Watching Lin Hongyi shoot toward him, Luo Feng slightly furrowed his brow. The two didn’t know each other at all, and he couldn’t fathom the reason behind her sudden attack.

But now the reason was no longer important; what mattered was that she had already come to confront him.

"If there’s going to be a fight, then let it be!"

Luo Feng’s aura suddenly skyrocketed. Gripping the saber handle with both hands, he took a step forward. An immovable aura spread out, causing the air around to ripple like water, with winds rising and clouds surging, as if a storm was imminent, ready to destroy the world.

Martial arts are insights that martial artists glean from the myriad changes in nature, which include their spirit and will. Those who train, even if they perfect martial arts, can hardly surpass the creators of those arts, as they cannot grasp that trace of spiritual intent.

Luo Feng had seamlessly merged the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique and the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber into his own understanding. They became as natural as limbs, wielded at will.

This slight change, though seemingly simple, elevated his understanding of the two saber techniques to a new level, not losing to the predecessors who created them, and even surpassing them because he combined the intents of both techniques, which was not as simple as one plus one.

"Slash!"

With eyes alive with thunder, Luo Feng struck with his saber, the Saber Gang slashing onto Lin Hongyi’s unadorned right fist.

Clang!

The collision of fist and saber sounded like a clash of metals, compressing the surrounding air violently, which then exploded into tangible shockwaves blasting outward, the ground cracking and collapsing, spreading rapidly.

"Retreat quickly!"

Xia Yunjing’s eyebrows knitted slightly as she waved her hand, retreating with Lin Yue’er and the others. However, the nearby Demon Sect disciples weren’t so lucky, each being shaken and vomiting blood as they flew.

"So fierce! The aftermath of their encounter can instantly kill so many Demon Sect disciples!"

"Strange, Lin Hongyi had long stepped into the late stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level seven, how could Luo Feng possibly withstand her punch?"

"Didn’t you notice, Lin Hongyi suppressed her cultivation, her current realm is about the same as Luo Feng’s."

"I see. But even so, Luo Feng being able to withstand her punch is quite remarkable, as Lin Hongyi’s Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang is a Profound Level top-grade cultivation technique; her body tempering has reached the realm of Spirit and Flesh Unity, and there are few of the same level who can take her punch without defeat."

"Don’t forget, Luo Feng could even instantly kill an Asura, who was at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level six with one slash. He is not a simple character."

"That’s true. Lin Hongyi suppressing her cultivation to confront Luo Feng, could she simply be excited by the hunt and just want to spar with him?"

"It doesn’t matter, we’re here to watch the show."

"That’s right."

Those nearby watching the confrontation were amazed that Luo Feng had blocked Lin Hongyi’s strike, and some even held admiration.

Who was Lin Hongyi? One of the two Vajras of the Yuangang Hall, she had reached the top 25 in the previous New Dragon List Tournament with just her fists while still at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level six.

There were even rumors that her achievement was with her concealing her strength, some speculating that her true strength could place her in the top 20 of the New Dragon List! The impact on those witnessing Luo Feng withstand her strike was immense.

"Damn it!"

Lu Yun’s face was extremely dark. If Luo Feng’s strength had merely startled him previously, it had now escalated to despair. He couldn’t comprehend why there was such a disparity in strength when they both were at the late stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level six.

"Interesting! Take another punch, Mountain Opening Style!"

Lin Hongyi, seeing Luo Feng calmly holding off her punch, expressed slight admiration, turning her body, and her left fist burst forth with intense yellow light, transforming into the shadow of a mountain, crashing toward Luo Feng.

Rumble!

This punch was overbearing, compressing the air within a hundred meters to the point of collapse, as if this entire space would be destroyed, showcasing the incomparable terrifying power of this punch.

Since she had suppressed Asura, Luo Feng had no intention of retreating either. He drew a deep breath, and the eight Sky Fire King’s Arms appeared behind him, meeting her punch with his own.

Boom!

Two equally fierce forces clashed, causing the entire mountain to seem to tremble slightly; a depression over a hundred meters wide appeared centered on the two of them.

In the next moment,

the two figures retreated in opposite directions, unable to stabilize themselves.

"A draw!"

The nearby Golden Palace disciples were once again dumbfounded.

Bam!

As she stomped the ground, causing it to crack, Lin Hongyi’s beautiful eyes looked at Luo Feng, revealing traces of surprise in her star-bright eyes. Known as the Red-dusted Vajra, her body tempering had reached the Spirit and Flesh Unity realm, and Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang had been cultivated to the eighth level. Not only was her defense high, her physical strength was phenomenal, and among her level, she had not encountered an opponent capable of taking her head-on.

Though it appeared as if they were evenly matched just now, for someone at her level, she was actually at a disadvantage.

"Impressive! Who would’ve thought that, as a saber man, you’ve achieved Spirit and Flesh Unity."

Lin Hongyi looked at Luo Feng with undisguised admiration in her eyes, clapped her unadorned hands, and continued: "But this confirms one thing for me. The person I’m looking for is indeed you."

"Looking for me?"

Luo Feng frowned, asking coldly: "We’ve never met, what do you want from me? If it’s just sparring, you should be satisfied by now, right?"

"Not yet."

Lin Hongyi shook her head, a subtle, inexplicable cold light surfacing in her eyes, she said: "I have one more thing to confirm. You’d better be careful, because now I’m getting serious."

Buzz!

As soon as the words fell, the earthy yellow aura on Lin Hongyi’s body grew increasingly intense, finally turning into pure gold, extending into the void. Golden mountain shadows formed on her body, quickly shrank, and eventually disappeared into her body.

At this moment, Lin Hongyi radiated dazzling golden light all over, her black hair turned into gold, blinding as if she was a goddess of war clad in a golden armor, deeply moving.

"Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang, eighth realm, Mountain Cave Condensation!"

A Yuangang Hall disciple’s eyes widened, gasping for air.

The person beside him was full of surprise: "Is Luo Feng really that formidable? Senior Sister even used Mountain Cave Condensation."

Their astonishment was understandable. Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang is the most mysterious cultivation technique in Yuangang Hall, with fourteen levels in total. It was originally an Earth level cultivation technique. Decades ago, the Hall Master of Yuangang Hall fought with a master of the Demon Sect and then disappeared, with the secret manual of the second half of Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang also lost.

The current Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang is only the first half, a unique copy, with only the first ten levels. Its grade has reached the pinnacle of Profound Level, enough to show how terrifying this cultivation technique is.

Since Lin Hongyi cultivated Mountain Cave Body Tempering Gang to the eighth realm, it was the first time others saw her execute it.

"Mountain Opening Style!"

Lin Hongyi looked at Luo Feng, her jade-like hands clasped together, then suddenly parted.

Rumble!

As Lin Hongyi’s hands separated, a terrifying golden Qi Force, like a gigantic golden blade, shot out from her center. Wherever it passed, it shattered the earth, revealing a terrifying crack, rushing towards Luo Feng like a monstrous python.

"Then I won’t hold back either. It’s just the right time to test the current power of Thunder Fire Shocking Heavens!"

Luo Feng sensed the astonishing explosive force contained in this strike, vastly exceeding the full-force strike of a Martial Artist in the late stage of Spiritual Rotation Realm Level Six, capable of contending with the initial stage of a Level Seven Martial Artist. However, today, his strength no longer feared the initial stage of a Level Seven Martial Artist.

Deciding to strike, two Martial Arts intents flashed through his mind. Luo Feng’s mind was clear, with only the saber in his hand and the roaring thunder and fire in his brain. At this moment, Thunder Fire Shocking Heavens took another step forward, fully integrating the second form of Astonishing Thunder!

"Thunder Fire Shocking Heavens!"

Rumble!

The power of this saber was unimaginable. Where the saber’s edge flashed, even blue lightning sparkled, flickering in the void, fiercely slashing onto the golden blade, erupting in a dazzling brilliance.

Crack!

The awe-inspiring golden blade was split apart in the middle, then shattered and disappeared.

Swish!

Emperor Yan’s Sky-breaking Saber vanished into the void. Luo Feng switched from defense to offense, slashing towards Lin Hongyi.

"So fast! I thought his fist technique was already impressive, but his saber technique is even stronger."

Lin Hongyi’s thoughts flashed. She only saw Luo Feng’s saber tremble once, and the saber light had already pressed in on her, leaving no room to escape and forcing her to face it head-on.

"Mountain Splitting Style!"

She punched out. The saber light shattered, but Lin Hongyi underestimated its power and was forced back several steps.

At this moment, an unexpected change occurred.

"Khek, khek, human, die!"

An Asura saw Lin Hongyi revealing a flaw, eyes fierce, wings fluttering, instantly appearing behind her, the black demon fork in its hand ignited with eerie flames, slashing an icy trajectory through the void.

Lin Hongyi’s beautiful brows raised. She clenched her fist, ready to counterattack, but when her gaze fell on Luo Feng, she unclenched her hand.

"Senior Sister!"

Seeing this scene, the nearby Yuangang Hall disciples’ faces changed drastically.

Shing!

At the critical moment, a saber light flew over from a distance, slicing the Asura behind Lin Hongyi in two, blood splattering all over the ground.

"Senior Sister, are you alright?"

The Yuangang Hall disciples on Lin Hongyi’s team rushed over, and one of them cupped his fists towards Luo Feng in gratitude, "Luo Feng, thank you for stepping in to save us! We are deeply grateful."

Lin Hongyi pushed aside a few people, looking at Luo Feng with interest, "Why did you save me?"

"This is to repay you for suppressing your cultivation to fight me, and although you can be unreasonable, you bear no grudge against me. I, Luo Feng, can differentiate right from wrong. Let’s continue."

Luo Feng said calmly, happy as Thunder Fire Shocking Heavens advanced once again, so he didn’t mind Lin Hongyi’s unreasonable behavior. Without this bout, he would have taken more time to fully integrate the second form.

Lin Hongyi’s gaze flickered slightly, then she smiled, "A fine distinction between right and wrong. It seems I wrongly accused you, you are not Lu Zhao’s accomplice."

"Lu Zhao?"

At this time, Xia Yunjing and others also came over. Hearing this name, they paused for a moment and asked, "What does this have to do with Lu Zhao?"

Lin Hongyi’s gaze turned cold as she waved her hand, drawing a Yuan Qi barrier around them to prevent their voices from leaking out. Only then did she say:

"Lu Zhao killed several disciples of our Yuangang Hall. As the Senior Sister, I naturally must avenge them. Earlier, at the place where I found his body, I saw Luo Feng’s figure and thought that..."