784 The Real Identity of Yu Er? (1/2)

”I've underestimated Ling Yun Tower?” Fang Zhengzhi narrowed his eyes. He was obviously going to take Cang Yue's words with a pinch of salt but she did not look like she was bluffing.

On the contrary, Cang Yue was calm and did not show any hint of fear even as Fang Zhengzhi kept his sword pointed at her throat.

This was a sort of confidence that only came about when one knew that everything was under their control.

This wasn't right!

Approaching Cang Yue had been too easy!

Fang Zhengzhi was confident in his speed but he was not foolish enough to believe that he could kill Cang Yue by virtue of his speed alone.

After all, Cang Yue's abilities surpassed that of the Monster King Xieluo.

”Fang Zhengzhi, be careful!” At this point, Lin Mubai's voice rang out suddenly. It carried with it a sense of urgency.

”Hmm?” While Fang Zhengzhi tried to make sense of everything, the Traceless Sword in his hand lunged forward instinctively so as to kill Cang Yue before any potential surprises.

However, it was too late.

As the sword extended its reach, Cang Yue disappeared into thin air, leaving behind a few twinkling bits of light.

At the same time, Fang Zhengzhi could feel a chill in his bones from his back. It was threatening to immobilise him.

There was indeed a trap!

Fang Zhengzhi did not let it bother him and assessed the situation in his mind quickly. Had she allowed him to get close, then moved stealthily to his back through some special technique?

It probably was not this easy.

”Go to hell!” A chilling voice broke the silence.

It was Cang Yue's voice and was coming from behind Fang Zhengzhi. It was very near.

Making sounds before a sneak attack?

Fang Zhengzhi was not stupid. If he guessed correctly, Cang Yue wanted to make him think that she had moved to his back when in fact, she had moved to the…

Left? Or right?

Up? Or down?

Most likely none of the above!

If it was any of the above, it would no longer be a brilliant move.

If it was Fang Zhengzhi conducting the attack, he would attack from the front. Cang Yue had disappeared from the front and the lunge of his sword had found only thin air.

A more careless person would no longer guard himself from the front.

Fang Zhengzhi did not know if his deductions were on point. Maybe he was being paranoid. Still, it was better to be safe than sorry.

After all, there was no way one could be completely prepared to deal with an ambush. He chose to follow his instincts.

”I shall slash down at the front again for good measure!” Fang Zhengzhi ignored the chill behind him and cut the Traceless Sword through the air once more in one fluid motion.

”Hum!”

There was an explosion of purple light and a roar. At short range, Fang Zhengzhi had picked the fastest sword move to execute, which was the Dragon Slayer Slash.

Just as his sword fell through the air, a ”Poof!” sound was created from behind his back. It sounded like something had been hit with force.

It was the end!

Had he guessed wrongly?

Fang Zhengzhi's heart skipped a beat. His thoughts wandered to an ancient warlord named Cao Cao who was intelligent and crafty. However, his major shortcoming was his paranoia.

Just now…

He seemed to have walked down the path of paranoia himself.

As he pondered, Fang Zhengzhi distinctly felt a force pushing him from the back and he resisted the pressure by reflex.

He found this pressure strange though.

It was not a hand nor a blade.

It felt like…

More like a person!

A person?!

Fang Zhengzhi felt something hum beside his ear and wanted to turn around. At the the same time, he could feel the excitement of the Traceless Sword.

Eh? He had hit something!

Fang Zhengzhi was speechless.

He had been steadily losing hope but now, his faith was renewed. This was proving to be a wild ride for his emotions.

Fang Zhengzhi's sword slash had hit Cang Yue.

The twinkling bits of starlight in front of him suddenly grew brighter.

Blood sprayed everywhere.

Cang Yue's body flew backwards and crashed into the great doors of Ling Yun Tower. Her purple robes had been torn and were turning red from a wound on her shoulder.

At the same time, blood had sprayed onto Fang Zhengzhi's back as well.

”Poof!” Warm blood dotted Fang Zhengzhi's back as a wail split the air. There was an explosion of golden light.

”Your Majesty? Lin Mubai!” Fang Zhengzhi turned around and realised that Lin Mubai was leaning against his back.

Wait a minute!

Cang Yue had been struck down by him. Lim Mubai had remained behind him the whole time. He was the person who had shouted at Fang Zhengzhi to be careful, but of who exactly?

Fang Zhengzhi craned his neck to see who was behind Lin Mubai.

It was not Cang Yue, but Green Jade!