Chapter 450: Astonishment
Suddenly, Lin Feng's figure vanished. A look of bewilderment filled Li Xi's eyes. 'Just a moment ago, I was sure I had him cornered. How did he suddenly disappear?'
But he didn't panic. Instead, he let out a cold sneer.
He had long suspected that Lin Feng must have used some special Body Technique to vanish. Shaking his head in disdain, he closed his eyes and took several steps forward.
He reappeared in front of Lin Feng, his movements exceptionally light and nimble, as if he had anticipated every one of Lin Feng's actions.
But in the next instant, Lin Feng used his Body Technique to vanish again, causing Li Xi's attack to hit nothing but air.
A mocking smile touched Lin Feng's lips. Everything that had just happened was a ruse he had deliberately constructed. His goal was to mislead Li Xi, make him drop his guard, and then find a fatal opening to launch a counterattack.
Just as he had predicted, Li Xi was overconfident, certain that victory was already his.
"Boy, let's see you try to run now!"
Li Xi reappeared in front of Lin Feng. This time, there was no escape.
"How much longer can your body take this?" Li Xi sneered.
"You'll find out soon enough."
Lin Feng's tone was filled with confidence.
"Heh, since you insist on being stubborn, I'll have to send you on your way."
Li Xi's expression grew darker. He now resolved to kill Lin Feng at any cost.
After their brief exchange, he realized there was something deeply strange about Lin Feng's constitution. If a person like that was allowed to develop, he would become a serious threat in the future.
Li Xi's figure flickered, and he instantly appeared beside Lin Feng, throwing a ferocious punch.
This time, Lin Feng didn't dodge. He met the attack with his own hand, but he wasn't sent flying back.
Their palms remained pressed together, neither man budging an inch.
'Hm? Something's not right. It looks like this will take more effort than I thought.'
A flicker of surprise crossed Li Xi's face. He then gritted his teeth, the muscles in his right arm swelling as immense power erupted from his fist.
"BANG!"
Lin Feng was struck by the punch and sent flying backward.
The sight gave Li Xi pause. For some reason, a sense of foreboding washed over him. He felt as if something was about to happen.
"SWOOSH!"
But Lin Feng gave him no time to recover. His body blurred into a phantom, charging at Li Xi and unleashing a vicious straight punch.
Li Xi was startled. He hadn't expected a brat so young, yet with such profound cultivation, to also possess such terrifying speed.
Still, he wasn't afraid. After all, the gap in their Martial Arts realms was undeniable. He had no reason to fear Lin Feng.
He sneered. "Boy, trying to compete with me in Body Techniques? You've got a long way to go!"
Li Xi quickly sidestepped, dodging Lin Feng's attack.
But Lin Feng's assault was relentless, raining down on Li Xi like a ferocious storm.
Although Li Xi was fast as well, he was forced onto the defensive against Lin Feng's dense onslaught. Gradually, he began to feel the strain.
"Boy, I'll give you this: your Body Technique is uncanny. I have to admit, I underestimated your physical prowess."
Beads of sweat appeared on Li Xi's forehead. He was getting annoyed. The fact that Lin Feng was suppressing him so thoroughly was incredibly frustrating.
"HAHAHA."
Just then, Lin Feng abruptly stopped his assault and let out a great roar toward the heavens.
At that moment, his qi and blood surged, and the bones all over his body began to pop and crackle like roasting soybeans.
Li Xi froze. 'Lin Feng is actually about to break through? I can't let that happen!'
"SWISH!"
Without hesitation, Li Xi threw three consecutive punches, each one packed with immense power. This time, however, Lin Feng didn't try to dodge.
He knew this series of attacks was just a feint, meant only to interrupt his breakthrough. And now, he had finally found the way to overcome it.
As long as he could break through, victory would be his.
"BANG!"
The punches landed squarely on Lin Feng's chest. But this time, he wasn't sent flying back as before. Instead, he only took five or six steps back before planting his feet firmly.
"This..."
Li Xi was dumbfounded. 'How could Lin Feng be this strong?'
He was an Early Stage Grandmaster, a whole realm above Lin Feng!
And yet, his opponent had not only seen through the feint but had also withstood a punch backed by his true strength!
"Hmph. Is that all you've got?"
Lin Feng sneered. 'Although Li Xi's cultivation is formidable, it's not like I don't have a chance to win now!'
Li Xi's brows knitted together, a cold light flickering in his eyes.
"Boy, it seems you've been hiding your true strength. In that case, today you die!"
Before the words left his mouth, he stomped the ground and shot toward Lin Feng like a black shadow. His right leg whipped up with a whistling sound, aimed straight for Lin Feng's head.
The kick was immensely powerful, carrying a crushing force that seemed to tear through the air. If it landed, it would mean certain death or grievous injury.
"BAM!"
Unflustered, Lin Feng thrust his right knee upward. His right hand shot out like a dragon's claw and clamped down on Li Xi's ankle.
Li Xi's movement faltered for a split second, but his other leg immediately swept toward Lin Feng's neck. This kick was even more vicious than the last; it was clearly a killing blow!
"KRA-CRACK!"
But in that split second, Lin Feng twisted the leg he was holding, forcing Li Xi's body to bend uncontrollably.
Lin Feng shoved Li Xi away and instantly changed positions, dodging the deadly attack.
"Damn it!"
Li Xi cursed in fury. He had just been successfully countered, a great blow to his pride.
A mocking sneer played on Lin Feng's lips. His previous move had been nothing more than a feint.
Its purpose was to bait an attack. Then, in the instant Li Xi couldn't retract his leg, he would pull him in close.
The idea was to wrap his right leg around his opponent's calf, drag them in, and then finish by shattering their knee joint with an elbow strike.
It was a dangerous tactic; the slightest misstep and his opponent could break free. But for Lin Feng, that wasn't an issue. 'As long as it leads to victory, any risk is worth it!'
Lin Feng's fighting style seemed simple and crude, but it was full of subtle details. If he could execute this maneuver perfectly, he would be invincible.
"You are indeed very skilled, but unfortunately, the gap in our cultivation levels is still too great!"
Li Xi's face was grave. The talent and strength Lin Feng had shown were far beyond his expectations; he had originally believed he could end this fight quickly.