Chapter 580: Challenging Lin Feng
Seven people choosing five meant that two would be eliminated.
The person presiding over this challenge walked up to the seven, his gaze flickering as he asked, "Who do you think should be eliminated?"
The seven were stunned by his question, but then their gazes swept over the others. In the end, most of their eyes landed on two people.
The two who had won first: Lin Feng and the cold-faced youth.
In their view, although Lin Feng's physical strength had given them a strong shock, and he might possess a very powerful body, the person Lin Feng had dealt with was the weakest—Yu Jian, a Fourth Layer of Profound Martial Realm cultivator. There seemed to be an element of luck involved. If it had been someone else, Lin Feng might not have won so easily.
Moreover, knowing that Lin Feng excelled in physical strength, they could easily outsmart him. Dealing with someone whose true essence aura was extremely weak, not even reaching the Mysterious Martial Realm, seemed to have too many methods available.
As for the cold-faced youth, although he had defeated a Fifth Layer of Profound Martial Realm cultivator, it involved an element of surprise—he won by shattering his sword. The other five had won fair and square against Fifth Layer of Profound Martial Realm opponents. Therefore, they all believed that Lin Feng and the cold-faced youth should be eliminated.
The presiding person also followed the crowd's gaze and landed on Lin Feng and the cold-faced youth. Then he smiled and said, "Then I won't waste everyone's time. Since you think they are the most deserving of elimination, it's simple. Who among you is willing to fight one of them? Win, and they're eliminated. Lose, and you eliminate yourselves. That way, only two battles are needed."
When these words fell, the crowd's eyes narrowed. The rule was indeed simple. Among the five, one would fight Lin Feng, and the loser would be eliminated. Another would fight the cold-faced youth, again with the loser eliminated. Two battles would eliminate two people, leaving five to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition.
Of course, the most obvious flaw in this rule was that the three among the five who didn't fight would advance directly, without facing any risk of elimination. In that case, who would be willing to fight? Even if Lin Feng and the cold-faced youth were considered the weakest.
Seeing them all silent, the man's face showed a hint of a smile again. "If you're unwilling to choose them, then I'll have them choose one of you. Same rules."
"Good move," the crowd thought to themselves. If Lin Feng and the other were to choose, they would definitely pick the two weakest among the five. Then the two weakest among the five might not even be able to stand their ground. It would be better for them to take the initiative and choose who among Lin Feng and the cold-faced youth to fight, so as not to lose face.
After all, everyone had witnessed their battles just now. It was clear who was strong and who was weak.
"I'll go first. I choose him," one of the five said, stepping forward and pointing at the cold-faced youth. He didn't pick Lin Feng. In his view, although Lin Feng's aura was weak and only his body was strong, Lin Feng's displayed strength wasn't obvious, and there was a risk of capsizing in a ditch. Therefore, choosing the cold-faced youth was a safer bet.
In fact, his choice was correct. Victory ultimately belonged to him. Knowing the cold-faced youth's trick, he guarded against it during the battle and defeated him in just half an incense stick's time, advancing smoothly and securing a spot in the Snow Domain Grand Competition.
"One left."
Everyone's gaze fell on Lin Feng. Lin Feng became the center of attention. With just one more person to fight Lin Feng, all the spots for the Snow Domain Grand Competition would be decided. Tomorrow, they would set out for the Snow Domain Mysterious City.
Would Lin Feng stay and become one of them?
However, many weren't optimistic about Lin Feng. With his strong physical strength, others had many ways to deal with him.
"I'll fight him," one of the remaining four said, pointing at Lin Feng with confidence in his eyes. Since only Lin Feng was left, it was simple. He could definitely drive Lin Feng out and win the Snow Domain Grand Competition spot.
Unlike the previous person, this one believed that Lin Feng was the easiest to defeat.
Lin Feng looked at the young man pointing at him. He wore a blue long robe. Lin Feng had seen his battle just now. This person's greatest strength was speed.
"Speed. He's in trouble," the crowd thought when they saw this person step forward. They felt even more that Lin Feng had no hope. With strong physical strength but an opponent with speed, Lin Feng couldn't even get close. The outcome of this battle would definitely be Lin Feng's defeat.
"Alright, you two, fight."
The others stepped aside. The last spot for the Snow Domain Grand Competition would be decided between Lin Feng and this person. The most likely winner was the blue-robed youth.
The blue-robed man looked at Lin Feng, a confident smile on his lips. He spoke lightly, "You've already seen my battle. There's no suspense between us. Your physical strength is quite peculiar and not easy to come by. I won't hurt you. Just withdraw on your own. Even if you participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition, you won't have any hope."
Lin Feng found his words somewhat amusing. He didn't care. His sallow face still wore a simple, honest smile. Even those who knew him well wouldn't recognize that this sickly man with a sunny smile was the former clear-faced, handsome, spirited, and cold-eyed young man—Lin Feng.
"Among the crowd, your cultivation is also considered weak, isn't it? You say I won't have any hope in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. Do you think you have any hope?" Lin Feng looked at the other with a half-smile and asked lightly.
The blue-robed man's expression stiffened. Then he coldly glanced at Lin Feng and said, "I'm advising you, giving you a chance, yet you're so ungrateful. Do you think your physical strength can stir up any waves? Let me ask you, can you even touch me at all?"
As he spoke, the man's body flickered, moving like a phantom. In an instant, he appeared to Lin Feng's left, behind, right, and even in front of him. Then he retreated back to his original position, his body as free as the wind, incredibly fast.
"So fast!" The crowd's eyes narrowed. Surrendering was indeed Lin Feng's best choice.
The man coldly stared at Lin Feng and said, "See? You can't even react. If I attacked you, would you have any ability to resist? As I said before, you can't even touch me. How can you fight?"
"I can't even react, and I can't touch you?" Lin Feng's eyes flickered as he looked at the other, a strange expression on his face.
Then, Lin Feng moved. He took a step forward, causing the blue-robed man's expression to turn cold. This Lin Feng really didn't know when to give up.
But the next moment, his gaze froze. Lin Feng's body was still there—no, it should be said that a phantom of Lin Feng was there. Between him and Lin Feng, countless figures of Lin Feng suddenly appeared.
Afterimages. These were afterimages!
"Slap!"
A crisp slap rang out. The blue-robed man was struck on the face by a tremendous force. His body flipped sideways, knocked to the ground by the slap. He groaned, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
That slap didn't just hit his face; it seemed to slap the faces of the crowd as well, burning hot.
"Your speed is called fast?" Lin Feng stood in front of the blue-robed man, looking down at him as he lay on the ground, spitting out a stunned remark. His voice wasn't loud, but it left the crowd unsure of what to feel.
The blue-robed man looked up, staring blankly at Lin Feng. His speed was fast?
"I can't even touch you?" Lin Feng asked again, causing the blue-robed man to spit out another mouthful of blood. What humiliation could be stronger than this slap?
He said his speed was fast. He said Lin Feng couldn't even touch him. He even said that if he attacked, Lin Feng wouldn't even be able to react.
But now, Lin Feng used speed to reach his side, used a slap to touch him, while he hadn't even reacted before being knocked to the ground. All of this seemed like a joke—a joke that plunged his heart into the abyss. He had chosen to fight Lin Feng?