Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 546 - 544: Rivalry for Love

An expert! Luo Feng’s heart stirred, and he reined in his horse. Anyone the deans of two schools would call an expert was definitely not simple.

Everyone halted, their faces filled with caution. After three breaths, Luo Feng looked up towards the eastern sky. "They’re here!"

Hearing this, Yue Haitang also followed Luo Feng’s gaze to the sky. A moment later, a streak of azure light and a streak of black light appeared on the eastern horizon, moving with lightning speed.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...

The two streaks of light collided repeatedly, each impact producing earth-shattering sounds. The bursting azure and black radiance dyed the surrounding sky with their colors. Upon closer inspection, one could see a figure enveloped within each streak of light.

"Such astonishing speed! These two should be Second Level Spiritual Rotation Realm experts," Yue Haitang looked at the sky and murmured.

Luo Feng nodded; the Yuan Qi fluctuations from their clash were incredibly intense. Their cultivation was not beneath his, perhaps even slightly superior.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The azure and black streaks of light moved with unbelievable speed, piercing the void and landing several hundred meters from the group, blasting two deep craters into the ground.

Luo Feng frowned slightly, peering ahead. Through the settling dust, he could make out two young figures.

On the left stood a dark-skinned youth, around sixteen or seventeen, wielding a thick, gleaming black-backed saber. He was powerfully built, with bright, piercing eyes. Standing there casually, he exuded an aura like a coiled dragon and a crouching tiger; his intense Evil Qi created a strong spiritual pressure.

What potent killing intent! Luo Feng took a deep breath. Among the young experts he had encountered, none possessed a killing intent as strong as this.

This person’s killing intent was so overwhelming it had already condensed into Evil Qi, exerting immense spiritual pressure. Luo Feng couldn’t help but shift his gaze to the other youth.

This young man was about the same age as the dark-skinned youth. He wore an azure robe embroidered with a jade sword emblem on the back. His features were handsome, and his figure was tall and straight, as if he himself were a peerlessly sharp treasured sword, radiating an intense sharpness.

"Liu Changfeng, today you will fall to my saber!"

The two paid no attention to Luo Feng or the others, their eyes fixed solely on their opponent. The dark-skinned youth roared, his saber gleaming with black light as he slashed towards the youth in the azure robe.

Instantly, a potent Evil Qi permeated the surroundings. Its chilling aura made everyone instinctively shrink back, as if hell itself had descended upon the mortal realm.

"Xie Xuantong, you brute who practices Saber Technique, you are not worthy of being my opponent."

The young man named Liu Changfeng stood with his hands behind his back, scoffed coldly as a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. With a flick of his sword, a massive Sword Qi, over a foot wide, surged out like a tempestuous storm.

BOOM!

The space within a hundred-zhang radius trembled violently. The collision of Sword Qi and saber light created a shockwave that instantly shaved a layer off the ground.

A small hillock that had been near the two of them vanished in the blink of an eye, obliterated without a trace.

SWOOSH!

Several strands of Sword Qi, deflected by the dark-skinned youth, shot towards the students from the two schools.

Feng Linshan and Zhu Huo frowned slightly, simultaneously conjuring a Yuan Qi barrier, enveloping everyone. The Sword Qi struck the barrier, causing only faint ripples, unable to advance an inch.

"Who are these two youths? Such astonishing strength!"

"If I were to fight them, I’d be killed in one move—no, half a move!"

"Looking at them, their age doesn’t seem much different from ours, yet they’re already Spiritual Rotation Realm experts! In our school, perhaps only Senior Brother Yue Haitang could contend with them. Could they be among the Top Ten Young Masters..."

Watching the two youths battling fiercely several hundred meters away, the students from the two Red Maple Ridge schools were all deeply shocked.

Luo Feng also squinted slightly as he observed the dueling pair.

Not only was their cultivation outstanding, but their Martial Arts were also extremely profound. Among those he knew, only First Young Master Yue Haitang and Heavenly Fragrant Woman He Qin were comparable.

"Liu Changfeng, Xie Xuantong... I didn’t expect to see them here." A voice sounded as Jadeite Young Master Xin Wuyue urged his horse forward a few steps, stopping beside Luo Feng. He frowned at the two engaged in fierce combat.

Luo Feng turned his head and asked, "You know them?"

Xin Wuyue shook his head. "I’ve only heard of them. Yue Haitang, you attended the Six Southern Domains Summit. You should know them, right?"

Yue Haitang nodded slightly, his face grave as he said, "Luo Feng, in this Twelve Golden Palaces examination, as we vie for a spot on the Martial Champion Ranking, these two will be formidable rivals!"

"Oh?" Luo Feng raised an eyebrow.

Yue Haitang said, "They are from Xiushui Domain and Black Cloud Domain. You should know that among our Six Southern Domains, Xiushui Domain and Black Cloud Domain are ranked first and second, right?"

"Yes, I know."

The Canglang Dynasty had twelve domains, divided into the Six Northern Domains and the Six Southern Domains.

The Six Southern Domains comprised Flowing Cloud Region and five other territories. Ranked by strength, they were: Xiushui Domain, Black Cloud Domain, Blue Moon Territory, Tianming Region, Red Maple Ridge, and Flowing Cloud Region.

Yue Haitang looked ahead, his gaze falling on the two fiercely clashing figures, and said, "These two are among the Top Ten Young Masters of the Six Southern Domains."

The Top Ten Young Masters of the Six Southern Domains... Luo Feng’s interest was piqued. Every year, the Six Southern Domains held a summit to select the ten most outstanding young talents, who were then known as the Top Ten Young Masters.

When the Six Southern Domains Summit was held this year, Luo Feng was still merely at the Second Level of the Meridian Wheel Realm and lacked the qualifications to even spectate, so he was unfamiliar with the Top Ten Young Masters. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

It wasn’t just him. Flowing Cloud Region was the weakest among the Six Southern Domains, so this year, not a single student from there had received an invitation to the Summit. Even Heavenly Fragrant Woman He Qin was no exception.

Although he hadn’t attended the Summit, Luo Feng was familiar with the title of the Top Ten Young Masters; it was the highest honor for young Martial Artists in the Six Southern Domains, second only to a place on the Martial Champion Ranking.

Rumor had it that each of the Top Ten Young Masters possessed unparalleled talent and comprehension. Their strength was astounding, and every year, the favorites for the Martial Champion Ranking were always from their ranks.

He took a deep breath, his mind quickly calming. Previously, seeing the Top Ten Young Masters would have filled him with envy, but times had changed.

Having reached the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, Luo Feng was confident he could contend with the Top Ten Young Masters.

Looking at the two young men trading blows, Luo Feng asked, "What are their rankings among the Top Ten Young Masters?"

Yue Haitang looked at the dark-skinned youth and said, "The one with the saber is Xie Xuantong from Black Cloud Domain’s Chongyue School. He’s at the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm and ranked fourth at this year’s Six Southern Domains Summit. Disciples of Chongyue School are all homicidal maniacs, and he’s no exception; he’s reputed to have killed over ten thousand people. His killing intent is so potent it has condensed into Evil Qi. Coupled with his dark complexion, he’s earned the moniker ’Black-faced Killer.’ His Saber Technique lacks finesse; its sole purpose is to kill! Moreover, he has comprehended Grand Momentum..."

As he spoke, Yue Haitang glanced at Luo Feng.

He’s comprehended Grand Momentum... Luo Feng was slightly surprised. This was the first time he had encountered someone else who had comprehended Grand Momentum, and he couldn’t help but look again at the dark-faced youth in the distance.

He saw that every slash from the youth was as heavy as a mountain, carrying an intense killing aura. Wherever his saber light passed, mountains crumbled and the earth cracked, as if he were an Asura from hell.

He is indeed powerful, but his killing aura is a bit too intense... Luo Feng shook his head slightly.

Yue Haitang then looked at the youth in the azure robe. "The one fighting Xie Xuantong is Liu Changfeng from Xiushui Domain’s Jade Sword School. Known as the Heavenly Jade Swordsman, he ranks third among the Top Ten Young Masters. His Swordsmanship is exceptional, and it’s rumored he has even comprehended Sword Intent, though I’ve never seen him use it. Even so, his strength is on par with Xie Xuantong’s. I fought him at the Summit and only lasted ten moves against him."

Luo Feng had already taken note of Liu Changfeng. His Swordsmanship, like his title, was filled with arrogance. Despite the fierce exchange with Xie Xuantong, he moved with an air of leisurely confidence, truly a master swordsman.

Looking at Liu Changfeng, Luo Feng frowned slightly. The man’s earlier remark that saber users were all brutes had left Luo Feng somewhat displeased.

Turning back, Luo Feng looked at Yue Haitang and asked, "What was your ranking at the Six Southern Domains Summit?"

Embarrassment flickered across Yue Haitang’s face, and he pursed his lips. "Eleventh."

Eleventh... Luo Feng was taken aback. He hadn’t expected that despite Yue Haitang’s strength, he hadn’t even managed to rank among the Top Ten Young Masters.

It seems the strength of these Top Ten Young Masters is truly extraordinary. Yue Haitang, as if sensing Luo Feng’s thoughts, retorted defiantly, "The Six Southern Domains Summit was half a year ago. At that time, I was only at the late stage of the Ninth Level of the Meridian Wheel Realm. Now, I’m confident I can contend with them!"

Hearing Yue Haitang’s words, Xin Wuyue, standing nearby, glanced at Luo Feng with a hint of surprise.

At Changxin Academy, Yue Haitang, though generally amicable, always maintained a certain distance from others, as if an invisible barrier separated them, making him unapproachable.

Even as the Fourth Young Master of Red Maple Ridge, Xin Wuyue was merely acquainted with Yue Haitang. This was the first time he had seen Yue Haitang converse so familiarly with someone.

Seeing Yue Haitang’s slightly stubborn expression, Luo Feng nodded with a smile. Even having reached the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, he didn’t dare underestimate Yue Haitang.

Watching the two engaged in a life-or-death struggle, Luo Feng asked, "What grudge do they have against each other? They look like mortal enemies."

Hearing this, Yue Haitang’s face broke into a smile. "This matter also involves the foremost young expert, ’Fragrance Without Shadow’ Ye Siyi. I heard they both admire Ye Siyi. Coupled with their comparable strength, they always want to determine a victor whenever they meet."

Yue Haitang seemed reluctant to discuss Ye Siyi further and quickly changed the subject.

Luo Feng didn’t mind and chuckled, "So it’s a rivalry for affection. To make two of the Top Ten Young Masters vie like this, this Ye Siyi must be quite a character. I’ll have to see her for myself if the opportunity arises."

Hearing this, Yue Haitang snorted softly and said no more.

AWOOO... SWOOSH!

While they were talking, a large patch of dark shadows suddenly appeared in the eastern sky. A ferocious, baleful aura surged heavenward, accompanied by an earth-shattering roar.

Luo Feng turned his head to look.

Countless immense, pitch-black eagles had appeared in the sky, rapidly approaching. Each eagle, with wings spanning over ten meters, exuded a terrifyingly fierce aura. Human figures could be faintly discerned atop each giant eagle.

"Sky Flying Mad Hawks! People from Chongyue School and Jade Sword School are here..." Yue Haitang said upon seeing the giant eagles.