Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 501 - 499: Teng Dragon’s Step Perfected!

The night was as dark as ink, with a scattering of stars.

The night in the Blood-colored Wilderness was always quiet and desolate. Apart from occasional dull beast roars from unknown locations, only the faint whispers of the wind could be heard.

Halfway up a desolate mountain, faint flickers of firelight could be seen emerging from a cave, adding a touch of vitality to the quiet and desolate night.

Inside the cave, the campfire flickered, orange flames licking at the roasting meat. Occasionally, droplets of oil fell, making a CRACKLING sound.

Yang Wanyi, draped in a beast skin, sat in the cave, her snowy, delicate chin resting on her knees. Her beautiful eyes watched Luo Feng, who was focused on turning the meat over the fire, a faint smile on her lips.

For some reason, this moment, this scene, reminded her of the adventures she had with Yang Dingtian in her childhood.

Everything felt so familiar.

"It’s ready!"

The sudden voice startled Yang Wanyi from her reminiscence. Luo Feng removed a piece of roast, gently blew on it twice, and passed it to Yang Wanyi with a smile, saying, "Try this."

Pulled from her trance, a faint blush colored Yang Wanyi’s cheeks. Luckily, the firelight concealed it.

Yang Wanyi nodded and took the roast. After taking a small bite, her eyes, already bright, shone with delight. "This is good. I didn’t realize you had such culinary skills."

"As long as you like it," Luo Feng replied with a smile.

He sat down beside her, and for a moment, they both fell silent, the air thick with unspoken thoughts.

Looking at Yang Wanyi, still pale, Luo Feng remembered the day’s events and said, "Yang Wanyi, I, Luo Feng, will remember your kindness today. Thank you."

If not for Yang Wanyi, he would have been slain by Liu Jinshi and his lackeys long ago, let alone have the chance to enter the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Yang Wanyi finished the last piece of her roast. She licked her enticing red lips, glanced at Luo Feng, and giggled. "Is a simple ’thank you’ really enough? You’re not being very sincere, are you?"

Taken aback, Luo Feng was momentarily speechless.

With a sweep of his finger over his storage ring, Luo Feng took out all his possessions, looking somewhat awkward. "Well... I only have these right now."

Seeing Luo Feng take out all his possessions, astonishment flashed in Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes, quickly followed by a smile that touched her lips. This fool...

"I don’t need these things."

"Then tell me what you need. As long as it’s within my power, I won’t refuse," Luo Feng said earnestly.

"Really?"

Yang Wanyi’s watery eyes narrowed as she observed Luo Feng’s earnest gaze. After a moment of thought, she broke into a smile. "I want... roasted fish."

"Roasted fish?" Luo Feng was taken aback, not expecting her request would be for food.

"You just said you’d agree to any request. Are you going back on your word now?" Yang Wanyi wrinkled her nose, her pretty face showing a hint of dissatisfaction.

Seeing her expression, Luo Feng sighed, understanding she didn’t want to embarrass him. He forced a wry smile. "Alright, I’ll catch fish for you tomorrow."

Seeing the earnestness in Luo Feng’s eyes, Yang Wanyi bit her lip, hesitating. Then, she said softly, "Also, you can’t call me by my full name anymore."

"What should I call you then? I can’t possibly call you Fire Proud Sun," Luo Feng replied, laughing.

Annoyed, Yang Wanyi bit her lip. "Of course not. It feels strange when you call me by my full name. Just call me Waner."

Luo Feng found Yang Wanyi’s reaction peculiar but didn’t dwell on it. It was just a name, after all. He nodded. "Alright."

Hearing Luo Feng agree, a faint blush crept onto Waner’s pretty face. She pulled the beast skin over herself, turned to face the cave wall, and lay down. "I’m going to sleep now."

"Alright. I’ll be just outside the cave. Call me if you need anything."

Luo Feng nodded, stood up, and added some firewood to the campfire before heading out of the cave.

As the sound of his footsteps faded, Waner peeked back, watching Luo Feng’s silhouette disappear. Her eyes, illuminated by the campfire, shimmered with an unknown emotion.

Once outside the cave, Luo Feng scanned his surroundings. Sensing no Demon Beasts nearby, he walked behind a large, wind-sheltered boulder, sat down cross-legged, took out a second-grade Yuan Stone, and began to cultivate.

After a Martial Artist enters the Spiritual Rotation Realm, they awaken their Spirit Rotations, and their body—flesh, blood, muscles, and meridians—undergoes a transformation. They can withstand the impact of Yuan Qi from second-grade Yuan Stones.

Luo Feng closed his eyes, sinking his consciousness into the second-grade Yuan Stone.

Instantly, a vast and mighty surge of Yuan Qi, like a bursting river, poured endlessly into his body. This time, however, there was none of the stinging pain he had felt before; everything went smoothly.

Having awakened two Spirit Rotations, my cultivation speed surpasses others. I must seize this time to cultivate. By the time of the Golden Palace assessment, my strength will definitely have advanced further!

With this thought, Luo Feng focused his mind, diligently refining the Yuan Qi from the second-grade Yuan Stone.

CRACK!

An unknown amount of time passed before a crisp sound, as if something had shattered, broke the silence of the night.

Luo Feng opened his eyes and looked down. The second-grade Yuan Stone in his right hand had cracked.

The Yuan Qi is exhausted already?

Luo Feng was startled for a moment, then clapped his hands together with a wry smile. It seems I must work hard to earn more Yuan Stones.

First-grade Yuan Stones could also be used for cultivation by Martial Artists in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, but the speed was too slow, and time was what Luo Feng lacked most.

Unfortunately, he only had nearly thirty Yuan Stones on him then. At that rate of consumption, they wouldn’t even last him a month.

Moreover, as his cultivation improved, the rate at which Yuan Stones were consumed would accelerate.

I should practice the Teng Dragon’s Step first.

Luo Feng shook his head, pushing aside thoughts of Yuan Stones, and decided to practice the Teng Dragon’s Step.

Liu Jinshi’s smooth escape yesterday was partly due to Yang Wanyi’s injury. Luo Feng also realized that with his current Qinggong, his chances of catching him were slim.

By his estimation, Liu Jinshi could cover four hundred meters in a single breath, while his Teng Dragon’s Step only managed just over three hundred meters.

It’s only a difference of a few dozen meters. As long as I can perfect the Teng Dragon’s Step, I should be able to match him.

A sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes as he muttered to himself.

Although he hadn’t told Yang Wanyi, Luo Feng had already resolved that he absolutely could not let Liu Jinshi escape. Firstly, to avenge Yang Wanyi, and secondly, this threat had to be eliminated.

His opponent’s Light Martial Arts were highly proficient. To kill him, Luo Feng knew he must perfect the Teng Dragon’s Step. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Wasting no time, Luo Feng retrieved the Teng Dragon’s Step Secret Manual, which he hadn’t touched in a long time, from his storage ring. He began studying it from the first page, meticulously trying to comprehend its essence.

Having entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm, his comprehension was different. Luo Feng discovered that the intent realm within this manual was even more profound than that of the Profound Level Martial Arts like the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique or the Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist.

No wonder I couldn’t perfect the Teng Dragon’s Step before, no matter how hard I tried. It turns out one must reach the Spiritual Rotation Realm to truly comprehend it. I wonder what grade of martial art this Teng Dragon’s Step is...

After a brief moment of contemplation, Luo Feng shook his head, dismissing his stray thoughts.

His priority now was to perfect the Teng Dragon’s Step. Other matters could be investigated later.

...

During the days Yang Wanyi was injured, Luo Feng diligently cared for her. In his spare moments, he seized the time to practice the Teng Dragon’s Step.

Perhaps due to her injuries, Yang Wanyi seemed more vulnerable, and when she spoke with Luo Feng, her usual imperious demeanor was absent.

Time flows differently in the mountains. Five peaceful days passed. Under Luo Feng’s meticulous care, Yang Wanyi’s injuries gradually healed, and she could move about freely.

And Luo Feng’s Teng Dragon’s Step, through diligent practice, grew faster and faster.

Early this morning, a thin, blood-colored mist drifted among the hills.

Outside the cave, the sharp WHOOSH of air currents was incessant. Amidst the swirling blood-colored mist, a figure could be seen flashing continuously.

Around the figure, ten Qi Dragons soared ceaselessly. Each time it moved forward, its body, like a blade, sliced a path through the mist that lingered for a long time.

The figure was, of course, Luo Feng.

His sharp gaze locked onto a hill a kilometer away, Luo Feng suddenly pushed the Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit.

WHOOSH!

The air tore apart as Luo Feng shot like lightning towards the distant hill. Lightly tapping a leaf with his foot, his body, as if weightless, arced back, landing lightly where he had started.

The round trip took merely five to six breaths.

"Excellent! The Teng Dragon’s Step is finally perfected!"

Joy lit up Luo Feng’s eyes. He let out a long, triumphant cry; his five days and nights of cultivation had not been in vain.

Now, in a single leap, my speed is almost four hundred meters. Although it’s still a little less than Liu Jinshi’s, it’s enough. As long as I find him, I can definitely kill him!

Luo Feng took a deep breath, a cold light flickering in his pupils as a faint killing intent emanated from him.

"Luo Feng."

The sound of footsteps approached, and a tall, well-endowed figure walked towards him.

Seeing it was Yang Wanyi, Luo Feng immediately retracted his aura and stepped forward to support her right arm. "Waner, why are you out here?"

Yang Wanyi pouted her rosy lips. "My injuries are healed. Stop treating me like an invalid."

Though she said this, an undeniable smile graced her face, and her bright eyes held a touch of girlish shyness.

These past few days living in the cave with Luo Feng, though quiet, had been very enjoyable for her. Deep down, she even harbored a feeling, one she couldn’t quite articulate, a wish that things could continue like this.

"That won’t do. You were injured because of me. If anything happens to you, City Lord Yang will skin me alive," Luo Feng said with a smile, shaking his head.

Seeing Luo Feng’s expression, Yang Wanyi playfully flicked his arm with her slender fingers and said with a charming smile, "What Light Martial Art were you practicing just now? Your speed is incredible."

"The Teng Dragon’s Step."

Hearing this, surprise flashed in Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes. "Teng Dragon’s Step? So fast! What grade of martial art is the Teng Dragon’s Step?"

Yang Wanyi was genuinely astonished. Her Tianluo Flame Shine Art was a Profound Level High-Grade martial art, and its speed was only slightly superior to Luo Feng’s.

Luo Feng shook his head with a wry smile. "That’s something I’d like to know as well."

Yang Wanyi nodded thoughtfully and said slowly, "This Teng Dragon’s Step is likely no simple Light Martial Art. The Linglong Hall has records of martial arts from various powers. When I get back, I’ll help you look into it."

"Great, thank you."

Luo Feng’s eyes lit up; he was very curious about this too.