Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 543 - 541: Decisive Showdown!

Li Hanshan stood atop a stone pillar. Under the moonlight, his twelve-foot silver spear flickered with a cold, metallic light, like a silver python exuding a thick aura of slaughter.

Luo Feng looked at Li Hanshan and smiled faintly. "Make your move."

Ever since he saw Li Hanshan, he had felt the other party’s fighting intent and knew that Li Hanshan would come to challenge him. Li Hanshan was proud and a respectable opponent; there was no reason to refuse.

Hearing Luo Feng’s words, Li Hanshan’s eyes flashed.

Ever since his defeat at Luo Feng’s hands during the Red Maple Ridge summit, he had been looking forward to this day.

"Alright!"

Lowering his center of gravity, the silver spear in Li Hanshan’s hands shuddered.

BUZZ!

The silver spear erupted with a fierce spear aura over ten feet long. A domineering momentum surged skyward, scattering the thin clouds. Moonlight cascaded down, displaying an overwhelming might.

「A kilometer away」

In the shadow of a massive boulder, Qin Honglie stood shoulder to shoulder with Qin Huan, their eyes nervously fixed on Luo Feng and Li Hanshan in the Chaotic Rock Forest.

Such a strong aura! It seems my guess was right; Li Hanshan has indeed stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm, ’Fiery Sun Young Master’ Qin Honglie thought, looking at Li Hanshan and drawing a deep breath. He thought his own progress was already significant, but he hadn’t expected Li Hanshan to be even more monstrous, stepping into the Spiritual Rotation Realm—the dream of any martial artist—in such a short time!

Big brother, can Li Hanshan defeat Luo Feng? I always feel Luo Feng isn’t that simple... Qin Huan murmured.

Qin Honglie sneered coldly. "You’re overthinking. Li Hanshan, as the Second Young Master of Red Maple Ridge, isn’t just some empty name. At the summit, he was merely a martial artist at the ninth level of the Meridian Wheel Realm, and Luo Feng only narrowly defeated him by half a move. Now that he has stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm, his strength has soared. How could Luo Feng possibly be his match? Within three moves, Luo Feng will undoubtedly lose!"

Hmm. Perhaps I was overthinking it, Qin Huan nodded.

"Now, let’s just sit back and watch the show."

Qin Honglie gazed forward, his face filled with grim anticipation.

Under the moonlight, Li Hanshan, with the ferocity of a savage tiger, his spear intent concentrated in his eyes, said, "Luo Feng, for the past three months, I have been in secluded cultivation, waiting for this day. Half a month ago, I stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm. If your progress hasn’t been significant, I’m afraid you won’t withstand a single spear strike from me!"

Luo Feng smiled, his eyes calm as he gently shook his head. "Your progress is indeed great, but as for defeating me, I’m afraid that’s impossible."

"Is that so?"

Hearing this, Li Hanshan’s eyes narrowed, his aura intensifying further as he bellowed, "Talk is cheap! Face my spear first!"

With a cold shout, Li Hanshan shattered the stone pillar beneath his foot. Gripping his silver spear, he leaped into the air like a furious dragon emerging from the sea.

"Star Crossing the Milky Way!"

As he reached the apex of his leap, Li Hanshan’s eyes blazed with a piercing, cold light. His silver spear swayed, and it seemed as if his body and the spear’s aura had fused into one.

In an instant, the spear tip erupted with brilliant silver light, and a massive torrent of silver light surged down.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The silver torrent, like a comet streaking across the night sky, ruthlessly smashed towards Luo Feng, causing the air to explode in layers wherever it passed.

A fierce wind assailed Luo Feng, whipping his dark hair about his forehead and causing his clothes to flap loudly.

Li Hanshan was still using the Flying Star Spear Method from three months prior, yet its power was now incomparable.

The essence of the spear technique resembled a true comet’s descent. The spear aura enveloped Luo Feng within a ten-meter radius, causing the rubble on the ground to tremble ceaselessly.

So strong! Even a kilometer away, Qin Honglie felt his palms grow numb and cold from the intense spear aura. Li Hanshan’s strength far exceeded his expectations.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Honglie said maliciously, "Luo Feng is done for!"

Facing the terrifying spear aura, Luo Feng remained as steadfast as a reef, unmoved by the onslaught.

"Break!"

The moment the spear aura reached him, Luo Feng finally moved, unleashing a punch.

The air vibrated. Fiery red fist energy from Luo Feng’s right fist illuminated the night sky as it struck fiercely at the spear aura.

BOOM!

With a thunderous crash, the spear aura was utterly shattered, vanishing like smoke. The residual energy of the punch slammed into the spear tip.

CRACK!

The twelve-foot silver spear bent violently, then sprang straight, flying from Li Hanshan’s grasp.

Struck by the tremendous force, Li Hanshan grunted, his figure blasted back several hundred meters in mid-air. He only managed to stop after crashing through three stone pillars.

THUNK!

A silver gleam flashed as the spear embedded itself in the ground beside Li Hanshan’s foot, only its tail quivering continuously.

SPURT!

Li Hanshan spat out a mouthful of blood, the qi and blood in his body flowing a bit smoother.

Looking at the spear by his feet, Li Hanshan’s face was terrifyingly pale.

Even now, he still felt as if he were dreaming.

Ever since stepping into the Spiritual Rotation Realm, he had constantly yearned for a battle with Luo Feng. He knew Luo Feng was a genius who had comprehended the Grand Momentum and that he might lose, but he never imagined it would be such a decisive defeat.

A single move!

"Your spear technique isn’t bad," Luo Feng said indifferently, retracting his aura. "However, my horizons are no longer confined to the Flowing Cloud Region, or even the Canglang Dynasty. Therefore, you are no longer my opponent."

Hearing this, Li Hanshan raised his head and looked at Luo Feng. "Have you also stepped into the Spiritual Rotation Realm?"

Luo Feng touched his nose and said calmly, "You already know the answer in your heart. Why ask?"

"Indeed."

Li Hanshan nodded bitterly. With his strength, he couldn’t even withstand a single move from Luo Feng. The other party had definitely entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and his cultivation was likely even higher!

At this thought, a tremor went through Li Hanshan’s heart, and he gave Luo Feng a profound look.

Three months ago, Luo Feng’s cultivation was still beneath his. Yet, in such a short time, Luo Feng had far surpassed him. Now, it wasn’t just Luo Feng’s potential that was greater; his actual strength was also something Li Hanshan couldn’t hope to match.

Looking at Luo Feng, Li Hanshan felt a sense of powerlessness well up from the depths of his heart for the first time.

A moment later, Li Hanshan retrieved his spear and cupped his hands in a salute.

"Luo Feng, it was exhilarating to fight a master like you. I, Li Hanshan, am deeply grateful."

His words carried a newfound respect for Luo Feng.

"Farewell."

With that, Li Hanshan executed his Qinggong and swiftly vanished into the night.

This man is quite a character, Luo Feng thought, watching Li Hanshan’s retreating figure with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

This man was strong-willed, with an astounding fighting spirit. He wasn’t disheartened by defeat; no wonder he could step into the Spiritual Rotation Realm so swiftly. Such a person would undoubtedly achieve great things in the future.

Exhaling slowly, Luo Feng turned to leave, his gaze sweeping over a large boulder in the distance.

With a cold smile, Luo Feng executed the Teng Dragon’s Step and, after a few leaps, vanished without a trace.

THUD!

The moment Luo Feng disappeared, Qin Huan, who had been leaning against the boulder, could no longer support herself and collapsed to the ground. Her face was as pale as paper, cold sweat pouring down her forehead.

Too strong! He’s far too strong! The renowned Li Hanshan, a First Level Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, the Second Young Master of Red Maple Ridge, defeated by a single punch! Recalling the power of that punch, Qin Huan felt her limbs go cold, her entire body devoid of strength.

Qin Honglie was also drenched in sweat, his legs trembling uncontrollably. He had to brace himself against the boulder to keep from falling.

Luo Feng’s strength was like a great mountain, pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe.

"Big Brother, what do we do now? Should we still pursue him?" Qin Huan asked after a moment, looking up at Qin Honglie.

Qin Honglie’s eyebrows twitched. He glared fiercely at Qin Huan. "Pursue him? My ass! You still want to chase that freak? Are you trying to get me killed?!"

Saying this, Qin Honglie flung his sleeve and strode quickly towards the encampment, as if something terrifying were chasing him.

The thought that he had once arrogantly planned to teach Luo Feng a lesson sent a shiver of lingering fear through him.

Watching Qin Honglie’s retreating back, Qin Huan felt both angry and resentful. He was the one who insisted on coming to teach Luo Feng a lesson, and now he’s blaming me...

「A short while later」

The Qin brothers appeared at the encampment, preparing to return to their tent.

"Qin Honglie, where have you two been?"

A spirited figure suddenly appeared before them; it was Yue Haitang.

"Yue Haitang!"

Qin Huan jumped in fright upon seeing her.

During the day, Yue Haitang had warned them not to make any moves against Luo Feng.

Qin Honglie, however, as the Third Young Master of Red Maple Ridge, quickly composed himself. "We couldn’t sleep. Worried that Blood Demon Sect disciples might be nearby, we patrolled the camp perimeter. We have to travel tomorrow, so we’re heading back now."

With that, Qin Honglie pulled Qin Huan along and they quickly departed.

When did these two become so cautious... Yue Haitang thought, watching their hurried retreating figures with a slight frown. She then shook her head, not dwelling on it, and looked up towards Primordial Blue Mountain.

The moonlight was like water, rendering the mist between the mountain peaks a jade color. It drifted with the breeze, like ripples on water.

Gazing at the beautiful scenery, Yue Haitang’s face lit up with a smile. She spread her arms wide and took a gentle breath, as if to draw the moonlight into her body.

Opening her eyes, Yue Haitang’s bright gaze shifted towards Luo Feng’s tent. I wonder if Luo Feng has gone to sleep... she murmured to herself.

Pursing her lips, a smile touched her mouth as she began to walk towards Luo Feng’s tent.

SWISH!

Under the moonlight, a figure streaked through the mountain forest, moving as fast as lightning.

Luo Feng pushed his Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit, dashing along precipitous cliffs deeper into Primordial Blue Mountain. His speed was so great that, as he tore through the air, he only produced a series of sharp, rapid HISSES.

「Half an incense stick later」

Luo Feng stopped on a secluded cliff and scanned his surroundings.

Beneath the cliff, clouds and mist billowed. Under the moonlight, they sometimes morphed into a mighty army, sometimes into a surging river, constantly shifting and changing.

Apart from the occasional low growl of a beast echoing from some unknown place, it was perfectly tranquil.

This should be the place. Luo Feng estimated that this spot was a hundred li from the camp; even if he used the crimson jade bead to cultivate, he likely wouldn’t be discovered.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng walked to the cliff’s edge and sat down cross-legged, facing the sea of clouds.

He took out the jade box containing the Rotary Solidification Pill and opened the lid. Under the moonlight, the pill appeared even more crystalline, like a drop of azure water, suffused with a green glow and brimming with Spiritual Energy.

Cang Nanyue, once I enter the Three Great Sacred Lands, I will surely repay this kindness... Luo Feng murmured to himself before swallowing the Rotary Solidification Pill.

BOOM!

As the Rotary Solidification Pill settled in his stomach, a great RUMBLE echoed within his body, and a surging power erupted.

Influenced by the medicinal power of the Rotary Solidification Pill, the two awakened streams of the Four Spirit Rotations in Luo Feng’s Dantian suddenly accelerated, spinning madly like two massive whirlpools.