Chapter 228: Chapter 190: Cannot Withstand a Single Blow
Situ Qingyin pointed at a few low hills in front of them, her eyes filled with anticipation.
“Su Yuan, according to the concentration of the Ice Element in this Secret Realm’s depths, there might be Snow Crystal Stones in those valleys.”
Situ Qingyin turned her head, and it seemed Su Yuan was gazing at a certain spot ahead.
“Su Yuan, what’s the matter?”
Su Yuan lightly smiled and said, “Someone is coming.”
“Hmm?” Hearing this, Situ Qingyin couldn’t help but heighten her vigilance.
Along the way, the two had encountered several other exploration teams, but most were in a hurry to rush deeper in and had no interaction with them.
In the wild, other unknown humans were often more dangerous than Star Beasts because you never knew what their intentions were…
Shortly after, Situ Qingyin saw a sensually dressed woman and an ordinary-looking man walking toward them. They quickly reached Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin.
“Are you two also heading to the Ancient City Ruins in the depths of the Secret Realm?” Wang Dongqiang asked with a smile.
Ancient City Ruins?
Su Yuan’s heart stirred but he did not respond directly. Instead, he asked, “May I ask who you two are?”
Wang Dongqiang smiled and said, “We are also exploring here. We have two friends hunting ahead, so we are keeping watch here.”
While Wang Dongqiang and Su Yuan were chatting, Fan Sanmei discreetly observed Su Yuan, noticing that not only did his Star Power Fluctuation not leak at all, but his aura was virtually undetectable.
Su Yuan nodded and said, “Hunting, huh? It seems the prey is precious enough to need someone keeping watch.”
“Hahaha, it is indeed quite precious.”
Wang Dongqiang laughed heartily. He wanted to make a move but hesitated when he saw Fan Sanmei frowning beside him, so he held back for now.
Wang Dongqiang apologized, saying, “Sorry for the inconvenience, but could you two please step aside and go around?”
Su Yuan glanced behind Wang Dongqiang and smiled, “I don’t think that will be necessary. It looks like your friends are already back from their hunt.”
“Huh?”
Wang Dongqiang and Fan Sanmei were startled and turned their heads to see Gao Ge and Feng Hao’s figures appearing in the distance, slowly approaching.
Wang Dongqiang and Fan Sanmei exchanged glances, not expecting their teammates to finish the battle just at this moment…
“Qiangzi, Third Sister, why did you come over here?”
Feng Hao and Gao Ge approached, with Feng Hao carrying a sack on his shoulder.
The sack occasionally moved, and fresh blood seeped through, dripping onto the snow.
Situ Qingyin curiously glanced at it, unsure what kind of Star Beast was inside.
However, Su Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
A person…
Compared to Situ Qingyin, who had little battle experience, Su Yuan, who had killed many, could tell with just a glance that the sack contained a person.
Moreover, judging by the size, it was likely a girl.
“Who are these two?”
Feng Hao’s gaze fell on Situ Qingyin and lingered.
Even though she wore plain clothes, Situ Qingyin’s noble demeanor, cultivated from childhood, deeply attracted Feng Hao.
Feeling the shameless stare, Situ Qingyin frowned and crossed her arms slightly in front of her.
Wang Dongqiang smiled and said, “These two are also adventurers heading to the Ancient City. They happened to pass by while you were hunting. I intended to ask them to go around, but it seems that’s not necessary now.”
Wang Dongqiang said to Su Yuan, “You two may proceed. Goodbye, till fate brings us together again.”
“Alright.” Su Yuan responded with a smile and then led Situ Qingyin forward.
…
“What are you doing? Why didn’t you make a move on these two fat sheep?” Feng Hao asked anxiously.
Wang Dongqiang said, “I wanted to, but Third Sister didn’t allow it…”
Feng Hao turned to Fan Sanmei, “Third Sister, why did you let those fat sheep go when they were delivered to our doorstep?”
Fan Sanmei frowned, “My intuition tells me they’re not easy to deal with.”
“Intuition?” Feng Hao sneered, “That’s just superstition, isn’t it? We’ve been through so much together. How could four of us possibly fear two students, even if they’re top geniuses from Black Snow Country?”
Unable to resist anymore, Feng Hao threw the sack he was carrying to Gao Ge.
“I don’t know what you’re afraid of. I’m going in first!”
After saying this, Feng Hao vanished into the snow, swiftly moving forward under its cover.
Fan Sanmei opened her mouth but said nothing. After all, “intuition” was ephemeral.
Given the current situation, they were just two Silver Stage students. There was nothing to fear.
“Let’s go!”
Since Feng Hao had already gone, Fan Sanmei and the others followed immediately.
…
“Su Yuan, those people seemed malevolent. It’s surprising they let us go.” Situ Qingyin was still somewhat surprised.
In reality, Su Yuan was also surprised that they were so “polite.”
However, just then, Su Yuan seemed to sense something. Smiling, he said, “They’re not so patient after all. Qingyin, your allure is quite impressive…”
Situ Qingyin asked in confusion, “Huh?”
Su Yuan turned around, just in time to see the snowflakes swirl, and Feng Hao burst forth from the ground, brandishing a silver long knife.
“Your reaction is quick, but it’s useless… Huh?!”
A direct hit, but Feng Hao froze.
The knife did not meet any resistance!
Alarmed, Feng Hao immediately retreated with his knife.
However, Su Yuan was faster! With a slight flicker, he was at Feng Hao’s side, grabbing his neck and slamming him into the ground!
“Boom!”
Blood spattered, cracking the snowy ground slightly.
Feng Hao spat blood, the impact making his chest tight. His flushed face showed terror as he looked at the silver-eyed youth beside him.
“Let… me go!”
Feng Hao gripped his knife tighter and thrust toward Su Yuan’s left side.
The knife’s edge was tinged with a poison-like black hue!
“Be careful, Su Yuan!” Situ Qingyin urgently warned.
Space twisted, and a powerful pressure descended. Feng Hao’s raised arm and blade were forced back to the ground.
Su Yuan calmly said, “I didn’t want to get involved, but since you’re eager to die, I’ll oblige.”
His left arm turned into a burning, fiery iron, Red Flame swirling around.
Golden Burning Hand!
“No…!”
Feeling death’s approach, Feng Hao’s eyes widened, and he unleashed all his Star Power.
But Su Yuan’s grip tightened, halting the Star Power’s flow and his struggles!
With a crack, Golden Burning Hand snapped Feng Hao’s already short neck.
Scalding blood sprayed from his neck, splashing Su Yuan’s burning hand.
Rising, Su Yuan flicked the blood off his hand, using his Star Power to clear it completely.
“Haozi, is dead?!”
Fan Sanmei and the others arrived, gasping at the sight of Feng Hao’s lifeless body.
In one encounter, Haozi was killed effortlessly?
Though more skilled in ambushes than direct combat, Feng Hao was still a seasoned High Stage Silver.
Shocked, Fan Sanmei and the others knew they couldn’t remain passive.
“Signal Boss Chen!” Wang Dongqiang ordered.
Fan Sanmei immediately crushed a talisman taken from her ring.
“So, there are reinforcements?”
Su Yuan opened his right hand, and the Phoenix Perch Saber landed in it with a flash of starlight.
Seeing the saber, Fan Sanmei and the others sensed its exceptional quality.
It was a Superior Grade Blue Star Artifact!
Normally they’d be thrilled, but now… their hearts grew heavier.
“Let’s avenge Haozi!” Gao Ge shouted.
Gao Ge and Feng Hao might have looked and acted differently, but they had been close comrades for years.
Seeing Feng Hao’s death, Gao Ge dropped the sack and vanished into the snow.
Using a different Snow Escape Technique, Gao Ge left no trace of his presence this time, not even a hint of his breath.
Blue Skill, Snow Concealed Kill!
Wang Dongqiang drew his long knife and charged at Su Yuan.
Fan Sanmei formed seals with her hands, preparing a powerful skill.
The three had practiced this formation for years, their coordination near flawless.
Su Yuan smirked and raised his hand, gray light flashing in his palm. Elemental Magnetism Pressure descended on Wang Dongqiang.
“Such strong pressure!”
Wang Dongqiang felt his body heavy as if crushed by immense pressure, making movement impossible!
Space Cut Power flooded the Phoenix Perch Saber. Su Yuan’s eyes flashed silver, and he instantaneously teleported five meters to the left.
Holding the blade in reverse, he plunged it into the ground!
“Whoosh!”
The blade met flesh, striking something hidden.
With force, the Phoenix Perch Saber’s blade sunk deep into the ground.
A muffled groan rose from below, and a line of blood sprayed from the snow!
Su Yuan glanced at the ground and withdrew his bloodied blade. He saw Wang Dongqiang, shimmering with silver light and attempting to use an Enhancement Skill under the Elemental Magnetism Pressure. He struck.
A black line slashed horizontally. About to transform into a Silver Wolf, Wang Dongqiang’s pupils shrank as he was cut in two, spilling his innards and blood on the ground.
“One left…”
Su Yuan teleported to the still-casting Fan Sanmei.
“No no no!”
Fan Sanmei’s face turned pale. In seconds, not only Feng Hao but also Gao Ge and Wang Dongqiang had been killed!
Terrified, she unleashed her skill!
“Snow Ice Needle!”
A surge of Ice Spiritual Power erupted, countless crystalline ice needles shooting from her, enveloping Su Yuan.
“Die! Die die die…!!”
Horrified, Fan Sanmei’s sanity broke down as she repeated her attacks.
Didn’t I warn you not to provoke him?!
Why didn’t you listen?!
Haozi, damn you, you pervert!
Your death is taking us all down!
Fan Sanmei’s eyes reddened, her face twisted in frenzy. Hundreds of ice needles pierced through Su Yuan in seconds.
“Unscathed…”
His mastery of “Local Transfer” was exceptional, allowing him to avoid all damage.
Amid the needle storm, Su Yuan remained unharmed.
Staring in disbelief, Fan Sanmei couldn’t speak, realizing she was more unstable than she had thought.
Facing death wasn’t as easy as she imagined.
Su Yuan’s face showed no emotion as he swung his blade, decapitating her.
Watching her body fall, he flicked the blood off his blade.
“Too weak.”