Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Hair-trigger!

”Oh? An Earth Fire Flame Ghost?”

He Zhongjie, having seen and known much, instantly recognized that Zi Feng’s shell belonged to an Earth Fire Flame Ghost, which by its aura, was just an ordinary Fourth-rank Demon Beast.

But normally, the eyes of an Earth Fire Flame Ghost are dull and hollow, yet this particular Earth Fire Flame Ghost seemed exceptionally spirited.

A smirk formed on the corners of He Zhongjie’s mouth; this was perhaps a mutated Earth Fire Flame Ghost. Ling Feng was quite lucky to have tamed such a Spirit Pet.

However, after today, this Spirit Pet would change masters!

”Earth Fire Flame Ghost, your cultivation has not come easily. This young master is greatly merciful and will spare your life!”

He Zhongjie waved his sleeve and sneered, ”Boss Lei, it seems we are after the same person. Now is the critical moment of that lad’s cultivation; if we strike together, we can end him instantly!”

A hint of venom flashed in Lei Lingyun’s eyes—it was that damned person inside the cave who had ruined all his painstaking schemes!

If only he could have swallowed that Purple Luo Creation Fruit, perhaps he could have broken through the Fifty Meridians!

You see, Fifty Meridians is a watershed.

Almost every year among the recruited students, only those with Hidden Dragon Talent have a chance to break through the Fifty Meridians.

And not every one of those talents could achieve that feat.

Lei Lingyun, although a newly appointed A-class Disciple, already possessed Forty-nine Meridians but had always failed to make a breakthrough.

His talent had firmly limited him to the Forty-nine Meridians, yet he was unwilling to accept this.

After finally learning of the Purple Luo Creation Fruit, and then Ling Feng beating him to it, how could he not be itching with hatred?

”Kill!”

Lei Lingyun directly drew his Sword, his gaze coldly locked onto the figure inside the cave. He bellowed, the sound seemingly squeezing through his teeth.

”Uh...”

He Zhongjie was startled by Lei Lingyun. How could this guy seem to hate Ling Feng even more than he did?

By now, thirty breaths had already passed!

”Damn, do you think I, Zi Feng, don’t exist?”

Zi Feng emerged from the entrance of the cave, his gaze fixed on Lei Lingyun, the biggest threat. His body suddenly swelled with the wind.

In an instant, Zi Feng’s stature grew from half a man’s height to directly breaking through to two Zhang! Three Zhang!...

Finally, Zi Feng transformed into a five Zhang tall Little Giant, engulfed in Flames and exuding the aura of a Demon Monarch Level, coldly staring at the adversary.

”What?”

Both He Zhongjie and Lei Lingyun were startled, especially He Zhongjie, who went weak at the knees and collapsed onto the ground.

A Demon Monarch, equivalent to a Fifth-rank Demon Beast!

Moreover, the aura exuded by Zi Feng was already nearly approaching the Demon King Level!

Such a terrifying existence, merely a finger from it could probably crush them to dust.

”Retreat quickly!”

He Zhongjie spread his legs, ready to bolt immediately.

However, Lei Lingyun was much more cautious than He Zhongjie. Although he was ready to flee, he kept his gaze locked on Zi Feng and did not move immediately.

The two sides locked eyes for a full ten breaths before Lei Lingyun burst into laughter.

”Pretending to be a tiger when you’re just a fox! Although I don’t know how you managed to emit an aura nearly at the Demon King Level, your strength probably hasn’t even reached the Demon Monarch Level!”

Lei Lingyun swung his Long Sword, having seen through Zi Feng’s trick.

Although Zi Feng could indeed mimic the aura of the original Earth Fire Flame Ghost to perfection, the most essential Earth Fire Crystal Stone of the Flame Ghost had already been taken by Ling Feng for Spiritual Injection.

Without the Earth Fire Crystal Stone, the Earth Fire Flame Ghost is merely an empty shell.

Zi Feng’s actual combat ability is roughly equivalent to the Mid-stage Origin Transformation Realm.

Moreover, its strength does not lie in its power, but in its various strange and unusual abilities.

”It turns out to be a fake!”

As He Zhongjie was fleeing halfway, he suddenly heard Lei Lingyun’s words and thought about the level of a Demon Monarch, who could simply lift a finger to bring about their doom. However, this ”Demon Monarch” seemed a bit too gentle.

Thus, the words spoken by Lei Lingyun were very likely to be true.

”You’ve seen through me, have you?”

Zi Feng grinned, arms folded across his chest, staring at Lei Lingyun with a mocking look, showing no sign of panic.

Lei Lingyun was stunned for a moment. From Zi Feng’s smile, he saw a trace of cunning.

For a moment, he became uncertain again and dared not make a move carelessly.

”Humph, you brainless demon, I gave you a chance. Since you don’t know what’s good for you, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

He Zhongjie, lacking Lei Lingyun’s cunning, realized that Zi Feng was merely putting on an act and immediately unleashed a sword strike, fiercely attacking Zi Feng.

This moment was the best opportunity to kill Ling Feng. Even though this Earth Fire Flame Ghost had some spiritual nature, if it dared to obstruct his path, he would have no choice but to dispatch it.

In his anger, He Zhongjie unleashed a high-level Xuan Rank swordsmanship, even activating a secret technique that amplified his True Qi.

This sword strike could even kill some high-level Fourth-rank Demons!

Clang!

The expected scene of the sword piercing through the Earth Fire Flame Ghost did not occur.

Instead, accompanied by a flash of purple light, his opponent instantly changed from Zi Feng to Ling Feng.

As their swords clashed, Ling Feng stood firm, unmoving.

And He Zhongjie, his arm trembling, even lost grip of his long sword, which flew out of his hand as he staggered backwards several meters before stabilizing.

It turned out that at the last critical moment, ninety breaths had passed.

Ling Feng had already absorbed nature’s spiritual energy using the ability of the Human Dao Eye, recovering about half of his True Qi.

Ling Feng and Zi Feng shared a mutual understanding. Knowing Ling Feng’s situation, he used a stalling tactic to temporarily stabilize Lei Lingyun and his companion.

Now, Ling Feng had awakened, and the upcoming matters would be handed over to him. As for Zi Feng, he had already returned to his miniature stone man form, standing on Ling Feng’s neck, watching the battle with great interest.

Next, it was Ling Feng’s ”showtime”!

A cold, cruel aura slowly undulated from Ling Feng.

He Zhongjie’s facial expression suddenly stiffened, and his body shivered as if electrocuted.

Subconsciously, He Zhongjie quickly retreated, flying to Lei Lingyun’s side. Ling Feng’s aura gave him a chilling feeling.

He had only sensed that Ling Feng might have grasped the Sword Intent, but when he truly faced Ling Feng’s Sword Intent, he realized how panicked and anxious he felt inside.

”Boss Lei, this guy has woken up. We must join forces, otherwise I’m afraid we won’t be able to handle him!”

He Zhongjie swallowed hard, suddenly unsure if Lei Lingyun’s strength was enough to suppress Ling Feng.

A solemn light flashed in Lei Lingyun’s eyes as he stared at Ling Feng and said in a deep voice, ”No wonder Brother He specifically sought me to kill you. You really are no ordinary person. However, since you dared to steal what belongs to me, I must kill you today!”

”I’ll even eat your flesh and perhaps retain some spiritual energy to break through the Fifty Meridians’ limit!”

Lei Lingyun’s facial muscles contorted grotesquely. He thought that Ling Feng had consumed the Purple Luo Creation Fruit to gain such formidable strength.

Thus, his hatred for Ling Feng intensified, and he even considered devouring Ling Feng’s flesh to possibly gain some of the Purple Luo Creation Fruit’s residual spiritual energy.

This guy has truly fallen into madness, becoming a lunatic!