Leaping into the air to catch Lin Feng was Ye Lin. She had long been eager to step in and assist Lin Feng but was continuously held back by Ye Zhong. Finally, she saw the opportunity and jumped up to rescue Lin Feng.

Lin Feng, who had just been knocked into the air by Mu Chengfeng’s protective Inner Strength without suffering any real harm, felt his arm touch Ye Lin’s chest. The sensation was soft and elastic, like standing on clouds...

"Lin Feng, are you okay?" Ye Lin looked at Lin Feng with a flustered expression, asking nervously. Lin Feng had intervened on her behalf and ended up in this state because of it. Guilt crept into Ye Lin’s heart, and any previous misunderstanding with Lin Feng had long vanished.

At this moment, Lin Feng felt very comfortable and wanted to take the opportunity to snuggle more into Ye Lin’s embrace. But remembering that her father, Ye Zhong, was nearby, he felt a bit guilty and pretended to groan in pain, weakly saying, "I’m fine... please put me down."

Ye Lin realized her posture was a bit inappropriate, and with a glance at Ye Zhong, awkwardly put Lin Feng down.

Ye Zhong had a peculiar expression. Earlier, he had only suspected that Ye Lin and Lin Feng’s relationship was too intimate. Now he was certain—these two youngsters definitely had something going on. Ye Zhong couldn’t help but take a good look at Lin Feng...

Standing beside Ye Lin, Lin Feng noticed Ye Zhong sneaking glances at him and naturally put on a serious demeanor, turning his attention to the battle between Xu Yishan and Mu Chengfeng in the arena.

Mu Chengfeng had not expected that his participation in the martial arts tournament would lead to a confrontation with a top master like Xu Yishan even before the pleasantries and formal introductions, and even the agenda had begun... Less had he expected that Lin Feng, who seemed insignificant, was actually Xu Yishan’s disciple...

"Elder Xu, this is a misunderstanding..." Mu Chengfeng said loudly while employing the Mu Family movement technique to dodge Xu Yishan’s furious attacks.

"What about the misunderstanding... I’m telling you now, I find you disagreeable and intend to teach you a lesson, okay?" Xu Yishan said in a deep voice while attacking...

Mu Chengfeng’s face stiffened, unable to respond.

Lin Feng found it quite amusing that all his opponents, when boasting, never claimed there was a misunderstanding, yet when they were at a disadvantage, their first words were often about misunderstanding...

Weren’t you the one who was just chasing me? Misunderstanding, my ass! Lin Feng laughed smugly, surprised at Old Master Xu’s explosive temper, unleashing full force from the start, leaving Mu Chengfeng no chance to retaliate...

Even among Innate experts, there is a difference in Kungfu. Xu Yishan had advanced to the Innate stage nearly ten years ago, while Mu Chengfeng was a newcomer. Thankfully, Mu Chengfeng had the almost magical Mu Family light-weight cultivation technique, barely holding on. Even a master of Mu Chengfeng’s caliber only managed to narrowly dodge Xu Yishan’s relentless, powerful attacks through sheer instinct.

"Elder Xu, if you continue like this, I won’t show any mercy..." After dodging a dozen more of Xu Yishan’s attacks, Mu Chengfeng couldn’t help but issue a warning...

"I want to see how impolite you can be..." Xu Yishan laughed heartily, his palm forcefully sending Mu Chengfeng flying ten meters away...

"Hmph..." Mu Chengfeng did this on purpose, allowing Xu Yishan to hit him. Although his Kungfu wasn’t as great as Xu Yishan’s, with his Inner Strength in full guard, Xu Yishan’s casual palm couldn’t harm him for now.

As Mu Chengfeng’s figure flew back, he lunged toward the weapon rack in the Longfeng Martial Hall’s main hall. With a flicker of his figure and a light touch of his hand, a tassel-adorned longsword appeared in his grasp...

"Oh, you wanted to get a weapon!" Xu Yishan chuckled, "Fine, I’ll play with you..."

After speaking, Xu Yishan stretched out his hand, lightly grasped at the weapon rack, and instantly, a long saber flew into his hand. Xu Yishan gave it a gentle shake, and the saber hummed loudly, vibrating intensely as if thousands of blades emerged from it, creating countless blade shadows...

This effect was due to Xu Yishan’s high-speed movement of the blade within a small area... 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Seeing this scene, Mu Chengfeng’s expression changed slightly. But with so many eyes watching, representing the Mu Family’s honor, there was no retreat. He could only grit his teeth and raise his sword to meet Xu Yishan.

Xu Yishan’s unpredictable blade approached with a strange humming sound, harboring endless killing intent.

The sword in Mu Chengfeng’s hand danced up a wild storm, its shadow meeting Xu Yishan’s saber.

Clang... Clang... Clang...

The symphony of sword and saber clashes rang out, energies splattering, sparks flying through the air, creating a myriad of light and shadow.

The sword, erratic and swift, met the broad, powerful saber of Xu Yishan. In that moment, after only one probing exchange, the sword and saber clashed invisibly countless times.

In one round, the two had exchanged over a hundred moves.

"Brutal Shadow Sword Technique..." Mu Chengfeng whispered the name of the sword move, his Inner Strength suddenly surging. The silver sword fiercely flicked up, while his legs moved like dancing spirits, his figure darting like lightning. In the blink of an eye, it appeared as though four individuals attacked Xu Yishan from four directions. This move, seemingly elegant, contained endless killing intent and coldness.

When Lin Feng saw Mu Chengfeng use this move, he realized the significant gap between himself and Innate experts. This Brutal Shadow Sword Technique resembled the deceptive effects of the Five Elements Escape Technique he had acquired, nearly tricking common sight. If he faced Mu Chengfeng’s move, distinguishing the real from the fake would be impossible, not to mention defending or escaping...

"I wonder how Old Master Xu discerns Mu Chengfeng’s real body!" Lin Feng widened his eyes, eagerly watching Xu Yishan’s reaction, hoping to learn the master’s method for breaking through it.

Observing masters sparring provides such experiential benefits.

But to Lin Feng’s surprise, Xu Yishan didn’t even attempt to discern Mu Chengfeng’s approach. He directly activated his protective Inner Strength, performing a Whirlwind Slash, spinning once to strike Mu Chengfeng’s four attacking figures from all directions...

Clang... Clang... Clang... Clang...

Four consecutive collision sounds echoed, with sparks scattered all around. Mu Chengfeng’s figure turned from illusion to reality, suddenly appearing in mid-air and flying back over ten meters. With just one move, Xu Yishan dismantled Mu Chengfeng’s Brutal Shadow Sword Technique...

Mu Chengfeng landed silently, his figure as light as a falling leaf, not disturbing even the slightest dust under his feet. This skill alone was enough to stand proudly above many superelites.