Chapter 86

Kang Guangyuan's brows furrowed tightly. Ling Dao's composure was too calm, making him feel extremely uneasy. If they could know Ling Dao's whereabouts, others might also know, and many people had probably already made moves against Ling Dao.

Since Ling Dao was still alive, it meant that he was stronger than those people. Kang Guangyuan was not clear about the matters involving the Xiao family and the Viper Gang, but he knew that the Xuanwu Sword Sect had definitely made a move. Yet, Ling Dao still appeared here, lively and vigorous, which could only mean that the disciples of the Xuanwu Sword Sect had failed.

"Ling Junior Brother, you are joking. We have long heard of your great name and merely came to pay our respects. Indeed, your reputation does not do you justice. Ling Junior Brother, you are talented and outstanding, truly a role model for us all!"

Kang Wuyuan, standing beside him, was dumbfounded. He looked at Kang Guangyuan in disbelief. If he were not extremely familiar with his brother, he would have thought this Kang Guangyuan was an imposter. They had clearly come to kill Ling Dao, so how did it turn into a visit?

"Brother!"

Kang Wuyuan glared at Kang Guangyuan, wanting to remind him, but Kang Guangyuan held him back. Kang Wuyuan wanted to say more, but Kang Guangyuan stopped him. Although Kang Wuyuan found today's Kang Guangyuan extremely strange, Kang Guangyuan was still his brother, so he naturally followed his lead.

"Interesting, the Xuanwu Sword Sect has such an amusing disciple!"

Ling Dao had already prepared to draw his sword, but Kang Guangyuan suddenly changed the subject, diverting the matter elsewhere. If Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan did not make a move, Ling Dao was not interested in fighting them.

"If you have no other business, I will return to the Li Tian Sword Sect!"

Upon hearing Ling Dao's words, Kang Wuyuan suddenly stepped forward, ready to attack Ling Dao. Unfortunately, he was held back by Kang Guangyuan. He could not even take two steps forward, let alone attack. Kang Guangyuan clearly had more on his mind than Kang Wuyuan.

"Ling Junior Brother, we have long heard of your great name. Now that we have seen you, we naturally want to spar with you! We have heard that Ling Junior Brother's sword skills are exceptional. Could you grant us the honor of a match?"

A strange light flashed in Kang Guangyuan's eyes. Under the guise of sparring, he wanted to test Ling Dao's strength. If Ling Dao was easily defeated, he would kill him on the spot. If Ling Dao was too strong, he would honestly spar with him.

"Spar, huh?"

A mocking look appeared in Ling Dao's eyes. Kang Guangyuan's trick might fool a three-year-old, but it was laughable to try to fool him. However, he nodded. Since Kang Guangyuan wanted to play, he would play along.

"Wuyuan, when we attack, if you find him stronger than us, hold back and make him think we are really sparring. If he is weaker, then kill him!"

Kang Guangyuan whispered to Kang Wuyuan, who nodded in agreement. Kang Wuyuan was not stupid; he understood Kang Guangyuan's plan. Kang Guangyuan's approach indeed better protected them.

"Ling Junior Brother, my brother and I will show our clumsiness!"

Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan each drew their steel swords and charged at Ling Dao. They did not use their full strength at first, just testing Ling Dao's strength. Ling Dao sneered inwardly and also attacked with his steel sword.

"Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance!"

Kang Guangyuan's steel sword seemed to transform into a fiery phoenix, dancing in the air. The phoenix's wings spread wide, as if to cut through the sky and shatter the stars. It had to be said that Kang Guangyuan, at the peak of the True Qi Realm, was quite skilled.

"Mountain Tiger Descends!"

Kang Wuyuan, also at the peak of the True Qi Realm, had an even more powerful aura when he attacked. His steel sword seemed to transform into a fierce tiger, with overwhelming momentum and killing intent that shook the wilderness. Kang Wuyuan's sword skills were indeed formidable.

"I'll pretend to be weak and see what you plan to do!"

Ling Dao feigned weakness, continuously retreating and desperately defending. His sword skills became increasingly disordered, losing all form. Both Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan sneered, having already determined that Ling Dao was no match for them.

"Stop, isn't this a sparring match? I have already been defeated, why are you still attacking?"

Unfortunately, Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan did not stop; their attacks became even more fierce. Ling Dao's words only made them sneer. To them, Ling Dao was too naive to believe such lies.

"Use your brain, do you really think we are sparring with you?"

"A fool like you deserves to die! We came here to kill you, didn't you know?"

Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan felt confident in their victory and no longer needed to pretend. They believed they had already tested Ling Dao's combat strength. They did not know that Ling Dao was deliberately doing this to expose their true intentions.

"You dared to lie to me about a sparring match? Do you know that lying to me comes with a price?"

Ling Dao's eyes turned cold, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor. Since Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan had already tried to kill him, he would not hold back. His steel sword turned into a bolt of lightning, stabbing towards Kang Wuyuan's chest.

"Your sword wants to hurt me?"

Kang Wuyuan, thinking Ling Dao was only as strong as before, was not concerned. He blocked the attack as he had before. However, Ling Dao was now giving it his all, far surpassing his previous performance. Kang Wuyuan's attempt to block with such force was clearly suicidal.

"Thud"

An unbelievable scene unfolded. Kang Wuyuan's sword was knocked away, and Ling Dao's steel sword pierced his chest, even passing through his body. A single strike took Kang Wuyuan's life.

"You! You were pretending!"

By now, both Kang Wuyuan and Kang Guangyuan realized that Ling Dao had been hiding his strength. With the combat strength Ling Dao now displayed, even if Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan used their full strength, they might not be able to resist. Moreover, Ling Dao's sudden attack instantly killed Kang Wuyuan.

"Tricked, I can only run for my life!"

Kang Guangyuan turned and fled, trying to leave as quickly as possible. They thought they had tricked Ling Dao, but they were the ones who had been tricked. Unfortunately, Kang Guangyuan's attempt to escape was futile.

"Ah..."

Kang Wuyuan let out a惨叫, thinking he had escaped, but he was pierced through the back by a steel sword and died on the spot. In his ear, he heard a cold voice.

"In front of me, running for your life is useless!"

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