Chapter 74

Thud!

The one-eyed leader fell from mid-air and died before hitting the ground.

Zhao Feng's body landed almost simultaneously with him.

Phew!

He exhaled lightly, and the pale blue luster in his eyes quickly faded.

Just now, when he killed the one-eyed leader, his left eye was opened to its limit, and the holy-grade incomplete move "Wind Following Style" was integrated into his final finger strike. The realm of the "Star Pointing Finger" technique even approached the peak of the fourth level. The power of that ultimate finger strike was comparable to an attack from a seventh-level master.

This was undoubtedly Zhao Feng's most peak attack in his life!

The one-eyed leader never expected that Zhao Feng's "Star Pointing Finger" had broken through to the fourth level, capable of generating "remote finger force." This was due to his underestimation, or rather, Zhao Feng's unexpected move.

The super ability of the left eye also seized the one-eyed leader's weakness, allowing Zhao Feng to point at the center of his forehead under various advantages.

After killing the one-eyed leader, Zhao Feng squatted down to search through his belongings.

The one-eyed leader, being a seventh-level master, had over 200,000 silver taels in banknotes, two advanced martial arts techniques, and one top-level martial arts manual.

In addition, Zhao Feng found a bottle of precious "Qi Recovery Healing Pills" on him. This pill was highly valuable, capable of both healing injuries and restoring internal energy.

Hmm!

In the pile of items, Zhao Feng found a letter.

Upon opening it, the content seemed to involve correspondence with a significant figure in the Maple Fire Kingdom.

"Hmm, killing the one-eyed leader and finding evidence of collusion with a neighboring country, this merit is definitely more than 20 points."

Zhao Feng was very satisfied and moved the one-eyed leader's body to the side.

Whoosh!

At this moment, a silver-robed bald youth rushed over from another direction.

"Stop!"

Lei Zuo's voice was stern and cold, shouting to stop Zhao Feng's actions.

"What can I do for you, Brother Lei?"

Zhao Feng said calmly.

"The bandit leader was severely injured and exhausted, and you took advantage of it. This merit and the body belong to Lei as well."

Lei Zuo's face was cold, and his voice carried an unrefusable authority.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng's anger flared up, feeling that the other party was here to snatch the merit.

"When I met the bandit leader, he still had at least 70-80% of his combat strength and was fighting to the death."

Zhao Feng stood in front of the bandit leader's body, not giving in.

Killing the bandit leader, he had taken great risks, and the battle was thrilling. How could he let this merit go to someone else?

"Ha ha ha... Zhao, you really know how to embellish yourself. There are no signs of a struggle here, and the one-eyed leader was clearly killed with a single finger strike, without any resistance. Moreover, you have no injuries at all. How could you easily deal with a martial arts master's last counterattack?"

Lei Zuo sneered, his eyes flashing with a divine light, and his words were well-reasoned.

Indeed, there were many doubts about Zhao Feng killing the one-eyed leader.

First, the one-eyed leader was killed with a single finger strike, clearly without much resistance.

Second, Zhao Feng was almost unharmed, and there were no signs of a struggle.

More importantly, when Zhao Feng killed the one-eyed leader, no other talented youths were present.

Even Lei Zuo did not witness the confrontation between Zhao Feng and the one-eyed leader.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...

More talented youths arrived at the scene one after another.

Seeing Zhao Feng and Lei Zuo facing off, they were very puzzled.

After learning the reason, some of the youths laughed derisively.

"Boy! Don't try to pass off fake goods as real. Killing the bandit leader, our Lei Zuo team has at least half the credit."

"Hmph! Taking advantage of others is not a glorious thing."

Lei Zuo's team was aggressive.

Soon, Lu Xiaoyun's team and Lu Cheng's team also arrived at the scene.

"Brother Zhao Feng!"

Zhao Yufei and Huang Qi came to Zhao Feng's side.

But with the three members of Zhao Feng's team, they were at a disadvantage against the powerful lineup of Lei Zuo's team, which had over ten members.

"Zhao, I'll give you one last chance. Hand over the bandit leader's body, evidence, and spoils. When the merit is tallied, I'll give you a few points."

Lei Zuo's tone was forceful, and he exuded an intangible aura of authority.

"No negotiation."

Zhao Feng sneered, his attitude equally firm.

"Refusing the offer, you'll regret it!"

Lei Zuo's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he slowly raised his hand, about to launch a team attack.

The talented youths present felt a suffocating atmosphere.

Lu Xiaoyun looked on with a smug expression, while Huang Qi, from Zhao Feng's team, was sweating and extremely nervous.

Lei Zuo's team was the strongest in the Sky Guard Camp, with two tenth-level martial arts geniuses. Even if Zhao Feng could match Lei Zuo, how could Huang Qi and Zhao Yufei stand up to ten people?

Whoosh!

At this moment, a handsome and tall figure arrived at the scene.

An intangible aura of power made everyone's hearts tremble.

Feng Yin Yue!

The youths present looked at him with respect, even Lei Zuo greeted him politely.

Among the talented youths in the Sky Guard Camp, Feng Yin Yue stood at the pinnacle, his strength unmatched and looking down on all.

After the previous battle, Feng Yin Yue's face was pale, clearly indicating he was severely injured and not fully recovered.

After understanding the situation, Feng Yin Yue said calmly, "The one-eyed leader indeed had over 80% of his combat strength before dying."

Wow!

The crowd gasped in disbelief, their faces filled with surprise and doubt as they looked at Zhao Feng.

"Of course, if I hadn't been there, the one-eyed leader in full strength would have been impossible for you to kill even with a group attack... Therefore, I should get at least half the merit!"

Feng Yin Yue's tone suddenly changed.

At least half!

Zhao Feng and Lei Zuo's hearts trembled.

Feng Yin Yue had fought the one-eyed leader to a draw, and his contribution was undeniable.

Neither Zhao Feng nor Lei Zuo could argue.

"What about the other half?"

Lei Zuo asked, somewhat consulting.

"That's not my concern. Besides, the merit is assessed and tallied by the Guang Jun Guard in secret."

Feng Yin Yue's tone was detached.

The crowd nodded in agreement.

Before setting out, they knew that someone was secretly tallying the merit.

Whoosh!

At this moment, a dark silver figure leaped from the nearby forest, moving twice as fast as the bandit leader!

Guang Jun Guard!

The youths' hearts trembled.

The Guang Jun Guard had the cultivation of an eighth-level martial artist, exuding an indescribable pressure.

Even Feng Yin Yue showed a hint of caution and respect.

The Guang Jun Guard was a personal bodyguard of the Guang Jun Marquis, each one far surpassing an ordinary martial arts master.

At the very least, Feng Yin Yue had not detected the hidden Guang Jun Guard, which was a testament to their abilities.

"Killing a seventh-level bandit leader, 20 points of merit. Obtaining evidence of collusion with the enemy, 10 points of merit. A total of 30 points of merit... all belong to Zhao Feng."

The Guang Jun Guard coldly announced.

What!

Upon hearing this, the crowd was shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

How could this be...

Feng Yin Yue, Lei Zuo, Lu Xiaoyun, and others were all filled with surprise and dissatisfaction.

The Guang Jun Guard's judgment was too biased towards Zhao Feng!

"The bandit leader was killed by Zhao Feng alone, and no one else participated in the final 100 breaths before his death. The evidence of collusion with the enemy was also obtained by Zhao Feng. Therefore, all 30 points of merit belong to him."

The Guang Jun Guard explained.

After the judgment, the crowd understood.

The rules were clear. The bandit leader was injured, and this was partly due to Feng Yin Yue and other talented youths.

But the actual process of killing the bandit leader was completed by Zhao Feng alone.

The Guang Jun Guard's gaze was sharp, and before leaving, he glanced at Zhao Feng, saying, "Well done!"

The scene was left with a group of youths who were shocked and dissatisfied, but they could not defy the Guang Jun Guard's judgment.

A few youths, however, showed a hint of deep thought, their gazes towards Zhao Feng becoming increasingly wary.

"That Guang Jun Guard must have seen the entire process of me killing the bandit leader."

Zhao Feng thought to himself.

The only discrepancy was that the Guang Jun Guard had awarded all 30 points of merit to him.

To know that 10 points of merit could be exchanged for a top-level martial arts technique, and 50 points for a semi-sacred martial arts technique.

Zhao Feng's sudden acquisition of 30 points of merit made the crowd envious and resentful.

Among them, Feng Yin Yue and Lei Zuo's expressions were particularly mixed.

Zhao Feng felt the coldness from Feng Yin Yue and the warning in Lei Zuo's eyes.

"Feng, I heard that the person with the most merit gets an additional reward. Are you just going to let it go so easily?"

Lei Zuo whispered to Feng Yin Yue.

Currently, Zhao Feng's merit from killing the bandit leader was far ahead, even Feng Yin Yue and Lei Zuo could not catch up.

"Let him have his moment of glory."

Feng Yin Yue's expression returned to calm, making it impossible to read his thoughts.

After this incident, Zhao Feng truly "gained fame" in the Sky Guard Camp.

Some youths were dissatisfied, sneering and thinking he was just lucky and took advantage of the situation.

The bandit suppression mission was not yet over.

According to the captured bandits, the bandit group they had just eliminated was called the "Desolate Destruction Bandit Group."

In this area, there were still scattered bandit groups, with the "Wounded Wolf Bandit Group" being the strongest, also led by a martial arts master.

Three days later.

The teams of the Sky Guard Camp had scattered the nearby bandits.

In the battles, the talented youths' strength rapidly improved, becoming more adept.

On this day.

Several teams gathered and attacked the "Wounded Wolf Bandit Group's" mountain stronghold.

Zhao Feng was responsible for gathering intelligence.

In the depths of the mountain stronghold.

"How could those young brats find our territory?"

The Wounded Wolf leader stood up, shocked.

The Wounded Wolf Bandit Group's base was very hidden. Even if the general location was known, the complex terrain made it difficult to reach.

The bandits in the stronghold were in chaos, especially after the Desolate Destruction Bandit Group was eliminated a few days ago.

"Kill!"

The teams of the Sky Guard Camp attacked the mountain.

"Order all the brothers to retreat through the back route!"

The Wounded Wolf leader, thinking of the mysterious origins of the young geniuses, quickly made a decision.

Soon, two or three dozen bandits retreated through the back mountain path.

"Kill—"

The back mountain path echoed with shouts.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Dozens of arrows shot from the nearby hillside.

One of the youths, holding a golden bow, fired six or seven arrows in an instant, each one piercing its target. No bandit below the master level survived.

"How could those brats know about this back route?"

The Wounded Wolf leader involuntarily drew a cold breath.

His gaze swept over the youth with the golden bow, and a chill ran through his heart.