Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 788 - 786: Wait and See!

"Look, Leng Yianyang and Ling Qingwu have also made their move."

"The two New Dragon Rank elites challenging the Blood Cloud Fire Dragon, one of the Top Ten New Dragons! Tsk tsk, I never thought I'd see such an exciting scene."

"However, the coordination between these two is so seamless. Could it be they already know each other?"

The crowd was shocked. In their view, Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu stood shoulder to shoulder, an unspoken understanding seemingly connecting them. Their auras merged, and a vast, powerful momentum spread outwards.

"Golden Crow Annihilation Slash!"

"Haoran Sword Lotus!"

BOOM!

The Yuan Qi between heaven and earth roiled violently. Luo Feng's Yuan Qi erupted, and the ten golden suns transformed into a colossal Three-legged Golden Crow.

The Three-legged Golden Crow, blazing with celestial flames, shrieked towards the heavens, exuding an ancient, savage aura that shook one's very soul.

Simultaneously, a piercing aura began to coalesce. From the tip of Ling Qingwu's treasured sword, a Sword Qi suddenly bloomed, morphing into a giant sword lotus. It spun rapidly, its sharpness menacing, as if poised to obliterate everything in its path.

Neither held back, each unleashing their most powerful attack.

An Ancient Golden Crow, wreathed in countless raging Sword Qi, shot forth, carving a dazzling crimson trajectory through the void. The air itself seemed to tear with sizzling sounds as it intercepted the chilling beam of light Lu Xiao Yun had released.

RUMBLE!

A deafening explosion erupted, followed by a turbulent shockwave of Yuan Qi. Nearby martial artists with weaker cultivation felt their Qi and blood roil within them from the tremors. Some even bled from their noses and mouths; their Protective Gang Energy was utterly unable to block it.

HISS!

After a moment, the Three-legged Golden Crow and the Sword Qi storm were suddenly shattered. The chilling beam, its remaining power undiminished, shot towards Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu like a meteor.

Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu were both startled. Pushing their Yuan Qi to its absolute limit, they deployed their Protective Gang Energy once more to block the chilling beam.

POP! POP!

The Protective Gang Energy was pierced, layer by layer. Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu were thrown back violently, each coughing up a mouthful of blood.

"Luo Feng!"

"Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

"Senior Sister Ling!"

Lanyu, Lin Yue'er, and the others were greatly alarmed. They flashed forward to support Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu. Seeing their pale faces and weak auras, they were even more shocked.

"Lu Xiao Yun truly is one of the Top Ten New Dragons! Even Ling Qingwu and Luo Feng together couldn't block a single move from him!"

"From the looks of it, Lu Xiao Yun hasn't even begun to get serious."

"It's no wonder. Lu Xiao Yun ranks in the top three among the Top Ten New Dragons. Ling Qingwu and Luo Feng are still lacking in comparison."

"Well, it seems Luo Feng has a long way to go if he wants to surpass Lu Xiao Yun…"

Seeing Luo Feng and Ling Qingwu defeated, the crowd was somewhat surprised, but it wasn't entirely unexpected.

For Lu Xiao Yun to rank among the top three on the New Dragon List, a list teeming with geniuses, his strength was certainly not simple.

Moreover, judging from the Yuan Qi fluctuations Lu Xiao Yun had emitted earlier, his cultivation had already reached the eighth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. His power could only be described as unfathomable.

The person who was truly surprised at this moment, however, was Lu Xiao Yun. He stared at Luo Feng, his gaze chilling.

Although he had only used thirty percent of his strength in that finger attack, he had intentionally done so to teach Luo Feng an unforgettable lesson, infusing it with a trace of Sword Intent.

This way, although it wouldn't kill Luo Feng, it would definitely injure him severely. It could even cause spiritual trauma that might never heal.

However, the result greatly exceeded his expectations.

Both had only suffered minor injuries.

With Lu Xiao Yun's keen eyesight, he immediately saw that Luo Feng had achieved Spirit and Flesh Unity—something countless Body Tempering Martial Artists dreamed of!

At such a young age, he has not only comprehended the Grand Momentum but also achieved Spirit and Flesh Unity! The mere thought of this made Lu Xiao Yun very displeased.

Seeing Luo Feng injured by Lu Xiao Yun's two moves, Duan Lin's expression turned excited. He said to Lu Xiao Yun, "Senior Brother Lu, this Luo Feng has repeatedly defied you and now even draws his sword against you. I fear he harbors deep-seated malice. If he achieves nothing in the future, it's no great matter. But if he does accomplish something, he might become a great demon and endanger the Twelve Golden Palaces of our Canglang Dynasty! Why don't you cripple his cultivation today and eliminate this future threat?"

Luo Feng's eyes grew cold, his gaze, sharp as a blade, fixed on Duan Lin. I can't believe he's so malicious!

When Duan Lin's gaze met Luo Feng's, a flicker of fear flashed in his eyes. However, remembering Lu Xiao Yun was nearby and believing Luo Feng wouldn't dare act recklessly, he quickly composed himself, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

Lu Xiao Yun's eyes flickered slightly. He nodded and said, "You are right. It's better to take precautions now than to wait for him to cause great disaster later. Since I am his Senior Brother, I have this responsibility."

As he spoke, Lu Xiao Yun's icy gaze fell upon Luo Feng, and he looked ready to strike.

"Lu Xiao Yun is going to cripple Luo Feng!"

"This is too tyrannical! Is he going to cripple someone's cultivation merely for a slight offense?"

"Yes, crippling someone's cultivation is like taking their life. This creates a feud of life and death!"

"Hehe, it's not surprising. Lu Xiao Yun has always considered himself the foremost genius of the Flowing Cloud Region. Now that Luo Feng has appeared and stolen his spotlight, his personality wouldn't allow him to tolerate it. I'm sure Lu Xiao Yun intends to do just that."

"One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers."

"To be honest, I'm somewhat envious. Luo Feng's potential is too astounding. If he's allowed to grow, who knows what heights he'll reach in the future."

"Unfortunately, heaven is often jealous of talent. I wonder if Luo Feng can survive this ordeal."

The nearby martial artists, all worldly individuals, naturally guessed why Lu Xiao Yun harbored such animosity towards Luo Feng. They felt some sympathy for Luo Feng, but also a touch of envy. Why don't I have such martial arts potential?

Ling Qingwu watched Lu Xiao Yun approach step by step, her delicate brows knitted slightly. Her gaze, cool as snow, she stepped forward, positioning herself in front of Luo Feng. "Lu Xiao Yun," she said, "during the Twelve Golden Palaces assessment, Luo Feng was personally selected by Second Hall Master Shui Linglong as an Inner Sect Disciple."

Lu Xiao Yun stopped, looking at Ling Qingwu expressionlessly. "So what?"

Ling Qingwu replied calmly, "He is now also an Inner Sect Disciple of the Golden Palace, with the same status as you. I suggest you stop addressing yourself as his senior. Moreover, Luo Feng was personally chosen by Second Hall Master Shui Linglong. If Luo Feng truly falls into the Demon Sword in the future, the Second Hall Master will naturally be the one to punish him. There's no need for you to overstep."

"Do you think you can intimidate me, Lu Xiao Yun, by using Shui Linglong's name?" Lu Xiao Yun snorted coldly. The airflow around him surged, sending pebbles on the ground scattering.

Facing Lu Xiao Yun's aggressive gaze, Ling Qingwu's stunning face showed no fear. She stated faintly, "I am merely stating the facts."

Lu Xiao Yun's expression was uncertain. Of all people, why did Luo Feng have to be *her* personally chosen disciple?!

In the past, to avenge a fellow disciple, Shui Linglong, having just broken through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, had dared to charge into the Demon Realm of the West Desert alone and personally slay her enemy.

This incident led to a large-scale mobilization of the Demon Sect, and the experts of the Twelve Golden Palaces also turned out in full force. Even the Holy Land was drawn in. It nearly escalated into a full-scale war between the territories of the Hundred Kingdoms and the Demon Realm of the West Desert, causing a tremendous sensation at the time.

If it were anyone else's disciple, Lu Xiao Yun would be confident he could cripple Luo Feng today without much trouble.

But Luo Feng just had to be Shui Linglong's personally chosen disciple. If I really cripple Luo Feng here, Shui Linglong would probably turn the Sky Sword Pavilion upside down…

After a moment of thought, Lu Xiao Yun flicked his sleeve and stared at Luo Feng. "You are indeed not yet qualified for me to act. I will let you go this once. I hope you will conduct yourself appropriately in the future. Otherwise, at the New Dragon Conference…"

"Lu Xiao Yun, spare me your nonsense." Luo Feng interrupted him, looking directly at Lu Xiao Yun, his voice firm. "Today, you can distort right and wrong simply because your strength surpasses mine. The next time we meet, you will not have this chance. At the New Dragon Conference, I will defeat you before everyone and shatter your pride."

WOW!

Hearing Luo Feng's impassioned and resounding words, even someone as composed as Ling Qingwu couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

The crowd of onlookers, initially silent, erupted into astonishing discussion.

"Luo Feng challenging Lu Xiao Yun? That's insane! The New Dragon Conference is less than half a year away, and Lu Xiao Yun is already an eighth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist. This is like an egg striking a stone. Does he think Lu Xiao Yun will be as easy to deal with as Yi Tian?"

"Hmm, he's certainly brazen, but I rather admire his character. What do we martial artists seek in cultivating the Martial Arts? Is it not for our thoughts to be clear and our actions decisive? Today, he suffered such a huge loss at Lu Xiao Yun's hands; this will become a knot in his heart. The only way to undo this knot is to defeat Lu Xiao Yun. Otherwise, today's events will become his Heart Demon, hindering any future achievements."

"Exactly. This person's character is like a blade, unbending rather than breaking. If such a person gets an opportunity, they will soar to the heavens. If one is always hesitant and looks before and after every step, what's the point of cultivating Martial Arts!"

The crowd's exclamations and discussions rose, wave after wave. After all, Luo Feng's words to Lu Xiao Yun were truly too unexpected.

"Hahahahaha…" Lu Xiao Yun hadn't expected Luo Feng to possess such audacity. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he lowered his gaze and sneered, "Your potential is indeed great, but this world is vast, far beyond what a frog in a well like you can comprehend. And you are not the only genius. Originally, I didn't want to bully someone weaker. But since you've issued a challenge, if I refuse, others might think I'm afraid of you. Very well, I'll give you this chance. We will see at the New Dragon Conference!"

"Good." Luo Feng nodded firmly, saying no more.

Lu Xiao Yun snorted coldly, turned to Duan Lin beside him, and said, "Let's go!"

"Senior Brother Lu…" Duan Lin glanced at Luo Feng, unwilling to leave it at that.

Lu Xiao Yun frowned slightly, annoyed by Duan Lin's lack of judgment. He said coldly, "If you're confident you can defeat him, you can choose to stay."

Hearing this, Duan Lin's expression changed drastically. He quickly shook his head. "I will follow Senior Brother's instructions!"

"Go!"

SWISH! SWISH!

The two executed their Qinggong and, in a moment, darted into the clouds, vanishing without a trace. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Immediately after, another figure shot into the sky, chasing after the two. It was the small-eyed martial artist who had hidden in the crowd at some point, along with the other disciple from the Sky Sword Pavilion who was dead drunk and unconscious.

"Let's go as well," Luo Feng said, turning to Ling Qingwu and Lanyu, his expression largely unperturbed.

The nearby crowd was still reeling from the shock of the encounter. By the time they recovered their senses, Luo Feng and his group were nowhere to be seen on the ravaged street.