Chapter 1170: The Square and the Compass
Lightning and thunder went wild as Sir Star Ring shot through the air in the form of Fourth True Monarch. He pierced through heaven and earth like a spear, moving with mountain-toppling, sea-draining momentum....
Nothing could block his path! Amidst intense rumbling sounds, he smashed through the outer wall of the building that contained the sword furnace. As the rubble rained down and rain fell... he landed right next to the furnace! He was standing right in front of Xu Qing! His incredible momentum caused a virtual tempest to whip up around him.
Xu Qing’s garments flapped, and his hair whipped about. But he stood as firm as a mountain, not taking even a single step backward.
His expression remained the same as ever as he looked coolly at Sir Star Ring. “You seem to be in a good mood tonight, Elder Brother Fourth.”
“As I expected, it’s you!” replied Sir Star Ring, a complicated look in his eyes.
Endless bolts of lightning flowed across his entire body, eventually streaming down his legs to spread out into the surroundings. As for his eyes... when they locked onto Xu Qing, all traces of doubt within him were wiped out. As his thoughts went wild, his expression became incomparably grim, and massive killing intent built up within him.
“It’s truly a surprise you hid yourself so well...” he said, taking a step toward Xu Qing. “You were the one who spread those rumors! I set up the situation with Sir Vilespirit to try to draw you out, but you sent the fox maiden in your stead.”
He took another step forward. “I arranged for Yuanshan Su to interfere, but thanks to your alliance with Sir Vilespirit, you got her a new status, and my efforts to drive her away failed. After I blew everyone’s cover, you made sure Sir Vilespirit’s betrayal worked. Then... you cowed Yuanshan Su, helped Li Mengtu succeed, got Sir Vilespirit to kill himself, and sent Li the Chosen to block my path.
“I have to admit that you’re very, very clever! You have an identity that makes you impervious to everyone. And that indicates that I have no way of winning this war. After all, if I make a move here... it will cause waves! I suppose that was a factor in your plans.”
Sir Star Ring took a third step forward. He was fully aware that because of the identities held by himself and his opponent, there was no historical basis for them to fight. If he started a fight, it would cause the very waves he was trying to prevent. And protracted fighting would lead to injuries that would make the waves even bigger.
“But... I still have an option other than losing!” When he took his fourth step, his energy surged. Thunderous rumblings surrounded him as a terrifying aura erupted from him. Eyes burning with killing intent, he shot toward Xu Qing!