Chapter 182: Clash of Geniuses, Ling Feng vs Liu Yunfei!  

While Ling Feng and Liu Yunfei were speaking, Qin Wanwan rushed over from behind, glaring angrily at the maid lying on the ground, and then shifting her gaze towards Ling Feng.

Originally, she only intended to reprimand the frail girl, and never expected Xiao Shuang, her maid, to act so recklessly.

However, refusing to throw away her pride, she gritted her teeth, locked eyes with Ling Feng resentfully, and exclaimed indignantly, "Who do you think you are, daring to injure my maid!?"

With Ling Feng having already taken action, there was no reason for him to retreat. He responded with a cold tone, "If she strikes again, the consequences won't be as simple as a mere injury."

"Hey!" Qin Wanwan's phoenix-like eyes narrowed as she was about to pursue further, but she was stopped by her cousin. "It's alright, Qin Wanwan. The little beggar didn't mean to dirty the stream. You shouldn't be too aggressive. Let's just let this matter go."

Having witnessed the incident himself, Liu Yunfei faintly smiled. Indeed, his cousin had been a bit excessive.

Moreover, before leaving, the head of the Liu family had repeatedly warned them not to be too arrogant outside, as it could invite trouble.

Seeing Ling Feng's impressive strength and demeanor, Liu Yunfei didn't want to make enemies with him.

Unbeknownst to him, Qin Wanwan, the spoiled little princess, refused to let the matter rest. Accustomed to being flattered by young talents since childhood, she found Ling Feng's opposition at every turn unexpected.

Gritting her teeth, Qin Wanwan resentfully declared, "Fine, since you insist on letting it go! That annoying girl dirtied the stream and ruined my mood. I demand she lick my toes clean to settle this!"

Relieved to see his cousin relent, Liu Yunfei chuckled and said, "That's simple. Ling, it's not your concern anymore. Just let the little beggar come and clean my cousin's toes."

In his view, the frail girl was nothing but a beggar, a mere ant-like creature whose life and death were beyond her control.

Upon hearing this, the frail girl's eyes flashed with anger as she clenched her fists tightly, maintaining silence.

In this merciless world, the weak inevitably endured such humiliations.

However, within her beautiful eyes gleamed a steadfast resolve: she would rather be a piece of shattered jade than yield like common pottery.

"Hahaha!"

At that moment, Ling Feng burst into laughter, gazing up at the sky. The frail girl, watching Ling Feng's back, was momentarily stunned.

"Since I've taken charge of this matter, I'll see it through!" declared Ling Feng, standing with hands on his hips and speaking with a resolute voice. "The stream doesn't belong to you alone, so why should she apologize to you?"

With a piercing gaze, Ling Feng locked eyes with Qin Wanwan, discerning her treacherous nature beneath her outward beauty.

"Do you really want to cross swords with me?"

Qin Wanwan seethed with rage. In truth, if the frail girl had simply begged for mercy, it would have been over, but her stubbornness fueled Qin Wanwan's fury.

Qin Wanwan was naturally stubborn and unreasonable. She was unwilling to back down as she felt it would damage her reputation.

Ling Feng sneered, "Young and already as venomous as a snake! I've decided on settling this trivial matter today!"

"You!"

Qin Wanwan was on the verge of exploding with anger. As a proud beauty, she believed that any young man of her age who saw her would be like a devoted dog, eager to fulfill her every wish.

Only Ling Feng would oppose her for the sake of a wretched beggar!

"Brat, I'll kill you!" Qin Wanwan shouted angrily. "Cousin, what are you waiting for? Take him down! I want to tear him into a thousand pieces to ease my anger!"

Liu Yunfei furrowed his brows slightly, showing a hint of hesitation. He glanced at Qin Wanwan, then at Ling Feng, and could only sigh softly. "Brother Ling, let's settle this through a friendly match. If you can withstand my Seven Swords of Fallen Heroes, we'll call it even. But if by some chance I manage to win, let's forget about this matter. After all, she's just a mere beggar, so there’s no need to..."

Before Liu Yunfei could finish, Ling Feng drew the Eradicator of Realms and laughed, "So what if she's a beggar? Aren't beggars human too? Brother Liu, you're a reasonable person, so let's settle this with our skills!"

"Ah..." Liu Yunfei sighed softly, drawing his sword cautiously. Having witnessed Ling Feng's spirit-infused true qi before, he dared not underestimate him. He stared at Ling Feng cautiously, assumed a stance, and said calmly, "Brother Ling, my apologies if I offend you."

With that, his sword swept out, split into three dazzling sword lights, and was thrust forth!

The sword in Liu Yunfei's hand was clearly a top-grade treasured sword, indicating his extraordinary background.

Ling Feng's brow furrowed slightly as he could already see that Liu Yunfei's cultivation was only around the eighth level of the Pulse Condensation Realm. However, despite being similar in age to himself, the quality of Liu Yunfei's qi was evidently not ordinary.

He's definitely the kind of genius who can fight above his level!

This single sword strike was undoubtedly several times more powerful than Jing Wuxue’s, who was at the peak of the Pulse Formation Realm in the Wenxian Sect.

A hint of admiration flickered in Ling Feng's eyes. Amongst the young generation he had encountered thus far, Liu Yunfei's swordsmanship stood out as the most remarkable— that is if you excluded Yan Jinghong, of course. With focused concentration, Ling Feng executed the Boundless Sword Steps while unleashing the Blood Lotus Sword Song sword art against Liu Yunfei.

Although his weapon, the Eradicator of Realms, seemed no more than scrap metal, in his hands, it moved with the fluidity of a living serpent, compelling Liu Yunfei to shift from offense to defense.

"Impressive swordsmanship!" Liu Yunfei's eyes twitched uncontrollably. Though he had yet to reveal his full strength, he sensed that Ling Feng wasn't exerting his utmost either.

Swish, swish, swish!

Ling Feng's sword emitted clear and crisp cries as he seamlessly transitioned between the Blood Lotus Sword Song and occasional techniques from the Flower-Transposing Jade-Burying Sword Art, leaving Liu Yunfei flustered.

"Damn it! Cousin, what are you doing?"

Qin Wanwan stamped her feet in frustration, refusing to believe that her cousin, the esteemed young master of the Jiangdu Liu Family, couldn't defeat an unknown wild boy.

Internally, Liu Yunfei lamented. Ling Feng's swordsmanship was truly astonishing, suggesting a mastery of the legendary "sword will."

In the Misty Ghost Forest, the black donkey had already sensed Ling Feng's budding understanding of sword will, a fact unbeknownst to Ling Feng himself.

Now, as Ling Feng unleashed his overwhelming swordplay, even the young master of the Liu Family couldn't help but regard him with newfound respect.

Clang!

In an instant, sparks scattered as two swords clashed.

Two figures separated at once!

Though Ling Feng's form wavered slightly, he maintained his composure, sheathing his sword without a change in expression. Contrastingly, Liu Yunfei staggered momentarily, nearly taking a step back. Fortunately, his execution of the technique Thousand Pound Fall barely stabilized his body, saving his face.

After drawing a deep breath, Liu Yunfei sheathed his sword and bowed to Ling Feng, clasping his fists in a gesture of respect. "Brother Ling's swordsmanship is truly exceptional."

To everyone's surprise, it was Liu Yunfei who conceded defeat voluntarily!

The surrounding warriors of the Liu Family stood dumbfounded, their jaws agape in disbelief.

Liu Yunfei was not an ordinary individual; he was a rare talent of the Liu Family in Jiangdu, having already made quite a name for himself at a young age in the city.

However, just as he was about to report to the prestigious Tianwei Academy, he unexpectedly suffered defeat at the hands of an unknown cultivator.

Of course, keen observers could tell that Liu Yunfei hadn't used his full strength, merely engaging in a straightforward sword duel with Ling Feng, who had also relied solely on his swordsmanship.

Nevertheless, Ling Feng's ability to surpass Liu Yunfei in sword skills alone was more than enough to astonish everyone.