309 Fear (1/2)

Chapter 309: Fear

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It was as if there were millions of ice needles that were pricking the inside of Gu Shenwei's body. The pricking sensation emanated from his viscera towards the surface of his body. The chilliness ebbed away bit by bit every time the pricking sensation hits his skin, but not for long before a new wave of ice needles began forming in his Dantian again. Even though Gu Shenwei protected the pulse of his heart, it did not numb the sensation of pain. On the contrary, it only further intensified and the excruciating pain that he had to endure was increased by twofold.

He could not hear anything as his ears were stuffed with cotton wool. However, he would still open his eyes involuntarily whenever danger approached.

There was a panic-stricken young macheteman who stood by the door. His face was so red that it could even be clearly seen in the night.

It was the sixth hour of exorcism. The most difficult period had passed. Gu Shenwei still needed to persevere for six more hours, but he was able to devote some of his energy to his surroundings.

The young macheteman seemed to be saying something indignantly as he approached Gu Shenwei. He couldn't hear anything, but he was able to feel a strong animosity from the young man's face.

The young macheteman did not pose the greatest threat. Instead, it was someone outside that posed the greatest threat.

The footprints left by the young macheteman were barely visible in the thick snow. Gu Shenwei was able to sense someone else hiding in the dark. The killing intent emanating from that person was weak but unshakable.

The young macheteman was filled with grief and indignation. He was discouraged. Like what the rumors would suggest, Dragon King seemed to be in a state of qigong deviation. However, even though Dragon King was in such a state, this demon still paid him no attention, as though his existence was insignificant.

”... I am here to seek revenge. I had initially hoped to be your disciple and kill you after learning your kung fu. However, God is fair; I currently have the opportunity to exact my revenge as you are currently incapacitated...”

Dragon King remained silent. The pained expression on his face subsided a little bit. His gaze was cold and empty. This made the youth even more furious.

The short sword that the youth unsheathed seemed a little too big for him. The youth thought that he could reach and kill Dragon King within three steps. However, it was as though there was an invisible net in front of him. The more he tried to move forward, the greater the resistance.

The youth was afraid. All the stories of Dragon King and the scene that he had witnessed of Dragon King killing the bandits during the first half of the night terrified him. This fear was like a heavy boulder that was weighing down on his small shoulders. His arms were shaking; his heart pounding and his legs were giving way.

He hated how incompetent he is. He couldn't move any closer, even though his blade was just three feet away from Dragon King.

A shadow appeared behind him and grabbed his arm with a strong and forceful hand. There was a hypnotizing cold voice that spoke above his head. ”Do you want to live your whole life with regret?”

The youth bit his lips till it bled. He seemed to have gained strength from the mysterious cloaked man and took a step forward gently. The short sword in his hand was pointed at Dragon King's heart.

Dragon King was like an ice sculpture. It was as though he did not even have the strength to roll his eyes.

Like a hungry stray cat, the youth pounced on his target recklessly, without accounting for the difference in capabilities.

The cloaked man took a step back when the youth pounced forward. He was a very cautious man. Considering that this opportunity to kill Dragon King seemed to be too easy and much of a coincidence, he was being very vigilant.

However, things did not play out as it would.

The desperate young man had already exhausted all of his strength when the tip of the blade touched Dragon King's heart. The ice-like statue suddenly attacked and stabbed the cautious cloaked man behind the young macheteman.

All three of them were injured.

The feeble youth knelt on the ground, shivering. His short sword had been thrown aside. He did not manage to see what had happened above his head.

The cloaked man retreated hastily to the door, while holding his neck. He was horrified. It was as though he had seen a ghost, but he was still alive. He slumped over the doorstep.

Gu Shenwei's were the most injured. Most of his Internal Strength had been used to protect his heart pulse against the effects of the continuously emerging ice needles. The Death Scripture required its practitioners to use all of their strength to kill in one blow. Even though that move was only within a moment, it still diverted a lot of his Internal Strength.

The chilliness in his body took advantage of this and damaged several vital meridians concurrently. Gu Shenwei was barely able to hold back a mouthful of blood that rushed to his throat, but he was greatly shaken. He realized that the qigong deviation this time would cause him great harm.

”Such an evil swordcraft.” The cloaked man was both impressed and frightened at the same time. He was still alive, but the Internal Breath in his Dantian evaporated rapidly like snow in spring. It escaped through every pore of his skin.

”Hey, crybaby! Get up.” The cloaked man was unable to get up, so he tried to encourage the young macheteman instead. ”Don't you want to exact your revenge? Your enemy is right in front of you. Do you know how many people in the world are hoping for such an opportunity? Yet you got it. Quickly pick up the sword and kill him.”

”I... I dare not.” The young man cried. Shameful tears welled up in his eyes.

In his plan, revenge would be a long process. He didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon.

”It is normal to be afraid since he's the Dragon King. Everyone will be nervous when they try to kill someone for the first time. It's alright. Stand up. With just one blow, you will be the person who killed Dragon King. You will be famous.” The cloaked man persuaded patiently.

The youth knelt on the ground and shook his head desperately. He said, ”No, I can't. My legs...”

”You coward. You have no guts!” The cloaked man failed to persuade the youth so he tried to provoke him instead. ”Have you forgotten how your uncle was killed? He was stabbed in the back. Your young cousin was also stabbed to death. Your aunt who had no kung fu was raped and murdered. Have you forgotten all about it? Get up, you good for nothing!”

Gu Shenwei did not hear what the youth in front of him said, but the cloaked man heard it loud and clear from outside the house.

The taunting was effective. The youth picked up the short sword and stood up with a jerk. Wiping away his incompetent tears, he said, ”Yes, I must kill you, Dragon King. Even if I will be killed when I step out of here, I want to kill you off right now.”

Gu Shenwei could not hear what the youth said. There was no need for the Death Scripture swordcraft. He could just grab the Dragon Head Sword that was nearby and kill off the weak opponent. But even so, he would need to divert a little Internal Strength, and this alone was enough for him to be completely controlled by qigong deviation. Even if he survives, he would most likely be paralyzed.

Gu Shenwei was also amused by the fact that the renowned Dragon King of the Great Snow Mountain would actually be killed by a nobody.

”Hey, who are you people? What are you trying to do?” Jiang appeared at the doorstep.