Chapter 473
"Lin Kuang, you got here quickly. It seems you really care about this woman," the middle-aged man leading the group said with a smile, sizing up Lin Kuang.
Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh. "I never expected a prestigious ancient martial arts clan like the Pei Family to resort to threatening me with a woman. I’ve certainly learned something today."
Lin Kuang’s tone was thick with sarcasm. The one thing he despised most was being threatened, and the Pei Family’s actions had thoroughly enraged him.
Hearing this, the middle-aged man’s expression flickered. "How did you know we’re from the Pei Family?" he asked, his face darkening.
Lin Kuang’s words left no doubt that he knew their identity, which made Pei Qiuhai’s expression grow serious.
"Was it supposed to be hard to find out who you are? Cut the crap. Release my woman, and the Nameless Sword is yours."
With that, Lin Kuang drew the Nameless Sword from his waist.
Seeing the cold gleam of the Nameless Sword in Lin Kuang’s hand, Pei Qiuhai’s expression grew excited, his eyes betraying a hint of greed.
"Good. A straightforward man indeed. Hand over the Nameless, and I’ll release your woman," Pei Qiuhai said.
"Do you take me for an idiot? What happens if I give you the Nameless Sword and you don’t release her?" Lin Kuang retorted, his face grim.
Hearing this, Pei Qiuhai frowned slightly, then sneered, "You have no other choice!"
"Is that so? I’ll plant the Nameless Sword right here, and our groups will each retreat ten meters. Then, you release my woman back to me. How about that?" Lin Kuang proposed after a moment’s thought.
Pei Qiuhai furrowed his brow, but inwardly he was quite pleased with the idea. He didn’t just want to get his hands on the Nameless Sword; he also wanted to kill Lin Kuang. After all, Lin Kuang’s strength is evident, and if he isn’t eliminated now, he will become a major problem in the future!
Lin Kuang’s proposal seems incredibly advantageous. After all, the Pei Family excels at speed, thanks to our Willow Catkin Technique. I’m confident I can seize the Nameless Sword first and still recapture the little Witch!
"Fine, let’s do it that way," Pei Qiuhai agreed.
Hearing Pei Qiuhai’s agreement, Lin Kuang smirked to himself. He’d made the suggestion precisely because he knew the Pei Family was famed for their speed. After all, he had also mastered the Willow Catkin Technique, so he was certain they would accept the proposal.
As expected, Pei Qiuhai agreed. With that thought, Lin Kuang plunged the Nameless Sword into the ground and stepped back ten paces.
"Alright, release her," Lin Kuang commanded, his tone calm as he stood with his hands behind his back.
Seeing this, Pei Qiuhai nodded. "Fine, release her!" he said indifferently to a Pei Family Disciple.
At his command, the Disciple immediately untied the ropes binding the little Witch’s hands. Without hesitation, she ran towards Lin Kuang.
At this moment, Lin Kuang was watching the little Witch, and Pei Qiuhai was also watching her. Both men were waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Just as the little Witch was a single step away from the Nameless Sword, Lin Kuang and Pei Qiuhai moved in the same instant, as if by tacit agreement.
Seeing Lin Kuang move, a cold smile spread across Pei Qiuhai’s face. In the Ancient Martial Realm, their Pei Family’s speed was unrivaled; no one had ever surpassed them.
However, in the next split second, Pei Qiuhai froze. He saw that Lin Kuang was also using the Pei Family’s Willow Catkin Technique. How could that be possible?
Most crucially, Lin Kuang’s movement technique was impossibly fast. Pei Qiuhai knew with absolute certainty that his own speed couldn’t match Lin Kuang’s.
In that instant, Pei Qiuhai’s face turned exceedingly grim.
"Lin Kuang, you tricked me!" Pei Qiuhai bellowed.
Lin Kuang simply sneered. "Don’t play dumb with me. Did you really think I didn’t know what you were planning?" he said with disdain.
By now, Lin Kuang had already snatched the Nameless Sword from the ground with his right hand, while his left arm swept the little Witch into his embrace.
Seeing this, Pei Qiuhai’s complexion grew even more foul. "Come out, all of you!" he roared.
In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen figures shot out from the surrounding forest, instantly surrounding Lin Kuang and the little Witch.
Observing this, Lin Kuang showed no surprise, for he had already sensed their presence.
"The Pei Family... Excellent. Today, I’ll kill every last one of you!" Lin Kuang said, his voice chillingly cold as he held the Nameless Sword in his right hand and the little Witch in his left.
"Kill us? On what grounds? Just yourself and that burden?" Pei Qiuhai jeered, walking forward with a mocking expression.
Hearing this, Lin Kuang glared at him with murderous intent. "That’s right. Just like this, I will slay you all."
"Haha, you truly overestimate yourself! I, Pei Qiuhai, have seen plenty of arrogant men, but you are without a doubt the most arrogant one I’ve ever met!" Pei Qiuhai laughed coldly.
"Is that so? I don’t care about others. I’m arrogant because I have the strength to back it up," Lin Kuang stated, his voice calm and confident.
"Hmph, then let your arrogance and your so-called strength go to hell!" Pei Qiuhai scoffed. Waving his hand, he issued the kill order: "Attack! Kill them and take the Nameless!"
Hearing Pei Qiuhai’s command, the Disciples all nodded. More than a dozen of them attacked simultaneously, their glittering long blades slashing directly at Lin Kuang.
Seeing this, Lin Kuang’s expression remained unchanged, but the little Witch’s face turned pale. She had never witnessed a scene like this before; it would be a lie to say she wasn’t terrified.
"Don’t be afraid. I’m here," Lin Kuang said calmly.
Upon hearing his words, the little Witch instinctively calmed down, as if his voice contained some kind of Magic Power.
At that moment, the Open Door, Rest Gate, Life Gate, and Injury Gate inside Lin Kuang’s body burst open. All Four Gates were unleashed, and a terrifying power surged through him.
In an instant, Lin Kuang’s strength became overwhelming. The terrifying power shocked everyone present. Although Lin Kuang had only opened the Four Gates, his current strength was far greater than before. Even with just these four gates active, he was vastly more formidable.
Pei Qiuhai had only learned of Lin Kuang’s strength from Pei Yuandong. Now, it was clear that Lin Kuang was even more terrifying than described.
His expression turning cold, Pei Qiuhai thought, Has his strength increased again? He’s a true prodigy... But the more monstrous his talent, the more certain I am that I must kill him today! After all, if he is this strong now, who knows how powerful he’ll become in a few years? By then, he would surely be a tremendous disaster for the Pei Family. Therefore, Lin Kuang must die!
The dozen or so men charging Lin Kuang were also momentarily stunned by the power radiating from him. In that brief instant of their shock, Lin Kuang made his move.