Chapter 59 The Fight Starts

Gao Xiong already had the power of a Great Sword Master, and with the added fury of his strike, even the confident Lin Xing didn't dare block it directly!

Gao Xiong was now furious. It was bad enough that he'd been followed without noticing, but for that someone to barge into his lair alone—Gao Xiong couldn't stand for this. The audacity of Lin Xing entering alone not only showed contempt for him but also indicated absolute confidence in his ability to protect himself while venturing into the tiger's den!

Little did Gao Xiong know that Lin Xing was secretly cursing his luck. Driven by circumstances, Lin Xing had no choice but to charge in alone. Now, he was in a bind. With only himself, his strength was ultimately insufficient—he could defend one flank but leave the other exposed!

Yet, Lin Xing had no choice but to gamble. Otherwise, the outcome was anyone's guess. He might get away, but those inside would be doomed for sure. If he missed this opportunity, he would likely have to go looking for their headquarters later on. But where was the headquarters? No one knew. Even if he found out, it might already be too late, as the day to revive Yamata drew near. By then, those children would surely perish.

Thus, Lin Xing now had no choice but to face them alone.

Watching the blade, carrying the force of Gao Xiong's furious strike, slash down from above toward him! He even heard the "hiss!" of the blade cutting through the air at high speed!

This was easily on par with a Sword Saint's normal strike! It seemed Gao Xiong truly had real skill! Combined with the fury of his strike, he had exceeded his usual level, surpassing his normal capabilities!

Although Lin Xing's Nine Yang Divine Art had not broken through and remained at the peak of the third layer, his physique was on par with that of a Sword God—though an average one! But it was definitely tougher than a Sword Saint's!

The peak of the third layer of Nine Yang Zhen Qi was roughly equivalent to the Sword Master level in this world! However, this was not absolute—it was only a rough analogy. The marvels of the Nine Yang Divine Art were beyond description; the third layer of Nine Yang Zhen Qi was sufficient to handle opponents at the Great Sword Master level.

Lin Xing dared not underestimate Gao Xiong's ferocious strike! He'd long heard their fighting styles were unorthodox. Although Lin Xing had not yet witnessed their strangeness for himself, caution was never a bad idea.

Gripping his blade tightly, he poured five layers of Nine Yang Zhen Qi into it and slowly lifted it to parry the blow coming down on him!

Seeing Lin Xing's slow blade movement, Gao Xiong felt a twinge of contempt. At this speed...

But in an instant, Gao Xiong was stunned. The seemingly slow blade actually shot up with unbelievable speed to meet the tip of his own blade!

It appeared extremely slow, yet it was so fast—how contradictory! Gao Xiong felt deeply unsettled.

In an instant!

With a "ding," the two blades collided. Gao Xiong's hand shuddered as a tremendous force traveled along the blade to his arm. His downward slash came to an abrupt stop.

"Such immense strength!" Gao Xiong's palm went numb from the impact! He looked at Lin Xing, who had already glided backward, his expression calm, his breathing even.

"This person! Truly extraordinary! He's redirecting the force! While blocking my blade, he used the impact to float back, not only dispersing the force but also putting distance between us. This kid thinks steps ahead! From the moment I slashed at him to when he raised his blade to meet it, in that split second, he'd already calculated all that..."

Gao Xiong couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath. This young man was truly remarkable.

Gripping his weapon tightly, he stared at Lin Xing with eyes filled with fighting spirit and envy.

Having clashed directly with Gao Xiong once, Lin Xing had used some clever force and simultaneously retreated! He skillfully dissipated Gao Xiong's momentum. Although his expression remained calm and unruffled, inwardly he was also somewhat surprised. His five layers of Zhen Qi had only managed to shake Gao Xiong? Moreover, Gao Xiong's force felt strange—it wasn't Battle Qi, nor was it like his own Zhen Qi!

What a peculiar sensation!

Looking at the battle-hungry fellow, Lin Xing smiled slightly. This guy seemed like a battle maniac too! But why such hatred toward me? Lin Xing didn't understand the reason.

However, he couldn't afford to be entangled by him now. He needed to find a way to deal with them quickly. The others were manageable, but this Gao Xiong and that Yamazaki! They were no ordinary figures! Especially Yamazaki! Lin Xing glanced at Yamazaki over there; he always felt Yamazaki was a dangerous person!

Watching Lin Xing effortlessly dodge Gao Xiong's full-force strike, Yamazaki narrowed his eyes. To evade so cleanly and decisively! Even I couldn't dodge with such ease, could I? Yamazaki thought to himself, a flash of malice in his eyes!

Taking advantage of him being alone now, we...

Yamazaki waved and called someone over, instructing them on something. That person then went to relay the orders.

Glancing at Gao Xiong, then at Yamazaki in the distance, Lin Xing noticed the surrounding people slowly closing in on him. He had to strike first.

Deal with Gao Xiong first! Lin Xing fixed his gaze on Gao Xiong. If Gao Xiong and Yamazaki joined forces, he would surely have no choice but to flee for his life.

Circulating Nine Yang Zhen Qi throughout his body, Lin Xing decided to get serious. With a "Ha!" he pushed off the ground, darting toward Gao Xiong like a ghost. Gripping his blade with both hands, he slashed directly at Gao Xiong!

Gao Xiong was not to be outdone. Seeing Lin Xing charging at him, he also gathered his energy and rushed toward Lin Xing.

In an instant!

The two closed in! Lin Xing leaped high, his blade infused with eight layers of Nine Yang Zhen Qi slashing fiercely at Gao Xiong! Gao Xiong didn't dodge, instead raising his blade horizontally to block.

With a "ding," Lin Xing's blade struck Gao Xiong's weapon hard. The fierce and unyielding Nine Yang Zhen Qi surged forth instantly, rushing directly into Gao Xiong's arm!

Gao Xiong was forced to crouch from the impact, while the fierce Zhen Qi numbed his arm.

Gao Xiong was slammed into the ground by Lin Xing's strike. With a pained shout, he immediately erupted with formidable power, forcefully pushing Lin Xing into the air! Then, Gao Xiong pulled his feet out of the ground, leaped up, and slashed fiercely at Lin Xing, who was still in mid-air.

Lin Xing, pushed into the air by Gao Xiong's sudden burst of power, found himself at a disadvantage—especially with enemies all around.

Seeing Lin Xing forced into the air, the surrounding attackers shouted, "Go!" and charged at Lin Xing one after another!

Lin Xing flipped over, feet upward and head downward, heading toward Gao Xiong, who was closely pursuing him upward!

"Ding! Ding!" Ultimately, being in the air without a foothold, after knocking Gao Xiong away, Lin Xing performed a horizontal flip, passing by Gao Xiong's side while simultaneously slashing fiercely at Gao Xiong's left flank.

Gao Xiong, who had just risen only to be knocked down again, was shocked. He tried to block with his blade, but it was already too late. If Lin Xing's strike landed solidly, he might be cut in half!

Watching the swift blade, Gao Xiong desperately shifted to the right, kicking with his left foot toward Lin Xing's waist in an attempt to avoid the fatal blow! However, with no foothold in the air, it was ultimately...

"Ah!" A scream of agony. Although Gao Xiong avoided a vital spot, he couldn't completely evade Lin Xing's blade. His leg below the thigh was severed by Lin Xing!

"What a pity!" Lin Xing sighed regretfully. He could have taken his life.

Using the force from Gao Xiong's kick, Lin Xing accelerated his descent!

The moment he landed, someone aimed a vicious strike at Lin Xing, but his blade would never pierce Lin Xing, for Lin Xing's blade was already embedded in this person's heart! Simultaneously, the fierce Nine Yang Zhen Qi shattered the person's internal organs upon entry!

The man stared at Lin Xing with disbelief, unable to comprehend when Lin Xing's blade had pierced him!

Lin Xing pulled out his blade. With a "thud," the dead man collapsed to the ground. Lin Xing stood there, blade in hand, looking at the people closing in around him.

Seeing Lin Xing's cold, sharp gaze, the encircling men felt a wave of fear—was it fear of death?

Lin Xing smiled slightly. Today, he would unleash a massacre!!