Coffee shop.
Qin Feng watched Li Feng pass below and said to Old Xu, “Old Xu, the Path of Life and Death is only this much after all. It still cannot hold Li Feng back.”
“Young Master, if Li Feng could be stopped here, would he still be Li Feng? This is within expectations. However, on this Path of Life and Death, Li Feng has only taken the first step.” Old Xu smiled and continued, “Along this road, who knows how many people are lying in ambush. What has happened so far is merely the appetiser.”
“So today, Li Feng is more likely to meet with disaster than survival?” A sharp gleam burst from Qin Feng’s eyes.
“Not necessarily. Li Feng has also prepared many methods. So far, his people have not revealed themselves. What has appeared at Fengyuan Group is only a portion of his Black Eagle team.” Old Xu shook his head.
“Indeed, just how much strength is this Li Feng hiding?” Qin Feng’s expression grew solemn. This time, Li Feng had set up a grand scheme, so he certainly would not have only these few tricks. Yet Qin Feng could not figure out what other methods Li Feng had.
Still, thinking of Li Feng’s endless stream of tactics that had shocked even him, after all, he had watched Li Feng rise step by step, treading on his very shoulders to climb higher.
“How strong Li Feng truly is will depend on how much strength these people opposing him can force him to reveal this time. Unless it is absolutely necessary, Li Feng probably will not show his trump cards.” Old Xu’s face was also grave. After all, he and Qin Feng had schemed against Li Feng yet suffered losses time and again.
“Old Xu, when do you think Li Wu will make his move?” Qin Feng suddenly recalled something.
“Young Master, Li Wu wants to strike against Li Feng even more than we do. He will not miss this excellent opportunity. However, the timing of his move will definitely not be so soon.” Old Xu smiled. Competition between heirs of top families was inherently a matter of life and death, either you die or I live. Li Feng and Li Wu were not even blood brothers, and Li Chuanwei and Li Xiangyang were already mortal enemies, which meant the rivalry between Li Feng and Li Wu was even fiercer.
“I hear Zhu Yuanyang has also arranged quite a few people this time. Old Xu, do you think Zhu Yuanyang is cooperating with the Hongmen forces?” A trace of doubt flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes.
“Young Master, don’t you find Chen Haotian’s death rather suspicious?” Old Xu glanced at Qin Feng. “Chen Haotian died near Zhu Yuanyang, yet at the scene there were only Li Feng and one of Zhu Yuanyang’s subordinates.”
Qin Feng’s pupils contracted. “Are you saying Chen Haotian’s death is connected to Zhu Yuanyang?”
“Young Master, you must not underestimate people from top families. Li Feng is a prime example. If we had tried to eliminate Li Feng completely from the start, there would be no Li Feng today. The same goes for Zhu Yuanyang. She is called the second Wu Zetian because of her ruthless and vicious nature.” Old Xu said gravely.
“If Chen Haotian’s death is related to Zhu Yuanyang, then she framed Li Feng on purpose. Her goal was probably to use the Hongmen people to deal with him. Although Li Feng is strong, facing the colossal Hongmen, even if they cannot kill him, they will severely weaken him. Then, if Zhu Yuanyang strikes against Li Feng…” As Qin Feng analysed it, he frightened himself. If things truly unfolded as he described, Zhu Yuanyang’s scheming was too terrifying. Even he would be helpless against such a plot.
“Old Xu, is Zhu Yuanyang really that frightening?” Qin Feng looked at Old Xu in shock.
“Young Master, you are the future head of the Qin family, so you cannot underestimate anyone, especially women. Whether it is Zhu Yuanyang or Ying Suyan, this contest for the Nine Dragons Jade is of utmost importance. The Zhu and Ying families did not send others but sent two women. If it were not for their outstanding abilities, would the Zhu and Ying families have dispatched them?” Old Xu said gravely.
Qin Feng nodded. Previously, he had focused only on Li Feng, but now he realised that was wrong. Especially with the Fist King Championship about to begin, if he paid no attention to others, he might leave Tianhai City this time with nothing to show for it.
“However, this time Zhu Yuanyang wants to deal with Li Feng, but the situation may not favour her.” Old Xu said at this point.
“What does Old Xu mean…” Qin Feng asked, puzzled.
“This time, too many people are targeting Li Feng. Hongmen, Li Wu, Zhu Yuanyang, these are the ones we know of, and there are others we do not. Their forces are formidable, but each has their own agenda and cannot unite under one command. That is Li Feng’s opportunity.” Old Xu said gravely.
“It seems Li Feng truly might have a chance to survive today. However…” A gleam flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes.
Binhe Road.
Li Feng stepped from Wangjiang Road onto Binhe Road. Only a little over a thousand metres remained to Fengyuan Group.
“Hahaha, Li Feng, you’ve finally arrived. Slower than I expected.” Li Feng had taken only a few steps along Binhe Road when he heard a long laugh. He saw a man sitting on a nearby flower bed. Upon spotting Li Feng approaching, the man leapt up.
“Another one courting death. Since you want to die, why not just slit your own throat?” The corner of Li Feng’s mouth curled into a disdainful cold smile.
“Li Feng…” The man was a one-eyed burly fellow. Hearing Li Feng’s words, his face darkened instantly, but he quickly calmed down, gazing at Li Feng like a corpse. “The one thing you should never have done was come to this Fengyuan Group. If I were you, I might have already fled to the ends of the earth.”
“Flee? Why should I flee?” Li Feng sneered scornfully, looking at the one-eyed man. “I, Li Feng, never flee. You lot are even less qualified to make me flee.”
“You killed our young master. If you do not flee, you die.” The one-eyed man said coldly.
“Young master? So you’re one of Chen Junyi’s men.” Li Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he sneered. “It seems Chen Junyi does not truly care about Chen Haotian’s death. Sending just a few cats and dogs to avenge him, I think Chen Junyi is far too naive.”
“You’re courting death.” Murderous light gleamed in the one-eyed man’s eyes.
“Where is Blood Shadow? Why doesn’t Blood Shadow show himself? Is he a shrinking turtle?” Li Feng sneered.
“Hahaha, Li Feng, do you think you’re worthy of Blood Shadow making a move?” The one-eyed man laughed loudly, as if he had heard the most idiotic thing in the world.
“Enough. A fellow like you is no match for me at all. Call out your people.” Li Feng said coldly.
“You…” The one-eyed man’s face darkened again.
“Li Feng is indeed Li Feng, sharp-tongued as the legends say.” A cold snort sounded. An old man appeared beside the one-eyed man like a ghost. His gaze fell on Li Feng, and a vast aura emanated from him, firmly locking onto Li Feng with his killing intent.
Peak of the Ninth Level Acquired realm. Li Feng’s gaze swept over the old man, already discerning his depth.
“Li Feng, slit your own throat now, and I will grant you an intact corpse.” The old man glared coldly at Li Feng and barked.
Li Feng burst into loud laughter. “Slit my own throat? Do you think you have the strength to force me to do so? Didn’t Blood Shadow tell you that right here, I slew an ancient martial artist at the peak of the Ninth Level Acquired realm? It seems you’re the second.”
“You? You think you, Li Feng, have the strength to kill me? Haha, Li Feng, do you really believe you possess the power of the peak Ninth Level Acquired realm? At your age, that’s utterly impossible.” The old man said coldly.
“Is that so? Then try it and find out. I hope you don’t disappoint me, or this old dog will die here.” Li Feng sneered.
“You’re courting death.” The old man snorted coldly and struck out with a palm. True qi surged, forming palm force that materialised in the air as a giant palm, fiercely grabbing towards Li Feng.
From the mid-Acquired stage, ancient martial artists can release gang qi externally. Upon reaching the Innate realm, they can release true qi. This old man was at the peak of the Ninth Level Acquired realm and had lingered there for many years. His palm force carried a trace of true qi, making its power terrifying.
“Is this all your strength?” Li Feng snorted coldly and punched straight towards the giant palm in the air.
“Overestimating yourself.” The old man snorted. Although Li Feng had previously killed someone at the peak Ninth Level Acquired realm, in his view, Li Feng had not done so through genuine strength. After all, there are many ways to kill someone. Even a peak Ninth Level Acquired ancient martial artist could, under special circumstances, be easily slain by an ordinary person.
Boom!
Li Feng’s fist met the giant palm formed from the old man’s gang qi.
Bang!
A massive explosion rang out. Ripples formed in the air, radiating fiercely in all directions. Crack, crack, crack. Shards of stone flew, and the trees in the flower bed were torn to pieces by the powerful shockwave.
A gentle breeze blew, dust settled, and Li Feng stood proudly, unscathed.
“This is impossible.”
Ignoring the stones that had struck him, the old man stared at Li Feng in disbelief. He had never imagined that Li Feng could block his strike, and remain completely unharmed.
Could Li Feng truly possess the strength of the peak Ninth Level Acquired realm? Was what Blood Shadow said true?
Impossible. Absolutely impossible.
How old was Li Feng? It was utterly impossible for him to have such strength.
Moreover, the palm he had just unleashed was not at full power. Li Feng blocking it was merely good luck.
With that thought, the old man fiercely struck out another palm. A massive palm force appeared in mid-air, looming above Li Feng.
“Li Feng, blocking my first palm was just your good luck. But now your luck ends. This time, see how you die.”
“Haha, I thought the people Chen Junyi and Blood Shadow sent would be something special. But now it seems they only sent an idiot. Idiot, with your strength, you think you can kill this young master? You underestimate me far too much.” Li Feng laughed loudly at the old man.
“Since you seek death, I shall oblige.” The old man snorted coldly. His right hand waved, and the massive palm force in mid-air slammed fiercely towards Li Feng. “Boy, go die.”
