I Only Stomp on Weaklings

The words just now were merely to stall for time, in order to reach the best state.

If Xie Jianqiu agrees, naturally it would be a joy for all. If possible, he doesn’t want to desperately fight against a First Grade with a bloody edge.

However, if this old man insists on seeking death, then it’s not his fault.

"Ha!"

Xie Jianqiu laughed angrily; he was underestimated by this kid. "Very well, boy, today I’ll show you the gap between First and Second Grade!"

His figure flickered and disappeared from his original spot.

In the next instant, he was already in front of Chen Ming, a punch thrown out.

To save Gang Yuan, he decided to make it a quick battle.

Don’t be fooled by his earlier attacks with Sword Gang; in truth, the most powerful attack of a First Grade expert is close combat.

With one punch, even a Second Grade would die on the spot.

"Huh?"

This punch, however, hit empty space.

That kid unexpectedly escaped his sense lock in an instant, as if vanishing into thin air.

"How is this possible?"

Xie Jianqiu was greatly shocked; the Divine Sense of a First Grade naturally surpasses a Second Grade, not to mention this kid just broke through to Second Grade, how strong could his Divine Sense be?

Could it be that this kid has some kind of treasure?

In the turn of his mind, he again captured the opponent’s fluctuation. "You cannot escape!"

Xie Jianqiu again charged over.

...

"Wa—"

Jiang Yingxue, not far away, couldn’t hold back anymore after hearing Chen Ming’s words; her legs weakened, and she sat on the ground, crying.

Just now, she was extremely scared in her heart, afraid that Chen Ming would really disregard her life, afraid of falling into the hands of that old lecher, afraid...

She didn’t even know where she found the courage to say those words.

"Chen Ming... wuwuwu... this time you did not fail me... I, Jiang Yingxue... will not fail you in this life!"

At this moment, Jiang Yingxue swore in her heart, then wiped her tears forcefully, and took out the sword Chen Ming had entrusted her to keep, pulling it out.

The sword was only half, but it was enough.

She held the sword horizontally in front of her neck; the edge hadn’t touch the skin, but she felt a sharp pain.

Ugh, so painful.

"Don’t be afraid, Jiang Yingxue, be brave; Brother Chen dared to fight a First Grade expert for you. What do you have to fear?"

She fiercely held back the tears, cheering herself up in her heart, "On the path to the netherworld, there’s Brother Chen for company."

"In a moment, act decisively, draw forcefully... must not fall into the hands of that damned old thief and be humiliated!"

As she thought, she looked up, eyes wide, searching for the trace of the two fighting.

But she could see nothing.

She felt two terrifying auras ahead, but only faintly captured the shadows of both, yet couldn’t clearly see who those shadows were.

Such level of battle had already exceeded her understanding.

No, I must think of a way to help him!

Jiang Yingxue made a certain determination in her heart.

...

"Damn it!"

The more Xie Jianqiu fought, the more astonished he became; that kid’s speed was not inferior to his.

No, it was beyond his.

If it weren’t for his Divine Sense being far beyond the opponent, he would probably not even know that kid’s location, only being passively attacked.

However, the current situation was not much better.

He couldn’t hit the opponent, only expending his strength in vain.

Xie Jianqiu became ruthless in his heart, "Let’s see who can outlast whom!"

He believed, with the kid using such a Body Technique, the consumption must be greater than his. As long as the opponent’s Gang Yuan runs out, he would easily take his life then!

"Old thief, release Brother Chen quickly, or I’ll die here now."

Suddenly, the girl’s voice was heard from the side.

Xie Jianqiu swept his Divine Sense, seeing her holding a short blade across her neck. He was slightly startled in his heart.

"I’ll count to three, three, two..."

Humph!

He snorted coldly, the next second he appeared beside Jiang Yingxue, reached out to clamp the broken sword, sneered in his heart; merely a Sixth Grade, actually trying to threaten—

Not good!

At this moment, inexplicably, he felt anxious in his heart, a huge sense of crisis surged forth.

With a whiz!

Xie Jianqiu felt a coolness in two fingers, the broken sword weirdly moved by itself, severing his fingers.

Unparalleled Divine Weapon?

He was shocked in his heart, seeing the broken sword flying towards his chest, immediately dodging away. But at this time, his back felt cold. A sword tip protruded from his chest.

"Ah—"

He emitted an exceedingly miserable cry; the next second, the sword light flashed, the head rolled off the neck, and a large amount of blood spurted from the cavity.

This so-called First Grade expert died an extremely disgraceful death.

He could never have imagined the broken sword in the girl’s hand was an Unparalleled Divine Weapon, and took the initiative to clamp it. You should know, Unparalleled Divine Weapons specifically break through Protective Essence.

Moreover, this Divine Weapon was master-possessed; while dodging the Divine Weapon, he ignored Chen Ming nearby, thus meeting his demise.

[You killed an enemy of LV97, gaining 2 million experience points.]

When Chen Ming saw the prompt, he still couldn’t believe it; such a formidable First Grade expert was killed by himself just like that.

"Brother Chen!"

At this time, Jiang Yingxue plunged herself into his embrace, using all her strength to tightly hug him, and cried aloud.

This time, Chen Ming did not push her away.

Honestly, for slaying this villain, she had at least thirty percent contribution. Had she not gone to commit suicide causing Xie Jianqiu to fear her death, and proactively grab the "Mingfeng Sword," he could never have killed this First Grade expert so easily.

Even broken, the "Mingfeng Sword" retained some spirituality, and the ninth tier "Artifact Control Technique" was enough to drive it for some simple attacks.

At this moment, Chen Ming noticed something tightly clutched in Xie Jianqiu’s other hand, he grabbed it with a lift of his hand.

It was a jade talisman, icy to the touch, and he didn’t know what it was.

However, since Xie Jianqiu valued it so much, holding it during a battle, it must be something important.

"Brother Gu’s tactics are impressive."

Then, from nearby came a low voice, Chen Ming swiftly turned to see Nie Hongyi appear out of nowhere, standing nearby, looking at him with a peculiar gaze, "As expected, I didn’t misjudge you. You are even more outstanding than I imagined. Breaking through in battle, killing a First Grade as a Second Grade!"

Chen Ming protected Jiang Yingxue behind him, hid the jade talisman, and said lightly, "Miss Nie is the truly skilled one, continuously observing the tiger fight from the hill. You guessed this old thief would hide here long ago, didn’t you?"

Nie Hongyi was silent for several breaths, then said, "To be honest, when I was young, a powerful restriction was implanted by my master inside me, and this old thief used that restriction against me. So, I had to be cautious, and ask Brother Gu’s forgiveness."

"So that’s how it is, it’s understandable then,"

A fake smile floated on Chen Ming’s face.

PS: Second update, asking for monthly tickets.