Chapter 8

"Host, this is a great opportunity. According to the system scan, the target is now in a state of mental derangement, and his overall strength has decreased by a significant amount. Now is the best time to eliminate him. If he absorbs the maiden's virgin energy, not only will all his negative conditions be removed, but his cultivation will also advance further. Therefore, now is the best time to get rid of him. Besides, a large number of police are already surrounding the area. If the host doesn't act soon, it might be too late, and we won't have anything to do with it..."

The system's analysis further solidified Song Yicheng's decision. Without hesitation, he moved forward, determined to take action. Otherwise, when the police surrounded the building and the snipers were in position, he would have no chance to complete the task. The punishment for failing the mission was severe. Thinking of this, Song Yicheng quickened his pace, stirred up his cultivation, and prepared to engage in a battle with Tian Boguang.

No, he couldn't just go over like that. There were too many people below, and there were TV cameras and numerous mobile phones. If he was caught on camera, it would be bad. Song Yicheng immediately turned, lowered his head, and stopped at a street vendor's stall. He reluctantly threw a hundred-yuan note, whispered, "No need to give change," and picked up a pair of beautifully packaged flesh-colored thigh-high stockings. As he walked, he opened the package and carefully put one of the stockings over his head. In just a few seconds, a freshly minted stocking bandit appeared before everyone.

Song Yicheng didn't care about how shocking his appearance was. He swung his arms vigorously and ran like a galloping wild horse, reaching the building at a speed that exceeded the world record for the 100-meter dash. Then, he climbed up the stairs using both his hands and feet.

"Stop, release that girl, let me handle it. No, you bold lecher, release your dirty hands. With this great hero here, you won't succeed..."

With a bang, he rushed to the rooftop, drew his large gun from the storage space, and with one shot, knocked off the iron gate at the entrance. Seeing Tian Boguang's extremely skilled actions, he shouted out his thoughts in a hurry. He leaped forward with great effort, and in a few bounds, he charged to Tian Boguang with a heroic and righteous demeanor, his large gun trailing behind him, ready to strike at any moment.

"Who are you? Why are you ruining my good time? You're acting like a coward, daring to ruin your Tian Sir's mood. I think you're asking for death..."

Tian Boguang, who had already stripped the young girl named Qingqing down to her undergarments, looked up at Song Yicheng with annoyance. Seeing Song Yicheng's bizarre appearance with the stocking over his head, he almost laughed out loud. However, upon seeing the long and thick gun in Song Yicheng's hand, his eyes lost their disdain, and he stopped his actions. He probed Song Yicheng's intentions while looking for something to use as a weapon.

"Who are you? I'm a good guy, much better than you, the notorious Tian Boguang. I used to look up to you as my role model, but now, I spit. Tell me, what have these beautiful girls done to you? It's already hard for ordinary people in our country to find a wife, and you go and kill several of them. Now, beautiful women are a scarce resource. How can you do this, Old Tian? Why don't you stay at home and wait for the monk to cut off your little thing, and then follow his daughter as a eunuch? Why do you insist on coming here to seek death..."

Song Yicheng shook his head. Tian Boguang's vicious appearance destroyed the noble image he had in his mind. The heroic and free-spirited image from the movies and novels was gone. This guy was now too lazy to talk much. He waved his right hand, and his large gun pointed to the sky, forming the "Green Dragon Emerges from Water" move, ready to take action. This was his first real battle, and he had to be extremely cautious.

"Do you know who I am? Do you know Yilin? Tell me, how can I return to my hometown? If you lie to me, be prepared to be minced into meat. If you want to live, tell me how to go back. Otherwise, my knife won't spare you."

Tian Boguang looked around and finally found a rusty kitchen knife in a corner. He quickly grabbed it, ignoring the urgent need to absorb the young girl's virgin energy. He advanced toward Song Yicheng with a menacing look.

"Want to go back? Easy. Just charge at my gun, and I'll send you back for free. How about that? You can go straight back to your hometown. Hahaha..."

Song Yicheng bent his legs slightly, gathered his strength, and his internal energy circulated rapidly, preparing for the upcoming battle.

"You refuse the wine and choose the punishment. Die! Wild Wind Sword Technique, 'In the Western Desert, the Lonely City Amidst the Ten Thousand Mountains, the Clear Wind Drifts for Ten Thousand Miles, the Fierce Sand Sweeps the Sky.' Watch the sword..."

Seeing that Song Yicheng ignored his questions and prepared for a life-or-death battle, Tian Boguang felt deeply insulted. When had he, the notorious Tian Boguang, been so disrespected? In a fit of rage, he wielded the kitchen knife and used the "Fierce Sand" technique, creating a series of sword lights that slashed toward Song Yicheng.

"Inner Family Six Harmonies Spear, created by the loyal Yue Wang, passed down by loyal sons. Tian Boguang, you have killed innocent people in our country without cause. Today, I will send you on your way with my spear..."

Song Yicheng swung his spear with a serious expression, creating a series of spear shadows in the air. The "Green Dragon Emerges from Water" move sent out several spear tips, each targeting Tian Boguang's vital points. Tian Boguang quickly twisted his body, using the "Triple Clouds" lightness technique to retreat several meters, escaping Song Yicheng's attack. He held the kitchen knife in front of his chest, ignored the chaotic internal energy in his body, and forced himself to gather energy from his dantian. He combined his sword technique with his lightness technique, creating several illusions on the rooftop, and continued to charge at Song Yicheng.

"Sniper One has reached the ready position. The targets are moving too fast to lock on. Please provide further instructions..."

"Sniper Two has reached the ready position. Unable to lock on effectively. Please provide further instructions..."

As the two figures clashed in a whirl of sword and spear, a crowd gathered below the six-story building. Several police cars were parked nearby, and several police officers were busy setting up barriers. A middle-aged police officer was calmly issuing a series of commands from his car.

"Snipers, stand by. Do not fire unless you have absolute certainty to avoid injuring innocent people. SWAT Team One, surround the rooftop from the stairs. SWAT Team Two, set up air cushions below to prevent any accidents. Move out..."

The TV cameraman, who had just recovered from the loss of his colleague, was excitedly filming the rooftop battle. This was an exclusive report, and he hoped that this video would earn him a promotion and a raise when he returned to the station.

"They're fighting, they're fighting. My goodness, their speed is incredible. Look, the stocking guy has been slashed by the madman again. Fortunately, he's quick, and the slash didn't cause much damage..."

"Damn, are they human? The madman with the knife jumps so high. If he went to the Olympics, no one would stand a chance. This must be the legendary lightness technique..."

"What a thrill, this is more exciting than any martial arts movie. It seems that the legends of martial arts in our country are true. There really are martial arts experts in this world. I wonder where I can learn these skills. I want to find a master..."

"The guy with the gun and the stocking is so cool. He has character. I like him. I swear, I want to marry him..."

The crowd below was buzzing with various comments, all watching the rooftop battle with rapt attention, eager to see the outcome.

Song Yicheng, however, was unaware that the crowd had given him a variety of nicknames, such as "Stocking Guy," "Stocking Man," and "Stocking Hero," all of which sounded a bit sleazy and didn't quite fit.

After dozens of exchanges, Song Yicheng, who initially had no chance to fight back, was now on equal footing. Although he had mastered the Six Harmonies Spear technique with the help of the system, he lacked the combat awareness and experience of Tian Boguang, who had been in the martial arts world for many years. Song Yicheng, who had never even killed a chicken, was at a significant disadvantage.

Fortunately, his weapon gave him a significant advantage. The long spear, as the saying goes, "an inch longer, an inch stronger," was indeed effective. However, even with this advantage, Song Yicheng was still hit by several slashes. Fortunately, these hits were on tough parts of his body, and they did not affect his fighting ability.

However, these hits were not in vain. After repeated lessons, Song Yicheng gradually turned the tide. His spear began to show its unique power, and he went from constantly defending to engaging in a balanced battle. As time passed, Tian Boguang's internal energy became increasingly scattered, and Song Yicheng gradually gained the upper hand, becoming more proficient with the Six Harmonies Spear technique.