Chapter 574: Chapter 572: An Unexpected Victory

“Wild Wind Wolf Shadow!”

As the finish line drew ever closer, Wei Kuang could finally restrain himself no longer. He desperately exploded the Yuan Qi within his body; the green light from his blade transformed into ten hungry wolves, which lunged fiercely at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng smirked coldly, concealed his knife behind his back, clenched his left fist tightly, and a dazzling crimson flame erupted as he spun and struck out fiercely.

“Great Wilderness Flame Explosion! Explode for me!”

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM…

The massive explosions sounded like thunder, and the shockwaves gouged a foot of earth from the ground below.

“Wei Kuang, that Rotary Solidification Pill is mine now.”

After crushing the wolf phantoms, Luo Feng laughed heartily, turned, and sped towards Skyridge Plaza.

“You wish!”

Wei Kuang’s face darkened. With a low roar, he stomped, the air seeming to explode under his feet, and his figure shot out like an arrow.

However, the result remained unchanged; the distance between the two did not shorten in the slightest.

A savage glint flashed in Wei Kuang’s eyes. He suddenly shouted to Chen Kui, who was beside him, “Chen Kui, with Luo Feng here, neither of us has any hope of winning first place! Your Qinggong is on par with mine. Why don’t we join forces to defeat him first, and then compete fairly for the Rotary Solidification Pill? What do you say?”

Chen Kui was slightly stunned; he hadn’t expected Wei Kuang to ask for his help. After a moment of thought, he asked, “Why should I trust you?”

Wei Kuang sneered. “Are you not confident in your own Qinggong?”

Chen Kui’s brow furrowed slightly. He knew Wei Kuang was trying to goad him, but the temptation of the Rotary Solidification Pill was too great. If he could obtain it, his cultivation would definitely improve significantly; perhaps then his strength could even catch up to Wei Kuang’s!

His eyes flickered for a moment, then Chen Kui nodded. “I agree. After we defeat Luo Feng, we’ll compete fairly!”

“Good! It’s a deal!”

Wei Kuang’s face lit up with joy. At this moment, the Rotary Solidification Pill was no longer that important; his only thought was to prevent Luo Feng from obtaining it at all costs! The opponent’s power was already so terrifying. If he were to get the Rotary Solidification Pill as well, then Wei Kuang would have no hope of ever defeating him.

SWISH!

Wei Kuang’s figure flashed as he launched the first attack. Dense blue Saber Qi slashed out, forming a Tornado Saber Gang that tore through the air towards Luo Feng, who was not far off.

“Purple Python Soaring Through Clouds!”

Coordinating with Wei Kuang, a cold light flashed in Chen Kui’s eyes. He stomped his feet forcefully, and two giant purple pythons hissed and writhed, striking towards Luo Feng.

As they moved, the purple pythons exuded an intense cold. Snowflakes drifted in the air wherever they passed, and even the ground became coated with a layer of ice crystals.

*Profound Level (Middle Grade) Martial Arts: Water Kui Purple Python Skill!*

“How shameless, they’re actually teaming up!”

“That’s unavoidable. Martial Artists wandering the rtiad constantly face schemes and treachery. This, too, is a type of skill, just a rather despicable one.”

In Skyridge Plaza, many hot-blooded young martial artists showed indignation on their faces upon seeing Wei Kuang and Chen Kui team up, but they were also helpless. The Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessment was a true trial of the rtiad, with no rules whatsoever. One could only rely on oneself.

「On the highest spectator stand to the east.」

The elder of the Jade Hall, Xue Wu Qing, smiled. “This Wei Kuang is rather clever.”

Shui Linglong’s face was like ice. She hummed lightly and said indifferently, “Mere underhanded tricks.”

Xue Wu Qing ignored the sarcasm in Shui Linglong’s words and chuckled, “Shui Linglong, it looks like your Purple Gold Return Pill is about to change hands.”

“It’s too early to say,” Shui Linglong said lightly, glancing towards the northeast. She recalled the scene when Luo Feng had withstood Xue Jiuyou’s attack. This man was someone even she couldn’t fully fathom; he wouldn’t be defeated so easily.

Seeing the tables turn, Xue Wu Qing was in high spirits and laughed, “Luo Feng only recently entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Even if he has comprehended the Grand Momentum and possesses outstanding strength, he’s definitely no match for both Wei Kuang and Chen Kui. He will undoubtedly lose…”

WHOOSH!

The two giant purple Yuan Qi pythons moved with incredible speed, reaching Luo Feng in an instant. They opened their cavernous mouths, blocking his path.

Luo Feng was both shocked and furious. He never expected Wei Kuang and Chen Kui to join forces at such a critical moment.

“I’d like to see who can stop me! Mad Thunder Overturning Sky!”

Taking a deep breath, the Yuan Qi within Luo Feng surged. He seemed to stand amidst wind and thunder as his Rage Flame Knife slashed out, following the momentum.

CRACKLE!

Thunder boomed, and the cold light from his blade flashed like fire and lightning, vanishing in an instant.

CREAK… CREAK…

The two giant purple Yuan Qi pythons froze, then shattered into pieces, reverting to pure Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi before vanishing without a trace.

Just then, the Tornado Saber Gang unleashed by Wei Kuang also arrived.

Feeling the bone-chilling cold from behind, Luo Feng’s eyebrows twitched. He switched his Rage Flame Knife to his left hand, clenched his right hand into a fist, and punched out.

BOOM!

A dazzling light erupted. The Saber Gangs shattered, and in an instant, half of their power was dissolved by his fist.

“Tyrant Flame Return Wind, tear them apart for me!”

With a low shout, Luo Feng punched out again.

The crimson flame fist energy formed a whirlwind, extending outwards and completely shredding the remaining Saber Gangs.

Seeing this, the crowd in Cloud Peak Plaza was dumbfounded.

Wei Kuang and Chen Kui’s coordinated attack was seamless. An ordinary first-level Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist would likely have been killed or severely injured. Yet, Luo Feng handled it with such ease. Disregarding his strength, his courage alone made many onlookers feel inferior.

Wei Kuang’s expression was grim; Luo Feng’s strength far exceeded his expectations. To think that, amidst the chaos, Luo Feng could face their combined assault and emerge unscathed!

However, even if he is incredibly strong, he can’t possibly win against Chen Kui and me together.

Flashing to Luo Feng’s left, Wei Kuang said to Chen Kui, “Chen Kui, don’t hold back! He’s not a simple opponent. If we delay any longer, it’ll be troublesome when the others catch up.”

“Alright!”

Chen Kui also knew there was no time to waste and took a step forward in mid-air.

RUSH!

Yuan Qi surged. Water vapor from a hundred-meter radius condensed around Chen Kui, twisting into a floodwater python ten feet thick. It roared and thrashed beside him, its presence astonishing.

“Mad Python Overwhelms Waves!”

With a loud roar, Chen Kui thrust both palms towards Luo Feng.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM…

The sound of massive waves echoed, as if Chen Kui were in the midst of a raging tempest. The giant floodwater python beside him roared at the sky, unleashing a torrential wave of Yuan Qi that swept towards Luo Feng like an avalanche.

Meanwhile, Wei Kuang, standing behind Luo Feng, erupted with Yuan Qi. The azure radiance from his broadback knife twisted into a rapidly rotating hurricane that slashed down from mid-air.

WHOOSH!

The hurricane expanded in the wind, instantly growing to tens of meters long, obscuring the sky and sun.

Luo Feng’s brow furrowed slightly. He was about to counter when his gaze flickered to Chen Kui. A cold smirk touched his lips, and his figure suddenly darted towards the floodwater python.

“Where do you think you’re going?!”

Seeing Luo Feng seemingly dare not block, Wei Kuang assumed he was scared and laughed ferociously. The hurricane Saber Qi, as if sentient, relentlessly pursued him.

At this moment, Luo Feng suddenly stopped.

A curve played on his lips as his figure suddenly split into two, then four, drifting away with an ethereal grace.

BOOM!

The Tornado Saber Gang struck the floodwater python mercilessly. The water screen shattered, and the fierce Saber Gangs whistled towards Chen Kui.

“Ah!”

Chen Kui’s expression changed drastically. He hastily raised his Protective Gang Energy but was still sent flying back by the Saber Gangs, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Luo Feng’s figure reappeared beside the epicenter of the impact, his face somewhat pale. He had been caught by the aftershock, leaving his Qi and blood somewhat turbulent.

Looking up at the disheveled Chen Kui, Luo Feng chuckled. “Wei Kuang, they say you’re devious and ruthless, and it’s true. Just now, you planned to trap Chen Kui and me to kill us both, then reap the rewards, didn’t you?”

“Wei Kuang, you despicable bastard!”

Chen Kui wiped the blood from his lips, his eyes, dark with fury, fixed on Wei Kuang.

Wei Kuang’s face turned ashen. Pointing at Luo Feng, he said, “Chen Kui, don’t listen to his nonsense! It was just an accident!”

“An accident?” Luo Feng sneered coldly and clapped. “Quite an ’accident’. If you could ’accidentally’ injure us both, wouldn’t the Rotary Solidification Pill be yours for the taking? Wei Kuang, don’t you want the Rotary Solidification Pill?”

Even if they teamed up, Luo Feng wouldn’t feel too much pressure. However, he’d much rather see them fight each other. Both of them coveted the Rotary Solidification Pill. Though temporarily cooperating, they surely harbored their own ulterior motives.

“I…”

Wei Kuang was rendered speechless by Luo Feng’s question. He had indeed wished for Luo Feng and Chen Kui to injure each other in the fight. He was naturally feeling guilty.

“So that’s it! Wei Kuang, I was wondering why you wanted to team up. It turns out you wanted Luo Feng and me to injure each other so you could seize first place! You despicable villain!”

Seeing Wei Kuang hesitate, Chen Kui immediately believed Luo Feng’s words and ground his teeth in anger.

Having suffered repeated setbacks at Luo Feng’s hands and now being berated by Chen Kui, Wei Kuang felt utterly humiliated. Chen Kui’s accusations ignited his suppressed fury. He said coldly, “Chen Kui, don’t push your luck!”

“What, you really think you have me beaten?”

Surging waves of energy roiled around Chen Kui as he said icily, “I haven’t forgotten that you attacked me just now. It’s time to settle all our scores at once!”

Wei Kuang was enraged. “You’re not qualified to speak to me like that! I’ll give you one more chance: team up with me to defeat Luo Feng. Otherwise, you won’t leave here alive today.”

Chen Kui sneered. “Cooperate with a despicable person like you again? I’m afraid I wouldn’t even know how I died.”

“You’re courting death!”

A blue light erupted from Wei Kuang. His intense anger and sharp aura merged, powerful enough to scatter the clouds in the sky. Rage had completely consumed his reason.

“Wild Wind Wolf Shadow!”

With a long howl, Wei Kuang’s broadback knife blazed with dazzling blue light. He slashed downwards, and dozens of cyan wolf phantoms formed from Saber Gang lunged at Chen Kui.

GROWL…

The cyan wolf phantoms’ momentum was unprecedentedly powerful, cracking the ground wherever they passed—a shocking sight.

Seeing this, Chen Kui sneered mockingly, “You despicable villain, so you were hiding your true strength!”

“Mad Python Plays Tide!”

Chen Kui took a half-step back and roared.

WHOOSH!

Within a hundred-meter radius, the sound of surging tides arose. In an instant, the water vapor twisted into a dozen or so floodwater pythons, their momentum immense as they surged forward to attack.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM…

The wolf phantoms and giant pythons collided. The surrounding space quaked violently, each shockwave stronger than the last.

Luo Feng stood to the side, watching the two fight fiercely, a slight curve on his lips. “Gentlemen, I won’t disturb you.”

WHOOSH!

Turning, Luo Feng made a few leaps and bounds, landing at the entrance of Skyridge Plaza.

Gazing at the plaza, Luo Feng took a deep breath. Then, under the astonished gazes of everyone, he took a step forward!

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