Chapter 489: Mockery
SCRAPE! CRUNCH!
They carved several gouges into the ground, their clothes whipping through the air, but the dagger was now clamped between Lin Feng's fingers.
Gazing at Night Blade's somewhat battered expression, a slight smile played on Lin Feng's lips, his eyes filled with undisguised mockery.
Night Blade, however, stared grimly at Lin Feng. He couldn't fathom how Lin Feng could be so formidable; it completely defied logic.
SWISH!
Night Blade's body flickered and he vanished on the spot. At the same time, Lin Feng abruptly clenched his fists.
The muscles in his body visibly swelled, his skeleton cracking and popping as a wild, powerful aura erupted from him.
WHOOSH!
Lin Feng's fist tore through the air, smashing forward like a battering ram aimed straight for Night Blade. But Night Blade's movements were uncannily bizarre, and he only just managed to dodge at the very last second before the punch connected.
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP...
Night Blade stumbled back several steps before managing to regain his footing.
Lin Feng's last punch had sent a chill down his spine. If he hadn't reacted in time, he would have been injured already.
His eyes were fixed on Lin Feng. He could tell Lin Feng was starting to fight with reckless abandon. If he, Night Blade, let this drag on any longer, his own life could be in danger.
But Night Blade had no such realization. Right now, his heart was just filled with rage.
'This kid's attacks are just too fast! My own reactions are quite swift, but I still can't seem to dodge his strikes.'
Night Blade snorted coldly. 'This Lin Feng really is a handful.'
But he was in too deep to back out now. 'I have to win this fight, or else my plans will all be for nothing.'
THWACK!
Lin Feng's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, and Night Blade found it harder and harder to cope. He was gradually being overwhelmed by Lin Feng's assault.
SPURT!
Night Blade was sent flying by Lin Feng's strike once again. He lay on the ground spitting up blood, his body already covered in wounds.
He was starting to feel a genuine sense of fear. He was clearly at a disadvantage. 'If I don't find a way to counterattack and suppress Lin Feng,' he thought, 'I'll be in real danger.'
Lin Feng watched from a distance with cold eyes. This Night Blade was even more formidable than before, and he could feel the immense pressure building.
But Lin Feng's gaze remained resolute. His goal was to kill Night Blade. Otherwise, he would be the one getting hunted down, and that was an experience he had no desire to repeat.
SWISH!
Lin Feng's figure flickered in and out of existence before Night Blade's eyes, making it impossible to defend against. For a moment, even Night Blade couldn't pinpoint his location.
Night Blade's eyes filled with apprehension; the pressure radiating from Lin Feng was simply too intense.
It had far exceeded his expectations. If he didn't still have a trump card up his sleeve, he might have already been defeated.
But now, he had no other choice. He had to give it his all and try to buy some time against Lin Feng.
Lin Feng attacked Night Blade relentlessly, but every strike missed. Night Blade was incredibly cunning; his figure flickered in and out of sight, making it impossible for anyone to lock onto his true position.
"You can't catch me, hahaha!"
Night Blade laughed heartily, his eyes filled with smug satisfaction. He believed that as long as Lin Feng kept chasing him like this, there was absolutely nothing he could do to him.
This was one of the very reasons he was a top-tier assassin!
"Do you really think there's nothing I can do to you?"
Lin Feng spoke coolly, ceasing his attacks. His eyes were ice-cold, betraying no sign of panic.
He had to wait for the perfect opportunity. Otherwise, his attack would miss completely, and he would be the one to suffer Night Blade's fatal blow.
He knew in his heart that Night Blade's goal was to wear him down to death, but he had no intention of giving him that chance.
Seeing that Lin Feng had stopped moving, the vicious glint in Night Blade's eyes intensified.
"Die!"
Night Blade bellowed, and the short blade instantly flew from his hand. It vanished in a flash, only to reappear right in front of Lin Feng the next second.
Its speed was incredible, catching even Lin Feng off guard. The attack was devious and ruthless, its movements so sharp that Lin Feng could only dodge.
SWOOSH!
Night Blade's short blade darted about relentlessly, forcing Lin Feng into a steady retreat. But the assassin didn't let up in the slightest, making the attacks even more concentrated. He was clearly trying to use the dagger's advantage to completely shut down Lin Feng's ability to fight back.
Lin Feng's brow furrowed. This situation was not good for him. Although he was fast, Night Blade's power was much greater than his, so he had to be extremely careful.
With light footwork, he repositioned himself again, dodging a volley of attacks from Night Blade before abruptly flashing to the side.
The short blade immediately chopped down in pursuit, moving like a phantom, but Lin Feng still managed to evade the strike.
Beads of sweat began to form on Lin Feng's forehead. 'Night Blade's attacks are just too devious,' he thought. 'If this continues, he'll slowly grind me to death.'
'Looks like he plans to wear me down with this tactic.'
His eyes gradually sharpened. Lin Feng slowly controlled his breathing to conserve his energy, but inwardly, he was secretly pleased.
He knew that Night Blade's actions proved his suspicions correct.
'Night Blade is trying to kill me in a battle of attrition. While his power level is much higher than mine, my recovery rate is also incredibly fast.'
"You little bastard, you're bound to lose sooner or later if this keeps up! I'd advise you to surrender obediently. If you do, I might let you suffer a little less!"
Night Blade said with a savage grin. His organization possessed its own special Secret Technique.
After a certain period, it could increase his strength by thirty percent. The effect didn't last long, but today, he couldn't afford to care about the consequences. All that mattered was killing Lin Feng.
Although Lin Feng hadn't shown any fear, his energy consumption had to be severe. No one could sustain that kind of exertion for long.
Hearing this, Lin Feng just smiled faintly. "And you think you're still guaranteed to win?"
Night Blade sneered. The short blade in his hand flashed out once more, stabbing straight for Lin Feng. It shimmered with a cold light, streaking through the air like a shooting star.
Gritting his teeth, Lin Feng drew his sword to meet the attack. With a flash of sword light, his Cyan Blade Treasure Sword clashed directly with Night Blade's short blade.
CLANG!
A sharp ring of metal on metal echoed as sparks flew. Lin Feng was forced to retreat hastily.