Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 573 - 571: Who Is Number One!

「Sky Cloud Peak.」

Wei Kuang steadied himself, shaking his somewhat numb arm. He looked at Luo Feng, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and said coldly, "Shocking Thunder Saber Technique!"

Luo Feng responded calmly, "You have some insight."

BUZZ!

Wei Kuang’s body trembled. He activated his Yuan Qi and completely dispelled the pervasive thunderbolt saber intent within him. He sneered, "It seems I underestimated you. The Shocking Thunder Saber Technique can actually condense wind and thunder saber intent."

The cold mountain wind rustled Luo Feng’s clothes. He smiled faintly. "It’s not too late for you to admit defeat."

"What a joke!"

Wei Kuang slashed through the air with the thick-backed saber in his hand and laughed arrogantly, "You think you can make me admit defeat? Dream on! Don’t get it twisted; I only used fifty percent of my strength just now!"

Luo Feng didn’t bother to refute. He activated his Yuan Qi and said, "If that’s the case, there’s no point in talking. Let’s begin."

"Alright! I’ll show you the gap between us!"

Wei Kuang’s face turned ferocious. Luo Feng’s attitude infuriated him; in his eyes, Luo Feng was not qualified to be his equal.

BUZZ!

Taking a step forward, Wei Kuang’s aura surged skyward. A cyan Mysterious Light erupted from his body, twisting violently as if he stood within a cyclone. The thick-backed saber instantly vanished into the void.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH...

The mountain wind suddenly intensified a hundredfold, causing the sea of clouds to churn violently. Wei Kuang’s entire right arm seemed to disappear as he unleashed hundreds of slashes in a single breath.

The gaps between each Saber Gang were negligible. Hundreds of cyan Saber Gangs formed a cyan tornado, carrying boundless sharpness as it bombarded Luo Feng’s position.

CRUNCH...

Under the intense sharpness, the trees in the forest behind Luo Feng shattered one after another. The Saber Gang tornado was immensely powerful, seeming to annihilate anything that stood in its path.

So this is the Cyclone Saber Technique...

Luo Feng stood firm amidst the raging wind. He had long heard of Long Wind School’s Cyclone Saber Technique. In terms of power, it ranked among the top three saber techniques in the Six Southern Domains!

"Let’s see whose saber technique is superior."

With a hearty laugh, Luo Feng stepped forward, his eyes gleaming brightly in the reflection of the saber light.

SWISH!

The Rage Flame Knife slashed through the air, followed by a first, second, third, and fourth strike...

Each saber light contained wind and thunder saber intent, like thunderbolts from the nine heavens, shattering the cyan tornado and greatly diminishing its power.

Seeing this, Wei Kuang was aghast. His Cyclone Saber Technique was renowned for its speed. Since making a name for himself, no young Saber Man had ever been able to compete with him in speed. Yet, Luo Feng’s saber technique was even faster than his!

Could this be the power of a Martial Artist who has comprehended the Grand Momentum?

Anger flared in Wei Kuang’s eyes. The frustration in his heart ignited into a burning rage. Luo Feng’s excellence made him feel threatened, even jealous.

Channeling all the Yuan Qi in his body, Wei Kuang’s eyes turned cyan, preparing to defeat Luo Feng decisively.

Just then, the sound of tearing air echoed as a figure sped over from behind. It was Chen Kui, who had been lagging.

Seeing the two locked in fierce combat, confusion flickered in Chen Kui’s eyes, quickly replaced by joy.

Although he didn’t know what grudge they had to make them fight here, this was undoubtedly a golden opportunity for him to claim first place in the first round of the assessment!

The thought flashed through Chen Kui’s mind. He immediately channeled all his Yuan Qi, materialized a giant purple Yuan Qi python beneath his feet, and attempted to pass the two.

"How dare you! Chen Kui, who do you think you are? Stop right there!"

Wei Kuang was fighting Luo Feng but hadn’t gained any advantage; instead, he was gradually being suppressed. He was already furious, and seeing Chen Kui trying to capitalize on their fight enraged him further.

The thick-backed saber slashed through the air, and a cyan Saber Qi shot towards Chen Kui, slicing through the air.

SWISH!

The Saber Qi grazed Chen Kui’s shoulder, cleaving a purple Yuan Qi python in two.

"Wei Kuang, don’t push it!"

Chen Kui steadied himself, his face dark as he glared at Wei Kuang. If he had dodged a fraction of a second slower, he would likely have been cut in half!

Wei Kuang slid back several tens of meters, looking at Chen Kui with a mocking gaze.

"Chen Kui, who do you think you are, trying to snatch first place? If you have any self-awareness, just stay here quietly. After I deal with Luo Feng, if I’m in a good mood, I might let you have second place."

Chen Kui was also a reasonably well-known young expert in the Six Southern Domains. Hearing these humiliating words, the purple giant python beneath his feet opened its mouth and hissed. A chilling light glinted in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and said, "Wei Kuang, I admit you’re very strong, but I, Chen Kui, am not some pushover you can easily bully!"

"Hahahaha... It seems you’re still not convinced. In that case, feel free to try!"

Wei Kuang grinned, his words arrogant.

Luo Feng watched the two and said, "Since you two have business to attend to, I won’t disturb you. I’ll be on my way!"

Compared to winning or losing against Wei Kuang, Luo Feng was more concerned about the assessment ranking. As long as he got the Rotary Solidification Pill, he could help Bing Ruolan step into the Spiritual Rotation Realm. There must be no mistakes.

WHOOSH!

With a leap, ten Qi Dragons erupted around Luo Feng, and he shot towards the peak.

"Damn it! Luo Feng, that Rotary Solidification Pill is mine!"

Seeing Luo Feng take the lead, Wei Kuang roared. Ignoring Chen Kui beside him, he pushed his speed to its limit. His figure, like a massive cyan blade, surged towards the peak.

Chen Kui exhaled, unwilling to be left behind, and chased after the two.

Seeing this, boos erupted from Skyridge Plaza. Many spectators were disappointed they wouldn’t witness the climactic duel between Luo Feng and Wei Kuang.

However, this didn’t dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm.

Three young masters vying for first place made everyone’s heartstrings tighten. All eyes were unblinkingly fixed on the projected images of the three in the plaza.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

None of the three yielded, each pushing their speed to the absolute limit, their figures like streaks of lightning as they rushed towards the mountaintop.

Luo Feng was in the lead, Wei Kuang in the middle, and Chen Kui, once again materializing a purple Yuan Qi giant python, followed closely behind.

Damn it! How is this guy so fast!

The cyan aura around Wei Kuang twisted into a giant blade shadow, tearing through the air, piercing the clouds like an arrow loosed from a bow.

Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t catch up to Luo Feng. The distance between them was even gradually widening.

"Stand still! Breaking Wind Rotary Slash!"

His eyes blazing, Wei Kuang flicked his wrist. A cyan Saber Energy erupted from his thick-backed saber, transforming into a small whirlwind that shot out in an arc, blocking Luo Feng’s path.

Luo Feng advanced instead of retreating. The Rage Flame Knife flashed, slicing the cyan whirlwind apart.

Wei Kuang’s expression darkened slightly, but his hands didn’t pause.

"Wild Wind Wolf Shadow!"

"Fierce Wind Rotary!"

"Astonishing Wind Piercing Sky!"

Unwilling to be outdone, Wei Kuang continuously executed his Cyclone Saber Technique, trying to intercept Luo Feng. Impressive Saber Gangs, overwhelmingly powerful, rained down on Luo Feng from all directions.

Luo Feng paid them no mind. As the Rage Flame Knife vibrated, gleaming saber lights whistled out, blocking Wei Kuang’s onslaught.

The two fought as they ascended towards the peak. Wherever they passed, rampant Saber Qi wreaked havoc, shattering the sea of clouds. Ghastly saber marks scarred the cliff face, and rocks tumbled down the precipice, creating earth-shattering rumbles.

Chen Kui followed behind, his expression shocked. Merely watching from behind made his heart pound. The strength displayed by the two ahead was unbelievable!

Although they were all prominent young talents of the Six Southern Domains, Chen Kui now realized the gap between himself and the two ahead was not small.

Of course, what surprised Chen Kui the most was Luo Feng. He had never heard of Luo Feng’s name before. This time, it was as if Luo Feng had appeared out of nowhere, his strength even comparable to Wei Kuang, who was renowned in the Six Southern Domains. Describing it as merely ’incredible’ felt insufficient.

"Luo Feng, I advise you to give up. That Rotary Solidification Pill is not something you can touch!" Wei Kuang slashed out a cyan Saber Gang, roaring.

Luo Feng swung his saber, shattering the cyan Saber Gang, and replied with a faint smile, "Whether I can or not isn’t for you to decide!"

"Then let’s see who has the last laugh!"

Wei Kuang’s face grew grim, and his attacks intensified.

However, much to his frustration, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t halt Luo Feng’s advance. His opponent was like a perfectly forged piece of steel, without a single flaw.

Luo Feng also felt somewhat helpless at this moment. Although he wasn’t afraid of Wei Kuang, his speed was inevitably hampered by his opponent’s attacks, making it impossible to pull away from the other two.

For a time, the three maintained a delicate balance, none able to shake off the others.

The mountain wind was biting. After a moment, they saw Skyridge Plaza in the distance. The finish line was within reach!

"They’re coming!"

ROAR!

The entire Skyridge Plaza erupted in excitement. Everyone stood up, their faces alight with anticipation as they looked towards the northeast of the plaza.

Some Martial Artists in the Spiritual Rotation Realm even levitated into the air, not wanting to miss a single thrilling moment.

The blazing sun painted the floating clouds a brilliant gold. From the northeast of Skyridge Plaza, three figures, wreathed in rampant Saber Qi, broke through the clouds and streaked across the sky.

"Such powerful saber techniques! Are these two really just Martial Artists at the first layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm? Their power is horrifying!" a Saber Man wearing a bamboo hat gasped, gazing at the Saber Qi that filled the sky.

"Yes, I’m also at the first layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, but compared to them, I’m nothing. Truly shameful!"

"I’ve seen the summit of the Six Southern Domains. These two already have the strength to rival the top ten young masters!"

"To witness such a pinnacle duel makes this trip worthwhile."

"I wonder who will take first place and become the center of everyone’s attention..."

Watching the three rapidly approaching figures, everyone’s face showed shock.

"Tian," Yang Qing stood up from her seat, gazing at the approaching storm of saber light. Her small hand tightly gripped Luotian’s right hand, fine beads of sweat on the tip of her nose. Her voice trembled slightly with nervousness.

Luotian’s gaze was like lightning as he said, "Don’t worry, Feng Er will definitely win! He’s our son; no one can compare to him!"

Despite his words, Luotian felt no certainty in his heart. The gap between the three was minuscule; any carelessness could lead to utter defeat.

Not only the spectators in the stands but even the elders from the six Golden Palaces had their gazes fixed on the northeast.

Gradually, the entire Skyridge Plaza fell silent. The space itself seemed to solidify; one could hear a pin drop.

Suddenly!

A violent explosion thundered from afar. Brilliant saber light and crimson fist energy collided. Tangible shockwaves radiated outwards, and the dazzling light rivaled the blazing sun.