Hum— However, just as the two were about to make their move, a vast and imposing pressure silently descended upon Baili Xinghe's body, and like chains, it locked him down firmly.
The tremendous force rendered Baili Xinghe completely unable to resist, let alone break free. Under that oppressive might, he was driven straight into the ground.
Then, with a violent surge, the pressure erupted from beneath the earth like a sea dragon bursting from the ocean, and along with it, Baili Xinghe's figure was sent flying upward.
But at this moment, Baili Xinghe's face was pale as parchment, his expression strained and agonized, while cracking sounds echoed endlessly from within his body.
It was the sound of bones shattering…
That pressure, though it had not dealt him devastating injuries, had subjected him to immense force, crushing every part of his body—his Dantian and soul included.
Whoosh— Just then, a woman's figure suddenly descended from the sky, drifting down to land gracefully before Baili Xinghe.
The woman was none other than Leng Yue.
Leng Yue's expression was cold and detached as she regarded Baili Xinghe without a shred of emotion, saying, "My opponent is not someone you can lay a finger on."
Hearing these words, Baili Xinghe's expression froze—though only for the briefest instant, Chu Feng caught a flicker of fear in his eyes.
"Heh…"
Seeing this, Chu Feng let out a soft laugh. He had once believed Baili Xinghe to be the most outstanding genius in the Land of Martial Tenacity. But now that he had seen him in person, he was nothing special.
Setting aside natural talent in martial cultivation, a fellow like Baili Xinghe was far inferior to the likes of Yan Xie and Zhang Tianyi when it came to backbone.
No matter how great his talent, a person like this was doomed to remain scum, for he bullied the weak and feared the strong, and his methods could only be described as unscrupulous.
At this moment, Chu Feng's anger had somewhat subsided. Though Baili Xinghe's actions were outrageous, judging by his character, he was destined to be a minor player—not worth Chu Feng losing his temper over.
Hum— Just then, Leng Yue tossed three golden bowls into the air, and the moment they reached the sky, they vanished without a trace.
But Chu Feng could sense three invisible forces enveloping the surrounding space.
Those three golden bowls were supreme treasures, and they had already sealed this area. Under their protection, no matter how earth-shaking the battle between Chu Feng and Leng Yue became, those outside would remain completely unaware.
Leng Yue had truly come prepared.
"Are you and that Zhang Tianyi fellow disciples?" Leng Yue asked.
"We are," Chu Feng replied.
"That senior brother of yours is really something, being the successor of the Bow Emperor."
"But regardless of whatever dumb luck he stumbled upon, I still look down on him."
"Do you know why I said he doesn't deserve to be my opponent?"
"Back then, he was nothing more than a nobody, yet I still remembered him."
"Back then…"
"There's no need to finish. I'll settle this grudge on his behalf." Before Leng Yue could finish speaking, Chu Feng cut in.
He knew what Leng Yue was about to say—she intended to recount the humiliation Zhang Tianyi had suffered, right in front of both him and Baili Xinghe.
If word of that got out, it would damage Zhang Tianyi's reputation, and Chu Feng would never allow it.
"So that's how it. No wonder this Chu Feng came here in the middle of the night—it turns out he had arranged this meeting with Leng Yue in advance."
By this point, Baili Xinghe had come to a sudden realization. Chu Feng had come here because he had already agreed to a battle with Leng Yue.