Chapter 454: Sidestep
CLANG!
Their fists collided mid-air. A brilliant flash of light erupted from the impact, and a fierce shockwave swept out in all directions.
The moment Lin Feng threw the punch, he sidestepped to dodge the shower of shattered debris. At the same time, he thrust his hands forward, shoving Li Xi far away.
A faint smile played on his lips. Watching Li Xi stumble backward, Lin Feng sneered, "With your pathetic level of skill, you think you have the right to challenge me?"
'Li Xi had actually tried to take that heavy blow head-on. What a fool.'
Li Xi was startled by his words but immediately steadied himself. The pressure from Lin Feng was even greater this time, yet he remained fearless. 'I will have my revenge!'
This time, however, he didn't rush in recklessly. He took a deep breath, pushing his body to its peak condition, and only then did he charge toward Lin Feng.
BANG!
Lin Feng shot his arms out, grabbing Li Xi's. He hoisted Li Xi up by the waist and hurled him aside. As Li Xi was about to crash into the wall, he slapped his palms out, planting them directly against the surface.
BANG!
Two sunken handprints instantly appeared on the wall, a testament to the power of Li Xi's strike.
BOOM!
Lin Feng used the rebounding force to launch another attack at Li Xi, who was now completely enraged.
He now completely disregarded his own injuries. He had only one goal: to kill Lin Feng. He relentlessly struck out with his palms, clashing continuously with Lin Feng's attacks.
Every one of Li Xi's strikes contained immense power. A direct hit could probably shatter a steel plate with ease.
CRACK!
Finally, after one of Lin Feng's fierce assaults, a palm landed squarely on Li Xi's shoulder.
The force of the blow was immense. Li Xi's shirt was instantly shredded, and dark red blood seeped through the skin on his shoulder.
Li Xi grunted, a vicious glint in his eyes. He stared at Lin Feng, grinding his teeth. "You little bastard, I'm going to cut you into a thousand pieces! No one can save you!"
He ripped the tattered cloth from his shoulder, revealing solid, well-built muscle. His muscles were clearly defined, his entire body brimming with explosive power.
CRACK!
A sharp cracking sound echoed as Li Xi rolled his neck, his joints popping. His gaze grew colder, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
"Give up. You're no match for me. Today, you will die!"
Li Xi's tone was icy, like a malevolent spirit emerging from the Nine Nether Purgatory. His eyes were cold and filled with venomous hatred. He truly despised Lin Feng now.
That damned Lin Feng had actually managed to injure him. Although it was only his shoulder, the humiliation made him feel utterly enraged.
Hearing this, Lin Feng frowned slightly. He, too, could sense the change in Li Xi.
There had been no warning signs a moment ago, but now he felt an extremely dangerous aura. He knew Li Xi was done holding back.
"Heh, if that's how it is, then let's see who will have the last laugh!"
Lin Feng let out a cold laugh, his expression gradually turning grim and serious.
"Kid, you only landed a couple of hits because I was careless. Do you really think you're a match for me?"
Li Xi sneered back. The Inner Strength in his body surged wildly, and threads of a tyrannical aura erupted from him.
He stomped his foot hard on the ground, which instantly cracked. Propelled by the immense recoil, he shot toward Lin Feng like a cannonball.
The attack was as fast as lightning, over in an instant.
Lin Feng's pupils contracted, and the hair on his body stood on end. He sensed a great crisis. This Li Xi was even stronger than he had imagined.
THUD!
Li Xi threw a vicious punch straight at Lin Feng's face. The punch carried an overwhelming force that made the surrounding air churn violently.
Lin Feng's body froze for a moment. He hadn't expected Li Xi's sudden burst of speed; it had caught him completely off guard, leaving him no time to block.
He felt a numbness in his chest, followed by a searing pain that shot from his ribs into his body, disrupting his breathing.
But he kept his eyes locked on Li Xi, preparing for a follow-up combo.
Just as he'd expected, in the brief moment Lin Feng was stunned, Li Xi's other fist shot out, aiming straight for his temple.
His attack was incredibly swift, without the slightest hesitation. It was clear this was a planned attack route, this punch aimed precisely at Lin Feng's temple.
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. He twisted his body sharply, dodging to the side.
WHOOSH!
The moment he steadied himself, the fist grazed past his nose, shearing off a chunk of his long hair near his ear.
Lin Feng's expression grew even more solemn. He finally understood that Li Xi hadn't been using his full strength before.
Previously, Li Xi had just been relying on his high Martial Arts realm, but his close-quarters combat skills and battle sense had seemed quite ordinary.
But now, things were different.
Only now was Li Xi revealing his formidable prowess in close-quarters combat. His moves were exquisite, not the least bit inferior to Lin Feng's.
Li Xi snorted coldly. He narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing within them as he suddenly shot forward, lunging straight for Lin Feng.
He was now using all his strength. He knew that if he continued to hold back, he would definitely be the one to lose.
Lin Feng's expression also grew heavy. This Li Xi was more troublesome than he had anticipated.
He didn't dare to be careless. He bent his knees slightly and pushed off the ground with explosive force. His body shot out like an arrow loosed from a bow, moving at an extreme speed that brought him before Li Xi in the blink of an eye.
Their figures instantly became entangled. A punch, a kick, a finger jab... all sorts of attacks flew endlessly.
BANG!
A constant stream of muffled collisions rang out. Lin Feng unleashed a flurry of kicks, the afterimages of his legs filling the air as he assaulted Li Xi's vitals like a raging storm.
Li Xi, meanwhile, swung both his fists. Each blow was exceptionally domineering, as if carrying an endless, oppressive might.
The Cultivation Technique Li Xi practiced was clearly extraordinary. Such a savage offensive was actually starting to overwhelm Lin Feng.
Tiny beads of sweat dotted Lin Feng's forehead as his own assault grew even more ferocious.
THWACK!
Lin Feng raised his knee and drove it into Li Xi's abdomen, but Li Xi acted as if nothing had happened. He continued to lunge at Lin Feng, his fists still attacking without reservation.
Lin Feng settled into a slight lunge, his body standing as straight and tall as a spear. His fist cut through the air, thrusting straight for Li Xi's throat.