Chapter 26

With a brow as sharp as a blade and eyes like cold lightning!

At this moment, Lin Xun seemed to transform into a different person, his aura solemn and deadly, not at all like a thirteen-year-old boy.

Swish!

Without any hesitation, Lin Xun launched his attack. His figure flashed, and the azure short blade in his hand drew a cunning arc, slashing down at Qian Qi's head.

In such a situation, there was no room for maneuver; taking the initiative was the best choice.

The air, like a piece of cloth, was torn apart by the blade's glow, the whistling sound piercing the eardrums, the blade as smooth as silk and as powerful as a rainbow!

Buzz!

Qian Qi reacted extremely quickly, the iron spear in his hand suddenly forming a spear flower, the cold light flickering as it met the attack, his movements skilled and ferocious.

He had been escorting goods between the Qingyang Tribe and Fiyun Village for years, not only fighting fierce beasts but also engaging in bloody battles with many bandits, his combat experience was indeed extremely sharp and seasoned.

At this moment, he naturally would not be caught off guard by Lin Xun's sudden attack.

Lu Ting was also similar to Qian Qi. Though he was rash, he had rich combat experience. Seeing Lin Xun target Qian Qi, he couldn't help but sneer inwardly, thinking Lin Xun was truly a fool. In such a situation, any normal person would not choose to fight Qian Qi.

After all, the difference between the Second Level and the Third Level of True Martial was not just a single level; the combat power they could unleash was vastly different!

However, to Lu Ting's surprise, just as Lin Xun was about to clash with Qian Qi, he suddenly turned his body, his foot stomping the ground, and changed direction, charging towards him!

Swish!

The azure blade's glow was swift as lightning, fierce as the wind, precisely the "Piercing Slash" from the "Six-Character Blade Technique"!

Piercing, the art of surprise, striking unexpectedly and unprepared!

This move, the "Piercing Slash," was unpredictable and hard to defend against, with a momentum of one strike to kill and a relentless advance.

Lu Ting's pupils suddenly constricted, immediately realizing that Lin Xun's previous move was just a feint, and his true target was not Qian Qi at all!

Lu Ting roared, the giant hammer in his hand swung horizontally in front of him, and his body retreated rapidly, only able to passively avoid the attack.

However, Lin Xun would not miss such an opportunity. The azure blade's edge suddenly changed, transforming from the "Piercing Slash" to the "Adhesive" move from the "Wrapping" technique of the "Six-Character Blade Technique."

The blade's edge, like a silkworm spinning silk, adhered to Lu Ting's giant hammer like a magnet!

Boom!

What seemed to be a gentle and entangled strike, when it touched the giant hammer, unleashed a powerful force, shattering Lu Ting's right wrist with a crack, and the hammer fell to the ground.

Lu Ting, like being hit by a powerful bull, spewed blood from his mouth and nose, flying back over ten meters, and fainted before he could even scream.

Lin Xun, having landed his blow, did not even glance at Lu Ting again. His body darted, narrowly avoiding Qian Qi's attack from the side.

"Lu Ting!"

Qian Qi's face turned dark, his heart shaken. This series of actions happened so quickly, in the blink of an eye, that he couldn't even help in time.

Similarly, Qian Qi did not expect Lin Xun to be so cunning, changing his move mid-way, targeting not him but Lu Ting!

And Lu Ting's performance was simply abysmal, defeated in just one strike!

"What a treacherous and deceitful little thing!"

Qian Qi's voice was icy, his killing intent overflowing, his gaze like a blade, staring at Lin Xun, clearly enraged.

Lin Xun, however, seemed completely unfazed, just smiled, and charged with his blade.

He was too lazy to waste words. After dealing with Lu Ting, he had one less obstacle and could focus on Qian Qi, the Third Level True Martial expert.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The azure blade danced, sometimes light as a butterfly, sometimes heavy as a mountain, sometimes like a mountain collapse and a sea surge, destroying everything in its path, and sometimes like a star shooting across the sky, radiating in all directions, fully displaying the "Six-Character Blade Technique."

It could be said that "the person was like a startled dragon, the blade like a snow avalanche," giving Qian Qi no chance to catch his breath.

Qian Qi's spear technique was called "Kite Spear," with cunning and deadly moves, unstoppable like a bamboo shoot breaking through the earth. As a "Foundation Establishment" level expert, his combat power was undoubtedly formidable.

Dealing with a typical Second Level True Martial expert, he could easily subdue them in a moment!

However, at this moment, Qian Qi was being suppressed by Lin Xun, forced to retreat, unable to counterattack.

Qian Qi's gaze was sharp, immediately recognizing that the blade technique Lin Xun used was extremely powerful, far beyond the ordinary!

If that were all, it would be fine; with his higher cultivation, he could still overpower Lin Xun. But Qian Qi never expected that Lin Xun's strength was not inferior to his own!

How could this be possible?

A thirteen-year-old boy at the Second Level of True Martial, how could he have such profound spiritual energy?

Qian Qi was both shocked and angry. He was cautious and careful, quickly realizing that he had underestimated this young man.

Over the years, he had often visited the Qingyang Tribe and knew that many young cultivators with outstanding talent, though seemingly low in cultivation, could often fight across levels in battle.

Such young heroes were rare, with only a few in the Qingyang Tribe of eight thousand residents possessing such talent and combat power.

Could Lin Xun also be a genius with outstanding talent?

Though Qian Qi tried to remain calm, his heart was slightly disordered.

He originally thought Lin Xun was just a spirit pattern apprentice, not worth worrying about. But after Lu Ting's consecutive defeats, he finally began to take Lin Xun seriously.

Only after truly engaging in battle with Lin Xun did he realize that Lin Xun's combat power was far beyond his expectations.

This was not a good thing!

Crack!

Suddenly, Qian Qi felt intense pain in his arms, and the iron spear in his hand was cut in two!

No good!

Qian Qi suddenly became clear-headed, his face changing. He no longer dared to think aimlessly, letting out a fierce howl and turning to flee!

He was already terrified. The iron spear being cut in two was a heavy blow, making him realize that he was no match for Lin Xun. So, if he didn't escape now, when would he?

Qian Qi made his decision. After this escape, he would immediately head to the Qingyang Tribe and inform Lian Rufeng. This Lin Xun... was truly terrifying!

However, just as Qian Qi turned to flee, Lin Xun, without hesitation, threw the azure short blade in his hand.

Whistling!

The short blade broke through the air, emitting a piercing sound, moving at an incredible speed. In an instant, it struck Qian Qi's back, throwing him to the ground, blood gushing out.

Qian Qi let out a惨叫, his face full of fear and pain, struggling to get up, but was stepped on by Lin Xun, who pulled the short blade from his back and casually cut his throat!

Throughout the entire process, Lin Xun did not utter a single word, and his killing actions were seasoned and skilled.

Qian Qi's eyes bulged, trying to turn his head to look at Lin Xun, but ultimately fell to the ground, dead.

Blood gushed from Qian Qi's throat, staining the ground, a tragic and eerie sight.

Lin Xun, however, paid no attention to it. Confirming that Qian Qi was dead, he turned to Lu Ting, and with another strike, pierced his heart.

Thus, Lu Ting and Qian Qi were both killed, and the entire battle, from start to finish, lasted only a moment.

Lin Xun took a deep breath, staring at Lu Ting's corpse, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

No one knew that this was the first time he had killed someone, and it was natural to be nervous.

To calm his nerves, Lin Xun had been training intensively in the past few days. He knew he would eventually have to face Lu Ting and Qian Qi, so while training, he also prepared and planned various tactics and methods.

Thorough preparation is sometimes the beginning of a miracle.

Lin Xun was not trying to create a miracle; all his efforts were solely to kill Lu Ting and Qian Qi.

However, even Lin Xun himself did not expect that Qian Qi and Lu Ting's combat power seemed not as strong as he had judged...

Indeed, during the battle, suppressing Lu Ting with one strike did not surprise Lin Xun, but what surprised him was that when facing Qian Qi, a Third Level True Martial expert, he did not feel much pressure at all!

Not only that, as the battle continued, he increasingly felt that Qian Qi's combat power posed no threat to him at all.

Lin Xun originally thought Qian Qi was feigning weakness, but when he truly killed Qian Qi, he finally realized that Qian Qi was really not that strong!

What was going on?

Lin Xun couldn't figure it out.

To kill Qian Qi, he had prepared other means, even ready to fight to the death, but who would have thought he could win with just his own cultivation?

"Looks like this guy is just an ordinary character after all."

Lin Xun took a deep breath, feeling somewhat self-deprecating. He had been nervous for several days, which was indeed an overreaction.

Actually, Lin Xun had somewhat wronged Qian Qi and underestimated himself.

Though Qian Qi was not a standout among Third Level True Martial experts, he was still a seasoned and fierce fighter.

What Lin Xun did not realize was that due to the "Spiritual Energy Vortex," his cultivation had been refined to be extremely solid and profound. The spiritual energy in his body was not only thick and pure but had also been enhanced in quality four times over.

Furthermore, with his diligent training and the consumption of Snow Leopard and Unicorn Lizard meat, his overall strength had made significant progress.

With the unique and fierce "Six-Character Blade Technique" as an aid, killing Qian Qi, a Third Level True Martial expert, was a natural outcome.

Without further thought, Lin Xun scanned the surroundings, his gaze finally landing on the distant Liyan Mountain.

He had heard that deep within Liyan Mountain, there was a mine tunnel left from the mining of ore. Though now abandoned, it was a good place to dispose of bodies.

Soon, Lin Xun carried the bodies of Lu Ting and Qian Qi to the foot of Liyan Mountain and found the abandoned mine tunnel.

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