to truly connect, the target would be critically injured, or even killed on the spot.
Seeing Lin Feng's move, Murong Yuan's pupils shrank and his expression changed drastically. Yet, he showed no signs of panic, letting out a cold snort.
"You little bastard, you're asking to die."
BAM!
Murong Yuan threw out both fists, viciously slamming them against Lin Feng's.
The two collided with a dull thud. Two terrifying forces clashed in mid-air, and a visible shockwave radiated outward, forcing the onlookers to squeeze their eyes shut against the gale.
Murong Yuan was sent flying backward by Lin Feng's punch. He had to retreat a full seven or eight steps before he could steady himself.
His face was slightly flushed as he clutched his chest and coughed a few times. He stared at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with venom.
'This guy is actually this strong!'
He silently cursed his bad luck. He couldn't believe that he, an Ancient Martial Artist with over sixty years of training in Ancient Martial Arts, had been knocked back yet again by a mere punk in his twenties.
"You little brat, I'm going to kill you."
Murong Yuan let out a furious roar, and the very air around him seemed to boil.
WHOOSH!
Murong Yuan's figure blurred into a phantom. He struck out with both palms, sending a torrent of Palm Seals surging toward Lin Feng, each one radiating a chilling, murderous aura that threatened to overwhelm him.
He knew that if he didn't get serious, he would likely be defeated by this young upstart today.
"Pathetic tricks!"
Lin Feng scoffed. With a series of intricate steps, his legs began to spin like a windmill, intercepting Murong Yuan's assault.
Murong Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Lin Feng's reflection in his own pupils, seeing a man with no intention of retreating.
BANG!
They exchanged more than a dozen blows in the blink of an eye. Both fighters were so incredibly fast that the onlookers could only make out two blurry figures constantly weaving and clashing in mid-air.
Lin Feng's legs spun relentlessly like a pinwheel. His movements were incredibly fluid, and every strike was perfectly timed.
At the same time, his left arm shot out, casually blocking Murong Yuan's left hand, while his right hand seized Murong Yuan's right wrist.
"Heh."
But just as Lin Feng got Murong Yuan's hands under control, a cold sneer reached his ears.
"Boy, did you really think you had this fight completely under your control?"
"Today, I'll teach you a lesson: all's fair in war!"
The moment he finished speaking, Murong Yuan's expression turned vicious. He bent his right knee and stomped down, then thrust his hands upward with all his might, breaking free from Lin Feng's grip. At the same time, his left leg swept toward Lin Feng's lower body.
THUD!
Murong Yuan's Groin Kick landed squarely on Lin Feng's crotch, but it only produced a dull thud.
Lin Feng, however, just gave Murong Yuan an indifferent glance and said, "That kick of yours is still a bit lacking."
As he spoke, Lin Feng flicked his toe. Murong Yuan's left leg was dislodged and left hovering in the air in front of Lin Feng.
Lin Feng flicked his finger, and a piece of shoe sole shot toward Murong Yuan.
Murong Yuan's expression changed drastically. He hastily dodged, barely managing to get out of the way.
"Bastard!"
Murong Yuan's eye twitched, his face contorting with shame and anger.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng had already closed the distance. He threw his clenched right fist toward Murong Yuan's head. Before the punch even arrived, a gust of wind from its force preceded it.
BANG!
Caught off guard, Murong Yuan had no choice but to throw up his right elbow to block.
CLANG!
Lin Feng's fist smashed into the crook of Murong Yuan's elbow with a heavy thud. The immense force sent a jolt of pain through Murong Yuan's arm.
Yet, despite the blow, he breathed a sigh of relief. 'Lin Feng's strength is certainly beyond my expectations, but this is as far as it goes.'
'How could I possibly lose to a young punk in his twenties with my level of power?'
"Heh heh, you little brat. Your strength is actually quite impressive."
Murong Yuan grinned, his eyes glinting with a crazed light that Lin Feng found somewhat surprising.
"But that's all there is to it."
Lin Feng just shook his head at his words.
"Enough talk. I will kill you today!"
Murong Yuan roared, his arms swinging like a sea serpent bursting from the waves. The wind from his fists howled as they shot straight for Lin Feng's face.
THUMP!
Lin Feng thrust out a single palm, intercepting Murong Yuan's twin fists. The impact sent them both stumbling back a step.
Murong Yuan, however, seemed to have anticipated this. He formed his hands into claws and, quick as lightning, lunged for Lin Feng's shoulder, aiming specifically for his shoulder blade.
'Once I grab his shoulder blade, I'll rip it out and cripple him. Then the fight will be mine.'
But just as he closed in on Lin Feng, a swift breeze swept past. Murong Yuan's vision blurred for an instant, and Lin Feng was already behind him!
"Hmph. How long can you last relying on speed alone?"
A disdainful smile played on his lips. Murong Yuan sneered, sinking his center of gravity to dodge Lin Feng's attack.
'I already know how fast he is, so of course I came prepared.'
'My plan is simple. The moment he attacks, I'll use the force of his own blow to kick him away and put him in a world of hurt he can't even complain about.'
Just as Murong Yuan had predicted, Lin Feng's fists met only air. Instead of pressing the attack, he twisted his body in mid-air, using the momentum to glide sideways.
This would move his body laterally, creating the perfect opportunity for Murong Yuan to kick him away.
'Once he's sent flying, he'll be at a complete disadvantage. It'll be impossible for him to even think about fighting back.'
But he never, ever expected that after gliding sideways, Lin Feng wouldn't try to escape but would instead charge straight at him, catching him completely off guard.
'This kid is ruthless!'
Murong Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to resort to a mutually destructive tactic.
'If that's how he wants to play, then I'll see this through to the end.'
"Boy, go to hell!"
A cruel glint flashed in Murong Yuan's eyes as he suddenly raised his hands, clawing for Lin Feng's head.
A slight smile touched the corner of Lin Feng's lips. He planted his feet abruptly, his entire body suddenly accelerating. In an instant, he crossed a distance of three meters and hammered a vicious punch down toward Murong Yuan's abdomen.
The punch was ferocious, its power terrifying.
Seeing Lin Feng's move, Murong Yuan's pupils contracted sharply. He never thought Lin Feng would dare to meet his attack head-on.
But with the attack imminent, he had no time to think. He hastily changed his own offensive into a defensive one, crossing his arms in front of him to block Lin Feng's savage punch.
BOOM!
A dull boom echoed through the air. Murong Yuan was sent flying backward, his face pale and a trickle of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth.
He struggled back to his feet, his expression grim.
'I underestimated Lin Feng's strength.'