Chapter 494 - 292: Backup Plan (Part 2)

Chapter 494: Chapter 292: Backup Plan (Part 2)

His swordsmanship was the Instant Annihilation Swordsmanship, an Extraordinary martial art. Not long ago, he had even passed this swordsmanship on to Nie Qiu Hong, though their levels of mastery were naturally worlds apart.

But Su Xing’s body was just too monstrous. After deflecting most of the sword techniques with his Snake Sword, the few that landed on his body couldn’t cause the slightest injury, only managing to strike sparks and leave faint white marks.

Empowered by three Extraordinary systems, having integrated so many secret manuals, and having evenly leveled up every sword skill, Su Xing’s overall strength had reached an unbelievable level.

...

Lin Loulan didn’t speak, but his tightly furrowed brow betrayed his thoughts. It was as if he were asking, ’How is this guy’s body so damn tough?’

The man was clearly a Tier Eight Transcendent to be able to fight Su Xing on such even terms, especially since he wielded an extremely rare weapon. An ordinary Tier Eight Transcendent would never have been able to receive his sword strikes so head-on.

And yet, his strikes on Su Xing’s body failed to even break through his defense. It was simply unbelievable. This made him abandon any thought of defeating his opponent through a direct contest of strength.

’I’ll use my speed advantage to fight a guerilla battle. Wear him down, drain his stamina until his power level drops. Only then will I have a chance at victory.’

It was almost laughable. His combat instincts were incredibly sharp, and he had been circling Su Xing, unleashing a furious barrage. But Su Xing had remained stationary for most of it, which naturally led him to assume Su Xing wasn’t fast.

Now,

he had devised just such a plan.

But, coincidentally, Nie Qiu Hong had thought the exact same thing back then. And then Su Xing had cut him down with a single sword strike.

Of course, Lin Loulan didn’t know this. Given his status, he’d never had the chance to witness that past battle. So, he made his decision and prepared to initiate his hit-and-run tactics.

But just as he did, he suddenly saw Su Xing charge forward. Su Xing’s right hand shot out and grabbed the sword in his own hand.

The sight was so shocking his pupils contracted abruptly, as if he were witnessing the impossible.

His sword had actually been caught.

"How is that possible!"

For the first time, Lin Loulan cried out, an expression of utter astonishment on his face.

"Heh."

"You’re not much faster than Nie Qiu Hong."

Su Xing leaned in close to Lin Loulan and taunted him coolly, his warm breath hitting the man’s face as he spoke.

Looking at Su Xing, who was now pressed so close, a wave of terror washed over Lin Loulan. He had known Su Xing was strong, but he had never imagined he would be *this* strong.

His first instinct was to pull his sword back and counterattack, but Su Xing grabbed him and yanked him forward. Lin Loulan felt his body lose its balance, and in the next instant, the Sparrow Sword slashed into him.

VMMMM!

A terrifying sword light erupted. Lin Loulan was sent flying, smashing directly into a nearby rock formation. The mask on his face fell away, revealing the face of Ye Fei. He stared at Su Xing, somewhat dumbfounded, and said:

"To think a genius this powerful would appear in this era... It seems you are the one favored by destiny. But even if you are, Leng Wuque, we’ve still won."

...

Li Ye stared at the scene, his mind failing to process it at first. Then he suddenly recalled how Ye Fei had once posed as Lei Zhuang to lure them into a trap. His expression changed drastically.

"He’s using the same old trick... Damn it!"

"You used such a risky strategy, fighting your way here at any cost, all to take out the enemy commander. But the real Lin Loulan has already left. Now, you’re the ones who are trapped."

Blood trickled from the corner of Ye Fei’s mouth; the sword strike had clearly injured him badly. But he narrowed his eyes, still staring at Su Xing’s group of three as he laid out their plan and gloated about Leng Wuque’s predicament.

"Can you escape this time?"

Ye Fei chuckled lightly.

"Ye Fei, even if you manage to surround us, as long as I’m here, who can possibly defeat me?"

Su Xing said calmly.

"Heh heh, and how many Tier Eights can you kill?"

Ye Fei said nonchalantly, "Minister Su, I admit you’re strong. If you weren’t my opponent, I would never want to make an enemy of you."

"But even the strongest have their limits. What will you do when you’re facing seven or eight, or even a dozen Tier Eights?"

"Do you have what it takes to kill them all?"

Ye Fei smiled. "As for whether we can dispatch that many Tier Eights, don’t doubt me. The resources of their Jile Valley far exceed your imagination."

’Their?’

Su Xing thought.

’So Ye Fei isn’t actually a member of Jile Valley.’

"Heh heh... I never thought a cold fish like Lin Loulan could have such a warm-hearted friend like you."

Leng Wuque said with a smile, but his voice was completely different. Compared to Leng Wuque’s previously cool and detached tone, this voice had a familiar quality.

"You!"

Ye Fei’s expression changed drastically. He had clearly heard that something was wrong. The Leng Wuque before him was probably not the real Leng Wuque at all.

"Profound Bird Ye Fei is a master of the Disguise Technique. We’ve already fallen for it once, so how could we not be prepared?"

"I am Ling Zhongxing, former Elder of the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Qi Sect. It is a pleasure to meet you." Ling Zhongxing chuckled. "And greetings to you, Elder Su and Brother Li Ye."

...

At the mouth of Sea Fish Island’s harbor—the entire island was now under a spatial lockdown. The only way out was through the harbor and into the sea. And it was here that the two disguised men naturally met.

"The esteemed leader of the Modu Organization, posing as a common disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect and hiding here... It’s rather beneath you."

Lin Loulan said with a smile.

"Ahem... If the strategist of Jile Valley can pose as a common member of the Sea Fish Organization, then what’s wrong with a mere team leader like me posing as a Cyan Cloud Sect disciple?"

Leng Wuque said with a light cough.

"If I’m not mistaken, having set up such a scheme, you shouldn’t have any other reinforcements with you, correct?"

Lin Loulan said, still smiling.

"Correct. To ensure you wouldn’t see through the ruse for as long as possible, I’ve committed all my forces."

Leng Wuque admitted with a frank nod.

"In other words, this battle on Sea Fish Island—a battle that will decide the future of Cang City and even whether the special organizations of Xia Country will face a new, great enemy..."

"...will ultimately be decided by the crudest of methods: a one-on-one fight."

Lin Loulan said, shaking his head.

...

Leng Wuque didn’t speak. He had already been crippled. Although some remnants of his former power as an Extraordinary Being remained within him, he was clearly no match for his opponent. Therefore, he had prepared something more important.

"It’s a pity there are no fine zithers or wine here, only the stench of blood and rain. It quite ruins the atmosphere."

"Next year, remember to pay a visit to Lotus Heart Lake."

Lin Loulan said, looking at Leng Wuque.

"I will keep that in mind."

Leng Wuque said with a nod.

"Good. Then how do you, in your mortal body, plan to defeat me, a Tier Seven Transcendent?"

Lin Loulan laughed, and with his laughter, he moved at a speed that no mortal eye could follow. Just as he was about to slap Leng Wuque to death—

CRACK...

Lin Loulan felt a sudden, sharp pain in his abdomen. A child, who had appeared from nowhere, was holding a black sword that was now embedded in his stomach.

The Black Sword.

This was Leng Wuque’s final preparation.

During the past few days of rest, Su Xing had recalled the Black Sword just to be safe. However, when Leng Wuque saw that the Black Sword possessed a Sword Spirit, this idea was born.

The Black Sword Spirit merely glanced at Lin Loulan, gave a slow yawn, and returned to the Black Sword. Lin Loulan collapsed to the ground, his life clearly fading.

"This sword... what is its name?"