Chapter 497: A Sudden Flash
Lin Feng paid Night Blade no mind. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he bent his arm and pursued the flying figure of Night Blade. With this strike, he intended to end the battle for good.
"Die!"
Lin Feng and Night Blade unleashed an endless barrage of attacks. The grueling battle gradually left both men injured, and blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.
Yet, the more they fought, the fiercer they became. Night Blade was now using his weapon without reservation, significantly boosting his attack power. If this continued, it would be difficult for Lin Feng to win.
BAM!
Lin Feng's fist viciously slammed into Night Blade's abdomen. Night Blade let out a pained grunt, but it was only a grunt. He then twisted his body, dodging Lin Feng's punch.
"You can't kill me. In fact, you're about to fall by my hand!"
Night Blade's tone was bone-chillingly cold, yet brimming with confidence.
BOOM!
Lin Feng didn't say a word. He simply sent Night Blade flying with a kick and followed up with a punch aimed straight for his chest.
Seeing the ferocity of Lin Feng's assault, Night Blade's expression was grim. He didn't hesitate to raise his own fist to meet the blow.
But just as Night Blade raised his fist, his expression changed drastically. A piercing cold glint shot straight for his heart.
It was too sudden, too fierce. He was caught completely off guard.
DING!
A crisp sound rang out, and both men were sent flying backward by a massive force.
Night Blade's face was deathly pale. A bloody hole had appeared on his right hand, the flesh split open. Blood dripped slowly from his fingers, staining the ground red.
He never would have imagined that Lin Feng could be so cunning. After his own signature sneak attack had failed, Lin Feng had immediately adjusted and seized the opportunity to counter-attack.
What shocked him even more was how well-hidden Lin Feng's move was. He hadn't noticed it at all until that sharp, cold glint shot out.
By then, he had already lost the initiative, because the cold glint had grazed past his ear.
The fierce aura made the hair on his body stand on end. He had no doubt that if he had been even a second slower, he would have died right then and there!
'This kid... why does it feel like he's even better at assassination than I am?!'
Night Blade exclaimed in shock. This was completely abnormal. A young man in his twenties actually possessed keener perception than him, an instructor for an assassin organization.
But Lin Feng just said calmly, "I told you. You can't kill me."
BANG!
In a flash, Lin Feng kicked the corpse behind him aside. He then looked at Night Blade, the killing intent in his eyes reaching its peak.
'This bastard actually tried to ambush me? He's got a death wish.'
"Since you're looking for death, I'll grant your wish."
The moment Lin Feng's words fell, his figure blurred and then vanished.
SWISH!
A cold light flashed. Lin Feng's attack arrived in an instant.
Filled with a biting killing intent, it slashed directly toward Night Blade. But Night Blade just sneered; an attack of this level was no longer a threat to him.
With a flick of his wrist, a short sword appeared in Night Blade's hand. His figure flashed as he dodged Lin Feng's strike, then he instantly circled to Lin Feng's flank and stabbed at his back.
But Night Blade had underestimated Lin Feng's reaction. Lin Feng flashed away, dodging the attack.
But then, Lin Feng revealed a strange smile. At that same moment, he suddenly kicked out, aiming viciously for Night Blade's crotch.
Night Blade's pupils contracted. 'This guy... how can he fight like this?'
His movements were a little too slow, and the kick landed squarely. A ball-crushing sound echoed.
"AWOO~"
The kick made Night Blade howl in agony, clutching his groin as veins bulged on his forehead. But he knew this was no time to be crying out in pain.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
At that moment, Lin Feng attacked again, and Night Blade hastily parried.
The two figures flickered rapidly as their battle grew ever more intense. Lin Feng's strength far exceeded his expectations.
Lin Feng's Fist Technique was incredibly sharp; every blow was fierce and domineering. Furthermore, his attack angles were extremely tricky, and each strike left Night Blade struggling to defend.
At the same time, however, Lin Feng was at a disadvantage. After all, his cultivation realm was still a bit weak, and he had just used up all his True Qi.
As a result, he was no longer as composed as before. Several new cuts appeared on his body. Though they weren't serious, for an expert like him, it was more than enough to give him a world of hurt.
A smirk tugged at the corner of Night Blade's mouth. He had seen through Lin Feng's condition. The fierce Fist Technique and graceful posture were just a facade. His own goal was also very clear.
'It's the openings in his defense. So what if Lin Feng is talented? In the end, his skills aren't self-cultivated. I, on the other hand, went through special training to gain the strength I have today. How could Lin Feng possibly keep up?'
Just then, Lin Feng threw another punch. This time, Night Blade didn't block it head-on, choosing instead to dodge. Although Lin Feng's Body Technique was agile, his attack patterns still had flaws.
And Night Blade seized this very opportunity. His move cut off all of Lin Feng's escape routes, forcing him to charge forward.
BAM!
A muffled explosion rang out. Lin Feng took a palm strike to the chest and was sent flying several meters.
"Heh."
But Lin Feng just let out a disdainful chuckle and leaped back up.
After flipping once in mid-air, he landed steadily on his feet. He stared at Night Blade, and in the depths of his dark pupils, a ghostly blue flame seemed to burn.
Seeing this, Night Blade frowned slightly. This was a situation he had never expected. He thought he could have ended the battle quickly.
He never imagined it would drag on for so long. As things stood, his chances of victory were shrinking.
But Night Blade had no intention of retreating. He knew he had to take down Lin Feng today.
WHOOSH~
At that moment, Night Blade moved again, hurtling toward Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's legs suddenly tensed. His body carved a perfect arc through the air as he pounced toward Night Blade.
This time, he didn't choose to dodge. Instead, he chose to engage Night Blade in close-quarters combat, but in doing so, his advantage would completely vanish.