CRACKLE!

The Lightning Saber Light enveloped the two Flame Marked Flying Leopards, instantly shattering their Flame Gang Qi. Deep cuts, penetrating to their bones, appeared on the bodies of these two fourth-level Demon Beasts, from which blood poured out unabated.

Upon witnessing this scene, an expression of surprise flashed across Bing Ruolan's beautiful eyes.

She had been worried about Luo Feng's safety when he faced two fourth-level Demon Beasts. But now, it was a one-sided fight.

Is this the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique? He has successfully cultivated it.

Bing Ruolan watched Luo Feng, who stood proudly with his saber in hand, her bright eyes flickering slightly.

She had also been cultivating the Spirit Rhino Finger she obtained in the Secret Realm in recent days. She deeply understood the difficulty of cultivating a Profound Level martial art and hadn't expected Luo Feng to master the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique so quickly.

"A Profound Level Saber Technique is indeed formidable!"

Luo Feng glanced at the injured Flame Marked Flying Leopards with satisfaction and gave a nod.

Lightning was the ultimate destructive force, and the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique was no different.

The moves of the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique were all extremely domineering and mighty. Once the blade was drawn, it resembled raging thunderbolts, terrifying in its power and momentum. Even at the first level of cultivation, its power already surpassed the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.

HOWL...

The two previously imposing Flame Marked Flying Leopards were now looking at Luo Feng with fear-filled eyes.

The human before them appeared weak, yet his attacking power was incredibly strong, having critically wounded them in a single exchange.

After exchanging glances, the two Flame Marked Flying Leopards, their eyes filled with fear, growled lowly and took off into the distance.

"Now you want to flee? Too late!"

With a flip of the Fury Flame Knife, Luo Feng swiftly released several slashes of saber light.

SHLICK!

The two Flame Marked Flying Leopards had just run a hundred meters when they were caught by the saber light. They offered no resistance and were killed instantly by the saber light, their massive bodies crashing heavily to the ground.

A fourth-level Demon Beast wouldn't usually be this weak. These two Flame Marked Flying Leopards, however, were in a hurry to escape and left substantial gaps in their defense, allowing them to be killed so easily.

Luo Feng landed beside the Demon Beast corpses. With the Fury Flame Knife, he severed their heads, revealing a baby-fist-sized Demon Core inside each.

The Demon Cores of fourth-level Demon Beasts should be exchangeable for several first-grade Spirit Stones.

Luo Feng's eyes gleamed slightly. He lightly picked up the Demon Cores with the tip of his knife, let them fall into his hand, and casually tossed them into his storage ring.

After stepping into the Ninth Level of the Heavenly Court Realm, his need for Yuan Stones increased significantly. Coupled with the fact that Luo Feng consumed Yuan Stones at a rate far exceeding the average person, the over six hundred Yuan Stones he had on him wouldn't last long. He needed to be meticulous with his resources.

"Luo Feng, congratulations on successfully cultivating the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique! To master a Profound Level martial art in just a few days, you're truly amazing!"

Bing Ruolan led the Six-leg Demon Horse forward, glanced at the corpses of the Flame Marked Flying Leopards on the ground, and expressed her happiness at Luo Feng's progress.

Luo Feng touched his nose and smiled. "That's an exaggeration. I've only cultivated the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique to the first level. Let's leave here first."

Bing Ruolan was also worried that the earlier commotion might attract other dangers, so she nodded in agreement.

The pair mounted the Six-leg Demon Horse and flew off, vanishing over the horizon within moments.

「Night falls.」

Although the Six-leg Demon Horse was a Demon Beast, it was still a creature of flesh and blood. The two decided to stop for a rest.

The Blood Roar Plains at night offered a completely different scene.

The moon here seemed larger and closer, almost within reach. The pure moonlight cast a dreamlike pink hue upon the ground. When the night wind stirred, the light rippled like water.

Luo Feng ate some dried rations and planned to continue his cultivation.

The Duanmu Family was plotting against their own clan. Had he not unexpectedly learned of this from Duanmu Xiong, the consequences would have been unimaginable. This threat must be eliminated. However, it won't be easy to wipe out the Duanmu Family. The Duanmu Family is one of the six major families of the Flowing Cloud Region; their capabilities aren't to be underestimated. The Family Head of the Duanmu Family, Duanmu Xiao, is an expert at the peak of the Ninth Level of the Heavenly Court Realm. Duanmu Xiao wasn't the only expert at the Ninth Level of the Heavenly Court Realm in the entire Duanmu Family. Beyond this, Lengyuan's words about Bing Ruolan's 'fiancé'—who had supposedly reached the Spiritual Rotation Realm at just sixteen—made Luo Feng even more determined not to slacken his efforts. Although it was only hearsay, Luo Feng knew very well that his current strength was far from sufficient to negotiate terms with a powerful organization like the North Sea Ice Palace.

"Luo Feng. Are you cultivating?"

With light footsteps, Bing Ruolan walked to Luo Feng's side.

Luo Feng opened his eyes and shook his head. Seeing Bing Ruolan's apprehensive expression, he asked, "What's wrong?"

"The Shocking Thunder Saber Technique you performed today was really impressive."

Bing Ruolan stood with her hands behind her back, her pearly white teeth biting her red lip as she spoke.

Luo Feng touched his nose and laughed. "Did you come over just to compliment me?"

Bing Ruolan's pretty face flushed. She gave an embarrassed smile, took out a Secret Manual from behind her, and said, "I'm cultivating the Spirit Rhino Finger. But I always feel something is off, and I can't quite pinpoint it. I was hoping you could take a look for me."

Witnessing Luo Feng's rapid progress, she didn't want to fall too far behind and was eager to master the Spirit Rhino Finger as soon as possible.

Luo Feng let out a soft sigh. So that was it.

"Silly girl, if you need something, just say it. Give me the manual."

"I was worried I'd disturb your cultivation."

Bing Ruolan, scuffing the gravel with her foot, looked as shy and lovely as a freshly picked lotus. She handed the Secret Manual for the Spirit Rhino Finger to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng took the Secret Manual and asked Bing Ruolan to demonstrate the Spirit Rhino Finger once.

Bing Ruolan stepped to the side, her beautiful eyes staring at a giant stone a hundred paces away. She activated her Yuan Qi, her aura suddenly sharpening. Her right index finger pointed into the air.

WHOOSH!

A sharp Qi Force burst from her fingertip, shooting towards the boulder, but it abruptly vanished after traveling a few dozen paces.

"It happened again!"

Bing Ruolan looked at the vanishing Qi Force, stamping her small foot with a somewhat frustrated expression.

Luo Feng opened the Secret Manual and scanned it, his brow furrowing slightly.

This Spirit Rhino Finger technique emphasized the intent realm; it was unpredictable and indeed difficult to master. It was already remarkable for Bing Ruolan to have reached the stage of projecting Qi Force from her fingertips in just a few days.

Bing Ruolan, standing nearby, saw Luo Feng's furrowed brow and asked uneasily, "Am I practicing it incorrectly?"

Luo Feng shook his head and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Spirit Rhino Finger involves channeling Yuan Qi in a specific way to condense it into Qi Force. It requires the complete fusion of Jing, Qi, and Shen. The forms you demonstrated were correct; it's just that your spiritual focus isn't strong enough."

"Then how can I improve?" Hope sparked in Bing Ruolan's heart, and her eyes lit up.

Luo Feng thought for a bit and said, "When you execute the technique, try to visualize your Yuan Qi and your spiritual focus as a single thread."

Luo Feng only offered a pointer; in Martial Arts cultivation, personal comprehension was paramount.

"A thread…"

Bing Ruolan fell into thought. After a moment, she looked up, her expression vibrant. "I think I've grasped something! Let me try again."

Bing Ruolan took a gentle breath, her gaze locked onto the distant boulder. Her dress fluttered though there was no wind. A sharp, intimidating aura spread out from her as she executed a stunning finger strike.

SHIIICK!

A sharp Qi Force shot through the air, its speed so great it seemed to create a transparent tunnel in its wake.

A circular hole appeared on the distant boulder. The three-meter-high boulder was lifted into the air by the immense force and then crashed heavily to the ground.

Luo Feng nodded inwardly. The Spirit Rhino Finger's power is concentrated, condensed into a line, producing astonishing explosive force. He also gained some insights from observing her.

"I did it!"

Bing Ruolan looked at the circular hole on the boulder and jumped excitedly. She reached out, grabbed Luo Feng's arm, and said joyfully, "Luo Feng, I finally mastered the Spirit Rhino Finger! It's all thanks to you! Thank you..."

"Congratulations."

Looking at Bing Ruolan's beaming face, Luo Feng smiled, then suddenly recalled her connection to the North Sea Ice Palace.

This girl's background is connected to the North Sea Ice Palace; she must be from the Xi Tribe. In that case…

Although he had never met anyone from the Xi Tribe, he had heard they had some striking differences from humans. Some Xi Tribe members had fin-like ears, making them easily identifiable.

After carefully examining Bing Ruolan's small face, Luo Feng found nothing out of the ordinary.

"Luo Feng, is there something dirty on my face?"

Bing Ruolan's cheeks grew hot under Luo Feng's stare, and she quickly touched her face.

Luo Feng snapped out of his thoughts, shook his head, and changed the subject. "Ruolan, why have you suddenly become so eager to cultivate recently?"

Hearing this, Bing Ruolan lifted her gaze to meet Luo Feng's, her voice soft. "I don't want you to always be the one facing danger alone."

Looking at those eyes full of tenderness, Luo Feng's heart trembled slightly. He remembered Lin XiaoXiao, who had initially only wanted to use him. He reached out and gently took Bing Ruolan's small, soft hands. "Silly girl, you don't have to be like this. I will always protect you, no matter what."

"No."

Bing Ruolan shook her head firmly, lifted her head, and said earnestly, "You're progressing too quickly. I don't want to be left too far behind. Whatever it is, I want to share the burden with you."

Warmth spread through Luo Feng's heart. He said nothing more, simply pulling the young woman firmly into his embrace.

Looking at the lovely young woman in his arms, Luo Feng vowed internally, No matter how difficult, I will go to the North Sea Ice Palace and annul your engagement.

Facing Luo Feng's ardent gaze, Bing Ruolan's cheeks burned, but she didn't pull away.

They embraced for a moment. Then, Bing Ruolan, worried she might lose the insight she had just gained, murmured with a blush, "Luo Feng, let's continue cultivating."

"Alright."

Luo Feng smiled at Bing Ruolan's charmingly shy appearance and released her.

「The night passed without a word.」

After a night of cultivation, Bing Ruolan's Spirit Rhino Finger finally reached the first level, and her technique grew increasingly sharp.

With this breakthrough in her finger technique, her cultivation also smoothly advanced to the late stage of the Eighth Level of the Hell Realm, further enhancing her strength.

Luo Feng estimated that Bing Ruolan now possessed the strength to threaten martial artists at the early stage of the Heavenly Court Realm.

Luo Feng himself had also made considerable progress.

The Spirit Rhino Finger was swift and fierce, possessing a similar quality to the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique, and it could also be used to find an enemy's weaknesses. Guiding Bing Ruolan had also given him considerable insight, further enhancing the power of his own Saber Technique.

「At dawn, the two continued on their journey.」

Occasionally, Demon Beasts would block their path, but Bing Ruolan would dispatch them with Qi Force from her fingertip before they even got close.

The Six-leg Demon Horse traveled four to five thousand li a day. Half a day later, the two arrived at the edge of the Blood Roar Plains, now within the Flowing Cloud Region.

"Finally, we're back in the Flowing Cloud Region."

Leaving the perilous Blood Roar Plains, Bing Ruolan heaved a sigh of relief.

Luo Feng nodded, mentally calculating the time needed to return to the academy.

From here, it would take only one day to return to the Purple Sun School. Including the journey to Dayang City, they could arrive in four days. There were still six days left until the eighth of the month, the day Duanmu Ji had arranged to meet in Dayang City. Plenty of time.

"Ruolan, wait a moment."

As Luo Feng was lost in thought, his nose suddenly twitched. He frowned and pulled on the reins.

Just as Bing Ruolan was about to ask what was wrong, her gaze shifted to the side and sharpened. A corpse lay on the road ahead, the air still thick with the fresh scent of blood.

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