Chapter 2286 - 2275: Besieged, Lin Zifeng Injured

The principle of the strong preying on the weak was engraved in Lin Zifeng’s heart long ago. If he didn’t make Liu Jihong and the others submit today and recognize his might, they might still treat him like a pushover, easy to manipulate.

The fresh and old grievances with the green-clothed ones made Lin Zifeng’s originally calm heart turn restless, as if the beast deep within him was about to break free from its cage, baring its terrifyingly fierce claws!

In an instant, the air in the hall became overwhelmingly heavy. Negotiations had failed, and Lin Zifeng no longer held back. The peak of Saint Realm power around him turned into a thick golden light, enveloping his robes entirely.

The military generals ready to strike couldn’t help but release their own Elemental Power upon seeing Lin Zifeng’s stance. In an instant, over a dozen dazzling lights flashed in the palace, appearing incredibly splendid.

Standing above the crowd, Liu Jihong cast a cold gaze over everything in the hall. The Elemental Power radiating from everyone made his firm face appear slightly ferocious. Finally, he clenched his teeth, and the majesty accumulated over years as a ruler seemed to erupt all at once.

"Transmit my decree: all soldiers of the Lianyun Empire, regardless of life or death, are to slay the criminal Lin Zifeng with all their might!"

This explosive command ignited the battle intent in the air like a fuse, and in an instant, over a dozen roars erupted simultaneously, deafeningly loud.

"Kill... kill this criminal, and the Empire shall have peace!"

The soldier clad in dark gold armor, who was usually close to Dongfang Haoxuan, had already blamed Lin Zifeng for Dongfang Haoxuan’s death!

Seeing the outright murderous intent on everyone’s faces, Lin Zifeng no longer hesitated. He thrust the Heavenly Painting Halberd towards Jiang Xuefeng’s back.

If you want my life, first ask if my Heavenly Painting Halberd agrees!?

"Pft..."

Truly, an expert in the Saint Realm. As Lin Zifeng exploded into action, the golden light on the spear tip of the Heavenly Painting Halberd was about to pierce through, Jiang Xuefeng’s figure turned into a shadow, twisting at an odd angle.

Even so, given the difference in strength, Jiang Xuefeng barely managed to escape with his life. Although the halberd didn’t pierce his back, it did cut a deeply bone-revealing gash at his waist.

Instantly, blood splattered. The soldiers in the palace, battle-hardened warriors accustomed to war, had their eyes, already filled with killing intent, covered in a layer of demonic red upon being agitated like this.

"Whoosh..."

Having failed to take Jiang Xuefeng’s life with one strike, Lin Zifeng intended to pursue, but a dark golden shadow flashed before his eyes, wielding formidable power, striking towards him.

"Boom!"

A dull, massive sound erupted as the figure of the military general was sent flying like a cut kite. In midair, a bloody arc was drawn. The sword in the military general’s hand had long shattered to pieces!

Common weapons, no matter how sharp they are refined, are unfit to clash with the Heavenly Painting Halberd, and with Lin Zifeng’s advancement in Realm, their sharpness was undeniable!

The golden-armored general being blasted away by Lin Zifeng did not deter the remaining generals. Instead, it further fueled their fighting spirit, as the light of Elemental Power around them shimmered even more brilliantly.

"Hmph, mere ants! Dragon Soaring Soul Suppressing Palm!"

Lin Zifeng’s explosive shout was filled with disdain, intending that killing these people would merely take the slightest thought.

"Roar..."

In an instant, within the vast palace, a mixed roar of an angry dragon suddenly resonated. All they saw was a golden dragon, with immense Elemental Power, pouncing towards them.

"Crack... pft..."

The golden dragon swept across the palace. The fully armed armor of those military generals, in the face of Lin Zifeng’s rampant Elemental Power, was utterly ineffective, giving a crisp sound before turning into countless iron scraps.

In less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the battle-spirited military generals were more or less marked with scars, while Lin Zifeng, except for being stained with blood, was unscathed!

At this moment, the crowd realized the profound strength of Lin Zifeng. Daring not to contend, they formed a defensive array commonly used in the military to resist.

Only Liu Jihong, standing on the platform, saw clearly that Lin Zifeng hadn’t exerted all his strength yet. Behind him was Jiang Xuefeng, with a ferocious expression and holding his waist.

Liu Jihong, who had no cultivation, could see it, and so could Jiang Xuefeng. Despite the ferocity of his face, he started pondering, recalling everything about Lin Zifeng.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Jiang Xuefeng raised his head and respectfully said to Liu Jihong beside him, "Your Majesty, I once heard about Lin Zifeng’s affairs. He seemed to have helped our Lianyun Empire quite a bit, and although he acted ruthlessly now, he hasn’t taken a single life. Your thoughts on this matter..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Jihong waved him off, sighing deeply, explaining in an old-fashioned manner, "Xuefeng, do you not know that a king doesn’t need such a thing as compassion?"

"Is it because you’ve been with my prince for too long that your temperament has weakened? I remember, you were not like this before."

After saying this, Liu Jihong no longer paid attention to Jiang Xuefeng, turning to look with somber eyes at Lin Zifeng, who was fighting his men. Meanwhile, Jiang Xuefeng lowered his head, his eyes filled with memories.

"Whoosh..."

Finally, even Lin Zifeng, with his formidable cultivation, made missteps against the formidable defense resembling an iron wall. His movement slowed for a half-second, and a longsword drew a blood mark across his abdomen.

"Thump thump thump..."

Lin Zifeng retreated, and the crowd didn’t dare to give chase. If the formation was disrupted, Lin Zifeng could easily defeat them one by one with his formidable strength.

"Huff... interesting, it’s been a long time since I stretched my muscles. To think I was wounded by you ants."

At this moment, Lin Zifeng showed no signs of injury, ignoring the wound on his abdomen, letting it bleed. His starry eyes locked onto the crowd, searching for weaknesses.

"Lord Zifeng... are you okay? These people aren’t weak. If this goes on long, I’m worried..."

In his heart, Mu Ruoyun’s voice, sweet like an oriole, was filled with concern. But before she could finish, Lin Zifeng cut her off coldly, "Hmph, just a bunch of ants! Help me stop the bleeding. I refuse to believe a small Lianyun Empire can kill me, Lin Zifeng!"

After saying this, Lin Zifeng’s eyes focused, shouting with unparalleled majesty, "Beast Emperor Xuan Yan!"

Before the words were finished, Lin Zifeng’s entire body became shrouded in a golden light similar to the blazing sun in the Nine Heavens. Even his starry eyes became dazzling.

"Whoosh..."

After performing Beast Emperor Xuan Yan, Lin Zifeng’s speed reached its peak, comparable to a Thunder Tribulation Expert. The air distorted violently wherever he passed.

For these ant-like opponents, Lin Zifeng wasn’t initially planning to truly kill them. If he hadn’t held back deliberately, these people would have long been dead. In one move, all of them would be wiped out!!!