activa-t Chapter 28 Slaughter!
Chapter 28 Slaughter!
The shouts of killing shook the heavens.
On the grassland, Han Dang and Zheng Yong's two groups fought a bloody battle against a group of river bandits.
Many servants fell to the ground covered in blood.
"Old Han! These thugs are the Four Fiends of Blackwater. Let's go first and wait for the guards!"
Zheng Xiangyong was shocked by the ferocity of these river bandits and, feeling powerless, was the first to retreat.
Han Dang, stabbed multiple times and covered in blood, said with a bitter smile, "Given the situation tonight, there probably won't be any reinforcements. We'll be lucky if we survive until dawn."
As they retreated, several bandits from behind charged at them with knives.
Among them, Ji You was the leader, having already killed several servants of the Cao family. His Blood Shadow Three Styles was also the best among fast swords. This sword technique was simple, effective, and very practical. He had been immersed in it since childhood and had now become quite accomplished. It was precisely because of this that he dared to look down on Tan Yunyang.
However, the bloody battle just now also cost them two brothers, both of whom were killed on the spot when Han Dang's iron crutch shattered their chests.
"We absolutely cannot let that guy with the crutch get away; he must be killed!"
Ji You and several men, swords in hand, gave chase. After a long, frantic run, Han Dang said, "They want to kill me. You guys go first!"
Zheng Xiangyong angrily retorted, "You came to reinforce me, how could I be so ungrateful?!"
While Han felt a warmth in his heart, he also cursed, "Fool! Do we even have a choice now? If you can escape, you can take care of my wife and children and call for the guards. What good will it do if we all die together?"
Zheng Xiangyong was still arguing when Han Dang kicked him away, almost killing him on the spot, and then ran to the other side.
"ah!!"
Zheng Xiangyong let out a beast-like roar and fled towards the water's edge; all he wanted now was to quickly get reinforcements.
Just as they were moving swiftly—
The sound of oars moving on the water came from the surface. At first, it was far away, but it quickly amplified, and in no time, a figure was approaching.
"Reinforcements have finally arrived!!"
Zheng Xiangyong almost burst into tears.
When he could see the approaching figure clearly, he cried again.
"No? Why are you the only one here? What are you doing here?"
Song Shen was stumped by the three consecutive questions: "Why did you guys go ashore? And where's Brother Han?"
Zheng Xiangyong said helplessly, "He...he's being chased by pursuers and needs us to go get reinforcements."
Song Shen was silent for a moment, then said, "Am I not considered reinforcements?"
"?"
Zheng Xiangyong glared at him and said, "Do you count?"
"I think I am."
Song Shen asked seriously, "In which direction?"
Zheng Xiangyong pointed and said helplessly, "You'd better come with me to get reinforcements..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Song Shen had already used his movement technique to head in the direction Han Dang had fled.
Zheng Xiangyong was bewildered and numb.
What just darted past?
Song Shen's Dragon-Surging Steps were nearing completion, and his execution was naturally beyond Zheng Xiangyong's expectations.
Leaving the group behind, Song Shen ran at top speed and soon saw Han Dang struggling to defend himself against the attacks of the two bandits.
It must be said that Han Dang is indeed quite formidable. His pair of iron crutches are incredibly elusive, making him one of the best among the second-class guards. He is probably second to none in the entire patrol team.
Song Shen looked at the almost one-sided battle in the arena and sighed inwardly.
"I really don't want to reveal my strength casually, but there are just so many... Dao Fruits!!!"
He drew his long sword and charged into the enemy formation.
Han Dang lost too much blood; if it weren't for his will to survive keeping him fighting, he would have collapsed long ago.
Just as he cried out that his life was over, the two bandits in front of him were struggling against a single knife. They had been so arrogant just moments before, but now they were in a sorry state.
The one who made the move was actually Song Shen?
Ji You was still in shock. Given the commotion in the fishing grounds, how could reinforcements arrive so quickly, and with such skilled individuals at that?
Song Shen faced the two bandits alone, and whether it was because the two men had just gone through a fierce battle or something else, he felt relaxed and at ease.
With a swift side slash, he sliced through the bandit Li Siqiao, deflecting his opponent's weapon while lunging at Ji You with all his might.
Shoot people first, shoot horses, and capture thieves first.
Song Shen realized that the core of their fighting strength lay in the quick-knife fighter; once he was eliminated, the other would be easy prey.
The wind howled.
If the wind had a shape, Song Shen had now given it a physical form.
The highly concentrated blade light traced silver lines in the air like cold stars, resembling a chaotic whirlwind, completely enveloping Ji You in its blazing light.
Numerous collisions erupted.
As Ji You retreated in shock, the ruthless bandit Li Siqiao charged forward with his knife. Song Shen reluctantly raised his own knife to deal with him first. If he allowed Li Siqiao to pursue him relentlessly, Ji You would become a dead man under his blade in a few strikes.
When Li Siqiao faced Song Shen's unpredictable steel knife all by himself, he realized what Ji You had just faced.
This time, Song Shen did not hold back. He unleashed his full power with his longsword and roared repeatedly. Within seven strikes, Li Siqiao's arms felt as if they had been run over by a wheel, losing all sensation. He was only slightly slower to react, and Song Shen's longsword passed right through his body.
[Achieved Skill and Dao Fruit: Li Siqiao (September 3rd)]
……
Ignoring the flashing prompts, Song Shen lunged at Ji You, sword and all, the long blade unfurling in mid-air.
Ji You had only escaped less than ten zhang when Song Shen's longsword struck from behind like a thunderbolt.
A swift blade, a swift blade for killing!
Song Shen's longsword transformed into a phantom, slicing through the air with a chilling glint.
Ji You barely managed to withstand the seven blows, feeling the force and speed of each blow increase simultaneously. After the seven blows were finished, Song Shen concentrated his momentum to the extreme, breaking through the gap in his opponent's defense in one fell swoop, and the tip of his blade cleaved straight into his opponent's head.
The game is still in flux.
The long sword flashed like sparks as it hurtled toward his line of sight.
The next moment, a scorching platinum blade swept across the view, and Ji You let out a mournful cry.
Song Shen's long knife sliced open his upper skull, skin and bones, in one swift motion.
The skull fell to the ground.
Ji You fell backwards to the ground.
[Achieved the Essence Dao Fruit: Ji You (One Year and Three Days)]
……
Silence returned.
Han Dang arrived, pale-faced, sword in hand, and stammered, "You...you killed them all by yourself?"
Song Shen had finished looting the corpses and said in a deep voice, "Brother Han had already injured them, so I just finished them off."
"..."
Han was speechless.
Zheng Yong also rushed over. He had struggled for a long time after Song Shen left and decided to come back.
However, just as he returned with the determination to die with the enemy, there were already two corpses lying on the ground.
The enemy has been completely wiped out.
that……
His enthusiasm now seems somewhat ridiculous.
"Old Han, did you do this?"
Han Dang shrugged and said, "Am I that strong?"
Zheng Xiangyong looked at Song Shen in surprise: "Little Song?"
Han Dang retorted, "Who are you calling 'Little Song'? This is my savior, Old Han's savior!"
Zheng Xiangyong was at a loss. "Then... Old Song?"
Han Dang ignored him and said with a wry smile, "Old... Ah Shen, what do we do now?"
Song Shen thought for a moment and said, "...Let's continue patrolling. It's not time to go home yet."
Zheng Xiangyong and Han Dang both fell silent.
Song Shen's words made perfect sense. The two cleaned up their comrade's body and continued their patrol.
The commotion lasted all night.