Chapter 68: Incomplete Map, Battle (Second Update!)
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Su Yun held the map of the Tallgor Great Desert and the incomplete map of the Purified Lotus Demon Fire in his hands, slowly walking towards Hai Bo Dong.
"Excuse me, how much for these two maps?"
A hint of a smile played on Su Yun's face, though it was hidden behind his mask, making it impossible to see any expression.
Hai Bo Dong, who had been busy making maps, finally looked up.
Hmm!
Upon seeing the maps in Su Yun's hands, Hai Bo Dong's expression turned serious, his brows furrowing into a frown.
"That incomplete map is not for sale."
"Oh, sir, if you're not selling it, why is it in the shop?"
Su Yun's tone of surprise came through his mask, feigning confusion.
"Not for sale, means not for sale."
Hai Bo Dong slowly stood up, his aged body emanating a formidable aura.
"Young man, put down the maps in your hands."
Su Yun ignored Hai Bo Dong and directly put the two maps into the system space.
Hai Bo Dong was a proud man; if your strength couldn't make him yield, he wouldn't listen to you at all.
Seeing Su Yun's actions, Hai Bo Dong's gathered aura instantly pressed down on Su Yun.
Su Yun remained calm, but a serious look flashed in his eyes as his own aura erupted, confronting Hai Bo Dong head-on.
Although Hai Bo Dong was only at the Spirit Fighter level, his extensive combat experience was undeniable.
Though he was not afraid, it was still better to be cautious.
"Boy, you have one last chance. Put down the incomplete map and leave. I might spare your life."
Hai Bo Dong's face darkened, a dangerous glint in his eyes.
Su Yun chuckled, truly worthy of a peak tournament champion.
Leaving aside his strength, his verbal skills were truly formidable.
"Sir, let's settle this with our fists. Verbal skills count for nothing."
"Hmph."
Hai Bo Dong ignored Su Yun's taunt.
His aura surged again, cold mist spreading throughout the room.
Su Yun also fully unleashed his aura, holding nothing back.
A Spirit Fighter!
A flicker of surprise crossed Hai Bo Dong's mind, but he immediately sneered.
So what if he's a Spirit Fighter? Even if I'm sealed by Queen Medusa and my strength is greatly reduced to the Spirit Fighter level, my true combat power is not something an ordinary Spirit Fighter can match.
The two auras gradually reached their peak. Suddenly, a red long sword appeared in Su Yun's hand.
Their figures disappeared from the room, leaving trails of afterimages in the air.
Su Yun executed the Mysterious Shadow Step, his feet moving with intricate steps, his Martial Qi surging wildly within his body, and his Soul Perception reaching its peak, accurately pinpointing Hai Bo Dong's position.
A flash of cold light, the sword like a startled swan, slashing forward.
A sound of metal clashing echoed, Martial Qi surging into the long sword.
Their figures reappeared, Hai Bo Dong blocking Su Yun's attack with a mirror of ice formed by his Martial Qi.
Intermediate Rank Mystic Combat Technique, Frost Ice Mirror!
Hai Bo Dong's brows furrowed.
This boy has no sense of martial virtue, actually pulling out a Tier 4 Demon Core Weapon to ambush me!
Hai Bo Dong felt the force transmitted through the Mystic Ice Mirror and the Martial Qi Su Yun had gathered in the long sword.
He put aside his previous underestimation; this person, based on the force transmitted through the Mystic Ice Mirror, was undoubtedly a standout among peers.
Just as this thought crossed Hai Bo Dong's mind, cracks appeared on the Mystic Ice Mirror, the sound of shattering reaching both their ears.
A flash of shock crossed Hai Bo Dong's eyes.
This person's strength is not just this!
More cracks appeared on the Mystic Ice Mirror, and the sound of shattering echoed in the room.
Hai Bo Dong's Mystic Ice Mirror shattered into countless ice fragments.
The red long sword, after shattering the Mystic Ice Mirror, continued its momentum, slashing towards Hai Bo Dong.
Hai Bo Dong, though surprised, remained calm, his decades of combat experience not to be underestimated. His right hand moved slightly.
Martial Qi surged within his body, the ice fragments from the shattered Mystic Ice Mirror pausing in mid-air before attacking Su Yun.
Su Yun's brow lifted, he retracted his long sword, and Martial Qi surged into his legs, executing the Mysterious Shadow Step to skillfully dodge the ice fragments.
A fine move, using a feint to attack.
During the brief time Su Yun dodged the attack, Hai Bo Dong retreated several dozen feet.
Su Yun made a beautiful sword flourish.
"Sir, let's talk things out. Why resort to violence?"
Su Yun's tone was amiable, making it hard to believe he had just launched such a fierce attack.
Hai Bo Dong's lips twitched, gripping his slightly numb wrist.
In the brief exchange, it seemed neither had gained an advantage, but he knew very well.
He had slightly fallen short.
The ice fragments had not injured Su Yun at all, but Su Yun's sword had dealt him a solid blow.
"Don't get too cocky, boy. That was just one round; it doesn't mean much."
Hai Bo Dong coldly snorted, with no intention of conceding.
Martial Qi surged within Hai Bo Dong's body, forming several ice blades around him, which then attacked Su Yun.
After the exchange, Hai Bo Dong realized that engaging in close combat with this person would be to his disadvantage, so he chose a ranged attack.
Hmph, I don't believe you can be as skilled in ranged combat as you are in close combat, even with your powerful physical body.
The ice blades flew towards Su Yun, the temperature of the space they passed through dropping significantly.
Su Yun infused his red long sword with Martial Qi, thrusting it into the ground and then slashing forward.
Advanced Rank Mystic Combat Technique, Flame Heaven and Earth Slash!
A crimson Martial Qi appeared in the room, the temperature around Su Yun rapidly rising, a fiery red sword aura charging towards the ice blades.
The ice blades collided with the fiery red sword aura, immediately generating a large amount of steam in the room. A slightly diminished fiery red sword aura then emerged from the steam, undiminished, charging towards Hai Bo Dong.
Hai Bo Dong's face changed drastically, his hands moving forward, Martial Qi flowing.
Frost Ice Shield!
Hai Bo Dong formed a shield of ice in front of him to protect himself.
The fiery red sword aura collided with the Frost Ice Shield, producing a loud explosion heard outside the room.
Passersby, hearing the commotion, quickened their steps, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire, and hurried away.
Hai Bo Dong, seeing the fiery red sword aura blocked, finally let out a sigh of relief.
At that moment, Su Yun suddenly appeared behind Hai Bo Dong, a whistling sound coming from behind him.
Su Yun swung his left fist, striking Hai Bo Dong's back.
Hai Bo Dong sensed the danger and quickly turned around, a look of urgency on his face, using the Frost Ice Shield to block Su Yun's fist.
Eightfold Collapse!
A powerful force erupted from Su Yun's hand, shattering the Frost Ice Shield on Hai Bo Dong's hand.
Hai Bo Dong was sent flying, a sweet taste rising in his throat as he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He crashed heavily to the ground.
Hai Bo Dong propped himself up with one hand, the other pressing against his chest.
What a vicious punch. If I hadn't used the Frost Ice Shield to block it in time, that one strike would have cost me my life.
(End of Chapter)