Free Web NovelChapter 164: Chapter 116: Killing the Mage
BAM!!
With a muffled explosion, the old man in black was sent flying backward, his feet lifted off the ground by the force of the punch.
But just as he was about to smash into the wall...
"Sort!"
VMMM!
As the strange syllable was uttered, an invisible force erupted.
His body seemed to become as pliant as a piece of soft cloth.
The moment he hit the wall, he made no sound at all. Instead, he twisted his body in an unbelievable manner, seemingly using the impact to stabilize his center of gravity before landing smoothly.
He even managed to raise a hand and adjust his wide-brimmed black hat, which had nearly fallen off, projecting an air of casual ease.
"Ahem..."
He coughed again.
He supported himself with the redwood cane in his right hand. As he lowered his left, a white handkerchief reappeared in it as if by magic.
"The peak of the Professional Level... Heh heh. As expected of a chosen vessel. Your progress is truly astounding."
His murky eyes had become utterly profound. He stared at the stoic Lu Chao. "If I hadn’t come today, I’m afraid it would have become quite difficult to deal with you."
"However, I’m very curious."
Instead of rushing to attack, he continued speaking.
Lu Chao felt a strange sensation in his left hand. Looking down, he saw the silver blade he was gripping suddenly transform into a withered yellow leaf.
"How on earth did you recognize me?"
The curious, aged voice reached his ears. Lu Chao narrowed his eyes slightly, then clenched his fist.
He crushed the transformed leaf in his hand to dust, which slowly scattered as he opened his fist.
He looked across at the old man again. An invisible panel had already materialized, displaying numerous notifications.
[Carbon-Based Human]
[Life Energy: 72 (Moderate Injury/Corrosion)]
[Consumption Effect: A carbon-based human who worships a High-Dimensional Demon God. Has received a Demon God’s blessing and possesses one-thousandth of an Elemental Demon’s bloodline (the bloodline’s power has been exhausted by a special ritual). Master of various forms of Magic. Consuming their flesh and blood essence may implant a seed of corruption...] ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
An injured Elite Level expert, at least as strong as Qiu Shan.
In fact, judging from this information, he was even a cut above, exactly like the member of the God-Worshiping Church he had killed before.
"To think the Superpower Bureau let one slip through the net," Lu Chao said calmly, his blade-like gaze fixed on his opponent.
He had sensed something was off back in the vehicle. He was also certain that some kind of marker had been placed on him.
Otherwise, how could these members of the God-Worshiping Church find him time and time again?
’Rather than passively hide, I might as well seize this chance to strike and put an end to this once and for all.’
"One that slipped through the net... ahem."
Letting out a light cough, the old man in black met his gaze, a flicker of mockery in his eyes.
’Am I being underestimated?’
"Interesting."
VMMM!
He suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Lu Chao.
The white handkerchief in his left hand instantly disappeared, replaced by a ball of fire.
WHOOSH!
He thrust his left palm forward, and the fireball tore through the air, hurtling straight for Lu Chao.
THUD!
His eyes turning cold, Lu Chao lunged forward, his body dropping low.
He ducked low, dodging the fireball just as a thunderous explosion erupted behind him.
BOOM!!
The ground shook, and the surrounding buildings trembled slightly.
The concrete within a half-meter radius was scorched black by the intense heat, and several long, thin cracks spiderwebbed across its surface.
All of this registered in Lu Chao’s peripheral vision.
Then, his gaze locked onto the old man in black by the opposite wall.
He charged, his right fist gathering immense Martial Arts Power as he hurtled toward his opponent.
WHOOSH!!
The air tore.
The rushing wind stung the ears as his ash-white fist slammed into his opponent like a cannonball.
BAM!!
However, Lu Chao’s vision swam. He saw his opponent’s body explode, scattering into countless thin black threads that melted into the shadows.
Mentally jolted, he glanced out of the corner of his eye.
Somehow, his opponent had appeared behind him. It was as if he had punched an illusion, or perhaps it was just a trick of his own mind.
"Rooh!"
In that instant, the strange syllable was uttered. It seemed to carry a special power, like a demonic voice that could interfere with one’s mind.
Lu Chao’s body stiffened.
He felt his mind splitting apart as countless whispers drilled into his brain, shredding his nerves.
"It’s over," the old man in black said flatly, his outstretched palm aiming for the center of Lu Chao’s back.
A black aura, visible to the naked eye, condensed in his palm, forming what looked like a sharp claw ready to tear through flesh and rip out Lu Chao’s heart.
But in the next instant...
CLANG!!
Lu Chao suddenly twisted around, his left arm bent at the elbow to form a shield in front of him.
A ring of white shockwaves erupted from the point of impact. It was as if steel claws had struck a stone shield, producing a sharp clang. The attack was stopped cold, unable to break through.
"Oh?"
The old man in black frowned and looked at him.
Lu Chao’s expression was unchanged, but his eyes seemed to burn with fire. It was as if he had visualized a sun in his mind, suppressing the mental attack.
"This is..."
WHOOSH!!
Before he could react, a wave of energy roiled forth, surging like a great tide.
The old man looked down to see Lu Chao’s left fist, drawn back to his waist and charged with immense power, blasting forward with overwhelming force.
Stacked Force Fist: Second Force!
BAM!!
The fist landed!
A muffled boom erupted, but the punch failed to make contact with his opponent’s body.
In his peripheral vision, Lu Chao saw that the old man had, at some point, brought the redwood cane up horizontally with both hands. Held before his chest, it had deflected the multi-ton impact of the blow.
"A spiritual cultivation technique?"
The old man in black narrowed his eyes slightly and suddenly said.
Lu Chao’s eyes grew cold. He hadn’t expected his secret to be discovered after visualizing the Crimson Fire sun just once.
In that instant, their eyes met. The old man’s gaze was filled with greed, his guess now confirmed.
In response, Lu Chao’s voice was grim.
"Looks like I really can’t let you leave here alive."
