“Not bad, it must be some heavenly treasure.” Blood Shadow nodded. Li Feng’s strength was so great that, no matter how good the martial art he cultivated, it could not possibly make him this powerful. The only explanation was that he had consumed some heavenly treasure.
Blood Shadow had once read in the ancient records of the Hongmen that someone had eaten a certain heavenly treasure and risen from an ordinary person to an innate realm expert.
Even if the heavenly treasure Li Feng had obtained was not as remarkable as the one in those records, it could not be too far off.
Even though he himself had now broken through to the innate realm, he still needed such a heavenly treasure, especially since his current innate realm foundation was not yet solid.
“When did you, Blood Shadow, become a robber who steals from others?” Li Feng had never imagined that Blood Shadow would demand a heavenly treasure from him. It made him wonder if Blood Shadow lacked cultivation resources.
That could not be right. With Chen Junyi’s status, how could he possibly withhold cultivation resources from his trusted subordinate?
However…
Li Feng’s eyes darted as an idea formed. He smiled at Blood Shadow and said, “Blood Shadow, if you are unhappy staying by Chen Junyi’s side, you could work for me instead. I, Li Feng, would never treat you poorly. Cultivation resources would never be in short supply for you.”
“Li Feng, stop grinning like that. What I want is the heavenly treasure that boosted your strength to this level.” Blood Shadow stared coldly at Li Feng and said, “As for the cultivation resources of your Li family, I, Blood Shadow, have no need of them.”
“Is that so?”
Li Feng sneered inwardly. Only now did he realise that Blood Shadow believed his strength came from consuming some heavenly treasure.
“One word: will you give it or not?” Blood Shadow said coldly.
“I never thought you, Blood Shadow, would guess that I had consumed a heavenly treasure. But I have already eaten it all. How am I supposed to give it to you?” Li Feng’s gaze flickered as he gave a cold laugh.
“Do you think I will believe that?” Blood Shadow’s eyes narrowed. The more Li Feng spoke like this, the more convinced he became that Li Feng still possessed such a treasure.
“Whether you believe it or not is up to you.” Li Feng laughed coldly.
“It seems you do not know what is good for you. Then do not blame me for being rude.” Blood Shadow gave a cold hum. A vast aura surged from his body and spread overwhelmingly in all directions.
Not good.
Li Feng’s expression changed. He retreated violently.
At the same time, he slashed out with the broadsword in his hand. Layer upon layer of sword light completely covered the space within dozens of metres around Blood Shadow.
Blood Shadow laughed coldly. Golden light flashed around his body, and a golden protective qi appeared all around him.
Bang!
In the next instant, countless blades of sword light poured onto the protective qi around Blood Shadow. Cracking sounds rang out continuously. Fine cracks appeared on the protective qi, crisscrossing like a spider web.
Boom!
At that moment, Li Feng stamped hard on the ground and leapt into the air. He struck out with a palm.
Cloud Dispelling Palm, Furious Waves.
Boom, boom, boom!
Unceasing palm qi struck the protective qi of Blood Shadow, producing heaven-shaking explosions. The cracks on the protective qi grew larger and larger.
“What a Li Feng. I did not expect you to have such fighting power.” Blood Shadow gave a cold hum. His body shook, and the cracked protective qi instantly repaired itself. By the time all of Li Feng’s palm qi had landed, the protective qi stood completely unmoved.
“Humph. Today I shall experience the strength of an innate realm expert like you.” Li Feng gave a cold hum. The broadsword in his hand vibrated.
Buzz!
A half-metre blade glow burst from the broadsword. A fierce and domineering aura soared into the sky with overwhelming might.
Li Feng’s entire demeanour changed. He seemed to become a ferocious tiger baring its fangs and claws. He stared coldly at Blood Shadow and said, “Blood Shadow, innate realm experts are not invincible. Moreover, you are only at the first level of the innate realm. I want to see just what gap exists between your first level and me.”
Blood Shadow laughed coldly. His gaze was calm as he slowly shook his head and said, “Li Feng, I already told you long ago that although your strength is great, it is far from being my match. Defeating me is impossible for you. I suggest you obediently do as I say. As long as you hand over the heavenly treasure on you and the information on the maglev car, I will leave your corpse intact.”
“Is that so?”
At these words, Li Feng’s eyes narrowed. His aura grew even stronger. He gave a cold hum and said, “If you defeat me, everything I have will be yours.”
Li Feng roared. He stamped on the floor, shattering it, and leapt into the air with his broadsword raised. His figure soared upwards.
“Sword Cleaves the Universe.”
His figure paused at the highest point. A cold light burst from Li Feng’s eyes. The broadsword vibrated, and his body seemed to merge with the blade glow.
In an instant, brilliant silver light erupted from the broadsword. A huge silver blade glow, like a bolt of silk, swept downwards.
Boom, boom, boom…
The silver blade glow was like a meteor tearing through the void. It slashed fiercely towards Blood Shadow. Wherever it passed, the air exploded.
A fierce wind blew. Blood Shadow’s black hair in front flew wildly, and his clothes flapped loudly.
Although Li Feng was using Sword Cleaves the Universe, its power was incomparable to the previous strikes.
Man and sword as one.
This was the intent realm that Li Feng had comprehended within his sword technique. Though he had only grasped a trace of it, the power was not to be underestimated.
The sword momentum enveloped a three-metre radius around Blood Shadow, causing the entire floor to tremble.
“Man and sword as one, is it?”
Blood Shadow’s eyes narrowed. He sensed the power of this strike and felt some surprise in his heart. Li Feng’s strength could indeed come from a heavenly treasure, but the intent realm of this sword momentum could only be comprehended by oneself.
It seemed he had underestimated Li Feng.
But so what if he had comprehended the sword realm?
Facing the terrifying blade glow, Blood Shadow stood motionless, like an immovable boulder, unshaken by wind or rain.
“Break.”
Just as the blade glow reached him, Blood Shadow finally made his move. He punched out fiercely.
The air vibrated. Golden fist qi illuminated the entire hall. As quick as lightning, it smashed heavily onto the blade glow.
Boom!
With a huge explosion, the blade glow was directly shattered. In an instant, it vanished into nothing. The fist qi continued unabated and smashed heavily onto the broadsword.
Clang!
A tremendous force transmitted through. The broadsword bent violently, then sprang straight, flying out of Li Feng’s hand.
Affected by the enormous shock, Li Feng gave a muffled groan. His figure retreated dozens of metres in mid-air, only stopping after crashing through a wall.
Whoosh!
A silver light flashed. The broadsword stabbed into the ground beside Li Feng’s feet, with only the hilt still trembling.
Pfft!
Li Feng spat out a mouthful of blood. The qi and blood within his body flowed a little more smoothly.
Looking at the broadsword beside his feet, Li Feng’s face was deathly pale.
Since coming to this world, he had faced countless opponents, but he had never imagined he would be defeated so miserably.
Even with his man-and-sword-as-one momentum, he could not block a single move from Blood Shadow. Was this the gap between an innate expert and him?
Li Feng was unwilling, extremely unwilling, but though he felt this way, he had no choice but to accept the reality.
It seemed his strength was still far too lacking.
He had thought that, with his cultivation reaching the eighth level of qi refining, he could fight against a half-step innate expert. But unexpectedly, Blood Shadow was no longer half-step innate. His own strength was so pitifully weak in Blood Shadow’s hands.
“Your sword technique is not bad, but to me you are still far too weak.” Blood Shadow said with a cold laugh.
Li Feng remained silent. Yes, tonight’s plan would have been perfect if he had the power to fight Blood Shadow evenly. But now, he had to admit that underestimating Blood Shadow’s strength might very well cause the entire plan to fail.
However, Li Feng raised his head to look at Blood Shadow. His gaze flickered, as if he had made some kind of decision.
“Li Feng, now you should hand over the items, right?” Blood Shadow said coldly.
“The information on the maglev car is at Fengyuan Group.” Li Feng said.
“I want your heavenly treasure.” Compared to the maglev car information, Blood Shadow was far more interested in Li Feng’s heavenly treasure. That was what he truly needed. Even if he obtained the maglev car information, he could only hand it over to Chen Junyi. It would bring him no benefit.
“Blood Shadow, do you think that if I still had a heavenly treasure, I would be reluctant to consume it?” Li Feng gave a cold laugh and said, “If you want a heavenly treasure, you can go to the Ancient Martial Artists Association to exchange for one.”
“Li Feng, do you think I will believe your words?” Blood Shadow’s face was full of disbelief. Which ancient martial artist did not treat heavenly treasures as priceless? How could they possibly be used up so easily?
Li Feng fell silent.
“Li Feng, if you do not want to hand it over, that is fine. I have a thousand ways to make you surrender it.” Blood Shadow laughed coldly. His gaze was icy as he looked at Li Feng and said, “Li Feng, your men are currently fighting Cai Die and the others outside. If you hand over the heavenly treasure on you, I might order them to spare their lives. Otherwise, I will have them all die without a complete corpse.”
“Are you threatening me?” Li Feng said coldly.
“Exactly. I am threatening you. If you do not hand over the heavenly treasure, not only your subordinates, but your women Hu Yuanyuan, Xu Qing, and the others will all die.” Blood Shadow gave a sinister laugh and said, “Hu Yuanyuan and Xu Qing are rare beauties. Li Feng, surely you do not want them to end up with other men, do you?”
“I never expected that you, Blood Shadow, would only resort to such despicable tactics.” Li Feng’s gaze turned icy. A cold light flashed deep in his eyes.
“Despicable? In my view, as long as the goal is achieved, that is all that matters.” Blood Shadow laughed coldly with disdain. His gaze was chilling as he looked at Li Feng and said, “Li Feng, my patience is limited. Since you do not appreciate kindness, then let you taste my Muscle-Severing Bone-Dislocating Hand.”
With that, Blood Shadow began walking towards Li Feng.
“Wait.” Li Feng called out.
“What, now you want to kneel and beg for mercy?” Blood Shadow laughed coldly and said.
“You want the heavenly treasure, do you not? I will give it to you right now.” Li Feng said quickly.
“Then hurry up and take it out. If you try any tricks, do not blame me for being ruthless.” Blood Shadow said coldly.
“I am no match for you. How would I dare play tricks?” Li Feng said with a bitter laugh.
Blood Shadow watched Li Feng with a face full of cold laughter.
“Blood Shadow, you want my heavenly treasure, do you not? I will give it to you now.” Li Feng’s hand brushed across his waist. A spiritual talisman appeared in his hand, and he instantly threw it towards Blood Shadow.
