Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 638 - 636: Astonishing Talent: Genius!

"Hundred Shadows Tiger Kill!"

Xie Xuantong stood in mid-air. His body was enveloped in a black current, his clothes fluttered, and gripping his saber, he slashed out fiercely.

BOOM...

The vast black energy twisted and expanded, transforming into a hundred massive tigers that obscured the sky.

These giant tigers roared and charged downwards. Their ferocity seemed endless, as if they wanted to swallow the entire fighting platform in one bite.

This time, Xie Xuantong held nothing back. His two previous confrontations with Luo Feng had made him realize that usual tactics were futile. Only by deploying his Grand Momentum and going all out could he hope to defeat his opponent completely.

A series of gasps echoed throughout the square, as all were astonished by the savage momentum from Xie Xuantong’s slash. All eyes were fixed on Luo Feng, waiting to see how he would defend against it.

"Trying to settle the match in one move?"

Looking at the overwhelming Yuan Qi tigers that filled his vision, Luo Feng’s eyebrows tightened. Fiery light filled his eyes as he punched out.

"Break!"

A scorching blast swept out, transforming into a red whirlwind that spiraled upwards.

BOOM!

A loud bang erupted, surprising Luo Feng. The Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist was suppressed for the first time, annihilating only two or three Yuan Qi tigers before vanishing.

It seems Luo Feng is going to use his Saber Technique, a thought flashed through the minds of many in the audience.

Although his punch was ineffective, Luo Feng remained calm. A faint, dark Void Knife Shadow materialized in the air.

As soon as the Void Knife Shadow appeared, an unprecedented, terrifying aura swept over the entire Sky Feather Square, forcing many to hold their breath.

"From Illusion to Reality! It’s the Minor Achievement of Grand Momentum stage!" an insightful Martial Artist cried out in surprise upon seeing the huge Void Knife Shadow Luo Feng had summoned.

"Minor Achievement of Grand Momentum? It seems Xie Xuantong’s Grand Momentum hasn’t reached this stage yet."

"To be able to cultivate Grand Momentum to the ’From Illusion to Reality’ stage at such a young age—this Luo Feng is too terrifying!"

The crowd erupted in exclamations.

Yi Wuxue’s face darkened. He hadn’t expected Luo Feng’s Grand Momentum to have reached the Minor Achievement stage.

BOOM! 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Utilizing the power of his Grand Momentum, Luo Feng stomped hard on the ground, causing cracks to spread. His figure shot into the air. His entire right arm glowed an eerie red as he merged it with the Void Knife Shadow and punched out once more.

"Explode!"

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...

The red fist energy collided with the Yuan Qi tigers, shaking the entire Sky Feather Square. One by one, the Yuan Qi tigers exploded. Strong shockwaves radiated in all directions, and huge cracks spread out like monstrous snakes.

BOOM!

With a loud crash, the first fighting platform collapsed.

Witnessing this, everyone was shocked. The fighting platform was protected by formations that could restore it overnight even if it were cloven in two. Yet, it now lay in ruins, a testament to the battle’s intensity.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH...

More than a dozen Sky Mountain stewards appeared in the square, jointly setting up a giant Yuan Qi shield to block the aftershocks.

Xie Xuantong stared at Luo Feng, his eyes nearly splitting with rage.

He hadn’t expected Luo Feng’s Grand Momentum to have already reached Minor Achievement, leaving him far behind. If he couldn’t defeat Luo Feng today, he feared he’d never have another chance.

HUM!

Pure Yuan Qi surged around Xie Xuantong as he prepared to make another move, but Luo Feng didn’t give him the chance.

SWISH!

In a flash, Luo Feng appeared before Xie Xuantong and punched out.

Xie Xuantong’s forehead creased. The Glistening Treasure Saber in his hand shone with a black light, transforming into a pitch-black curtain of saber light that blocked Luo Feng’s fist energy.

"Luo Feng, you cannot defeat me!"

In this desperate situation, Xie Xuantong seemed to surpass his limits, furiously unleashing his body’s Yuan Qi. His Glistening Treasure Saber vanished into the void, replaced by a multitude of black saber shadows that slashed out mercilessly, threatening to cleave the entire space.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...

The overlapping saber shadows seemed endless, their power infinite. Deafening explosions, like thunderclaps, plunged the surrounding Yuan Qi into chaos.

To the onlookers, these saber shadows were like crushing mountains. An irresistible force emanated from them, instilling thoughts of submission in many hearts.

Luo Feng’s eyebrows shot up. He was facing such a troublesome opponent for the first time.

However, it wasn’t surprising. The top four among the ten young prodigies all had cultivation at or above the late Second Stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Xie Xuantong had even defeated the third-ranked Liu Changfeng; his strength was not to be taken lightly.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng elevated his cultivation to the peak of the Second Stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. His left hand clenched into a fist, and his entire right arm seethed with Yuan Qi.

CRACK!

This punch was like an angry dragon rushing out to sea. It instantly tore a straight path through the layers of saber shadows with unstoppable force.

BOOM!

Luo Feng’s fist collided with the Glistening Treasure Saber in Xie Xuantong’s hand. The fiery glow intensified, and the shockwave radiated forward, causing the Yuan Qi barrier to ripple violently. Many of the Sky Mountain stewards looked on in amazement.

Xie Xuantong’s face turned red. His hands gripped the saber tightly, Yuan Qi boiling throughout his body as he desperately resisted.

"Explode!" Luo Feng uttered in a low voice.

BOOM!

Dazzling flames surged into the sky, illuminating half the horizon. The Glistening Treasure Saber flew from Xie Xuantong’s grasp. A large portion of the clothes on his chest was burned away, and he tumbled onto the demolished fighting platform.

SPURT!

Xie Xuantong tried to suppress the tumultuous vital energy and blood in his chest, but a burning sensation rampaged within him. Finally, he couldn’t stop himself from spewing a mouthful of blood.

The blood was pitch black and emitted wisps of heat, corroding a large chunk of the rocky ground.

Looking at the blood on the ground, Xie Xuantong’s face was blank.

From a young age, he had exhibited astounding talent, continuously outperforming his peers. He entered Chongyue School for cultivation at nine, became one of the academy’s top ten at eleven, comprehended Grand Momentum at sixteen, and then leaped to become the fourth-ranked among the Ten Young Masters of the Six Southern Domains. His rise was meteoric, his achievements astonishing and dazzling.

Therefore, he had always held himself in high regard, believing he would one day surpass Yi Wuxue and Ye Siyi. He never imagined he would be defeated by Luo Feng.

What he found most unacceptable was that Luo Feng, up to this point, hadn’t even used his Saber Technique.

THUD!

Agitated by this thought, Xie Xuantong’s vision went black, and he fainted.

The Sky Mountain steward, recovering from his shock, glanced at Luo Feng and announced loudly, "Luo Feng wins, gaining two points."

"Luo Feng won, and he even seemed to do it effortlessly. This is unbelievable!"

The entire Sky Feather Square was eerily silent for a moment before someone finally couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment.

"That punch just now was so fierce and domineering! A feeling of being unable to resist it welled up inside me," someone declared.

"Could it be due to his Grand Momentum?"

"It must be. Luo Feng’s Grand Momentum has reached the ’From Illusion to Reality’ stage. It’s far superior to Xie Xuantong’s."

The square buzzed with discussion. Many gazes, filled with amazement and envy, turned towards Luo Feng.

In a corner of the spectator stands, the Purple Brow Wanderer looked at Luo Feng on the fighting platform, his eyes tinged with amazement. "He has actually cultivated the Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist to the Perfection Stage! Luo Feng’s martial arts talent is truly terrifying!"

The other elders nodded in agreement. With their keen eyes, they naturally saw that while Grand Momentum was a factor in Luo Feng’s victory, the most crucial element was his martial arts realm.

That last punch perfectly integrated the intent realm of the fist technique with the martial artist himself, achieving a unity of hand, eye, and heart. This was a level attainable only through complete mastery of a martial art.

Lan Qing, an elder of Yuangang Hall, took a light breath and sighed, "Truly a talent of astounding brilliance. Today, I finally understand what that means. Shui Linglong, no wonder you insisted on recruiting Luo Feng as an Inner Sect Disciple. This young man possesses unparalleled talent. If he develops smoothly, he will undoubtedly achieve great things and become a hegemon in his own right."

Xue Wuqing, elder of the Floating Snow Hall, had a grim expression. He clenched his fist and snorted, "This person is too sharp-edged; he’ll meet an early demise!"

Shui Linglong remained silent. Luo Feng’s strength was evident to all; more words were unnecessary.

The happiest people in the square were undoubtedly Luotian and his companions.

Luo Feng’s defeat of Xie Xuantong marked his seventh victory in seven fights.

Currently, only Ye Siyi, Yi Wuxue, and Luo Feng maintained perfect winning streaks. Even in the worst-case scenario, Luo Feng was now guaranteed a spot in the top three of the Martial Champion rankings!

SWOOSH!

Yi Wuxue and Wu Tong leaped onto the fighting platform, preparing to help Xie Xuantong down.

When Wu Tong passed Luo Feng, he met Luo Feng’s gaze, and his body shuddered. He hurriedly averted his eyes.

He also hadn’t expected Luo Feng to defeat Xie Xuantong. Against such strength, even ten of him wouldn’t stand a chance. Deep down, he no longer dared to harbor any thoughts of revenge.

As for Yi Wuxue, his long, narrow eyes were extremely cold. He snorted before helping Xie Xuantong stride away.

Luo Feng paid them no attention. His figure flickered, and he returned to the area below the fighting platform.

Zi Hongyuan looked at Luo Feng with an approving smile. "Luo Feng," he said, "rest and recover quickly. You still have three matches, and your opponents won’t be easy. To contend for the top spot in the Martial Champion rankings, you must maintain your peak condition."

"Thank you, Dean." Luo Feng nodded. So far, the only remaining opponents he hadn’t faced were Liu Changfeng, Yi Wuxue, and Ye Siyi.

These three were all among the top four of the Ten Young Masters, and their strength was not to be underestimated.

Especially Ye Siyi; she had yet to reveal her true strength, and even he couldn’t see through her.

Luo Feng took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, and began to regulate his breathing to recover.

Zhou Zhiyun looked at Zi Hongyuan and asked teasingly, "Zi Hongyuan, didn’t you previously doubt Luo Feng’s chances of taking first place in the Martial Champion rankings? Why the sudden change of heart?"

Zi Hongyuan gave a bitter smile. He looked at Luo Feng and shook his head. "Indeed, I misjudged this time. Geniuses are beyond my ability to fathom."

Zhou Zhiyun nodded slightly. She had practically watched Luo Feng grow. At the New Talent Competition, Luo Feng was only at the Eighth Stage of the Meridian Wheel Realm. Who could have imagined that in just a few short months, he would reach the Second Stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm and even defeat Xie Xuantong?

The competition continued. However, after the intense battle between Luo Feng and Xie Xuantong, the subsequent duels seemed rather bland in comparison.

Soon, the eighth round of the competition ended.

Only three people remained with a winning streak: Ye Siyi, Yi Wuxue, and Luo Feng.

There was only one person with seven consecutive defeats: Wu Tong.

The ninth round of the competition began.

Everyone looked at the Sky Mountain steward, their expressions somewhat excited as they awaited his announcement of the match pairings.

Only three rounds remained, after which this year’s top ten Martial Champions would be determined!

"First fighting platform, Xie Xuantong versus Han Xing."

"Second fighting platform, Luo Feng versus Liu Changfeng."

"Third fighting platform, Wu Tong versus He Qin."

"Fourth fighting platform, Ye Siyi versus Yi Wuxue."

...

As the Sky Mountain steward’s voice fell, the atmosphere in the entire square once again erupted.

Ye Siyi was up against Yi Wuxue! This was a pinnacle battle between the top two Young Masters!