Chapter 228: A Spirit Worthy of Note

Lin Feng's figure shot like lightning, pursuing relentlessly.

Although that black bear fled very quickly, under Lin Feng's relentless pursuit and fierce assault, it gradually showed signs of fatigue.

Yet Lin Feng vaguely sensed something was off.

This black bear had turned and fled without ever properly crossing swords with him.

This seemed...

Before long, that black bear burrowed into a dense forest.

Lin Feng was wary in his heart, yet he did not stop his steps.

It wasn't easy to come across a black bear that could speak human language; he estimated it should know the whereabouts of Tianyuan Cloud City.

The purpose of Lin Feng's coming here was Tianyuan Cloud City, so of course he could not miss the chance to obtain information.

As he went deeper, the surroundings grew increasingly bizarre.

In this dense forest, the trees were actually quite sparse; instead there were quite a few trunks formed of emerald-green jade, the kind easily mistaken by people for great trees.

On the ground, moreover, were covered strange patterns, as if meticulously carved.

Suddenly that black bear's figure flashed, vanishing into a hidden Cave.

Lin Feng stopped his steps, a cold glint flashing through his eyes.

This black bear seemed to have deliberately lured Lin Feng over.

"As expected, its spiritual intelligence is no mean feat!"

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, the corners of his mouth curving into a smile.

He was seen stepping into the Cave without the slightest hesitation.

In an instant, a scorching hot breath surged toward him.

The Cave stretched in all directions like a labyrinth, every passage radiating a different heat, as if this place were the outlet of the earth's molten core.

At the same time, that black bear's voice echoed from deep within the Cave: "Hmph! Human, you think you can catch me? This is my territory — once you come in, you won't get out!"

Lin Feng gave a cold snort; the Tianhong Sword in his hand blazed brilliantly, and with one slash, Sword Qi surged forth like a dragon.

This Sword Qi traveled swiftly through the passage, and before long it found that black bear.

"Roar!"

With a furious bellow, that black bear's position was exposed.

Lin Feng followed right behind, appearing directly before the black bear.

This sight gave that black bear a great shock; it had not expected Lin Feng to find its location so quickly.

It was seen clapping both palms together, then slamming them straight toward Lin Feng.

This strike could probably smash a mountain peak into powder.

A flash of Golden Light appeared on Lin Feng's body, and the Tianhong Sword in his hand casually slashed out a streak of Sword Qi.

But that black bear actually forcibly shattered the Sword Qi apart.

The black bear roared: "Human, you're nothing special either!"

At this moment, surging Sword Qi welled up on Lin Feng's body; he grinned and said with a smile: "Is that so?"

"Then try this sword strike!"

Blue veins bulged on Lin Feng's arm as he instantly released surging Spirit Qi; in a flash, vast Sword Qi swept toward the black bear — at this moment, that black bear's legs involuntarily went weak, nearly buckling to the ground.

Clearly, Lin Feng's strength made it feel unprecedented pressure.

"Human, you... you stop!"

The black bear roared furiously, but Lin Feng had not the slightest intention of holding back.

Seeing this, that black bear immediately turned and fled.

"You can't escape!" Lin Feng pressed forward step by step, a fierce, vicious light glinting in his eyes.

Just then, a thunderous rumble suddenly came from deep within the Cave.

In but an instant, in the area where the black bear had just been, several holes appeared in the ground, thick fire Qi surging within them, and then fierce flames violently erupted.

The flames surged like dragons, instantly engulfing Lin Feng.

Seeing this, the black bear gloated as it spoke in human tongue: "Hahaha, now you're dead for sure!"

"Foolish human, you think this great king would fear you?"

"Luring you here was simply to use this Heaven-Splitting Earth Fire to burn you clean!"

"This great king hasn't tasted roasted human flesh in ages — today I'll have a taste of yours!"

The black bear laughed arrogantly; its massive body in this Cave showed not the slightest incongruity.

And that exaggerated laughter, so very human-like, was enough to prove its extraordinary spiritual intelligence.

This Demon Beast's spiritual intelligence was in no way inferior to a human's.

It had shown cowardice at every turn, when in fact it was luring Lin Feng over for a one-strike kill.

Such scheming was truly terrifying.

The flames roared fiercely, and Lin Feng became a black speck within them.

Before long, the flames erupting from the holes began to dissipate, and that black bear looked over with full anticipation.

But to its shock, once the flames cleared, Lin Feng stood in his original spot completely unharmed.

There wasn't even a single scorch mark on his body.

"This... this is impossible!" The black bear opened its mouth, a mouthful of yellow teeth revealed.

That exaggerated expression made the heart instinctively fearful.

At this moment, the corner of Lin Feng's mouth curved into a cold smile as he said slowly: "Petty tricks, and you dare show them off before me?"

"When it comes to playing with fire, you're no match for me."

The black bear's pupils contracted sharply, and an unprecedented fear surged within it.

It turned and fled, this time truly certain it was no match for Lin Feng.

It was completely out of tricks!

But at this moment, the cave entrance had already been blocked by Lin Feng.

Lin Feng slowly sheathed the Tianhong Sword. Saint Fire gathered in his left hand, while his right hand summoned Burning Heaven Immortal Wrath. The two flames leapt in his palms like two brilliant stars.

"I'll send you a stroke of fortune." Lin Feng grinned, and that playful expression made the black bear turn pale with fright.

The next moment, Lin Feng pressed his palms together, and the two flames instantly merged into a giant Fire Lotus.

The Fire Lotus blazed into the world, spinning as it flew straight toward the black bear.

The black bear was terrified beyond measure; it had never seen such a horrifying flame attack.

Wherever the Fire Lotus passed, the cave walls melted, and the air itself seemed to ignite.

The black bear struggled desperately, but to no avail.

With a thunderous boom, the Fire Lotus struck the black bear. In the blink of an eye, the black bear was already charred black all over, continuously letting out shrill, wretched howls from its mouth.

"G… Great King, spare me!"

The might of the Fire Lotus made the black bear feel its end was near, so it immediately began begging for mercy.

The corner of Lin Feng's mouth curled up. This beast actually knows it's about to die?

"I just wanted to ask for directions. You were the one being stupid." Lin Feng said coldly with a sneer.

"Tell me, where is Tianyuan Cloud City!"

Hearing these words, the black bear was startled.

Lin Feng was actually looking for Tianyuan Cloud City!

"I'll talk, I'll talk! Tianyuan Cloud City is in the sky, but I don't know the exact location!" Under the burning of the flames, the black bear finally broke down.

Lin Feng's gaze turned cold, and he said icily: "Do I look easy to fool?"

At this moment, Lin Feng clenched his fist, and two more flames blazed to life.

The black bear was terrified beyond measure, and within the flames it howled frantically: "Great King, I absolutely did not lie to you. Tianyuan Cloud City really is in the sky!"

"It's a cloud city, on the clouds, and the clouds are in the sky. I didn't lie to you!"

The black bear's words made Lin Feng lose his patience.

He was seen continuing to control the flames, continuing to scorch the black bear.

"If you don't believe me, you can wait two days. Tianyuan Cloud City drifts about unpredictably; it can only be found by luck."

"If I'm lying to you, you can kill me then and it won't be too late!"

The black bear spoke in human tongue, and its words made Lin Feng furrow his brow involuntarily.

Although he didn't believe it in his heart, the black bear had already been burned to such a state, so it probably wasn't lying.