Free Web NovelChapter 258: Chapter 258: The Earth Rank Fighter Who Plays with Hidden Weapons _1
The enforcers of the Martial Artist Association were not there just to fill their ranks; each of them possessed unique skills.
After careful observation, Ye Ming discovered that amongst the crowd, there were actually two Earth Rank Experts and three Great Grandmasters hiding.
Facing such enemies, Ye Ming did not hold much hope for victory in his heart.
However, with the battle imminent, Ye Ming could not show any signs of fear.
At that moment, Ye Ming lowered his voice and said to Elder Wang standing behind him, "The moment I start fighting, you lead everyone away immediately!"
"Mr. Ye, I can lend you a helping hand!" Elder Wang said confidently.
Ye Ming shook his head, "Elder Wang, please do as I say. Your staying here won’t help me, but will rather hinder me. All you need to do is to ensure Le Le is taken away safely."
He was not trying to discourage Elder Wang; the situation at hand simply did not allow it.
Elder Wang’s strength was at most that of a Great Grandmaster; he could fend off some weaker opponents, but that was hardly significant.
If Ye Ming were to fight alone, he could engage boldly and without reservation.
Elder Wang took a deep breath; the first time he met Ye Ming, he had thought there might come a day like this. What he had not anticipated was how quickly this day would arrive; in the blink of an eye, he was no match for Ye Ming.
"The younger generation is to be feared!" Elder Wang muttered before he intended to leave with Xu Zhendong and Xu Lele.
This moment was the perfect opportunity for their escape.
Yet, Xu Lele bypassed Elder Wang and clung tightly to Ye Ming’s side, "I won’t go anywhere. I’m staying with Ye Ming!"
Her eyes were red, and her attitude was resolute, not listening to persuasion.
Elder Wang showed a troubled expression and hurriedly explained, "Miss Xu, we need to cherish the opportunity Mr. Ye is fighting to get for us!"
"You must not let his kindness be in vain!"
He spoke with reason, but at the moment, Xu Lele would not listen.
Seeing her so determined, Elder Wang sighed helplessly, "Forgive me!"
As a retainer of the Xu Family, it was his responsibility to lead his employer away from danger.
After saying this, he forcefully took Xu Lele away, not loosening his grip despite her struggles.
Once they had left, Ye Ming was free from worry and made his preparations for battle.
He staunchly defended his position, pushing back anyone who tried to approach.
After another round of fighting, the crowd was repelled by Ye Ming.
At that moment, a figure leapt high from the crowd, breaking away from the rest and launched a solo attack towards Ye Ming.
"Following you softies will only slow down my strikes!"
"Just a nameless youngster, what’s there to fear?"
The one who jumped out was an Earth Rank Fighter, naturally carrying himself with pride.
With his arrival came a powerful force bearing down on Ye Ming.
Ye Ming let out a cold laugh, "An Earth Rank Fighter, what a pity! You are still no match for me!"
Having fought against Earth Rank Fighters several times before, Ye Ming’s combat experience was quite rich.
He leapt up to meet the challenge head-on.
The two figures clashed mid-air, colliding violently.
After a loud crash, Ye Ming landed firmly, while the Earth Rank Fighter flew backward like a kite with its string cut.
Upon hitting the ground, the Earth Rank Fighter spat out a mouthful of blood and showed no signs of life.
A roar of anger burst from the crowd.
"Kill him!"
Ye Ming’s actions did not scare the others; instead, they further ignited their fighting spirit.
Because the person Ye Ming had killed was an old and respected predecessor from the Martial Artist Association, who died a particularly gruesome death, it would inevitably ignite their anger.
Just as Jiang Long had said, they were dozens strong, but Ye Ming stood alone. Even if they used wave after wave of attacks against Ye Ming, he would eventually be overwhelmed.
"I’m up next!"
Another Great Grandmaster charged forward, a long saber in hand, slashing at Ye Ming’s head.
Ye Ming shifted his footing, retreating slightly to sidestep the attack, then threw a punch out.
The opponent’s body was sent flying as well, his long saber clattering to the ground at Ye Ming’s feet.
"Bring it on!"
Ye Ming roared, like a Killer God incarnate.
At that moment, another Earth Rank Fighter within the crowd made his move.
He was the only remaining enemy that was difficult for Ye Ming to handle, and Ye Ming’s attention had been on him the whole time.
At this time, instead of attacking rashly, he quietly shifted to the very back of the crowd.
"So much for an Earth Rank Fighter, is that all the courage you’ve got? Disgraceful!"
Ye Ming let out a cold snort, saying disdainfully.
However, the reason the man did this was not because he was afraid of Ye Ming, but rather he had another plan.
He took two darts from his pocket and threw them amidst the crowd, taking advantage of the chaos.
The darts were cloaked in True Qi.
Set aloft by the True Qi, the darts seem to gain eyesight, tracing a graceful arc in midair, headed straight for Ye Ming.
Ye Ming’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sense of foreboding rising within him.
The trajectory of the darts was exceptionally tricky, leaving Ye Ming uncertain of how to defend.
An Earth Rank Expert skilled with hidden weapons was something he had not encountered before, leaving him severely lacking in combat experience.
Nevertheless, Ye Ming wasn’t about to let the opponent harm him.
Just as the darts were about to make contact, Ye Ming rolled on the ground, dodging the two darts in a most inelegant manner.
With a whoosh, the darts whisked past, striking the ground before him.
The tiny darts had created a huge crater in the ground, sending a shiver of dread through Ye Ming.
If the darts had struck him, the consequences would have been catastrophic.
Seeing Ye Ming in such a disheveled state, the enemy seemed to realize something.
"This bastard has no clue how to deal with hidden weapons. Let’s not be hasty to attack, use your hidden weapons instead!" he said.
As a Hidden Weapons Master from the Martial Artist Association, he was highly respected by everyone.
The crowd immediately began to pull out their hidden weapons, maintaining a distance from Ye Ming.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Three steel needles flew towards Ye Ming, aimed directly at the center of his forehead.
Ye Ming crouched down clumsily just in time to avoid the needles, only to have another two steel beads fly towards him, targeting his vital areas. frёewebηovel.cѳm
Although the others didn’t have the mastery of the Hidden Weapons Expert, their launched weapons were still quite accurate, causing Ye Ming serious difficulty.
He rolled again to dodge, and then picked up the long saber from the ground, spinning it in front of him to create a defensive line that deflected the incoming hidden weapons.
"Do you really think, as a Hidden Weapons Master, I only have this much skill?"
At that moment, the Earth Rank Expert in the crowd revealed a casual smile.
He produced two steel beads in his hand, each wrapped in a thick layer of True Qi, spinning continuously.
"With this move, I don’t believe you’ll be able to block it!"
