Martial Arts Overlord

Facing the complaints of Luo Xiao and others, Luo Feng also felt rather helpless.

The Spirit Rock Ring was only a first-grade Spiritual Artifact, and there were limits to how much could be stored or retrieved each time. Retrieving materials from a hundred Demon Beasts at a time was already its limit, so he had to take them out in four batches.

There’s more!?

Watching Luo Feng take out another pile of Demon Beast materials, everyone stared at the knife-bearing young man in the Martial Arts Field as if he were a monster. They found it truly hard to imagine how anyone could hunt so many Demon Beasts in a single day, especially since Luo Feng was alone!

Luo Feng took out the Demon Beast materials. Noticing Feng Lingyue and the others still staring blankly at him, he couldn’t help but spread his hands and laugh, "Stop looking. Even if you keep staring, I can’t produce any more."

Feng Lingyue’s alluring bosom heaved gently. She lowered her slender, jade-like hand from her enticing red lips, glanced at Luo Feng with her beautiful eyes, and pouted with a hint of playful vexation, "If you could take out even more, those of us who participated in the Hunting Competition together would probably be too ashamed to even stand here."

The others nearby fervently agreed with Feng Lingyue’s words.

Luo Feng had hunted so many Demon Beasts by himself. In contrast, their group of ten hadn’t hunted even half as many.

Luo Feng touched his nose, smiled, and glanced at the nearby Li Family contingent.

At this moment, neither Li Tianyang, Li Tianyao, nor any of the Li Family disciples still wore their earlier expressions of smug ambition. Their faces were ashen as they stood to the side.

A trace of disdain touched his lips as Luo Feng turned back to Steward Li and said, "Steward Li, please tally them up."

"Uh... Alright!"

Steward Li swallowed hard, composed himself, and gave Luo Feng a profound look before walking over to count the Demon Beast materials on the ground.

In the stands, sharp-eyed Martial Artists noticed the flicker of shock in Steward Li’s eyes. When they looked again at the impassive, knife-bearing young man nearby, their gazes held a new, peculiar light.

Who is Steward Li?

City Lord Yang Dingtian of Dayang City had only three Stewards, each incredibly influential, and Steward Li was one of them! His status was clearly venerable. Given Steward Li’s status, he had met countless young prodigies. For Luo Feng to elicit such astonishment from him... One only needed a moment’s thought to understand what that implied.

It looks like we must foster a good relationship with the Luo Family from now on...

Their gazes fixed on the young figure in the Martial Arts Field, the Family Heads of the various powers present all wore expressions of profound contemplation.

Steward Li quickly finished counting the Demon Beast materials and let out a soft breath, the astonishment in his eyes vanishing in an instant. He glanced at Luo Feng beside him and announced loudly, "Luo Family, four hundred thirty-five Demon Beasts, plus the previous twenty-four, for a total of four hundred fifty-nine Demon Beasts!"

Steward Li’s voice trembled slightly with excitement. In the nearly ten Hunting Competitions he had overseen over the years, this was the first time a family’s tally had surpassed four hundred! This achievement, while perhaps not unsurpassable, was definitely unprecedented!

Upon hearing the results announced by Steward Li, the entire Martial Arts Field fell silent for a moment before erupting into a clamor.

"Did I hear that right? Four hundred fifty-nine Demon Beasts! Luo Feng alone hunted four hundred thirty-five of them? Is he even human?"

"That’s terrifying! This score is almost double the Li Family’s!"

"Tsk, tsk, this year’s Hunting Competition is truly exciting. I doubt anyone expected Luo Feng to completely turn the tables single-handedly."

"Indeed, who could have anticipated this beforehand?"

"If I’d known this would happen, I would’ve bet on the Luo Family to win! Twenty Silver, multiplied twentyfold, would be four hundred Silver! That’s enough to treat myself to all the girls at the Emerald Fragrance Building!" a young Martial Artist lamented, stamping his foot in regret.

"Damn it! I bet fifty Silver on the Li Family! That was my reward for killing a major Jianghu bandit, a job that nearly cost me my life! Damn it, the Li Family is so disappointing! A bunch of trash!"

With the Luo Family’s tally of four hundred fifty-nine Demon Beasts, first place in the Hunting Competition was no longer in doubt. Those Martial Artists who had hoped to make a small profit after the Li Family secured first place were mostly dumbfounded by this turn of events. Regretting their bets deeply, their expressions couldn’t have been uglier, and they all directed their pent-up resentment towards the Li Family.

"Impossible!"

Suddenly, a roar echoed throughout the Martial Arts Field.

Li Tianyang’s face was livid. Trembling from head to toe, he pointed at Luo Feng and roared, "How could this piece of trash possibly hunt so many Demon Beasts? He can’t even beat me! How could he possibly have the strength to kill a Demon Beast like the Iron Claw Mad Lion? This is impossible!"

"He must have cheated! Yes, Steward Li, he definitely cheated! He must be severely punished!"

Rage made thick, bloodshot veins fill Li Tianyang’s eyes, and he even became somewhat incoherent.

"Shut up!"

Steward Li barked coldly. As his voice sounded, a scorching gust of wind swept through the Martial Arts Field. A terrifying aura emanated from Steward Li, sending shivers down everyone’s spines.

THUMP!

A few young Martial Artists with weaker cultivation turned pale and collapsed to the ground in fright.

So this is the power of a Martial Artist at the Half-step Spiritual Rotation Realm... Truly formidable!

Luo Feng narrowed his eyes, observing Steward Li, his gaze turning sharp. Even with his Soul Power, facing the enraged Steward Li, he felt as if a massive boulder was pressing on his chest. His breathing became heavy, let alone thinking of making a move.

Steward Li flicked his long sleeve, his gaze shooting directly at Li Tianyang. "Are you questioning my judgment?"

Li Tianyang met Steward Li’s gaze and felt as if struck by lightning. His face paled, and he staggered backward, unable to utter a word.

"Second Brother!"

Li Tianyao steadied Li Tianyang, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Steward Li, we are not questioning your judgment. But Luo Feng is merely a Martial Artist at the late Fifth Stage of the Iron Bone Realm. He isn’t even a match for my second brother, so how could he possibly kill a ferocious Demon Beast like the Iron Claw Mad Lion? If a reasonable explanation isn’t provided, I’m afraid it will be difficult for the outcome of this Hunting Competition to be accepted by the masses!"

"Exactly! If Luo Feng can kill a Demon Beast like the Iron Claw Mad Lion, why would he be afraid to fight me? His refusal to engage me proves he simply doesn’t possess such strength!" Li Tianyang’s face regained a little color. Enduring the crushing pressure, he said through gritted teeth.

He simply didn’t believe Luo Feng could hunt so many Demon Beasts. If he could just force Luo Feng to fight him and then defeat him in front of everyone, the truth would be revealed!

"HUMPH!"

Steward Li snorted coldly, his narrow, hawk-like eyes glinting with a cold light, fixing the Li Tianyang brothers with a stare as sharp as a sword or dagger. "I, Li Fengshan, have overseen nearly ten Hunting Competitions, and this is the first time anyone has dared to question my judgment! Considering your youth, I will overlook it this time. But if you dare to speak further, don’t blame me for being merciless!"

The hair on Li Tianyang and his brother’s bodies stood on end under Steward Li’s gaze. They hadn’t expected Steward Li to be so domineering, acting so decisively with no room for negotiation. Feeling the icy killing intent radiating from Steward Li, they both knew he wasn’t joking. The calves of their legs trembled, and cold sweat trickled down their foreheads.

"Steward Li, may I say something?" Luo Feng suddenly cupped his fist towards Steward Li and said with a smile.

Seeing it was Luo Feng, Steward Li’s face softened slightly, and he nodded.

Luo Feng glanced at Li Tianyang and said with a smile, "I also dislike being subjected to irresponsible remarks. Since Li Tianyang doubts my strength, why not let me have a match with him? That way, everyone can be convinced."

"Luo Feng, you don’t really need to do this. As long as I am here, no one will dare question your results!" Steward Li said with stern dignity.

Luo Feng smiled faintly. "Thank you for your trust, Steward Li. However, some people are stubborn and won’t give up until they hit a wall. Besides, I don’t want to be accused of being afraid to accept a challenge."

Luo Feng glanced at Li Tianyang who was standing aside, a cold light flashing through his pupils.

Steward Li contemplated for a moment and then nodded, "Alright then."

With that, Steward Li stepped back, clearing an open space for Luo Feng and Li Tianyang.

Luo Feng stood with his hands clasped behind his back and beckoned to Li Tianyang with a finger. "Li Tianyang, come! Use your strongest Martial Arts; don’t hold back on my account."

Seeing Luo Feng’s demeanor, Li Tianyang was momentarily stunned. Then, his expression turned fierce, and he advanced step by step with a savage grin. "Luo Feng, you asked for this!"

WHOOSH!

Li Tianyang lunged straight at Luo Feng. Reaching him, he unleashed a flurry of palm strikes. "Wave Stacking Sevenfold Strength!"

Li Tianyang instantly unleashed seven palm strikes. The palm wind surged like a tide, the air itself seeming to congeal, forming a transparent, palm-shaped force that generated intense, oppressive wind pressure! This was precisely the Stacking Wave Palm, a Yellow Grade High-Rank Martial Art that Li Tianyang had won at the Dayang Commerce Alliance auction. Li Tianyang had already cultivated the Stacking Wave Palm to the Small Success realm, able to twist seven layers of force into a single strike, its power considerable!

Facing Li Tianyang’s ferocious attack, Luo Feng did not retreat an inch. His jet-black eyes, like obsidian, flickered with a hidden glint, and a cold smirk played on his lips. His body bent slightly, like an angry tiger gathering power to pounce on a rabbit. After a moment of stillness, his body shot out like an arrow released from its bow, and he met the attack head-on with a punch!

"Angry Tiger Coming Out of the Cave!"

With a silent roar in his heart, a violent aura erupted from Luo Feng’s body! Amidst the astonished gazes of the onlookers, he brutally collided with Li Tianyang.

BOOM!

The instant they collided, Li Tianyang’s savage expression turned deathly pale. His eyes bulged as he stared fixedly at Luo Feng. With a cry, he spat out a large mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward like a fallen leaf. Everyone nearby heard the distinct sound of bones cracking.

The Martial Arts Field fell silent. No one had expected Li Tianyang, who had used the Stacking Wave Palm, to be defeated so swiftly and utterly.

One punch, grievously injured!

"Second Brother!"

Li Tianyao glanced at his blood-soaked younger brother on the ground, the corner of his eye twitching. He glared resentfully at Luo Feng and snarled, "Luo Feng, such ruthless methods!"

Gazing at Li Tianyao, who looked ready to denounce him, Luo Feng sneered, "Li Tianyang challenged me himself. His skills were inferior, so he was defeated by me. Who is there to blame? Li Tianyao, if you’re not satisfied, I can indulge you in a bout as well!"

As he spoke, a faint black flame flickered in Luo Feng’s pupils.

Li Tianyao’s expression changed drastically. "His eyes carry spirit! Sixth Stage of the God Bravery Realm!"

Calming himself, Li Tianyao finally noticed that Luo Feng’s aura was different from before; his vital energy and blood were actually not the least bit inferior to his own! He was clearly an expert at the mid-Sixth Stage of the God Bravery Realm!