Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 615 - 613: Beauty Portrait

Luo Feng’s determined tone made the three people in the yard pause slightly.

"Are you that confident?" Luotian asked.

Luo Feng, looking calm and composed, didn’t explain further. He walked to the middle of the yard, his aura suddenly transforming.

BANG!

With a flash in his eyes, a wave of massive Yuan Qi surged from Luo Feng’s body. It was as if he stood amidst stormy waves; a formless pressure spread across the yard, forcing Luotian and the others to step back repeatedly.

"This is..."

Yang Qing, Luo Xiao, and Luotian looked at Luo Feng, their faces filled with astonishment.

"Second stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and his Yuan Qi is so dense! Feng Er, your cultivation?"

Despite his experience with significant ups and downs, Luotian’s face was still full of shock as he looked at Luo Feng. He was evidently greatly taken aback.

"I have already reached the peak of the second stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and it won’t be long before I break into the third stage!"

Luo Feng explained. He originally wanted to surprise his parents on the Martial Champion List, but for now, to assure everyone, he no longer kept it a secret.

"Peak of the second stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm!"

Luotian gasped.

Among the top ten young cultivators of the Six Southern Domains, several were still only at the first stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. The few who had broken through to the second stage were rare, let alone those at the peak of the second stage.

"Second Brother, you are really something! It seems that you will have a place in this year’s Martial Champion List. Our Flowing Cloud Region has produced a Martial Champion!"

Luo Xiao’s face flushed red with excitement as he clapped Luo Feng heavily on the shoulder.

"But, what about Yi Tian..."

Yang Qing furrowed her eyebrows, worried more about Luo Feng’s safety as a mother than his fame.

"Mother, you don’t need to worry."

With his aura retracted, Luo Feng looked at Yang Qing and said, "Since I could grow from the second stage of the Meridian Wheel Realm to my current cultivation in half a year, I will surely surpass Yi Tian in three months!"

"Good! A true man dares to act boldly and possesses a commanding presence. Worthy of being my, Luotian’s, son!"

With a proud expression, Luotian patted Luo Feng’s shoulder, and looked back at Yang Qing. "Qing’er, Feng Er is all grown up now. He should make his own decisions. Our son is second to none!"

"You father and son are cut from the same cloth!"

Yang Qing shot Luotian a look. Knowing that there was no turning back now, she reached out and touched Luo Feng’s cheek. "Feng Er, if you need anything for your cultivation, don’t hesitate to ask. We still have some savings at home."

Luo Xiao took off the storage ring from his finger and handed it to Luo Feng. "Second Brother, I got over two thousand Grade One Yuan Stones from killing the Underground Demons. Take them."

Looking at his parents and brother, Luo Feng felt his nose tingle with emotion, but he was delighted at heart. Having such a brother and parents was his good fortune.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng pushed Luo Xiao’s hand away. "Elder Brother, I am not short of Yuan Stones. Keep them for yourself."

What Luo Feng said was the truth. He now had nearly ten thousand Grade Two Yuan Stones, wealthier than some prominent families.

"By the way, I have something for you."

As if remembering something, Luo Feng flicked his finger on his storage ring, took out a brocade bag, and handed it to Luotian.

"What is this?"

Luotian frowned slightly. He then opened the brocade bag to find several porcelain vials inside.

Upon opening a vial and seeing what was inside, Luotian’s expression changed slightly. "Peak Grade Four Spirit Pills, Qingyuan Pills! Are all of these Qingyuan Pills?"

Luo Feng nodded. "There are a total of one hundred Qingyuan Pills."

One hundred Qingyuan Pills!

Luo Xiao swallowed hard. Based on the value of peak Grade Four spiritual medicines, these Spirit Pills alone could buy three Luo Families.

Seeing the stunned expression on their faces, Luo Feng explained, "These are the Qingyuan Pills I exchanged for after killing Sky Flying Demons."

GASP!

The three in the courtyard stared in disbelief. They were still unaware of what had just happened at Skyridge Plaza. Seeing so many Qingyuan Pills now, their hearts were in turmoil.

One hundred Qingyuan Pills would require killing more than thirty Sky Flying Demons.

Considering Luo Feng’s strength, the three quickly calmed down. Luotian returned the brocade bag to Luo Feng, saying,

"Feng Er, keep these Qingyuan Pills for yourself. In three months, you will be fighting Yi Tian to the death. These Spirit Pills could increase your odds of winning."

Luo Feng shook his head. "Father, I still have more here. I am now preparing for the life-and-death battle in three months. If you and Elder Brother could become Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists, I would feel more assured."

"Well, then I won’t be polite. With the help of these Qingyuan Pills, I should be able to step into the Spiritual Rotation Realm within a month!"

Much like Luo Feng, Luotian was straightforward and didn’t refuse further. He directly took all the Qingyuan Pills.

Besides, the stronger I become, the more I can help Feng Er in the life-and-death battle three months from now, he thought.

"Second Brother, I will also strive to cultivate. In the future, when you become a peerless powerhouse, at least I won’t embarrass you," Luo Xiao laughed.

Luo Feng smiled bitterly. "Elder Brother, stop teasing me."

"Alright, alright, you all must be tired from the past few days of assessments. I’ll go cook a few dishes. Tonight, we’ll have a proper family reunion dinner." Seeing the amicable atmosphere between Luo Feng and his elder brother, Yang Qing smiled faintly.

Luo Feng hadn’t eaten a meal cooked by his mother for a long time, so he happily said, "Mother, I want to eat Roasted Glazed Lion’s Head and Jade Lotus Soup."

"Okay, today I will cook any dish you want to eat," Yang Qing smiled.

The family had a joyous reunion dinner, filled with laughter and conversation. Familiar dishes made Luo Feng reminisce about his days in Panlong City.

The night fell and the stars shone brightly.

The moon was full tonight, reflecting off the large and small lakes scattered across Sky Cloud Valley. The mist lingering over the lakes’ surfaces lent an air of mysterious beauty to the entire valley.

After dinner, Luo Feng excused himself from his parents and returned to the Bamboo Shadow Courtyard.

Underneath the swaying bamboo shadows, a figure stood resolute and upright.

The figure stood quietly, his upright stature like a treasured sword, exuding an indescribable aura, as if it would pierce the darkness of the night.

"HAH!"

The sharp cry rang out like a sudden clap of thunder. A fierce wind swept through the courtyard, sending the bamboo shadows into a chaotic dance.

Following his cry, Luo Feng lunged into a bow stance, his body tensed, and he unleashed a punch.

BOOM!

This punch didn’t use Yuan Qi, but the sheer force of the unaugmented punch whipped up the dust on the ground and made the earth tremble ceaselessly.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...

With a leap, Luo Feng’s figure shot out. Instantly, the air crackled with continuous explosions as his fists moved. The entire courtyard filled with the afterimages of his punches. Dozens of steps away, the pond churned with violent waves that crashed against the shore rocks, producing sharp, slapping sounds.

"’Tyrant Flame Return Wind!’"

After completing a set of punches, Luo Feng circulated his Yuan Qi, and his entire right arm was instantly enveloped in dazzling flame light. He then unleashed a punch skyward.

BOOM...

The crimson fist projection formed a fiery tornado that surged towards the sky, dispersing a patch of thin clouds before gradually dissipating. The clear, bright moonlight then spilled down once more.

Exhaling a turbid breath, Luo Feng retracted his aura, and a smile spread across his face.

Tomorrow would be the day to compete for the Martial Champion List. On a whim, he wanted to test the power of the Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist.

The result was just as he had thought. With the strengthening of the crimson Yuan Qi within him, the power of the Eight Wildernesses Dominating Flame Fist had also significantly increased.

With his original strength, his fist projection could reach at most five or six hundred meters. But the punch just now had reached a distance of over eight hundred meters!

After a moment, the smile on Luo Feng’s face faded. He gazed at the moon in the sky, lost in thought.

Catching up to Yi Tian in three months will not be easy, he mused. I must win first place in this Martial Champion competition. That way, I can cultivate in the core formation of Sky Mountain for a month. I should be able to make considerable progress then...

Withdrawing his gaze, Luo Feng murmured to himself, "I wonder what Ye Siyi’s cultivation realm is." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Among the top ten young cultivators, the only opponents that made Luo Feng feel somewhat pressured were the top four, among whom Ye Siyi posed the greatest danger.

KNOCK... KNOCK...

A sudden knock at the courtyard door echoed. After two knocks, silence returned.

Luo Feng’s thoughts were interrupted. He frowned slightly and was about to ask who it was when a clear voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Luo Feng, are you there?"

"Yue Haitang?"

Luo Feng raised an eyebrow and waved his palm.

WHOOSH...

The fierce palm wind swept the fallen leaves and stones in the courtyard into the bamboo grove nearby.

Luo Feng surveyed the courtyard, nodded in satisfaction, and then went to open the gate.

Outside the yard stood a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth. His fine features could even be described as beautiful.

Moonlight fell upon the young man’s face like a hazy veil, giving him a dreamlike appearance.

Seeing Yue Haitang, Luo Feng was momentarily stunned as the image of an incredibly beautiful woman from a past painting flashed through his mind.

The fleeting image made an odd thought flash through Luo Feng’s mind, gone as quickly as it came. He gave a wry smile at the inexplicable notion and asked, "Yue Haitang, why are you here so late?"

"..."

Yue Haitang looked up at Luo Feng, pursed his lips, and suddenly moved forward to embrace Luo Feng.

"Yue Haitang, you..."

Luo Feng was taken aback.

"Can you just stay still for a bit? I just want to stay like this for a while..." came Yue Haitang’s voice.

"Sure."

Luo Feng touched his nose. He had always treated Yue Haitang as a younger brother, so he didn’t feel uncomfortable with this situation.

The two of them stood thus before the courtyard gate. All around was perfectly still; only the moonlight seemed to flow gently through the air.

After a while, Luo Feng recalled the Spirit Mirror Qing Yun had received earlier and wondered if it was related to Yue Haitang’s sudden unusual behavior. He couldn’t help but ask, "Your father knows about my duel to the death with Yi Tian. Did he say anything to you?"

Yue Haitang shook his head against Luo Feng’s chest. "Nothing."

"Don’t worry," Luo Feng said with a confident smile, patting Yue Haitang’s shoulder, "I’ll definitely defeat Yi Tian in three months."

Yue Haitang’s body trembled slightly. He nodded. "Mm."

After a while longer, Yue Haitang let go of Luo Feng and looked up to say, "Tonight, I came to say goodbye to you."

"Goodbye?" Luo Feng was astounded.

Yue Haitang said, "I’m returning to the Imperial City."

"Returning to the Imperial City? But, the Martial Champion competition is tomorrow..."

As Luo Feng spoke, he suddenly noticed a clear sword wound on Yue Haitang’s neck. He frowned. "How did you get this wound?"

Yue Haitang’s eyebrows trembled slightly. He pulled his collar higher to cover the wound, shook his head, and said with a forced smile, "I was careless while practicing with my sword. I’m leaving tonight, so I won’t participate in the Martial Champion competition."

Glancing at Luo Feng, Yue Haitang pursed his lips, took out a scroll, and stuffed it into Luo Feng’s hands. "This is for you..."

After saying this, Yue Haitang turned and left, quickly disappearing into the night.

Luo Feng watched Yue Haitang hastily leave, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. He opened the scroll in his hands.

It was a portrait of a beauty.

The woman in the painting bore a striking resemblance to Yue Haitang. Dressed in a floral-patterned gown, she stood quietly before a bamboo grove. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn pools; she possessed a noble and captivating charm. The misty bamboo grove behind her further enhanced her ethereal quality, lending her an irresistible allure.

It was the same scroll painting of Yue Haitang’s sister that Luo Feng had seen before.

However, there were two new lines of poetry on this painting.

"’Though the sky ends and the earth has its shores, only longing is truly without end...’"