Chapter 493: Confinement
CLANG!
The dagger fell to the ground, but Night Blade had already grabbed Lin Feng's wrist, pinning it tightly.
"Kid, you can't win!"
Night Blade roared ferociously, but his voice grew quieter and quieter. He could feel the Inner Strength in his body draining away like a flood.
He never imagined Lin Feng would be so devious as to launch a sneak attack at a time like this.
THUD!
He finally lost all his strength and collapsed to his knees. But he struggled back to his feet—he absolutely could not fall. He had to stand up and kill Lin Feng!
"I'm going to kill you!"
Night Blade's eyes were bloodshot. The muscles on his body tensed, veins bulging. His eyes were completely red, and his bones crackled and popped all over. He looked as if he had transformed into a bloodthirsty beast.
At that moment, Lin Feng appeared before him, his eyes filled with contempt. He hadn't been using his full strength before, either.
But he knew that if this was a battle of attrition, he had to make Night Blade fall first. His reserves of Inner Strength were far greater than the average person's.
SWISH! SWISH!
Two silver needles shot out from Lin Feng's sleeve. The steel needles glinted with a dark golden light as they flew straight for Night Blade's heart.
Night Blade was stunned for a moment, realizing Lin Feng had something hidden in his sleeve. His reaction was incredibly fast, however. The two thin needles pierced his chest, but his Body Technique was so swift that he managed to avoid a fatal blow.
"AHH!"
Night Blade cried out in pain. He knew Lin Feng was trying to cripple him. His heart pounded violently in his chest, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
SWOOSH!
Night Blade charged directly at Lin Feng. A cold glint of light flashed, aiming straight for Lin Feng's throat. Lin Feng's face was pale, but he didn't dare to be careless. He lashed out with a whip-like kick to meet the attack.
BAM!
A dull thud sounded out. The dagger grazed Lin Feng's leg, its sharp edge tearing a long, bloody gash through his pants.
The blood seeped out, making Lin Feng feel a little dizzy, but he immediately launched another attack at Night Blade.
He unleashed a flurry of cunning martial arts techniques, each blow aimed at Night Blade. But Night Blade dodged them all with ease, forcing him to retreat again and again.
But Night Blade was no pushover. Seizing an opportunity, he struck out with his palm, sending Lin Feng flying backward. Lin Feng skidded for more than ten meters across the ground before coming to a stop.
By now, Night Blade's body had begun to sway. His dagger was stabbed into the ground for support, but he gritted his teeth and refused to fall.
This small detail made Lin Feng's gaze turn even colder. 'This Night Blade really is a tough opponent. My Inner Strength is almost gone, but he can't be in much better shape.'
Seeing the staggering Night Blade, Lin Feng roared and lashed out with a kick, sending him flying like a cannonball for more than five meters.
His body slammed into the wall, instantly creating a human-shaped hole.
That kick completely robbed Night Blade of his ability to fight. He slowly raised his head, his eyes crimson. He had been severely wounded by the blow.
PFFT!
He spat out a mouthful of blood but still managed to struggle to his feet. His face was ashen, and his body was completely off-balance, swaying as if he were a kite in the wind.
He knew his situation was extremely dangerous, so he tried to regulate the state of his body while sneering at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng stood quietly, but he was observing his surroundings. Although he seemed to have the upper hand now, his strength was only at the Peak of Late Stage Innate. Compared to Night Blade, a Half-Step Grandmaster, the gap in power was still immense. He had to conserve his energy.
"Haha, even if I'm finished, don't think you're getting away!"
Night Blade laughed maniacally. He knew he had lost. That last burst of power had exceeded his limits. But Lin Feng certainly hadn't had it easy, either. Both of them had paid a heavy price in this life-or-death duel.
But now, he couldn't move. Even standing was a struggle. He was completely spent.
Lin Feng frowned slightly. 'It's true, I've also reached my limit. The slightest disturbance could plunge me into a point of no return. But I'm not afraid.'
'The situation now is like a gambler's last hand. I know Night Blade is at the end of his rope, but he still hasn't given up hope. I believe I will win this.'
Just then, Night Blade's already weakened body suddenly erupted with a powerful pressure. As his body gradually grew stronger, his aura became terrifying.
"Are you trying to risk it all?"
Lin Feng asked, raising an eyebrow, but his expression remained indifferent.
"Kid, your Body Technique is bizarre. I know you provoked me on purpose to throw my Inner Strength into chaos, giving you a chance to defeat me."
"But you're being naive. That Body Technique alone is nowhere near enough to bridge the gap in our power!"
"I've seen tricks like yours many times before, and I've broken them every single time."
Night Blade said coldly. He knew Lin Feng's goal was to stall for time, and he also knew Lin Feng wouldn't be able to do it. With that, his figure lunged toward Lin Feng again.
He was now prepared to die and take Lin Feng with him. He had to kill Lin Feng today; he couldn't let him leave here alive.
"Then give it a try!"
Lin Feng snorted coldly, and his figure instantly flared with power. He had no path of retreat now. The only way to end this was to cut his opponent down!
Lin Feng felt helpless about this. 'If I had the strength of an early-stage Grandmaster, or even a Half-Step Grandmaster, I wouldn't have been wounded so badly by this Night Blade.' But he had no other choice now.
His figure transformed into a streak of light and shot toward Night Blade. He was going to defeat him with close-quarters combat!
BAM!
Another vicious punch slammed into Night Blade's chest. Night Blade felt a sharp pain as the immense force shattered several of his ribs, and his body was sent flying in a straight line.
When he landed, a wave of pain washed over his chest, but he had no time to worry about it. Lin Feng was already on him!