Translator: Anubis Translations
"This... this Gu Feng is extraordinary!" A beautiful female cultivator from the Jade Maiden Sect covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes filled with astonishment.
"I thought 'My rules are the rules' was the ultimate boast among the outer sect disciples. Little did I know there's something even more domineering—'My rule is that no one can set rules in front of me.' It's simply too bold!"
"This former junior brother seems fearless. He didn't hesitate at all when facing Qiu Ze. Does he really not know what fear is?"
"Bold as he is, I'm afraid the Bone-Restoring Pill won't be needed. Qiu Ze has lost so much face; even if it means risking punishment from the outer sect, he'll kill that former junior brother on the spot!" The leading female cultivator furrowed her brows, her expression hesitant. In the next moment, she activated her communication stone and sent a message to the inner sect!
Fists, feet, and palms came at Gu Feng from all directions. His eyes gleamed, his face showing no trace of fear as he dodged left and right amidst the attacks of over thirty people.
His sharp fists dominated the field. With each punch, thunderous power surged, his black hair wildly dancing as a thunderous roar erupted from his mouth.
He was surprised to find that even though these thirty-plus people were also at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, their strength far surpassed that of Chao Yuan and the others. There was simply no comparison.
Their combat experience was rich, each of them mastering several powerful martial techniques. Their coordination was seamless, and for a time, they were able to fight Gu Feng to a standstill. This shocked him, and his earlier underestimation vanished.
Indeed, cultivators from a major sect were not to be compared with those from small families or wild paths.
He began to take the fight seriously, fully immersing himself in the battle. For the first time in his life, he unleashed his full power.
However, the thirty-plus people participating in the siege were even more shocked. Although they knew Gu Feng was strong, they hadn't expected him to be this formidable.
They had all been immersed in the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm for several years, and their martial techniques had been honed to the peak of what they could currently achieve. Before Gu Feng appeared, they hadn't believed that any Body Tempering cultivator could surpass them—or if they could, it wouldn't be by much.
Little did they know that there really was someone in the world who could hold his own against their siege.
His physical strength could no longer be described simply as "terrifying." What was even more outrageous was that he was using the most basic cultivation method and had no advanced techniques for channeling his power.
In other words, the Gu Feng before them was only relying on his primal human instincts and the crudest fighting methods to face the siege!
If he's this strong now, how powerful would he be if he mastered martial techniques?
This kind of person must be killed!
Qiu Ze, his face dark, also thought of this. Since they had already offended Gu Feng, they might as well offend him to the death. While he was still weak, they needed to cut off his future.
"Kill him!"
"Kill him!"
Over thirty Body Tempering ninth-level cultivators roared in unison, their aura desperate.
A withered arm, like an old tree root, found a gap and suddenly appeared behind Gu Feng. The five fingers at the end of the arm emitted a sinister glow, and a chilling coldness radiated from the fingertips.
"Gu Feng, dodge! That's 'Ghost Claw'! His fingers have been soaked in poison for a long time. Even a trace of the poison can severely damage the body's functions, rendering the opponent powerless!"
Yan Xixi cried out in horror. As an alchemist, she might not recognize ordinary martial techniques, but she was all too familiar with such sinister ones.
Because she knew the horror of "Ghost Claw," she warned Gu Feng to avoid its sharp edge.
"What nonsense 'Ghost Claw'! In the face of absolute strength, it's destined to be crushed!
Take this punch!"
Roar—
Like the roar of a god or the bellow of a beast, Gu Feng swung a punch toward his back. The powerful force of the punch even made the surrounding air tremble.
Crack—
The five withered fingers were bent backward, and a section of bone at the elbow pierced through the skin, exposed to the outside. The entire arm was instantly rendered useless.
The cultivator's eyes widened in shock, his face turning pale as fear consumed him. He couldn't believe that his proud "Ghost Claw," which he had cultivated for years, had been destroyed with a single punch.
"I... will kill you!!!"
His eyes turned bloodshot, his anger reaching a frenzy. He even bit through several of his molars. However, as soon as he roared, he was punched again, lifting him off the ground. Blood sprayed as he flew through the air, eventually landing with a splash in a lake a hundred meters away. The clear water of the lake rippled with streaks of crimson.
"Kill him!"
"Die!"
Two furious shouts rang out almost simultaneously. A silver and a black light sliced through the air, accompanied by the unique hum of weapons, descending from above.
The cold aura made Gu Feng's heart skip a beat. He sidestepped, his hands moving like lightning. With two fingers of his left hand, he clamped onto the tip of the sword, while his right hand grasped the back of the blade.
Like two vice grips, he firmly held the two weapons. Their owners' eyes widened in shock.
Up!
A thunderous sound exploded in their minds, making their eardrums buzz and their heads spin. The owners of the sword and blade felt their bodies lift uncontrollably into the air.
In the next moment, the world spun, and their backs slammed hard into the ground. A metallic taste filled their throats, yet they still clung tightly to their weapons.
Let go!
Gu Feng roared again, his feet kicking out almost simultaneously. The two burly bodies flew like paper, landing several hundred meters away.
"This kid is too strong. We need to go all out!"
A cultivator roared, pulling out a crimson pill from his storage pouch. With a fierce expression, he swallowed it in one gulp.
Gu Feng, in the midst of the fierce battle, caught sight of this. He swung his fists randomly a few times, forcing back the surrounding attackers. Then, he forcefully pushed off the ground. Although he hadn't learned any movement techniques, his tremendous leg strength gave him incredible speed.
Like a bolt of lightning, he charged at the cultivator who had swallowed the pill. His left hand clamped onto the other's throat, while his right fist fiercely struck the abdomen.
The entire motion was seamless, smooth, and fluid, as if he had practiced it countless times.
Gag—
The cultivator's mouth opened wide, his tongue sticking out like a hanged ghost. The crimson pill, which had just entered his stomach, was forced out.
Gu Feng's hands and feet moved in unison. While kicking the cultivator away, he grabbed the pill. After a quick glance, he let out a heavy sigh.
"Just in time. Otherwise, I would've lost a pill. That's worth a lot of spirit stones, right?"
The onlookers' mouths twitched, their expressions a mix of astonishment and disbelief.
This kid is so obsessed with money that he'd even snatch a pill someone had just swallowed. Isn't he disgusted?
In the brief moment he took to grab the pill, a flaw appeared in his defense. A rain of attacks landed on Gu Feng's back. He endured dozens of punches, his chest feeling heavy and suffocated.
Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed one of the cultivator's arms. The other's burly frame was like a scarecrow, as Gu Feng slammed him hard into the ground.
Boom—
The powerful impact made the ground tremble. A human-shaped crater formed, shocking everyone present.
Gu Feng wielded the human-shaped weapon, swinging it wildly around him. The besiegers, fearing collateral damage, had their rhythm disrupted and hurriedly dodged.
"Kill him! Don't hold back!!"
Qiu Ze, his eyes bloodshot, screamed without a shred of dignity. He was on the verge of madness, no longer caring about the safety of his subordinates—or perhaps he simply didn't want to think about it. His mind was consumed by one thought: kill Gu Feng!
Gu Feng's eyes were sharp, locked onto Qiu Ze. He threw the cultivator in his hand like a projectile.
Then, enduring the attacks, he quickly closed in on Qiu Ze, who was directing the battle from the sidelines.
Gu Feng was too fast. By the time Qiu Ze sensed the danger, it was too late.
Boom—
A punch landed squarely on Qiu Ze's face. Tears and blood gushed out as he stumbled backward.
To prevent Qiu Ze from escaping, Gu Feng had grabbed his arm before delivering the punch.
"Release Young Master Qiu!"
The dozen or so cultivators still capable of fighting glared at Gu Feng.
Gu Feng smiled slightly. He grabbed Qiu Ze by the hair and slammed his head into the ground. When he lifted it again, Qiu Ze's face was unrecognizable—his mouth and nostrils were filled with mud and blood, a pitiful sight.
"Let's cut the chatter. Put all your weapons, jade pendants, storage pouches, robes, boots... everything except your underwear, over there. In short, leave nothing but your underpants!" Holding Qiu Ze hostage, Gu Feng grinned, showing his white teeth as he shouted at the crowd.
"You're really courting death!"
"Slap—"
A cultivator narrowed his eyes and threatened, but Gu Feng responded by slapping Qiu Ze across the face.
"I don't want to hear any nonsense!" Gu Feng said sternly. "Young Master Qiu, remember, every additional slap you receive from now on is thanks to your subordinates!"
"Don't be rash, we'll give it to you!" a cultivator said in a placating tone.
Their loyalty to Qiu Ze wasn't just because of his two older brothers in the inner sect. The Qiu family's immense influence also affected the rise and fall of their own families!
"Slap—"
"What are you doing? We're doing as you said, and you're still hitting Young Master Qiu!"
"Slap—"
"Are you really going to make this a fight to the death?"
"Slap—"
Qiu Ze's subordinates were going mad.
Their faces were twisted with rage, their teeth clenched so hard they might shatter. They wanted nothing more than to rush forward and tear Gu Feng to pieces.
"Stop... stop talking... just do as he says—"
Qiu Ze, barely breathing, mustered all his strength to shout at his subordinates.
These bastards were definitely doing it on purpose, deliberately talking nonsense so Gu Feng would keep hitting him!
Soon, all the items were piled up, and over thirty half-naked bodies stood in a line.
Gu Feng chuckled, then kicked Qiu Ze away.
"Take your master and get lost!"
"You..." A cultivator wanted to say something, but Qiu Ze slapped him hard.
Do you think we haven't been humiliated enough?
His eyes were dark with resentment. He gave Gu Feng one last deep look, then his head tilted, and he passed out. Supported by his subordinates, he left.
After Qiu Ze and his group had gone, Gu Feng swept his gaze across the crowd. Every cultivator his eyes fell on lowered their heads in fear.
Then, a cheerful voice rang out, "So many things! It'll be a hassle to carry them all. Does anyone want to buy any? Make me an offer!"
This statement made the already tense atmosphere even heavier.
The crowd buried their heads even deeper.
These items were all top-notch, but they were also a death sentence. Who would dare buy them? They'd be lucky to survive the night.
Not only would no one buy them, but even if they were offered for free, no one would take them. After all, they didn't have Gu Feng's terrifying strength—and even if they did, they wouldn't have the guts.
"No one wants them? Fine, I'll sell them to the sect!"
Gu Feng smiled and began picking up the items one by one. His carefree, happy expression left everyone in disarray.
This kid's courage was harder than pure steel. He simply didn't know what fear was.
As Gu Feng was collecting the items, another cultivator approached from a distance.
He was short and unremarkable in appearance, but his exposed skin gave off an unusual glow.
The onlookers were surprised and quickly made way for him.
"Why is he here? Isn't he trying to break through to the Qi Refining Realm?"
"Breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm requires a lot of resources. It seems he also participated in robbing the new outer sect disciples."
"Is he here to cause trouble for Gu Feng?"
"I'm not sure. His strength might not be inferior to Gu Feng's. If they fight, it'll be a fierce battle!"
"..."
The whispers among the crowd were filled with awe and fear.
The cultivator slowly approaching was none other than Tuoba Lei, the undisputed number one in the outer sect's Body Tempering Realm.
His true strength was unknown, but it was said he had defeated more than one Qi Refining first-level cultivator. He could even hold his own against a Qi Refining second-level expert.
He was arrogant, unruly, and fearless—one of the few people in the outer sect's Body Tempering Realm that even Qiu Ze tried to avoid.
Gu Feng tilted his head, squinting as he observed the newcomer. Tuoba Lei's strength was not to be underestimated. Beneath his plain appearance lay terrifying physical power. The title of "number one in the outer sect's Body Tempering Realm" was no exaggeration.
Between experts, there was a subtle sense of recognition. The moment Gu Feng saw Tuoba Lei, he knew this was someone who couldn't be ignored—a formidable opponent.
Tuoba Lei walked steadily, his gaze fixed on Gu Feng.
When he was about a zhang (ten feet) away, he stopped.
His right hand reached toward his waist, where a black dagger hung.
Gu Feng's expression turned serious, and he stood up. This opponent was worthy of his full attention.
Just as everyone thought another fierce battle was about to begin, the atmosphere suddenly changed.
Tuoba Lei grinned, and his right hand moved past the dagger to take off his storage pouch.
"All the items I took from the new outer sect disciples are inside. I'm returning them in full."
Then, he pulled out another storage pouch. "Here are five thousand low-grade spirit stones as an apology. I'm at a critical moment in my breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm. I hope you won't beat me up."
"Another two thousand spirit stones are for buying your 'no-robbing' qualification for this month. These resources are crucial for me, so I can't afford to lose them!"
Pfft—
At this, everyone, including Gu Feng, felt like they were internally bleeding.
Was this Tuoba Lei? Are we sure it's not someone who just looks like him?
Where was his arrogance, his unruliness, his self-respect?
Surrendering without a fight?
This was downright ridiculous!
The crowd's worldview was shattered, and their impression of Tuoba Lei, the outer sect's top disciple, was completely overturned.
Perhaps sensing the crowd's astonishment, Tuoba Lei shrugged and said, "He's a freak. Fighting him is just asking for trouble. I'm just a bit eccentric, not stupid!"
Tuoba Lei's matter-of-fact tone left Gu Feng momentarily stunned.
After recovering, Gu Feng chuckled and rubbed his hands together. He slung an arm around Tuoba Lei's shoulder. "Brother, you're being too polite! No need to be so formal.
Come on, let's grab a meal!"
"You're all coming too!" he added, calling out to Yan Xixi and the others.
(End of the Chapter)
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