Seven riders moved as swiftly as wind and lightning. In the blink of an eye, one could already make out the figures on horseback.

Leading the riders was a pale-faced young man in a grand brocade robe.

Upon seeing the young horseman, Li Hua's pretty face suddenly turned pale, and she hastily took refuge behind Chen Shi, appearing to fear the man greatly.

Seeing Li Hua's frightened expression, Luo Feng felt a flicker of interest. He looked at the pale-faced young man and inquired, "Uncle Chen Shi, who are these people?"

"They are from the Green Wood Trading Co. of Giant Stone City. The young man in front is Yuan Lin, the son of the head of Green Wood Trading Co.," Chen Shi replied.

He shook his head with a wry smile. "We had some disagreements with them in the past. Every time we meet, there's trouble. Besides, that fellow is a martial artist at the intermediate stage of the Seventh Level Essence Storage Realm; we are no match for him."

"People from Green Wood Trading Co.?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng was taken aback for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his face.

As the group was talking, the pale-faced man had ridden his horse over.

NEIGH!

The pale-faced young man only reined in his horse when it was just three steps away, its hooves nearly trampling Chen Shi and the others.

"Heh heh, isn't this Chen Shi? I had no idea I would run into you here."

Chen Shi knitted his eyebrows and replied indifferently, "I also didn't expect to encounter Young Master Yuan here."

Seeing Chen Shi's expression, Yuan Lin raised an eyebrow. His gaze suddenly landed on Li Hua, who was hiding behind Chen Shi. His eyes brightened a little as he squinted and laughed, "Li Hua, I didn't know you would be here."

Upon hearing Yuan Lin's laugh, Li Hua's delicate body trembled slightly. She was no longer the spoiled, willful young lady, hiding tightly behind Chen Shi without daring to utter a word.

However, Yuan Lin did not let her off so easily. He patted the bow and arrow on his saddle and laughed, "Li Hua, last time I invited you to hunt with me in the Red Chain Mountain Range, you refused. Now that we've met, you won't refuse me again, will you?"

Li Hua looked at Yuan Lin with fear and timidly shook her head. "I have something to do. I need to return to Giant Stone City."

At this moment, the six men following Yuan Lin also caught up. A broad-faced, big-eared martial artist urged his horse forward and yelled, "Countless young ladies from prominent families in Giant Stone City are lining up for our Young Master's invitation, yet you dare to refuse? You don't know what's good for you!"

Beside them, Yuan Lin's expression turned cold, his face visibly displeased.

Li Hua's face turned deathly pale, her delicate body trembling.

Chen Shi shielded Li Hua behind him and said to Yuan Lin, "Young Master Yuan, please be understanding and let us pass."

"Who do you think you are to negotiate terms with our Young Master? Get lost!"

The square-faced martial artist roared, sharply yanking his reins. The horse reared, bringing its hooves down towards Chen Shi's head with the force of a collapsing mountain.

None of Chen Shi's group expected the other party to attack so suddenly. They were all greatly shocked. Li Hua, behind Chen Shi, even screamed in fear.

The square-faced martial artist was at the late stage of the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm. Combined with the momentum of the galloping horse, a blow like that would surely shatter a man's skull!

Yet, just as the square-faced martial artist and his horse descended, a piercing whistle of displaced air suddenly sounded nearby.

As the sound arose, a figure darted out like a bolt of lightning and appeared before Chen Shi.

"Get lost!"

A low voice resounded as the figure leaped into the air. A fist shot out fiercely, accurately striking the heavy horse's hoof.

BOOM!

A deafening crash erupted, followed by a miserable scream. The rider and horse were sent flying in a horrifying arc, crashing heavily to the ground dozens of meters away.

SPLAT!

Blood gushed from all seven orifices of the black-maned horse as it died instantly. The square-faced martial artist spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, glared fiercely at Luo Feng, his neck twisted, and he fainted.

All this happened in a flash. Not only was Chen Shi stunned, but even Yuan Lin and the others on horseback stared in stunned disbelief at the square-faced martial artist, whose condition was unknown.

The square-faced martial artist was at the late stage of the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm. Combined with the black-maned horse, his previous strike had the power of over ten thousand pounds. Yet, he had been so decisively beaten by a single punch. This sudden turn of events left everyone feeling incredulous.

After a moment, Chen Shi finally recovered from his shock. Looking at the saber-bearing youth standing before him, a wry smile appeared on his face.

He had initially worried that Luo Feng's cultivation was too low. However, judging from the strength and speed of that punch, this young Purple Sun School student's power was probably even greater than his own! He wasn't confident he could have blocked that attack unscathed.

I can't believe I misjudged him.

Watching Luo Feng's back, Chen Shi shook his head with a bitter smile. He had clearly hidden his true strength.

Nearby, Li Hua had finally recovered from her fright, similarly stunned by this complete reversal.

Looking at the dead black-maned horse and the fallen square-faced martial artist, Li Hua's beautiful eyes swirled with complex emotions.

The square-faced martial artist was at the late stage of the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm, far stronger than her.

She had never imagined that the one to defeat him with a single punch would be Luo Feng, the very person she had ridiculed all night.

Recalling Luo Feng's indifference to her taunts the previous night, a trace of bitterness touched Li Hua's lips.

No wonder he ignored all my taunts. Perhaps in his eyes, I was just an ignorant clown who didn't know her place...

Sighing inwardly, Li Hua looked towards the saber-bearing youth standing before them.

In the morning sunlight, the youth's figure appeared tall and slender. Even his profile exuded a sharp, eagle-like pressure that was strangely captivating.

CLANG!

The sound of blades being drawn rang out, and the surrounding air flashed with cold light.

The martial artists following the pale-faced young man finally snapped out of their shock. Drawing their blades, they formed a semicircle around Luo Feng.

The pale-faced young man, Yuan Lin, stared at Luo Feng, a vein visibly throbbing on his forehead, and said coldly, "Boy, you dare harm my men? Do you know who I am?"

Luo Feng clapped his hands lightly and smiled. "Your father is the head of the Green Wood Trading Co. in Giant Stone City, and your family is backed by the Duanmu Family, right?"

Yuan Lin's pupils contracted slightly as he glared intently at Luo Feng.

It wasn't strange that Luo Feng knew his identity. However, not many people knew that the Duanmu Family was the power behind the Green Wood Trading Co. In the entire Flowing Cloud Region, only a handful knew this.

"Just who are you?" Yuan Lin's voice grew even colder.

Chen Shi and the others also looked at Luo Feng in surprise. They had lived in Giant Stone City for many years but never knew that the power behind Green Wood Trading Co. was the Duanmu Family, one of the six great families. They couldn't help but become curious about Luo Feng's identity.

Luo Feng rubbed his nose and, looking at Yuan Lin with a faint smile, said, "Sorry, you're not qualified to know my identity."

"What!"

As the son of the head of Green Wood Trading Co., Yuan Lin was used to swaggering through Giant Stone City. No one had ever dared speak to him in such a manner. Enraged, he roared with a savage expression, "Kill him!"

"Kill!"

The five martial artists in blue beside him roared, charging toward Luo Feng immediately.

At the same time, Yuan Lin's body began to glow with a faint purple Gang Qi, his aura surging intensely.

"Externalized Gang Qi! Seventh Level Essence Storage Realm!"

Seeing the purple glow on Yuan Lin's body, the expressions of Chen Shi and his group changed drastically.

Among them, Chen Shi had the highest cultivation, but he was only at the late stage of the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm. Even ten Chen Shis wouldn't be a match for Yuan Lin, who could condense Qi into Gang Qi. The overwhelming pressure alone made them feel incredibly heavy, making it difficult to even move.

"Boy, prepare to die!"

Yuan Lin fixed his eyes on Luo Feng, his gaze filled with ferocity. He slapped his palms on the horse's back and, like a large bird, shot towards Luo Feng.

Seeing the several people charging at him with murderous intent, a cold smile appeared on Luo Feng's face.

Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi! he silently commanded.

A peculiar ripple spread from his body, and a dragon-shaped Gang Qi materialized, guarding him.

"Stone Breaking Fist!"

"Gale Saber Technique!"

...

The five martial artists in blue were the first to reach Luo Feng. Their eyes glinted fiercely as they unleashed their martial arts, attacking him from all directions.

CRACK! BAM!

The attacks of swords and fists landed on the dragon-shaped Gang Qi, only to be repelled. The intense backlash shattered their swords to fragments. The two martial artists who used fists fared the worst; their hands were directly shattered by the dragon-shaped Gang Qi.

After returning to the school from Yunlan Peak, Luo Feng had experimented several times and finally completely fused the Teng Dragon's Gang Qi with the Sky Slayer Gang Qi. The Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi he now displayed not only possessed the strong defensive power of the Teng Dragon's Gang Qi but also the close-range attacking capability of the Sky Slayer Gang Qi. It truly integrated offense and defense! This was an entirely new martial art, which Luo Feng named Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi.

SPURT!

The five martial artists in blue were instantly sent flying by the Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi, spitting blood. Their weapons were shattered by the fierce Gang Qi, and they were all severely injured.

"AH! My hands!"

"What is this martial art? My sword has been shattered!"

"Retreat! This kid can condense Qi into Gang Qi! He's an expert!"

The five martial artists in blue stared at Luo Feng as if they had seen a ghost, wanting to retreat.

Luo Feng gave them no chance. Fist Gang Qi shone on his fists, and a berserk aura erupted from him. With each punch, a spiraling vortex of air shot out.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A series of explosions rang out. The five martial artists in blue screamed almost simultaneously as they were sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

Witnessing this, Chen Shi and the others, who had been about to help, were all dumbfounded, their mouths agape in shock, unable to close them for a long moment.

"Hundred Steps Divine Gang! That's Hundred Steps Divine Gang!" Chen Shi exclaimed, his face filled with horror.

Just now, Luo Feng's Fist Gang Qi had left his body, and in an instant, he had easily dealt with several martial artists at the Sixth Level God Bravery Realm or higher. Only the Hundred Steps Divine Gang could achieve that.

"He's actually an expert of the Eighth Level Hell Realm..." Li Hua stared at the saber-bearing youth before her, her gaze somewhat dazed, as she muttered under her breath.

Nearby, seeing all his men instantly defeated, Yuan Lin's face lost all trace of arrogance, his eyes filled with utter horror.

"Eighth Level Hell Realm!"

Gazing at the smiling, handsome face before him, Yuan Lin's heart suddenly jolted after a moment. He recalled a rumor he had heard a month ago and cried out in horror, "You're Luo Feng, the champion of this year's New Talent Tournament!"

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