Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 605 - 603: A Glint of Cold Light Arrives First

Chapter 605: Chapter 603: A Glint of Cold Light Arrives First

WHOOSH!

Luo Feng unleashed the Teng Dragon’s Step and, saber in hand, charged into Crack Stone City.

Before him stretched a wide street, broad enough for ten horse-drawn carriages to travel abreast. The buildings flanking it were constructed from massive stones, exuding an air of grandeur and majesty.

Luo Feng surveyed the scene, his gaze narrowing slightly.

More than half the houses along the street had collapsed. Heaps of mangled corpses lay strewn across the ground, and blood had stained the street crimson, a jarring sight.

Further in, groups of Martial Artists were battling the Underground Demons. Battle cries shook the heavens, and the overwhelming stench of blood assaulted his nostrils, making him want to retch.

With a glint in his eyes, Luo Feng darted deeper into the city.

ROAR!

A Blood Ash Demon noticed Luo Feng’s approach, roared, and spewed a pillar of pitch-black Demonic Qi from its mouth.

"SLASH!"

Luo Feng executed a swift Saber Technique. The Rage Flame Knife carved a dazzling arc through the air, unleashing a whistling blast of frigid Saber Qi.

SQUISH!

The black Demonic Qi was cleaved apart. The Blood Ash Demon staggered, blood gushing from its midsection as it was sliced in two.

The Demonic Qi roiled, and several nearby Underground Demons lunged at him.

Luo Feng’s speed didn’t falter. His Saber Qi rippled out in layers. Wherever it passed, the Underground Demons were instantly torn apart, their remains scattering across the ground as he cut through them with unstoppable momentum.

"He’s so powerful! The Underground Demons are no match for him!"

The surrounding Martial Artists were startled by this display. Some who didn’t recognize Luo Feng even speculated he might be one of the top ten experts from the Six Southern Domains.

WHOOSH!

Having slain dozens of Underground Demons in one go, Luo Feng arrived before a middle-aged Martial Artist.

"Where is the City Lord Mansion?"

The middle-aged Martial Artist, momentarily dazed, quickly came to his senses. Pointing behind him, he said, "The City Lord Mansion is back there; it’s the tallest building you see!"

"Thank you."

Luo Feng expressed his thanks and, with a leap, shot deeper into the city, vanishing from sight after a few bounds.

Such speed! Could he be one of the top ten young experts from the Six Southern Domains? Impossible, the uniform he’s wearing... it looks like a Purple Sun School uniform...

The middle-aged Martial Artist felt as if a mere breeze had swept past him; Luo Feng was already gone. His face registered both shock and admiration.

「Sky Mountain, Sky Feather Hall.」

All the elders of the six Golden Palaces were present, discussing the Underground Demon attack.

WHOOSH!

A stream of blue light shot into the great hall, hovering before Xue Wu Qing, the elder of the Floating Snow Hall. It was a Spirit Mirror.

Xue Wu Qing took the Spirit Mirror and announced, "The Underground Demons have begun their attacks on Crack Stone City and Sky Frost City. Their numbers exceed two hundred thousand."

"Two hundred thousand?!"

Zimei and the two elders seated to his left frowned. According to their intelligence, there should have been only around a hundred thousand Underground Demons; the number had now doubled.

Shui Linglong glanced at the others and said, "There are only fifty thousand students participating in the second round of the assessment. Facing two hundred thousand Underground Demons, isn’t it too risky? To prevent any unforeseen accidents, I think it’s best we go there ourselves."

The others nodded in agreement. While trials were beneficial for cultivation, excessive casualties would mean the losses outweighed the gains.

The elder of Sky Sword Pavilion, seated to the right, shook his head. "Everyone, please remain calm. Sky Frost City is protected by the Extreme Yin Cold Sky Formation; the Underground Demons there pose no significant threat."

"And what about Crack Stone City?" another elder from the Purple Extreme Palace, a man with a square face, inquired.

The Sky Sword Pavilion elder smiled faintly. "I’ve received news that Qing Yun, an elder from Changxin Academy in Red Maple Lead, has already gone to Crack Stone City. As long as no Asura appears, Crack Stone City will be safe."

"Qing Yun has gone to Crack Stone City..."

Hearing this, the other elders’ expressions eased. Qing Yun was a top expert, as famous as Cang Nanyue, the Dean of Changxin Academy. The elders were well aware of her strength.

Shui Linglong also let out a soft sigh of relief, her misty eyes gazing out of the grand hall in the direction of Crack Stone City.

WHOOSH!

A figure darted across the street at phenomenal speed, swift as the wind.

To avoid detection by the Sky Flying Demons, Luo Feng flew at a low altitude as he approached the City Lord Mansion.

This area had once been the bustling heart of Crack Stone City. Now, not a soul could be seen. Only from the windows of a few houses could pairs of terrified eyes be glimpsed.

The sight of so many Underground Demons would strike fear into the hearts of most Martial Artists, let alone ordinary civilians.

Shaking his head, Luo Feng quickened his pace. Soon, he sensed a powerful Demonic Qi ahead.

Luo Feng squinted, looking into the distance.

Several thousand meters away, a current of black Qi swirled into a massive vortex, kicking up dust and stones that darkened the sky.

Such strong Demonic Qi. That must be the City Lord Mansion.

Sensing the chilling Demonic Qi ahead, Luo Feng pushed his Teng Dragon’s Step to its limit. With a powerful leap, he shot forward like a great bird.

Just as his feet left the ground, suddenly—

A piercing shriek tore through the sky, and an oppressive, bone-chilling aura pressed down, sending an icy shiver down Luo Feng’s spine.

Startled, Luo Feng took a sharp breath. The air beneath his feet seemed to explode as his figure abruptly accelerated, covering over thirty meters in an instant.

BOOM!

With a deafening roar, a ten-meter-wide pit appeared where Luo Feng had just stood. Embedded in the bottom was a steel trident with sharp tines, glinting with black light and emitting wisps of Demonic Qi.

The impact obliterated more than half the buildings on one side of the street. Bodies lay mixed with rubble, and faint cries of sorrow echoed through the air.

Luo Feng turned to look at the devastated street, a cold glint in his eyes, then looked up at the sky.

At some point, a Sky Flying Demon had appeared in mid-air. It watched him, its crimson pupils filled with venomous coldness.

Hearing the faint cries from the street, a potent killing intent emanated from Luo Feng.

BOOM!

With a stomp, the ground cracked open as Luo Feng launched himself into the air, intent on killing the Sky Flying Demon.

The Sky Flying Demon let out a piercing cackle.

GYE GYE...

Its wings fanned up a massive whirlwind.

The whirlwind was immensely powerful. Wherever it passed, the air itself seemed to boil, creating layers of ripples.

"Die!"

In mid-air, Luo Feng’s gaze was sharp as he swung his saber, unleashing an arc of cold light at the Sky Flying Demon. It was Skyfall Thunder, the most powerful move in the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique.

The demonic whirlwind was cleaved open, and the Saber Qi fiercely struck the Sky Flying Demon’s protective demonic flames.

However, the Saber Qi only made the demonic flames churn violently, failing to penetrate deeper.

Third level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm!

Luo Feng’s gaze sharpened. This Sky Flying Demon was no simple foe; its strength was equivalent to a Martial Artist at the third level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

The Sky Flying Demon grinned ferociously, its eyes fixed on Luo Feng as if mocking his audacity.

Do you really think I can’t kill you!

A cold smirk touched Luo Feng’s lips, his eyes flashing like lightning as he unleashed three consecutive saber strikes.

CRACKLE!

As thunder boomed, three saber gleams merged into one, striking the Sky Flying Demon’s protective demonic flames repeatedly. On the second strike, a half-foot-long crack appeared in the flames.

SQUISH!

A horrifying scream echoed as the third saber gleam shot through the crack, tearing a large hole in the Sky Flying Demon’s chest. Blood sprayed for over ten meters.

THUD!

Landing beside the corpse, Luo Feng looked at the Sky Flying Demon’s body, his brow furrowing slightly.

With my current strength, killing a Sky Flying Demon at the third level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm is my limit. If I encounter one at the fourth, or even fifth level, I’d stand no chance...

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng cut off the Sky Flying Demon’s wing bone with his saber. Just then, he heard footsteps nearby.

"Wow, come quick and see! He actually killed the monster!"

"So strong!"

"When I grow up, I want to be a Martial Artist too!"

Several children, around six or seven years old, ran out from a nearby building. Seeing the Sky Flying Demon’s corpse, their eyes shone with awe and admiration.

Luo Feng gave a faint smile, his figure flickered, and he sped off towards the City Lord Mansion.

A moment later, a tall, imposing building appeared in Luo Feng’s sight: the City Lord Mansion of Crack Stone City.

Currently, the sky above the City Lord Mansion roiled with Black Wind, resembling a colossal dark cloud that enveloped the area. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Within the black cloud were numerous Sky Flying Demons—not one or two, but nearly a hundred of them!

Luo Feng could vaguely discern figures shimmering with various lights amidst the black cloud, unleashing streaks of blade energy as they fiercely battled the Sky Flying Demons. These were likely the experts from the City Lord Mansion.

So many Sky Flying Demons!

Although he had mentally prepared himself, the sight of nearly a hundred Sky Flying Demons still made Luo Feng draw a sharp breath. The situation was dire for the City Lord Mansion, as the Sky Flying Demons significantly outnumbered their defenders.

If this continues, the City Lord Mansion will surely fall sooner or later...

A glint flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes as he spread his Soul Power to scan the area. He then let out a sigh of relief.

Among the nearly hundred Sky Flying Demons, most were at the first to third levels of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. There were very few at the fourth level, only two or three, and only one at the fifth level.

As long as I don’t encounter a Sky Flying Demon at the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, I should be able to handle them. While their attention is focused on the City Lord Mansion, I can pick them off one by one...

Having made his decision, Luo Feng’s gaze swept over the Sky Flying Demons above the City Lord Mansion, quickly locking onto a target.

The Sky Flying Demons on the east side of the City Lord Mansion were the fewest, and their cultivation was only between the first and third levels of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

This is the place.

Pleased, Luo Feng took a deep breath, concealed his aura, and headed east.

On the east side of the City Lord Mansion, over a dozen Sky Flying Demons were besieging four or five City Lord Mansion guards. These City Lord Mansion guards were not weak. However, they were severely outnumbered by the Sky Flying Demons and struggled to hold their ground. One guard had an arm severed at the wrist and was heavily injured, but he continued to fight desperately. If the City Lord Mansion fell, they would all perish; their only choice was to fight to the death.

The Sky Flying Demons were also cunning. Four of them ganged up on the injured guard, relentlessly attacking. The situation was perilous; a single mistake would mean certain death for him.

"Skyfall Thunder!"

Seeing the critical situation, Luo Feng halted his swift advance. His gaze locked onto a younger-looking Sky Flying Demon as he unleashed a strike with his Rage Flame Knife, the blade vanishing into the void.

CRACKLE!

A cold gleam, like a lightning bolt streaking through the night, flashed and vanished.

SQUISH!

The Sky Flying Demon, utterly unprepared for a sneak attack from behind, had its head chopped clean off, sending it flying several meters high.

A nearby Sky Flying Demon also suffered a saber gash on its wing.

"A human!"

The injured Sky Flying Demon, spotting Luo Feng, let out a shrill roar.