Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 267: Meeting the People from Taixu Valley Again

Su Yu's eyes widened in surprise at Lin Feng's transformation. His mouth hung open, unable to close. He muttered to himself, "Lin Feng... has become so powerful. What on earth is going on?" His eyes were filled with admiration. He knew that Lin Feng must have experienced a thrilling change to achieve such a tremendous transformation.

Youlan was also shocked by Lin Feng's transformation, her eyes filled with wonder. She whispered, "Brother, Lin Feng is truly an extraordinary person. He must have overcome countless difficulties to reach his current level." Her eyes, besides wonder, were tinged with a hint of admiration. Her admiration for Lin Feng intensified. To her, Lin Feng was like a brilliant star, shining with a unique brilliance in the martial arts world.

Lin Feng stood atop the icicle, his heart filled with emotion. He recalled his experiences within the Star Blade space: the painful moments of battling the Star Blade's energy, the despair of nearly bursting at the seams, and the joy of finally successfully refining it. All of these played out in his mind like a movie. He knew full well that his transformation had come at a tremendous cost.

Lin Feng's clothes rustled in the wind, but his body remained motionless, like a pine or cypress rooted in an icicle. His eyes shone with an unprecedented confidence. Jian Cang had once dealt him a heavy blow. The crushing defeat in that battle was like a deep scar etched into his heart, replaying in his nightmares in the dead of night. However, he was no longer the same person he had been. After a series of life-or-death trials and a transformation of his strength, he could clearly feel the surging power coursing through his body, a force that made him fearless against any foe. His heart was filled with certainty. Even if Jian Cang appeared before him right now, he was completely certain he would never be defeated by him again.

Just as Lin Feng was immersed in this feeling of confidence, the icicle beneath his feet suddenly emitted a crackling sound. The sound was particularly abrupt on the silent icefield, as if the icicle was wailing in pain under immense pressure. Lin Feng lowered his head slightly, his gaze fixed on his feet. He saw a crack slowly appearing from beneath his feet like an awakening white snake, then rapidly winding along the base of the icicle. The crack grew wider and longer, and more crisscrossing cracks appeared on the surface of the icicle, like a white spider web being ruthlessly torn apart, continuously spreading outward.

There was no trace of panic on Lin Feng's face; his expression remained calm and composed. His eyes swept calmly over the gradually crumbling icicles under his feet, then he slowly bent down and reached out to pick up the Star Blade beside him. The Star Blade seemed to sense the power of its master in his hand, the blade trembling slightly, emitting a slight humming sound, as if responding to Lin Feng. Lin Feng tightly grasped the hilt of the Star Blade, his fingers strong and firm, like iron clamps. He took a deep breath, then suddenly leaped up. His body was like a nimble eagle, leaping high into the air. His posture stretched and graceful in the air, his clothes fluttering in the wind, as if he were performing a gorgeous dance on the ice field.

As Lin Feng leaped down, the already cracked ice pillar could no longer bear its own weight and collapsed with a loud bang. The massive ice pillar shattered into countless huge chunks of ice, which collided and rubbed against each other, emitting a deafening roar, like an avalanche on the ice field. The ice fragments flew in all directions, flashing a dazzling cold light in the sunlight, like countless white meteors streaking across the sky above the ice field.

Lin Feng executed a stunning mid-air spin, his body twirling like a top before landing steadily on the ground. His landing was light and powerful, his feet only stirring up a small flake of snow as they touched the ground. The surrounding ice and snow didn't waver much as he landed. He fell like a feather, yet with the stability of a rock.

After landing, Lin Feng once again picked up the Star Blade, his eyes filled with gratitude and awe. He examined it carefully, his gaze as if he were looking at a longtime friend, or gazing at a mysterious and powerful being. He muttered to himself, "Brother, thank you!" His voice was soft, as gentle as a snowflake drifting across the icy plains, yet filled with genuine emotion. His lips trembled slightly, as if every word was squeezed from the softest part of his heart. As he spoke, he gently stroked the blade with his hand, his fingers sliding slowly along the blade. The movement was gentle and full of care, like caressing a beloved treasure, or comforting a comrade who had just fought alongside him.

Su Yu and You Lan watched Lin Feng's every move quietly, their eyes filled with different emotions. Su Yu's eyes revealed a hint of relief and admiration. He knew all too well the hardships Lin Feng had gone through, and now, seeing his strength and confidence, he couldn't help but feel happy for him. You Lan's eyes were filled with curiosity and amazement. She was deeply attracted by Lin Feng's elegant and powerful aura, and she was filled with curiosity about him, wanting to learn more about this mysterious man.

The two exchanged a glance, a look that contained a tacit understanding that needed no words. Then, they slowly walked toward Lin Feng. Their footsteps were light, leaving a trail of shallow footprints on the snow, as if they were afraid to disturb the tranquility of the icy plain.

Lin Feng quickly sensed their approach. He raised his head and cast his gaze towards the man and woman. When he saw Su Yu and You Lan, a look of gratitude immediately crossed his face. His eyes were filled with genuine gratitude, an emotion welling up from the depths of his heart. Without the slightest hesitation, he gently placed the Star Blade on the ground and saluted the two men. His movements were standard and full of respect. He clasped his hands together, arms bent at the perfect angle, and leaned forward slightly. The entire movement was seamless, without a single drag.

Su Yu and You Lan also saluted simultaneously, their movements in perfect unison, like soldiers who had undergone countless rehearsals. This scene on the ice field seemed particularly harmonious, as if a silent understanding flowed between them.