Chapter 548: Yuan Tong
So that was it. This Second Master Huo had been peeping at Lin Feng's cultivation level, and when Lin Feng peeped back at him, he felt insulted, which led to the conflict between them.
Perhaps Second Master Huo thought he was above everyone else, but he probably never dreamed in his wildest nightmares that the young man he looked down on, the one whose mere act of peeping at his cultivation level made him feel humiliated, would now be stepping on him from above.
It was shocking. This scene violently shook the hearts of the crowd.
Especially the members of the Huo Clan. Lin Feng was at the Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, but not only could he defeat Yuan Lie and obliterate him, he could also defeat Second Master Huo and trample him underfoot.
Huo Yun stared blankly at this scene. Not only had she been sent flying by Lin Feng's two slaps, but now her father was being stepped on by Lin Feng, and her father's arms had been severed by Lin Feng, making him a cripple from now on.
Huo Jiuyang also stared at Lin Feng, his mouth opening and closing as if he didn't know what to say. What a terrifying young man. Lin Feng was much younger than that genius Yuan Tong, wasn't he? Yet his brother, at the Fifth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm and using the Nine Suns Technique, had still lost to Lin Feng, even losing his arms to Lin Feng's blade.
So, could Lin Feng's talent be comparable to Yuan Tong's?
"If only a few more years were given," Huo Jiuyang sighed inwardly. Lin Feng was completely worthy of Huo Shiyun. It seemed his own judgment wasn't as good as his daughter Huo Shiyun's. Lin Feng was a true genius, with unparalleled talent.
Huo Shiyun's beautiful eyes were also fixed on Lin Feng, her mouth slightly open. There was shock and surprise in her gaze. Although she knew Lin Feng had hidden his strength, she never expected his power to be so overwhelming. He had even defeated her second uncle, severing his arm with a single sword strike, and he had held back. If Lin Feng hadn't shown mercy just now, her second uncle wouldn't have just lost his arm; he would have lost his life.
Second Master Huo lay on the ground, howling in pain. Hearing Lin Feng's words, he felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
This young man's strength had already reached such a terrifying level. Even when he used the Ninth Sun of the Nine Suns Technique, he still couldn't block that domineering sword strike.
"Capture me and take me to the Yuan Clan? Who? You?" Lin Feng asked coldly. Capture him? Who in the Huo Clan could capture him?
"Just kill me," Second Master Huo said in pain. Now that both his arms were severed, he was as good as a cripple. Living in this world would only bring him humiliation. It would be better for Lin Feng to kill him.
"Kill you? Of course I could. I can kill members of the Yuan Clan, and I can also kill members of the Huo Clan. Except for Shiyun, you people disgust me even more than the Yuan Clan. But for now, I'll spare your worthless life." Lin Feng kicked out, and Second Master Huo let out another painful howl as his body was sent flying.
Huo Jiuyang's figure flickered, and he checked Second Master Huo's injuries, a sigh of regret flashing in his eyes.
Was their Huo Clan really about to reach its end?
Even Yuan Tong was someone they couldn't handle. Yuan Tong would probably come to kill them soon.
"Big brother, avenge me," Second Master Huo shouted at Huo Jiuyang, but Huo Jiuyang's face was expressionless. He sighed and said, "Are you still so stubborn? Our Huo Clan is already like this. Yuan Tong never intended to let us go. Besides wanting Shiyun, he wants our clan's two treasures, and then our Huo Clan's destruction. He won't let us go."
Huo Jiuyang's voice carried a hint of desolation. From the moment Yuan Lie had attacked their Huo Clan's young members, he had known that the Yuan Clan was looking for an excuse to destroy his Huo Clan.
And the current situation had undoubtedly given Yuan Tong the excuse he needed to destroy the Huo Clan.
"Shiyun." Huo Jiuyang's footsteps trembled as he came to Huo Shiyun's side. He took out a set of sheepskin ancient scrolls and handed them to Huo Shiyun, saying, "Shiyun, keep these safe."
Huo Shiyun's whole body trembled as she stared blankly at Huo Jiuyang.
"Hurry and put them away." Huo Jiuyang's gaze was somewhat stern, and only then did Huo Shiyun put away the sheepskin ancient scrolls.
"Shiyun, you already know the Nine Suns Technique yourself, so I don't need to give it to you again. Now, you and Lin Feng leave. Have him take you out of Heavenly Dragon City, far away," Huo Jiuyang said.
Huo Shiyun's gaze froze. Huo Jiuyang was entrusting her to Lin Feng, telling her to go with him, while Huo Jiuyang himself and the rest of the Huo Clan would face Yuan Tong together.
"Lin Feng." Huo Jiuyang called out. Lin Feng turned his gaze, his eyes calm as he looked at Huo Jiuyang.
"Lin Feng, my daughter Huo Shiyun has a gentle and kind nature, and she is also very beautiful. As your wife, I believe she would not disgrace you. Also, I can see that Shiyun has feelings for you. Now, take her and leave. Leave Heavenly Dragon City, even Dragon Mountain Empire, as quickly as possible. I am entrusting my daughter to you."
Huo Jiuyang was entrusting Huo Shiyun to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was stunned. He hadn't expected Huo Jiuyang to do this, leaving him unsure of how to respond.
"Lin Feng, what are you hesitating about? Don't tell me you think my daughter Shiyun isn't good enough for you?" Huo Jiuyang frowned when he saw Lin Feng's silence.
"Of course not," Lin Feng shook his head, wanting to continue speaking, but Huo Jiuyang interrupted, "That's right. Now go quickly. If you don't leave now, it will be too late. Yuan Tong's strength is not something Yuan Lie can compare to. He is far more powerful than Yuan Lie."
Lin Feng's feet still didn't move an inch. Even Huo Shiyun was looking at him, her beautiful eyes flickering.
"Go? Where are you going?"
Just then, a voice drifted through the void, causing Huo Jiuyang's whole body to tremble. He silently cursed their bad luck.
"It's over." His face turned slightly pale. He recognized that voice. It was Yuan Tong's voice.
Yuan Tong had finally arrived. Now, Lin Feng and Huo Shiyun couldn't escape even if they wanted to.
The members of the Huo Clan also trembled inwardly. Was today going to be the day of their clan's disaster?
The onlookers' eyes flickered as they constantly searched for traces of Yuan Tong. Where was Yuan Tong?
No one appeared. If it weren't for the clarity of that voice just now, the crowd would almost have thought it was an illusion.
Huo Jiuyang's face was ugly. He finally sighed. Since they couldn't avoid it, they wouldn't try to hide anymore.
"Since you're here, come out," Huo Jiuyang said indifferently, as if speaking to the air.
"Clan Leader Huo, long time no see. I hope you are well," that ethereal voice came again. Then, the crowd saw a figure stepping through the void, walking in the air with his long robe fluttering, looking utterly carefree.
"Yuan Tong." When the crowd saw this figure, many felt a sense of admiration. Such a young figure, yet possessing such cultivation, soaring through the void—how carefree was that?
Yuan Tong, a genius youth of Dragon Mountain Empire, was very famous throughout the entire imperial capital, Heavenly Dragon City. Many people knew him. And now, he had obtained a spot to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. His future was bright, and he would only grow stronger. One day, when he stepped into the Heavenly Martial Realm, how majestic would that be?
Lin Feng was also sizing up the figure walking through the void. He wasn't particularly handsome, but his face had sharp features, carrying a hint of gloominess. His extraordinary aura made people feel his power at a glance.
"With you around, how could I be well?" Huo Jiuyang looked at Yuan Tong in the void and spoke.
Yuan Tong smiled, his expression calm, and said, "Clan Leader Huo is joking."
His gaze slowly turned, and then Yuan Tong looked at Lin Feng and Huo Shiyun. Seeing Huo Shiyun's stunning appearance, a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Shiyun is getting more and more beautiful. She would be perfect as my woman," Yuan Tong said.
"Who wants to be your woman?" Huo Shiyun raised her head and glared angrily at Yuan Tong. It was because of this man that their Huo Clan had been in turmoil, living in constant fear.
"Whether you become my woman or not is not for you to decide," Yuan Tong said with a light laugh. "I didn't expect the cold energy on your body to have disappeared. That must be his doing, right? Clan Leader Huo actually wanted Shiyun to go far away with you. He really thinks highly of you."
Yuan Tong's gaze finally settled on Lin Feng as he said slowly, "You also killed Yuan Lie, didn't you?"
Lin Feng also looked up at Yuan Tong. The arrogance in the other's calm gaze made Lin Feng very uncomfortable, as if Yuan Tong thought he was above everyone else, looking down on all.
PS: Eleventh chapter is here, tears streaming down my face. Won't you give it a little push?