novelraw Chapter 1298 - 1296: Can Be
Chapter 1298 - 1296: Can Be
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So this is Lin Feng...
Cui Jinhao, covered in wounds, coughed up fresh blood once again at that moment. Staring at Lin Feng, his mouth hung open in disbelief, unable to comprehend the sheer extent of Lin Feng’s power. No matter how he tried, he couldn’t figure out how Lin Feng had reached the Divine Change Realm. Cui Jinhao himself had relied on the full support of the Haotian Sect, combined with elixirs gifted by an immortal, to reach the middle stage of the Infinitesimal Realm in such a short span of time. Could it be that Lin Feng had stumbled upon some extraordinary encounter? Otherwise, how could Lin Feng possibly be this formidable...
This kid...
At this moment, Li Xuan’en’s face was unusually somber. Having exchanged blows with Lin Feng, he could sense Lin Feng’s strength—an overwhelming force comparable to his own, perhaps even more dominant. While his second Gang Qi Palm strike was delivered with full force, Lin Feng had countered with an effortless Gang Qi Palm, yet the duel ended evenly. It was crystal clear that Lin Feng’s strength surpassed anyone’s imagination!
Gazing at Lin Feng, Li Xuan’en couldn’t help but wonder. This kid doesn’t even look twenty, yet how has he become so powerful? Even if he had some miraculous encounter and consumed countless immortal elixirs, it still wouldn’t explain it—it’s simply too unbelievable!
"Lin Feng, do you really intend to destroy the Haotian Sect?" Li Xuan’en suppressed his thoughts, his demeanor now grim and serious as he questioned Lin Feng. If there were any room for negotiation in this matter, he would prefer not to engage Lin Feng. A battle between two Divine Change Realm experts would wreak havoc on the environment; he didn’t want this small world to collapse.
"Of course!" Lin Feng answered plainly and decisively. This time, his purpose here was to obtain materials to build his own small world. If he didn’t tear down this one, where else could he find such materials?
"Everyone, leave this place!" Li Xuan’en’s expression grew even darker when he heard Lin Feng’s response. Without hesitation, he ordered all members of the Haotian Sect to depart from the small world. Having resolved to fight Lin Feng to the death, Li Xuan’en, as the sect’s elder patriarch, knew he couldn’t allow Lin Feng to destroy the Haotian Sect. Even if the collapse of this small world meant his own demise, he intended to take Lin Feng with him!
"Go!" Upon hearing the patriarch’s command, Li Hongjun quickly relayed the order to the Haotian Sect members. Shadowy figures vanished instantly from the square. None of them wanted to leave, but they understood that the battle between Lin Feng and the patriarch was far beyond their ability to witness or intervene. They could only obey and leave the small world.
Once everyone had vacated the small world, they stared intently toward the sky, hearts trembling with unease, unsure of the outcome of the battle between Lin Feng and the patriarch...
"Since you insist on destroying this place today, then we can only fight to the death. I want to see whether you are truly stronger than me!"
With the small world now devoid of people, Li Xuan’en addressed Lin Feng solemnly. Without another word, he immediately activated his Gang Qi, unleashing a wave of tangible energy that enveloped him entirely!
Soon, the green Gang Qi began to morph, transforming into green armor that encased Li Xuan’en’s body. In his hand appeared a green longsword, its tip pointing directly at Lin Feng!
Faced with Li Xuan’en’s imposing stance, Lin Feng remained unfazed. Calmly, he replied, "You are not my match."
With that, Lin Feng raised his hand to the sky, triggering an immediate disturbance. The abundant spiritual energy within the small world was drawn skyward, forming an immense vortex. From afar, it seemed as if an enormous storm was on the verge of erupting!
The sudden transformation left Li Xuan’en stunned, as if he were witnessing the unimaginable. He had read in ancient texts that immortals could command the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Yet here was Lin Feng doing precisely that before his eyes. This meant... Lin Feng was a true Human Immortal Realm expert!
"You... you’re a Human Immortal Realm expert! This... this is impossible!" Li Xuan’en cried out in terror as he stared at Lin Feng. How could someone so young possibly be a Human Immortal Realm expert? Could Lin Feng be an immortal descended from the Upper Realm? Otherwise, there was no way such a young immortal could exist in this world...
"Honestly, I don’t even know what my true level is. But defeating a so-called immortal once—that did happen." Lin Feng replied indifferently to Li Xuan’en, his tone calm. The path he walked differed from others. Every cultivation technique he practiced had been created by himself, so he truly didn’t know where he stood. However, having defeated Su Qi, a genuine immortal, was undeniable. If he had to classify himself, calling it the Human Immortal Realm seemed fitting.
Li Xuan’en was entirely dumbfounded by Lin Feng’s words. In that moment, countless emotions surged within him. To face an immortal was beyond his capacity; he was merely at the middle stage of the Divine Change Realm, far from the level of a true immortal. They weren’t even on the same plane!
"Could you spare the Haotian Sect?" Li Xuan’en asked Lin Feng, his tone suddenly calm, begging for leniency toward the Haotian Sect. It was his final hope—that Lin Feng might leave the sect untouched, a wish he would do anything to fulfill.
"No. I need to dismantle this small world to construct my own." Lin Feng shook his head as he spoke. Finding a small world of this nature was already a rare opportunity; he couldn’t afford to pass it up.
"Then there’s no alternative, Lin Feng. I’m the patriarch of the Haotian Sect—while I live, the sect exists. If I perish, the sect perishes! Even though I cannot match you, I must fight you. If nothing else, I hope you will show me the true means of an immortal. If I die, I will have no regrets!"
Upon hearing Lin Feng’s answer, Li Xuan’en’s tone softened, carrying a trace of despair. The disparity between the Divine Change Realm and Human Immortal Realm was insurmountable; defeating Lin Feng was impossible. Yet fleeing wasn’t an option either. As the Haotian Sect’s patriarch, he knew death was his only path forward. He simply wished to witness the true abilities of an immortal before dying, so he could pass in peace.
"Fine!" Lin Feng acknowledged Li Xuan’en’s request, understanding the patriarch’s reasoning. As the elder of the Haotian Sect, escaping was not an option—only a death battle remained. Despite this, Lin Feng could see Li Xuan’en’s character, and so he agreed to honor the request.
"Thank you!" Li Xuan’en responded calmly upon hearing Lin Feng’s agreement. Without delay, he activated his secret technique. Blood mist erupted from his body, fusing with his green Gang Qi, forming an unsettlingly dark-red energy. The sight was eerie in the extreme.
The secret technique Li Xuan’en employed wasn’t an ordinary one—it was the Life-Forgetting Secret Technique, a method of burning one’s own life energy to achieve short-term extreme power. At this moment, his strength surged to unprecedented heights—reaching the level of a Half-Step Human Immortal Realm!
Faced with Lin Feng, a true Human Immortal Realm expert, Li Xuan’en knew there was no chance of victory, which was why he had resorted to such a desperate measure. As the Gang Qi around him intensified, Li Xuan’en’s complexion grew progressively paler, resembling a sheet of white parchment. Meanwhile, the dark-red Gang Qi surrounding him spread over a hundred meters, blanketing the area in an ominous crimson hue that reeked of blood.
Observing Li Xuan’en’s transformation, Lin Feng immediately understood his intent—to unleash his strongest attack against him. Once this final move was executed, Li Xuan’en wouldn’t survive. Shaking his head, Lin Feng thought to himself that he hadn’t initially intended to kill Li Xuan’en, but now that things had come to this, there was no avoiding it. He began to stride step by step into the sky.
Watching Lin Feng ascend into the heavens, Li Xuan’en’s gaze was ablaze. As he had suspected, Lin Feng was indeed a true Human Immortal Realm master, capable of walking unfettered between heaven and earth. Even if he were to die here today, he would have no regrets. His only concern now was for the safety of the other members of the Haotian Sect, hoping Lin Feng would show them mercy.
Thinking of this, Li Xuan’en promptly addressed Lin Feng: "After my death, I hope you will spare the lives of others in the Haotian Sect and grant them a path to survival."
"No problem. I wasn’t planning on killing them to begin with." Lin Feng answered immediately, hearing Li Xuan’en’s plea. He honestly didn’t intend any bloodshed among the sect’s other members. His only purpose here was acquiring materials to build his small world, nothing more.
"Then I’m relieved." Hearing Lin Feng’s response, Li Xuan’en felt a weight lifted. Without hesitation, he began channeling his spell with renewed fervor. In an instant, the dark-red Gang Qi around him intensified, engulfing him like a blood-soaked suit of armor!
"This move is called Heavenly Spirit Origin Slash. It’s my most powerful technique, and I’ve employed the Life-Forgetting Secret Technique to burn through all my life energy to unleash this strongest attack. I hope, before I die, I get to see the true methods of an immortal. Fulfill my wish." Li Xuan’en spoke with somber resolve as he faced Lin Feng. He knew he had no chance of surviving this encounter, but seeing the abilities of an immortal was the only thing he desired before his death.
"Alright." Lin Feng, fully understanding Li Xuan’en’s unyielding wish for death, refrained from saying more. With a brief response, he accelerated the rotation of the massive spiritual energy vortex above his head, faint traces of lightning sparking within!
Satisfied by Lin Feng’s agreement, Li Xuan’en nodded slightly. Soon, his complexion flushed crimson, as if his very blood were about to burst from his body. He knew his time was running out. With that realization, he wasted no further time, intensifying his Gang Qi with desperate determination!
"Ah..."
With an agonized roar, dark-red Gang Qi erupted from Li Xuan’en, swirling madly around him. In a flash, the Gang Qi formed a crimson tornado surrounding Li Xuan’en, releasing destructive energy that obliterated everything in its path. Beneath him, the ground collapsed, leaving a giant ravine nearly a kilometer deep!
As Li Xuan’en’s power reached its peak, his face lost all traces of color, replaced by faint signs of death. Only his eyes burned with a crazed light, glowing red like eerie lanterns, exuding an aura of unearthly menace.
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