27: Chapter 27 Fierce Battle

Lin Tian frowned deeply.

Another one blocking the way?

He stopped in his tracks, looking coldly at the Masked Man in front of him, and said in a deep voice:

"I am Lin Tian, a Disciple of the Qingfeng Martial Arts Hall. Who are you? Why are you blocking me?"

In his opinion, by announcing the martial arts hall's name, the other party should give him some Face and retreat obediently.

The two men from the Black Wolf Gang earlier had run faster than rabbits the moment they heard he was a Disciple of the martial arts hall.

However, this time, the situation was completely different.

Upon hearing the two words "Lin Tian", the Masked Man's eyes flashed with a cold light instead:

"You are Lin Tian? I haven't found the wrong person; it's you I'm looking for."

Before the words had even faded, his figure flickered, pouncing forward like a black shadow.

The speed was astonishing; in an instant, he reached Lin Tian, his five fingers formed into claws, striking directly at his throat!

This move was extremely vicious and merciless!

Lin Tian's pupils constricted sharply.

Was he specifically targeting him?

There was no time to think; he retreated violently, barely dodging the claw.

The wind from the claw grazed his throat, and his skin burned with pain.

The Masked Man's second claw followed closely, his left hand also formed into a claw, striking at his throat again.

Lin Tian exerted force with his feet and rolled on the ground, rolling three or four meters away in a sorry state.

His body was covered in dirt, but he had finally dodged this fatal blow.

Just as he flipped over to stand up, the Masked Man pounced over again.

Lin Tian felt a surge of anger and threw a punch!

Wood Element Fist, Withered Wood Meets Spring!

The fist momentum was continuous, like entwining vines, colliding with the eagle claws.

"Bang!"

Fist and claws intersected, and a wave of Qi exploded.

Lin Tian was pushed back three steps, his arm numb. But he had blocked the blow.

The Masked Man stood still, a flash of surprise in his eyes:

"Kid, you have some strength. I wonder if you can block my Eagle Claw Technique?"

He pounced again, both claws striking together, every move intended to take his life!

Lin Tian took a deep breath and unleashed the Metal Element Fist to meet him.

Fist shadows flew, and claw winds whistled. The two fought in one place, dust swirling everywhere.

But Lin Tian quickly discovered the difference.

It was completely different from the arena battle against Sun Hao before!

Arena battles required stopping at the point of contact; both sides had reservations and held back three parts of their strength.

But the Masked Man before him aimed every move at vital points, every strike intended to take his life!

Eagle claws reached for his eyes, his throat, his heart—all lethal moves!

This was the first time Lin Tian had experienced such a life-and-death struggle, and he immediately fell into a disadvantage.

If not for the hard training over the past month, which had improved both his Metal Element Fist and Wood Element Fist, he might have already died three times.

He unleashed the Wood Element Fist with all his might, the fist momentum continuous like a forest, desperately blocking the opponent's offensive.

But this couldn't go on; he could only defend passively, and there would eventually be a time when he couldn't block.

He had to counterattack!

Just as he was thinking this, the Masked Man suddenly changed his move.

He feinted with his right claw, but his left claw launched a sneak attack from below, grabbing fiercely onto Lin Tian's left arm.

"Sshh—"

Clothing tore, flesh split open, and five bloodstains were shocking to behold.

Lin Tian gasped in pain, cold sweat instantly breaking out on his forehead.

But this pain also completely enraged him.

His eyes turned red, and with an angry roar, he advanced instead of retreating!

The Wood Element Fist suddenly changed into the Metal Element Fist!

Metal Element Fist, Golden Spears and Iron Horses!

On the fist tip, the golden Qi and blood radiance shone blindingly, like a long spear thrusting out, unstoppable!

The Masked Man waved his claws to block, and the moment fist and claw collided, his expression changed drastically.

"Boom!"

A violent force transmitted from the fist, shattering the webbing between his thumb and index finger, making his entire arm numb and painful.

He retreated five or six steps, his Qi and blood churning, nearly spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Metal Element Fist at Major Achievement?

How is that possible!

He widened his eyes, staring fixedly at Lin Tian, his eyes filled with disbelief.

How old is this kid? Not even twenty! How could he have practiced the Metal Element Fist to the Major Achievement Realm?

Even if he started practicing from his mother's womb, it wouldn't be this fast!

However, Lin Tian did not give him time to be shocked.

Metal Element Fist, Metal and Stone Open!

The fist fell like a giant axe, carrying an Aura capable of destroying heaven and earth.

The Masked Man hurriedly dodged, but was still grazed on the shoulder by the fist wind, stumbling backward.

Metal Element Fist, Vajra Glare!

Both fists came out together, like an angry Vajra, smashing down with a boom!

The Masked Man tried his best to resist, but was sent flying backward, vomiting blood.

His Face was pale, and only one thought remained in his mind:

Escape!

Must escape!

This kid is too weird!

He turned and ran, his figure turning into a black shadow, darting toward the woods by the roadside.

How could Lin Tian let him escape?

Left hand Wood Element Fist, Soft Branches Entwine Vines!

The fist momentum was gentle, like vines coiling upward, instantly wrapping around the Masked Man's ankle.

With a tug of that soft force, the Masked Man stumbled, his speed greatly reduced.

Right hand Metal Element Fist, Golden Dragon Impact!

The punch came out like a Dragon, carrying an unstoppable Aura, slamming fiercely into the Masked Man's back!

"Crack!"

The sound of bones shattering was clearly audible.

The Masked Man flew out, hit a large tree, bounced back, and fell heavily to the ground.

He vomited blood in large mouthfuls, his chest collapsed, his eyes wide open, staring fixedly at Lin Tian.

His lips moved, as if wanting to say something.

But in the end, he didn't say anything.

His head tilted to the side, and he breathed his last.