Overbearing Immortal Doctor Chapter 1329 - 1428: Completely Normal

His grip tightened on the Dao, and Pei Hongqing managed a wry smile, saying, "I see you exerting all your strength, yet I haven't even truly begun!"

As Pei Hongqing spoke, a vigorous surge of spiritual power coursed through his body. The azure spiritual power adorning his blade manifested like a shimmering membrane of blue energy enveloping the metal.

"Wind Slash!"

The dagger in Pei Hongqing's grasp began to whirl with astonishing speed. Successive silhouettes of verdant daggers materialized before him, creating an illusion of a dense, overlapping net. In mere moments, this display far surpassed Qin Feng's initial shock sword technique.

"Well performed!" Qin Feng chuckled, observing the formidable energy emanating from the blade.

Initially, he found himself at a slight disadvantage when confronting Pei Hongqing. Now, however, his own breakthrough coincided with Pei Hongqing's. Given that advancements in the True Essence Realm offer considerably more potency than those in the Virtual Meta Realm, Qin Feng's current observation of Pei Hongqing being only slightly injured was well within his expectations.

"Dream Fantasy!"

Prosper

Pei Hongqing was subjected to a fierce onslaught of spiritual power. He had been preparing to swiftly and decisively end Qin Feng's life, but instead, he was suddenly ensnared in a web of hallucinations.

"Hmph, our Buddhist Sect is in league with the ancient Duan Tai people. They possess numerous spiritual techniques, so it's hardly surprising I've mastered one or two," Pei Hongqing sneered. "You may have discovered my spiritual attack capabilities after dealing with Guo Kai's group, but you never anticipated that I, from the Xifu Sect, would also employ psychic skills. You are destined to meet your end here today!"

"Fool, my mastery of the most basic psychic skills is enough to counter yours," Qin Feng dismissed him nonchalantly. "Even in your current state, you can only muster 40% of your power. Do you truly believe you can defeat me?"

"Let's see who truly dies!" Pei Hongqing bellowed, launching himself skyward.

However, almost immediately, a far swifter silhouette closed the distance. With his power and speed drastically diminished, his ascent was no match for his pursuer's velocity.

"Return to me!"

As he intercepted Pei Hongqing, Qin Feng let out a low command. The spiritual power within his body erupted, and his longsword descended in a decisive slash.

"Gah!"

Pei Hongqing cried out in pain, summarily forced back by the blow.

"I surmise you're relying on your tribe's protective formation to contend with me. If that gave you an advantage, you're mistaken," Qin Feng declared with a laugh.

Typically, such formations require multiple individuals to activate simultaneously. While a single person can initiate them, their effectiveness is substantially reduced. Nevertheless, Qin Feng did not dare to be complacent and swiftly moved to intercept Pei Hongqing.

"Pei Hongqing, yield your life!" Qin Feng hovered in the air, looking down at the figure below. Simultaneously, the longsword in his hand hummed, infusing the entire space with the might of the Five Elements. Qin Feng himself seemed to flicker, his form momentarily distorting.

"Enough of this game!"

Gripping the now scorching longsword, Qin Feng surged forward. His feet seemed to tread upon the void itself, and as a blur against the fading sunset, he hurtled towards the equally dazed Pei Hongqing with unstoppable momentum.

Below, feeling the terrifying pressure radiating from Qin Feng, Pei Hongqing grew visibly flustered. Gritting his teeth, he knew that any attempt to retreat now would spell his doom. Deeply aware of this grim reality, Pei Hongqing had no choice but to channel his remaining spiritual power into his saber, bracing himself for Qin Feng's relentless assault.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion echoed, capable of toppling structures. The immense waves of destructive Qi spread like a spiderweb, reaching into nearby dwellings. The very room quaked, and structures began to crumble.

Amidst the destructive collision, a brief silence fell. Then, a figure shot out, blood splattering, before slamming violently into a wall, causing it to disintegrate into rubble amidst a cloud of dust and smoke.

Within the Ximen Sect, a gentle breeze stirred, allowing the dissipating ashes to reveal Qin Feng, longsword in hand, standing calmly.

"The power I held back was merely 40%. It seems even the fifth level of True Essence is insufficient. Truly pathetic!" Qin Feng yawned lazily, using his palm to brush away a pile of ash. A gust of wind dispersed the debris, exposing the ruined landscape. A faint tremor emanated from beneath the wreckage.

A cold glint flickered in Qin Feng's dark eyes as he slowly dragged his sword towards the ruins. With a *clang*, the sword struck a piece of gravel, sending it flying and revealing the pale, disheveled face of Pei Hongqing.

"You presumed to know my capabilities?"

At this moment, Pei Hongqing's leg had been severed by the Qi-infused sword. His face was ashen, his expression one of utter terror, and his breaths grew increasingly shallow. It was evident that he had reached his absolute limit, his vitality rapidly draining.

"Insignificant cultivator, I underestimated you!" Wei Hongqing's weak voice came in fragmented utterances. Yet, despite its frailty, the voice was steeped in undiminished hatred.

Qin Feng let out a low chuckle, remaining silent, his gaze utterly devoid of any warmth towards Pei Hongqing’s dire predicament.

"Stop with the nonsense. We’re not acquainted. Open your treasure vault."

"Hehehe. You wish to access the Vault? Regrettably, only one soul in this world possesses the key. If I perish, that key vanishes with me. Your physical prowess pales in comparison to his; you’d best tread lightly!" Pei Hongqing lifted his gaze, a grim smirk of self-satisfaction playing on his lips. Observing Qin Feng's demeanor, he seemed to believe he had gained some leverage for negotiation.

With a slight nod, Qin Feng rose slowly, spreading his hands in a gesture of helplessness. After a brief pause, he burst into laughter. "Are you attempting to threaten me? Unfortunately for you, I have no fondness for threats."

At that, Qin Feng's expression turned icy. He brought the sword in his hand down with force upon Pei Hongqing's chest.

Witnessing Qin Feng's unhesitating strike, sheer terror and panic flickered in Pei Hongqing's eyes. He had never anticipated that Qin Feng would completely disregard his threat.

"Don't mind me, I'll open the Treasure Vault for you!" Facing the precipice of death, Pei Hongqing suddenly cried out.

"Oh? You've reconsidered?"

"Bang!"

A sharp clang of metal striking metal, deafening and agonizing, filled the air. Amidst the sudden assault, Qin Feng's sword was violently deflected. The curved blade that struck it then fell to the ground.

Almost in unison, a furious roar echoed across the entire courtyard: "You insignificant whelp, release Pei Hongqing at once!"

"Haha, since you've arrived, this pawn is no longer necessary." Qin Feng sneered as he watched Xie Zhenshan approach, simultaneously pressing down on Pei Hongqing's neck.

"Crack!"

The unfortunate Level 6 True Essence Master, utterly defenseless, had his throat crushed beneath Qin Feng's heel.

"I won't let you die!" Xie Zhenshan bellowed, charging towards Qin Feng with ferocious intent. His hand transformed into a claw, emanating a faint blue light as he lunged directly for Qin Feng's heart.

"You've shown me enough courtesy. Come, let's finish this." Sensing the terrifying power radiating from Xie Zhenshan, Qin Feng sneered, his hands moving in a blur, forming multiple shadows. He met Xie Zhenshan head-on in combat.

The figures of the two warriors blurred as they clashed within the courtyard, each exchange punctuated by explosive sounds. The relentless impact of their energy eventually caused the entire hall to crumble under the force of their bombardment.

The onlookers were mesmerized by the brutal close-quarters battle. However, to their eyes, Qin Feng appeared to be at a distinct disadvantage, continuously hammered by Xie Zhenshan's relentless onslaught.

Despite Qin Feng's ferocity in close combat, it couldn't bridge the chasm in strength between them. Xie Zhenshan, a master of the late True Essence Level 6, was far superior to Pei Hongqing, who had only recently ascended to True Essence Level 6.

"Kid, witness how I tear you limb from limb today!"

With a swift maneuver, Qin Feng was forced to retreat, his expression growing increasingly grim. Xie Zhenshan, emboldened, became even more audacious.

"Fool, do you truly believe you're all-powerful?" Qin Feng taunted, his spiritual power surging forth to suppress Xie Zhenshan.

"Damn you!"

Xie Zhenshan roared in response, descending into a frenzy.