freenovelworld Chapter 376 No Reservations
Chapter 376 No Reservations
"As expected of the leader of the Nine Emperors Pavilion, your strength is indeed formidable." Lin Feng's voice was hoarse and dry, as if it had been polished by sandpaper, but it contained an indomitable strength.
Huang Tian raised his eyebrows slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. There was a hint of admiration and curiosity about the unknown in that smile: "Your physical strength is too weak, but you should still have a trump card." His eyes were fixed on Lin Feng, as if he wanted to see through his soul and explore the secrets hidden deep inside.
Lin Feng lowered his head slightly, a trace of shame on his face. He was well aware of his shortcomings, but at this moment, he showed no sign of retreat. "My physical strength and physical skills have always been my weaknesses, but I do have ways to temporarily compensate for them." He slowly clenched his fists, and the muscles in his arms instantly tensed like a taut bowstring. Every muscle in his body was exerting force, each one obeying his command like a loyal warrior. With a loud shout, the sound resounded across the martial arts arena like a bell, seeming to pierce the heavens.
Instantly, the zhenqi within Lin Feng's body began to slowly surge, seeping out from every pore of his body. At first, it resembled a fine mist, but gradually gathered into a dense white airflow, surrounding him in a hazy halo. At the same time, the power of heaven and earth surrounding the martial arts arena seemed to sense his call and began to tremble slightly.
The power of heaven and earth within Lin Feng's body resonated intensely with the power of heaven and earth outside. The sound of this resonance was like the sound of nature, like the roar of thunder, shocking everyone's soul. The surrounding power of heaven and earth drifted towards Lin Feng like ethereal threads, blending and entwining with his overflowing true qi. During this fusion process, the power of heaven and earth and true qi continuously contracted and condensed, gradually forming a suit of armor emitting a dazzling light and imbued with mysterious power, which slowly attached itself to Lin Feng's body.
This astonishing scene left Huang Tian stunned. Although he knew Lin Feng could harness the power of heaven and earth, he had never imagined he could master it to such a remarkable degree. This young man, only eighteen years old yet possessing the power of a Grandmaster, was like a rising star, shattering his understanding of the common sense of martial arts. A surge of curiosity and exploration surged within him, a desire to delve deeper into this young man's secrets, to understand how, at such a young age, he had achieved a realm many could never reach in their lifetimes.
The audience was stunned by this sudden turn of events. They knew all too well how difficult it was to absorb and refine the power of heaven and earth. Even a Grandmaster could easily suffer a setback, damaging their veins and tendons, leaving them crippled or even fatally injured. And now, this young man, seemingly only a half-step Grandmaster, could control such immense power and create such a stunning spectacle. It was beyond their wildest imagination.
Emperor Zhang Shengli looked at Lin Feng on the stage and marveled inwardly, "I didn't expect that Lin Feng would discover this secret of the Xuanling Secret Manual. It seems that he really has the hope of perfecting the entire manual. This kid will become a great man in the future."
On the martial arts stage, Lin Feng, clad in a blue armor forged from a fusion of zhenqi and the power of heaven and earth, resembled a blue god of war rising from the deep sea. His passionate shouts ceased, yet the aura emanating from him surged like a surging wave, each wave stronger than the last, approaching the towering realm of a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster. Huang Tian, observing this, was genuinely shocked. A faint, unconcealed ripple flickered in the depths of his once calm eyes. He thought to himself, 'I never expected Lin Feng to possess such extraordinary abilities, able to harness the power of heaven and earth to forcibly elevate his own strength. This boy should not be underestimated.' At this thought, his proud demeanor stiffened slightly, his expression growing more solemn. His contempt vanished, replaced by a deep focus and seriousness on the battle.
The two men stood facing each other, their eyes locked, sparks flickering where their gazes met. Neither spoke a word, yet their gazes seemed to convey an invisible challenge and intimidation. The entire arena seemed to be distorted by this powerful aura.
Suddenly, Huang Tian moved. His body remained motionless, yet his right arm, like a nimble dragon, instantly rose. The movement was lightning-fast, a blurry afterimage slicing through the air. Then, with a gentle, seemingly casual gesture, he wielded a force powerful enough to shatter mountains and crack the earth. In an instant, a dazzling, radiant sword energy emerged from thin air, like a peerless divine sword awakened from an ancient sword tomb. With a sharp whistling sound, it tore through the air and, like a deadly bolt of lightning, hurtled towards Lin Feng. Wherever the sword energy passed, ripples spread across the air, as if cut by a sharp blade. The air was compressed, forming visible vortices that spread wildly in all directions.
Lin Feng wasn't afraid. He stomped his feet against the ground, and the metal floor of the martial arts arena instantly emitted a dull rumble, as if unable to bear the weight. Then, like a wisp of smoke, he vanished from the scene in an instant, so swiftly that only a faint blue shadow remained in the air. Before the audience could react, he was gone. That speed surpassed the limits of mortal vision, and only a few with exceptional strength could detect even a lingering trace of his presence.
Huang Tian's sword energy, like a monstrous beast out of control, charged directly at the energy barrier at the edge of the arena. A resounding "boom" rang out, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth were splitting apart. The sound was deafening, and the entire arena trembled violently. The sword energy and the barrier collided violently, releasing a dazzling burst of light. The light burst like a brilliant star, enveloping the entire arena. This was followed by a surging wave of energy, like a raging tsunami, sweeping in all directions. Wherever the energy wave reached, the metal floor of the arena was rippled, and a painful whine emanated, as if begging for mercy.
After unleashing his sword, Huang Tian vanished like a flash of black lightning. His figure seemed to merge into the void, leaving no trace. Only the energy fluctuations still lingering in the air proved that he had attacked there.
Huang Tian's earth-shattering attack stunned the less powerful spectators below. Their eyes widened in disbelief. In their minds, sword energy required the aid of divine weapons, but now, Huang Tian unleashed such powerful sword energy with just his physical body. This level of physical strength was simply beyond imagination. They secretly wondered just how powerful Huang Tian's body truly was. Had he truly reached the legendary transcendent realm of "one hand a sword, shattering all forms of power"?