Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 494 - 492: Taking Advantage of You

The fiery light entered the canopy of the tree and extended out the other side.

SHRIEK!

A horrific scream echoed as a dark shadow fell from the tree canopy—a blood-red spider.

The spider was as large as a grindstone. Its belly had a fist-sized hole from which foul-smelling, crimson blood slowly trickled out.

"It’s a Black-Blood Red Cloud Spider."

Upon seeing the spider corpse on the ground, Yang Wanyi’s delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Although the Black-Blood Red Cloud Spider was an advanced demon beast of the fourth rank, its toxin was extremely potent. Martial Artists at the Spiritual Rotation Realm would not be able to survive for two hours if splashed with its saliva. It was truly horrific.

Danger lurks at every corner here, Luo Feng thought with a surge of emotion. Two hours after they had left the cave, they had encountered nearly ten demon beasts along the way.

Moreover, the blood mist in this place could interfere with Soul Power, and Luo Feng’s sensory abilities were greatly diminished.

Yang Wanyi’s dainty nose was already dotted with crystalline beads of sweat as she asked, "How much further do we have to go?"

Luo Feng checked the map. "It should be another two hours’ journey."

"Two hours?"

Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes lit up as she said, "Let’s speed up then."

Luo Feng nodded. From the conversation with the two martial artists, he knew they were not the only ones aware of the Yuan Spirit Vein’s emergence. Others were also searching for it, and they had to reach it before them.

"Let’s continue on. You follow behind me," Luo Feng said, turning to Yang Wanyi.

"I’ll go in front." Seeing Luo Feng about to move, Yang Wanyi reached out to stop him. If they encountered a demon beast, the person in front would certainly be attacked first.

Luo Feng shook his head and flatly refused, "My senses are sharper than yours. If there’s a demon beast, I can detect it earlier."

Hearing this, despite her reluctance, Yang Wanyi had to admit that Luo Feng spoke the truth.

Ever since they had entered the Blood-colored Wilderness, every time danger arose, Luo Feng was always the first to perceive it, just like with the recent Black-Blood Red Cloud Spider.

WHOOSH!

Without another word, Luo Feng executed Teng Dragon’s Step and sprinted into the tangled forest, with Yang Wanyi following closely behind.

Along the way, Luo Feng disregarded the mental toll and unleashed his Soul Power to its fullest, immediately avoiding any dangerous aura he detected.

They covered several tens of li and were attacked by only two demon beasts, both of which were merely fourth-rank and easily dealt with.

Although she had long sensed that Luo Feng’s perception was unusually keen, the current reality still left Yang Wanyi deeply shocked.

This was the Blood-colored Wilderness, known as the graveyard of martial artists. Encountering only two demon beasts over several tens of li was nothing short of a miracle.

Has he cultivated some sort of martial art that enhances perception? Following behind, Yang Wanyi gazed at Luo Feng’s back, her eyes glinting with a peculiar light.

Her cultivation was at the second stratum of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, yet her perception was inferior to his. If he hadn’t cultivated some martial art to enhance perception, it would be too terrifying!

As they ventured deeper, the dangerous auras in the wilderness grew more numerous. Finally, while passing through a dense forest, they faced their third demon beast attack, encountering a pack of Red-Blood Devil Wolves.

Red-Blood Devil Wolves were top-tier fourth-rank demon beasts; their strength was not considered very high within the Blood-colored Wilderness.

However, these demon beasts were as fast as lightning and always moved in packs. If one were surrounded by them, it would be a nightmare even for martial artists at the peak of the Heavenly Court Realm, or those at the first stratum of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Inside the dense forest, a sinister wind howled, causing the leaves to rustle chaotically, producing a heart-palpitating sound.

Between the dark trees, pairs of crimson gleams flickered incessantly, emitting a bloodthirsty and savage aura.

Through the dim light filtering through gaps in the leaves, they could discern that these crimson gleams were the eyes of colossal red wolves, each the size of a water buffalo.

These giant wolves were covered in shaggy, fiery-red fur that seemed to leap like burning flames in the sinister wind. Their fangs were like daggers, and their eyes, glinting with ferocious light, gradually closed in on the two figures in the center of the dense forest.

"It’s Red-Blood Devil Wolves."

Yang Wanyi looked at the surrounding Red-Blood Devil Wolves, her delicate eyebrows knitting slightly.

Red-Blood Devil Wolves were bloodthirsty and savage. They would never give up until they achieved their objective, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

Luo Feng slowly drew the Rage Flame Knife, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as he coldly said, "It seems we’ll have to kill them all to proceed."

Yang Wanyi nodded slightly, the vital energy around her surging as she readied herself. Her beautiful eyes twinkled, and she turned to Luo Feng with interest, "Luo Feng, I won’t use the Tianluo Flame Shine Art. How about we compete to see who kills the most Red-Blood Devil Wolves?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Alright. But I don’t want to take advantage of you; I won’t use martial arts either," Luo Feng said with a faint smile.

Perhaps thinking of another meaning of ’taking advantage,’ Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes flashed, and she pursed her lips, giggling, "Then you’re bound to lose."

"That remains to be seen."

ROAR!

A wolf’s howl suddenly echoed from somewhere, and the surrounding Red-Blood Devil Wolves immediately pounced from all directions, their Demon Qi soaring, their frenzy absolute.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The foremost Red-Blood Devil Wolves attacked first. Leaping from twenty meters away, their sharp claws glinted with a chilling light, aiming to tear Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi to shreds.

"Strike!"

Luo Feng didn’t even lift his eyes as he channeled Yuan Qi into his Rage Flame Knife. With a simple, unadorned slash, he unleashed a half-moon blade aura several meters long.

HISSS! HISSS! HISSS! HISSS!

The blade aura swept out with unstoppable momentum. All Red-Blood Devil Wolves in its path were sliced in two, their crimson blood spilling onto the ground.

Yang Wanyi also opted for a simple approach. She repeatedly flicked her jade-like fingers, sending out a fireball with each flick. The fireballs exploded on impact, instantly charring any nearby Red-Blood Devil Wolf. Her speed in dispatching them was even slightly faster than Luo Feng’s.

Agonized howls rang out continuously. In an instant, the two of them had slain over a dozen Red-Blood Devil Wolves.

Even so, the other Red-Blood Devil Wolves showed no signs of retreating, roaring and howling as they charged at the pair with even greater ferocity.

Ordinary martial artists would likely lose their composure when faced with such a crazed onslaught.

However, Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, facing the Red-Blood Devil Wolves swarming from all directions, remained perfectly calm, attacking methodically. No Red-Blood Devil Wolf could get within ten steps of them.

In less than half an incense stick’s time, not a single Red-Blood Devil Wolf remained standing in the dense forest. Corpses littered the ground, and blood pooled everywhere.

Yang Wanyi retracted her aura, her slender, limpid eyes gazing at Luo Feng as she smiled sweetly, "Fifty-six."

Luo Feng touched his nose. "I also got fifty-six."

Yang Wanyi pouted her rosy lips, her eyes showing a hint of unwillingness. "I didn’t expect it to be a tie."

"Who said it’s a tie?"

Luo Feng smiled faintly. As Yang Wanyi watched in confusion, he shot forward like a large bird, gliding over twenty meters through the air. He then fiercely slashed his Rage Flame Knife at a large tree.

CRACK!

The large tree was split in two, its smooth, mirror-like cut surfaces falling to either side, revealing a Red-Blood Devil Wolf behind it.

This Red-Blood Devil Wolf was a size larger than the average ones; it was likely the leader of this pack.

CLANG!

With a flick of his wrist, Luo Feng sheathed the Rage Flame Knife. At the same moment, a clear line of blood appeared on the Red-Blood Devil Wolf leader’s forehead. Its body split down the middle and collapsed with a thud.

"Fifty-seven."

Luo Feng turned back to Yang Wanyi, a smile on his face.

"You... your perception is stronger than mine. This victory isn’t fair. We’ll have a rematch next time," Yang Wanyi argued, biting her red lip with her pearly teeth.

"You lost, I won."

Looking at Yang Wanyi’s flushed face, Luo Feng smiled, his words final, and turned to walk ahead.

Yang Wanyi was usually arrogant and overbearing. Being able to best her this time gave Luo Feng a secret sense of satisfaction.

Gazing at Luo Feng’s departing back, Yang Wanyi clenched her small fists. She wanted to argue further, but after a moment, she stomped her foot and grumbled petulantly, "To think I came all this way to the Blood-colored Wilderness to help you break through your cultivation, and you don’t even know how to be a little chivalrous..."

After muttering a few more words, Yang Wanyi snorted through her delicate nose. Worried that Luo Feng might encounter more danger, she quickened her pace to catch up.

The rest of the journey was uneventful. After traveling another ten-plus li, Luo Feng felt the surrounding Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi grow denser, and he stopped.

"The place marked on the map is just ahead."

After carefully examining the map, Luo Feng looked up at the area in front, his voice tinged with excitement.

Yang Wanyi also sensed the change in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi. Looking back at the excited Luo Feng, a smile appeared on her pretty face. "The Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi here is so dense. It seems there really might be a Yuan Spirit Vein emerging."

"Mm," Luo Feng nodded, his heart pounding with excitement. "I sense that the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi to the northwest seems a bit unusual. Let’s go check it out."

"Alright."

The two quickened their pace, employing Light Martial Arts as they flew towards the northwest.

After advancing a few more miles, they entered a gigantic canyon.

The canyon spanned several miles. It was lush, filled with towering trees over a hundred meters tall that cast deep shadows. The ground was covered in various plants, and vibrant, multi-colored flowers dotted the landscape. The dense Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi converged here, forming a faint mist that mingled with the floral aromas. It was like a paradise on earth, a breathtaking sight.

"Eh, that’s Rain Heart Bamboo Knotgrass, that’s Sky Orchid Flower, and that’s Azure Water Cold Grass..." Yang Wanyi remarked, recognizing several plant species around them. A hint of astonishment appeared in her beautiful eyes. "These plants shouldn’t be in the Blood-colored Wilderness. Something’s unusual here."

Luo Feng nodded. This canyon felt like a different world compared to the rest of the Blood-colored Wilderness. The density of the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi was abnormally high.

Closing his eyes, Luo Feng released his Soul Power to explore the canyon.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, frowning slightly. "Strange."

"What is it?" Yang Wanyi asked, glancing at him.

Luo Feng gazed into the depths of the canyon and said, "I sense a very large Yuan Qi fluctuation deep within the canyon’s center, underground. It feels like it’s about to erupt from the earth."

Yang Wanyi’s pretty face showed shock. Then, her bright eyes sparkled with delight as she exclaimed, "That’s a sign of the Yuan Spirit Vein surfacing! Luo Feng, our gamble paid off! A Yuan Spirit Vein is indeed here, about to emerge. It should be able to help you break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm!"