Chapter 458: Resisting
Li Xi barely dodged, but Lin Feng's legs swept directly toward his neck. Li Xi scrambled to block with his hands.
A sharp CRACK rang out from his arms.
"Damn it!"
Li Xi cried out in pain. To his horror, he discovered both his hands had been dislocated. For a Grandmaster like him, an injury like this wasn't fatal, but it was definitely a major problem.
As he panicked, Lin Feng drove a knee into his abdomen. The impact sent a wave of searing pain through him, as if his internal organs had been violently rearranged.
"Brat, you're courting death!"
Li Xi roared. This Lin Feng was going too far! He showed him absolutely no respect.
He was a dignified Early Stage of Grandmaster powerhouse, yet Lin Feng was completely dominating him.
SWOOSH!
Lin Feng completely ignored Li Xi. His body blurred into a phantom image as he aimed a kick straight at Li Xi's chest.
Gritting his teeth, Li Xi stomped hard on the ground, launching himself into the air and attempting to flee.
"Trying to run?"
A cold, indifferent look crossed Lin Feng's face. With one hand behind his back, he flickered and gave chase.
WHOOSH!
Lin Feng's body left an afterimage in the air as he pursued him with lightning speed, aiming a kick at Li Xi's back.
Sensing the danger, Li Xi reacted with incredible speed, spinning around to throw a punch behind him.
The hasty counter held little power, but it was still a punch from a Grandmaster Powerhouse. Even if it wasn't strong, it still carried considerable destructive force.
BAM!
Lin Feng's attack was blocked once more. Li Xi used the impact to dissipate the force from Lin Feng's kick, then retreated explosively again.
Lin Feng watched Li Xi's retreating figure. He didn't pursue, his eyes incomparably cold.
HACK!
Li Xi staggered backward, spraying a mouthful of blood.
"You little bastard! I'll kill you today, even if it costs me my life!"
Li Xi roared at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with killing intent. Lin Feng was backing him into a corner, leaving him no way out.
"Heh heh."
Lin Feng let out a faint laugh. 'My combat senses are perfectly honed right now. I was just looking for someone to practice my new martial arts on. And since this Li Xi is at the Early Stage of Grandmaster, he'll save me a lot of trouble.'
"Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for what comes next."
Li Xi glared at Lin Feng with venomous eyes. He was in a foul mood. The fact that Lin Feng had managed to severely injure him was a blatant humiliation.
The moment the words left his mouth, he was already moving, his body transforming into a streak of black light that shot straight toward Lin Feng.
'Li Xi knew he had to end this fight quickly.'
'Otherwise, once the effects of the drug wore off, he would be no match for Lin Feng in his current state. To make matters worse, Lin Feng had already seized the initiative, making his situation even more precarious.'
HUM!
In an instant, Li Xi was upon Lin Feng. Inner Strength coiled around his hands, emitting a piercing whistle as he brought them down toward Lin Feng.
His eyes were filled with murderous intent. If an attack like this landed, even an Innate Powerhouse would be in for a world of hurt.
Lin Feng stood there, watching Li Xi calmly. He showed no trace of fear, his posture as immovable as a mountain.
He swung his arms abruptly, and in an instant, powerful gusts of wind swept out, kicking up clouds of yellow dust.
Li Xi's fists drew closer and closer to Lin Feng, whose clothes now whipped and snapped in the violent wind.
BOOM!
At last, their fists collided. Both Lin Feng and Li Xi's faces paled simultaneously as they were sent sliding back more than ten meters before they could steady themselves.
Lin Feng glanced at his right shoulder; it was already starting to swell. 'Li Xi's attack was impressive. Good thing my body is tough enough, or else even I would have been in for some pain from that blow.'
"You… how is this possible!"
Li Xi was completely stunned. He had been certain that his last combination of punches would have been enough to cripple Lin Feng. He never imagined Lin Feng would emerge completely unscathed, merely looking a bit pale.
'He couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. 'If only that punch had landed on Lin Feng's head, the fight would be over by now.''
BANG!
At that moment, Lin Feng leaped into the air, raising his leg high and bringing it down on Li Xi with a fierce, whistling sound.
Li Xi's pupils constricted. He crossed his arms in front of him to defend himself, knowing full well how strong Lin Feng was.
So even though he seemed to have the upper hand, he didn't dare underestimate his opponent.
POW!
Lin Feng's kick landed squarely on Li Xi's crossed arms. Li Xi was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut. His arms trembled violently; clearly, Lin Feng's last blow had been incredibly powerful.
STOMP, STOMP, STOMP!
Li Xi slid back several meters before managing to come to a halt. When he looked at Lin Feng, his eyes were filled with solemnity.
'What the hell is with this kid!'
'A storm raged in Li Xi's heart. The power contained in that last kick was simply immense. It wasn't something a fighter with Peak Innate Late Stage Power should be able to wield.'
"You're strong, but you had the misfortune of running into me!"
Lin Feng said slowly as he walked forward. 'I was actually using my full strength just now. I wanted to see exactly how powerful I've become.'
"Hahahaha! You little brat, do you really think I'm so easy to bully?"
Li Xi threw his head back and laughed maniacally, his smile a mixture of madness and malevolence. For Lin Feng to dare provoke him… he was simply reckless.
SWISH SWISH!
Li Xi's figure flickered and vanished. Two pitch-black iron claws had appeared on his arms.
A faint cyan halo flashed across their surface, a clear sign that these claws had been specially forged.
SWOOSH!
Li Xi abruptly reappeared in front of Lin Feng, his claws emanating a biting cold wind.
One claw aimed for Lin Feng's throat, while his left fist smashed violently toward Lin Feng's chest.
Faced with Li Xi's sudden sneak attack, Lin Feng calmly retreated three steps and threw out both fists.
CLANG!
Lin Feng's fists met Li Xi's claws precisely. A massive shockwave radiated outward, making the entire courtyard tremble.
THUD!
A dull thud followed. As his fists ground against Li Xi's claws, Lin Feng felt a sharp pain in his knuckles, and a numbing ache spread from his fingertips through his whole body.