Mainland Martial Arts

Before they could recover, several half-human, half-beast monsters charged, spears brandished. With a flash of cold light, the spears mercilessly pierced Ding Junhao and Li Zhe's bodies. Without even a scream, the two men collapsed to the ground like puppets with their strings cut. The monsters dragged them away, and soon, a chilling chewing sound could be heard. These two men, once roaming the martial world, had tragically become monster food.

Lin Feng felt a pang of sadness when he saw this scene, but he didn't have time to feel sad at the moment. He looked at Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu. Xu Tian tightly protected Chen Xiner and Chen Yu behind him, his eyes full of determination and reluctance.

"Xu Tian, ​​take them away!" Lin Feng shouted with all his might, his voice hoarse from pain and exhaustion. He quickly formed seals with his hands, channeling all his inner energy into his body. A faint glow emanated from his body, but it seemed so weak in the presence of so many powerful monsters.

Chen Xiner burst into tears when she saw Lin Feng's expression. She struggled desperately, trying to break free from Chen Yu's hand and throw herself at Lin Feng's side. "No, I want to be with Lin Feng! I don't want to leave him!" Her voice was filled with tears, despair and pain.

Chen Yu held Chen Xiner tightly, his eyes red, and he said in a choked voice: "Xiner, don't be impulsive, we can't let Lin Feng down!"

Lin Feng looked at Chen Xiner, his eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance. He pulled out the Xuanling Secret Manual from his arms and threw it at Xu Tian with his last remaining strength. "Xu Tian, ​​take them with you to practice. Don't seek revenge for me, but you must survive!" His eyes were filled with anticipation, as if he was placing all his hopes on Xu Tian.

Xu Tian reached out to take the Xuanling Secret Book, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably. His lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a word. Chen Yu was also already in tears. He looked at Lin Feng, his heart filled with admiration and reluctance.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and raised the Star Blade high. A faint light flickered on the blade, the last of his strength. His eyes revealed determination. He used up all his Qi and swung the blade down fiercely. "Boom!" A powerful Qi slashed towards the weakest point in the monster group. The monsters dodged, and dust flew up, revealing a short passage.

"Hurry up!" Lin Feng shouted. Xu Tian gritted his teeth, pulled Chen Xiner and Chen Yu, and ran towards the passage desperately.

Lin Feng watched them depart, a relieved smile on his face. He then held the Star Blade horizontally before him, gripping the hilt with both hands, his inner Qi surging wildly. He knew he had no escape route. To buy Xu Tian and the others more time, he made the final decision—self-destruction.

"Goodbye..." Lin Feng whispered softly. Instantly, a powerful force erupted from his body, a light so dazzling that it was impossible to look directly at it. The Star Blade also unleashed its full power as he self-destructed. "Boom!" The deafening explosion shook the entire monster's lair violently, as if it were about to collapse.

The powerful impact sent the surrounding monsters flying. Even those at the semi-saint level were injured by the blast, roaring in agony. Weaker monsters were shattered to pieces. Lin Feng and the Star Blade vanished into the chaos and despair, leaving only a massive crater and a cloud of dust as witnesses of the brutal battle. Meanwhile, Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xin'er, and Chen Yu desperately ran between the lines of life and death, their hearts filled with grief.

On the road of escape, their feet mechanically alternated, their heavy steps stepping on the gravel road, and every step seemed to be stepping on their broken hearts.

Chen Xin'er's hair, soaked with sweat, lay messily plastered to her pale face. Her eyes were hollow and hopeless, tears streaming uncontrollably down her chin onto the dry earth, disappearing in an instant. Her lips trembled slightly as she murmured Lin Feng's name, her voice so weak it seemed as if it would be drowned out by the whistling wind at any moment.

Xu Tian's face was filled with exhaustion and determination. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently ahead, as if there was hope for revenge. His hands were clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white. His heart burned with rage, a burning guilt towards Lin Feng and hatred for the mastermind behind the incident.

Chen Yu limped along behind, his wounds still unhealed, and every step he took was accompanied by excruciating pain. However, he gritted his teeth and remained silent. The dazzling light of Lin Feng's self-detonation kept resurfacing in his mind. That light illuminated the darkness, yet it also stung his soul.

After two days and two nights of frantic running, the three men seemed to have lost all their strength. Their legs gave way, and they fell heavily to their knees. Xu Tian looked up at the azure sky, as if to vent all the pain in his heart. He let out a heartbreaking howl: "Lin Feng!" The sound echoed through the valley, carrying with it endless sorrow and unwillingness.

Chen Xiner buried her face in her hands and burst into tears, her body trembling like a leaf in the wind. "Lin Feng, why are you so stupid... Come back..." Her sobs tugged at Xu Tian and Chen Yu's hearts, bringing tears to their eyes once again.

Chen Yu lowered his head, tears dripping onto the ground. His shoulders trembled slightly, and his throat seemed blocked, unable to utter a single sound. His mind kept replaying every little detail of his time with Lin Feng. Those laughter and adventures had now become the most precious memories.

After a long moment, their cries gradually subsided, but sadness still hung over them like a gloomy haze. Xu Tian slowly raised his head and pulled out the Mystical Spirit Secret Book from his bosom. The cover was a little damaged, but it carried Lin Feng's final wish. "We must avenge Lin Feng and find the person who spread the news about the Divine Mansion." Xu Tian's voice was deep and firm, with an unquestionable determination. "He led us into this trap, causing Lin Feng's death. I will not be a human being until I avenge him!"

Chen Xiner and Chen Yu raised their heads, hatred burning in their eyes, and nodded vigorously. "Yes, we can't let Lin Feng's sacrifice be in vain," Chen Xiner said through gritted teeth, her eyes revealing an unprecedented determination.

Chen Yu clenched his fists and said in a hoarse voice: "No matter what the cost, I will make that person pay the price he deserves."

The three of them found a quiet spot in the valley to build a cenotaph for Lin Feng. With trembling hands, Xu Tian carried stones one by one, his eyes focused and sorrowful, as if he were building a bridge to heaven. Chen Xin'er gathered colorful wildflowers from the surrounding area and carefully placed them beside the stones, tears once again blurring her eyes. Chen Yu silently placed one of Lin Feng's old clothes among the stones. The cloth seemed to still hold Lin Feng's scent.