Chapter 31: Killer move - Stellar Annihilation!
"Hehehe!" Following the echoing arrow signal, the red-haired man's cold gaze fixated on Ling Feng. With a sinister grin, he remarked, "Kid, you've certainly made it easy for Senior Xiao and us to find you!"
"Senior Xiao? Xiao Qinggang?" Ling Feng's brow furrowed slightly. While unfamiliar with this particular name, the resemblance to Xiao Qingfeng suggested a possible brotherly connection.
"Killed the younger one, and now the elder one comes out too?" Ling Feng's expression turned grave, and his aura suddenly became more icy and stern.
"You've taken the life of Senior Xiao's younger brother, and today is the day you pay with your own!" The red-haired man, arms crossed in arrogance, stared at Ling Feng. "Don't even think about escaping. Senior Xiao and the others are nearby, your fate is sealed!"
Sure enough, as soon as the words fell, the surrounding forest rustled, and several figures shot up from the woods, swiftly arriving after a few leaps and bounds.
The lair of the Cloud-Striped Tiger wasn't far from the location where the Sunfire Crimson Fruit grew. Upon receiving the message, Xiao Qinggang rushed there, arriving in a mere instant.
"Liu Tang, you've done quite a splendid job this time!" Xiao Qinggang's face bore a sinister grin as he advanced towards Ling Feng step by step. His gaze was cold, resembling that of a ruthless beast.
"Hehe." The red-haired man stepped forward, pointing towards Ling Feng behind him. "This kid is truly naive, not bothering to keep his distance, simply paving his own path to death."
Xiao Qinggang's face twisted in a contorted expression, turning his once handsome features into a grim and terrifying visage. Grinding his teeth, he fixed a fierce gaze on Ling Feng and uttered menacingly, "You little mongrel, did you kill my brother?"
"So what if I did? He wanted to kill me, why shouldn't I kill him?" Ling Feng stared directly at Xiao Qinggang, his expression indifferent.
"Nonsense! What are you even? Can your pathetic life be mentioned in the same breath as my brother's? A scum like you should consider it an honor that my brother wanted to end you! You should have willingly offered your neck for his blade!"
Xiao Qinggang, resembling an enraged lion, emitted a powerful aura filled with murderous intent. This overwhelming presence aimed to intimidate Ling Feng directly with the imposing force of a Qi Sect powerhouse.
"Hahaha!" Ling Feng chuckled at Xiao Qinggang's words. He had never come across someone so shameless and audacious before.
"What are you laughing at!" Xiao Qinggang glared at Ling Feng, his tone icy. "Today, I'll use your blood to offer tribute to Qingfeng's spirit in heaven!"
Ling Feng's expression remained composed, resembling a calm and undisturbed well. He spoke in a deep, steady voice, "What's going on? Did the sect leader give you permission to come and end me?"
"Even at death's door, you believe the sect leader can intimidate me? In these dense, beast-infested woods, even if you meet your end, who's to say it was my doing?" Xiao Qinggang responded with an unwavering tone.
Ling Feng felt a subtle tightening in his chest. These people were distinct from Wang Tong and the other independent cultivators; they were inner disciples of the Wenxian Sect. In both qi cultivation methods and martial skills, they far surpassed what Wang Tong and his companions could match.
Faced with the coordinated assault of the five individuals and the watchful presence of Xiao Qinggang nearby, Ling Feng found himself in a decidedly unfavorable situation.
This was no longer the territory of the Wenxian Sect. The sect leader's token, gifted by Duanmu Qingshan, held no sway here. It's all up to me now!
With a contemptuous snort, Xiao Qinggang pointed a finger, his tone menacing, "You mongrel, today I'll break your limbs, let you experience the torment of a fate worse than death, and then send you to hell for repentance in front of Qingfeng!"
"Hehehe!" Liu Tang and the other four grinned savagely, their eyes revealing a brutal intent.
Clang!
Swinging his long sword, Ling Feng, with the Moon Slayer in hand, directed it diagonally towards the ground. He uttered coldly, "Do you intend to kill me with mere words?"
"Hehe!" Liu Tang grinned as he stepped forward. "Big brother, allow me to shed some of his blood first!"
"Go ahead!" Xiao Qinggang sneered. Liu Tang, his capable right-hand man, had a cultivation level reaching the ninth stage of Qi Condensation. Dealing with someone like Ling Feng was utterly without challenge.
"Kid, ending up in my hands, Liu Tang, will be the start of your nightmares!" Liu Tang drew the longsword hanging at his waist, his gaze chilling, resembling a lone wolf.
"You, a mere rat, have the audacity to spout such grandiosity?" Ling Feng casually swept his hand over the blade of the Moon Slayer, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. With an air of cold confidence, he challenged, "Bring it on!"
"Asking for death!" Liu Tang's face twisted into a sinister expression as he thrust his longsword horizontally towards Ling Feng.
This sword strike was intended to cut through Ling Feng's right hand tendons, testing how he would withstand the assault.
"Hmph!" Ling Feng snorted lightly. With the rapid execution of the Flashing Steps technique, he closed in on Liu Tang in the blink of an eye. The longsword darted forward, directly targeting Liu Tang's heart.
Liu Tang's eyelids twitched violently. Being in the ninth stage of Qi Formation, he quickly activated his protective true qi, deflecting Ling Feng's blade several inches away. This narrow escape allowed him to avoid Ling Feng's sword by a hair's breadth.
"You insolent whelp!" Liu Tang's eyes flared with anger. His momentary underestimation had nearly cost him his life at the hands of Ling Feng's sword, leaving him both shocked and infuriated.
Snarling in anger, Liu Tang's longsword resonated with surging true qi, creating a formidable half-inch thick wave of energy as he ruthlessly slashed it towards Ling Feng.
"Hmph, this strike will be the end of you!"
Ling Feng's gaze turned cold. The current situation was highly unfavorable for him. Despite receiving guidance from Duanmu Qingshan and mastering the Starshatter Sword Technique, enabling him to confront opponents of higher levels, the challenge remained formidable. Six adversaries with strengths surpassing even Xiao Qingfeng were closing in on him. As powerful as the Starshatter Sword Technique might be, it couldn't fully bridge such a substantial gap.
So, Ling Feng decided to take down one person forcefully, hoping it might have a certain deterrent effect. If the opponents became unsettled, he could then capitalize on the situation.
Clang!
With a sweeping motion, the Moon Slayer arced through the air!
The killer move of the Starshatter Sword Technique: Stellar Annihilation Strike!
In the blink of an eye, Liu Tang met his demise!
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