Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 595 - 593: Lovers’ Sacrifice

Executing the Teng Dragon’s Step, Luo Feng resembled a great roc spreading its wings, covering several kilometers in an instant.

Behind the mountain range lay a valley. Inside, hundreds upon hundreds of Underground Demons swarmed, while a Sky Flying Demon circled in the air above. They had several figures completely surrounded, locked in a fierce battle. Fresh blood stained the snow-covered ground, as striking as plum blossoms in winter.

Changxin Academy students... Jadeite Young Master, Xin Wuyue...

Upon seeing the figures surrounded by the Underground Demons, Luo Feng’s eyes flickered. These individuals were all clad in Changxin Academy uniforms. The leader, a young man wielding a sword, was Xin Wuyue, one of the Four Great Young Masters of Red Maple Lead.

"Senior Brother Xin Wuyue, there are too many Underground Demons! We can’t break through!" a Changxin Academy student cried out. After felling a Bone Scale Demon with a palm strike, he looked at the dense horde of Underground Demons surrounding them, a trace of terror flashing in his eyes.

"What do we do? If we don’t reach Sky Frost City soon, Senior Brother Yue Haitang will be in danger..." a young swordswoman beside him murmured, her red lips pressed tightly together.

"Enough talk! Senior Brother is dealing with the Sky Flying Demon. Don’t distract him," another student cautioned.

Including Xin Wuyue, five students from Changxin Academy were trapped: three young men and two young women. Xin Wuyue paid no heed to their conversation; he was currently locked in a desperate battle with the Sky Flying Demon, with no attention to spare for his surroundings.

The Sky Flying Demon was stronger than he anticipated! Unless he reached the Spiritual Rotation Realm, he simply wasn’t its match.

"Thunderbolt Thousands of Calamities!"

Facing the Sky Flying Demon, Xin Wuyue dared not be careless. His Yuan Qi surged, and with a flick of his sword, he unleashed a shower of snow-like sword light. These beams of sword light did not dissipate but intertwined, forming what looked like a net of thunderous sword light, radiating boundless sharpness as it shot towards the Sky Flying Demon in mid-air.

This Sky Flying Demon was extremely young but possessed power equivalent to a first-level Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist. Contempt flashed through its blood-red pupils as it saw the approaching sword net. A sinister demonic flame erupted from its right claw, shattering the intricate net of sword light with a single swipe.

"KEH KEH KEH... You think you can resist me?"

Having destroyed the sword light, the Sky Flying Demon let out a grotesque laugh. Its sharp-toothed steel fork blazed with black demonic flame as it swept out.

WHOOSH!

The vast black demonic flame unfurled like a curtain between heaven and earth, pressing down on Xin Wuyue with overwhelming force.

Xin Wuyue’s green robes whipped about him, his eyes wide with fury. "Wind and Thunder Shake the Sky!"

Gripping his sword with both hands, Xin Wuyue stomped hard on the ground.

BOOM!

The snow within a hundred-meter radius was blasted away. A brilliant cyan light erupted from Xin Wuyue, twisting into a colossal drill of wind and snow that spiraled skyward.

BOOM!

The two forces collided violently. The fierce impact radiated outwards, unleashing a furious gale that swept through the entire valley.

Xin Wuyue’s body trembled, a flush of red creeping up his face. He opened his mouth, spewing a large mouthful of fresh blood and nearly staggering; he was clearly suffering from severe internal injuries.

"Senior Brother!" a young woman cried, flashing to his side to support him.

"I’m fine..." Xin Wuyue shook his head, his expression grim as he stared at the Sky Flying Demon in mid-air.

"KEH KEH KEH... Seize them! Kill all the men and keep the women. I’ve heard human women cherish their bodies the most. I’ll make them wish they were dead!" the Sky Flying Demon shrieked, brandishing its fork and laughing with arrogant malice and lewdness.

Hearing this, the faces of the two female Changxin Academy students turned deathly pale, all color drained from them. Their delicate bodies trembled subtly.

Xin Wuyue’s face was ashen. He suddenly saw the young woman beside him, Junior Sister Yu, press her sword to her own fair neck. He cried out in alarm, "Junior Sister Yu, what are you doing?!"

Before she could answer, Xin Wuyue flashed forward and grabbed her right hand, which held the sword.

The young woman had refined features. Her eyes were slightly red, and she bit her lip as she said, "Senior Brother Xin, we have no hope of breaking through. Rather than fall into the hands of these Underground Demons and suffer a fate worse than death, I’d rather end it myself!"

With that, her beautiful eyes softened. Looking at Xin Wuyue, a tragic smile touched her pretty face. "Senior Brother Xin, I like you. I hope we can meet again in our next lives."

Hearing her words, the expressions of the other Changxin Academy students turned grim. Xin Wuyue was the strongest among them; if even he was no match, they had no hope of breaking free.

"Junior Sister Yu..." Xin Wuyue’s eyes flashed. He gripped her right hand tightly and said with sudden resolve, "I don’t want to wait until the next life!"

"Senior Brother..." The young woman, realizing the depth of his words, looked momentarily stunned. A blush spread across her cheeks, and tears welled in her eyes, rolling down her face. It was unclear whether they were tears of joyful surprise or despair at their current predicament. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

SWIPE!

Xin Wuyue’s longsword erupted with a terrifying Sword Gang three to four meters long. With a sweeping slash, he cut down three or four nearby Bone Scale Demons and roared, "We charge out!"

"Courting death!" The Sky Flying Demon cackled coldly. Its wings flapped, and its figure, wreathed in terrifying Demonic Qi, howled downwards. In an instant, the sky above the valley seemed to be enveloped by demonic clouds, and an ominous wind swirled chaotically.

"Kill!"

Facing the descending Sky Flying Demon, the Changxin Academy students’ eyes glinted with determination as they each unleashed their ultimate techniques.

"Wind and Thunder Shake the Sky!"

"Rain Disarraying Spring Flowers!"

"Plate Yang Palm!"

...

Sword Qi and Palm Gang merged, forming an astonishing rainbow of Yuan Qi that soared into the sky. It carried a terrifying momentum as it shot towards the Sky Flying Demon.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Continuous explosions rang out. The Yuan Qi caused the demonic flames on the Sky Flying Demon to ripple violently, but it couldn’t extinguish them.

Witnessing this, despair filled Xin Wuyue’s eyes. The Sky Flying Demon was truly beyond his ability to contend with.

Just then, piercing shrieks echoed from the sky above.

SHLICK!

An awe-inspiring, icy saber gleam descended with a roar, instantly sundering the Sky Flying Demon’s Protective Gang Energy.

Blood rained down. Before the students’ shocked eyes, the powerful Sky Flying Demon was cleaved in two by that single saber strike, unable even to utter a cry of pain.

"Such a powerful Saber Technique, to shatter the Sky Flying Demon’s protective demonic flames in one strike! I wonder which expert has come," one of the Changxin Academy students exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement. They had just brushed with death; their elation at seeing the Sky Flying Demon slain was palpable.

"May I ask which senior has graced us with their presence?" Xin Wuyue called out loudly.

WHOOSH!

A figure broke through the clouds and landed before them. With a casual swing of his saber, he slaughtered the nearby Underground Demons. The remaining creatures, seeing their leader killed, scattered like frightened birds and beasts. The students didn’t pursue them.

"I’m no senior," Luo Feng said, smiling at the group.

"Luo Feng!" Xin Wuyue exclaimed, his eyes wide with astonishment.

He knew Luo Feng’s strength had improved drastically, but he didn’t expect it to be to this extent. At the Red Maple Lead Summit, he had still entertained thoughts of competing with him. But now, Luo Feng’s strength was on a completely different level. Slaying a Sky Flying Demon with a single blow... how many students in the entire Six Southern Domains’ assessment could achieve that? At this moment, apart from shock, all Xin Wuyue felt was admiration. He knew that no matter how much time passed, he would never be a match for Luo Feng.

"Are you all right?" Luo Feng asked, glancing them over.

"Just minor injuries, nothing serious," Xin Wuyue replied. He glanced at the nearby corpse of the Sky Flying Demon and said with lingering fear, "We owe you our lives this time. If you had arrived a moment later, the five of us might have... I, Xin Wuyue, will engrave this kindness in my heart and will surely repay it in the future. I would go through fire and water without hesitation."

"It was nothing," Luo Feng said with a faint smile. He hadn’t saved them seeking any reward. Cang Nanyue was once the Dean of Changxin Academy; because of this connection, he couldn’t just stand by and watch.

Glancing at the young woman whose hand Xin Wuyue still held, Luo Feng smiled ambiguously. "It seems this wasn’t entirely a misfortune."

At his words, the other Changxin Academy students couldn’t help but smile. They hadn’t expected Luo Feng to be so powerful, yet so witty and modest, completely unlike the top students from other academies who were usually extremely arrogant and unapproachable.

"Senior Brother Xin..." The young woman’s pretty face turned crimson, as if blood might drip from it. She shyly tried to withdraw her hand, but Xin Wuyue held it fast. Finally, she relented, a sweet smile gracing the corners of her lips.

Successful in love, Xin Wuyue was in high spirits. He grinned and said, "Luo Feng, when we get back to Sky Mountain, I’ll treat you to a good drink."

"Sounds good," Luo Feng replied with a smile. He looked around and asked, "Isn’t Yue Haitang with you?"

At his question, the expressions of the Changxin Academy students, including Xin Wuyue, changed slightly.

Luo Feng noticed their looks and frowned. "What happened?"

"Senior Brother Yue Haitang was originally with us, but..." the young woman beside Xin Wuyue began, pursing her red lips.

Xin Wuyue took over. "We arrived at Crack Stone City last night. This morning, we went out together to hunt Underground Demons. However, on the way, we encountered two people..."

"Was it Yi Tian?" Luo Feng’s gaze sharpened.

Surprise flickered in Xin Wuyue’s eyes before he nodded. "Yes, one of them claimed to be Yi Tian, the Princely Heir of Qingyun Mansion. As soon as the two appeared, they demanded something from Yue Haitang. When he refused, they immediately attacked us and even killed some of our classmates. To protect us, Senior Brother Yue Haitang told us to leave first."

Sighing, Xin Wuyue said dejectedly, "It’s shameful to admit, but the two of them were too strong for all of us combined. We had no choice but to leave first and try to come up with another plan."

The refined-looking young woman interjected, "We were on our way to Sky Frost City. An elder from our academy is there. If we can find him, he can definitely save Senior Brother Yue Haitang!"

"How long ago did you encounter Yi Tian?" Luo Feng asked, his eyes glinting.

"In less time than it takes for an incense stick to burn."

As if remembering something, Xin Wuyue looked up at Luo Feng. "Luo Feng, I have an impertinent request. You’re a Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist capable of Aerial Flight, so you’re much faster than us. Could you please go to the Changning Drug Store in Sky Frost City? The Shopkeeper there is an elder of our academy. If he learns about this, he certainly won’t stand idly by."

By then, I’m afraid it will be too late, Luo Feng thought. He shook his head, then, after a moment’s consideration, looked at Xin Wuyue and asked, "Where did you last see them?"