Chapter 501 - Rock Spikes

Adam had taken over hundreds of Advanced Cultivators and taken down 4 Master Cultivators with ease, destroying everything that the boss of the Black Dragon Gang had built over many years. Everything he had worked so hard for and wanted to one day use to achieve his aims, to dominate the entire country, had been taken away from him right before his eyes.

Facing off against Adam who stood opposite him nonchalantly, he couldn't help but be amazed by such an individual, who appeared young, and yet was already so skilled and capable.

From underground, using Earth Burrowing Concealment that would allow him to stay underground for long periods of time and become one with the earth, so that his presence can't be detected, he had been observing what happened above ground.

Although he couldn't see anything, with his spiritual sense he would have a pretty good idea of what had been occurring above ground, and since Adam hadn't thought to look underground for him, he had been able to do so without being detected.

So he knew that Adam was incredible and probably much more powerful than he was, however after he did so much already, it must have taken a toll on him, especially the controlling of his troops.

Adam seemed to have the power to control others and with his powerful aura, frightening killing intent and an unusual ability that he had never seen before, but it also seemed to be very straining and difficult.

It was clear even by looking at Adam that he had been drained by doing so, and in all honesty, he was right. Using the King Ring and Charm Skill to control hundreds of Advanced Cultivators and make them all completely obedient and loyal to him was a big feat, and was difficult for him to do.

His body was feeling slightly sluggish and weak, while his energy reserves were quite low, however, Adam was still confident and that was far from enough to make him vulnerable. While with the Devouring Death Daggers, as long as he could cut his opponent, he would never become fatigued.

"You became too arrogant and dared to control so many people in front of me without a care in the world. You have underestimated me far too much, and now I finally know who you are. You are the one that calls himself Death aren't you?" realised the Head of the Black Dragon Gang.

He fit the brief description and had also displayed the same power, to be able to control dozens, while someone as powerful as Adam was very likely to be on the Top Cultivator Ranking, so Death was the most likely option.

"That may be true. Are you scared now that you know who I am?" asked Adam nonchalantly, not really caring about his alias, merely using it to strike fear in those that think about targeting his faction.

"Hmph. You are far too young and inexperienced to face me, and after you have weakened and tired yourself, defeating you will be easy. But after I beat you up, I will spare you if you submit to me and form a Martial Pact with me," he scoffed in response to Adam's question.

A Martial Pact was essentially a vow that one would make, and if one broke that vow, their External and Internal Cultivation would be crushed, essentially making them a cripple. It was an ancient technique that was rarely used, but since most martial artists made sure to keep their word, Martial Pacts were very useful to ensure that they did.

Adam smiled and reassured him that if he managed to defeat him, he would do anything he wanted, but he also made it clear that if he won, he would kill him.

"Wow, you're a feisty one aren't you. Despite being weakened and fatigued, you still dare to make such outlandish claims. I admit that you at your full power will be difficult for me to face, but now crushing you will be easy. And even if you were somehow able to defeat me, I can escape and hide underground whenever I please and you wouldn't be able to do anything about it," he stated as he placed his hands on the ground.

After he did, suddenly large spikes of rock burst up from the ground, and Adam was able to narrowly avoid them, but was impressed by his opponent. He was yet to have faced someone that was so skilled and powerful when it came to the use of the Earth Element, while he also seemed to be skilled in combat.

Even though the Boss of the Black Dragon Gang's attack missed, it blocked Adam's field of vision for a split second and it also allowed him to begin to manipulate the terrain however he pleased.

However, he hadn't accounted for Adam's Step Skip Skill that was a Unique Skill like no other and allowed him to appear behind his opponent instantaneously. Then with his Devouring Death Daggers that he had summoned in hand, Adam slashed his back, drawing the blood he had been looking for.

Immediately after doing so, he felt a rush of energy, vitality and strength enter his body, while the Black Dragon Gang's head felt drained and weakened as he launched himself away from Adam, using the ground beneath him to propel him away.

Then blocking off Adam's pursuit with walls of rock, he began to worry and doubt himself. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that daggers that could suck the energy, vitality and blood of its victims existed, but now that he was faced with them, he was terrified.

However, as a skilled and experienced fighter, along with still believing that he still had the advantage, only being drained slightly, he stopped holding back anything he had.

Every split second gave Adam a chance to attack him once again with those frightening daggers of his, so he needed to keep him as far from him as possible, and if he still couldn't beat him, retreat was the only option.