Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 552 - 550: Two Spiritual Rotation Realm First Layer Experts

Chapter 552: Chapter 550: Two Spiritual Rotation Realm First Layer Experts

The square was vast and magnificent, filled with many figures.

As Luo Feng walked into the square, his gaze immediately fell upon a man and a woman at the front.

The man appeared to be in his forties, with thick eyebrows and large eyes. He was tall and stood casually, exuding an air of noble might, his presence akin to a poised dragon or a lurking tiger, commanding respect without wrath.

The woman was considerably younger, exquisitely beautiful, elegant, and dignified. Her eyes were filled with affection as they rested on Luo Feng, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

Upon seeing the duo, Luo Feng’s heart warmed. He stepped forward and bowed. "Father, Mother!"

The two were none other than Luo Feng’s father, Luotian, and mother, Yang Qing.

Yang Qing’s expression was emotional as she hurried forward to help Luo Feng up, her eyes slightly red. "Feng Er, are you okay?"

Luo Feng looked at his mother’s somewhat weary face, guessing she hadn’t rested well during this period. His own nose tingled with emotion. "Mom, I’m fine. How did you end up coming to Sky Mountain with the academy people?"

Yang Qing replied, "We had initially planned to visit you at the Purple Sun School first. However, by the time we arrived, you had already left the academy."

Luotian added, "When news of the Demon Sect’s rampant activities arrived, I worried something might happen on the road, so I decided to travel here with the people from the Four Great Academies."

Aside from them, several other figures stood nearby: Zi Hongyuan, the principal of the Purple Sun School; Dean Zhou Zhiyun of Changxin Academy; Heavenly Fragrant Woman He Qin; and Zi Yuan.

"Dean, Dean Zhou."

Luo Feng bowed to Zi Hongyuan and Zhou Zhiyun.

The two nodded and smiled. Zi Hongyuan appraised Luo Feng and asked, "Luo Feng, have you made any progress during this time?"

At his words, several other people in the square also turned their eyes to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng had advanced from the second to the ninth level of the Meridian Wheel Realm in just a few short months. This remarkably rapid progress made everyone curious about the gains he had made during his absence. This was also relevant to what kind of results the Flowing Cloud Region could achieve in the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessments here.

"Dean, Luo Feng has already entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm!" Before Luo Feng could respond, Xu Mei, standing beside him, blurted out excitedly.

Zi Hongyuan’s eyes lit up with anticipation. "Is it true?" he asked, looking at Luo Feng.

Beside them, Luotian and Yang Qing’s faces also lit up with excitement. The difference between Martial Artists at the Meridian Wheel Realm and those at the Spiritual Rotation Realm was as vast as that between heaven and earth. Because Luo Feng’s cultivation had previously stagnated, they had worried whether he could successfully step into the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Hearing this news now, one could imagine their excitement.

Luo Feng offered no explanation. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as a pure and immense aura of Yuan Qi emanated from his body.

"Excellent, excellent! He has indeed reached the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Moreover, his Yuan Qi is so vigorous, and his cultivation level is already quite stable!"

Sensing the aura emanating from Luo Feng, Zi Hongyuan’s eyes first widened in surprise, then filled with profound joy. Luo Feng’s entry into the Spiritual Rotation Realm would undoubtedly bring honor to the Purple Sun School in the assessments.

"Hahaha... The Luo Family has finally produced a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert! Feng Er, you are the pride of our Luo Family!" Luotian laughed heartily, his spirit high.

Yang Qing tightly held Luotian’s hand, her face also filled with excitement. Although she had once hoped Luo Feng would lead a normal, peaceful life—a thought from when his cultivation was stagnant—seeing her son so outstanding now, a true dragon among men, filled her with immense happiness and pride deep down.

Zi Yuan stared at Luo Feng, shocked. The breakthrough to the Spiritual Rotation Realm was the first major bottleneck for Martial Artists. Ordinary Martial Artists might take three to five years to achieve it. Although she was now at the half-step Spiritual Rotation Realm, she estimated it would take her at least three more months to truly break through. Compared to Luo Feng, she was simply not in the same league.

Luo Feng smiled inwardly at their delighted expressions. What would their reactions be if he told them he had already entered the second level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm...?

At this, Zhou Zhiyun, who had been silent, looked at Luo Feng and said, "In this way, our Flowing Cloud Region will have two Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists participating in the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessment this year. This is unprecedented..."

"Two?"

Luo Feng was taken aback. He glanced at Heavenly Fragrant Woman He Qin beside him and asked, "He Qin, have you reached the Spiritual Rotation Realm?"

If anyone else from the Four Great Academies of the Flowing Cloud Region had broken through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, it had to be He Qin.

Facing Luo Feng’s gaze, He Qin nodded slightly. "I broke through three days ago."

Luo Feng smiled. "Congratulations!"

He Qin’s lips curled slightly, a hint of a smile melting the usual iciness on her face. "I also benefited from the uniquely favorable conditions here in Sky Cloud Valley. Besides, compared to you, this is nothing."

At this moment, Zi Hongyuan laughed and said, "Let’s not all stand out here. I’ve already had a feast prepared. Let’s go in."

Luotian laughed heartily. "Today, we welcome Feng Er and celebrate his breakthrough to the Spiritual Rotation Realm! We won’t go home until we’re drunk!"

Amidst a joyous atmosphere, the group walked towards the courtyard.

At the lively banquet, with cups clinking, Zi Hongyuan looked at Luo Feng and said, "Luo Feng, the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessment is in three days. Now that you’ve entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm, you have a chance to compete for the Martial Champion List. You must not slacken during these three days. As long as you rank on the Martial Champion List, you’ll be able to cultivate in the core grand formation of Sky Mountain. This will be immensely beneficial for your future cultivation."

"Yes."

Luo Feng nodded. Even if Zi Hongyuan hadn’t reminded him, he planned to go into secluded cultivation for these three days. Since he had decided to compete for the Martial Champion List, he had to give it his all. Sky Cloud Valley, with its rich and dense Yuan Qi, was a true Cave Sky Paradise. Three days should be enough to make some gains.

"That’s good. No one from our Purple Sun School has ever made it onto the Martial Champion List. I hope this time, the result will be different." Zi Hongyuan looked at Luo Feng, his face full of hope. He hadn’t harbored much hope for the Martial Champion List initially, but seeing Luo Feng break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm, the extinguished flame in his heart rekindled.

Luo Feng replied, "Dean, rest assured. I won’t disappoint you."

"Good." Zi Hongyuan nodded, his face beaming. "I look forward to your performance."

...

Deep into the night, a crescent moon hung in the sky.

Under the moonlight, Luo Feng and Bing Ruolan walked side by side.

Neither spoke, both seemingly unwilling to break the tranquil moment.

"Luo Feng, this is your residence."

Arriving at a small courtyard, Bing Ruolan stopped.

Luo Feng looked up. The small courtyard was named Bamboo Shadow Courtyard; he could faintly see the dancing green bamboo within, elegant and unique.

Shifting his gaze to Bing Ruolan, under the moonlight, her light blue short hair seemed like the deep blue sea, shimmering with a soft, sparkling light. Her delicate features seemed veiled by a subtle mystique, mysterious and beautiful. This beauty, pure and flawless as a lotus, captivated Luo Feng.

Facing Luo Feng’s intense gaze, Bing Ruolan felt her cheeks burn. She looked down at her fingers, unsure what to say.

After a moment, Luo Feng broke the silence. "Ruolan, do you remember our promise back in the Misty Swamp?"

Bing Ruolan’s bright eyes widened slightly, a faint blush suffusing her delicate, flawless skin as she murmured a soft assent. During their adventure in the Misty Swamp, they had agreed that once both were admitted to the Twelve Golden Palaces, they would return to her family to annul the marriage contract that had bound her since childhood. This matter, along with Luo Feng’s image, was deeply imprinted in her heart. How could she possibly forget?

"Luo Feng... I... I should go back now. The content of the assessment will be announced in three days. I’ll come find you then." Thinking of the promise, Bing Ruolan’s heart pounded. Unwilling to meet Luo Feng’s gaze, she hastily bid him farewell, turned, and quickly walked away.

Watching Bing Ruolan’s somewhat hasty departing figure, Luo Feng smiled faintly. That girl...

Only after Bing Ruolan’s figure disappeared did Luo Feng shake his head. His gaze shifted to the crescent moon hanging in the sky, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

Luo Feng was well aware of Bing Ruolan’s connection to the North Sea Ice Palace. He knew that even becoming a disciple of the Twelve Golden Palaces meant little when compared to a colossal power like the North Sea Ice Palace.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng withdrew his gaze, entered the small courtyard, closed the gate, and began to cultivate. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

...

BANG!

In the spacious courtyard, a figure moved like a wolf, ape, tiger, or leopard, dashing left and right as he practiced his fist techniques.

His fist aura was incredibly fierce. Each time the figure punched, a sound like explosive thunder echoed in the courtyard. The fierce wind from his fists buffeted the nearby green bamboo, making it sway precariously as if it might snap at any moment.

"Inner Explosion of Flame Power!"

After completing a set of fist techniques, a sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes. The skin on his right fist suddenly turned an eerie red, and he punched towards a nearby massive boulder, twice his height.

BUZZ!

His fist landed on the stone. The huge boulder merely shook once, then stood firm and unmoved, as if nothing had happened.

With a light tap of his foot, Luo Feng’s figure slid back nearly ten meters. Staring at the boulder, he let out a sharp cry.

"Explode!"

BANG!

As soon as the sound left his lips, a tremendous noise erupted. The massive boulder exploded from the center, shattering into countless fragments.

The fragments, a dazzling crimson, blazed with fire as they shot out in all directions. In the blink of an eye, they were completely incinerated, turning to ash and smoke.

Not bad. My cultivation has finally stabilized at the second level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Gazing where the boulder had vanished, Luo Feng’s face lit up with pleasant surprise.

Since arriving at Sky Cloud Valley, Luo Feng had been in closed-door cultivation, never slacking. Bing Ruolan brought his meals to his door. He practiced Martial Arts during the day and focused on elevating his cultivation level at night. Three days passed in this manner, as if in the blink of an eye.

Now, Luo Feng’s aura was no longer superficial and unstable; his cultivation was thoroughly consolidated at the second level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Sky Cloud Valley is truly a Cave Sky Paradise! I wonder how formidable the core grand formation within Sky Mountain must be.

Before coming to Sky Mountain, Luo Feng had estimated it would take at least half a month to stabilize his cultivation. After all, he had advanced from the first to the second level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm so rapidly that his foundation was still unstable. The reality, however, far exceeded his expectations. The Yuan Qi in Sky Cloud Valley was not only abundant but also exceptionally pure, greatly accelerating the speed at which he could refine it. In just three days, he had completely stabilized his cultivation!

With this, I should be able to contend for a top-five spot on the Martial Champion List...

Luo Feng mused; he had already encountered the top five of the ten great young experts. He reckoned that even if he faced Xie Xuantong, who was ranked fourth, he now had a seventy percent chance of victory. Besides, the experts of the Six Southern Domains were not limited to just those ten great young experts.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK...

As he was pondering, a knock suddenly came from the courtyard gate.