"Ha ha, to be honest, your choice has really surprised me."
Duan Tianlang's lips curled into a cold smile as he stared at Lin Feng.
"You have outstanding talent, so I, Duan Tianlang, valued you and bestowed upon you a bright future, but you refused. You should understand that because of your talent, others can refuse me, but you should not, because I will not let someone like you live."
"Your refusal has sealed your fate; you are doomed to die."
As Duan Tianlang's words fell, a killing intent filled the air, and sharp auras rushed toward Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's expression remained unchanged. He certainly understood Duan Tianlang's words, but some choices still had to be made, even if he knew that such a choice might lead him to an irredeemable fate.
"Duan Tianlang, I will not allow you to harm him."
At this moment, Liu Fei stepped forward, blocking Lin Feng, her gaze cold.
Lin Feng's words had also deeply shocked her. She never expected that the lecherous and despicable Lin Feng, who had always left a bad impression on her, could have such a deep sense of loyalty.
Moreover, with Lin Feng's talent, he must not die.
The Yunhai Sect was doomed today, so she wanted to leave a glimmer of hope for the Yunhai Sect.
"Feifei, he must die."
Duan Tianlang's gaze was sharp as he insisted.
"I will not allow you to harm him." Liu Fei gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with determination.
"Feifei, why do you care so much about him? What is your relationship with him?" Duan Han, Duan Tianlang's son, stepped out, coldly staring at Lin Feng. He had long recognized Lin Feng. That day at the foot of the mountain, Liu Fei had paused because of Lin Feng, clearly knowing him. However, at that time, Liu Fei had denied it, saying they were just fellow disciples.
But now, Liu Fei was protecting Lin Feng, a young man with outstanding talent, which instantly made Duan Han, who had always considered Liu Fei his woman, feel a strange emotion.
"What is my relationship with him, what does it have to do with you?" Liu Fei glared at Duan Han and then looked at the surrounding Red Blood Iron Riders, shouting loudly, "Listen up, I don't care what orders you have received, but you are not to touch this person. Otherwise, no matter where you run to in the future, my father will find you and deal with you according to military law."
Duan Han's face darkened even more, and he said coldly, "Feifei, do you like him?"
"So what if I do?" Liu Fei retorted angrily. Who she liked was none of Duan Han's business.
Duan Han's gaze faltered, and his face turned sinister. "Fine, fine, then he must die even more."
"Lin Feng, you were so righteous just now, why are you hiding behind a woman now?"
Lin Feng smiled bitterly. Liu Fei, this girl... had already used him as a shield twice.
Taking a few steps, Lin Feng walked to Liu Fei's side, holding her arm and whispering, "Since you are my woman, how can I let you stand in front of me?"
"Uh..."
Liu Fei's face stiffened, and she was speechless, looking at Lin Feng with a playful expression. This scoundrel, even at such a time, was still thinking about taking advantage of her...
But Duan Han's face darkened even more.
"Your woman? What gives you the right to call Liu Fei your woman? Lin Feng, do you dare to take my sword?"
"Lin Feng, no!"
Liu Fei pulled Lin Feng. She knew Duan Han's strength, which was far more terrifying than Wen Renyan's. His sword was incredibly powerful.
But Lin Feng could not back down at this moment.
"Why not?"
Taking a step, Lin Feng stood opposite Duan Han. Duan Han was about eighteen years old. Even with outstanding talent, he could not be so strong that Lin Feng could not resist him.
"Hmph, be prepared."
Duan Han sneered, and a surging sword aura suddenly blossomed in the air, as if appearing out of nowhere.
This sword aura was substantial, roaring, and growing stronger.
"Sword momentum."
The crowd's hearts trembled. It was sword momentum. Duan Han, Duan Tianlang's son, had also mastered sword momentum, just like Lin Feng. However, although this sword aura was stronger than Lin Feng's, his control over sword momentum was still inferior to Lin Feng's.
Lin Feng's expression hardened, and he held his long sword, unleashing a surging sword momentum.
"Hmph, a swordsman doesn't necessarily need a sword. Watch carefully."
Duan Han's finger traced the air, and immediately, the elemental energy surged, merging with the sword aura in the space. A sword of elemental energy formed in the air, flickering with sword light in Duan Han's hand.
"Boom."
The crowd's hearts trembled. Elemental energy forming a sword, how was that possible? How could Duan Han be so strong?
No, this should be a powerful sword technique.
"Sword."
Duan Han shouted, and in his palm, the sword of elemental energy flickered with intense sword light.
The sword slashed down from the air, transforming into a giant sword, aiming to kill Lin Feng.
At this moment, all the sword auras converged into this sword aura, and an endless sword pressure descended upon Lin Feng.
Lin Feng could have dodged, but he could not. Otherwise, what was the point of standing up to take this sword?
Duan Han, compared to him, was more of a swordsman and a sword cultivator. Lin Feng had to admit this. As for the sword users he had seen before, they could not be called swordsmen, even if they had sword martial souls.
"Life-taking sword."
Seeing the invisible sword slashing down from the air, Lin Feng swung his long sword, and a dazzling light burst forth, sword auras crisscrossing.
An endless killing aura erupted on the life-and-death platform. The life-taking sword, under the slashing invisible sword, dispersed, and the sword aura could not coalesce.
"Powerful." Lin Feng's pupils contracted. At this moment, the giant sword had already slashed down, landing on his long sword. Lin Feng felt a surging pressure, making him grunt.
But more terrifying was that the endless sword aura from the giant sword directly rushed toward Lin Feng's body.
"Poof!"
Lin Feng's body trembled, and he took several steps back. A thread of fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
Looking at Lin Feng's clothes now, they were riddled with holes.
Liu Fei, who was not far from Lin Feng, was not affected at all. Seeing Lin Feng injured, she immediately stepped forward to support him.
"I'm fine." Lin Feng shook his head lightly. One sword had condensed all the sword auras together, with terrifying power. Although Lin Feng had lost this battle thoroughly, he had gained a lot.
"So powerful. He is about the same age as Wen Renyan, but his strength is much greater. Another genius, a sword cultivator genius."
The crowd's hearts trembled. Sword cultivators were indeed formidable, with such strong offensive power.
"Did you see that? You couldn't even withstand one of my swords. What do you have to compare with me? In terms of strength, you are far behind."
Duan Han glanced at Lin Feng, his gaze cold. He raised his hand and shouted, "Draw your bows."
"Ah."
A series of shouts echoed, and a killing aura spread in the air. The Red Blood Iron Riders above the canyon and around them all drew their bows.
An incredibly terrifying aura pressed down on the life-and-death platform area.
"With one command, they will follow without hesitation, all obeying my orders. Holding the power of life and death, controlling the fates of countless people, in terms of influence, what do you have to compare with me?"
Duan Han put his hand down, and the Red Blood Iron Riders immediately put away their bows, their movements extremely proficient.
"You are not as strong as me, and your influence is far behind mine. What qualifications do you have to approach Liu Fei?"
Duan Han said coldly, his voice shaking.
"Duan Han, you are shameless." Liu Fei, standing beside Lin Feng, shouted.
"You have your current strength because of your family's cultivation, born into the royal family, never lacking in masters and cultivation resources. What does Lin Feng have? Moreover, the cultivation techniques and martial skills you practice are of the highest quality. That Finger Piercing the Sky you used just now is a supreme martial skill, inherently incredibly powerful. How can you compare with Lin Feng like this without feeling ashamed?"
"As for your so-called influence, it is also granted by your family, due to your status, not through your own strength and effort. What does that count for?"
"Feifei, no matter how I obtained my strength and influence, you cannot deny that they are now part of me. I am who I am, and these are all mine. Lin Feng does not even have the qualifications to compare with me." Duan Han did not agree with Liu Fei's words.
"Even if they are all yours, so what? Don't forget, you are older than Lin Feng. With his talent, given two years, would he not be stronger than you? Is it not shameful to compare like this?"
Liu Fei shouted coldly, and the crowd nodded in agreement.
That's right, both Duan Han and Liu Fei had their points.
Duan Han, because of his good birth and high status, had the current strength and influence, but it could not be denied that these were now his.
As for Lin Feng, he did not have as good a background as Duan Han, but he relied on his own efforts. If their positions were reversed, he would definitely be much stronger than Duan Han. Moreover, Lin Feng was younger, two years younger than Duan Han. In two years, it would be enough for Lin Feng to surpass Duan Han. Lin Feng's talent was still stronger than Duan Han's.
"No matter what you say, strong is strong, and weak is weak. And today, he must die."
"Enough, why argue over an outsider? Feifei, you will eventually become part of the Duan family. Now, come to my side."
Duan Tianlang interrupted the two, his tone leaving no room for negotiation, as if what he said would certainly come true, and Liu Fei would become part of the Duan family.
"You dream. I, Liu Fei, will never become part of the Duan family."
"Hmph, Feifei, you can say that to me, but if it gets out, you will be considered a traitor. Don't forget, the Duan family is the royal family."
Duan Tianlang waved his sleeve, his tone cold. Immediately, the Red Blood Iron Riders, who had put away their bows, drew them again, aiming at the Fengyun Canyon and the life-and-death platform area.