As the Demon Clouds appeared, the Prison Skeleton Gate Master seemed to be bound by invisible shackles, his speed slowing considerably.

The Demon Clouds rapidly swirled toward the Prison Skeleton Gate Master.

The Prison Skeleton Gate Master activated his Profound Qi and blasted out a backhanded Great Dragon-Catching Hand. A terrifying current of Qi in the shape of a True Dragon shot directly into the Demon Clouds.

The Demon Clouds constantly collapsed and reformed, rapidly grinding away the Dragon-shaped Qi.

"You... are too weak!!"

A terrifyingly large hand emerged from the Demon Clouds and slammed a palm viciously into the Prison Skeleton Gate Master’s chest.

BOOM!!

Amidst a terrifyingly loud bang, the Prison Skeleton Gate Master fell to the earth like a tattered rag, spewing a mouthful of blood. A look of disbelief flashed in his eyes. ’How is this possible? Han Feng defeated me without even using his Ten Thousand Demon Gu King! Is the gap between us really this huge?’

The Prison Skeleton Gate Master had always held himself in high regard, looking down on everyone in the world except for Wei Tuxian. More than ten Martial Saints had fallen at his hands. He thought he was only slightly weaker than Shu Feng, but he never imagined he would be utterly defeated without even forcing Shu Feng to reveal his trump card.

Shu Feng said coolly, "Prison Skeleton Gate Master, as long as you swear fealty to me, I can spare your life."

Blood trickled from the corner of the Prison Skeleton Gate Master’s mouth, but he laughed proudly. "Han Feng, a warrior can be killed, but not humiliated! I will never submit to anyone! And that includes you!!"

"Very well. Then you can go die."

Shu Feng pointed a finger, and countless bizarre Gu Insects flew out, burrowing straight into the Prison Skeleton Gate Master’s body.

The moment the Qi-eating Gu entered his body, they began to frantically devour his Profound Qi.

With a grasp of his hand, Shu Feng pulled the Prison Skeleton Gate Master into the Warrior Synthesis Nest to be modified.

The Prison Skull Sect was the most terrifying assassination organization within the Great Song Empire, with a legacy spanning over a thousand years. It was bound to hold many great treasures. Moreover, by subduing the Prison Skeleton Gate Master, Shu Feng would gain an incredibly formidable intelligence network within the Great Song Empire.

"Poison Emperor, you are truly worthy of your title! Your strength is astounding! Not even the Prison Skeleton Gate Master could withstand a single blow from you!"

A voice full of admiration came from the side. Shu Feng’s gaze shifted, landing on the young man next to Qin Bingbing, Ling Zhaokong.

"Lord Poison Emperor, my young lady, Qin Bingbing, is the legitimate daughter of the master of Lanyue Island. We only met this man by chance. We have no intention of opposing you."

Uncle An quickly explained, grabbing Qin Bingbing’s delicate hand. With a leap, he jumped to the side, distancing them from Ling Zhaokong.

Shu Feng glanced at Ling Zhaokong and said flatly, "Who are you? An Assassin sent to kill me? Or a killer from the Void Demon Clan?"

"Neither! I am Ling Zhaokong, the Young Manor Master of Kongshen Manor. I have come today to challenge the Poison Emperor, the second strongest in the world. After defeating you, I will go north to challenge Wei Tuxian, the City Lord of War Immortal City."

Ling Zhaokong smiled faintly, his expression filled with confidence and high spirits.

Shu Feng’s brow furrowed slightly as he said coolly, "Do you know the consequences of failing to defeat me in a challenge? Those who lose either swear an oath to become my servants, or they become dead men. Do you still wish to challenge me?"

Wei Tuxian, the City Lord of War Immortal City, was the number one expert in the world. When he first rose to fame, countless people challenged him, annoying him to no end until he went on a killing spree. All who were defeated met a dead end. Over time, no one dared to challenge him anymore.

Ling Zhaokong smiled, full of confidence. "Poison Emperor! The one who will be defeated is you! I will not fail!"

"Arrogant! Then let me see what you’re capable of!"

Shu Feng’s gaze turned cold. He pointed a finger, and a Yin Yang Qi Aura shot toward Ling Zhaokong like a terrifying Poisonous Flood Dragon that could crush anything in its path.

"Void God Flowing Cloud Palm!"

Ling Zhaokong’s palms fluttered as his Profound Qi surged. Mysterious flowing clouds appeared one after another, layering themselves and rolling toward the Yin Yang Qi Finger Aura.

The Yin Yang Qi Finger Aura, an attack that could easily defeat the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Sect Master and resembled a Poisonous Flood Dragon, slammed into the layers of flowing clouds. It was weakened layer by layer until it was finally neutralized and dissipated.

A flash of surprise crossed Shu Feng’s eyes. ’He actually blocked my attack. His strength is truly impressive!’

After finishing off Duke Bari, Shu Feng’s strength had skyrocketed once again. A single finger attack could now easily defeat an expert on the level of the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Sect Master.

For Ling Zhaokong to be able to block Shu Feng’s finger attack, his strength had to be extremely high. He definitely possessed the terrifying power to rank among the top ten in the Black Tortoise Realm.

"Your Majesty, Poison Emperor! Take this sword strike! Void God Cloud-cutting Sword!!"

Ling Zhaokong laughed heartily and leaped into the air. His Profound Qi boiled as he communed with heaven and earth. Clouds from dozens of miles around were drawn by a mysterious force, gathering around him as he slashed his sword down.

Countless clouds converged, imbued with a sliver of the terrifying Martial Arts True Intent of the birth and death of a sea of clouds, and slashed viciously toward Shu Feng.

’Martial Arts True Intent!! The second expert besides Wei Tuxian to have cultivated Martial Arts True Intent!!’

As Shu Feng gazed at the terrifying Sword Qi in the sky, a solemn look finally appeared in his eyes.

Those experts who had cultivated Martial Arts True Intent were definitely heaven-defying geniuses in the Black Tortoise Realm. Every single one of them was a terrifying existence capable of fighting above their level.

Wei Tuxian was able to suppress all the demons in War Immortal City by himself precisely because he had cultivated Martial Arts True Intent. His power was so tyrannical it was unfathomable, which was how he was able to slay a Void Demon Duke who possessed a Semi-Divine Artifact amidst an army of countless Void Demons.

Shu Feng’s Profound Qi boiled as he formed the Profound Turtle Demon King Seal. A terrifying phantom of a Profound Turtle appeared, and its enormous Turtle Shield materialized in front of him.

The terrifying Sword Qi, containing the artistic conception of the birth and death of a sea of clouds, slashed down wildly, striking the Turtle Shield viciously.

BOOM!!

Following an earth-shattering bang, the Profound Turtle’s Turtle Shield was torn apart as if it were paper. The terrifying Sword Aura continued on its path, slashing into Shu Feng’s right hand. It opened a wound so deep the bone was visible, and a spray of blood shot from his hand, scattering across the ground.

"Impressive!! So this is an expert who has cultivated Martial Arts True Intent!! Truly impressive!! Ling Zhaokong, I underestimated you. You are indeed qualified to challenge me!!"

Shu Feng looked at the bone-deep wound on his right hand, his blood boiling within him as a scorching battle intent flashed in his eyes.

The aura emanating from Ling Zhaokong wasn’t even as strong as the Prison Skeleton Gate Master’s, yet he was able to injure Shu Feng with a single sword strike. This was because he had grasped the Martial Arts True Intent of the birth and death of a sea of clouds, making his Sword Aura unbelievably tyrannical.

Shu Feng’s physical Defense was as high as 3,700 points, and he also possessed passive Skills like Middle-level Legendary Extraordinary Defense. An ordinary Martial Saint’s attack couldn’t even break through his Protective Gang Qi. Even if they managed to break his Protective Gang Qi, they still wouldn’t be able to pierce his skin.