Chapter 199: Kill (1/2)

Chapter 199: Kill

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Junior Leopard had completely fallen into a passive situation.

This was a common problem faced by everyone whose level was below Level Seven when dueling with an expert who had cultivated Gang Qi. They were unable to break through the protective Gang Qi of those experts. Hence, they were helpless under the crazy attacks of these experts.

An expert who had cultivated Gang Qi, whether in the cultivation of Internal Qi or in the toughness of the body, could not be compared with a person below Level Seven. Even in an extremely fair battle, a Bone-Forging Realm expert was unable to stand more than 5 moves with a Tendon-Changing Realm expert. What's more, when the opponent used Gang Qi to protect themselves, they could just attack without thinking about defense. On the other hand one had to keep defending, if not, he would definitely be beaten to a pulp. Junior Leopard was able to rely on his Emerald Pearl sword to survive 10 moves. That in its self was quite amazing.

”Lad, your tenaciousness is beyond my expectations. Your strength is among the best in experts of Level Six. What a pity that you don't know the real facts!”

The grey-cloaked old man was able to feel that Junior Leopard was slowly crumbling under the pressure of his attacks. It was only a matter of time before he won.

Thinking of all the benefits he could get from Junior Leopard, he became involuntarily excited. Besides the extremely powerful celestial device, there was also the Poison-absorbing Green Bead. With that bead, he needed not spend so much time bootlicking the Yuan Family and could instead make use of their resources. He only needed to undertake a retreat in a seclusive place and make use of the Poison-absorbing Green Bead's magical properties to increase his own strength. He believed that in 20 years he would be able to break through to Level Eight. Once he broke through to that level, he would then be one of the select few experts in this world. His status would also rise a hundred times more.

The upper 3 levels.

Level Seven, Level Eight and Level Nine.

The difference among the levels was akin to the Skin-Toughening Realm breaking into the Bone-Forging Realm, or the Bone-Forging Realm breaking through to the Tendon-Changing Realm.

The difference between each level was the same.

In the 3 lower levels and the 3 middle levels, it was possible for two different levels to rival each other. However, when it reached the upper 3 levels, there was no possibility for one level to be on par with another level.

The gap between Level Seven and Level Eight was even greater than that between Level Six and Level Seven. Not to mention the gap between Level Eight and Nine.

That was also the reason why in kidnapping the bride, once Snake King revealed his Level Nine cultivation, the Mingyi School had no choice but to swallow their pride.

Originally, this old man's greatest wish was to enter into the Tendon-Changing Realm. However, once he reached Level Seven, his thoughts changed.

By just looking at him he looked very old by. However, he knew clearly that he still had sufficient time to enter into Level Eight.

That was why he accepted the invitation of the Yuan Family and made Yuan Xiuwen his disciple, becoming the only Level Seven expert in South Yuezhou State, Goldenrim Commandery. The reason why he did so was to make use of the Yuezhou's overlord to collect his own resources for his future use.

Things had been going on smoothly. The Yuan Family was indeed Yuezhou's first family. They answered every request made by this Level Seven expert.

However, it was because of this that his hopes of advancing to a higher level became gradually dim.

He realized that the higher his cultivation went, the further away he was from Level Eight.

Ever since advancing into Level Seven 10 years ago, he had deeply understood that if he hadn't any lucky chance, it was just a beautiful dream to enter into Level Eight.

Yet right now, the lucky chance was right in front of him.

That celestial device was able to raise his own fighting strength, however, that Poison-absorbing Green Bead was the key to his advancing to Level Eight, or even to Level Nine possibly.

Faced with such a lucky chance, how could he not be excited?

Now that success was imminent, he really didn't see how Junior Leopard would be able to turn the table. In his excitement, he no longer thought Junior Leopard a nuisance. That is why he said what he said.

The Emerald-Green Pearl flashed a dazzling whitish moonlight. It tightly guarded his whole body. Junior Leopard didn't say anything, however, his gaze was deadly fixed on that old man.

Observing his expression and hearing his tone, Junior Leopard who seemed to have expended all his energy suddenly smiled.

This smile was so devious and strange. Even if he had complete confidence, the old man's heart still felt a chill.

In an instant, Junior Leopard's Qi force changed into something demonically strange.

The old man who was crazily attacking felt that there was a weird pulling force in Junior Leopard's surroundings.

Centering on him, this centrifugal force enshrouded a 30-foot surrounding area.

Following the appearance of the suction force, it became more difficult for his attacks to land on Junior Leopard.

The suction force was just like a black hole, absorbing everything within a 30-foot radius, including the worm corpses that were as numerous as dust.

The intense battle between two of them scattered the bug corpses within the room. The room was permeated with these bug corpses. Now, under the influence of Junior Leopard's black hole, these bugs that were like dust began to follow a pattern and slowly whirl towards Junior Leopard.

”Spirit?!”

The old man was a Level Seven expert. After being surprised initially, he immediately understood what he just met.

It is Spirit!

”You actually comprehended Spirit!”

The old man said surprisingly. Junior Leopard didn't reply. The speed of the Emerald Green sword in his hands became much faster and it went straight to the old man.

”This is not sword intent. This is fist intent. You actually didn't specialize in sword?!”

Feeling the fist intent exude from Junior Leopard, the old man had already categorized him as a monster and a demonic person.

A Level Six expert who had comprehended fist intent was actually using a sword to duel with a Level Seven expert. What was he actually thinking?

The old man didn't know of Junior Leopard's thoughts. However, he no longer dared to belittle his opponent. The attacks which had slowed down became intense again. He disregarded the sword that Junior Leopard pierced at him. Even if Junior Leopard had already comprehended fist intent, he didn't believe that his opponent's short sword was able to easily break through his own Gang Qi. Most importantly, the speed of his long whip was not slower than that of Junior Leopard. He had absolute confidence in killing Junior Leopard before his sword could reach him.

He miscalculated.

The Emerald Pearl sword was emitting a strange green light and violently pierced through his Gang Qi. It easily broke through his Gang Qi and stabbed onto his left shoulder.

That happened when he discovered that the situation was not favorable and evaded it quickly. If not, that sword would've pierced through his chest.

The old man's eyes stared fiercely at Junior Leopard. He forcefully endured the pain and retreated. The reason why he retreated was not that he was injured, but because he couldn't believe the situation he was facing.

Junior Leopard's sword actually pierced through his body before his whip could land on Junior Leopard.

The bug corpses that were attracted to the gravitational field caused by Junior Leopard's fist intent was going towards Junior Leopard at a faster speed. At the same time his long whip was also attracted to the suction force. The speed was also getting faster to his surprise.

Especially within 1 foot near Junior Leopard, the speed crazily increased.

The whip was flying and it seemed as though it would hit Junior Leopard to a pulp. However, this short distance of only 1 foot seemed like an endless journey.

The scene he was looking at was the complete opposite of reality. At this moment, he didn't believe the truth that was in front of him. After a few breaths, the Emerald Pearl sword in Junior Leopard's hands had already attacked him numerous times. Apart from being struck when he was caught off guard, he evaded the rest of the attacks.

However, his whip hadn't yet struck Junior Leopard's body.

The distance of 1 foot was as wide as the distance between heaven and earth!

What was even worse was that he couldn't retrieve his whip anymore. Upon realizing that something wasn't right, he wanted to retrieve his own whip. He naturally tugged at it, felt it then, and it also slowly shrank back following his trajectory. However, a problem surfaced; it seemed as if his whip had extended endlessly. After tugging at it a few times, he didn't completely retrieve it.

”Why is there such a weird fist intent in this world?!”

After trying for a few times, he couldn't retrieve his whip. He also couldn't land a hit on Junior Leopard. Under Junior Leopard's attacks, he could only think of retreating.

Retreat!

How could he not retreat?

Although the Poison-absorbing Green Bead was good, he still needed his life if he was to enjoy it. He had met countless enemies in his life and experienced countless battles. However, it was his first time meeting an enemy like Junior Leopard.

His cultivation was obviously at Level Six, however, the cards he had up his sleeves were endless. He actually forced a Level Seven expert to be on the defensive. The most important thing was that his fist intent was demonic. Under such a situation, he decided to retreat temporarily. It was a wise decision.

Once he had decided, he no longer hesitated. He released his hands and let go of the whip. He no longer cared about it and retreated like a lightning flash.

There were his considerations in choosing to retreat now. His retreating right now didn't mean that he gave up on the Poison-absorbing Green Bead. On the contrary, he wanted to have a better chance to obtain it.