Chapter 448: Breaking Free
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
Li Xi's expression changed. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to possess such immense strength!
Just then, Lin Feng's hands suddenly closed in, gripping Li Xi's arms tightly as he prepared to twist with all his might!
"Trying to lock my joints?"
"In your dreams!"
Though his arms were restrained, Li Xi showed no sign of panic. Instead, his eyes lit up, and a cruel smile spread across his face as he violently flicked his right hand!
With a SHINK sound, a dagger shot out from his sleeve, right from the back of his hand, stabbing directly toward Lin Feng's wrist.
Seeing this move, Lin Feng's gaze turned cold. Under the circumstances, he chose not to block it head-on, instead rapidly pulling back his arms while stomping his feet hard against the floor, launching his body into the air!
However, Li Xi had been waiting for this exact move. The moment Lin Feng lifted his legs, Li Xi seized the opportunity and shot out a vicious kick, striking Lin Feng square in the abdomen!
BANG!
Lin Feng felt as if his stomach had been struck by a sledgehammer. Wracked with intense pain, his entire body was sent flying backward, and he crashed heavily to the ground.
"Heh heh, kid, I admit you're outstanding, but your cultivation level is just too low. To fight me, you're still a little too green!"
Li Xi slowly walked closer, his eyes fixed on Lin Feng with a playful, mocking gaze, the corners of his mouth turned up in a sneer.
Lin Feng lay on the ground, his abdomen throbbing with excruciating pain as he gasped for breath.
'If I'm not mistaken, I've probably already broken a few ribs, and my internal organs have taken a serious shock,' he thought. 'If this fight goes on, I might actually die.'
Lin Feng's expression was slightly contorted in pain, but it was overshadowed by a look of sheer determination.
He pushed himself to his feet, wiped the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, then took a deep breath, his gaze turning incomparably cold.
"You are indeed strong, but killing me is absolutely impossible!"
Li Xi's face turned utterly grim. He hadn't expected Lin Feng, despite being so injured, to still look as if he would rather die than submit. A potent killing intent surged within him.
"Since you're looking for death, I'll send you to the Western Heaven!"
The words had barely left his mouth when Li Xi's figure flickered, transforming into a gust of wind. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Lin Feng, a savage expression on his face.
Seeing this, Lin Feng's pupils shrank. Li Xi's speed was astonishing, far exceeding his expectations.
SWOOSH!
In a flash, Lin Feng shot out two fingers, clamping down on Li Xi's approaching arm like an iron pincer. At the same time, he spun his body, leaning back at the waist and kicking out violently with both legs!
Lin Feng's kick was ferocious, lashing out like a long whip, carrying a suffocating pressure as it swept toward Li Xi's head!
Li Xi was shocked. He hastily retreated, barely dodging Lin Feng's sharp whip-like kick.
BOOM!
The force of Lin Feng's kick shattered the ground, sending dust and dirt flying everywhere and leaving behind a clear footprint.
"Damn you!"
Li Xi cursed under his breath. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to be so tenacious, or to possess such a sharp and aggressive fighting style. It had caught him completely off guard.
'My attacks are swift and fierce, but Li Xi seems to know my every move and how to counter them,' Lin Feng thought, his brows furrowed. 'Moreover, he's incredibly fast. I can't be sure when he might suddenly launch a fatal strike.'
This made the situation extremely difficult for Lin Feng; for the moment, he was unable to do anything to Li Xi.
"Hahaha, kid, it looks like this is the extent of your strength! Let's see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!"
Li Xi laughed heartily, taunting Lin Feng even as he dealt with his attacks.
"Hmph, it's not over 'til it's over! Get lost!"
Lin Feng shouted coldly and suddenly accelerated. With a single stride, he was in front of Li Xi, throwing a powerful uppercut straight for his chin.
The punch was incredibly powerful, causing the air around his fist to ripple like water. This was none other than Lin Feng's signature move—the Thunderbolt Mountain Shaking Fist.
Seeing Lin Feng take the initiative to attack once again, a mocking sneer appeared on Li Xi's face.
"Heh, you overestimate yourself!"
He snorted coldly and threw a punch of his own, meeting Lin Feng's attack head-on.
BAM!
A muffled thud echoed out. Li Xi staggered back three steps before stopping, while Lin Feng merely swayed on the spot.
'Hm? How is that possible? He actually blocked my punch?'
Li Xi's face was filled with astonishment. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to be able to take his punch. 'Logically, this shouldn't be happening!'
'No matter how tough this kid is, he's only at the Peak of Late Stage Innate. His physical constitution shouldn't be this strong, right?'
But soon, a sinister smile returned to his face.
"Heh heh, kid, you must be at the end of your rope now!"
"To last this long with the strength of the Late Stage of Innate is truly impressive, but... that's as far as you go."
Hearing this, Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, his face full of vigilance. The recent exchange had made him keenly aware of the enormous gap between their strengths.
But even so, he still stood there with a look of indifference, showing not the slightest trace of fear.
This defiant aura instantly infuriated Li Xi.
"Fine! Since you refuse to see reason, don't blame me for being ruthless today!"
Li Xi's eyes turned utterly glacial. He took a step forward and vanished on the spot. When he reappeared, he was already right in front of Lin Feng!
"Die!"
With a furious roar, Li Xi mercilessly smashed both fists toward Lin Feng's chest. The whistling wind they generated was strong enough to make his cheeks sting. If this attack landed, it could easily shatter a massive boulder!
Facing Li Xi's assault, Lin Feng's gaze remained bone-chillingly cold.
He abruptly lifted his right foot and delivered a standard side kick, aiming viciously for Li Xi's stomach. At the same time, he shifted his body sideways, dodging one of Li Xi's fists.
But it wasn't over. Li Xi's right leg twitched, and his left hand formed a claw, executing a beautiful grappling technique that shot straight for Lin Feng's throat, intending to choke him to death!
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. His body shot away, narrowly avoiding Li Xi's attack.
Immediately after, Lin Feng's elbow shot upward, aiming for Li Xi's neck. A direct hit to this spot would definitely be enough to knock him unconscious.
Li Xi's reaction was also incredibly fast. He threw his arms up to block, simultaneously flipping backward to dodge Lin Feng's fatal attack by a hair's breadth.
BAM!
Lin Feng's elbow strike slammed into the ground, instantly cracking the hard flagstones!
Seeing the power of Lin Feng's strike, a hint of surprise appeared on Li Xi's face.
"Heh heh, is that all you've got? You must be out of tricks by now, right? Now, it's my turn!"
As his voice fell, Li Xi stomped his right foot hard on the ground, and a surge of immense Spiritual Power erupted from under his feet.
He leaped into the air, raising both knees high and driving them toward Lin Feng's head. If this strike connected, it would definitely turn Lin Feng into an idiot.