Chapter 457: Challenge! The Six-Month Agreement!

Under the infusion of a mysterious force, Ling Feng's Earth-Fire true qi suddenly erupted.

The Ice Emperor's Domain, centered around Yan Jinghong, abruptly melted away and was unable to encompass the area where Ling Feng stood.

Ling Feng's lips curled into a slight smile. Judging by the nature of this energy, he had already guessed who was secretly aiding him.

Who else could it be but Yan Cangtian?

It was strange, though. Yan Cangtian didn’t show himself but secretly helped from behind. This puzzled Ling Feng.

"Oh? Another expert?"

Yan Jinghong squinted his eyes and smiled faintly. His expression remained calm and composed, as if no one could shake his determination to kill Ling Feng.

This peerless prodigy, known as the empire legend, knew there was an unparalleled expert behind Ling Feng, yet showed no sign of retreat. Instead, he seemed eager for the challenge.

Fighting against geniuses of his own generation no longer excited him.

With a faint smile on his face, Yan Jinghong advanced towards Ling Feng, his body glowing with an icy blue aura that radiated a terrifying chill.

Wherever he went, the world froze!

His steps were slow, but with each one, frost formed on the ground and ice solidified. His overwhelming aura was like a vast glacier, impossible to ignore.

The atmosphere turned chillingly cold.

Ling Feng took a deep breath, tightened his grip on the Eradicator of Realms, and showed no fear.

He had to admit that Yan Jinghong's strength was beyond his imagination. However, with Yan Cangtian, a half-step emperor, backing him, he had no worries about his life.

Yan Jinghong's power only motivated him to strive harder. One day, he would surpass this legendary prodigy.

With Yan Cangtian's profound true energy supporting him, Ling Feng activated the Fire of the Earth's Core within him and faced Yan Jinghong.

In an instant, fire and ice collided and their two unmatched sword lights clashed.

In the blink of an eye, ice flowers and sparks flew everywhere. In just a few breaths, the two had exchanged over a hundred blows!

In the sky, thunderous roars echoed continuously. The ground shook with such terrifying momentum, surpassing even the battle between the two king-tier demonic beasts in the distance.

Clang!

With another fierce clash, the two figures suddenly separated.

Spat!

Ling Feng spat out a mouthful of blood, using the Eradicator of Realms to steady himself. In the previous exchange, he had been slightly overpowered.

After all, it was Yan Cangtian transmitting his power from afar, and Ling Feng couldn’t seamlessly wield both forces, so he suffered some hidden losses.

However, in mid-air, the wings of true qi behind Yan Jinghong had dimmed significantly. His face had turned slightly pale, and his breath became somewhat erratic.

This invincible prodigy hadn’t fought someone to such an extent in a long time.

"Though you borrowed someone else's strength, it's impressive that you could wield the Slaughterous Sword Will to such a degree."

Yan Jinghong said with a faint smile, his eyes like those of a divine spirit that looked down at Ling Feng.

Ling Feng's gaze remained calm. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and unfolded his wings of true qi, slowly rising into the air to meet Yan Jinghong at eye level.

"A mere ant dares to stand on equal footing with me?" Yan Jinghong's eyes flashed with a cold light. "You are ten thousand years too early!"

With a low growl, Yan Jinghong drew his sword once more.

"Junior Yan, why must you be so aggressive?"

"Junior Yan, show some mercy!"

Whoosh!

𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

In the next moment, two figures shot across the sky, transforming into massive silhouettes that loomed overhead.

Ling Feng looked up and recognized them as old acquaintances. One was Hong Haotian, the president of the Alchemist Guild, and the other was Deng Xian, the Ascendant Eagle General.

The fierce battle between the demon kings had caused such a commotion that it was impossible not to attract attention. Moreover, Yan Cangtian had placed some restrictions on Ling Feng, allowing him to sense if Ling Feng's life was in danger.

Thus, he had summoned Hong Haotian and Deng Xian to suppress the arrogant Yan Jinghong.

As for Yan Cangtian himself, due to certain reasons related to his past, he couldn't appear in person.

The two half-step emperors arrived, each taking a move to instantly subdue the two demon kings engaged in battle, sealing their demonic essence and casting them aside.

The despicable donkey and the Hellfire Beast's battle had almost destroyed the northern outskirts of the imperial capital, and if it continued, innocent civilians would be harmed.

"You despicable humans, how dare you take advantage of a demon's plight!?"

The Hellfire Beast cursed, furious that it had been captured while focused on its battle with the donkey.

The donkey's ears twitched in anger. "You old fools, whose side are you on? Why are you attacking me?

Woof woof,

I will bite you to death!"

"Hmph, quite the spectacle!"

Yan Jinghong was not intimidated by the arrival of the two half-step emperors. He continued to approach Ling Feng, coldly smiling. "No matter who protects you, you will die by my hand. Today, even if three half-step emperors guard you, I will one day use my sword to kill everyone who shields you, as well as your friends and family. None shall be spared!"

Yan Jinghong's cold laughter resounded like that of a demon from hell, his eyes emitting a terrifying chill.

"Very well, you’ve given me a reason to annihilate the entire Yan family!" Ling Feng's sword trembled as he spoke coldly. "Today, I am not your equal, but one day, I will come for the Yan family and exterminate every last one of you!"

Yan Jinghong was indeed wary of Deng Xian and the others, and Ling Feng could rely on the presence of three half-step emperors to talk tough!

Whether he could win or not didn't matter; he couldn't afford to lose in terms of aura!

"Hahaha, interesting!" Yan Jinghong laughed instead of getting angry. "You are the first to dare threaten the annihilation of my family!"

"Yan Jinghong, you are temporarily stronger than I am. Right now, you could easily kill me, but do you dare to give me six months?"

Ling Feng sheathed the Eradicator of Realms and stood with his hands behind his back, declaring proudly, "In six months, the imperial capital's four major academies will select the strongest sword team to challenge your Royal Sword Team. I, along with my teammates, will face your Royal Sword Team on the battlefield of the sword teams!

"Do you dare to accept?"

"Hahaha!" Yan Jinghong laughed uproariously, "You, challenging me?"

"I only ask if you dare to accept!" Ling Feng enunciated each word.

"Fine, I accept!"

Yan Jinghong waved his sleeve and sheathed his sword. In the presence of three half-step emperors, he didn't think he had the chance to kill Ling Feng.

What can Ling Feng achieve in six months?

"However, do you think you have the strength to reach the finals of the team-based sword fighting competition and earn the right to challenge the Royal Sword Team?"

Yan Jinghong's eyes showed disdain. Compared to other geniuses, Ling Feng's strength was decent, but the imperial capital had never lacked geniuses.

The four major academies were full of prodigies far stronger than Ling Feng!

"That's my concern! If I fail, I will personally offer my head!"

Ling Feng shouted, his words ringing with determination.

"Good, very good!" Yan Jinghong waved his sleeve, retrieving the fallen Hellfire Beast. Standing with his hands behind his back, he coldly smiled. "Cherish these last six months of your life. After six months, I will still crush you with a single sword strike, and your soul will be just another insignificant one beneath my blade."

With that, Yan Jinghong pulled the trembling Yan Jingfeng, who had almost been buried alive, towards him. The two figures vanished into the sky in an instant...