Lin Feng's eyes turned cold as he stared at the group of men in black before him. Judging by their posture, they clearly had no intention of stopping until they achieved their goal. The leader of the men in black was tall and had a fierce scar across his face. When he saw Lin Feng appear, a flash of greed and surprise crossed his eyes.
"Kid, hand over the treasure you obtained in the ruins, and maybe we'll spare your life!" the Scar-faced man in black said viciously.
Lin Feng let out a cold snort. "If you want the treasure, let's see if you have what it takes!" With that, he circulated the Tianyuan Chaos Formula, causing the Chaos Power within his body to surge forth and form swirling currents of air all around him.
Seeing that Lin Feng refused to hand over the treasure, the men in black roared and charged forward. Without a trace of fear, Lin Feng moved like lightning to meet them head-on. Waving his hands, he transformed his Chaos Power into razor-sharp blades that flew toward the men in black.
Two of the men in black failed to dodge in time; they were struck by the blades and instantly collapsed to the ground, their fate unknown. Seeing this, the remaining men in black intensified their attacks. Each of them unleashed their spells, and for a moment, various lights flashed while the roaring sounds of spells caused the surrounding ground to tremble slightly.
Lin Feng moved effortlessly through the crowd, relying on his exquisite mastery of the Tianyuan Chaos Formula to defuse crisis after crisis. However, the men in black were numerous and coordinated seamlessly, gradually surrounding him in the center.
The Scar-faced man in black stood to the side, watching all this with a sneer, seemingly certain of his victory. "Kid, let's see how much longer you can last!" He formed hand seals with both hands, and a beam of black light shot from his palm, flying straight toward Lin Feng.
Sensing the immense power contained within the beam of black light, Lin Feng dared not take it head-on. He flashed sideways, intending to dodge, but the men in black surrounded him on all sides, making movement somewhat restricted. The black light grazed past his shoulder, leaving a bloody gash in its wake.
Lin Feng knew that going on like this was no solution; he had to end the fight quickly. He took a deep breath and pushed the Tianyuan Chaos Formula to its absolute limit, causing the Chaos Power within him to surge crazily. A brilliant light erupted around him, and with him at the center, a powerful wave of energy blasted outward in all directions.
The men in black who were close to Lin Feng were blown away by this wave of energy, crashing heavily to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Feng charged straight toward the Scar-faced man in black. The Scar-faced man's expression shifted; he had not expected Lin Feng to be able to launch a counterattack in such a desperate situation.
He hastily cast a spell, and a black shield materialized in front of him. Lin Feng's strike landed on the shield with a loud crash, causing cracks to spiderweb across its surface.
Panic gripped the Scar-faced man in black; he never imagined Lin Feng's power would be this formidable. While he was momentarily stunned, Lin Feng threw another punch, shattering the shield entirely. Retaining its momentum, the blow slammed heavily into the Scar-faced man's chest.
The Scar-faced man in black flew backward like a kite with a broken string, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood. Seeing their leader injured, the other men in black instantly grew fearful, and their attacks slowed down.
Taking advantage of the opening, Lin Feng launched a counter-offensive, beating the remaining men in black to a pulp. Realizing the situation was hopeless, the men in black scattered and fled in all directions.
Watching the retreating figures of the men in black, Lin Feng let out a breath of relief. Yet he knew these people would certainly not let the matter rest, and his troubles in the future would only multiply.
After briefly tending to his wounds, Lin Feng left the ruins. He knew Xingchen City was no longer safe; he needed to find a place to cultivate in seclusion and elevate his strength.
Through some inquiries, Lin Feng learned that to the north of Xingchen City lay a mysterious mountain range known as the Lingxiao Mountain Range. Rumor had it that Spiritual Energy was exceptionally dense there, making it an ideal location for cultivation, and the mountain range was also home to many rare treasures.
Lin Feng decided to head to the Lingxiao Mountain Range. He packed his belongings and embarked on a new journey. Along the way, he remained cautious and constantly vigilant against anyone who might be trailing him.
Days later, Lin Feng finally arrived at the foot of the Lingxiao Mountain Range. The moment he stepped into the mountain range, he felt that the Spiritual Energy here was several times denser than in the outside world. He took a deep breath, allowing the Spiritual Energy to circulate through his body, and instantly felt refreshed and invigorated.
Lin Feng walked along a narrow path winding through the mountain range. Along the way, he spotted many strange flowers, plants, and trees, all of which harbored varying degrees of Spiritual Energy.
Suddenly, Lin Feng heard the sound of arguing coming from ahead. Driven by curiosity, he crept closer. He saw a group of men surrounding a young woman; she had delicate and pretty features, but at the moment, her face was filled with anger and vigilance.
"You shameless scoundrels! I have no grievances with you, why are you making things difficult for me?" the woman demanded angrily.
The leading man sneered. "Little girl, obediently hand over the treasure you're carrying, and we might spare your life. Otherwise, hehe..." A vulgar and lewd glint flashed in the man's eyes.
A surge of righteous indignation rose in Lin Feng's heart. He stepped out from his hiding place and shouted loudly, "Picking on a woman with a group of you—what kind of ability is that?"
Hearing Lin Feng's voice, the group of men turned around. Seeing that Lin Feng was merely a youth, expressions of disdain crossed their faces.
"Kid, if you don't want to die, scram right now and mind your own business!" the leading man said viciously.