Chapter 443 Concealment and Killing

"Pū Chī————!"

This was the sound echoing in the hall, and it was uncertain how many times it had resounded. The sound gradually transformed into a rhythm, like a beautiful melody with precise notes, resonating continuously in the air.

However, with each pleasant note, a life was taken away without mercy, even if the opponent was a monster distinct from humans.

"Bang————!"

The sound of burning flames immediately followed the pleasant tearing sound, slowly reverberating. However, the flames consumed the body of a Crimson World Denizen.

At this moment, the Crimson World Denizen was decisively killed.

Under a severed throat.

The dagger that severed the throat seemed to flash like lightning, rushing towards another Crimson World Denizen.

"Pū Chī————!"

The sound of a sharp blade piercing through a physical body echoed suddenly. The targeted Crimson World Denizen didn't even have time to react and was instantly pierced through the heart by the incoming blade light. With wide-open eyes filled with disbelief and stupefaction, the denizen fell slowly.

The Murdering Demon, wielding the dagger, then turned around. A pair of ice-blue Mystic Eyes sparkled with a daunting light. The demon carried a terrifying murderous aura and charged into another group of people.

"Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh————!"

Several Crimson World Denizens roared and growled, accompanied by numerous Rinne soldiers, all intending to give Fang Li a frontal assault.

However, in front of Fang Li, their speed and reactions were simply too inadequate, and it became impossible for them to keep up with him.

Thus, the Murdering Demon, wielding the dagger, with a pair of Mystic Eyes, strode into the crowd like bullets, propelled by the cold air.

"Qiāng————!"

Blade light shone.

"Pū Chī————!"

Flames splattered.

At this moment, Fang Li's figure completely turned into a phantom, carrying a whistling force and chaotic airflow. With an unimaginable speed that the naked eye couldn't catch, he moved back and forth in the crowd. The Moon Blade in his hand brought forth a dazzling blade light, like an uninterrupted dance, reaping lives one after another.

Crimson World Denizens, along with Rinne soldiers, swarmed from all directions, engulfing Fang Li's figure.

Yet, Fang Li moved like an unstoppable gust of wind, wielding the dagger that seemed invincible, instantly strangling any opponent that approached him, fragile as a piece of paper.

In this situation, Rinnies fell in groups. In bursts of fiery light, they were all consumed and perished.

As for those Crimson World Denizens who had become Wanderers in the 'Bal Masqué,' they seemed to turn into the most vulnerable fish at this moment. Under the sharp dagger that resembled the scythe of a Death God, they one after another turned into minced flesh and remains.

"Eh…!"

"Ding…!"

"Wu…!"

Short and abrupt screams became the accompaniment.

"Pū Chī—— Pū Chī—— Pū Chī——!"

The sound of physical bodies being pierced by sharp weapons spread throughout the scene.

Under this undoubtedly one-sided massacre, the dense army continuously fell at the feet of the Murdering Demon, leaving behind the splendor and prosperity of the human world with reluctance and fear, bidding a complete farewell.

Meanwhile, Fang Li, with an indifferent expression, continued to charge through the crowd. His figure, like a shadow, traversed the hall back and forth, slashing down every approaching Denizen and Rinne on the spot, showing no mercy.

This murderous demeanor was the most suitable background for Fang Li.

Fan Xinglou had said something similar to Fang Li before.

"The so-called Assassin can be broadly categorized into two types."

"One is 'Concealment.'"

"The other is 'Killing.'"

"'Concealment' refers to covert operations."

"'Killing' refers to lethal attacks."

"The former hides aura, traces, and figures, like a poisonous snake, ready to strike at any moment, targeting the weak points and vital points of the target, pursuing instantaneous killings."

"The latter strengthens attacks, speed, and weapons, much like a ferocious beast. It moves like thunder, aiming for destruction and annihilation, pursuing swift and decisive kills."

"Therefore, based on different combat techniques, the methods of these two are entirely distinct."

"The essence of those proficient in 'Concealment' lies in ambush."

"Those skilled in the profound art of 'Killing' employ raid tactics."

"Your Innate Skill and talent are oriented towards the aspect of 'Killing.'"

"In that case, rather than the methods of 'Concealment,' you should master the path of 'Killing.'"

It had to be said that Fan Xinglou's words indeed pointed directly to the essence of the Assassination Technique.

Leaving aside other aspects, take the Nanaya Assassination Technique, for instance. It was evidently derived from combat techniques focused on 'Killing,' emphasizing the advantages of catching opponents off guard and achieving a one-hit kill. There were no techniques for concealing aura or hiding figures.

Fang Li's Innate Skill, therefore, leaned towards 'Killing' rather than 'Concealment.'

Thus, upon acquiring the Nanaya Assassination Technique, Fang Li immediately comprehended skills like Flashing Scabbard and Flashing Dash. As for Assassin's Skills, he grasped them only after thoroughly understanding Fan Xinglou's Scroll.

Therefore, stealth was merely an auxiliary aspect for Fang Li. His true combat technique continued to manifest in slaughter, not stealth.

As the term "Murdering Demon" suggests, it was only to bathe oneself in blood amidst the wailing.

The goal was simply to reap lives.

And all of this was crystal clear to Ribesal.

"Why..."

The large humanoid beetle clenched its fists tightly.

"Why..."

The powerful Crimson World Denizen trembled.

"Why can a human slaughter Denizens of our Crimson World like this?!"

This was something Ribesal couldn't comprehend no matter what.

"Damn!"

At that moment, Ribesal, with an angry roar, tore the prayer bead hanging around its neck.

"Hum————!"

The forcefully torn prayer beads all trembled slightly and burst into flames, floating around Ribesal, creating a vortex-like disturbance in the surrounding air.

"Go!"

Under Ribesal's low roar, each fist-sized prayer bead violently shot out.

In the process, each prayer bead suddenly flared up in flames, gradually transforming into towering figures.

Surprisingly, they were all manifestations of Ribesal.

Numerous Ribesals roared simultaneously and charged towards Fang Li from all directions.

Fang Li, who was rushing through the crowd, sensed the incoming aura and abruptly turned his head to look.

Using those ice-blue Mystic Eyes.

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