Cross Over II

Being tossed around like this, I didn't feel dizzy or nauseous. Perhaps because I had no physical body.

I'm still wondering why he ignored my words. There were two things I could think of though. Someone attacked us, but we were in the air so the chance shouldn't be any higher or he got caught in a storm.

Regardless, I just have to sit it out and wait. While waiting, I checked other organs of the body. The lungs, heart, kidney, liver, and intestine. It was an interesting experience.

After which, I waited once again. Instead of waiting by the stomach, I sit in front of the heart. It was interesting to see it pumping the blood. Right now, it beat fast as though the body was running.

[Ryuta, are you there?] Zero suddenly asked with urgency in his voice.

I never heard this kind of tone from him before, so it makes me uneasy.

[Yeah, what's wrong, Zero?]

[There are people with flying swords attacking us.] He informed me quickly.

[Huh, what?] I tried to process his words, but.

[Two people behind us. One in front. Good luck!] He didn't give me enough time. In the next second, my senses returned to my brain and when I came about, I looked around.

The wind hitting my head, hair fluttering wildly, my clothes danced with the wind. I felt that I was carrying something in my right hand. I glanced at it

A kerosene lamp with a girl in traditional Chinese clothing trapped in it. I frowned and immediately remembered Zero's words. I looked behind me, two people in white robes with dragon patterns standing on a flying sword.

I wondered for a second if I'm dreaming.

They were far from me. There should be one more in front of me. I shifted my eyes to the front. A man stood above an eight meter saber with his arms crossed.

After I found out about chaotic energy, I could feel it coursing through my body and know how to control it. I ordered the energy from spreading.

At that moment, my body stopped. I looked down and thought to myself, it doesn't go as I imagined, I thought I would fall.

The people behind me caught up to me and stopped a few meters before me, keeping a distance from my attack range. After a closer look, they had shallow cuts on their arms. Zero must've given them a hard time.

"We don't know who you are! Give us the lamp and we will act like nothing happened between us," one of them said.

"Sorry, I don't even know what's going on." I lifted the lamp to the same level of my chest and looked at it, "Who is she? Why do you want her so bad? I'll give her to you if you can give me a satisfactory answer."

Simultaneously, I thought to myself, Zero must have a reason to save this girl. With everything he'd done to me, this is the least thing I can do to return the favor.

"It has nothing to do with you." One of them responded.

It is troublesome to say 'one of them' each time one of them says something. For convenience sake, I'll give you guys names, NPC A, NPC B, and NPC C. Be grateful that I named you, side characters!

"Then I'm not interested in giving her to you. By the way, are you guys cultivators? What is the highest realm in cultivation? Can the strongest cultivator become a god that rules the universe? How about the most prominent sect? No, what is the most prestigious cultivator school?" With bright eyes, I bombard them with questions.

They were at a loss hearing my words.

"Are you not a cultivator?" NPC A asked, confused.

"No, I am not." I shook my head.

"Lies! There are no beings in this world except cultivators that can fly!" NPC B denied my words.

They don't know about Divinity? I pondered to myself.

"It doesn't matter if you believe it or not. Now then, how about you guys let me free and I'll act like this never happened?" Black sword appeared in my hand.

[Their skin is tough as steel, but if you slash them with the right power, you can hurt them. Be careful.] Zero advised.

With the right power? What's that even mean? I'm fighting 3 people! Can't this guy not give me half-assed advice just this once, the corner of my mouth twitched

[I can hear you. You can't depend on others forever. I only give you a hint.]

But my opponents are cultivators, you know. They have magical techniques, sword techniques, battle techniques, probably some artifacts in them too. I thought to myself and found a solution as I continued, but if I defeat them before they could use any of it, it will be useless.

Then, I remembered chaotic energy.

Is there any use of this energy besides flying? I abruptly got an idea. I've seen this a lot in novels and manga. I'll transfer my energy into the sword.

With a thought, the energy flowed into the sword. Although vague, I sensed connection and its power increased a bit.

"Kill him!" Two people rushed at me.

"You guys aren't listening." I assumed a fighting stance.

I hope Airi isn't worried about me, I thought to myself.

I bit my thumb and rushed towards one of them, kicking the person next to him as hard as possible. He sent flying, giving me a chance to fight 1v1 albeit shortly, but enough.

I slashed him a few times at different spots, the man blocked my attacks, causing sparks to flash like fireworks. Afterward, I put all my might into this one attack. The man parried it, but the impact the attack carried contained a powerful force. His hand went numb.

I hit his sword, the latter flung away from his hand, turning him weaponless. Next, I moved quickly behind him and hit his neck, his eyes rolled back and he lost consciousness immediately.

I grabbed his body by the collar and threw him at his comrade.

With him on his comrade's side, I didn't have to worry about him falling over and I could check the condition of my hand. The man's skin reminds me of punching an electric pillar, sturdy and hard. It caused no pain, but bewildered me. How can a human skin be so hard? Right, they're cultivators, a superhuman.

"What did you do to him?" NPC A looked at me with hatred.

It's not like I just killed your friend. I could, but his life isn't worth it over this matter. Why do I have to kill someone over a girl? I would look terrible. Well, I can kill them in the name of self-defense, but not doing so is somehow a good thing to do. Boy, this will be my weakness and I will be hated by most people, aren't I? I contemplated for a second.

"Relax, he's not dead." I sighed lightly.

"What sect did you come from? Don't mess with us, we are from the Dragon Cloud sect! " NPC B abruptly boasts about his sect.

He should've said that when I asked, though it would make any difference. That said, judging by his tone, it seemed to be a powerful sect.

Thinking back for a second. Since they refuse to acknowledge my existence as not a cultivator, I'll take it as an advantage. The idea of a loose cultivator beating up three disciples of a (maybe) powerful sect sounds fun.

"I'm a loose cultivator, nice to meet you. Now then, should we continue our dance?"

Simultaneously, this was what I said in my heart, pfft, should we continue our dance? I can't believe I said that out loud.

I had no idea why, after realizing what I just said, it sounds hilarious to me.

"Very well, I am Chang De." NPC A, AKA Chang De, introduced himself. His name wasn't Japanese so I think I'll forget his name immediately. I'll continue to call this guy NPC A if we meet again in the future.

Chang De brandished his saber and moved elegantly towards me. Before I realized it, he appeared before me. I sweat buckets as I dodge his attack that was aiming for my neck!

What happened! I was sure he didn't move far from his original position. How did he get here so fast, a teleportation? His movements are so fast I can't follow! I panicked inside, but I concealed it behind a stiff smile as I blocked his next attack and retreated a few steps.

Not giving me a chance to rest, he chased me and barraged me with waves of slashing and piercing, all of which aimed towards the vital spot. I also sense killing intention in every move.

I had no idea about the rankings in cultivation. However, this guy should be two levels higher than the guy I knocked down. I caused one minion to faint and the mini boss appeared! Shouldn't you appear after I defeat two? My mind wandered a bit, but my battle instinct ran in full gears and dodged every attack.

Just then, his saber penetrated my left chess, missing the heart by a centimeter or so, and came out of the other side. I groaned in pain, but didn't let it cloud my decision..

This guy is seriously going to kill me! Realization hit me.

I leaned forward, causing his saber to be buried deep in my body, blood flowing out continuously. I reached out my hand and grabbed his right hand.