Shen Yu’s eyes flashed with a piercing cold light. With a movement of his foot, his figure instantly intercepted three steps in front of Luo Feng. He brought his two fingers together and pointed out a strike.

Whiz!

A sound of breaking through the air rang out, a bright green light pierced through, dazzling and extremely forceful. Before it even reached him, Luo Feng felt his skin and bones slightly tightening; a terrifying sense of threat swept towards him.

Luo Feng’s gaze flickered, not daring to be careless. His entire body’s Yuan Qi suddenly erupted, and the Sky Fire King’s Arm behind him increased from four to eight paths.

"Invincible!"

With a low shout, the eight Sky Fire King’s Arms followed Luo Feng’s punch and suddenly exploded out, red light erupting instantly, blazing and shimmering like a great sun descending, causing the surrounding space to tremble violently.

Boom!

The red light blocked the emerald finger force, a loud bang ensued, and both forces exploded.

Thud thud thud...

Luo Feng’s steps continued to retreat, finally stopping after more than ten steps. He gazed at the cold-faced young man opposite him, his eyes darkened: This person is actually a Spiritual Rotation Realm seventh-rank mid-stage Martial Artist!

"Shen Yu was only at the Spiritual Rotation Realm sixth-rank mid-stage cultivation half a year ago, and now he’s stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm seventh-rank mid-stage!"

The nearby Yuangang Hall disciples saw Shen Yu, and their expressions were somewhat shocked.

Someone said, "Shen Yu breaking through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm seventh-rank mid-stage in half a year is certainly impressive. But Luo Feng being able to withstand his strike is truly terrifying!"

"Indeed, if I’m not mistaken, the move Luo Feng just used should be Sky Fire King Fist from Linglong Hall. Eight Sky Fire King’s Arms—his Sky Fire King Fist has probably reached Great Accomplishment."

"However, there are so many people here, Shen Yu shouldn’t have been serious."

Shen Yu looked at Luo Feng, his eyes cold and stern.

His previous strike had only used thirty percent of his power, but with his cultivation, even at thirty percent power, a Spiritual Rotation Realm sixth-rank mid-stage Martial Artist should have no resistance. Yet Luo Feng managed to withstand and emerge unscathed!

"Take another move!"

With a concentrated gaze, Shen Yu stepped forward, raising his strength to sixty percent, his entire body brimming with sharp energy as he pointed out another strike.

Soon after, dazzling emerald light burst forth, extending like a sharp sword.

Whoosh!

Air was pierced through, the emerald light was boundless and sharp, aimed at Luo Feng.

Bang!

The icy cold wind suddenly rose, the space trembled violently, and the sweeping Yuan Qi fluctuations made Luo Feng retreat ceaselessly.

Xia Yunjing appeared at Luo Feng’s original position, smashing the emerald Qi force with a palm, then staggered back a step, stabilized her figure, and said coldly:

"Shen Yu, don’t go too far. This is not your Sky Sword Pavilion where you can do as you please!"

Xia Yunjing’s gaze was calm, but within her words was a unique, biting aura that made people dare not underestimate her.

Shen Yu looked at Xia Yun with an even colder expression on his usually emotionless face.

Failing to defeat Luo Feng with one move had already left him feeling disgraced, and now failing repeatedly made his mood extremely poor. As he spoke, dazzling emerald light rose all around him, transforming into waves of sword shadows that floated endlessly.

Facing a Spiritual Rotation Realm seventh-rank mid-stage Martial Artist, Xia Yunjing dare not be careless. She grabbed the air with five fingers, and the Mysterious Crystal Bow appeared, she said:

"Luo Feng is a disciple of Linglong Hall. Since you made a move against him, naturally I cannot sit idly by."

"Is Xia Yunjing about to fight Shen Yu? The hunting competition hasn’t even started yet, and there’s already such a great show to watch."

"Shen Yu’s Seamless Sword failing repeatedly won’t rest, he will definitely want to regain some face. Unfortunately, with just Xia Yunjing alone, she might struggle to resist Shen Yu. Unless Shuang Jiaoyang Yang Waner or Ling Qingwu were here, then there might be a chance of victory."

Watching Xia Yunjing and Shen Yu confront each other, discussions arose nearby.

Luo Feng took a deep breath, his expression showed no concern.

He had already sensed three extremely strong presences hidden in the crowd, and if his guess was right, these three should be the higher-ups of the Golden Palace.

With the hunting competition imminent, these higher-ups certainly wouldn’t allow them to truly fight.

Sure enough, as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, a figure suddenly flew from the crowd, intercepting between Xia Yunjing and Shen Yu.

"Purple Brow Elder!"

Seeing the newcomer, the nearby disciples of Purple Extreme Palace immediately paid respectful greetings.

The figure, with hair and beard all white, had eye-catching pale purple eyebrows stretching half a foot long, appearing genial, yet his eyes were incredibly bright, like thunder light.

Luo Feng recognized the person—the Purple Brow Wanderer, an elder of Purple Extreme Palace, who once wanted to take him as a direct disciple during the Twelve Golden Palace assessment.

"Since you’re both disciples of the Golden Palace, why harm harmony? If you wish to compete, you can do so when the hunting competition begins tomorrow and vie for supremacy then."

Purple Brow Wanderer lowered his brows and spoke, while waving a hand, causing an invisible wall of Yuan Qi to form and intercept, forcing Xia Yunjing and Shen Yu to retreat.

Shen Yu knew that he would not be able to fight today and glanced at Luo Feng and the others, speaking in a deep voice:

"Fine. We’ll meet again at tomorrow’s hunting competition! Let’s go."

Having said this, Shen Yu turned and left.

"Humph!"

Lin Ruohai snorted coldly, gave Luo Feng a meaningful look, and followed Shen Yu away.

Once the others had left, Xia Yunjing said to Purple Brow Wanderer, "Thank you, elder, for stepping in to resolve the situation."

Purple Brow Wanderer stroked his beard with a smile, glanced at the other crowd:

"If I hadn’t stepped in, others would’ve done so too. I’m merely doing a small favor. Right now, you have more important things to attend to, so avoid pointless conflicts."

"Yes."

Xia Yunjing knew the other party was referring to the Demon Sect base, and she nodded.

Luo Feng glanced in the direction Shen Yu and the others had left, and said, "As long as no one troubles me, I won’t go looking for trouble."

"Well said."

Purple Brow Wanderer looked at Luo Feng, his eyes blazing, and said with a smile, "Luo Feng, it’s been a few months, and I didn’t expect your strength to have broken through to such a level. Shen Yu couldn’t even defeat you in one move."

Luo Feng shook his head, "He didn’t use his full strength, otherwise, I wouldn’t be a match."

"That’s still remarkable."

Purple Brow Wanderer said with a hint of admiration, "Shen Yu is a newly emerged talent of the Sky Sword Pavilion. Although he ranked thirty-eighth in the last New Dragon List Competition, his rise in the past six months has been incredible. In the next New Dragon List Competition, he has a great chance of entering the top twenty. There are very few in the entire Sky Sword Pavilion who can withstand even one move from him and remain undefeated."

After a pause, Purple Brow Wanderer looked at Luo Feng and laughed, "Of course, in terms of potential, he can’t compare to you."

As an elder of the Purple Extreme Palace, he had seen all kinds of geniuses, but never one who could advance from the third level to the sixth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm in just four or five months. It was simply monstrous!

Xia Yunjing glanced at Luo Feng with her beautiful eyes. Having spent several days with Luo Feng, she fully agreed with these words.

Luo Feng, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Senior, you’re too kind."

Purple Brow Wanderer was very satisfied with Luo Feng’s attitude, nodded, and said, "Winning without arrogance, very good. It’s worth South Moon’s effort to strongly recommend you to me. I really look forward to your future achievements. Shui Linglong is over there waiting for you, you should go quickly."

"Yes."

Luo Feng nodded, bid farewell to Purple Brow Wanderer, and the group walked to the other side.

As they left, the disciples from the Golden Palace, who had been watching the commotion, also dispersed.

Following the direction indicated by Purple Brow Wanderer, they didn’t walk far before a woman dressed in a light blue dress, with hair like a waterfall and a noble demeanor, approached them with a soft smile. It was Shui Linglong.

"Greetings to the Second Hall Master."

Amidst the group, Luo Feng couldn’t call Shui Linglong by name directly, so he greeted her along with the others.

Shui Linglong’s pretty face turned slightly red, her red lips curled into a gentle smile, and her gaze fell on Luo Feng. She asked, "It was quite lively up ahead just now, do you know what happened?"

Luo Feng smiled bitterly at heart, looked at Shui Linglong, and answered with a question, "Just now in the crowd, I saw someone who looked very much like the Second Hall Master. May I ask who it was?"

Xia Yunjing and the others stood to the side, listening to their conversation with full confusion, not knowing what had happened.

"Hehe..." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Shui Linglong let out a silvery laugh and said to Luo Feng, "You did perceive it correctly, that person was indeed me."

As soon as Luo Feng and the others arrived at Ming Dang Mountain, Shui Linglong had already noticed them, and she had seen everything that had just happened clearly.

"Not only me, but Zhu Liehuo from the Sky Sword Pavilion came very early as well."

"Zhu Liehuo?"

Luo Feng thought of the three auras he sensed earlier and asked, "Zhu Liehuo should be an elder of the Sky Sword Pavilion, right?"

Shui Linglong nodded, "Exactly. Zhu Liehuo has always had a poor character. Duan Lin is his disciple, and you publicly defeated him in Red Valley City. How could Zhu Liehuo tolerate that? This time, Shen Yu and the others causing trouble for you likely came at his behest, as he wanted to give you a demonstration of his power."

"However, he never anticipated that your strength would be so remarkable, and in the end, he found himself disgraced. Now, he’s probably so angry he could spit blood."

Shui Linglong’s face showed a smile, as she had always been at odds with Zhu Liehuo, and the recent confrontation had elevated her sense of esteem.

"So that’s how it is."

Luo Feng nodded and reflected, realizing that no matter where one goes, where there are people, there will be conflict, and the Twelve Golden Palaces are no exception.

"Let’s go inside," Shui Linglong said.

The group headed inside.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, Senior Sister Xia."

"Second Hall Master."

Nearby, the other Golden Palace disciples were gradually dwindling, leaving only those in the dresses of the Linglong Hall disciples, who greeted them as they passed by.

"Do you have a grudge with Zhu Liehuo?"

On the way, Luo Feng asked Shui Linglong.

"Just some trivial matters, but he’s always held a grudge. It’s better not to mention it."

Shui Linglong shook her head and seemed to remember something. She looked at Luo Feng and, with a slightly worried expression, asked, "Luo Feng, have you achieved Great Accomplishment with your Sky Fire King Fist?"

Hearing this, Xia Yunjing and the others also looked at Luo Feng.

At that time, Luo Feng’s battle with Yang Wanyi was witnessed by many. In only half a month, he had cultivated to a great accomplishment in the Profound Level supreme martial arts, which was simply unprecedented.

Luo Feng considered it and said, "No, I have only cultivated my Sky Fire King Fist to the second level."

In half a month, achieving great accomplishment in a Profound Level supreme martial art was indeed too astonishing, and even Luo Feng found it hard to believe.

"The second level? But you obviously can already summon eight Sky Fire King’s Arms?"

Shui Linglong’s beautiful eyes subtly flickered, looking at Luo Feng with a bit of surprise.