The Hunting Festival isn't just about hunting Demon Beasts!
Hearing Luo Cheng's words, Luo Zhixing's eyes widened in shock, "Are you planning to ambush the Qi Family and Lin Family?"
"Exactly!"
Luo Cheng nodded and said, "They're not in a hurry to set out; I suspect they have the same plan."
The Lin Family and Qi Family took great pains to move the Hunting Festival earlier to weaken the Luo Family—they definitely won't allow any mishaps!
Intercepting them at Moon Ring Valley is the most appropriate strategy!
Luo Qingwan, recalling the earlier unusual behavior of the two families, nodded slightly but worried aloud:
"But you by yourself..."
Before she could finish speaking, Luo Cheng walked directly to a large tree.
Exerting seventy to eighty percent of his strength, Luo Cheng threw a punch.
Bang!
The tree, as thick as a bowl, was immediately smashed apart by this punch, flying horizontally into the air!
Luo Zhixing and Luo Qingwan's eyes widened in shock.
The force of that punch was definitely over 450 pounds!
It surpassed the limits of the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Layer!
"This... this... could it be..." Luo Qingwan was too stunned to speak coherently.
Luo Zhixing was also shaken to the core, swallowing hard, "The Body Tempering Extreme Realm! Only those in the Body Tempering Extreme Realm can casually unleash punches exceeding 450 pounds of force!"
Luo Cheng glanced at the two of them and said flatly:
"In the Body Tempering Realm, I am invincible!"
Previously, if Luo Cheng had said such words, Luo Zhixing and Luo Qingwan would have dismissed it as boasting. But now, they could only feel shock.
Breaking through to the Body Tempering Extreme Realm indeed qualified him to say this!
"No wonder you're so confident about winning first place in the festival! You really tricked everyone." Luo Qingwan smiled faintly, her beauty dazzling.
Even the usually arrogant Luo Zhixing was deeply impressed, laughing heartily:
"Haha! The Lin Family and Qi Family are so arrogant. I really want to see their expressions when they find out about this!"
Luo Cheng smiled indifferently and said, "I'll go intercept them. Meanwhile, make sure you both focus on hunting Demon Beasts!"
Luo Zhixing said, "Don't worry! This time, we'll make the Lin and Qi Families pay the price!"
"Alright, let's go!"
The three of them immediately set off, with Luo Zhixing and Luo Qingwan quickly heading deeper into Moon Ring Valley.
Luo Cheng oriented himself, then sprinted toward the right-front direction.
Upon entering the forest, he noticed that the teams from the Lin and Qi Families were all on his right!
The previously tranquil Moon Ring Valley was now bursting with activity, random roars of beasts echoing occasionally.
On the way, Luo Cheng encountered a few low-level One-star Demon Beasts.
Without stopping, he eliminated them with a single punch each and kept moving forward.
"There's movement!"
A quarter of an hour later, Luo Cheng suddenly halted.
Ahead of him was a dense forest, and the faint sound of voices could be heard. Faintly visible were three figures flashing through the trees and heading his way.
"Hurry up! Find the Luo Family members as quickly as possible!" a familiar voice sounded.
It was Qi Ting from the Qi Family!
"This time, we must teach that Luo Cheng a lesson. A useless piece of trash dares to be so arrogant!"
"Exactly. Last time, if it hadn't been for the young miss's carelessness, how could he have escaped the Jade Green Casino unscathed? This time, we'll break all four of his limbs and make him lie in bed for a month to reflect on his actions! Well, speak of the devil—Luo Cheng!"
The trio rushed out of the forest while chatting, and the blue-clothed youth who had been speaking froze in shock upon seeing Luo Cheng. All three came to an abrupt halt.
Luo Cheng stood calmly in place, looking at the blue-clothed youth, and said indifferently:
"Weren't you planning to break my limbs? What are you waiting for?"
"Still acting so arrogant—you think this is Qishan City? Since you're asking for death, I'll kindly oblige!"
The blue-clothed youth's eyes turned murderous as he sneered and prepared to attack.
"Don't be impulsive!"
Qi Ting stopped the blue-clothed youth, giving Luo Cheng a wary and skeptical look, "You're alone? What are you doing here?"
Qi Ting suspected a trap!
It was no wonder she felt this way. From her calculations, Luo Cheng should have been farther to the left. His sudden solitary appearance here was exceedingly strange!
Luo Cheng saw through Qi Ting's thoughts and chuckled, "Don't worry; I'm alone. As for what I'm doing here, the same thing as you."
"If I'm not mistaken, you're in charge of intercepting us, while the Lin Family focuses on hunting Demon Beasts to secure the ranking, right?"
Qi Ting's heart skipped a beat.
Luo Cheng was right—that plan had been decided by the two Family Heads.
To cover all bases, the Qi Family handled intercepting the Luo Family, allowing the Lin Family to easily claim first place in the Hunting Festival. The benefits gained would then be split afterward!
The blue-clothed youth sneered, "You say your goal is the same as ours. Are you planning to take on all of us by yourself?"
"Not just you, but the Lin Family as well. Stop wasting time—make your move; I'm in a hurry."
As he spoke, Luo Cheng began walking slowly toward them.
"Arrogant to the extreme! Take my punch first!"
The blue-clothed youth burst into fury, his gaze turning vicious as he summoned his Four-Star Martial Soul and lunged forward, throwing a savage punch.
Without even looking, Luo Cheng countered with a single punch.
Crack!
The sickening sound of breaking bones echoed as the two fists collided. The blue-clothed youth's right hand snapped instantly.
"Ah!"
The blue-clothed youth screamed, staring at Luo Cheng in terror.
He couldn't comprehend how, with his Body Tempering Eighth Layer Realm strength, he couldn't withstand even a single punch!
But Luo Cheng gave him no chance to react. Stepping forward swiftly, he broke all four of the youth's limbs with a punch and a kick.
Screaming incessantly, the blue-clothed youth's body flew out like a ragdoll and landed in a heap.
"Attack!"
Qi Ting's expression shifted. She summoned her Five-Star Martial Soul, the Fire Phosphorus Wolf, and together with another Qi Family member, launched a simultaneous assault on Luo Cheng.
Their menacing charge, however, posed no threat to the current Luo Cheng.
Extending a hand, Luo Cheng grabbed Qi Ting's incoming fist, while his foot sent the other Qi Family member flying four or five meters away. The latter moaned in pain, unable to rise for a long time.
"You waste! Let me go!"
Qi Ting fumed in anger. Unable to break free, she struck toward Luo Cheng's neck with her left hand.
Luo Cheng snorted coldly and twisted her right wrist.
"Ah!"
Qi Ting's right hand was forcefully wrenched into a twisted shape. Though pain drenched her face in sweat, her mouth continued spewing curses:
"You waste! Shameless scum! Bastard! So you broke through to the Body Tempering Ninth Layer a long time ago! You tricked us all! Just wait—my father won't spare you! I'll cut off your hand myself!"
"Oh?"
Luo Cheng's eyes darkened, and he slapped her across the face.
With a loud crack, blood trickled from Qi Ting's lips. Five clear fingerprints marked her swollen cheek.
The slap utterly stunned the usually arrogant young miss.
Having lived a life of luxury and being doted on by all, she'd never suffered such humiliation. Tears welled up in her eyes as she broke into sobs.
Luo Cheng, however, showed no mercy, delivering another slap to her other cheek.
"Ahhh! Stop! Luo Cheng, please stop! I was wrong! I admit I was wrong!"
Seeing Luo Cheng raise his hand once more, Qi Ting burst into tears, trembling as she begged for mercy. Gone was her earlier haughty demeanor.