Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 455 - 453: Blood Cloud’s Killing Intent

He Qin’s figure quickly vanished over the horizon.

Bing Ruolan turned her head. Seeing Luo Feng still gazing in the direction He Qin had disappeared, she wrinkled her small nose and murmured, "If you couldn’t bear to part with her, why didn’t you ask her to stay?"

Luo Feng paused, then reached out to gently brush Bing Ruolan’s delicate nose. He smiled, "Ruolan, are you jealous?"

At Luo Feng’s affectionate gesture, Bing Ruolan’s elegant little face slowly blushed. She bit her lip and pouted, "Who would be jealous of a scoundrel like you? You’re so presumptuous, you lecher! HUMPH!"

With that, Bing Ruolan yanked the reins hard. The black-maned horse immediately broke into a full gallop, swift as a gale, covering a hundred feet in the blink of an eye.

This girl...

Watching Bing Ruolan’s retreating figure, Luo Feng smiled faintly, then urged his horse forward with his legs and gave chase.

WHOOSH!

A moment after they left, a faint glint of light streaked over from the distance, stopping where they had just parted ways.

The bloody light dissipated, revealing a cloaked figure: Blood Cloud, a captain of the Blood Saber Guards from the Blood Demon Sect.

"HEH HEH, I didn’t expect you to split up. That couldn’t be better! Kid, once the other captains arrive, that’ll be the day you die!"

Blood Cloud stared in the direction Luo Feng and Bing Ruolan had left, his eyes filled with killing intent. He gave a cold smirk, and his figure transformed into a blood shadow, silently streaking forward.

The news of the Duanmu Family’s destruction spread like a wildfire.

Everyone’s first reaction to the news was astonishment, followed by disbelief. When they learned that the one who had defeated Duanmuya, Duanmu Xiao, and many other masters was a boy of fifteen or sixteen, all their emotions turned to sheer shock.

The Duanmu Family was one of the six great families in the Flowing Cloud Region, boasting numerous masters, including four at the peak of the Ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm!

That these masters had all been killed by a teenager was news many found utterly incredible.

「Dayang City, City Lord Mansion.」

"HA HA HA... This kid is truly audacious, daring to do such a thing. What courage!"

In the main hall, Yang Dingtian paced back and forth, a letter in his hand. His face was slightly flushed with excitement, and he would burst into laughter from time to time.

Yang Wanyi hadn’t seen Yang Dingtian so happy in a long time. She moved gracefully, her long, narrow, captivating eyes looking curiously at the letter in Yang Dingtian’s hand.

"Father, what news has made you so happy?"

Yang Dingtian laughed heartily and handed the letter to Yang Wanyi. "Waner, see for yourself."

Yang Wanyi took the letter and scanned its contents. Her long eyelashes quivered slightly, and she covered her red lips with her jade-like hand, her full bosom outlining a breathtaking curve.

"The Duanmu Family in the Flowing Cloud Region has been destroyed! Duanmu Xiao, Duanmuya, all the Duanmu Family masters are dead! And the one who did all this was a teenager!"

Yang Dingtian nodded gently and looked at Yang Wanyi. "Waner, can you guess who this teenager is?"

"How would I know?"

Yang Wanyi shook her head slightly. Then, her gaze froze. After a moment of contemplation, her delicate brows rose as she said hesitantly, "Could it... be Luo Feng?"

"Exactly! Although many rumor that the Hu Family of Snow Valley was responsible, I don’t believe so."

Yang Dingtian smiled and said, "Do you remember when Luo Feng left Dayang City, saying he had important matters to attend to? That was around Duanmu Xiao’s fortieth birthday, and his age matches. He also had a history with the Duanmu Family."

Yang Wanyi rubbed her smooth forehead, her brows slightly furrowed. "But Duanmuya cultivated the Shattered Cold Palm of the Sky Sword Pavilion. Luo Feng shouldn’t be strong enough to defeat him."

"Others might not be able to, but Luo Feng could. He’s the one who maintained a nine-win streak against many young talents! His potential is extraordinary."

A smile appeared on Yang Dingtian’s face as he looked at Yang Wanyi. "Waner, you’ve found a good husband. I’m very satisfied with Luo Feng."

Yang Wanyi looked at Yang Dingtian’s smiling face and pursed her rosy lips, a trace of helplessness flashing in her bright eyes. I initially just wanted to use Luo Feng as a shield. I didn’t expect Father to be so pleased with him. Should I tell the truth?

After some thought, Yang Wanyi chose to remain silent. It was rare to see her father so happy, and she didn’t want to disappoint Yang Dingtian.

"COUGH..."

Yang Dingtian suddenly coughed.

"Father, are you alright?" Yang Wanyi’s brows furrowed slightly, a hint of concern in her bright eyes.

Yang Dingtian waved his hand, stopping Yang Wanyi from approaching. He smiled, "I’m fine. Luo Feng destroying the Duanmu Family might bring him trouble. Waner, go to Green Wood Peak and see if you can help him."

"But..."

Yang Wanyi bit her red lip, hesitating.

"Go. As his fiancée, you should share his burdens. I don’t want anything to happen to my precious son-in-law," Yang Dingtian said with a smile.

Who’s his fiancée...

Yang Wanyi’s face flushed slightly as she silently refuted this, but she nodded in agreement. Glancing at Yang Dingtian, she turned and walked out of the City Lord Mansion.

"COUGH..."

"PTOO!"

As soon as Yang Wanyi left, Yang Dingtian began to cough violently. His face suddenly turned red, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. The blood landed on the ground, immediately making a sizzling sound and emitting wisps of black miasma.

It seems my days are numbered.

Yang Dingtian looked at the blood on the ground and shook his head slightly. His gaze drifted outside the main hall as he smiled faintly. "I hope I can hold on until your wedding."

Outside the City Lord Mansion, Yang Wanyi stood on a tower, looking towards the main hall. Her long, fiery red dress danced in the wind, her curves fully revealed.

"Father..."

Her pearly white teeth bit down hard on her red lip. A flash of determination crossed Yang Wanyi’s eyes, as if she had made a decision. She channeled her Yuan Qi, transforming into a streak of crimson light that soared into the sky and shot towards the west.

「...」

The pitch-black night sky was adorned with a waning moon hanging high and countless stars that flickered in and out, like candles in the wind.

The nights on the Blood Roar Plains were always eerie and terrifying. Signs of human life were rare across thousands of square kilometers, an area dominated by countless Demon Beasts. Even the plants growing there were extremely dangerous—the slightest carelessness could lead to a gruesome death, leaving no corpse intact.

In a valley sheltered from the wind, two black-maned horses stood side-by-side, their eyes vigilantly scanning their surroundings. They trembled in fear amidst the sporadic roars of beasts.

"Ruolan, watch out! Mad Thunder Overturning Sky!"

A low shout erupted in the valley. Instantly, a brilliant saber light cleaved through the valley’s darkness, roaring towards a slender figure opposite.

"Spirit Rhino One Finger!"

Bing Ruolan, in a simple dress, her pale blue short hair dancing in the night wind. Each time she pointed her slender finger, it was accompanied by a spiral of finger force.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The finger force whistled out, each strike landing on the exact same spot of the saber light. By the fifth strike, the saber light could no longer withstand the assault and shattered completely, dissipating into nothingness.

HUFF...

After shattering the saber light, Bing Ruolan let out a soft breath. Her face was beaded with sweat, and her delicate nose flared rapidly, clearly showing her exhaustion.

"Ruolan, your Spirit Rhino Finger technique has improved again. It seems it won’t be long before you break through to the peak of the Eighth Stage of the Hell Realm. Congratulations."

Luo Feng walked over, smiling at Bing Ruolan.

"It’s all thanks to you practicing with me. Thank you."

Joy flickered in Bing Ruolan’s eyes, making them as bright as the stars in the night sky. With her sword sheathed behind her back, she playfully stuck out her pink tongue, her smile like a summer lotus, instantly refreshing to behold.

"I’m just an external factor. If you didn’t work hard yourself, you wouldn’t have improved so quickly."

Luo Feng shook his head.

It had been two days since they left Green Wood Peak.

During these two days, aside from traveling, they had dedicated all their time to cultivation.

Luo Feng’s Martial Arts were fierce and domineering, while Bing Ruolan’s were light and versatile. Their styles complemented each other perfectly, and training together proved to be highly effective.

In just two short days, Luo Feng’s comprehension of the Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist and the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique had deepened considerably. His cultivation was also steadily accumulating, and he felt a breakthrough wouldn’t be far off.

Bing Ruolan made even greater progress. Every time they sparred, Luo Feng would point out the flaws in her Martial Arts. He always hit the nail on the head, allowing her skills to advance by leaps and bounds. She was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Luo Feng walked to the side, then, as if remembering something, took a Red Gold Pill from his storage ring and handed it to Bing Ruolan.

"Ruolan, this is for you. Take it after you break through; it will help you reach the Ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm faster."

"This is... a Red Gold Pill?"

Bing Ruolan recognized the pill in her hand and paused in surprise before shaking her head. "You’re already at the Ninth-level Heavenly Court Realm. This Red Gold Pill is perfect for you. I don’t want it."

"Take it."

Luo Feng gently tapped Bing Ruolan’s nose, his expression firm. "I have another one. Besides, more than for myself, I don’t want to see you encounter danger."

Of the three Red Gold Pills, Luo Feng had left one for his father, Luotian, and still had one remaining.

"Alright."

Bing Ruolan understood the unspoken meaning in Luo Feng’s words. Her eyes sparkled, and a small smile touched her lips as she accepted the Red Gold Pill, nodding gently.

HOWL... HOWL... HOWL... HOWL...

The night wind howled, whistling through the crevices in the rocks above the valley, creating a series of piercing shrieks.

"Hm?"

Luo Feng suddenly sensed a hint of killing intent. He immediately stood up, frowning as he scanned the valley, his gaze sharp.

"Luo Feng, what’s wrong?"

Bing Ruolan also stood up and asked.

"It’s nothing. I was probably just imagining things," Luo Feng said with a smile, retracting his gaze.

"There are many Demon Beasts on the Blood Roar Plains, and also quite a few bandits. It’s better to be careful. I’ll go up and take a look," Bing Ruolan said, her figure flitting to the top of the valley.

"Ruolan." Luo Feng frowned slightly and quickly followed her.

The moonlight had dimmed at some point. The valley surroundings were pitch black, like ink.

RUSTLE... RUSTLE... RUSTLE...

Suddenly, a faint, almost imperceptible sound arose.

"Something’s coming."

Bing Ruolan’s delicate brows lifted, her bright eyes piercing the darkness as she looked ahead.

In the deep darkness, two crimson points of light slowly approached them from the distance.

By the faint moonlight, they could see the scarlet glow came from the eyes of a Demon Beast. It was a black, panther-like Demon Beast, its glossy jet-black fur almost invisible in the darkness. The creature was covered in Scale Armor, and its pair of blood-red eyes stared intently at Luo Feng and Bing Ruolan.

CLANG.

Her sword unsheathed, Bing Ruolan thrust it out. Sharp Sword Qi sliced through the night sky in a breathtaking arc, leaving a deep gash in the ground at the Demon Beast’s feet.

AWOO...

Terrified by the Sword Qi, the Demon Beast cried out mournfully, turned, and fled.