CHAPTER 145: CHAPTER 22: BEATEN TO TEARS

So everything that just happened was witnessed by him; inwardly, he greatly admired Qiu Kui. Although this girl was unreasonable, her methods were ruthless and direct, making Zhang Lingfeng unable to avoid the fight.

If he had been as ruthless as Qiu Kui, Zhang Lingfeng wouldn’t have become so presumptuous.

It’s said that strict teachers produce excellent students; Wang Dashan suddenly understood.

"Well fought!"

"What a shame, all that equipment was destroyed."

Shadow looked at the fishing rod in his hand, feeling a bit heartbroken over the equipment destroyed by Qiu Kui. Although he’s a martial fool, he can’t be cultivating every moment. After sitting by the river watching Zhang Lingfeng fish for half a month, he finally couldn’t resist; he bought a fishing rod to pass the time with Zhang Lingfeng nearby.

In the last couple of days, he’s continually caught fish and gradually become fond of this activity. Seeing Qiu Kui destroy Zhang Lingfeng’s fishing equipment, he felt worried for a moment that Zhang Lingfeng would lose his love for fishing.

After realizing it, he knew he was somewhat obsessed, quickly storing the fishing rod for next use.

"What have I done to offend you?"

Zhang Lingfeng took a stance, watching as Qiu Kui’s saber technique swept towards him; he quickly utilized the realm of his spear technique at the perfection level, fending off Qiu Kui’s consecutive saber techniques.

"Whoosh!"

Invisibly, one uncomfortable gust of saber wind after another seeped out from Qiu Kui’s saber technique. Qiu Kui, like a killing god, was becoming faster and stronger in her saber technique as if she’d lost herself in the battlefield, treating Zhang Lingfeng as a catfish demon.

Each saber technique is deadly; they came continuously, as if she poured out all her skills at once. The terrifying saber wind surged towards Zhang Lingfeng like a tsunami.

"Not good."

Wang Dashan’s expression changed suddenly.

He felt a strong killing intent from Qiu Kui’s saber technique. This intent was not released from Qiu Kui’s body but erupted from her saber technique.

Though not her inner thoughts, it made the entire saber technique seemed to undergo another kind of transformation, making even the bystanders feel chills.

Zhang Lingfeng, though naturally gifted, lacked the experience in execution, especially in life-and-death challenges. If his spear technique showed any flaw and failed to withstand Qiu Kui’s fierce onslaught, it could lead to danger for Zhang Lingfeng’s life in just a few moves.

"This girl possesses such fierce hostility; it’s the seed for Hidden Kill."

Shadow also realized something was wrong, fully focused on the every move of both individuals. If Zhang Lingfeng encountered danger, he would immediately take action to ensure Zhang Lingfeng’s life wasn’t threatened.

Meanwhile, he was drawn to Qiu Kui’s fierce hostility and her unstoppable resolve. Hidden Kill has always nurtured new blood; the hostility in Qiu Kui’s entire being seemed born for Hidden Kill.

"Clang!"

Zhang Lingfeng continuously used the Thirteen Forms Spear Technique to fend off Qiu Kui’s saber techniques. The realm of complete perfection in strength made his spear technique impenetrable in defense.

Despite the powerful momentum of Qiu Kui’s saber technique, courageously charging forward, continually hacking, with the technique seemingly endless as if never ceasing, no matter how fast or strong Qiu Kui’s technique was, he could always defend that final line.

Preventing Qiu Kui from breaking through his defense.

For a time, their saber and spear techniques entwined.

Qiu Kui seemed to be fueled by adrenaline, growing bolder and shouting louder; Zhang Lingfeng remained composed, his Thirteen Forms Spear Technique seemingly crude and simple yet always capable of blocking Qiu Kui’s waves of attacks at crucial times, preventing her fierce saber techniques.

As for the striking saber wind that could disturb one’s mind, Zhang Lingfeng ignored it.

More accurately, it was refined away by the mental power of having a heart stilled like water.

Qiu Kui thought that having her saber technique at the level of Great Success could release intense killing intent and hostility, making her technique captivating and causing enemies to tremble.

By using intense killing intent and hostility, she aimed to break down the enemy’s internal defenses, rendering their defense collapsed and making them fear her saber technique.

Unexpectedly, under the power of a heart stilled like water, Zhang Lingfeng’s mental state had undergone transformation.

Even if Qiu Kui’s saber technique were at perfection, capable of materializing killing intent, it might not intimidate Zhang Lingfeng. Let alone cause him to be scared out of his wits, losing his composure.

Therefore, Zhang Lingfeng, while being able to feel that Qiu Kui was stronger than a week ago based on her speed and power,

Her combat power was close to 79.0.

But his combat power is at 80.3, a flesh realm martial artist, even though not having opened the flesh phase, his combat power already fits within the flesh martial artist category.

Moreover, his spear technique realm power was at complete perfection.

The truly formidable aspect lies in his flawless offense and defense; if Qiu Kui’s saber wind could influence his mind, it would be one thing, but the saber wind lost its effect, so the gap between them needs no further explanation.

In addition to Zhang Lingfeng’s advantage in power and speed.

The increase of two hundred kilograms at any level in arm strength, meaning Zhang Lingfeng’s arm strength, at any level, is two hundred kilograms more than others of the same level.

Faster than others.

Similarly aimed at strong individuals of the same level, at any time, faster than anyone of the same level.

Unless the opponent specializes in cultivating strength and speed at the same level, otherwise Zhang Lingfeng’s arm strength and speed far exceed average values for the same level.

The advantages between these two aspects precisely compensate for his lack of physical fitness.

Thus.

Wang Dashan and Shadow gradually noticed the problem.

Although Qiu Kui seemed to hold the upper hand from the beginning, with saber techniques ceaselessly pressing against Zhang Lingfeng, Zhang Lingfeng appeared to be retreating step by step yet could always hold his ground at crucial moments.

Moreover, his spear technique was becoming steadier.

Conversely, Qiu Kui’s saber technique, unable to break through after prolonged attempts, gradually began to seem restless.

At this moment, she herself was puzzled.

Clearly, her saber technique had broken through to Great Success, able to produce saber wind laden with killing intent and hostility, easily disturbing the enemy’s mind, even causing them to tremble in fear.

Why was it that Zhang Lingfeng seemed unaffected and immune?

Zhang Lingfeng was merely furrowing his brow at first, soon growing increasingly calm, as if her hard-won killing intent in cultivation was completely ignored by him.

It’s as if he’s immune to such harm.

She’d never seen anyone so composed before, as if the strength she showcased was just a joke in his eyes.

"Zhang Lingfeng!"

She yelled furiously.

Wishing she could unleash her full power, the terrifying saber sound echoing thunderously at the riverside, dazzling flashes of cold light, her long saber attempting to break Zhang Lingfeng’s defense and end the fight with one move.

"Clang!"

Yet Zhang Lingfeng remained silent, effortlessly blocking with his spear, nullifying her saber power with complete perfection in his spear technique.

She felt as if she’d thrown a full force punch into cotton, which made her feel stifled and uncomfortable, causing her to lose control and mess up her saber technique.

Problems appeared in rhythm and momentum.

"Bang, bang!"

Zhang Lingfeng seized the opportunity to strike out with two sweeps of his spear.

The first sweep struck Qiu Kui’s wrist, sending her long saber flying into the river; the second struck her abdomen, sweeping her away with a single blow.

This final strike, Zhang Lingfeng, wanting Qiu Kui to learn a lesson, used considerable force, almost unleashing his full arm force. With only skin phase defense, she was like being struck by a punch from a flesh realm martial artist.

Not only was she sent flying but also ended prone on the ground, unable to get up for quite a while.

"Ugh..."

As Qiu Kui was swept and landed prone.

Wang Dashan and Shadow, initially prepared to rescue Zhang Lingfeng at any moment, were left flabbergasted.

Seeing Zhang Lingfeng remain calm amidst Qiu Kui’s continuous attacks, they realized Zhang Lingfeng had extraordinary composure, and perhaps the outcome of this duel could change.

Just as this thought emerged, they saw Qiu Kui, who originally held the upper hand, have her saber technique instantly broken by Zhang Lingfeng. She seemed to lose all resistance, being heavily struck down by Zhang Lingfeng, remaining prone and non-responsive for a long time.

Upon closer inspection, her body was slightly trembling, as if she were crying.

Clearly, this failure caused unimaginable damage to her. Otherwise, how could a woman full of killing intent and craving battle end up crying on the ground?

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