868 Why is it... (1/2)
Although Zhan Mu Bai was aware of the severe injuries the Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master had sustained, and he may not really have the capabilities to actually kill him, but this person's name and reputation still caused him to feel fearful. Especially now that he had sustained internal injuries, it may not be severe, but his strength had been reduced!
”Saint Emperor Zhan, was it?” The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master's tone was full of disdain and arrogance, as if he were giving Zhan Mu Bai a lot of face by speaking to him.
Zhan Mu Bai initially only had eighty percent confidence in acknowledging that this person was the Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master. But the moment he had opened his mouth to speak, this eighty percent instantly became hundred percent! He was absolutely sure!
Aside from that lunatic, no one else in this world would speak in this sort of tone! Especially to a Saint Emperor!
Zhan Mu Bai's emotions also instantly calmed down. Knowing that the situation was already beyond bad, Zhan Mu Bai had calmed down instead. He slowly stood up and smiled. ”I was unaware that senior would arrive; forgive me for not receiving you properly. I just fought with someone today and sustained some injuries, so I do not look proper. I've embarrassed myself before senior.”
The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master had made a reputation way before him, so it made perfect sense for him to address him as senior.
Furthermore, the Nine Nether Fourteen Youth Master was not only known for his extraordinary prowess; he was even more known for his ruthlessness and lack of hesitation in killing. If he had truly came for his life, he would have already taken action without saying anything already.
Since he had not struck yet, then he definitely was not here to kill me. As long as I don't intentionally provoke this fearsome person, I should be able to avoid a battle. Then, there is no need to be too anxious, putting myself down for no reason.
Besides… it has been less than a month since this fellow sustained all those heavy injuries; he shouldn't have made such rapid recovery. Even if I am still not his match, there should be no problem holding him off for awhile until backup arrives.
With this train of thought, Zhan Mu Bai decided. As long as my life is guaranteed, then everything is open to discussion!
Zhan Mu Bai had already made up his mind, so he instantly regained the graceful manner of Saint Emperors. At least, he was not as frightened as earlier. But anyone who was more wise would be able to see through his attempt at putting up a strong front. Yet this was actually understandable. When meeting with a fearsome person of his generation all alone, out of all the people in this world, how many could really not feel fear? Even Young Master Jun may have felt nervous back then!
”En, Little Zhan, if not because you were injured today, this Young Master wouldn't have come.” This Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master said condescendingly.
”Oh? What does senior mean by this?” Zhan Mu Bai was perturbed hearing this. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master's way of addressing him. Little Zhan? This Little Zhan me is already seven hundred years old… There were rumours in the three Holy Lands that 'this young master' was the Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master's catchphrase. And this fearsome person of his generation was at least eight hundred years old in age… being called Little Zhan by him seems appropriate.
”Hehehe… Zhan Mu Bai, that day back in Tian Fa Forest, the attack from your sword pierced through my heart and lungs, almost sending this young master to eternal damnation. It was so mighty of you.” The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master cackled weirdly, his tone full of malice.
This sentence was definitely incapable of being said by anyone unless they were there to experience it personally!
Zhan Mu Bai laughed indifferently and replied, ”Senior, what are you talking about? Let's not even talk about back then; even right now, we are still enemies. Naturally I must be unscrupulous! I only resent that my Xuan skills were inadequate, not enough to kill you with a single sword! I am full of regret in my dreams for letting that great opportunity slip!”
The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master scoffed and said, ”You sure are gutsy. You dare to be sarcastic in your words even when facing this young master? Are you really not afraid of death?”
Zhan Mu Bai laughed loudly and replied, ”I believe that anyone who is human would fear death, but if senior had really intended to kill me, be it my words of sarcasm or fear of death, could they really stop Senior from attacking?”
The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master paused before cackling weirdly, the black mist surrounding him rose and swirled about. ”Well said. Good Zhan Mu Bai, just on this state of mind and poise of yours, you are still worthy of being a supreme Saint Emperor!”
He paused for a moment. ”But how do you know that I am not here to kill you? Or rather, did you really think that I am incapable of killing you?”
Zhan Mu Bai jerked upon hearing this. The Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master who was just in front of him suddenly vanished, and a sharp swooshing sound came from behind him, as if a sharp blade was cutting through the air!
Zhan Mu Bai was shocked, instantly dodging it. He felt like a piece of paper, landing roughly onto the ground. But he still felt a sharp pain in his back; clearly he was stabbed by some sort of weapon. But under his dodging with all his might, it turned out to be a superficial wound. As expected of the instincts of a Saint Emperor expert.
Zhan Mu Bai secretly praised his luck, but he did not dare to take his chances. With a powerful turn of his body, in the turn of an eye, he had already alternated eight types of techniques, and changed his form over ten times, trying to escape with all his might!
But after that sudden attack, the Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master clearly had no intentions to continue attacking. Zhan Mu Bai was confused. Since both parties had already began to act, why did this fearsome person stopped attacking? He finally snapped back to his senses, and looking at the lunatic before him, he suppressed that loud shout for help he had prepared. After all, the moment he called for help, it would definitely enrage this lunatic. Let's see what he wants first before making the decision.
That Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master was holding an unusually narrow peculiar weapon and seemed to be scratching his left hand with it. He did not even look at Zhan Mu Bai.
Nine Nether Frost Blade!
Loud laughter rang out. Without raising his head, Nine Nether Fourteen Young Master said in a seemingly delighted tone. ”Back then, you had a part in my severe injuries which have yet to recover even till today. I was frustrated, so I thought I'd come and get rid of you today to resolve this enmity. But I see that you are still relatively straightforward and upright in your conduct. This young master seems to be taking advantage of your injuries. Forget it, this young master always has many enemies. If I kill you like this today, you will definitely not accept it. I shall let you live for a few more days. That just now was merely to tell you, that if this young master really wishes to take your life, you won't have much time left!”