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“Did you seek my consent before taking the lives of our martial practitioners in Astria?” A voice suddenly resonated through the riverside woods, startling Emma, Elias, and the Jesundese man.
Emma and Elias were both at the peak of Grandmaster, while the Jesundese man was a half- Sovereign. Though their cultivation ranked them among the global elite of the younger generation, none of them detected the hidden presence lurking so close within the woods.
“Who’s there?” the Jesundese man shouted angrily, narrowing his eyes.
Swish!
Leaves rustled softly, swirling in the woods. Out of nowhere, a figure in white appeared before Emma and Elias, his back to them as he faced the Jesundese
man.
The newcomer stood with his hands behind his back, radiating such a powerful presence that it seemed he could carry the weight of the world just by standing still.
Emma and Elias could only see his back, completely unaware of who he was. Meanwhile, the Jesundese man saw his face, and his expression shifted dramatically.
The newcomer was unexpectedly young, looking no more than eighteen. His expression was indifferent, and his eyes sparkled like stars, devoid of any martial aura and appearing completely ordinary. Yet, the Jesundese man had failed to notice his approach despite being so close.
An ace!
With that thought crossing the Jesundese man’s mind, his pupils constricted once more. Leander stood before him, unafraid and unconcerned, embodying a calmness the Jesundese man had only observed in his own guru.
“I never anticipated that the martial practitioners of Jesund would be so contemptible and shameless, lurking in Astria and taking the lives of our martial practitioners. Are your martial spirits merely playing roles in action films p>
The young man with an indifferent tone and an emotionless expression was none other than Leander.
Having tracked the Jesundese man from his rental apartment, he discovered that Emma and Elias were his intended targets.
After eavesdropping on their conversation, he learned that the Jesundese man had been targeting and killing skilled martial practitioners from Astria in the Mornwick and Listin regions. Thus, he showed up just as Emma and Elias were on the brink of death.
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The Jesundese man scrutinized Leander for a prolonged moment, trying to recall anyone in the martial realm of Astria who might resemble him.
“Who are you? You’re not one of the top nine martial prodigies of Astria p>
Initially, he thought Leander might be one of the nine, but after a more careful scrutiny, he realized that Leander was an unfamiliar face he had never encountered.
“Yeah, I’m not one of them!” Leander replied, shaking his head as he pointed behind him at Emma and Elias.
“Besides, I never intended to rescue those two. If you need someone to blame, direct your anger at your Jesund background. I won’t allow any Astrian martial practitioner to fall to someone from Jesund while I’m here p>
Feeling a mix of anger and curiosity, Emma and Elias were eager to learn more about this unexpected figure. However, their serious injuries left them unable to move, while Leander kept his back turned, obscuring his face.
“You’re young, but your words are quite audacious!” The Jesundese man steadied himself, the sword in his grip quivering slightly.
“You’ve managed to approach silently, showcasing your skill in aura concealment techniques. However, if you believe you can rescue someone from beneath my sword, you’re gravely mistaken! Even the strongest of your Astrian martial prodigies, Ethan, Daphne, and Claire, wouldn’t be able to do that p>
With that, he swung his hand, and the sword cut through a nearby large rock, splitting it in half.
“Their limitations do not reflect my abilities!” Leander’s eyes sparkled like stars, brimming with confidence. “You’ve taken the lives of countless martial practitioners in Astria. Today, I’ll rid the world of you and show you what true power really is!” “Hmph! How arrogant p>
With a scoff, the Jesundese man lifted his sword. A cold gleam flashed under the moonlight as the sword cut through the air, moving so quickly that it was nearly invisible to the naked eye.
He thought it impossible for Leander to surpass him. After all, this man was simply too young. Even among the top prodigies in the Astrian martial realm, including Ethan, Claire, and Daphne, he did not regard them as serious threats. How could he fear this unexpectedly appearing young man?
“Watch out p>
With a gasp, Emma instinctively felt the urge to alert Leander, realizing just how quickly the
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With a swift sweep, the sword aimed to slice open Leander’s chest. A fierce killing intent burned in the Jesundese man’s eyes as he unleashed his strength, determined to split the young man who had thwarted his plans in half.
Clang!
In that instant, a low, murmuring sound wafted through the air.
The Jesundese man’s rapid sword stopped in its tracks, immobilized as two slender,
fair fingers gripped its sharp edge.
With just two fingers, he halted the deadly strike from the Jesundese man! Emma and Elias were startled as they witnessed the scene.
The Jesundese man was equally taken aback, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. He had trained in swordsmanship with his guru for fifteen years, diligently refining his skills. His cultivation had advanced steadily, and his grasp of swordsmanship was remarkably profound. Among his peers, he found it difficult to identify a worthy rival.
He usually defeated his opponents within three strikes, and none had ever survived the deadly precision and speed of his sword. It was already nearly impossible to track his strikes with the naked eye. Yet, Leander not only anticipated the trajectory but also countered it with just two fingers. How could this be possible?
Frantically, he poured every ounce of his inner strength into his hands, attempting to free the blade from Leander’s grip. But no matter how hard he struggled, Leander’s fingers held the sword like iron pincers, not budging an inch.
“It seems you have great faith in the sword you wield. I’ll give you the chance for three strikes p>
“This is the first strike p>
Leander flashed a wide grin as he released his grip, finally allowing the Jesundese man’s sword to break free. The Jesundese man leaped back 30 feet, his expression turning grave.
Though he hadn’t used his full strength in that sword strike, he had unleashed about 80% of his power. The deceptive angle was enough to kill a peak Grandmaster in an instant. However, Leander effortlessly countered it. What an astonishing feat!
To his surprise, the young man before him had strength that rivaled his own, if not surpassed it. How could someone so young wield such power? Meanwhile, Emma and Elias found it hard to believe what they were witnessing. Leander had not only effortlessly halted the Jesundese man’s sword strike but had also dared him to deliver two more. How audacious! Or was it a reflection of his own remarkable abilities?
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“Come on, you have two more strikes p>
With one hand behind his back, Leander lightly gestured toward the Jesundese
man, a clear act of provocation.
“You’re courting your own doom p>
The Jesundese man, having spent fifteen years honing his swordsmanship, would not allow anyone to demean his craft. Regardless of Leander’s cultivation level, he was determined to fight with all his strength.
With a shout of rage, he propelled himself forward, launching off the ground. He shifted his slash into a thrust aimed straight at Leander’s chest.
This move, known as Phantom Piercer, was one of his most formidable techniques.
With a single strike, it could penetrate the enemy’s heart and ensure a guaranteed
kill.
Clang!
Again, a low, murmuring sound wafted through the air as his sword met the same fate as before, securely gripped between Leander’s fingers.
The Jesundese man stood frozen, his expression locked in shock as he blankly stared at the unfolding events. Emma and Elias were equally stunned into silence. “That was your second strike. You still have one more chance. Don’t let me down!” Leander withdrew his fingers once again, but this time the Jesundese man didn’t immediately step back. He stood frozen, dazed, struggling to make sense of what had just occurred.
Had he countered one of my formidable moves again?
“No, this is impossible p>
His eyes widened in shock, his aura flaring to life as he directed every ounce of his
inner strength into the sword. The once pure white blade now shimmered with a mystical reddish hue.
“What incredible inner strength p>
Emma and Elias were taken aback, realizing that the ability to channel inner
strength into a weapon and change its hue demonstrated a level of skill far superior to theirs.
“Astrian, it doesn’t matter who you are! I’ll kill you p>
The Jesundese man let out a roar that echoed through the skies. He stomped the ground and
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propelled himself several feet into the air, a vortex of swirling energy gathering
around him as he raised his sword high.
“Windblade Slash p>
The sword came crashing down toward Leander’s head. In that moment, the Jesundese man poured all his strength into the strike, convinced that it was the most powerful strike he had ever unleashed. Even a Martial Sovereign might find it difficult to withstand.
He aimed to make the Astrian, who had belittled his swordsmanship, suffer the consequences.
Clang!
A clear crack resonated through the woods.
The Jesundese man was paralyzed, gripping his sword with both hands, his gaze unwavering as he stared ahead in disbelief.
Emma and Elias’ eyes widened in shock. They opened their mouths to speak but
found themselves at a loss for words.
Leander’s slender index finger pressed against the sharp edge of the sword. Despite the Jesundese man’s powerful strike that had tested his limits, Leander remained unmoved, with not a single drop of blood on his finger.
“Is this truly the height of swordsmanship from Jesund?” Sighing and shaking his head, Leander withdrew his hand. The Jesundese man
stood motionless, unable to react.
Leander, with his back to Emma and Elias, spoke in a chilling tone, “I had no intention of rescuing either of you, but I couldn’t allow an Astrian martial practitioner to fall to a Jesundese. Now that I’ve stepped in to save you, you’ll need to repay me
by helping deal with his corpse p>
With that, Leander walked into the woods, vanishing from sight without glancing
back. Emma and Elias had never seen his face and had no clue who their mysterious savior was.
Still, they were utterly perplexed. The Jesundese man remained standing before
them. How could they possibly talk about dealing with his corpse?
Pooof!
Just as their bewilderment grew, a spurt of blood burst forth from the Jesundese man’s chest. They were horrified to see a deep laceration that spanned almost a
foot from his left shoulder to the right side of his torso.
Clink!
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The sword gripped by the Jesundese man shattered, breaking apart into several
fragments that scattered across the fallen leaves.
At that moment, Emma and Elias were overwhelmed by a profound sense of shock.
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