NABC Chapter 54 Night Kill on the Li River
Chapter 54 Night Kill on the Li River
"River-Turning Dragon! Surrender!"
Ke Jinglan let out a clear shout, his figure moving like lightning. The spear in his hand shook out a few cold stars as he thrust straight at the Flipping Dragon. The spear's momentum was fierce and swift, and it also carried the powerful force of nine perfect Qi and blood!
clang!clang!clang!
The clang of metal echoed through the river bend as the two men clashed, their spears and swords flashing, their energy surging, sending sand and stones flying. The surrounding bandits and armored soldiers retreated in disarray.
The Flipping Dragon's strength lies in its immense power and overwhelming momentum, as well as its vigorous and powerful energy.
Ke Jinglan possesses superb marksmanship, agile movements, and a fierce fighting spirit.
For a time, they were evenly matched.
Taking advantage of the chaos, a dark figure, like a ghost, silently slipped into the depths of the village under the cover of night.
They encountered a few bandits along the way, but their cold glints vanished in an instant, and they collapsed to the ground, unable to even utter a sound.
Jiang Qi's eyes were sharp as he quickly searched.
Finally, near a heavily guarded stone wall where the faint smell of blood emanated, they discovered the entrance to the prison.
Two people were guarding the entrance: the one-eyed bandit and a bandit with seven streams of qi and blood.
Jiang Qi lay in wait, and as the two noticed something amiss and turned around, he launched a sudden attack.
Wind-Breaking Blade!
The cold iron blade traced a path in the darkness, and the seven bandits with blood and qi felt a chill on their necks before their consciousness sank into the darkness.
The one-eyed leader was shocked. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he swung his sword fiercely, the wind from the blade whistling.
However, Jiang Qi slightly shifted his body to avoid the blade, and with a backhand slash, aimed at the one-eyed thief's ribs.
The one-eyed leader hurriedly parried with his sword.
clang!
Blades clashed, sparks flew.
One-Eyed Kui felt a strange and sharp force pierce through his blade, making his arm numb. He was horrified: "Such powerful force!"
Jiang Qi, having gained the upper hand, showed no mercy, his blade flashing like a tide.
Only the second cut.
puff!
The blade flashed past the one-eyed leader's parry and grazed his wrist.
"Ah!" the one-eyed bandit screamed as the steel knife slipped from his hand.
Jiang Qi followed up with a kick to the chest, sending the man crashing into the stone wall, before slashing down on his head with his sword, ending the fight.
They found the key on him and opened the cell.
The prisoners inside the cell were terrified when a masked man in black burst in with a knife.
Jiang Qi glanced around and saw seven or eight people inside, all of them looking disheveled.
And at the very back, there were clearly Master Pang the Fifth and Master Pang the Seventh from Litong Money Shop.
"Let's go." To prevent any accidents, he opened all the cell doors and released everyone.
Looking into those calm, watery eyes, Pang Wei felt a strange sense of familiarity well up inside him.
But there was no time to think further; he quickly helped Pang Yun, who could barely stand, to his feet: "Fifth Brother! Hold on!"
Taking advantage of the fierce battle outside, which kept the bandits from paying attention, the group stumbled out of the prison and fled towards the outside of the village.
......
At this moment, Black Fish Bay Water Village was in complete disarray.
The bandits advanced in formation, and although the bandits were fierce and brave, they were no match for the regular elite troops. They were defeated and suffered heavy casualties.
While Fan Jiangjiao was locked in fierce combat with Ke Jinglan, he noticed the unusual activity in the direction of the prison and saw his men being routed like a tide. He realized that the person in front of him was extremely troublesome and knew that the situation was hopeless.
"Ke Jinglan! I'll remember this grudge! I'll repay you a hundredfold in the future!"
Flipping the River Dragon feinted with his sword, forcing Ke Jinglan back, then turned and ran wildly towards the Li River behind the village.
Knowing the terrain well, he broke free from the entanglement with a few leaps and plunged into the turbulent river.
Ke Jinglan was not about to let him go. He brandished his spear, leaped through the air and chased after him into the water!
The Flipping Dragon entered the water like a dragon, its speed increasing dramatically. Moreover, it was proficient in swimming and could hold its breath underwater for a long time. It quickly used the complex waterways and the night mist to leave Ke Jinglan, who was chasing it, far behind.
"Haha! Even if someone at the Strong Bone Realm came here in the Li River, they wouldn't be able to easily capture me, the River-Turning Flood Dragon!"
Fan Jiangjiao felt a little more at ease, glanced back at the faint figures of the pursuers, and chuckled heartily.
However, the next moment, his smile froze on his face.
The river water around him, which had been murky because of his stirring, strangely became clear again.
It was as if an invisible force was rapidly stripping away the mud and debris!
Immediately afterwards, a chilling killing intent suddenly descended from above his head.
Fan Jiangjiao was shocked; he hadn't even noticed someone silently approaching!
However, he was experienced in combat and remained calm despite the shock, swinging his sword upwards in a backhand parry.
Bang!
The deafening clang of metal against metal became muffled in the water, yet it burst open into a powerful wave.
Fan Jiangjiao felt a violent tremor in his arm and numbness in his tiger's mouth, and he was horrified.
He quickly used the momentum to drift backward several feet, regained his balance, and stared intently at the attacker.
A small boat appeared on the water above, seemingly out of nowhere.
A figure dressed in black and masked stood on the boat, holding a dark longsword. The blade reflected the dim moonlight and the water, exuding a chilling aura.
Those exposed eyes were so cold they sent chills down your spine.
"This person's strength is definitely at the level of ten Qi and Blood! Moreover, his swordsmanship is extremely sharp!" Fan Jiangjiao made a judgment instantly.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?" Fan Jiangjiao shouted in a deep voice, trying to find out the truth.
Jiang Qi stood at the bow of the boat, holding a knife in his right hand, his body slightly lowered.
The Eighth Form of the Wind-Breaking Blade - Whirlwind Earth-Splitting!
The blade sliced through the air with a piercing shriek, as if it would cleave the Li River in two.
A fierce glint flashed in Fanjiangjiao's eyes, and his blood and qi surged wildly throughout his body. A dark red luster faintly appeared on his body, as if he were covered with a layer of blood-red armor.
Clang—!
The cold iron blade struck the crossed arms of the River-Turning Dragon, sending out a trail of dazzling sparks.
The dark red luster vibrated and emitted a buzzing sound, yet it withstood the thunderous strike.
The immense recoil caused Jiang Qi's arm to go numb slightly, and he was secretly alarmed.
As expected, this kind of bandit, who had cultivated to the tenth level of Qi and Blood, had a notorious reputation, and had escaped from the enemy army multiple times, was not to be underestimated.
"Haha!" The River-Turning Dragon's spirits lifted, and he sneered, "Your swordsmanship is sharp, but you're still far from being able to break through my Blood Dragon Qi!"
He felt somewhat relieved; although his opponent's swordsmanship was strong, his own defense was superior.
However, his laughter hadn't even faded.
Jiang Qi, aboard the small boat, flashed a cold light in his eyes, his right arm muscles bulged, and his five fingers gripped the hilt of his knife tightly.
Blood-clotting!
The Ninth Form of the Wind-Breaking Blade - The Wind Ceases and the Waves Subside!
The body's vital energy and blood instantly collapsed inward, and then erupted like a volcano.
A force several times stronger than before instantly surged into his body and into the blade.
Where the blade flashed, the water surface automatically parted to both sides, the cut as smooth as a mirror, pointing directly at the raging dragon beneath the water.
The Flood Dragon's pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints.
A deadly sense of crisis made his hair stand on end!
Terrified, he frantically activated his Blood Dragon Qi to defend himself, and unleashed a full-force strike with his Ghost Head Blade.
Clang! Click!
First came a piercing sound of metal breaking, and then the ghost-headed saber shattered.
Immediately afterwards, the dark blade light continued its strike without pause, slashing at the protective barrier.
puff--!
The protective barrier trembled violently, and its light dimmed by more than half in an instant.
As if struck by lightning, the River-Turning Dragon coughed up a mouthful of blood, staining the surrounding river red. Its internal organs seemed to have shifted, and its blood and qi churned wildly, indicating that it had suffered serious internal injuries.
He was terrified; this man in black was a madman!
Burning your life force like that is practically suicidal!
"We have no grudge against each other! Why must we fight to the death!" the River-Turning Dragon cried out in panic. "Why not spare my life? If you ever come to the Blackwater Camp, I, the River-Turning Dragon, will certainly welcome you with a feast and reward you handsomely!"