Chapter 1781: Chapter 1781: Crushed
Zeng Xingtian’s Sword Intent swept over Li Feng’s body like flowing water. Ran Yue, fleeing on the Thunder Tiger, turned her head and saw this scene, biting her lip: "Li Feng...!"
However, before Ran Yue could express her sorrow, Li Feng, whose body had been swept by Zeng Xingtian’s Sword Intent, was once again engulfed in flames. His seemingly collapsed body reassembled and resurrected.
Having withstood this sword, Li Feng’s face was somewhat pale, clearly indicating that although Zeng Xingtian’s sword didn’t kill him, it still harmed his Primordial Energy.
Zeng Xingtian looked at the once-again intact Li Feng, showing a hint of surprise, but quickly regained his composure.
He had long since thoroughly investigated how his fourth brother, Zeng Jingtian, died and was well aware of Li Feng’s counterattack that day in Underground Palace City.
"Vermilion Bird Bloodline’s transcendent talent, the Undying Body, huh?"
This Vermilion Bird Bloodline, worthy of being one of the Four Holy Bloodlines, truly had remarkable qualities. Without even mentioning anything else, just this Undying Body was enough to make many people envious.
No wonder the Sikong family could grow to become a top family in Ancestor Dragon City relying on this bloodline. The value of Li Feng was indeed far greater than expected.
"As expected of the Four Holy Beasts’ bloodline, it certainly lives up to its reputation. But for someone of your Nine Streams status to awaken such a noble bloodline, it’s simply heaven’s injustice. But it doesn’t matter, once I kill you, I’ll drain every drop of your blood."
Zeng Xingtian’s mouth curled into a slight greedy smile. He was determined to kill Li Feng not only because Li Feng had killed his son and his fourth brother but also for the bloodline in Li Feng.
The more exceptional Li Feng appeared, the stronger his Bloodline Power was proven to be, making it all the more tempting.
The path of Cultivation is inherently defying the heavens. Among the millions of cultivators in Ancestor Dragon City, only a handful can break through to Golden Core and achieve Nascent Soul; the pinnacle of Golden Core is almost the end of cultivation.
Therefore, relying solely on cultivation cannot transcend.
Hence, merging bloodlines might not be an unviable path. Back in the day, fusing bloodlines flourished in Ancestor Dragon City, giving rise to a batch of strong cultivators. However, it was later sabotaged by the Demon Alliance, causing internal turmoil, leading to the fusion of bloodlines being classified as a forbidden technique.
But being labeled forbidden doesn’t mean no one is researching it. Bans always target those at the bottom; who among the truly high and mighty aristocratic families would care?
Killing Li Feng and seizing his bloodline is something many might be considering.
In Ancestor Dragon City, the presence of the Sikong family deterred many from acting hastily. Yet, Li Feng dared to leave Ancestor Dragon City, seeking death like an elderly man who’s lived too long.
Li Feng took a moment to recover, and soon his aura returned to normal. But looking at Zeng Xingtian ahead, he sneered.
"That sword just now, I really thought you killed me."
"But since I’m still alive, you no longer have the chance to kill me."
Li Feng said, his aura expanding continuously, Domineering Purple Flame enveloping his entire body. A set of Purple Gold Armor attached itself to him, revealing his Domineering Transformation. Simultaneously, the armor gleamed with purple light, and at this moment, Li Feng hid nothing.
The Dual Core Golden Core was almost fully deployed, and Thunder Arcs swept across the nearby open ground like whips.
Zeng Xingtian squinted at the ever-growing aura on Li Feng, and he had to admit, Li Feng’s growth was too rapid. Just over a month ago, he was only at the Golden Core Early Stage, merely stronger than his son.
In a battle with his sixth brother, Zeng Batian, it was merely a stalemate, barely winning half a move due to the Vermilion Bird Bloodline’s restraint.
But after a month and a half, he could counterattack and kill more than a dozen Golden Core cultivators and even eliminate his fourth brother. Now, facing his Golden Core Late Stage self, Li Feng still dared to show his fangs.
"Why haven’t you run yet? Still dawdling?"
Li Feng was speechless to find Ran Yue enjoying the spectacle. Upon being scolded by Li Feng, Ran Yue blushed.
Pfft, it’s not like I’m not worried about you.
But Ran Yue also knew staying would only be a burden: "Take care of yourself."
Ran Yue said, then laid on the Thunder Tiger’s back, letting it take her away. Zeng Xingtian didn’t mind Ran Yue’s departure.
As for using the woman to blackmail Li Feng, Zeng Xingtian never considered it. Such despicable tactics are used by those lacking strength; with his current power, he could simply crush forward.
"Instead of worrying about that woman, you should worry about yourself."
"The sword just now was merely testing your depths. Did you really think Golden Core Late Stage only had this kind of power?"
Zeng Xingtian sneered as he glanced at Li Feng.
"Heh, then let me experience just how strong you are." Li Feng twisted his wrist, and the King Sword rose, as boundless Domineering Purple Flame from above the Golden Core transmitted from the sword hilt to the blade, with the Sword Qi swelling with the wind.
Li Feng’s cultivation was short, and he hadn’t comprehended any Sword Intent, but what he excelled at was dominance, and so his sword was summed up in two words: tyrannical.
Just like the sword’s name, King.
"Domineering Unmatched."
In an instant, Sword Qi reached a hundred meters, rushing towards the heavens. Li Feng looked at Zeng Xingtian ahead and directly swung the sword down.
In this strike, Li Feng infused all of his energy, even incorporating the Domineering Domain of the Overlord Beast understood in Nine Layers Mountain.
With the swing of the sword.
Space seemed to be cut, and the domineering aura poured down like a waterfall, with the powerful impact sweeping dust and rocks, causing earth to split and mountains to crumble.
Humph.
Zeng Xingtian snorted disdainfully, raising a sword to meet the attack. That one sword turned into a hundred streams, and the Sword Intent was as tumultuous as the sea, directly confronting the descending domineering Sword Qi.
Instantly, water and fire clashed, and a large mist rose, with the two Sword Qis colliding and shattering.
"Is this all?"
Zeng Xingtian smirked coldly. He had to admit this sword from Li Feng was somewhat strong. If he hadn’t advanced and was still at Golden Core Middle Stage Perfection, he might have really stumbled today.
But now, he had crossed that threshold.
Golden Core Late Stage, considered top battle strength in Ancestor Dragon City, where some weaker third-rank families don’t even have a Golden Core Late Stage expert.
With him, the Zeng family might not rise to a second-rank family in the short term, but it’s enough to secure their position among third-rank families and even strive for the top.
His Sword Dao isn’t the kind that ends with one burst; his sword is like a flowing stream, like a river, like a sea, with continuous Sword Intent and endless Sword Momentum.
Zeng Xingtian flicked his wrist, and the mist that arose was instantly stirred by his sword. In the next second, this endless mist was gulped by the Sword Qi, directly transforming into a Water Dragon.
Go.
The Water Dragon roared high, rushing into the sky, and then dove down from mid-air.
Let’s see how you’ll block this.
Li Feng looked up at the incoming Water Dragon. The previous sword had already depleted him significantly, and even though the Dual Core Golden Core quickly recovered, it couldn’t immediately unleash a sword like the last one again.
Li Feng’s shortcoming was apparent: a lack of accumulation, whilst conversely, Zeng Xingtian’s Sword Dao was indisputably complete. Li Feng could compete for a moment but obviously couldn’t endure.
