Chapter 34

(Cough, cough... Sorry, I accidentally opened the synced notes outside and only then realized that this chapter was already finished. I might as well send it from my phone. There might be three chapters today, but I can't guarantee it~)

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At this moment, the sky had already darkened. The black-robed figure hurried along, as if there was something urgent to do. Jiang Han, on the other hand, followed at a leisurely pace, maintaining a distance.

As they walked, Jiang Han began to feel puzzled. The black-robed figure didn't seem to have a specific direction and appeared to be wandering aimlessly. Could it be that he had already discovered him?

"Hmm, this place is..."

Jiang Han was taken aback. Unconsciously, he had followed the black-robed figure to the most remote area of Baiyun City. This place had long been plagued by unexplained deaths, with no clues found. The residents of the city called it the Cursed Land, and over time, it became a deserted place.

Therefore, many martial artists would resolve their private grudges here, and the city guards would pretend not to know. Gradually, this place became the only place in Baiyun City where private duels could take place, aside from the arena.

It seems the black-robed figure really did discover him!

As this thought flashed through his mind, Jiang Han's hair stood on end, and a strong sense of danger surged from within. Without time to think, he immediately struck out with a palm.

"Bang!"

With this strike, Jiang Han felt much of his strength deflected, and a stronger force rebounded. His face changed instantly, and he had to retreat several steps to dissipate the force.

"Who are you? Why are you following me?"

A hoarse, raspy voice reached his ears. Jiang Han suddenly looked up, staring at the black-robed figure not far from him, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Who am I? Haha, your memory isn't very good, is it? You bumped into me a few days ago, and today, you've already forgotten?"

The black-robed figure was taken aback and then carefully examined Jiang Han, recognizing him. However, he quickly sneered, "I seem to have apologized at the time. You're following me just for that?"

Jiang Han laughed in anger, not bothering to waste more words. He said coldly, "You know what you've done. Stop talking nonsense. Return the jade pendant, and we'll call it even. I promise I won't cause you any more trouble! What do you say?"

In fact, Jiang Han was eager to beat the black-robed figure to a pulp, but after assessing their respective strengths, he abandoned the idea. From just the brief test, Jiang Han realized the black-robed figure was very strong, likely already a Martial Master. Even with the Mad Rhino Battle Armor and the laser sword, he had no confidence in killing the black-robed figure. If he let him escape, Jiang Han would be in trouble!

"I don't understand what you're talking about." The black-robed figure shook his head and then laughed, his voice like a tearing cloth. "Are people these days all so arrogant? You, a mere Martial Disciple, dare to threaten me?"

"Does that mean you refuse?" Jiang Han lowered his eyes, his lips curling. "Looks like we'll have to fight! By the way, your voice... is really terrible!"

"Ghost Step!"

Jiang Han took a step forward, and in the next instant, he was already in front of the black-robed figure, striking out with a palm.

The black-robed figure's pupils suddenly constricted, clearly not expecting a Martial Disciple to be so fast. However, his strength was far superior to Jiang Han's. He simply extended his hand to block Jiang Han's attack, and his other hand also struck out.

Jiang Han didn't expect this palm to injure the black-robed figure. Seeing his attack blocked, he smiled, grabbed the black-robed figure's arm, and a blue light flashed on his other hand. The laser sword instantly appeared, sliding toward the black-robed figure's neck.

At the moment the blue light flashed, the black-robed figure was suddenly startled. He had a feeling that if the laser sword struck him, he would surely die today!

"Damn!"

He growled, his true essence surging, shaking off Jiang Han's hand, and then retreated frantically.

Jiang Han wouldn't let him get away. Using the Ghost Step, he stuck to the black-robed figure's side like a shadow, the laser sword always a finger's breadth away.

"Do you really think I won't kill you!" Feeling the threat of the laser sword, the black-robed figure was enraged. True essence burst forth, forming a visible aura around him. He lightly waved his hand, and a black glow, blending with the night, struck toward Jiang Han.

"Black Evil Palm!"

Feeling the immense power of this palm, Jiang Han's face changed. He gritted his teeth and did not retreat, determined to kill the black-robed figure even if it meant severe injury.

This clearly took the black-robed figure by surprise. He wasn't sure if his protective true essence could block the laser sword, but seeing that Jiang Han was willing to take a hit rather than retreat, he knew Jiang Han had great confidence in his weapon.

"Madman!" He cursed softly and decisively changed the direction of his palm, aiming it at the laser sword in Jiang Han's hand.

He had two intentions: one, to prevent the laser sword from hitting him, and two, to test the power of the laser sword.

"Zzz—"

As soon as the protective true essence and the laser sword made contact, the true essence began to rapidly deplete, unable to resist the laser sword at all!

"How is this possible?!" The black-robed figure exclaimed, knowing the laser sword was extremely powerful, but not expecting his protective true essence to be completely ineffective against it!

Jiang Han was also surprised by the power of the laser sword, not expecting it to be able to melt the protective true essence. This was an unexpected development.

However, he soon rejoiced. From this, it seemed that anyone below the Martial Master level would not be able to pose a significant threat to him.

In fact, the hallmark of a Martial Master was the ability to project true essence externally, forming a protective layer. But this advantage was now meaningless against Jiang Han. He could even kill some Martial Masters who underestimated him!

Of course, the black-robed figure was not one of those.

The black-robed figure's reaction speed and strength were both exceptional, likely making him a formidable presence even among Martial Masters!

"Trouble!"

The black-robed figure quickly realized that his advantage as a Martial Master was largely gone. At this moment, he only had a slight edge over Jiang Han in the thickness of his true essence and combat experience.

Jiang Han's speed was incredibly fast, faster than even a Martial Master. A single misstep, and he might fall to the laser sword.

"How can a mere Martial Disciple possess such a treasure? Could he be a personal disciple of some great master?" While dodging the laser sword, the black-robed figure's thoughts raced, pondering Jiang Han's identity.

If Jiang Han was indeed a personal disciple of a great master, the black-robed figure would absolutely not dare to kill him. A personal disciple of a great master would surely be favored, and the great master would not let him fall. There would likely be someone secretly protecting him or granting him a life-saving item!

The minds of those with supreme cultivation were unpredictable. They might even personally intervene to kill him, this junior.

As he thought, the black-robed figure subconsciously glanced around, feeling as if someone was watching him, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Wait! I'll return the jade pendant, and we'll call it even, okay?" Realizing this, the black-robed figure quickly spoke, offering to return the jade pendant.

Jiang Han was taken aback, unsure of the black-robed figure's intentions, but this didn't stop him from continuing his attack. The laser sword danced, its pale blue light bright in the night.

"No need. I'll kill you and take the jade pendant myself!" He laughed coldly, pressing forward, each strike aimed at the black-robed figure's vital points.

"You... How much will it take for you to stop?" The black-robed figure was furious, dodging and speaking at the same time.

Jiang Han paused, frowning, as if in deep thought. Seeing this, the black-robed figure breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Han's full attack left him feeling constrained and frustrated, but he had no choice.

Suddenly, Jiang Han spoke, revealing a bright smile.

"I'll stop when I kill you!"