Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 499 - 497: Killed with a Single Slash

An immense surprise made Luo Feng burst into uproarious laughter.

Opening the Heaven Gate and breaking through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm was a dream for countless Martial Artists.

Even with his eyes closed, he could clearly sense the surrounding Yuan Qi, as if it were his own limbs, ready to be commanded and utilized at will.

Martial Artists in the Meridian Wheel Realm could only rely on their physical strength. Only upon stepping into the Spiritual Rotation Realm could they transcend the limitations of their physical bodies. Then, they could utilize the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth, perform void flight, and even alter their physical forms to prolong their lifespan.

Below, the three disciples of the Sky Sword Pavilion, who were attacking Yang Wanyi with all their might, sensed the disturbance in the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth and looked up ahead.

The Seven Colour Light Pillar in the canyon had vanished at some unknown point. Luo Feng now hovered in the void, standing effortlessly in mid-air, his posture carefree and poised.

"He broke through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm!"

"How is that possible? The Spiritual Rotation Realm is the first major hurdle for Martial Artists. How could he break through so easily? Even with the power of the Seven Colour Rainbow Bridge, it shouldn’t be this fast!"

"But he can hover in the void; he must undoubtedly be in the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

Seeing Luo Feng hovering in mid-air, the faces of the Sky Sword Pavilion disciples filled with shock. This was especially true for Liu Jinshi; it had taken him half a month of secluded cultivation to break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm!

While Martial Artists who reached the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm were numerous, those who had truly managed to successfully break *into* this realm in the first place were few and far between, a testament to its profound difficulty.

It was akin to carps leaping through the Dragon Gate; beneath it lay the countless skeletal remains of Martial Artists who had failed.

He truly stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm! I wasn’t mistaken about him; his talent surpasses even Lu Xiao Yun’s. In this Golden Palace assessment, he’s certain to top the Martial Champion List.

Yang Wanyi gazed at the spirited young man hovering in mid-air. She took a shallow breath, a smile gracing the corners of her rosy lips, genuinely happy for Luo Feng’s breakthrough.

"So what if he broke through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm? Regardless, both of you will die here today!"

Luo Feng’s breakthrough into the Spiritual Rotation Realm deeply provoked Liu Jinshi, causing the flames of jealousy in his heart to burn even fiercer.

"Kill them!"

At his command, Liu Jinshi was the first to lunge at Yang Wanyi, with the other two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples following closely behind, letting out long howls.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the three pounce towards Yang Wanyi, Luo Feng snorted coldly. He formed his hand into a blade edge and slashed down through the air.

WHOOSH!

Yuan Qi converged into a massive Saber Qi, enveloping all three Sky Sword Pavilion disciples. The Saber Qi stirred the air, creating a violent gale that emitted a mournful wail.

"Be careful!"

Liu Jinshi and the other two, sensing the murderous intent, slowed their advance.

BOOM!

The Saber Qi viciously struck the ground five meters in front of Yang Wanyi. The earth trembled, and a horrifying gash, a saber mark over ten meters long, was rent open in the ground.

Such formidable power! This is the strength of a Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist.

Luo Feng’s eyes flashed. Previously, the might of his full-powered attacks was merely at this level. Yet now, a casual wave of his hand unleashed power that seemed even greater than his previous all-out efforts.

"Brat, don’t think that just because you’ve broken through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, you can look down on everyone! Senior Brother Liu, I’ll handle this brat; you two deal with that woman."

Forced back by Luo Feng’s Saber Qi, the short Sky Sword Pavilion disciple was enraged. He said to Liu Jinshi,

"Good! This brat snatched my Seven Coloured Rainbow Bridge. Don’t let him die too easily." Liu Jinshi’s eye twitched as he thought of the Seven Coloured Rainbow Bridge that should have been his, and he spoke with malice.

The short Martial Artist licked his lips, his venomous eyes fixed on Luo Feng as a sinister smile spread across his face. "Senior Brother Liu, rest assured. I’ll make him understand what it truly means to wish for death."

As he spoke, the short Martial Artist let out a long howl, gripped his sword tightly, and soared into the sky, charging towards Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng!"

Seeing the short man charge at Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi’s delicate brows furrowed. The fiery glow around her flickered as she prepared to intervene.

"Yang Wanyi, he’s as good as dead! You should worry about your own life! Blood Cloud Life-Seizing Sword!"

Liu Jinshi snorted coldly. His longsword vibrated, and with a casual wave, he unleashed a sharp Sword Qi, blocking Yang Wanyi’s path. He then attacked her in concert with the other Sky Sword Pavilion disciple.

Although Yang Wanyi was worried about Luo Feng, she was too pressed by her two assailants to offer aid and could only focus on defending herself with all her might.

She’s injured...

Luo Feng frowned as he saw Yang Wanyi being forced back by Liu Jinshi and the other disciple. Her figure was unsteady, and her aura was considerably weaker than normal.

Just then, a rushing sound cut through the air from the side as the short Martial Artist launched an attack from above.

Luo Feng’s eyes glinted. His figure slid back a dozen meters, effortlessly evading the sword strike.

"Brat, you dare to look away while fighting me?" The short Martial Artist’s sinister gaze fixed on Luo Feng, a mocking sneer on his face.

Luo Feng met the short Martial Artist’s gaze and said calmly, "You seem quite confident that you have me beaten?"

The short Martial Artist flicked his sword, scattering a cold light, and sneered, "Although we’re both first-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists, there’s a difference in strength. I entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm a year ago; you’ve only just broken through. Killing you will be as easy as eating or drinking."

Gazing at Luo Feng with a predatory amusement, the short Martial Artist said grimly, "If you want a quick death, end yourself now. Otherwise, fall into my hands, and I’ll make you wish you were never born."

CLANG!

The Rage Flame Knife was unsheathed. Luo Feng sneered, "Just you?"

"Hmph! It seems you prefer the hard way!"

The short Martial Artist gave a savage grin. His figure trembled, and a blood-red light around him coalesced into a crystalline Sword Qi, sharply defined and radiating an immense, cutting aura.

"Flame Crystal Sword Qi!"

Stepping onto the void, the short Martial Artist’s figure ascended. Midway, he abruptly changed direction, shooting towards Luo Feng with boundless murderous intent.

Even before he arrived, the razor-sharp Sword Qi roiled the air for dozens of meters around, its pervasive sharpness tearing countless fissures in the atmosphere.

Facing the crimson Sword Qi that filled the sky, Luo Feng’s expression remained calm as he brandished the Rage Flame Knife and slashed.

SWISH!

The blade moved so fast it vanished from sight, leaving no trace but a colossal blade light that roared forth.

This time, Luo Feng unleashed his full strength. The massive blade light, imbued with Grand Momentum, caused the air before it to explode layer by layer, shattering like crystal into countless fissures. It carried a terrifying might, as if capable of sundering the heavens and earth.

RUMBLE!

The blade light slammed into the massive Sword Qi, erupting in a deafening, thunderous explosion.

CRACK!

A fracturing sound was heard as cracks began to spiderweb across the Flame Crystal Sword Qi, rapidly growing larger.

"Impossible!"

The short Martial Artist stared, his eyes wide and bloodshot, as the cracks on his Sword Qi expanded. His features contorted as he desperately channeled his Yuan Qi, trying to stabilize the attack.

BOOM!

The blade light flashed, tearing through the air and then the Sword Qi. It continued onward to carve a massive fissure into a distant hill, as if cleaving it in two with a single strike.

The short Martial Artist watched his own body plummet, his face frozen in the terror and disbelief of his final moments.

He couldn’t comprehend how his opponent, who had just broken through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, could possess such abundant Yuan Qi!

I thought you could last a few more exchanges. A pity...

Luo Feng watched the short Martial Artist’s body fall, shaking his head slightly.

Given his strength, he wouldn’t have been killed so easily if he had gone all out from the beginning.

However, this world had no room for "if onlys."

"Junior Brother Zhao!"

Seeing Junior Brother Zhao cleaved in two, Liu Jinshi, who was still attacking Yang Wanyi, stared wide-eyed, scarcely believing what he saw.

Although Junior Brother Zhao’s cultivation was only at the first level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, his Swordsmanship was commendable. Coupled with a year of experience in the realm, his strength was not to be underestimated. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to pass the Sky Sword Pavilion’s Inner Sect Disciple examination.

Many Outer Sect Disciples of the Sky Sword Pavilion were in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, but only the elite among them could pass the examination to become Inner Sect Disciples. Ordinary first-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists stood no chance against such individuals.

Liu Jinshi had initially assumed Junior Brother Zhao would easily dispatch Luo Feng, who had just broken through. The reality, however, was the complete opposite.

Junior Brother Zhao had been slain in a single strike, utterly powerless to resist!

This stark contrast stunned Liu Jinshi and the remaining Sky Sword Pavilion disciple; they found it difficult to accept.

Yang Wanyi, injured and besieged by the two, had been at a disadvantage. However, seeing their momentary shock, she knew this was a golden opportunity.

"Tianluo Burning Field!"

Gritting her silver teeth, a fiery glint flashed in Yang Wanyi’s crystal-clear eyes. She formed a Spirit Jue with her hands and pointed into the void.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Clusters of Yuan Qi flames erupted into existence, swelling rapidly in the wind as they roared towards Liu Jinshi.

The dazzling glare of the flames illuminated the canyon, making it seem like they were engulfed in volcanic lava.

"Not good!"

Sensing the seething Fire Yuan Qi around him, Liu Jinshi’s expression changed drastically, and he instantly erupted with his own Yuan Qi.

BOOM!

A crimson Sword Gang shot skyward, attempting to block the encroaching inferno.

However, he was a fraction too slow. A massive gout of flame brushed past him, and amidst a horrifying scream, his entire right arm was instantly vaporized.

"Flee!"

With a roar, Liu Jinshi burst through the wall of fire. His figure soared into the air, transforming into a crimson streak as he fled towards the canyon exit.

"Senior Brother Liu, wait for me!" The remaining Sky Sword Pavilion disciple’s face turned deathly pale. He activated his Light Martial Arts, preparing to escape.

"You think you can just injure someone and then leave? Things aren’t that simple in this world!"

Luo Feng’s icy voice, filled with ruthless killing intent, echoed through the canyon.

Qi Dragons swirled around Luo Feng as he pushed his Teng Dragon’s Step to its absolute limit, tearing through the air in pursuit. His right hand gripped his saber’s hilt, locking onto the fleeing disciple as he slashed out.

BOOM!

A clap like thunder resounded through the canyon as an arcing blade light, resembling a bolt of lightning, shot forward.

"Senior Brother Liu, save—"

The Sky Sword Pavilion disciple fleeing at the rear suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold. Turning, he saw the massive blade light bearing down on him and was scared witless. He opened his mouth to cry for help, but before he could finish, his head was lopped off. Blood gushed forth, showering down like a crimson rain.

"Brat! I, Liu Jinshi, swear an oath of eternal enmity with you!"

Witnessing another of his companions slain, Liu Jinshi’s eyes turned blood-red, looking as if they would burst from their sockets.

You’ll stay as well.

Luo Feng looked at Liu Jinshi, his gaze glacial.

It went without saying that the one capable of injuring Yang Wanyi had to be Liu Jinshi, with his second-level Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivation.

This man must die!