514 Chapter 514: Out for Blood (2/2)

Absolutely disgusting.

”Richard is not a stranger. He saved my life before.” Ji Yan nodded at me, and I was taken aback. So she knew who I was? Well…it wasn't strange. After all, Zhao Yan was the type to ensure that Ji Yan knew who she owed a debt of gratitude to. At least she was still human.

”Ho…? So you two have that kind of relationship. I didn't know that.” Xu Wu Cheng looked amused, but I didn't rise to his provocations. Instead, I glanced at Ji Yan.

”We should attack him together,” I suggested as I retreated to her side, the both of us frantically trying to stay out of range of Xu Wu Cheng's attacks. There were only so many times we could deflect his ten blood blades with two swords and a knife. Ji Yan nodded tersely.

At a jerk of my head, the both of us rushed forward as swiftly as we could, swerving around the room and flanked Xu Wu Cheng from two different directions. Ji Yan came in low from Xu Wu Cheng's right, slashing rapidly with her silver knife. Meanwhile, I descended from above and struck at Xu Wu Cheng's left with a slash from my Hei Yue. At the same time, I deflected a couple of blood blades with Bai Ri, glad that it was me who was taking the brunt of his attacks. If he had directed his spells at Ji Yan, she wouldn't have survived.

I wanted to summon my Constellation spirits, but they wouldn't do much in an enclosed space like this. Ironically, their large sizes would become a hindrance in such a confined area, and Xu Wu Cheng would slice them apart easily with his blood blades. Again, I could just summon my large Constellation spirits and crush the whole room, but I would inadvertently end up squashing Ji Yan as well. Since the whole reason why I interfered was to save her to begin with, that would defeat the whole point.

”Ah!”

However, our pincer attack failed. Xu Wu Cheng merely flicked his hand and five strands of blood wrapped around Ji Yan, entangling her in a crimson web. What the hell?! Where was her magic? Her spells? Did she just only fight with a hook and chain or a silver knife?! How could she call herself a mage?

As for me, five deadly blades shot out, intent on impaling me.

”Scutum Sobiescianum!”

Having anticipated that, I blocked the five sharp swords with my Constellation shield. Scutum Sobiescianum absorbed the impact from Xu Wu Cheng's otherwise fatal strike without buckling, and I dove, descending upon Ji Yan's position to slice her free.

”Why aren't you using any spells?” I demanded as we withdrew. Ji Yan stared blankly at me.

”What spells?”

”…”

I gave up. I should have let this useless bitch die, after all.

”You should have seized the opportunity to attack me instead of freeing Ji Yan,” Xu Wu Cheng chided in a mocking manner before he lashed out with another barrage of blood blades. The bloody projectiles clanged off my Scutum Sobiescianum, and the Constellation shield shuddered from the impact. Even so, I maintained its hovering form between myself and my opponent while reconsidering my strategy.

Both Ji Yan and I retreated, pressured by Xu Wu Cheng's constant assault. Xu Wu Cheng's flexible and unpredictable blood blades snaked from around my stalwart Constellation shield to attack us from the sides, but I was equal to it, swinging both Hei Yue and Bai Ri to cut them down, or parry them. Despite escaping the exchange unscathed, I understood that I was inevitably being forced into the defensive. I had yet to successfully launch an attack on my foe.

If only we were outside, where I could unleash my Constellation spirits without being restrained by the confined space of the classroom…

I glanced at the window, and contemplated throwing her out, and then following her. As long as we weren't stuck inside this blasted classroom, I could summon a dozen Constellation spirits outside! There was also the option of exiting through the door, but the same problem applied – the corridor was too narrow and confined for me to summon my Constellation spirits.

The window was the only viable exit if I wanted to truly counterattack.

”He's strong,” Ji Yan murmured, a slight shudder running through her slender frame.

”Cover me,” I instructed, not bothering to argue with her or offer any encouragement. Wreathing both of my swords with azure mana, I lunged at Xu Wu Cheng, who countered with his blood blades.

The red weapons froze when they came in contact with my shimmering swords, crumbling easily as black and white metal cleaved through them like hot knife through butter. Xu Wu Cheng clicked his tongue when he was forced to retreat. Otherwise he would have his neck torn apart by a vicious slash that I delivered with Hei Yue. He retaliated by swinging his hand, only for me to parry the blood blades with Bai Ri. While red blood clashed against white blade, Ji Yan provided the cover I sought by stabbing his arm with her silver knife.

Hissing in pain, Xu Wu Cheng withdrew, cradling his wounded arm.

”Class Vice-president Ji Yan, don't you want to surpass your sister, Zhao Yan?”

At that moment, Ji Yan froze and she stared at the bloody vampire, her eyes gleaming with dark desire.

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