Tian Fei narrowed his eyes, staring at Chen Zheng.
“It seems this kid had an adventure during his time in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range!”
This was the only plausible explanation he could think of.
“What do we do?”
The Tall Man looked at Tian Fei, already feeling like retreating.
His strength was on par with that of the short man; since this kid could kill the short man with one strike, it probably wouldn’t take him many more to kill him!
“Call for backup. We just need to stall this kid!”
Tian Fei said in a deep voice.
The strength Chen Zheng displayed far exceeded his expectations.
Even he, an Acquired Ninth Layer expert, wasn't confident of victory!
But fortunately, they weren't the only team searching the mountain!
Besides their Tian Family, there were also people from the Shi Family and the Peng Family.
Strictly speaking, this matter originally had nothing to do with the other two families, but Tian Jingyi convinced them with just one sentence.
“After this child dies, Marquis Chiye will have no successor, and everyone will have a chance! If anyone helps me kill this child, I can write a letter to my second brother, supporting him to become Marquis Chiye!”
As soon as these words were uttered, the two families had no further objections and sent their experts. In terms of enthusiasm, the other two family teams were far more eager than them!
As long as the other two search teams were called over, even if this kid was strong, he would still die tragically under their combined might!
The Tall Man nodded.
He still had some confidence in just stalling the person.
He reached for his waist, pulling out a three-inch long firework tube. All he needed to do was press the mechanism, and the fireworks would shoot into the sky, signaling the other teams to rush over at the fastest speed.
The Tall Man was about to press the mechanism.
Suddenly, a voice rang in his ear.
“What is this?”
The Tall Man was startled, raising his head in terror, only to see Chen Zheng, at some unknown point, already standing in front of him.
When?
Cold sweat poured down the Tall Man’s back!
With Chen Zheng’s ghost-like speed, wouldn't it be effortless for him to launch a sneak attack?
The slight confidence he had just gained instantly vanished!
Whoosh!
The Tall Man only felt a blur before his eyes, and the firework tube in his hand had already changed owners. Chen Zheng, stepping with Ghost Shadow Seven Steps, moved like a phantom, instantly widening the distance between himself and the two.
The significant increase in power meant Chen Zheng’s physical strength and speed also rose accordingly!
Now, using Ghost Shadow Seven Steps made Chen Zheng’s every movement appear truly phantom-like and hard to discern with the naked eye.
Chen Zheng’s speed, even in the eyes of Tian Fei, an Acquired Ninth Layer expert, was terrifying!
Cold sweat involuntarily seeped from his entire body!
Seeing the firework tube snatched by Chen Zheng, Tian Fei realized that backup was hopeless. He secretly gave the Tall Man a look, already planning his escape.
He had to get back alive and report this kid’s situation!
Otherwise, if this kid really participated in the hunting competition, who could stop him?
Once this kid entered Xuan Academy, he would be even harder to kill!
The Tall Man received the look and nodded secretly. Just as the two were about to turn and flee.
Suddenly!
Whoosh!
A flare shot into the sky, exploding loudly!
Even in broad daylight, the colorful sparks were still clearly visible, and the huge roar spread in all directions.
Tian Fei and the other man froze.
Looking at Chen Zheng, who had pressed the mechanism, both of them were utterly bewildered!
Did he... press the wrong button?
Amidst their astonishment, there was also wild joy!
Now, they only needed to hold on until backup arrived, and they could surround and kill this kid!
Chen Zheng looked at the two men, whose faces were filled with pleasant surprise, his expression calm. He casually tossed away the firework tube in his hand and asked with a faint smile, “There shouldn’t be just the three of you searching for me in the mountain, right?”
Tian Fei did not answer.
Chen Zheng continued, “Then this firework tube should be a signal for you all to gather?”
Tian Fei’s expression subtly changed. Chen Zheng’s calm tone made him feel a faint unease.
“What do you mean?”
Could it be that this kid didn't accidentally press it?
The Tall Man didn’t have as many thoughts as Tian Fei. Hearing this, he scoffed, “So what? Kid! You really are foolish! You accidentally triggered the mechanism. It seems even heaven wants you dead!”
“Surrender now, and maybe I can give you a quick death!”
“Otherwise, when the people from the other two families arrive, they will make you wish you were dead!”
He said these things, of course, not to anger Chen Zheng, but to stall for time.
But to his surprise, Chen Zheng, instead of being alarmed, laughed, “There are people from two other families? It seems quite a few people want me dead!”
The Tall Man felt an inexplicable unease in his heart and said coldly, “What are you laughing at?”
Chen Zheng said calmly, “Of course, I’m laughing at your foolishness. Who said I accidentally triggered the mechanism? I did it on purpose!”
The Tall Man sneered, not believing him at all!
Unless this kid was crazy!
Otherwise, what good would it do him to deliberately attract others?
On the other side!
Tian Fei’s unease grew stronger when he saw Chen Zheng openly admit it!
He thought of a possibility!
This kid attracting others, could it be that he wants to... catch them all in one net?
How dare he!
While Tian Fei was panicking, a surge of anger also rose within him!
This good-for-nothing didn't even put them in his eyes!
Tian Fei’s hand went to the longsword at his waist, his sharp Aura continuously rising, and a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Chen Zheng’s calm gaze swept over him, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“Who is the hunter and who is the prey is never defined by the weak!”
Tian Fei sneered, “Arrogant! So in your opinion, we are the weak? You are the hunter?”
Chen Zheng shook his head.
“You got half of it right. I am indeed the hunter, but you are, at best, bait. You don’t even count as prey!”
Taking a deep breath, Chen Zheng’s expression turned cold.
“Alright! After wasting so much time with you, the others should be here now! You have completed your mission, and now it’s time for you to go!”
With that said.
Boom!
The air let out a burst of explosive sound, and Chen Zheng’s figure instantly vanished from his original spot.
Tian Fei’s pupils contracted. With his eyesight, he could only catch the streaks of afterimages as Chen Zheng shot out!
He dared not hesitate!
Tian Fei’s long-prepared sword suddenly unsheathed!
“Purgatory Kill!”
This was the killing move of the sword art he cultivated!
The sword strike was like purgatory, a trapping and killing move, difficult for peers to contend with!
Clang!
With a clang, the dazzling Sword Qi exploded like dynamite, and combined with Tian Fei’s powerful Aura of an Acquired Ninth Layer expert, even the surrounding air was cut, producing “hissing” sounds of tearing through the air.
The sharp sword light finally forced Chen Zheng to stop, revealing his figure!
The terrifying Sword Qi instantly enveloped Chen Zheng, as if to shred him!
At this moment, Tian Fei felt a sense of “this kid is nothing special,” and the corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up.
Not far away!
The Tall Man was overjoyed to see Tian Fei so ferocious.
“Good! Brother Fei! Kill this kid!”
Chen Zheng’s expression was calm, his Mental Energy began to highly concentrate, and then Tian Fei’s dazzling sword strike instantly slowed down infinitely in his eyes!
The next moment!
Chen Zheng struck out with a palm!
The power of his blood and Qi surged within his body, making a sound like a tide, akin to thunder.
“This is... surging blood and Qi!”
Tian Fei, who had been full of confidence, suddenly widened his eyes when he heard the commotion.