Dozens of Iron Spear Army soldiers surrounded Luo Feng and Bing Ruolan, their Evil Qi surging to the sky.

Looking at Luo Feng, the black-armored Martial Artist sneered, "Boy, death is at your doorstep, yet you still dare to be arrogant. I will show you the power of the East Flame City's Iron Spear Army!"

"Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation!"

CLANG!

As the black-armored Martial Artist finished speaking, dozens of Iron Spear Army soldiers formed a square formation. The two-meter-long iron spears in their hands spurted out an intensely cold glint, merging into one.

WHOOSH...

In a daze, an intense, murderous aura swept by. The sun blazed overhead, yet a chill crept into the hearts of the people on the street.

"It's the Iron Spear Army's Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation! It's rumored that this formation was obtained from the ruins of the Puppet Sect by City Lord Lengyuan. It can trap and kill enemies even one realm higher. It's extremely powerful! Today, we finally get to see it in person."

"Capable of trapping and killing enemies one realm higher? These Iron Spear Army soldiers are all around the late stage of the Eighth Stage Hell Realm. With this formation, can they truly threaten late-stage Ninth Stage Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists?"

"Such powerful killing intent! I feel like my Yuan Qi is about to solidify. If I were trapped in this formation, I fear I'd have no strength to fight back."

The faces of the surrounding crowd changed slightly, wondering how Luo Feng and his companion would break free from the formation.

Hearing the astonished cries around him, the black-armored Martial Artist's eyes flashed with smugness. He felt somewhat relieved that he had brought the elite of the Iron Spear Army.

Otherwise, I might not have been able to handle these two.

Uh?

Luo Feng felt an icy aura seeping into his pores, as if winter had arrived, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He had read about formations in books before. Formations could harness the power of heaven and earth to unleash various powers; they were mysterious and unpredictable. He hadn't expected to encounter one today.

The black-armored Martial Artist noticed Luo Feng's expression and sneered, "Boy, don't bother struggling in vain. Even a late-stage Ninth Stage Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist can't break free from this Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation. You'd better surrender and save yourself the pain!"

"That may not be so!"

Luo Feng sneered. The Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation was indeed formidable, but it wasn't enough to trap him.

Having comprehended the Grand Momentum, he could sever illusory thoughts. The power of heaven and earth wielded by this grand formation was naturally insignificant to him.

A saber silhouette flashed in his eyes. Luo Feng merged with the Grand Momentum, and the pervasive, icy aura instantly vanished without a trace.

The black-armored Martial Artist didn't know Luo Feng was unaffected by the formation. Hearing Luo Feng's words, he grew enraged. "It seems you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin! Kill them!"

With a wave of his hand, intense killing intent instantly appeared on the faces of the surrounding Iron Spear Army soldiers.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!...

Piercing whistles tore through the air as over a dozen black spear shadows transformed into raging dragons, lunging at Luo Feng and Bing Ruolan from all directions.

Empowered by the formation, the spear shadows were deadly. Snowflakes even materialized in the air where they passed.

"Seeking death!"

A cold glint flashed in Luo Feng's eyes. The Fury Flame Knife erupted with blazing flames, instantly unleashing over ten terrifying arcs of saber light to meet the incoming spear shadows.

Bing Ruolan's azure sword transformed into a shimmering expanse of water light, its Sword Qi coalescing to block the spear shadows.

CLANG!

A loud clash resounded, and sparks flew in all directions. The frigid air instantly boiled, and over a dozen black iron spears were severed by the saber light.

AAAH...

Cries of pain echoed one after another as the Iron Spear Army Martial Artists were struck by the saber light, sent flying and vomiting blood!

"How is this possible!"

Seeing this, the ferocious look on the black-armored Martial Artist's face froze instantly, replaced by profound shock. His widened eyes seemed to witness something unthinkable.

The Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation was powerful enough to trap and kill a late-stage Ninth Stage Heavenly Court Realm expert. He had never imagined it would be shattered by a youth merely in the early stage of the Ninth Stage Heavenly Court Realm.

"What's happening? Why are you unaffected by the formation!"

His gaze falling on Luo Feng, the black-armored Martial Artist perceived the truth and asked in horror.

Luo Feng smiled coldly. "I told you, you can't stop me."

This simple sentence made the black-armored Martial Artist tremble. An unexpected sense that this foe was invincible crept into his heart.

At this moment, he even felt a bit regretful. Why hadn't he brought more Iron Spear Army soldiers with him?

"Chun An, what are you doing here with the Iron Spear Army? Causing such a commotion, even setting up the Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation."

Just as the black-armored Martial Artist was at a loss, a voice suddenly rang out.

The voice sounded ethereal, yet it carried a natural authority that involuntarily instilled a sense of pressure in the listeners' hearts.

Before the voice faded, a streak of light appeared in the sky. A middle-aged man clad in green, exuding a faint, chilling aura, strode forward.

Luo Feng narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the man.

The man's steps seemed slow, yet with each one, his figure reappeared a thousand meters away. His ability to walk in the void indicated he was a Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist.

"City Lord Lengyuan!"

As soon as the green-robed man appeared, the crowd on the streets immediately bowed respectfully. Even the recently domineering black-armored Martial Artist lowered his head.

This man was Lengyuan, the City Lord of East Flame City! A Second Stage Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, a hegemon of the region.

Lengyuan's gaze swept across the street. When he saw the severely injured Iron Spear Army soldiers and Cui Lie on the ground, his gaze hardened.

Leng Yunshan, who had been anxious that the Sky Cold Iron Soldier Formation couldn't trap Luo Feng, brightened upon seeing Lengyuan. He pointed at Luo Feng and cried out, "Father, these two have been committing violent acts in the city! They not only injured Fu Jiang but also ambushed your son! They have no respect for you and must be severely punished!"

The black-armored Martial Artist beside him chimed in, "Exactly! City Lord, I brought the Iron Spear Army to apprehend these two. They dared to resist and injured so many of our men. Their crimes are heinous!"

Seeing the heavily wounded Iron Spear Army, Lengyuan's face showed a hint of anger. His sharp gaze turned to Luo Feng. "What do you have to say for yourselves?"

Lengyuan's gaze fell upon Luo Feng. Luo Feng felt an immense oppressive force roll toward him, making his breathing somewhat heavy. However, he did not fear such power. With his Grand Momentum, he resisted the heavy pressure and laughed sarcastically, "City Lord Lengyuan, you should know full well what kind of person Leng Yunshan is. If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext!"

Luo Feng hadn't expected to alarm a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, but he wasn't afraid. He still had the Blood Gang Thunderbolt Bomb Zhou Zhiyun had given him. If worse came to worst, he was prepared for a fight to the death.

Hearing Luo Feng's words, the onlookers turned pale with fright. They hadn't expected Luo Feng to be so bold, daring to speak so brazenly to City Lord Lengyuan.

"A fine 'find a pretext'! Are you denying you injured these people?" Lengyuan's face grew colder by several degrees as he glared at Luo Feng.

Everyone could feel the chill in the City Lord's words.

"So what if I did? They intended to kill me. Was I supposed to just stand here and let them?" Luo Feng sneered.

Lengyuan snorted coldly, his words laced with an irresistible authority, "Regardless, since you injured people, today you will come with me. I will naturally investigate the matter thoroughly."

"City Lord Lengyuan, you're clearly shielding your own son. If you wish to investigate, why not do it right here?" Luo Feng scoffed.

At these words, the expressions of everyone present changed; even the black-armored Martial Artist was startled.

To accuse Lengyuan of shielding Leng Yunshan was blatant defiance of the City Lord's authority!

The sheer audacity!

"How dare you! Who do you think you are, questioning the City Lord!" the black-armored Martial Artist shouted angrily.

"Stop."

Anger roiled in Lengyuan's eyes, and a visible sneer touched his lips. He raised his hand to stop the black-armored Martial Artist and, looking at Luo Feng, said, "As the lord of this city, you committed murder on its streets; it is my right to hold you accountable. Now that you dare to defy me, even if I were to kill you on the spot, I doubt anyone would say a word. You've brought this all upon yourself!"

"If you're going to make a move, then do it! Enough nonsense!"

Luo Feng knew today's events wouldn't end peacefully. He already gripped the Blood Gang Thunderbolt Bomb, ready to seize any chance to use it and escape with Bing Ruolan.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Lengyuan was seething, repeating "good" three times. He sneered coldly and took a step forward. The hundreds of people present seemed transfixed by his every step, none daring to breathe too loudly.

"Defeating Cui Lie at your young age certainly makes you a talent. However, it seems victory has gone to your head, and you've forgotten your station. Allow me to sober you up!"

As he spoke, Lengyuan's clothes billowed without wind, and a vast pressure surged forth, bearing down on Luo Feng.

A sharp light flashed in Luo Feng's eyes. Just as he was about to use the Blood Gang Thunderbolt Bomb, Bing Ruolan, who had been silent, suddenly stepped forward.

"Lengyuan, my father once said your stubborn nature would prevent you from achieving greatness. It seems today he was indeed correct." Bing Ruolan faced Lengyuan, her voice cool, her azure eyes as clear and cold as winter ice.

HISSS!

Gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd as they stared, shocked, at Bing Ruolan who had suddenly stepped forward. What's wrong with these two? Each one is more arrogant than the last!

Luo Feng was also taken aback. Bing Ruolan's expression remained serene. A thought seemed to strike him, but he didn't voice it, merely tightening his grip on the Blood Gang Thunderbolt Bomb as a precaution.

Leng Yunshan had been injured by Bing Ruolan, and his hands still throbbed faintly. Seeing her step forward, a trace of venomous resentment flashed in his eyes. He said to Lengyuan, "Father, she's with this brat! She's the one who injured your son!"

Leng Yunshan had expected Lengyuan to act against the two without hesitation. However, a strange thing happened: upon seeing Bing Ruolan, Lengyuan suddenly retracted his aura.

"You... Could you possibly be...?"

Lengyuan looked at Bing Ruolan, his eyes filled with shock and uncertainty.

Bing Ruolan's red lips curved slightly, her lovely face, which could make a hundred flowers pale in comparison. "My last visit to East Flame City was eight years ago; it seems you've forgotten. Does the name 'Ice Palace,' then, bring anything to mind...?"

"So, you truly are..."

Hearing her words, Lengyuan drew a sharp, cold breath, as if he had heard terrifying news. He quickly adjusted his attire, his gaze turning respectful as he looked at Bing Ruolan. Just as he was about to speak, Bing Ruolan said indifferently, "I am now an inner courtyard student of the Purple Sun School."

Lengyuan understood and immediately fell silent, but the terror in his eyes could not be concealed.

The surrounding crowd was utterly bewildered.

Who could have imagined that Lengyuan, the imposing City Lord of East Flame City and a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, would display such a subservient expression before a young girl?

Judging by their demeanors, it was as if she were the City Lord, and Lengyuan merely a lowly servant.

No one was more shocked than Leng Yunshan.

He looked back and forth between Bing Ruolan and Lengyuan several times before he couldn't hold back any longer. "Father, she's the one who injured me! You must avenge your son!"

SMACK!

An unexpected scene unfolded. Lengyuan slapped Leng Yunshan so hard he was sent flying more than ten meters. He roared angrily, "Rebellious son! You've committed a monstrous crime and are still oblivious! Kneel!"

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