C38 – The Rescue of His Life
Liu Xingchang’s reflexes kicked in instantly, and he swiftly sidestepped, shifting his focus to a nearby tree.
Perched on the tree was a young man, bow in hand, eyeing him narrowly.
Liu Xingchang recognized him; he had been hard to miss at the tavern, seated with a wild-looking woman and a scar-faced man right by the door.
Liu Xingchang had previously taken note of the man’s bow but hadn’t anticipated its ferocity and speed. His extensive combat experience had barely allowed him to evade the shot!
“Run!”
With a commanding shout, Liu Xingchang and his companions bolted from the mountain at breakneck speed.
Now, it wasn’t just Leng Baiyu and his group watching them; all eyes were on them. If they didn’t make a move, they’d be trapped once the others closed in.
But escaping was no simple feat for Liu Xingchang at this juncture, as the crowd was not about to let them slip away.
A girl wielding a Nine-section Whip charged at him with a fierce cry, sending a powerful gust of wind his way that made Liu Xingchang’s hair stand on end.
This was no ordinary whip but a spiritual weapon, unleashing a wave of light that packed an even mightier punch than the whip itself.
To dodge the whip meant facing the light wave, and vice versa. Clearly, she had developed this relentless technique through meticulous study.
“Go!”
Faced with an impossible choice, Liu Xingchang opted for the lesser threat.
He evaded the light wave and launched himself at the girl with the Nine-section Whip with unparalleled speed.
Boom!
A long sword now in hand, Liu Xingchang deftly parried the whip’s tail and, using his Water Shadow Body technique, reappeared behind the girl.
With a grin, Liu Xingchang gave the girl a reassuring pat on the shoulder and advised, “Miss, even with a spiritual weapon, your Sixth Grade level suggests you shouldn’t take point in these situations.”
The girl’s expression shifted dramatically, yet before she could even process what was happening, Liu Xingchang had already pushed her by the waist.
She found herself slammed against a tree by an overwhelming force, letting out a startled cry as she nearly tumbled to the ground. Despite the force, Liu Xingchang’s controlled strength left her unharmed.
In the face of an adversary solely motivated by self-interest, Liu Xingchang remained on high alert.
With a grunt, Leng Baiyu parried the blow, swords clashing and sending sparks flying.
Leng Baiyu staggered backwards, stunned. “How can your sword be so powerful?”
Liu Xingchang replied with a smirk, “So, do you still think our team is easy prey?”
Leng Baiyu had underestimated Liu Xingchang, believing his victory over Zhu Ziyu was a fluke due to Zhu’s carelessness. Now, he was witnessing Liu Xingchang’s true might.
Even with injuries, Liu Xingchang’s effortless strike was more than Leng Baiyu could handle.
Retreating a couple of steps, Leng Baiyu had a realization.
He knew that Liu Xingchang was bound to succeed in the Hidden Dragon Sect’s trials and could even become an official disciple. Such a person should be an ally, not an adversary.
Leng Baiyu, ever the opportunist, understood that forming bonds was more critical than making enemies, especially when faced with Liu Xingchang’s formidable strength.
Upon seeing Leng Baiyu’s retreat, Liu Xingchang’s eyebrows lifted ever so slightly, and his eyes narrowed with intrigue.
Had Leng Baiyu thrown caution to the wind in an attempt to kill him, Liu Xingchang would have been indifferent. Yet, Leng Baiyu had unexpectedly backed down.
By retreating, he would not only face the reproach of his teammates but also the guilt gnawing at his conscience, especially since Liu Xingchang had slain Zhu Ziyu. Nonetheless, Leng Baiyu chose to retreat.
It’s the wise who are the true conquerors.
Heroes are not to be feared; it’s the conquerors who are truly terrifying.
Liu Xingchang fixed a piercing gaze on Leng Baiyu but didn’t linger too long. With a swift motion, he pulled several Heavenly Stones and Spirit Stones from his Qiankun Pouch and flung them skyward, bellowing, “Here’s your Demon Core, fight for it!”
Both the Heavenly Stone and the Spirit Stone pulsed with Spiritual Energy, serving as decoys for the Demon Core to mislead the onlookers.
As the crowd surged forward, Liu Xingchang swiftly wrapped his arm around Hu Gewan’s waist and fled the scene.
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