Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 725 - 723: Let’s Go Find Senior Brother Luo Feng

Chapter 725: Chapter 723: Let’s Go Find Senior Brother Luo Feng

"Inner Sect Disciple of Linglong Hall, Luo Feng."

These simple words, as if possessing a special magic, caused everyone to freeze on the spot.

Cui Lang, his face covered in blood, stood agape, dumbfounded, only an incredulous gasp escaping his throat.

Even after Luo Feng and Qing Ling disappeared, the entire second floor of the tavern remained silent.

"He... he is really Luo Feng?"

After a long time, a rtiad influencer swallowed and couldn’t help but ask aloud.

"There should be no mistake."

Another person nodded, saying, "I have seen the Twelve Golden Palace assessment of the Six Southern Domains and met Luo Feng a few times."

At these words, audible gasps sounded around the room.

"I didn’t expect he really came to the Imperial City. Cui Lang has late-stage Third Level Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivation, yet he couldn’t even withstand one punch from him. What level of cultivation does Luo Feng have now?"

"I don’t know. But judging from the power of that punch, he should have already stepped into the Fourth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, or even quite possibly, he’s a Fifth Level Martial Artist."

"Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm! You must be joking. I also attended the Twelve Golden Palace assessment of the Six Southern Domains. At that time, Luo Feng was only at the Third Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. In the entire Canglang Dynasty, I doubt anyone could break through from the Third Level to the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm in just three months."

"From ancient times to the present, no one has ever won three consecutive championships in the Twelve Golden Palace assessment. Nor has any academy student ever challenged a New Dragon List expert!"

"That’s true. Luo Feng always does the unexpected; we really can’t measure him by common sense. It’s amazing that such a person has emerged from the remote Flowing Cloud Region."

"What do you all think? The life-and-death duel is the day after tomorrow. Who will win, Luo Feng or Yi Tian?"

"Yi Tian stepped into the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm long ago. Moreover, the Cultivation Technique he practices, Floating Snow Qixuan Strength, can freeze a Martial Artist’s Yuan Qi; it’s extremely vicious. Compared to Yi Tian, Luo Feng is probably still significantly weaker."

One person said, "Yi Tian simply can’t lose! All my wealth is riding on him. If he loses, I’m ruined."

"Me too! I bet one thousand second-grade Yuan Stones on Yi Tian."

"Three thousand for me."

"Five hundred..."

The rtiad influencers present discussed passionately, each expressing their own opinions.

On the third floor of the tavern, the window of a private room slammed shut with a BANG!

By the window in that room stood four graceful figures. They were Ling Qingwu, whom Luo Feng had met in the Red Dragon Mountain Range, and Lin Yue’er, Nanxuan, and Fang Lin, three Disciples of Linglong Hall.

Having closed the small window, Nanxuan, who had a cute, round face and a lively personality, imitated Luo Feng’s earlier demeanor. She took a few slow steps forward and said in a deep voice, "I am Luo Feng, a Disciple of Linglong Hall."

Once her words fell, she looked at the other three with her bright, big eyes and giggled. "My three Senior Sisters, do you think my imitation was good?"

"Very similar..."

Lin Yue’er’s red lips curved into an alluring smile. Recalling that handsome face, she said with some emotion, "I never expected he was Senior Brother Luo Feng."

"Mmm. He’s indeed exceptionally talented. No wonder the Second Hall Master insisted on taking him as a Disciple back then."

Fang Lin nodded. Seeing Ling Qingwu’s calm expression beside her, she couldn’t help but ask, "Senior Sister, why don’t you seem surprised at all?"

Ling Qingwu replied calmly, "Why would I be surprised?"

Nanxuan blinked and giggled. "Senior Sister, you must have known he was Luo Feng all along, right? Is that why you gave him the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill you worked so hard to obtain back then?"

Ling Qingwu’s Daimei twitched slightly. She extended a jade-like finger and flicked Nanxuan’s forehead, chiding, "You’re always letting your imagination run wild. He saved the three of you, so naturally, I had to show my appreciation. As for you sneaking into the Red Dragon Mountain Range last time, I haven’t even dealt with that yet..."

"Senior Sister, you’re bullying me! Senior Sister Yue’er, let’s go find Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

Nanxuan ran behind Lin Yue’er and made a face at Ling Qingwu.

A wry smile appeared on Lin Yue’er’s face. "Nanxuan, stop fooling around. We came to the Imperial City this time with important business to attend to."

Hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the room turned solemn; even Nanxuan looked serious.

This time, Shui Linglong was severely injured. The Linglong Hall Master was enraged and had decided to avenge Shui Linglong. Ling Qingwu and the other three had come to the Imperial City for two reasons: first, under Shui Linglong’s orders, to ensure Luo Feng’s safety; and second, to investigate the whereabouts of the Blood Demon Sect Demon Generals who had besieged Shui Linglong.

"Since Luo Feng is fine, let’s first investigate the Demon Sect’s matters," Ling Qingwu instructed.

"Yes!"

Lin Yue’er and the other two disciples agreed, then turned to leave the private room.

Ling Qingwu took a few steps, then suddenly stopped. Her gaze drifted towards the direction where Luo Feng had disappeared, a peculiar light flashing in her eyes as she murmured to herself, In such a short time, he actually reached the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Can a single Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill truly have such a miraculous effect?

Exhaling softly, Ling Qingwu withdrew her gaze and left the tavern with Lin Yue’er and the others.

「Thirty miles southwest of the Imperial City」

Several dozen mountain peaks encircled a valley. These peaks stretched continuously, their heights varying, some majestic and towering, others perilous and sharp as swords. Nestled among them was a lake, its waters a clear, emerald green. Vague, massive shadows could be seen shuttling back and forth within its depths.

WHOOSH... WHOOSH...

A light breeze swept past, causing the water’s surface to ripple and gleam. The wind, as it passed through the mountain peaks, created a crisp, melodious sound, like the cry of a phoenix.

This was the autumn hunting grounds of the Canglang Dynasty’s imperial family: Phoenix Soaring Mountain.

At this moment, on the lake in the center of Phoenix Soaring Mountain, floated a massive arena, thirty-three meters high and a kilometer in both length and width. As the sun set in the west, its golden rays bathed the arena in a glittering light, a truly spectacular sight.

Beside the lake, two young men on horseback rode side by side.

The one on the left had a cold, stern gaze, a hint of arrogance subtly showing in his eyes. It was none other than Yi Tian, who had agreed to a life-and-death duel with Luo Feng!

The young man beside him, about seventeen or eighteen years old, had rosy lips and white teeth. He wore magnificent, gold-trimmed robes, exuding an air of pampered nobility.

The young man gazed at the massive arena in the lake, flicked his reins, and said to Yi Tian with a smile, "Yi Tian, what do you think of this dueling site I’ve prepared for you? It can hold millions of spectators and cost nearly two hundred thousand second-grade Yuan Stones to build."

"Not bad. Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Yi Tian glanced at the arena on the lake and replied casually.

The youth in magnificent robes was the current Crown Prince of the Canglang Dynasty. Hearing Yi Tian’s words, a smile spread across his face. "It’s good as long as you’re satisfied. The day after tomorrow is the decisive battle. Don’t you need to cultivate now? I received news that Luo Feng has appeared in the Imperial City. Furthermore, he defeated Cui Lang in a single move. His cultivation has likely reached the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

"Is Your Highness worried that I’ll lose to Luo Feng?"

Even though Yi Tian knew the other party was the Crown Prince—second only to the Emperor and above all others—his words held not a trace of respect.

"Of course not..." The Crown Prince quickly shook his head. "But, everyone knows I’m supporting you. If you were to lose..."

"There are no ’ifs’."

Yi Tian interrupted the Crown Prince, his eyes revealing immense confidence. He extended his hand, and a faint blue sphere of light began to form in his palm, within which faint purple wisps could be seen.

The moment the blue sphere appeared, the surrounding air temperature plummeted. The surface of the nearby lake rapidly froze over, and the terrifying chill made the Crown Prince shiver involuntarily.

"The Blue Snow Realm!"

Seeing the blue sphere in Yi Tian’s hand, the Crown Prince’s eyes flashed.

Yi Tian smiled smugly and said, "I’ve cultivated my Floating Snow Qixuan Strength to the sixth stage, the Blue Snow Realm. I’m just one step away from Great Accomplishment, reaching the Purple Snow Realm. Moreover, Father has infused his Origin Yuan Qi into my body. Below the Sixth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, no one is my opponent now!"

"The Azure Cloud Marquis infused his Origin Yuan Qi into you!"

Surprise and delight showed on the Crown Prince’s face. The Azure Cloud Marquis was a True Yuan Realm expert; his Origin Yuan Qi was immensely powerful, enough to decide the outcome of a duel.

Within the dynasty, the Azure Cloud Marquis was one of his supporters. If Yi Tian could win, it would also enhance the Crown Prince’s own prestige before the court and the people.

"Correct. Before me now, Luo Feng is no different from an ant!"

Yi Tian’s gaze was like lightning, darting about. With a clench of his right hand, the blue sphere exploded, and the terrifying coldness in the surroundings instantly receded.

CRASH!

Just then, the ice on the nearby lake suddenly cracked open, sending monstrous waves surging. From within the waves, a horrifying giant fish, five or six meters long, leaped into the air, pouncing towards the two of them.

"AH! Yi Tian, save me!"

The Crown Prince’s expression changed drastically. With a THUD, he tumbled off his horse.

Yi Tian remained composed. He reached out and struck, a blue palm image whistling forth.

CRACKLE...

An intense cold permeated the air. Within moments, the surging water turned to ice crystals. The enormous, monstrous fish was also frozen solid into an ice sculpture, glinting under the blood-red sun.

His Highness the Crown Prince scrambled up from the ground. Looking at the monstrous fish with lingering fear, he said to Yi Tian, "Yi Tian, it’s a good thing you were here."

A flicker of disdain passed through the depths of Yi Tian’s eyes. Such a person is worthy to be the Crown Prince?

However, it was precisely because of this person’s cowardly and incompetent nature that he could be used by him. The current Emperor’s health was deteriorating daily, his life hanging by a thread. In the future, once the Crown Prince ascended the throne, their Qingyun Mansion would rise even higher. They might even be able to control the Emperor to command the nobles, making the entire Canglang Dynasty a treasure in Qingyun Mansion’s pocket!

At this thought, a smile appeared on Yi Tian’s face. "Your Highness, this lake connects to the boundless ocean of the North Sea. There are many powerful Demon Beasts within. Let’s head back." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Alright."

The Crown Prince had no desire to linger either. He nodded, mounted his horse, and the two of them spurred their horses, galloping back the way they had come.

「Night fell, and the stars shone brilliantly.」

From the countless waterways of Azure Sky City, wisps of light mist arose, rendered dreamlike and hazy by the moonlight. Viewed from afar, the entire Azure Sky City resembled a beautiful piece of jade, an almost unearthly sight.

In an upper room of a tavern, Luo Feng gazed at Qing Ling’s small, peacefully sleeping face on the adjacent bed, a wry smile touching his lips.

After leaving the previous tavern, it was already late. He decided to visit Yue Haitang at the Moon Mansion the next day, so he found another tavern to stay the night.

He had initially intended to get two rooms, but Qing Ling absolutely refused to be separated from him. Helpless, he could only share one room. In any case, he planned to cultivate all night.