Chapter 456: Absorption
Lin Feng said nothing. He was circulating the Inner Strength within his body, rapidly absorbing the medicinal effects of the Healing Elixir.
At the same time, he was carefully observing Li Xi's every subtle movement. He had to find an opening to deliver a devastating blow!
BANG!
Li Xi charged forward again, unleashing a flurry of fists and palms. He not only sealed off all of Lin Feng's escape routes but also subtly formed an encirclement to prevent his escape.
His speed grew faster and faster until he was almost a blur of motion. He threw a punch, which came with a sharp, ear-piercing sound of rending air.
Lin Feng dodged to the side, evading the fatal blow, and kicked Li Xi in the waist. The kick contained his immense power, sending Li Xi flying through the air.
Li Xi landed heavily on the ground. His waist began to swell rapidly; the kick had clearly injured him.
Clutching his stomach, he slowly stood up, his face filled with astonishment. He never would have thought Lin Feng could be so agile, dodging his attack at the last possible moment and even catching him off guard with a counter.
"Let's see how much longer you can last!"
Rising to his feet again, Li Xi was overcome with shame and anger. For a great Grandmaster like him to suffer repeated setbacks was infuriating, and he felt his temper flare.
Lin Feng stared coldly at Li Xi, saying nothing. He couldn't be bothered to waste words on him.
Seeing that Lin Feng was still ignoring him, Li Xi's eyes turned bloodshot. He roared like a wild beast and lunged at Lin Feng.
BANG!
Watching his opponent charge, Lin Feng took a step back. His left hand shot out like lightning, grabbing Li Xi by the collar and hoisting him into the air. With his other hand, he swung a fist toward Li Xi's abdomen.
This punch contained all of Lin Feng's strength. Surging power churned at his knuckles, and the surrounding air crackled—the sound of miniature explosions from his fist shearing through the air.
Li Xi's pupils contracted violently. A grave look flashed in the depths of his eyes. 'He never imagined Lin Feng still possessed such power.'
But things had already come to this. He dared not hesitate for a second. He quickly adjusted his posture, clenched his right fist, and hammered it viciously toward Lin Feng's chest.
The two of them crashed into each other like a pair of speeding cars. Fists and palms met, blow after blow landing solidly on flesh. A rapid series of bone-cracking sounds rang out.
A moment later, both Lin Feng and Li Xi staggered backward. Li Xi retreated four or five steps, while Lin Feng stopped after only two or three.
Looking at the back of his hand, now a bloody mess, his brow furrowed tightly. 'This Li Xi's strength is not to be underestimated. The previous exchange made it clear his cultivation level is far beyond my own.'
But he also knew Li Xi wasn't in good shape either; his cheeks were flushed, and his breathing was a little ragged.
Seeing that Lin Feng didn't press the attack, Li Xi breathed a sigh of relief. He snorted coldly.
"Brat, don't think you can contend with me just because you have a few strange martial arts techniques. You're still too green."
"Today, I'll teach you what a real gap in power looks like!"
Hearing this, Lin Feng just shook his head faintly and said, "No, you don't understand. There is no gap between us, because we're not on the same level. You're just an ant."
Li Xi was utterly enraged by Lin Feng's words. 'This brat,' he thought, 'how dare he mock me, even now?'
"Damn you, brat! It seems you've chosen to do this the hard way!"
After saying his piece, Li Xi vanished from his spot and charged at Lin Feng once more.
This time, Li Xi's movements were even more sharp and ferocious. His arms seemed to lengthen as he brought them smashing down toward Lin Feng with tyrannical pressure.
Lin Feng neither dodged nor retreated. He simply whipped out a kick. The technique was so devious and treacherous that it made Li Xi pause for a moment.
THUD!
Lin Feng's leg slammed viciously into Li Xi's ribs. Li Xi's body was sent flying sideways for several meters before he crashed heavily to the ground, sending dust billowing into the air.
Although Lin Feng's kick seemed simple, it was backed by his full strength. Even someone like Li Xi could not withstand it.
Li Xi struggled to sit up, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He stared at Lin Feng with an icy gaze, wishing he could tear him to shreds on the spot.
"You've angered me. You have truly angered me!"
Li Xi said through gritted teeth. At that moment, he finally revealed his true, predatory nature. It turned out his previous fighting style had just been a feint.
Just then, Lin Feng felt his skin begin to burn. His muscles tensed, the Inner Qi in his body churned, and a frantic, restless feeling began to spread through him.
BANG!
Lin Feng's body shot forward again. He could no longer worry about what dirty tricks Li Xi might use, as the pain wracking his body left him no room to think about anything else.
A savage glint flashed in Li Xi's eyes. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to dare take the offensive. Seeing his chance, he held nothing back.
The two figures flickered constantly around the clearing. Every clash kicked up a violent gust of wind that swept through the surrounding grass and trees. Their fists and feet collided again and again, the sounds of impact echoing endlessly.
BAM!
For the span of several breaths, the two were locked in a struggle, neither able to gain the upper hand.
"Brat, I admit you're truly impressive. Worthy of being called a prodigy who has reached the Late Stage of Innate at such a young age."
Li Xi suddenly said, "I admit your combat prowess is extraordinary, but unfortunately..."
"Unfortunately, the gulf between our realms is just too vast. If this stalemate continues, I will be the one with the advantage. So today, you can only die at my hands."
SWOOSH!
The moment the words left his mouth, Li Xi's gaze turned venomous and cruel. His body shot forward abruptly, his right hand forming a claw that aimed straight for Lin Feng's throat.
Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He let out a sudden roar, dropped low, and slid sideways, dodging Li Xi's incredibly sharp sneak attack.
BANG!
Seeing his sneak attack had failed, Li Xi didn't press the engagement. Pushing off with his feet, his body shot backward in retreat once again.
Lin Feng, however, simply watched Li Xi quietly without giving chase. He knew Li Xi wouldn't let things go so easily and surely had another killing move up his sleeve.
And just as he expected, Li Xi's body leaped into the air. He bent his knees and brought them down viciously toward Lin Feng's head. If this strike landed solidly, Lin Feng would be knocked unconscious, if not killed outright.
Seeing Li Xi attempt another sneak attack, Lin Feng's expression darkened. He hastily retreated while simultaneously raising a hand and throwing a fierce punch.
BAM!
When their fists collided, a huge, muffled boom erupted. Both fighters used the force of the shockwave to retreat several steps.
CRACK!
The crisp sound came from Lin Feng's knuckles. Although he had blocked Li Xi's sneak attack with that last punch, Li Xi's strength was simply too great.