After speaking, Guo Jinlong charged at Ling Zhenfei, his hands brimming with spiritual energy, launching two consecutive chapters towards Ling Zhenfei.
The reason Ling Zhenfei was able to send Xiao Zhan flying just now was not only because his Sky Piercing Finger contained formidable spiritual energy, but also due to Xiao Zhan's carelessness.
Xiao Zhan had prematurely executed the Lion Palm, originally a move meant for hard confrontation, leaving him no room to dodge Ling Zhenfei's Sky Piercing Finger.
This was why Xiao Zhan was sent flying with a single move; Guo Jinlong was much smarter this time, employing conventional moves to test Ling Zhenfei's strength.
Ling Zhenfei, of course, wouldn't give Guo Jinlong much time to probe.
The previous strike had already shattered many people's confidence; granting Guo Jinlong more time would surely restore their confidence.
Fighting is all about confidence—if you start believing you can't defeat your opponent, you certainly won't.
Thus, Ling Zhenfei aimed to crush their confidence.
Ling Zhenfei directly used the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists, striking towards Guo Jinlong.
The Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists clashed with Guo Jinlong's palm technique immediately, with Ling Zhenfei quickly following up with a second punch.
The Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists carried a tremendous pressure, making it extremely difficult to evade under its might.
Guo Jinlong sensed trouble, as Ling Zhenfei's punches came one after another without respite, yet Guo Jinlong wasn't too worried, for the first punch revealed their matched strengths.
However, he was unaware that Ling Zhenfei had intentionally held back some power with the first punch; Ling Zhenfei's true strength was in the late Dawen Realm, while Guo Jinlong and Xiao Zhan were in the mid-Zhiyi Boundary. In absolute terms, they were already defeated.
If they combined efforts, they might stand a chance, but Xiao Zhan had already been thwarted by Ling Zhenfei's finger, making joint attack impossible.
Boom!
The power of this punch from the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists was twice that of the previous one, and in terms of absolute strength, Guo Jinlong couldn't be Ling Zhenfei's rival; he was struck by Ling Zhenfei's punch.
When Guo Jinlong's power connected, he immediately sensed danger, but it was already too late.
Ling Zhenfei sent spiritual energy wildly his way, and unable to withstand, Guo Jinlong was sent flying.
Xiao Zhan was defeated in one move, while Guo Jinlong took two.
In just three moves, Ling Zhenfei had sent the two great experts of Guimou Sect flying.
Instantly, everyone was shocked; Zuo Mengzhi didn't expect Ling Zhenfei's strength to be so formidable, or even understand Ling Zhenfei's true power.
Now, everyone looked at Ling Zhenfei with different eyes, as he appeared sharper all of a sudden.
Xiao Zhan and Guo Jinlong picked themselves up, exchanging glances that clearly showed traces of fear.
The two suddenly charged towards Ling Zhenfei.
Ling Zhenfei sneered: "Do you think you won't die if you come at me together?"
Spiritual energy surged around Ling Zhenfei, as he saw them approaching, delivering the third punch with his left fist and the fourth with his right.
Guo Jinlong and Xiao Zhan also executed their strongest attacks.
But no matter the strength of their attacks, none could compare to Ling Zhenfei's Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists whose power doubled with each punch.
Boom! Boom!
Xiao Zhan and Guo Jinlong were sent flying again by Ling Zhenfei, blood spurting midair, severely injured by a single punch.
Yet Ling Zhenfei wouldn't let them off so easily; after sending them flying, he suddenly moved towards Guo Jinlong.
Guo Jinlong had just landed when Ling Zhenfei was already upon him, grasping him.
Spiritual Energy Deprivation!
Ling Zhenfei wouldn't kill him outright—it would be such a waste.
Ling Zhenfei executed Spiritual Energy Deprivation, absorbing Guo Jinlong's energy into himself.
Despite being in the Dawen Realm, Guo Jinlong was injured, immobilized under Ling Zhenfei's grip, with his spiritual energy surging into Ling Zhenfei.
The surrounding crowd was clueless about the happenings, but Xiao Zhan discerned the situation.
For a cultivator, losing one's spiritual energy was worse than death.
"Quick, save Guo Jinlong!"
Xiao Zhan shouted; as a strong figure in Guimou Sect, people naturally risked themselves for him, and upon his command, help rushed forward.
Ling Zhenfei maintained one hand on Guo Jinlong, throwing a punch at the mob with the other, easily sending low-rank cultivators flying.
The remaining Moon Knowledge Intent Realm cultivator was seized by Decisive Battle.
Ling Zhenfei again exercised Spiritual Energy Deprivation, absorbing the Zhiyi Boundary individual's energy into himself.
The spiritual energy from one Zhiyi Boundary and one Dawen Realm cultivator wildly surged onto Ling Zhenfei.
Ling Zhenfei's spiritual energy was rampantly growing; although he could absorb their energy fully, not all could be transformed into his own.
Nonetheless, absorbing the energy was many times faster than Ling Zhenfei cultivating himself.
The pair's spiritual energy rapidly diminished under Ling Zhenfei, eventually discarded onto the ground.
Now, the two were drained of energy; Ling Zhenfei mercilessly purified them completely.
The audience was stunned looking at Ling Zhenfei, barely believing what had transpired.
These once extremely powerful individuals were now discarded like sacks, unknown if deceased.
Xiao Yun watched from afar, equally shocked, unsure of what just occurred.
Initially, she witnessed Ling Zhenfei's formidable martial arts, defeating several at once.
Finally, the pair were captured by Ling Zhenfei, then inexplicably drained of energy, collapsing.
Ling Zhenfei noticed Xiao Yun, an ordinary person, witnessing such scenes would naturally cause great discomfort.
It might soon turn lethal, and Xiao Yun witnessing it was troublesome.
After glancing at Xiao Yun, Ling Zhenfei enveloped her in soul energy, causing her to faint.
This way, Xiao Yun would remain ignorant, for fear of witnessing inappropriate scenes.
Zuo Mengzhi and companions exchanged looks, uncertain of what to do next; fighting was clearly ineffective against Ling Zhenfei, yet remaining still served no purpose.
Ling Zhenfei eyed them, addressing Zuo Mengzhi: "Zuo Mengzhi, do you think I, Ling Zhenfei, am easily bullied, or that everyone should try?"
Zuo Mengzhi's expression showed utter dismay; he hadn't fathomed Ling Zhenfei's might, exceeding his expectations.
Zuo Mengzhi replied: "I truly didn't expect you to be so strong."
Ling Zhenfei declared: "We're just getting started; next, you'll all die."
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