Free Web NovelChapter 1124: Chapter 1095: Kill Him
Hoo... Just as Yelu Shou was about to hit the target, a fierce wind suddenly echoed, and the shadowy figure’s falling body unexpectedly dodged again with supernatural agility, slipping ghost-like under the shade of Yelu Shou’s rod, leaving only a stray piece of black cloth and a few drops of crimson blood.
"So strong!" Yelu Shou couldn’t help but exclaim, astonished at the strength of the silhouette and even more amazed by its terrifying speed, beyond comprehension.
It’s important to know that the shadow faces none other than the dark leader Yelu Shou. Without possessing a high level of prowess, it would be impossible to lead the beasts lurking in the darkness. In the world of shadows, there are no true champions; only those stronger than champions, who perpetually accept challenges yet stand undeterred, can secure that position.
This could be said to be a rule set by Yelu Shou himself, so he always maintains such a posture to secure his place, allowing the person behind him to move forward without worry.
Xiao Lin understands Yelu Shou, so he knows more than anyone about the struggles and pain that man endures on this path. Therefore, he cherishes his presence more than anyone, and now more than ever, even more than when facing Mu Rongyun, he cautiously confronts the five individuals ahead, uncertain whether their power and skills surpass or fall short of the shadow below, but he treats them as five Mu Rongyuns.
After the silhouette dodged the attack, Yelu Shou, descending from above, relentlessly struck again, his aura rapidly increasing, his speed soaring, and his offensive escalating once more. As the steel rod swung, the shadow of a hand transformed into a large net fiercely covering the shadow, sealing off all escape routes.
Ah... At the critical moment between life and death, the shadow’s eyes suddenly grew wide, its terrifyingly narrow eyes abruptly glaring, making its already unsettling face appear even more sinister and terrifying.
Simultaneously, the aura of the silhouette unexpectedly intensified under its wide eyes, its worn black robe moving autonomously, forming a small black whirlwind around it as it lunged fiercely towards the steel rod enclosing it.
At the same time, the black robe, which had scarcely left the silhouette’s body, departed at this desperate moment, allowing the shadow to take advantage of Yelu Shou’s distracted gaze to lunge downward.
Poof, poof, poof... At this moment, the shadowy rod and claw abruptly clashed, the airborne black robe, shattered under the wrathful swing, transformed into fragments floating ominously in the misty air.
However, just as the shadow avoided the peril, a sudden shout came from its side, a cold killing intent surging like a tidal wave towards its body, striking like a thunderclap. The shadow’s expression finally changed, narrowing its eyes.
Clang! Bang!
The steel rod and claws collided, cracks instantly spreading from the claw tips to the wrist guard, the terrifying power momentarily numbing the shadow’s entire right arm and discomforting its chest. Meanwhile, another afterimage deftly bypassed the shadow’s left claw, successfully striking its lower abdomen.
Eyes fiercely bulging, the shadow’s frail form was violently knocked away like a severed kite. Were it not for it desperately curling its body backward, that previous strike could have pierced its abdomen.
Yet... just as Yelu Shou’s strike succeeded and he launched another attack, the shadow, spewing blood, suddenly let out a sharp roar!
"What are you waiting for!" It turns out this person could speak! An awareness suddenly lit up in Yelu Shou’s mind; he hadn’t seen this person speak before.
Xiao Lin’s gaze trembled slightly, and simultaneously, the five individuals in front of him took action. In a blink, one of them had already floated overhead, moving swiftly like a ghost, silent and imperceptible.
"Kill him swiftly!" As Xiao Lin spoke, he was already drifting backward, and before the person landed, he delivered a palm strike to its back, a quickly flashing hand carrying a fierce wind, forcing it to seek a foothold mid-air, returning to the container from before.
"Understood, boss!" Even if Xiao Lin hadn’t said it, Yelu Shou would have made the same move. Unable to distinguish friend from foe, everyone is an enemy to him, and any relaxation or leniency could result in dire consequences!
"Who are you exactly? Why are you here? What do you intend to do?" Xiao Lin asked the five identical individuals before him, while the heavily injured shadow now seemed no different from a defenseless ordinary person to Yelu Shou. "Speak, or I’ll kill him!"
This was the final warning, yet the five figures ahead ignored Xiao Lin’s words like indifferent ghosts. Had it not been for that person’s previous shout, he might have considered them non-human; if it weren’t daytime, he’d willingly classify them as ghosts, making killing them at least not illegal.
"Guard! Kill!"
The last chance was wasted completely in the silence of these five people. With a muffled sound, it wasn’t a sharp piercing but a heavy blow; the steel rod mercilessly smashed the shadow’s head. It wasn’t that Yelu Shou was particularly ruthless, but to prevent the police from identifying these people’s origins later.
The sound of the brain bursting somewhat moved the five people opposite. The person who had just been forced back shifted slightly, turning to face Xiao Lin. His narrow eyes were cold and heartless. He raised a hand, pointing towards where Xiao Lin stood. The four people behind him immediately retreated to the edges, opening up space like a battle line for this person.
"Good! You will be the second person to die here. Let’s call you Number Two then." There was no need to guess what he was up to, Xiao Lin shouted coldly. "Shou, go find survivors, make sure you find Xiao Mu."
"Yes, boss!" Upon receiving Xiao Lin’s order, Yelu Shou swiftly left, with another layer of the command being more about pushing him to the edges, out of his way.
There was little speaking. As Number Two’s rising sinister aura filled the surrounding space with a seemingly void, ethereal mist, Xiao Lin’s slightly hunched body tensed to the extreme. As both gathered their momentum to a peak,
Roar! Accompanied by a deep bellow, both of them suddenly propelled into the air, to the surprise of the four people behind them. Xiao Lin and Number Two’s not-so-muscular bodies shot up instantly.
As they were about to approach Number Two, Xiao Lin suddenly let out a strange low growl. His charging body made some slight but unbelievable shifts in mid-air. Even though the shifts were minor, incomparable to the casual twists of the previous shadow, they successfully deviated from Number Two’s targeted attack route. At the same time, the movement of his hands reached an unprecedented speed, forming genuine afterimages in front of him, creating more than ten images.
This was Xiao Lin’s first official action since getting injured, and facing an unknown formidable adversary like Number Two, he certainly held nothing back, unleashing his full strength with a simple yet infinitely dangerous move!
But not only did Xiao Lin start by showing his ultimate strength, Number Two had a similar plan. Just as they were about to collide, Number Two’s body also made some spins, shattering the energy Xiao Lin had locked onto him. Twin red serpent swords suddenly shot out from his sleeves, like vicious snakes, flicking their crimson tongues.
The sudden strangeness was captivating, making it impossible for Xiao Lin to ignore.
Number Two let out a piercing screech. The left hand snake sword swung rapidly, though not as dazzling as Xiao Lin’s, its precise left and right curves intercepted all of Xiao Lin’s palm attacks. Meanwhile, his left hand suddenly spread wide, with the snake sword whirling sharply against his palm, sweeping towards Xiao Lin’s neck with a howling force.
Xiao Lin responded directly with a palm strike, without any hesitation! At this moment, any hesitation could lead to defeat.
Clang! A crisp sound echoed around!
The impact of palm wind against metal, along with the sounds of several physical clashes, erupted almost simultaneously. The explosive bodies of the two were temporarily suspended in the air after a short and intense collision.
Xiao Lin, who faced two serpent swords with his flesh, seemed at a disadvantage. Not deliberately dodging made a hot glow burst from Number Two’s eyes, as if every cell in his body was alive, unconsciously boosting his powerful aura a bit further.
With fervent roars, the two did not immediately charge at each other again but instead, tacitly decided to shift their battleground. Cautiously eyeing each other, their footsteps danced continuously, navigating the sturdy containers’ iron skin.
While this environment had a good battle atmosphere, movements were clearly restricted with too many disturbances. Since they had decided to fight it out fully, the open street was undoubtedly the best choice.
When the two intentionally departed the battlefield onto solid ground, they didn’t waste any words or time, darting towards each other instantly when their feet moved.
The clashing sounds of weapons and dull thuds echoed with remnants fluttering across the more spacious deck compared to above. At some point, a 40-centimeter soft sword appeared in Xiao Lin’s hand. His rapid body technique danced like a ghost in the night, playing a deadly melody, every strike seemingly a death call from the Grim Reaper.
In the intense clash, Number Two’s serpent sword spun continuously, blocking Xiao Lin’s long sword. Then, his body sank to lift Xiao Lin’s rotating right leg, his right leg traced a swirling path, suddenly reaching Xiao Lin’s left leg, hooking it to kneel on the ground before Xiao Lin could leap away.
Roar! In the moment of Xiao Lin’s imbalance, Number Two seized the opportunity to swiftly retract his serpent sword, stabbing ferociously towards Xiao Lin’s chest. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
