Chapter 1925: Seizing the Eyes
Many people present chuckled softly upon hearing Langxie and Jun Moxi's words. Jun Moxi was a member of the Nether King Palace, possessing the Undying Nether King Body, while Langxie was a descendant of the Ancient Realm Clan and a Realm King Body. These two humiliating Ji Wuyou together, speaking of an incident that had occurred not long ago—even the Ji Clan would have nothing to say in response.
"Brother Langxie and Nether, if you wish to offer guidance, feel free to speak. We can wager some stakes on the outcome of a battle," Ji Wuyou said, his pupils cold as they swept over Langxie and Jun Moxi.
Jun Moxi's gaze shifted to Lin Feng beside him. That day, Lin Feng's avatar had been obliterated. If Lin Feng wanted him to do something, he would not refuse.
"After the incident at War King Academy was made public, you still have the audacity to seek a battle. As for your so-called Annihilation Dao, as Langxie of the Realm King Body said, if the person is strong, the Dao is strong; if the person is weak... then this Dao is a useless Dao," Lin Feng said slowly, lowering his head. Instantly, the crowd's gazes sharpened, turning toward him, especially Ji Shang and Ji Wuyou. For the first time, someone dared to speak such arrogant words—calling the Annihilation Dao a useless Dao.
"Such insolence," a figure rushed forward, but the powerful expert seated at the head of the hall shouted, "Return."
The man paused, his steps halting.
"Today, our Ji Clan invited you all here to hear the views of the talented figures of Holy City Province on the Dao and to understand the paths you cultivate. In discussions of the Dao, even contempt for our Ji Clan's Dao is permissible," the Ji Clan expert said again. Only then did the man retreat, though cold glares still shot toward Lin Feng.
"This friend Nether is quite unfamiliar. May I ask which clan you hail from?" Ji Yuan continued, his gaze on Lin Feng, his expression calm.
"I heard that the Ji Clan had invited figures from the province, so I came with Nether to observe. I am not a descendant of a famous ancient clan. If the Ji Clan believes I am unqualified to sit here, I will leave immediately," Lin Feng replied calmly, which made Ji Yuan think more highly of him. For a person at the lower emperor realm to speak so boldly before him, he must have exceptional qualities.
"A guest is a guest. The Ji Clan does not expel guests. However, you claim the Annihilation Dao is a useless Dao. How do you explain that?"
"The Annihilation Dao: if the person is strong, the Dao is strong, capable of annihilating an opponent's attacks. But if one is at a disadvantage, like Ji Wuyou, one can only be tormented by others with no power to resist. If that's not a useless Dao, what is?" Lin Feng said indifferently. Ji Wuyou's fists cracked audibly as he shouted coldly, "Sharp tongue! If what you say is true, then the Evil Moon Devouring Dao, which was utterly crushed by my Annihilation Dao, would also be a useless Dao, wouldn't it?"
"Wuyou speaks rightly. Your words, sir, are somewhat exaggerated," Ji Yuan said lightly.
"Exaggerated?" Lin Feng sneered, then said to Ao Xu, "Ao Xu, how about you try sparring with this Ji Clan genius? Let's see how powerful his Annihilation Dao really is."
"Fine," Ao Xu replied readily, stepping forward and rising into the air.
"You attack. I won't fight back," Ao Xu said to Ji Wuyou, causing Ji Wuyou's face to darken. "If you die, it's not my fault."
With that, Ji Wuyou soared into the sky. In an instant, the intent of Annihilation Dao surged forth. His pupils turned icy as he locked onto Ao Xu, and his body shot forward like a gale, roaring ahead. With a thunderous boom, his hand formed an ancient seal and struck at Ao Xu, the terrifying Annihilation Dao intent spreading wildly.
"Boom!" Ji Wuyou's Annihilation power erupted furiously, but he felt as though he had struck a golden body. The Annihilation intent only tore through the other's clothes, while the overwhelming force surged but could not shake Ao Xu's bronze, robust physique.
"Scram!" Ao Xu roared, and a surge of overwhelming, domineering power descended upon Ji Wuyou. With a muffled groan, Ji Wuyou was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face pale.
"Your physical body is formidable, your aura rolling, and your bloodline terrifyingly vigorous. The Dao intent you cultivate is also one of power, making your body even more fearsome. My younger brother Wuyou's Dao intent is not strong. Sparring with you proves nothing," Ji Shang said, his eyes flashing with sharpness as he stared at Ao Xu. This man was extremely powerful—definitely capable of ranking in the top thirty of the Emperor List. And that was just what he could see; he might be even stronger.
Not only Ji Shang noticed this, but others also exchanged glances, wondering who this Ao Xu was.
"Enough. It's only natural that the Ji Clan refuses to admit the Annihilation Dao is a useless Dao," Lin Feng said. Ao Xu looked at Ji Shang, a strong battle intent faintly radiating from him. He could also sense that Ji Shang was very strong.
"Ao Xu, no rush today," Lin Feng transmitted to Ao Xu, who then withdrew his battle intent and returned to sit beside Lin Feng.
Ji Shang's gaze fell on Lin Feng as he calmly asked, "You say the Annihilation Dao is a useless Dao. Then what Dao would meet your approval?"
"Let's not discuss it," Lin Feng replied indifferently.
Ji Wuyou stepped forward, and a terrifying force surged toward Lin Feng. His expression was now extremely ugly, barely able to contain his emotions. Two defeats in three years had shaken his martial heart, and today's repeated humiliations nearly drove him mad.
"A mere lower emperor realm cultivator dares to speak of the Dao? My defeat was due to a gap in cultivation level. If you were to attack, I'd let you strike. What could you do?" Ji Wuyou roared, causing Lin Feng to suddenly lift his eyes and look at him, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Are you sure?"
"I—"
"Shut up!" Ji Shang barked at Ji Wuyou, cutting him off. He could see that his younger brother, after repeated setbacks, had lost his former tenacity and was easily provoked and shaken. Lin Feng appeared ordinary, but if Ji Wuyou really let him attack, the consequences would be unpredictable.
Lin Feng's lips curled into a mocking smile as he continued, "Ji Wuyou, at War King Academy, people called you a genius and gave you face because of Ji Shang. Otherwise, with your two defeats in three years and your weak strength and temperament, you would have died countless times by now. Here, where geniuses gather, you only stand because you are a member of the Ji Clan and Ji Shang's younger brother. Otherwise, do you think you'd be qualified?"
Ji Wuyou was not as worthless as Lin Feng made him out to be; his talent was actually quite formidable. But Lin Feng's words carried a strange power, seeping into Ji Wuyou's mind and piercing his heart, hitting his sorest spot. Combined with Ji Shang's shout, his face twisted slightly.
"Sword Blind, the blind swordsman. His cultivation level is comparable to yours, perhaps even lower. He has also comprehended a Dao intent. But he has a bad habit: if he attacks, he must make his opponent the same as him—blind. Ji Wuyou, are you interested in testing your Dao against him?"
Lin Feng pointed to Sword Blind beside him and spoke slowly. Ji Wuyou's eyes fell on Sword Blind, whose dead-gray eyes held no light.
"If I win, what then?" Ji Wuyou stared at Lin Feng.
"If you win, you can deal with me. Even if I die, I'll have no complaints," Lin Feng said indifferently. "Of course, if Sword Blind blinds you, the Ji Clan won't interfere, will they?"
"If I lose, I don't need these eyes anyway," Ji Wuyou said, his body soaring into the air. Behind him, the Azure Dragon Totem appeared, and a terrifying aura spread. Ji Wuyou took a deep breath. If he lost again to someone of the same realm or even lower, his inner demon would never be dispelled.
Without needing Lin Feng to say more, Sword Blind's body shot out, charging straight at Ji Wuyou.
"Kill!" Ji Wuyou roared. In the void, a terrifying dragon-drawn chariot appeared, opening an ancient path that crashed toward Sword Blind.
A dazzling sword light suddenly bloomed in the void—fast, extremely fast. Under this sword, the ancient path opened by the dragon-drawn chariot was forcibly split apart, and Sword Blind's body rushed through the path toward Ji Wuyou.
"Such speed..." The crowd's eyes widened, and even Ji Shang's pupils flashed with cold light. The man was fast, but the sword was even faster. Ji Wuyou was in danger.
Ji Wuyou clearly hadn't expected Sword Blind's Dao to be light—light faster than anything else. One sword had forcibly split apart his powerful attack, leaving him barely time to react.
"Boom!" Ji Wuyou's palms trembled violently as the Azure Dragon surged forward, the Annihilation intent madly rushing toward Sword Blind. Annihilation—everything must be annihilated. But at this moment, Sword Blind hadn't even released an attack. What was there to annihilate?
"Chi..." Suddenly, a ray of light burst into Ji Wuyou's eyes. His eyes were forced shut, and his mind went blank for a moment. Back then, even Lin Feng had nearly been defeated by Sword Blind's attack, and Lin Feng's absolute strength was already terrifying. This showed just how fast and deadly Sword Blind's killing strike was.
"Ah..." A scream rang out. The crowd saw blood spray from Ji Wuyou's eyes, making everyone's hearts tremble. Ji Shang and the Ji Clan members all froze, staring in shock at the scene.
Sword Blind was also injured. He couldn't completely ignore Ji Wuyou's attack. As he blinded Ji Wuyou, he was blasted backward, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, feeling his internal organs churn.
Lin Feng knew Sword Blind wouldn't lose. Not only did he have a grasp of both their strengths, but Ji Wuyou's mind was already in chaos. Sword Blind, however, was a ruthless character. His calmness was terrifying—perhaps ironically thanks to his blindness, which forged his cold, detached nature.