Chapter 364 - 269: Rebellion Against a Half-step Grandmaster
Blood Shadow glared deadly at Han Feng, who was hovering in mid-air, his eyes a mixture of relief at having survived and venomous hatred.
’I’ve been exposed.’
His first thought was not to counterattack, but to flee!
’This is Han Feng’s territory. My squad has been wiped out. Staying here is a death sentence.’
’As long as I can escape into the sea, my chances of survival are high, thanks to my Water Attribute and Secret Technique.’
’Better yet, if I could just lure this kid down for some close-quarters combat...’
Killing intent flashed through Blood Shadow’s mind.
’This kid’s Spiritual Attack is bizarre, but my Soul-Suppressing Bone Card can block it.’
’Without that move, what’s a little Meridian Passage Realm brat to me up close? He’ll be mine for the slaughter!’
He pushed off with his feet, his entire body becoming a crimson blur as he sprinted toward the pier.
"Trying to run?"
Han Feng snorted, and the "Escapee" thruster on his back instantly spewed blinding blue flames.
"Stop him! He’s a fiend from the Evil Cult!"
"Don’t let him escape! There’s a huge reward for capturing him!"
Not far away, a squad from a Mercenary Corps saw Blood Shadow charging over, and the eyes of their burly leader instantly reddened with greed.
In his eyes, this wasn’t some terrifying expert; he was a walking pile of Contribution Points.
"Get out of my way!"
A vicious light erupted in Blood Shadow’s eyes, and he showed no intention of slowing down.
Facing the seven or eight Enlightenment Realm mercenaries swinging their Alloy Battle Sabers at him, he simply gave a casual wave of his sleeve.
BOOM!
A wave of dark red, viscous energy shot out like an unstoppable tidal wave.
Those mercenaries, who usually fancied themselves experts, were struck as if hit head-on by a speeding truck, not even having time to scream.
They were sent flying like rag dolls, violently spewing blood in mid-air as the sickening crunch of their shattering bones echoed clearly.
A single move.
Eight skilled Enlightenment Realm experts, all crippled!
This was the terrifying combat strength of a Half-Step Tier Four expert, one who had been enhanced by Evil Techniques.
Without a single glance at the ants who had blocked his path, Blood Shadow pushed off again, his body blurring into a crimson streak as he shot straight for the sea beyond the pier.
Once he reached the water, not even an Immortal would be able to find him, thanks to his Water Attribute Turtle Breath Technique.
However, just as he was about to burst past the edge of the square, a sharp, piercing whistle suddenly sounded behind him.
Fast!
Unbelievably fast!
It was Han Feng’s "Broken Star" Flying Sword.
Empowered by the Sword Control Technique, the Tier Three Top Grade Spiritual Soldier had broken Mach 3, homing in on the back of Blood Shadow’s head with lethal intent.
"A petty trick!"
Blood Shadow didn’t even turn his head, his stride not faltering in the slightest.
He gripped his saber in a reverse hold and, the instant before the Flying Sword could pierce his skull, swung backward with impeccable precision, as if he had eyes in the back of his head.
CLANG!
The explosive sound of metal striking metal rang out.
The Flying Sword, powerful enough to pierce an alloy steel plate, was sent tumbling sideways through the air by his slash, only managing to stabilize after several rotations.
Han Feng raised an eyebrow.
’What keen Perception.’
’This guy doesn’t have Divine Sense, but his ability to sense energy flows within a three-foot radius has been honed to an incredible degree. He’s like an old spider that’s been perfecting its web for decades.’
’If one move isn’t enough, I’ll just have to use a few more.’
Hovering in mid-air, Han Feng formed a hand seal.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
A dozen streams of silvery-white Sword Qi shot from his fingertips, sealing off all of Blood Shadow’s possible escape routes.
At the same time, the "Broken Star" Flying Sword, which had just been knocked aside, changed direction and mixed in with the dense shower of Sword Qi, silently stabbing toward Blood Shadow’s lower back.
This combination blended feints with real attacks. A single moment of hesitation would have gotten him skewered like a porcupine on the spot.
But Blood Shadow’s response once again surprised Han Feng.
As he ran, the blood-red qi around him surged, instantly condensing on his skin to form a seemingly solid suit of dark red armor.
He completely ignored the streams of Sword Qi—each sharp enough to slice through metal and jade—letting them strike his Blood Armor and send a shower of sparks into the air.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
The Sword Qi shattered, leaving only a few white marks on the Blood Armor.
As for the deadliest threat hidden within the barrage, the "Broken Star" Flying Sword, Blood Shadow once again swung his saber in a reverse-handed slash.
Precise, ruthless, and without a single wasted motion.
CLANG!
The Flying Sword was sent flying once again.
"Han Feng! Is this all you’ve got?"
Blood Shadow used the Rebound from the blow to accelerate even further, a mocking sneer plastered across his pale, sinister face.
"Besides that little Spiritual Attack of yours, what else do you have? Your attacks can’t even scratch my itches!"
"Stop wasting your energy! I’m leaving, and you can’t stop me!"
Before his voice had even faded, he had already reached the edge of the pier, less than a hundred meters from the water.
Han Feng watched the man’s arrogant back, his own expression growing even calmer.
’His keen energy sense has formed something like a precognitive field, almost like Divine Sense... My long-range Flying Sword and Sword Qi can keep him busy, but they can’t land a fatal blow.’
’He’s relying on his explosive power in close combat, betting I won’t dare get near him... In that case, I’ll grant your wish.’
As the thought crossed his mind, a cold smile touched Han Feng’s lips.
With his Small Success Level Sword Control Technique pushing the "Escapee" to its limits, Han Feng transformed into a black meteor, overtaking his foe in an instant and smashing down directly in Blood Shadow’s path.
BAM!
Dust and debris flew into the air.
Seeing that Han Feng had actually dared to land, Blood Shadow was stunned for a moment before becoming overjoyed.
"You idiot! You actually dared to come down!"
He had been worried that the other man would just stay in the air, leaving him with no opportunity to attack.
And now, the brat had served himself up on a silver platter!
Without his Spiritual Attack, his Flying Sword, or his range advantage, what was a mere Meridian Passage Realm whelp before a Half-step Grandmaster like him? He was nothing more than a lamb to the slaughter.