Chapter 274: Assassin

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Assassin

"Where did he go?"

The man’s heart lurched. His target, Lin Qi, had not only vanished from sight but his aura had also completely disappeared.

’Was I discovered?’

’Impossible. How could a mere Third Realm Martial Artist have detected my tracking methods?’

He subconsciously rushed out from the corner, his gaze sharp as he scanned the hundreds of cars in the parking lot, searching for his target.

"Not good!"

His mind raced, and in the next moment, he realized he had been tricked.

He had just rushed out from the shadows into the open. He’d been an idiot without even realizing it.

WHOOSH!

In the next instant, an intense sense of danger flooded his mind. His body reacted instinctively, shifting to the side.

From the corner he had just vacated, a cold light glinted. Lin Qi’s face appeared in his line of sight.

Lin Qi had already opened the Metal Cylinder and taken out the silver Tier Five Spear Tip. Little Chan had activated the controls, and the Liquid Metal engaged.

In an instant, it flowed and expanded, solidifying into a sturdy black spear shaft.

The 100-kilogram Black Great Spear materialized in his hands.

He had also shed his trench coat, revealing a form-fitting Combat Suit underneath.

He had hidden in the corner, holding his breath and concealing his aura.

The moment his opponent rushed out and exposed himself, Lin Qi unleashed the Mountain Shaking Spear Technique. He struck with his full strength, the power in his body erupting like a volcano.

His muscles channeled his strength, working in concert with his resilient skin. He directed his Power into the Long Spear, where it flowed smoothly.

Lin Qi thrust his spear with ferocious force. The tip shot forward as fast as a splitting rock, piercing the air with a deafening whistle.

Mountain Shaking Spear Technique’s first form—Stone Splitting!

In that same instant, the man on the other side turned his head and dodged sideways, the spear tip grazing past him in a flash.

’So fast!’

Lin Qi frowned. ’This opponent’s reaction time is incredible!’

’He has to be a Fourth Realm Martial Artist, at least. A Third Realm Martial Artist would never have been able to dodge that.’

He immediately put more force into his next move, sweeping the spear shaft horizontally as he unleashed the immense Mountain Shaking Power once again.

Mountain Shaking Spear Technique—Sweeping Thousand Soldiers!

The man was also quite surprised. He felt a colossal force blasting toward him; if it hit, his head would be instantly pulverized.

He subconsciously drew a Sharp Sword from his waist, which tore through his overcoat as it clashed with the spear tip.

CLANG~

The immense force sent the man flying backward.

BAM!!

His body slammed into a white car, caving in the impacted area and embedding him in the wreckage.

Lin Qi halted, feeling a powerful rebound of Power jolt back up his arm.

His expression grew grim. ’This opponent is strong. His reactions are incredibly fast, and he was even able to draw his sword to defend against my surprise attack.’

’If he had been the one to ambush me, I would have been severely wounded, if not killed.’

’It’s a good thing I turned the tables and ambushed him first.’

CRUNCH!

He climbed out of the totaled car, pressing a hand on the door and leaving a deep palm print in the metal.

His mask was still on his face, but his hat had fallen off, revealing his true appearance.

He was an ordinary-looking man in his early thirties, the kind of person who would go unnoticed in a crowd.

But he began to radiate a terrifying aura. His Qi Blood surged—the aura of a Fourth Realm.

"As expected of a national-level genius. You actually managed to find me."

"Truly a top-level genius, to have the physical constitution of a Fourth Realm while only being in the Third Realm."

He stood up and ripped his overcoat to shreds, revealing a short-sleeved shirt and a Silver Longsword that gleamed with Sharpness.

His build was lean and wiry, every muscle compressed to its absolute limit.

Lin Qi could feel the terrifying power contained within them.

He brandished his Longsword, facing off against Lin Qi. At the same time, his skin began to change.

His dark skin started to shift in color, turning from flesh-toned to a deep green. His aura changed slightly as well.

’What is this?’

It was the first time Lin Qi had ever seen anything like it. His opponent’s aura was becoming inhuman. The deep green skin and the rapidly swelling aura reminded him of an insect—a praying mantis.

The Calamity Beasts from the Otherworld were all based on animals, not insects. But right now, his opponent felt like a humanoid insect.

This instantly brought an organization to mind—the Insect God Association.

’So he’s an assassin sent to kill me?’

WHOOSH~

BOOM!

Lin Qi stomped his feet violently on the ground. The concrete instantly shattered, spiderweb cracks spreading out from deep footprints.

He launched the first attack. His power erupted like a pouncing tiger as he swung the Black Great Spear in his hands.

He infused the Long Spear with Mountain Shaking Power. This Power, combined with his own immense strength of over 6,000 kilograms, came crashing down with the weight of Mount Tai.

WHOOSH~

Facing Lin Qi’s attack, the assassin revealed a disdainful smile. His body blurred into a green phantom, effortlessly dodging the barrage of spear shadows.

SWISH~ SWISH~ SWISH~

Lin Qi had already removed his Gravity Rings. This was his strongest Combat Power!

’So fast!’

CLANG! CLANG!!

The assassin swung his Longsword, clashing with Lin Qi’s Black Great Spear and sending a shower of sparks into the air.

Their Power collided in that instant.

Lin Qi could tell that the Sharp Sword in his opponent’s hand was no ordinary item. It had to be at least a Tier Three Weapon.

Otherwise, an ordinary Longsword would have shattered instantly against his Tier Five Spear Tip.

The assassin’s muscles bulged with power. In a flash, he swung his Sharp Sword, creating a sky full of sword images that enveloped Lin Qi from all directions.

Each strike was like a venomous snake lying in wait.

The tides of the battle turned in an instant.

He was like an agile and nimble praying mantis, his movements exceptionally fluid. His Longsword swung down like a scythe, cleaving through the air.

Lin Qi pushed his Heart Eye to its limit, shifting his Long Spear into a defensive posture.

CLANG!

The bodies and doors of the surrounding cars were sliced open by his Sharp Sword as if they were made of tofu.

PSHH~

A strong sense of danger allowed him to dodge the attack, but the tip of the sword still grazed his face, drawing a spray of blood.

CLANG!

Lin Qi felt completely suppressed. His opponent was a Fourth Realm Martial Artist, but his Swordsmanship Realm was about the same as his own, and the Secret Manual he was using wasn’t particularly profound.

But his opponent’s physical stats completely crushed his, suppressing him on all fronts.

Another clash. A terrifying force transmitted from the opponent’s Longsword.

Lin Qi’s arms went numb, the webbing between his thumbs and forefingers ached, and his throat tightened.

His entire body was sent flying like a rag doll. Excruciating pain erupted from his back as he was smashed into a black minivan.

The van caved in at the point of impact, its windows shattering and sending fragments flying everywhere.

Cough~

Lin Qi felt the intense pain racking his body. He grit his teeth fiercely and stared at his opponent.

’This is the gene of the Insect God... it’s just too powerful.’ The assassin brandished his Longsword, his heart pounding with excitement.

An endless stream of power surged through his body. A mere Third Realm Lin Qi was nothing but a toy before him.

But Lin Qi now realized his opponent’s power definitely surpassed the Fourth Realm.

’This guy’s strength and speed are beyond the Fourth Realm. If this keeps up, I’m dead for sure!’

"What I love most is killing so-called ’geniuses’ like you."

’Can’t waste any more time!’

"Kid, die!" The assassin flashed a cruel smile, his killing intent erupting.

Feeling the imminent danger, Lin Qi didn’t hesitate for a second. He instantly commanded his body with his will and began to activate his Little Divine Power, [Vajra Transformation].

BOOM!!

In an instant, his chest blazed with heat, as if his entire body had been set on fire.

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