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Inside a hidden cave,
Lin Feng and Murong Xue sat cross-legged, refining the Fire Demon Liquid.
The Fire Demon Liquid entered their bodies, making them feel as if they were burning.
He dared not hesitate for a moment and quickly operated the "Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique" to refine the Fire Demon Liquid within his body.
Under the refinement of the Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique, the scorching temperature of Lin Feng's body gradually returned to normal.
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At this time, Yuwen Yunfeng had already calmed his mind, spat out the blood stagnating in his chest, and felt much more comfortable. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and left the cave mansion, reuniting with Sun Kui and others.
"Young master, did you get the Fire Demon Liquid?" Sun Kui and the others asked with fawning expressions.
A cold murderous intent appeared on Yuwen Yunfeng's face instantly, "The Fire Demon Liquid was stolen."
"What? Stolen? Could it be that Murong Xue and her companion did it?"
Another cultivator, a martial master realm expert, skinny and around thirty years old with a fierce appearance, said this.
This person was Li Tianshang, the third martial master realm cultivator in Yuwen Yunfeng's team.
Sun Kui said, "It must have been them."
Yuwen Yunfeng nodded gloomily and said, "Go search for them. I want those two ripped to pieces."
"Yes, young master."
Following Yuwen Yunfeng's order, the cultivators of the Soul Devouring Hall dispersed to search for Lin Feng and Murong Xue's whereabouts.
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Three hours later, Lin Feng finally opened his eyes.
He sensed his body's condition and immediately showed a joyful expression. After refining the Fire Demon Liquid, the meridians in his body expanded by twice their size, and Lin Feng's strength reached an astonishing thirty-two thousand jin.
"Finally broke through."
Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief. After refining the Fire Demon Liquid, his cultivation reached Martial Artist Eighth Level.
Martial Artist Eighth Level, thirty-two thousand jin of immense strength.
Generally speaking, a normal cultivator's Martial Artist Eighth Level strength is twelve thousand eight hundred jin, Ninth Level strength is twenty-five thousand six hundred jin, and Tenth Level strength is fifty-one thousand two hundred jin.
Lin Feng's cultivation at the Martial Artist Eighth Level surpassed the Martial Artist Ninth Level and approached the Tenth Level Great Perfection cultivator's strength.
Half an hour later,
Murong Xue also woke up from her cultivation. At that moment, Lin Feng sensed an extremely strong wave from Murong Xue, making him slightly startled. Murong Xue also seemed to have broken through.
Murong Xue stood up with a joyful expression and said, "Hehe, this Fire Demon Liquid is truly a Heavenly Spirit Liquid. It allowed me to break through a level."
After a short rest, they left the closed cultivation site and went to search for the Yin Yang Wuji Cave Mansion.
The next day, while passing through a forest, Lin Feng suddenly felt vigilant because the forest seemed unusually quiet.
Almost instinctively, Lin Feng whispered, "Be careful, get out of the way quickly."
Lin Feng moved to the left, and upon hearing his warning, Murong Xue moved to the right.
At that moment, a figure flashed by, throwing a punch. Lin Feng and Murong Xue avoided the blow just in time, but the wind generated by the punch was so powerful that it sent them flying.
"Kid, your cultivation is nothing, but you're quite alert."
At this moment, a cold laugh echoed from the forest.
Lin Feng and Murong Xue looked in that direction, and their expressions changed slightly. It was Yuwen Yunfeng.
Seeing this person, both Lin Feng and Murong Xue's hearts sank.
They never expected to encounter Yuwen Yunfeng here. Looking around and seeing only Yuwen Yunfeng, they felt slightly relieved. If there were others from the Soul Devouring Hall, it would be dangerous for the two of them.
Yuwen Yunfeng showed no intention of speaking further with Lin Feng and Murong Xue as he quickly approached, clearly intending to kill them.
He likely realized that Lin Feng and Murong Xue must have refined the Fire Demon Liquid by now, given the time that had passed. Yuwen Yunfeng only wanted to kill them to vent his anger.
Before making his move, Yuwen Yunfeng glanced at Murong Xue and suddenly changed his mind. Killing Lin Feng was fine, but Murong Xue should be spared. Such an exquisite beauty shouldn't be killed just like that. That would be too much of a waste.
Yuwen Yunfeng harbored evil thoughts toward Murong Xue.
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Seeing Yuwen Yunfeng charging in, Lin Feng drew his sword and rushed toward Yuwen Yunfeng.
He had already developed a lot of tacit understanding with Murong Xue after working together for some time.
The longsword was drawn.
The sun rose in the sky.
Lin Feng unleashed his strongest strike with the Fiery Sun Sword Skill.
He knew he must not be careless against a master like Yuwen Yunfeng. Otherwise, the outcome could be fatal.
"Kid, courting death."
Yuwen Yunfeng's face was full of ruthless killing intent. He didn't even use a weapon and punched directly at Lin Feng, with True Qi swirling around his fist.
With a clang, a muffled collision sounded. Lin Feng felt as if a mountain had crashed into him, sending him flying. Yuwen Yunfeng's power was terrifying, and the force seemed intent on destroying Lin Feng's body. He was shocked, having learned from Murong Xue that Yuwen Yunfeng's cultivation was Martial Master Ninth Level, and from just one collision, Lin Feng realized the vast gap between himself and a Martial Master Ninth Level expert.
However, Lin Feng was not discouraged. He believed that once he reached Martial Master Ninth Level—or perhaps even just Martial Master Fourth Level or Fifth Level—he might be able to crush Yuwen Yunfeng. After all, having cultivated the Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique, Lin Feng had immense confidence in himself.
Lin Feng activated his Devouring Martial Soul, swallowing all the terrifying force that had entered his body.
At this moment, Yuwen Yunfeng leapt up and launched another palm strike at Lin Feng, wanting to finish him off.
Lin Feng's face changed drastically, and he found it nearly impossible to evade this strike. At this critical moment, Murong Xue was already prepared, and three Ice Divine Needles were launched towards Yuwen Yunfeng.
Seeing three Ice Divine Needles about to pierce Yuwen Yunfeng's body, Murong Xue showed a hint of joy. But at that moment, Yuwen Yunfeng sneered and waved his right hand. A Four-direction Seal flew out.
The Four-direction Seal was enveloped in strong waves, clearly a powerful "magic artifact."
Evidently, it was also a powerful treasure.
Yuwen Yunfeng had already used three flying swords, and neither Lin Feng nor Murong Xue expected him to have more treasures.
The Mountain River Seal enlarged rapidly, transforming into a ten-meter-high seal.
Murong Xue's Ice Divine Needles, striking the Mountain River Seal, were deflected, while the seal emitted a purple light that struck Murong Xue directly. She grunted, flew backward, and landed heavily on the ground, looking very pale and unable to get up for a long time. This blow inflicted significant injuries on Murong Xue.
"Not good..." Murong Xue's expression changed drastically, and she tried to rise despite the severe pain, but ultimately failed, and could only watch as the Mountain River Seal bore down on her.
"Am I, Murong Xue, going to die with such beauty?" Murong Xue's face was full of despair. At this critical moment, Lin Feng appeared beside her, operating the Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique with all his might. The Dragon Elephant Power surged into Lin Feng's dantian and then flowed into his arms, reaching the longsword in his hand. Lin Feng unleashed his strongest sword strike.
"Fiery Sun Sword Skill."
Lin Feng shouted as the sun rose in the sky.
Lin Feng clashed with the Mountain River Seal using his longsword.
The powerful Mountain River Seal was blasted over ten meters away by Lin Feng's strike. However, the blow inflicted injuries on Lin Feng as well, as his face appeared very pale. He hurriedly helped Murong Xue to her feet.
"I'm internally injured. You carry me, and we must leave quickly." Murong Xue's face was pale, and the three Ice Divine Needles she had launched returned to her.
Lin Feng carried Murong Xue on his back and ran towards the distance.
Yuwen Yunfeng pursued them with killing intent.
Murong Xue took out an Ice Divine Needle, and with some sadness, said, "You've been with me for five years, saving my life many times from danger. But today, I must destroy you."
With those words, Murong Xue gritted her silver teeth and launched an Ice Divine Needle.
The Ice Divine Needle emitted an aura of terror.
"No wonder this Ice Divine Needle is of a higher grade than my Mountain River Seal, yet its power is inferior. It's drawn with a self-destruct array, which weakens the artifact's power."
Yuwen Yunfeng's expression was extremely dark. Seeing the Ice Divine Needle about to self-destruct, he quickly retreated.
Boom...
The Ice Divine Needle self-destructed, exploding violently. The terrifying energy fluctuation destroyed the entire forest area, smoke filled the air, and dust spread everywhere. By the time the explosion's energy dissipated, Yuwen Yunfeng emerged from hiding, but by then, neither Lin Feng nor Murong Xue was anywhere in sight.
Hearing the commotion, Sun Kui hurried over. Before they could speak, Yuwen Yunfeng roared, "Murong Xue and that kid were both injured by me. Chase them now."
"Yes." Sun Kui and the others responded.
Swish, swish, swish...
One by one, figures swiftly moved into the forest and vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.
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