Translator: AnubisTL
"Kid, have you made up your mind? Who are you going to give the Spirit Stones to?" Wan Junming shoved Gu Feng, his face full of bulging flesh twitching a few times, and the fierce scar on his left cheek added an extra layer of horror.
"There are too many of you," Gu Feng said, raising his head and frowning slightly.
"Hahaha, it seems this kid doesn't want to accept his fate!"
"Hmph, are you about to suggest that we fight it out first to determine the winner, and then consider giving the Spirit Stones to the victor?"
"Is this kid taking us for fools? If we're going to fight, it should be after we get the Spirit Stones. You don't release the eagle before seeing the rabbit!"
"Still clinging to unrealistic fantasies, huh? I heard your Myriad Tribulations Physique is quite strong. How about trying my Wolf Tooth Club?"
"Hurry up! After we get the Spirit Stones, we still need to seize cave abodes. Who has time to waste here with you?"
"..."
At the foot of Carp Mountain, the air was filled with jeers, mockery, scolding, and laughter. Everyone was watching Gu Feng like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Although most of them could only indulge in the spectacle, their resentment toward the wealthy made them eager to see a rich man fall from grace and become a pitiful pauper.
"What I'm trying to say is, with so many of you, I can't keep track of everyone during the robbery. If you try to run, I won't be able to stop you!" Gu Feng's frown deepened, and a low voice escaped his throat.
There were three paths leading in and out of Carp Mountain, all quite spacious. No matter how strong Gu Feng was, he couldn't stop them from fleeing. This was the reason he had remained silent and hadn't made a move yet.
However, his heartfelt words were met with uproarious laughter. Even the cold, seemingly stoic sword master couldn't help but crack a slight smile.
This kid is really something! Has he been scared out of his wits?
At this point, instead of thinking about how to escape, he's still considering counter-robbing?
Come on, this is Carp Mountain, the gathering place of the Outer Sect's elite. Even the top figure on Carp Mountain wouldn't dare challenge all the cultivators here.
Even those who entered the Inner Sect last year, upon returning to Carp Mountain, wouldn't dare make such bold claims.
Undeniably, Gu Feng has some skills. His combat prowess among peers is nearly unmatched, but his cultivation time is still short. How could he defy the heavens?
"This kid wants to rob us? Are you guys scared?"
"I'm a bit terrified. I feel like running away immediately."
"Same here. Looking at him is like facing a terrifying Demon Beast. It makes me feel like I need to pee!"
"Don't scare me, big sister. I'm quite timid!"
"..."
In a nearby pavilion, a few people also shook their heads with wry smiles. Gu Feng was indeed arrogant, and he had the capital to be so. But the strongest Outer Sect disciple he had faced before was Zhu Tao. He had no idea that Zhu Tao was just average, and there were plenty of disciples stronger than him.
Only Chu Youhuan was filled with excitement. She was now certain that Gu Feng had the confidence to back up his words.
"Ahem, rest assured, we are all respectable figures. How could we flee at the last moment?"
As he spoke, Wu Donghao slowly walked up to Gu Feng, glanced at him with disdain, then turned to the crowd and smiled slightly.
"Since no one is making a move, I'll start the ball rolling!"
With that, he didn't look back, his right hand shot out like lightning, accurately aiming for the index finger of Gu Feng's left hand.
It must be said, this move was quite impressive. Not only was it executed with grace, but it also showcased his extraordinary martial arts foundation. Sharp-eyed disciples recognized it as a Mortal Grade high-level Martial Skill called "Cloud Grasping Hand."
Not only did it possess formidable attack power, but it was also a clever technique for snatching treasures from the fire.
However, the moment his two fingers touched Gu Feng's Storage Ring, they felt as if they had been stung by a venomous wasp. An intense, searing pain exploded in his brain.
His smile froze on his face, and he turned his head abruptly, his eyes wide with fury.
He saw that his two fingers were tightly gripped by Gu Feng's hand, feeling as if they were clamped by a vice. Under the tremendous force, his fingers twisted and deformed, and all the bones in his fingers shattered.
After failing to break free, Wu Donghao suddenly realized—this kid was playing the fool to eat the tiger.
It must be said, the reaction of a peak Qi Refinement disciple was exceptionally fast.
In an instant, he made the most appropriate countermeasure. He took a deep breath, and the sleeve on his left arm suddenly burst open. On his arm, now enveloped in a spiritual glow, a terrifying divine beast totem flickered, as if about to come to life. A phantom rose, emitting a startling roar.
In the next moment, his entire arm was engulfed in a surge of Spiritual Power, smashing toward Gu Feng's face. The air between them exploded.
Gu Feng sneered, without any fancy moves, he swung his right arm.
Boom—
The two fists collided, and the surging Spiritual Power scattered in all directions. A hurricane swept through the area, sending sand and stones flying as if a sandstorm had suddenly descended.
The onlookers quickly activated their Spirit Energy Shields to withstand the storm. Before they could even see clearly, a scream echoed from the field.
"Ah!!!"
In the blurry environment, everyone saw a figure being sent flying, crashing through more than a dozen disciples, and finally slamming into the body of Carp Mountain. With a loud crash, a large amount of rubble fell!
As the dust gradually settled, everyone looked at Gu Feng, who stood tall and proud like a pine tree, and Wu Donghao, who was half-dead, blood bubbling from his mouth. A chill ran down their spines.
Wu Donghao, a peak Qi Refinement cultivator, had been crippled by Gu Feng in a single strike?
What kind of cosmic joke was this? This was the famous Wu Donghao! Aside from Postnatal Realm cultivators, who could confidently claim to defeat him?
Yet, the reality was that Wu Donghao had unleashed his Qilin Arm, but still lost decisively in a direct confrontation with Gu Feng.
Just how strong was Gu Feng?
This earth-shattering punch turned the bustling foot of Carp Mountain into a library!
The watching disciples all looked at Gu Feng with fear, not daring to breathe too loudly. Even those who had been arrogant Qi Refinement ninth-level cultivators frowned, their expressions grave. The strength Gu Feng had displayed left them under immense pressure.
"Hehe, I knew it! Gu Feng came prepared. Those disciples on Carp Mountain are in for a rough time!"
Chu Youhuan looked at the dumbfounded Elder Liu and others, laughing without restraint.
As for Gu Feng, the protagonist of the scene, he acted as if nothing had happened. He simply flexed his arm, giving the impression that defeating Wu Donghao wasn't a big deal for him.
Gu Feng gently stroked a Storage Ring in the palm of his left hand, which he had snatched off Wu Donghao's finger in that instant.
"Not bad. A good start is half the battle!"
He smiled slightly, tucked the Storage Ring into his robe, and scanned the surroundings, revealing a row of gleaming white teeth.
"You said you wouldn't run, right? Don't make me lose respect for you!"
"Now, I declare!
The hunting season has officially begun!"
(End of the Chapter)
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