Chapter 7

Lin Feng arrived at an open area, feeling a slight chill in his heart. This was a world where the strong ruled, where human lives were as insignificant as grass, and one could kill at will as long as they were powerful enough.

He had merely entered the narrow pass by accident, and had only glanced before turning away, but Liu Fei wanted to kill him, even though they were from the same sect.

"The Arrow Martial Soul user can track and kill enemies, and has strong offensive power, but if I get close, I have confidence in delivering a fatal blow with one strike." Lin Feng was quite satisfied with the sword-drawing technique he had used. It was as fast as lightning and as powerful as a thunderbolt, instantly splitting the arrow. It was worth the mental torment he had endured to cultivate it.

It was important to know that Lin Feng had trained on the cliff for seven days, continuously practicing the sword-drawing technique. He used the Dark Martial Soul to enhance his comprehension, only stopping to suppress his Martial Soul when his spirit could no longer bear it. Then, during the breaks, he would practice the Fleeting Shadow Body Technique.

"Liu Fei." Lin Feng silently memorized her face, then gathered some wood, used a soft sword to create a spark by rubbing it against a stone, and built a fire to dry his clothes.

Not far from Lin Feng, four figures appeared, all of whom seemed to be from the Cloud Sea Sect.

"There's someone over there. Let's invite him to join us. More people mean more strength," a young man in a green robe said.

"I wonder what his cultivation level is?" A burly young man grinned, not opposing the idea.

As they walked toward Lin Feng, the only woman among the four blushed slightly when she saw him bare-chested and whispered, "Hello, can you put on some clothes?"

Lin Feng glanced at the girl. Though not as beautiful as Liu Fei, she had a dignified and delicate appearance, with smooth skin, making her a beauty by any standard. However, from the memories of the previous Lin Feng, he knew that the women in this world were indeed more beautiful than those in his previous world, perhaps due to cultivation.

"Sure." Lin Feng was not a difficult person to talk to. On the contrary, having endured hardships since childhood, he was simple and easy to get along with.

"Is there something you need?" Lin Feng asked after putting on his clothes, addressing the four who had approached.

"This is how it is. We want to go to Blackwind Ridge to hunt demon beasts and invite you to join us. We will share the beast cores equally. Are you interested?" The young man in the green robe explained. Blackwind Ridge was a vast demon beast forest located to the north of the Cloud Sea Mountains. Some disciples speculated that it might be even larger than the entire Cloud Sea Mountains. The Cloud Sea Sect chose to establish its sect here, likely considering the demon beast forest, as it was beneficial for martial cultivators to hone their skills and obtain useful items by hunting demon beasts.

"Sure, I agree." Lin Feng almost immediately agreed, as he indeed wanted to see it for himself.

"Great, now we have five people. As long as we don't encounter a ninth-level demon beast, we should be fine." The girl was slightly pleased that Lin Feng had agreed. Among the four, the young man in white, who rarely spoke, had the highest cultivation at the eighth level of the Qi Martial Realm. The other three were all at the seventh level of the Qi Martial Realm. Lin Feng, also a Cloud Sea Sect disciple, was about the same age as them and should also be at the seventh level of the Qi Martial Realm, or at least the sixth level.

Ordinary demon beasts were divided into nine levels, corresponding to the nine levels of the Qi Martial Realm. Therefore, she believed that as long as they didn't encounter a ninth-level demon beast or a more powerful spirit demon beast, they would be safe.

"Brother, I'm Qing Yi. This is Senior Brother Han Man, Junior Sister Jing Yun, and the most powerful among us, Jing Feng." The young man in green introduced them to Lin Feng. The burly young man Han Man and the girl Jing Yun smiled at Lin Feng, while the most powerful young man in white, Jing Feng, looked aloof and indifferent.

"My name is Lin Feng." Lin Feng smiled.

"Waste Lin Feng." Jing Feng spoke for the first time, looking at Lin Feng with a mocking smile. "Junior Sister Jing Yun, it seems we are wasting our time. Bringing him along will definitely be a burden."

The other three had clearly heard of Lin Feng's reputation. There were too many outer sect disciples in the Cloud Sea Sect, so it was normal that they hadn't met Lin Feng, but they knew his name.

Lin Feng frowned, and the other three looked somewhat awkward.

"Junior Brother Lin Feng, Jing Feng has high talent and is at the eighth level of the Qi Martial Realm. It's natural for him to be a bit arrogant. Don't take it to heart. Just pretend you didn't hear it. It's a pleasure to meet you, and we'll go together," the burly young man Han Man said straightforwardly.

"That's right, what Senior Brother said is correct," Qing Yi and Jing Yun agreed, while the young man in white, Jing Feng, snorted coldly but didn't say more.

Seeing the sincerity in their eyes, Lin Feng felt a bit of warmth and didn't refuse to go with them. The five of them crossed several mountains and arrived at Blackwind Ridge.

"Lin Feng, Blackwind Ridge is vast, and only core disciples or sect elders might know how large it is. We can only operate in the outer areas and must not go too deep. Your strength is a bit weaker, so stay close to us," the burly young man Han Man reminded him.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, knowing that Han Man was straightforward and meant no sarcasm.

Blackwind Ridge had complex terrain, covered with grass, thorns, and dense trees, making it an ideal hiding place for demon beasts.

"Fifth-level demon beast, Clearwind Wolf. Catch it," Han Man suddenly said, pointing to a pair of cold, piercing eyes in the nearby bushes.

Qing Yi stepped forward, and his long sword instantly unsheathed. The sword glowed like the moon, its light pouring like silver, swift and elusive, finding every gap.

"Swish!" A light sound, and Qing Yi's sword pierced the Clearwind Wolf's head, ending the fifth-level demon beast with one strike.

"The Clearwind Sword Technique against a Clearwind Wolf, indeed effective," Han Man laughed heartily, helping Qing Yi collect the beast core.

"Just a fifth-level demon beast," the young man in white, Jing Feng, said with a hint of disdain.

Lin Feng shook his head inwardly. He was just an eighth-level martial cultivator, somewhat better than ordinary martial cultivators but not a genius. His arrogance would limit his achievements.

After collecting the beast core, they continued on their way. They encountered demon beasts from time to time, but none exceeded the seventh level and were easily dealt with.

"Ha, the bag is getting heavier. We must have collected thirty to forty beast cores. Not bad," Han Man, who was responsible for carrying the bag, grinned as he felt its weight increase.

"However, we have already entered several thousand meters into Blackwind Ridge. The demon beasts ahead might become stronger. We need to be careful and retreat if necessary," Qing Yi reminded them.

"Understood," Han Man replied, but his gaze suddenly froze.

"An eighth-level demon beast, the Rampaging Ape." Looking at the massive figure ahead, Han Man muttered. The Rampaging Ape was fierce and incredibly strong, capable of tearing apart tigers and leopards, making it one of the most powerful demon beasts.

"Jing Feng, it's up to you," Jing Yun glanced at the young man in white. An eighth-level demon beast should be no match for him, as Jing Feng was much stronger than them.

"Ha, Jing Yun, why are you in such a hurry? There seems to be someone here waiting to reap the benefits without lifting a finger. Does he really think he can get a free meal?" Jing Feng glanced at Lin Feng, his voice harsh.

Lin Feng sneered. Did he think he was here to freeload? He hadn't acted because Han Man and Qing Yi always took the lead, not giving him a chance. If they truly faced a crisis, he wouldn't stand idly by. However, Jing Feng's attempt to push him forward against an eighth-level demon beast was extremely sinister, as he saw Lin Feng as a waste and believed he would die.

"Jing Feng, what do you mean? No one here can handle an eighth-level demon beast except you. Asking Lin Feng to do it would be sending him to his death," Qing Yi said, displeased with Jing Feng's intention.

"Wanting to share our beast cores without lifting a finger? Wouldn't it be better if he died and we had one less person to share with?" Jing Feng said disdainfully.

"Jing Feng, since we came together, we should stand together. Lin Feng trusted us and joined us," Han Man said, annoyed.

"Hmph, if you want to protect him, do it yourself. I won't waste my time on a waste," Jing Feng snorted and took a few steps back. At this moment, the Rampaging Ape was already in front of them.

"I'll give it a try," Lin Feng stepped forward. An eighth-level demon beast was equivalent to an eighth-level Qi Martial Realm cultivator. He wanted to see how strong it was.

"No, an eighth-level demon beast is beyond your capability," Jing Yun was anxious. "Jing Feng, you're being too much."

Hearing this, a cold look flashed across Jing Feng's face. He smiled evilly at Jing Yun's graceful figure, thinking that if it weren't for her beauty, he wouldn't be with these wastes.

"I'll help you," Han Man threw the beast core and stood beside Lin Feng.

"Count me in," Qing Yi did the same.

"Me too. We three should be able to barely hold off the eighth-level demon beast," Jing Yun silently prayed.

"Overestimating yourselves," Jing Feng sneered. The eighth-level Rampaging Ape was extremely fierce and incredibly strong, not something a few seventh-level Qi Martial Realm cultivators could handle.

Lin Feng looked at the people standing beside him, feeling a warmth in his heart and a gentle smile on his face.

Rubbing his nose, Lin Feng said weakly, "Maybe, I can handle this demon beast."

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