Chapter 171 Chapter 171: It's Me Who Caught You, Little One
Chapter 171: It's Me Who Caught You, Little One
"Kafka, did we arrive a bit too early?"
In the most central area of this island, the region closest to the Scalegorge Waterscape, the two Stellaron Hunters who had left Kevin not long ago had been waiting here for quite some time. And by now, Blade was starting to feel that he could hardly suppress the emotions in his heart any longer.
For this day alone, for this very moment, he had already waited for hundreds of years amidst memory fragments that would torment him from time to time and those agonizing ordeals... Yet even so, he couldn't convince himself to wait even a single minute or second longer.
These memories mixed with pain and hatred tormented his mind incessantly; this filthy, despicable yet unburiable flesh nourished the malice in his heart constantly... How could you expect him to wait?
"Don't rush, A-Ren... Listen to me, don't rush."
Kafka's voice gently soothed Blade's agitated mind like a mother's. Only after the pain on his face had slightly eased did Kafka continue to explain: "It's almost time according to the script, A-Ren. When has Elio's script ever been wrong?"
Logically speaking, in a small 'criminal gang' like this, there shouldn't be much trust among its members... But these Stellaron Hunters seem more like a rather united collective.
Although one might think this is because they differ from ordinary profit-driven criminal gangs, it seems that compared to those ordinary criminal gangs, the Stellaron Hunters actually cause greater damage to the interests of the Interastral Peace Corporation (IPC), doesn't it?
After all, the robbers next door only want money, but you're here talking about ideals... Who else would they arrest first if not you?
"I know, Kafka, of course I know..."
Blade raised his head and looked toward the tall, albeit somewhat dilapidated yet still standing sculpture not far away, not concealing the indignation in his words at all: "But as soon as I see this appearance, those emotions uncontrollably breed in my heart, making me recall that feeling over and over again, time and time again..."
"That kind of feeling... that heart-wrenching, unbearable feeling!"
Even if Kafka doesn't know the origins of the enmity between Blade, Dan Heng, and the Xianzhou, she should have some understanding.
But even though they have been companions and comrades for decades, Kafka doesn't consider herself qualified to comment on such personal matters. Moreover... she isn't really someone particularly good at caring for others, or rather, she's particularly bad at caring for people.
Of course, there's also a very important point... The time has come, and she temporarily doesn't have time to do anything more.
"Hmph, I guessed right... You Stellaron Hunters came to the Xianzhou with the purpose of coveting the Ambrosial Arbor!"
"Unfortunately, you can't do anything today, fugitives, because you have to come with me."
At the same time, Yanqing, who had fled swiftly from Kevin's side, arrived at the scene just in time. Even though he had just been severely taught a lesson, he was still confident now, thinking his failure was merely a coincidence.
Encountering one or two people he couldn't defeat at all was already a low-probability event; how could he really be unable to defeat anyone?!
"General Jing Yuan's little follower? Fine... Before that guy arrives, let me teach you on Jing Yuan's behalf how to assess the situation."
Under normal circumstances, Blade probably wouldn't bother with such a brat whose feathers haven't even grown in yet. But unfortunately for him, he's currently in a foul mood and can only wait here with nothing to do.
So, what reason does he have to refuse a pastime tool that delivers itself to his doorstep?
"Hmph, aren't you celebrating a bit too early? Even without any treasured swords in hand now, dealing with someone like you is still a piece of cake!"
This time, it's not entirely Yanqing's fault for being too overconfident and not bothering to bring weapons. The key point is... the starskiff he originally came in was long ago sliced into nothingness by Kevin's sword. In this remote wilderness, where could he possibly pull out a treasured sword from?
As he formed a sword gesture with his fingers, several familiar frost blades once again materialized around him—this kind of offensive technique might not have much lethality against Kevin, but if it were really used to damage ordinary flesh and blood bodies, it could slash hundreds of times without dulling in the slightest.
Even if some Abundance abomination were in front of him, there would be absolutely no exception!
"Sword intent follows the heart... Go!"
Under Yanqing's command, these several frost blades swiftly shot toward Blade. But looking at the attacks flying toward him at high speed, Blade regretfully shook his head: "I thought I could get a glimpse of the current state of craftsmanship on the Luofu Xianzhou... Forget it. I suppose these mere few hundred years aren't enough for those guys to forge any swords worth looking at."
"But as for your sword-control technique, little kid... it still needs some refinement!"
Bang—!
While speaking, Blade suddenly swung the black longsword in his hand that seemed ready to shatter at any moment, forcefully knocking away the frost blades attacking him.
Under Yanqing's command, those several frost blades continuously danced in mid-air, as if someone were truly manipulating these weapons, launching a frenzied multi-directional assault against Blade at the center.
Yet even facing such comprehensive multi-directional attacks, Blade very effortlessly wielded his sword with one hand. While dealing with these frost blades, his entire body also rapidly approached Yanqing's main body in an extremely agile manner.
Of course, Yanqing wouldn't just stand by and watch the other approach—while continuously evading Blade's attacks, he still kept waving his sword fingers, making the frost blades in mid-air relentlessly attack the opponent.
Most of these attacks were dodged one by one by the other party. But later on, Yanqing was surprised to discover that this guy not only started unhesitatingly trying to trade injuries for injuries but also didn't retreat even when facing attacks aimed directly at his heart.
But Yanqing didn't want to perish together with this Stellaron Hunter before him. Moreover... that accomplice of his was still watching from the side!
This reason led to Yanqing ultimately being forced into constant defense and evasion under the opponent's frenzied attacks. Only after nearly a hundred exchanges of sword blows did he finally manage to find an opening in the opponent's defense!
Pfft—!
"Good, got him!"
The frost blade pierced through Blade's fragile body without any suspense. But Yanqing's anticipated victory didn't arrive. Instead of collapsing from the injury, the Stellaron Hunter took an even closer step and easily seized hold of his throat of fate.
"No, wrong... It's me who caught you instead, little one!"
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