Chapter 30

In the back mountain of Jialan Academy, a figure was practicing boxing, his movements powerful and full of vigor.

This was Lin Feng practicing the Crushing Fist, a technique that emphasized sudden explosive power, capable of penetrating organs and instantly destroying an enemy's internal organs, causing severe injury or even death.

This Crushing Fist was fierce and domineering.

It had been the ninth day since Lin Feng returned to Jialan Academy. Since his return, he had been diligently practicing the Crushing Fist.

"Roar!"

Lin Feng let out a long cry, his legs suddenly stomping the ground, and his body shot forward. He punched a massive boulder a hundred meters tall.

The powerful force penetrated the surface of the boulder, surging into its interior, and exploded suddenly.

Bang.

The hundred-meter boulder was shattered into pieces by Lin Feng's punch.

Lin Feng retracted his fist, a smile appearing on his face. After nine days of hard practice, he had finally mastered the Crushing Fist.

Lin Feng returned to the academy, and Zhang Qichu, who was initially worried, said, "Junior Brother, tomorrow is the three-month battle between you and Bai Xuanyang. I heard that during this time, Bai Xuanyang has received a large amount of cultivation resources from his family. Although he hasn't broken through to the Martial Master realm, his strength has advanced rapidly."

Zhang Qichu spoke indirectly, giving Lin Feng some face, and continued, "This battle is not advisable to participate in. Even if you lose some face, what does it matter?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Senior Brother, don't worry. I will definitely win this battle tomorrow."

Hearing Lin Feng's extremely confident words, Zhang Qichu was taken aback.

He was a bit puzzled, wondering where Lin Feng's confidence came from.

Zhang Qichu wanted to persuade Lin Feng again, but at this moment, Lin Feng said, "Senior Brother, I heard that many students in the academy have set up private betting pools to bet on the outcome of this life-and-death battle?"

Zhang Qichu smiled bitterly and nodded, saying, "That's right. Some people have set up betting pools. Betting on Bai Xuanyang's victory is one to one, while betting on your victory is one to fifteen."

Lin Feng couldn't help but touch his nose and said, "Everyone is so pessimistic about me?"

Zhang Qichu nodded helplessly. Not only others, but even Zhang Qichu himself did not have much confidence in Lin Feng.

After all, three months ago, Lin Feng was only at the Sixth Level of the Martial Artist realm.

At that time, Bai Xuanyang was already at the Tenth Level of the Martial Artist realm.

Bai Xuanyang had the support of a large family, with all kinds of cultivation resources available.

Lin Feng, from a small family, had limited cultivation resources. A life-and-death battle over three months was essentially a suicidal act.

Lin Feng took out one million silver taels, which he had obtained from Duanmu Feiyang and the seventy thousand silver taels from the Wuji Daoist's cave. For a student from a small family like Lin Feng, this was a huge sum of money.

"Senior Brother, I have one million silver taels here. Tomorrow, help me place a bet on myself winning," Lin Feng said.

"So much money," Zhang Qichu exclaimed. He didn't ask about the source of the money, but he wondered if his junior brother Lin Feng really had the confidence to defeat Bai Xuanyang.

Although it seemed unreliable, Zhang Qichu felt a surge of anticipation.

He took the one million silver taels and said, "Alright, I'll place the bet on you winning tomorrow."

The next day, the four major divisions of Jialan Academy's Inner Court became very lively.

The news of Lin Feng's battle with Bai Xuanyang had spread widely. Most of the Inner Court disciples had heard about the conflict between Lin Feng, who had risen from the militia, and the Bai family.

One was a super genius with talent that could be considered the best in Jialan Academy's history, and the other was a powerful figure at the Tenth Level of the Martial Artist realm.

Naturally, this battle attracted a lot of attention. Early in the morning, the Inner Court disciples rushed to the life-and-death arena. Besides the students from the four major divisions, some teachers were also moved to come and watch, and even the higher-ups of Jialan Academy, such as the vice president and the division vice presidents, were alerted, but they could not stop a life-and-death duel between students.

"Place your bets, place your bets. One to one for Bai Xuanyang, one to fifteen for Lin Feng."

Some people had set up a betting pool in Jialan Academy, organized by several extraordinary Inner Court students.

"I bet on Bai Xuanyang."

"I also bet on Bai Xuanyang."

Many people went to place their bets, betting on Bai Xuanyang's victory.

"One million silver taels on Lin Feng," Zhang Qichu shouted, taking out one million silver taels.

"Damn, Zhang Qichu, where did you get so much money?" someone asked.

"What's it to you?" Zhang Qichu sneered.

"Be careful, you'll lose everything."

"Even if I lose, it's my money."

"I'm just trying to help you."

"Would you people from the Purple Light Division be so kind? You're just gloating, right?"

Zhang Qichu argued with a few students from the Purple Light Division for a moment, registered, and then quickly left.

In front of the life-and-death arena, many strong Inner Court students had already gathered.

Many top-ranked students were there, waiting for the battle to begin.

Such as Xiao Yafei and Gongsun Changge from the Changhe Division.

Zi Qianyi and Liu Mu Bai from the Purple Light Division.

Nalan Feifei and Li Changhao from the Luoyue Division.

Zhao Zixuan and Dong Kun from the Starry Sky Division.

These were all well-known strong figures in the Inner Court, each ranking in the top twenty.

"Look, Bai Xuanyang is here," someone shouted.

Bai Xuanyang walked briskly, wearing white clothes, tall and handsome, with a gentlemanly air.

"Bai Senior Brother is so handsome."

"Go, Bai Senior Brother."

Many female students screamed, as Bai Xuanyang, with his good background and handsome appearance, was quite popular in the Inner Court and had many admirers.

Bai Xuanyang smiled charmingly, greeting many people along the way, and then jumped onto the arena.

"Lin Feng is here too," someone shouted from the outer circle.

Lin Feng, dressed in black, walked over and also jumped onto the arena.

"Lin Feng was indeed impressive when he joined the Inner Court three months ago, with excellent talent. But does he really think he can defeat Bai Xuanyang in just three months? Challenging Bai Xuanyang is just asking for death," Liu Mu Bai from the Purple Light Division said, shaking his head.

"This person shouldn't do such a foolish thing. I'm also puzzled as to why he would do this," Li Changhao from the Luoyue Division also shook his head, clearly not optimistic about Lin Feng.

"Probably overconfidence. He thinks his strong cultivation talent can make him look down on the old-timers in the Inner Court, not knowing what 'death' means," Dong Kun from the Starry Sky Division said, sneering.

Zi Qianyi from the Purple Light Division said, "Given Bai Xuanyang's nature, he will definitely kill him. I know the academy's higher-ups value Lin Feng a lot."

"So what? In a life-and-death duel, the higher-ups can't interfere. I know Bai Xuanyang's character well. Lin Feng won't die easily in his hands. He will likely be tortured to the point of wishing he were dead, and then Bai Xuanyang will finish him off in the final moment of despair," Nalan Feifei from the Luoyue Division said.

Zhao Zixuan from the Starry Sky Division looked at Xiao Yafei and Gongsun Changge and said with a smile, "Senior Sister Xiao, Junior Brother Gongsun, Lin Feng is a student from your Changhe Division. Do you think he will win this battle?"

Gongsun Changge frowned slightly, looking worried.

Xiao Yafei looked at the arena and said calmly, "We'll see how it goes."

The others smiled and didn't say more.

On the arena, Lin Feng and Bai Xuanyang were ten meters apart. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage, and this battle had attracted a lot of attention.

Bai Xuanyang looked at Lin Feng with disdain, "Ha, Lin Feng, I thought you wouldn't dare to come. You're braver than I imagined. Today, I'll give you a chance. Kneel down and kowtow to me ten times, then cut off your arms, and I'll spare you. What do you say?"

Bai Xuanyang didn't take Lin Feng seriously, and his conditions were clearly meant to humiliate Lin Feng.

"Bai Xuanyang is clearly trying to humiliate Lin Feng. I wonder how Lin Feng will respond."

"This life-and-death battle, Lin Feng shouldn't have come. It's not even in the same league. Coming here is just asking for death."

"Standing on the arena, Lin Feng must be regretting it. I wonder if he will agree to Bai Xuanyang's conditions. If he does, he'll lose all his face."

"Better than losing his life, right?"

Many students whispered among themselves.

"Your words are too full. The outcome of this battle is still uncertain," Lin Feng raised his eyelids and said calmly.

His calm and composed attitude surprised many people. Facing a Tenth Level Martial Artist like Bai Xuanyang, Lin Feng was still so calm, which was completely unexpected by everyone.

Bai Xuanyang sneered and said, "I'm giving you face, but you don't know how to take it. I'm giving you a chance, but you can't seize it. How dare you challenge me? You're overestimating yourself. Today, I'll show you just how big the gap between us is."

As he spoke, Bai Xuanyang rushed toward Lin Feng, his speed extremely fast. In a few leaps, he was beside Lin Feng. Bai Xuanyang extended his right hand, grabbing directly for Lin Feng's neck, as if he intended to lift Lin Feng by the neck like a chicken. Clearly, Bai Xuanyang, filled with disdain for Lin Feng, was using this humiliating method to deal with him.