Madman of Shu

Chapter 283: Saber Technique Master

Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Saber Technique Master


Teng Dragon’s Step!


The moment the spear’s violent wind assailed him, ten Qi Dragons surged upwards from beneath Luo Feng’s feet.


After Teng Dragon’s Step advanced to the fifth level, both its speed and explosive power had greatly increased, surpassing ordinary low-grade Profound Level Light Martial Arts.


Activating Teng Dragon’s Step, Luo Feng seemed as light as a feather. With a light tap of his foot on the ground, he effortlessly dodged Li Hanshan’s lethal, hidden thrust.


With a swipe of his finger across his storage ring, a faint tiger’s roar echoed through the plaza as the Tiger Soul Saber fell into Luo Feng’s hands.


SWOOSH!


Flipping the Tiger Soul Saber in his hand, Luo Feng, again without using specific Martial Arts, slashed at Li Hanshan.


The simpler the technique, the more it reflected the Martial Artist’s own cultivation level. It was said that upon reaching a certain realm of cultivation, one could transcend the constraints of techniques, able to summon clouds and rain with a mere flip of the hand!


Not using Martial Arts?


Li Hanshan raised an eyebrow, a competitive gleam instantly appearing in his eyes. He swung his long spear, the tip tracing a semi-circle in mid-air as it collided hard with the Tiger Soul Saber.


BOOM!


The clash of their energies generated a fierce Gang Wind that roiled and swirled with shocking power. It was as if a thunderclap had exploded in the plaza.


After the direct hit, Li Hanshan staggered slightly. He pivoted on his foot, using the momentum to execute a look-back thrust at Luo Feng with his silver spear.


BANG!


Luo Feng stomped hard. Instantly, the ground in a ten-foot radius around him sank half a chi. Vigorous energy surged to the edge of his saber as he slashed out horizontally.


BANG!


The saber’s edge struck the spear tip. Sparks flew in all directions as a transparent, circular shockwave spread out, kicking up a cloud of dust. Luo Feng retreated three steps; Li Hanshan retreated four.


What abundant Yuan Qi! Luo Feng was somewhat astonished.


Although he had suppressed his cultivation to the late Eighth Stage of the Hell Realm, he had also practiced the Condensation Yuan Technique and possessed eighteen Meridian Wheels. Consequently, no Martial Artist at the same level had ever matched him in Yuan Qi. Yet, Li Hanshan could actually match him evenly!


Luo Feng was merely surprised, but Li Hanshan was already thoroughly aghast.


Two years ago, he had accidentally entered a Secret Realm and obtained a Profound Level, mid-grade Cultivation Technique: the Mysterious Qi Skill.


This Cultivation Technique allowed Martial Artists to store Yuan Qi for use at crucial moments. He had cultivated the Mysterious Qi Skill to the sixth level, enabling him to store six times his normal amount of Yuan Qi!


This meant the Yuan Qi in his body was equivalent to the combined total of six late Eighth Stage Hell Realm Martial Artists. Since cultivating the Mysterious Qi Skill, he had been unmatched by Martial Artists of the same level. Yet now, Luo Feng had actually forced him back a step!


"You truly are extraordinary!" Li Hanshan declared, his gaze on Luo Feng becoming incredibly serious.


This scene also greatly surprised the many young elites present.


In a direct confrontation, Li Hanshan had actually retreated one more step than Luo Feng.


Although it was just one step, for those who understood Li Hanshan’s strength, it was already a considerable shock.


"Continue!"


Li Hanshan was resolute and quickly recovered from his momentary lapse. Holding the butt of the spear in his right hand, he thrust the twelve-foot silver spear skyward.


This time, Li Hanshan used his full strength. His thrust was like a Jiao Dragon diving into the sea, churning the waters violently. The attack was filled with ferocious energy, like a raging dragon about to pounce and devour its prey.


Luo Feng stood his ground, unmoving, allowing the fierce spear energy to ruffle the black hair at his forehead. He was like a perilous mountain peak, standing firm between heaven and earth, unmoved by wind, rain, or the erosion of ages.


"Slash!"


When the spear tip came within three feet of him, Luo Feng’s eyes flashed with a sharp light. Gripping the saber with both hands, he slashed downward.


This slash was incredibly heavy. With every inch it descended, the ground fractured further, as if it would cleave heaven and earth apart.


BOOM!


The two brushed past, separated, and then instantly clashed again.


The spear moved like a dragon; the saber stood firm like a mountain.


Li Hanshan’s spear techniques were sharp and varied, like a raging tempest, making him unpredictable. Luo Feng’s Saber Technique, however, was as steady as a mountain. Each slash carried awe-inspiring power, using brute force to overcome ingenious moves.


Their styles were diametrically opposed, like a spear versus a shield.


「One move...」


「Ten moves...」


「Thirty moves...」


「Fifty moves...」


Two figures darted across the plaza, swift as lightning. The flashes of the saber and the shadows of the spear became a dense blur, their sequence indistinguishable. In a mere moment, they had exchanged nearly a hundred blows.


Luo Feng’s advantage became increasingly apparent. With each exchange, Li Hanshan was forced back several steps.


The more they fought, the more astonished Li Hanshan became.


Not only was Luo Feng’s Yuan Qi incredibly abundant, but his physique was also terrifyingly resilient!


On the few occasions their fists met, Li Hanshan felt as if he were striking a mountain, unable to injure his opponent in the slightest. Instead, the impact repeatedly forced him back.


Even the proud Li Hanshan had to admit at this moment that Luo Feng was exceptionally difficult to handle.


The crowd surrounding the plaza was stunned, mouths agape; many even forgot to close them.


Although Luo Feng and Li Hanshan did not use specific Martial Arts, their fight was no less exciting than any previous duel.


These simple techniques were hardly weaker than some powerful Martial Arts.


Are these two even human?! This was the thought in many people’s hearts at that moment.


Such an intense exchange not only consumed a vast amount of Yuan Qi but also placed an enormous strain on the body. A typical late Eighth Stage Hell Realm Martial Artist would likely have been exhausted to death by now!


Qin Honglie sat in the pavilion, his face also filled with shock.


He mused that if he were not to use Martial Arts, he could hardly withstand even fifty moves of such a ferocious assault!


Yet, Luo Feng and Li Hanshan had already exchanged nearly three hundred moves!


A strong sense of powerlessness and frustration welled up within Qin Honglie. Only now did he realize Luo Feng had not been lying when he previously claimed not to have used his full strength against him!


"Luo Feng’s Saber Technique is steady and ruthless! Li Hanshan’s spear techniques are fast and devious! Both of them have grasped the true essence of saber and spear mastery," Zhou Zhiyun observed, watching the two fighting fiercely in the plaza, her red lips slightly parted, ripples of emotion flashing in her alluring eyes.


Zi Hongyuan nodded. "Especially Luo Feng; the trajectory of each of his slashes was identical. It was like a master Saber Cultivator demonstrating in person."


At this moment, both Zi Hongyuan and Zhou Zhiyun felt they had underestimated Luo Feng. They had rarely encountered anyone in their lives who could execute Saber Techniques to such a masterful degree.


Hearing this, He Qin, Zi Yuan, and Bing Ruolan all looked over and asked, "That formidable?"


Zi Hongyuan nodded. "He has grasped the profound meaning of the saber. He can execute each move to its utmost limit, perfectly integrating it with his intent. When Luo Feng performed the same Saber Technique, its power was at least thirty percent greater."


"You should watch their fight attentively; it will benefit your own cultivation," Zhou Zhiyun advised.


The three nodded, their eyes filled with awe. A thirty percent increase in a Saber Technique’s power was enough to decide the outcome of a duel.


In the plaza, Li Hanshan and Luo Feng disengaged after another fierce exchange.


"Luo Feng, I never expected your Saber Technique cultivation to reach such a level. I am truly impressed!" Li Hanshan said, looking at Luo Feng with heartfelt admiration.


Luo Feng smiled faintly. "Your spear cultivation isn’t weak either."


Li Hanshan rested his long spear diagonally on the ground and laughed heartily. "It’s been a great fight! Shall we settle it?"


"Alright!"


If the fight continued like this, Luo Feng wasn’t sure when a victor would be determined. Not wanting to drag it out, he nodded.


"Then I won’t hold back!"


Li Hanshan’s clothes fluttered though there was no wind, and a faint golden glow began to emanate brightly from his body.


Li Hanshan is about to use Martial Arts! The outcome will be decided now!


The spectators around the plaza sensed the change in Li Hanshan’s aura. Their eyes widened as they focused their attention completely.


BOOM!


With a shift of his foot, the ground beneath Li Hanshan cracked. His twelve-foot silver spear shot skyward like a comet streaking across the night sky as he thrust.


"Star Falling into Wilderness!"


SWISH!


The golden spear energy pierced the air, shooting towards Luo Feng.


This thrust was exceedingly strange. Though the spear was clearly thrust forward, it felt as if it were descending from the heavens. Facing this spear’s momentum, one felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.


Ignoring the strange sensation, Luo Feng’s eyes, sharp as saber edges, made him seem like a bloodthirsty weapon personified, ready to draw blood.


"Break!"


The Tiger Soul Saber slashed down. Luo Feng, following the saber’s light, advanced like a ferocious tiger—intimidating, as if to shatter all evil.


CLANG!


The saber accurately struck the spear tip, and the intangible momentum of the spear instantly vanished without a trace.


Li Hanshan’s spear slammed into the ground, creating a deep pit. The Qi Dragons around Luo Feng swirled as the Tiger Soul Saber slashed towards Li Hanshan’s chest.


Having already experienced Luo Feng’s speed, Li Hanshan, his attack nullified, dared not hesitate. He pressed his spear shaft down, using the rebound to propel himself back more than ten meters.


His feet hit the ground, and without pausing, Li Hanshan frantically circulated the Yuan Qi within his body.


He held the silver spear with both hands. The surrounding golden light converged on the spear shaft, making it dazzlingly brilliant and radiating a sharp aura, like a shackled Jiao Dragon struggling to break free.


"Shooting Star Bullet!"


With a tremble of his spear tip, the silver spear in Li Hanshan’s hands transformed into hundreds of golden spear phantoms that rained down on Luo Feng.


SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!


The golden spear phantoms covered an area with a radius of ten zhang around Luo Feng. Each phantom that struck the ground exploded, creating pits several feet wide.


The individual spear phantoms were not overwhelmingly powerful, but hundreds raining down consecutively were not to be taken lightly!


Luo Feng was also surprised by the deceptive and fierce variations of Li Hanshan’s spear technique, but he remained unworried. He immediately activated his Dragon Slaughtering Gang Qi.


BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!


The golden spear phantoms fell like a torrential downpour, the explosions merging into a continuous roar. The ensuing shockwaves completely engulfed Luo Feng’s figure.


A moment later, Luo Feng reappeared.


The ground around him was utterly ravaged, yet he stood pristine, completely unharmed by the formidable starlight spear phantoms.


Li Hanshan’s Flying Star Spear Method couldn’t break Luo Feng’s defenses! What kind of Protective Gang Qi is that? It’s so formidable!


Seeing Luo Feng unscathed, a wave of astonished cries rose from the crowd around the plaza.


The Flying Star Spear Method was a low-grade Profound Level Martial Art, its destructive power far surpassing Qin Honglie’s Great Sun Divine Illumination Sword Technique. Among Ivy School’s Martial Arts, its attack power ranked in the top five. Even Ninth Stage Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists could not ignore it, yet it had failed to penetrate Luo Feng’s Protective Gang Qi.


Li Hanshan also frowned.


He had sensed before that Luo Feng’s Protective Gang Qi was extraordinary, but only now, facing it directly, did he realize just how formidable it truly was.


However, he was not discouraged. The Flying Star Spear Method comprised six forms, each exponentially more powerful than the last. The final form, ’Annihilating Star Wind Burst,’ possessed power equivalent to the combined sum of the first five!