Chapter 345 - 220: Two Demons Contend
King Changping’s heart tightened as he watched the young man before him suddenly adopt a look of realization.
’Does this person know me? Has he recognized my identity?’
’Then who is this young man? Is he from the imperial court, or some other power?’
King Changping’s heart began to race. He did his best to remain calm, lest he give himself away.
His gaze was locked on the young man, trying to glean any possible clue from his expression and demeanor.
This young man gave him an extraordinary feeling. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see right into a person’s soul.
King Changping’s heart was filled with suspicion and vigilance. The young man’s sudden look of realization forced him to suspect that his identity had been discovered.
He began to rapidly weigh the possibilities in his mind.
’Who is this young man?’
’Where did he come from?’
’What is his goal?’
King Changping’s thoughts raced, a dozen ideas flashing through his mind in an instant.
But no matter what, he had to recover quickly. If this dragged on any longer, his death was certain!
"Heh, I am, of course, the one who wants your life!"
Before the words had even faded, Fang Yue attacked again.
King Changping’s heart hammered like a war drum. Facing the young man’s sudden assault, he had almost no time to react.
In that instant, it occurred to him that this person was likely an expert sent by the imperial court to intercept him. ’Whoever this is, he didn’t come in peace!’
King Changping’s body had not yet fully recovered, and this assault only made a bad situation worse.
However, he knew he absolutely could not fall here. Otherwise, his life would be in grave danger.
He forced himself to take a breath and hastily retreated, trying to put distance between himself and the young man while gathering his Inner Strength for a counterattack.
The killing intent in the eyes of this young man, Fang Yue, made King Changping’s heart palpitate with fear.
His attacks were swift and fierce, each move aimed at a vital point. He clearly wanted King Changping dead.
King Changping cursed inwardly. ’If only I weren’t injured. This youth is strong, yes, but he’d be nothing to me at my peak.’
But right now, he was grievously wounded, able to use less than half of his full strength.
’To think I’m letting some young punk weaker than me get the upper hand... It’s infuriating!’
But for now, he had to give his all to face this crisis. He channeled all his Inner Strength and threw a palm strike, which collided violently with Fang Yue’s attack.
BANG!
With a loud crash, both men were thrown back several steps.
King Changping felt his arm go numb, while Fang Yue stood his ground firmly, the killing intent in his eyes growing even stronger.
King Changping’s heart sank. He understood his situation was extremely dire.
Although Fang Yue’s strength was less than his own at his peak, to the current King Changping, he seemed like an insurmountable mountain.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm the panic in his heart.
He knew he couldn’t just sit here and wait for death. He had to find a way to turn the tables.
King Changping’s eyes scanned his surroundings, searching for a chance to escape.
However, Fang Yue seemed to see through his intentions. With a flicker of his body, he launched another attack.
King Changping gave a bitter smile. He knew he was backed into a corner. Now, he could only fight Fang Yue with everything he had.
He channeled all his Inner Strength and sent a palm strike flying toward Fang Yue. He poured all his remaining power into this strike, hoping to at least cause Fang Yue some trouble.
However, Fang Yue’s strength exceeded his expectations. With a casual wave, Fang Yue neutralized his attack and simultaneously landed a heavy punch squarely on his chest.
PTHOO!
King Changping spat a mouthful of blood as his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string. He crashed heavily to the ground, feeling as though all his internal organs had been shattered.
He struggled to stand but found he had no strength left. He looked up at Fang Yue, only to see him walking closer step by step, the killing intent in his eyes more intense than ever.
Despair filled King Changping’s heart. He knew he was powerless to reverse the situation. He closed his eyes and waited for death to come.
Yet, just as he was about to give up, a figure suddenly rushed in from a distance.
"Stay your hand! You can’t kill him!"
To King Changping, the voice was like a sound from the heavens.
King Changping had already closed his eyes in despair, awaiting death’s arrival, but this sudden shout rekindled a flame of hope within him.
He struggled to open his eyes and look toward the source of the voice. A middle-aged man in a black robe was rapidly approaching.
In an instant, King Changping’s emotions shifted from despair to elation.
’With this black-robed Tributor intervening, surely this young expert from the court won’t dare to strike the killing blow!’
’Does this mean I have a chance to live?’
But as he was thinking this, he felt an immense force strike him. Then, his vision went black, and all sound faded into nothing.
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"Who are you? How dare you defy my command? You killed him—you deserve to die!"
The black-robed man’s gaze burned like a torch, fixed on the young man, Fang Yue. He had many things he needed to learn from King Changping, and his voice was filled with an authority and rage that suggested Fang Yue had crossed an unforgivable line.
Fang Yue, however, was unmoved. He gave the black-robed man a cool glance and said coldly, "And who are you? What gives you the right to command me? King Changping was a wicked man. In killing him, I was merely enacting justice on behalf of heaven."