Hearing Luo Feng's words, shock appeared on the faces of many people in the surrounding crowd.

This tall, middle-aged man was Zhou Yuan, Zhou Jianyi's father. With a Cultivation at the early Heavenly Court Realm, he was somewhat famous in the Red Maple Lead.

"You still dare to be stubborn! If you don't tell us Zhou Jianyi's whereabouts today, don't even think about leaving!"

Another Zhou Family Martial Artist stepped forward with a grim face, glaring murderously at Luo Feng. He said to the tall Martial Artist, "Zhou Yuan, stop wasting time with this brat! Seize him and interrogate him slowly!"

"Alright!" The tall Martial Artist nodded heavily, reaching out to grab Luo Feng.

Luo Feng's brow furrowed, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Just then, a powerful aura blocked his path.

BANG!

Zi Hongyuan waved his hand, knocking the tall, middle-aged man back. His expression was icy. "Luo Feng has made it very clear that he doesn't know Zhou Jianyi's whereabouts. Do you think our Purple Sun School is defenseless?"

Anger filled Zi Hongyuan's voice. The fact that they wanted to capture Luo Feng right in front of him clearly showed they held him in no regard!

Zi Hongyuan's Cultivation was at the peak of the Heavenly Court Realm, naturally overshadowing Zhou Yuan. At this moment, a Zhou Family Martial Artist with a white beard and a wrinkled face stepped forward, coldly snorting,

"Zi Hongyuan, this is the Red Maple Lead; it's not your place to act presumptuously here! This brat is suspected of killing a disciple of my Zhou Family. Today, you must hand him over!"

As he spoke, the immense Yuan Qi around him surged, creating an invisible, overwhelming pressure.

"Zhou Mocang! I didn't expect him to come too!"

"Zhou Mocang was already a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert when he was middle-aged. I wonder what his Cultivation has reached now. The Purple Sun School is in trouble."

The surrounding people recognized the white-bearded Martial Artist, and gasps of surprise rippled through them.

WHOOSH...

The white-bearded Martial Artist, ignoring whether Zi Hongyuan agreed or not, condensed a Yuan Qi hand and grabbed directly at Luo Feng.

"Come here!"

The Yuan Qi hand was as large as a house. Upon its formation, it immediately generated a powerful sense of oppression. Luo Feng felt as if his body had been filled with lead, incredibly heavy.

"Break!"

Luo Feng, integrating the Grand Momentum, threw a punch.

The spherical fist of energy, carrying the momentum to shatter heaven and earth, shot straight up, blasting towards the oppressive Yuan Qi hand.

BOOM!

Although the fist of energy didn't stop the Yuan Qi hand, it shattered its invisible oppression. Luo Feng felt his body lighten, and he immediately leaped backward.

Hmm? The white-bearded Martial Artist hadn't expected Luo Feng to be able to resist his aura's pressure. He frowned slightly, his gaze focused, and the might of the Yuan Qi hand abruptly surged by another thirty percent. Roaring like thunder, it pursued Luo Feng, kicking up a maelstrom of sand and stone, its power astonishing.

"As an elder, attacking a junior in front of so many people. Zhou Mocang, you are shameless! Sever!"

Just as the Yuan Qi hand was about to catch Luo Feng, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang out. Zhou Zhiyun's treasured sword silently left its sheath, and a jade-colored streak of sword light instantly shattered the Yuan Qi hand.

Having failed repeatedly to capture a junior despite being a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, the white-bearded Martial Artist was enraged. His face turned ashen as he glared at Zhou Zhiyun. "Zhou Zhiyun, this matter seems to have nothing to do with your Tianlan School!"

Zhou Zhiyun stepped forward, her water-blue long dress dancing in the wind, her demeanor peerless. "He came here as the foremost of the Four Great New Talents of the Flowing Cloud Region, representing all four of our academies. If he were to be captured by you like this, what face would our four academies have left?"

Luo Feng had done a favor for the Tianlan School, so Zhou Zhiyun naturally wouldn't stand idly by.

"Hmph! Steward Zhou, why waste words on them? Let's attack together and grab that brat. Can they really stop us?"

"That's right! I don't believe that with just a few of them, they can stop us!"

The Zhou Family Martial Artists were all exuding a fierce aura, like wolves ready to pounce.

"If you want a fight, then bring it on! Do you think we're afraid just because you have more people?" Zi Yuan's small face flushed with anger as she drew her sword. Bing Ruolan and He Qin quickly followed suit.

"The Zhou Family is going to fight with the people from the Flowing Cloud Region."

"The Zhou Family has no evidence at all, yet they claim Luo Feng killed Zhou Jianyi. This is too tyrannical."

"Zhou Jianyi is an outstanding genius of the Zhou Family. If they return to their family without a clear explanation for his death, they certainly won't be able to account for it. They want Luo Feng to be the scapegoat."

"Exactly. As long as they take him back, they can beat a confession out of him, whether he did it or not."

"If they fight, who do you think has a better chance of winning?"

"It must be the Zhou Family. The ten people the Zhou Family brought this time are all at the Eighth Level of the Hell Realm Cultivation or higher. Although their overall strength is comparable, the Zhou Family has more people and thus the advantage."

"It looks like that Luo Feng is out of luck."

The surrounding Martial Artists, watching the tense standoff, discussed animatedly. Some felt sorry for Luo Feng, while others, harboring malicious thoughts, were secretly pleased.

Luo Feng had comprehended the Grand Momentum and had persisted in the Secret Realm for so long. His potential was astonishing, stirring envy in many hearts.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, like a powder keg with a lit fuse, ready to explode at any moment.

Luo Feng, having just broken through to a new realm, was itching for a big fight; his blood was boiling with anticipation. However, he also understood that the opposing side had superior numbers and was slightly stronger than his group, so he couldn't act rashly.

"Everyone, please calm down!"

Just when everyone thought a major battle was inevitable, Feng Linshan, the Principal of Changxin Academy, suddenly walked over.

After glancing at Luo Feng, Feng Linshan said to the white-bearded Martial Artist, "Gentlemen, you say Luo Feng killed Zhou Jianyi. Do you have any proof?"

The white-bearded Martial Artist's brow furrowed slightly as he shook his head. "No."

The white-bearded Martial Artist might have disregarded anyone else, but Feng Linshan was the Principal of Changxin Academy and also a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert. His status and strength were significant, so he had to be treated with caution.

"To act so rashly without any evidence is unreasonable. Why don't you all listen to my advice and investigate the matter thoroughly first?" Feng Linshan suggested.

"This..."

The white-bearded Martial Artist hesitated.

"What more evidence is needed for this matter! Everyone saw that Luo Feng and Zhou Jianyi had a conflict. They were alone together in the Secret Realm. Zhou Jianyi, with his Heavenly Court Realm Cultivation, didn't come out, but Luo Feng emerged unscathed. He must have ambushed Zhou Jianyi!"

Zhu Huo suddenly stepped forward, directly opposing Feng Linshan.

The students from Ivy School who entered the Secret Realm this time had suffered disastrous losses.

Meanwhile, not only were the Four Great New Talents of the Flowing Cloud Region all unharmed, but Luo Feng had also emerged last, displaying supreme potential. This made Zhu Huo burn with jealousy. Why didn't Ivy School have such an unparalleled genius?

Feng Linshan's brow furrowed slightly; he hadn't expected Zhu Huo to stir up trouble at this moment.

"I have evidence!"

Just as everyone wondered how things would unfold, a burly figure flew out and landed beside the white-bearded Martial Artist.

Seeing the figure that appeared, Luo Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, the killing intent deep within his pupils almost palpable.

The figure was a middle-aged Martial Artist with a burly physique, wearing a python-embroidered brocade robe. He had short, bristling hair, a fierce, fleshy face, and eyes like two sharp swords, emitting a brutal and vicious aura. It was Duanmu Xiong, not seen for half a month!

I wasn't looking for you, and here you are, delivering yourself to my doorstep!

Looking at Duanmu Xiong, Luo Feng's killing intent surged. Last time in the Red Chain Mountain Range, if not for the Sword Heart Golden Scale Fruit, he would have almost died at Duanmu Xiong's hands. He had never forgotten this debt.

Zhou Zhiyun and the others also recognized Duanmu Xiong. Their expressions changed slightly, and they inwardly cursed their bad luck.

"You have evidence that Luo Feng killed Zhou Jianyi?" The white-bearded Martial Artist looked at Duanmu Xiong.

Duanmu Xiong glanced at Luo Feng, his expression savage. He had originally planned to deal with Luo Feng himself, but now, with such a perfect opportunity to kill with a borrowed knife, he naturally wouldn't miss it.

"I don't know about Zhou Jianyi, but Zhouyan was definitely killed by Luo Feng," Duanmu Xiong stated confidently.

"Yan'er!" The tall Martial Artist beside him, Zhou Yuan, looked stricken and hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

Duanmu Xiong sneered and said, "Does everyone still remember that Zhouyan was killed by a mysterious Saber man? And Luo Feng is a Saber man. Among the few Saber men who entered the Secret Realm, only he has the strength to kill Zhouyan!"

Hearing this, many people in the crowd had a sudden realization.

When Luo Feng came out of the Secret Realm, he wasn't carrying a saber, and many had forgotten this fact.

"So it was you who killed my Yan'er!"

Killing intent surged from the tall middle-aged man's body as he glared at Luo Feng, his eyes bloodshot.

Luo Feng scoffed and said loudly, "What if it was, and what if it wasn't? You wouldn't let this go either way. Come out and fight!"

With Duanmu Xiong's appearance, Luo Feng knew a battle today was unavoidable. He no longer held back, stepping forward, his gaze as sharp as a blade.

Zi Hongyuan wanted to intervene, but Luo Feng stopped him with a look.

"Zi Hongyuan, don't act rashly yet. We have more than one opponent. Luo Feng's Qinggong is impressive; even if there's a strength gap, he should be able to protect himself. Let's observe for now," Zhou Zhiyun glanced to the side and advised.

The nine remaining Zhou Family Martial Artists were all poised for action. If Zi Hongyuan's side made any move, they would undoubtedly intervene.

"This kid is actually challenging Zhou Yuan!"

"Others who came out of the Secret Realm have all advanced their Cultivation by one level. He must also be at the Heavenly Court Realm now; that's why he dares to speak like this."

"So what if he has broken through to the Heavenly Court Realm? Zhou Yuan reached the Heavenly Court Realm two years ago. How can this kid, who just broke through today, be his opponent?"

"Young and impetuous. He'll learn his lesson after suffering a bit."

Seeing Luo Feng take the initiative to challenge the tall Martial Artist, the onlookers were stunned and exclaimed in amazement.

He actually dares to challenge Zhou Yuan? Brat, you're courting death yourself, so don't blame me! Duanmu Xiong looked at Luo Feng, sneering inwardly.

The tall middle-aged man was momentarily stunned by Luo Feng's imposing manner, then his expression turned sinister. He sneered malevolently, "Excellent! Whether you admit it or not, you will die today for sure!"

BOOM!

With a heavy stomp, a fierce wind erupted, and the ground beneath him caved in. The tall middle-aged man transformed into a Black Wind, shooting towards Luo Feng.

"Brat, die for me!"

While in mid-air, the tall middle-aged man abruptly spun. Green leg energy burst from his legs as he instantly unleashed twenty-four leg shadows, pressing down on Luo Feng from above.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...

Each of the twenty-four leg shadows carried a mountain-like pressure, making the air hum and vibrate as if about to shatter everything in their path.

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