Chapter 28

Having upgraded the Yunlai Sword Art to advanced level while also obtaining an Electro Vision.

At this moment, Nathan was completely like an enhanced version of Keqing from the game.

Naturally, he could easily perform Keqing's elemental burst.

Nathan vanished into sword shadows, performing lightning-fast slashes like swift thunder

The barrier constructed by the old man could only block the front.

But the slashes were so fast, coming from all directions simultaneously.

Directly bypassing the frontal defense, they pierced through the enemy's body one after another.

That violent energy carrying thunder's might directly made the old man cry out in agony!

"Ahhh!"

No matter how painful it was, Nathan didn't show any mercy.

Being merciful to enemies would be cruel to oneself.

Moreover, just moments ago, the opponent had consistently acted with the intention of killing Nathan.

If they wanted to take his and Ningguang's lives, they should be prepared to be killed in return.

...........

The changes on the battlefield came too quickly; the noble lady had just been shocked by Nathan's death.

But in the next second, the backup her family had provided her was already enveloped in lightning.

"Boom!!!"

The old man couldn't withstand Nathan's slashes and finally collapsed completely.

"Mmph!!!"

The noble lady covered her mouth with both hands, looking at Nathan in terror.

Holding the lightning sword, his body emanating brilliant purple light.

Sword intent soaring to the heavens, just looking at it from afar made one feel frightened.

Especially after Nathan dealt with the old man, when he finally turned his attention to the noble lady.

"No... don't kill me!"

Under intense fear, the noble lady fell to her knees.

The desire for survival had completely replaced her previous arrogance.

She was constantly afraid that she would next be slain by the thunder god-like Nathan.

"Those who harm others... shall be judged by others!"

However, Nathan only left these words before no longer paying attention to her.

You could say the noble lady's earlier behavior had saved her life.

..........

Leaving the battlefield, he turned and walked to Ningguang's side.

"Are you... really Nathan?"

Ningguang reached out her right hand, still in shock.

Wanting to confirm if this was an illusion by touching the thunder around Nathan's body.

"Of course it's me... the genuine article!"

When her delicate fingers touched his cheek, Nathan chose to disperse the electro element's power.

The lightning blade in his hand, without the support of the electro element, instantly returned to its broken state.

"Clang!!!"

Nathan casually threw away the broken sword, dropping it on the ground.

As for why he made this gesture, it was to hold Ningguang's delicate hands with both of his.

"So... warm!"

As her delicate hands were covered by Nathan's palms, warmth transmitted from them.

Ningguang's deathly pale face finally began to regain its color!

This gesture didn't last too long, because Ningguang's delicate body directly threw itself into Nathan's embrace.

"Wuwuwu, Nathan..... I thought I'd never see you again!"

Like a swallow returning to nest, Ningguang leaned her everything against him.

Her head buried in Nathan's chest, intermittent sobbing could be heard.

"I... I'm fine, aren't I!"

Being so strongly depended on by Ningguang, Nathan felt somewhat at a loss.

He hadn't expected that although they had only interacted briefly, the girl's emotions for him would be so intense.

Even if this was just a life simulation, and nothing might happen after returning to reality.

But such a pitiable Ningguang would be unforgettable for Nathan's entire life.

"Next time.. you're absolutely not allowed to take such risks!"

Hiding in his embrace, Ningguang finally controlled her emotions.

Stopping her sobs, her pink fist lightly knocked against his chest.

"Okay, okay... there won't be a next time!"

This coquettish punching couldn't cause Nathan any harm.

Instead, it stimulated his calm heart into intense beating.

This was mainly due to Ningguang's changes, which were too captivating.

From her usual calculating calmness, transformed into this girlish attitude now.

"What do you mean there won't be a next time?"

"Of course it's because we won, all obstacles to you becoming the Tianquan have been cleared away, Ningguang!"

The old man lying unconscious on the ground, and the noble lady who had lost all her momentum.

Defeating the opponents, completing the test.

Becoming one of the Qixing was now a certainty.

"Yes, we won... but rather than becoming one of the Qixing, I'd rather have you safe and sound, Nathan!"

Ningguang's answer made Nathan's heart tremble.

This head raising from his embrace, what was with those deeply affectionate eyes.

It should have been a moment of joy, but Ningguang seemed to want to express something more.

This feeling was like the prelude to a confession.

Nathan had never experienced it, so he wasn't too sure.

"Hahaha, my partner becoming one of the Qixing will definitely keep me safe and sound in the future..."

Following Ningguang's words to answer, but before he could finish, he was forcefully interrupted.

"Nathan... do you think... we're just partners, is that relationship enough?"

Crimson eyes gazed at him, Nathan could see his own reflection in them.

"I..."

But before he could answer, a sudden third party broke this romantic atmosphere.

"Congratulations, Lady Ningguang, on completing the final test!"

Ganyu's appearance was silent and sudden, directly interrupting the two.

While making the announcement, those azure eyes kept watching their embracing posture.

"Ganyu... you're here!"

Because of her appearance, Nathan actively stepped back, releasing Ningguang from his embrace.

"Hateful Ganyu!!!"

Whether it was an illusion or not, before leaving, he seemed to hear a voice filled with intense resentment.

"Congratulations, Lady Ningguang, for becoming the final victor in this Qixing examination!"

Ganyu still maintained that cold expression, though after Ningguang and Nathan separated, the emotion in her words notably increased.

"Heh, I don't need congratulations from someone who disrupts moments!"

After composing herself, Ningguang looked at Ganyu's beautiful face and let out a cold laugh.

Nathan looked back and forth, a bad premonition rising in his heart.

He felt that even after returning to reality, this future Qixing member and the secretary of Yuehai Pavilion would definitely not get along well.

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