Chapter 80 Experts Mobilize (Part 3)

Chapter Two

"Am I about to die?" Lin Xing murmured.

In an instant, his thoughts raced, scenes and people flashing through his mind like a movie—his parents, grandparents, the Little One, Shi Ya, even his four sworn brothers. As each memory passed, a look of sorrow flickered in Lin Xing's eyes.

"No." A furious roar erupted within his heart. "I still have my dear family and friends. There are so many things I haven't done yet. I haven't even figured out who I am yet. I can't die now. I must not die!"

His eyes hardened with resolve. His severely injured body suddenly surged with immense power! The Zhen Qi in his dantian, as if reignited, immediately burst forth with power rivaling that of his prime. This energy rapidly flowed through his entire body, swiftly repairing his wounded flesh.

Bolstered by this surge of fresh Zhen Qi, Lin Xing's injuries recovered eighty percent instantly. In this moment of crisis, he let out a great roar, his entire body leaping up and propelling himself backward.

Just as Lin Xing sprang into the air, Akas's fist slammed down with a "BOOM!" into the crater where Lin Xing had lain, kicking up a cloud of dust and enlarging the pit several times over.

Gasping for breath, Lin Xing channeled all his internal Zhen Qi, striving to heal his body as quickly as possible. Looking at Akas, he exhaled, thinking with relief. If not for his sudden burst of power, what awaited him would have been being pounded into a pulp by Akas.

The thought of being smashed into a meat patty by Akas sent an involuntary shiver down Lin Xing's spine.

"Kid, I didn't think you'd have any fight left in you. To not lose your ability under such a heavy blow from me, you're truly the first," Akas said, looking at Lin Xing with disbelief. "However, I won't let you go!"

Akas well understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot. Not waiting for Lin Xing to fully recover, he immediately charged forward! His gauntlets erupted with a silvery glow! Lin Xing knew this was the Saint-level radiance only achievable upon reaching the Saint Level, with silver indicating the mid-stage.

Injured as he was, Lin Xing dared not meet Akas head-on. With rapid footwork, he continuously retreated backward.

Seeing Lin Xing unwilling to engage and constantly fleeing, Akas roared, "Kid, stop running! Take a punch from your grandpa!"

And so, one fled, the other pursued. Two figures darted and weaved, constantly shifting positions in the area.

As the chase continued, Akas grew increasingly frustrated. Although Lin Xing was injured, his speed remained a notch faster than Akas's. Akas always maintained a certain distance but couldn't close the gap.

"Bastard!" Akas cursed. He abruptly retracted his fist, then threw a powerful punch! Immense force traveled from his body through his arm, finally gathering at his fist!

"BOOM!" The fist erupted with a dazzling silvery light. This radiance actually detached from Akas's fist and shot toward Lin Xing!

It was a Battle Qi projection attack! This required massive energy support and was rarely used in ordinary combat because it greatly depleted one's internal strength. Akas had no choice now. Chasing Lin Xing had already driven him into a frenzy; he wished he could blast Lin Xing into nothingness with a single punch.

Sensing the threat from behind and with no room to dodge, Lin Xing let out an angry roar, turned, and slashed out with his blade!

"BOOM!" Although Lin Xing was sent tumbling backward, he finally managed to neutralize the energy Akas had unleashed. Simultaneously, he used the force to retreat even further, increasing the distance from Akas.

"Heh!" Suddenly, a blade came slashing at Lin Xing from the side.

Forced to halt his escape, Lin Xing had to deal with this beautiful woman. He swung his blade with all his might toward her, hoping to shake her off. However, due to his prior injuries, his current strength was only about eighty percent of his original, preventing him from quickly dispatching her.

Watching Akas close in step by step, Lin Xing grew increasingly anxious and unconsciously increased the force in his strikes. But this female warrior was also extremely tenacious, her movements agile and light. She was also a Saint-level expert; earlier, she had merely been caught off guard by Lin Xing. Now, she didn't engage him head-on but instead entangled him, waiting for Akas to arrive.

"Kid, die now!" In an instant, Akas caught up.

The beautiful woman also let out a light shout. With a deft spin of her weapon, she aimed a slash at Lin Xing's head!

Suddenly, Lin Xing found himself in dire peril.

A blade in front, a fist behind. Dodge? It was too late. Front and back, Lin Xing could only handle one side! If he didn't parry the blade in front, his head would be sliced off, and everything would be over. Gritting his teeth, Lin Xing decided to gamble!

He swiftly gathered his Zhen Qi, forming a tight protective layer over his back. He could only hope his Zhen Qi could withstand Akas's strike!

Taking a step to the right to avoid his vital spots from behind, Lin Xing let out an angry roar, concentrated strength in both hands, and slashed his blade toward the beautiful woman!

This strike contained Lin Xing's full power at his current stage—how could it be taken lightly? The woman was immediately sent flying by Lin Xing's fierce slash, spraying a vivid crimson arc of blood in mid-air!

Just as Lin Xing's blade struck the woman, "BOOM!" Akas's fist landed on Lin Xing's left shoulder. At the critical moment, Lin Xing had made a slight movement, avoiding a vital spot, but Akas's fist still landed squarely on his left shoulder.

A tremendous force surged through him. Lin Xing was involuntarily sent flying! Simultaneously, excruciating pain shot from his left shoulder, accompanied by the sound of cracking bones.

With a single punch, Akas easily shattered Lin Xing's left shoulder. The remaining force traveled along Lin Xing's Meridians, wreaking havoc, wantonly destroying his flesh and meridians.

Enduring the agony of broken bones and the churning, tumultuous blood and energy within his body, Lin Xing's vision darkened. A sweet taste rose in his throat, and he "wah!" spat out a mouthful of blood.

Spitting out the blood also expelled much of the invading Zhen Qi. The Nine Yang Divine Art immediately began operating rapidly, repairing his severely damaged body.

Injury upon injury; Lin Xing was now even more gravely wounded.

Assessing his internal condition, Lin Xing's face grew even paler. Forcing a surge of Zhen Qi, he landed and immediately darted off to one side.

Akas was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized—this guy was escaping!

"After him!" Akas roared, leaping into the air and giving chase after Lin Xing!