Chapter 398: Chapter 396 Desperate Battle
In the air, due to the presence of this sword, the piercing sensation seemed to penetrate Qin Hao’s body through every pore, seeping into his blood as if to sever each muscle fiber.
The black skinny old man’s steps were slow, resembling a farmer’s stride, lacking any discernible pattern. Nonetheless, Qin Hao had all directions locked, meaning at this moment, he had no route of retreat.
The tactical dagger was casually held in the old man’s hand as he walked over, while Qin Hao felt like a watermelon displayed on a stand, about to be effortlessly cut in half the next second.
At this instant, Qin Hao was completely drawn into the old man’s aura. The cultivation technique of the Golden Stone Sect was extremely strong and fierce, their inherited technique aimed to refine oneself into a sharp treasure sword. This golden iron sword intent, when encountered by people of the mundane world, could kill without a fight.
Qin Hao’s eyes gradually became dazed, yet he continued to endure. The old man carrying the dagger showed a glint of surprise in his eyes. He seemed to walk over nonchalantly, but all his power was released with his sword intent, pressing down on Qin Hao. Even a so-called Celestial List expert in the mundane world would be severely injured and vomit blood under this sword intent. However, this youngster before him appeared merely dazed, with no physical injuries!
Golden Protector was even more shocked in his heart. Immediately, he quickened his steps, ready to swiftly deliver a decisive strike to Qin Hao.
At that moment, from outside the window came a "biu" sound, a spinning sniper bullet aimed straight at the old man’s forehead. Fang Zhenwu had finally captured the target at this instant and fired to support Qin Hao.
Yet, although it was a sure shot in Fang Zhenwu’s eyes, the old man, as if with foresight, lowered his step slightly compared to his previous one, causing the bullet to brush past his ear and pierce the wall with a bang.
Avoiding this shot, his steps were now disrupted. With chaotic steps, the tightly knit and sharp sword intent enveloping Qin Hao like an impenetrable net was torn open slightly.
Qin Hao’s expression cleared instantly, and in his vision, amidst the omnipresent sword shadows, a black skinny old man appeared, looking out the window in shock.
The next second, Qin Hao seized the fleeting opportunity, his fingers forming a sharp sword, turning into a bolt of lightning charging directly at the Golden Protector!
Ding!
This finger struck the dagger in the Golden Protector’s hand. With a clatter, the dagger broke into four or five pieces and fell to the ground, leaving only a hilt held by the Golden Protector, maintaining the blocking posture from moments ago.
Both made a move, and everything transpired within merely three seconds.
Xiao Jintian only saw the Golden Protector pick up a dagger from the ground to kill Qin Hao, a gunshot outside, and then Qin Hao shattered the dagger with a point of his finger.
Time seemed to freeze in that instant. In those mere three seconds, the life-and-death peril was known only to the involved parties.
"Who are you?"
"Who exactly are you?"
Almost in unison, Qin Hao and Golden Protector blurted out the question, as the move just now instilled deep doubt and apprehension in them about each other’s identity.
"Which family do you belong to, who is your mentor?"
Looking at Qin Hao, Golden Protector asked again with a complex look. Qin Hao’s previous point had surprisingly contained a trace of sword intent! Although it was very faint, he was absolutely certain of his feeling.
How could there be an expert capable of manifesting sword intent with a single point in the mundane world?
Immediately, he wanted to probe Qin Hao’s background. However, upon hearing the question, Qin Hao quickly pondered and then had a flash of insight, instantly guessing the identity of the person opposite.
Noble Families? Sect? Lineage?
Could it be, he was from one of those hidden families?
Immediately, Qin Hao asked directly, "Are you from an ancient martial family?"
With one question, Golden Protector nodded plainly and then looked at Qin Hao with some disdain in his expression.
"What, you mean you’re not?"
Qin Hao smiled slightly and then said, "I’ve just heard some rumors about you, but you’ve always kept yourselves aloof from the world. How come you’re making a move in the mundane world now? Aren’t you afraid of breaking the rules set back then?"
Golden Protector laughed out loud upon hearing this, saying, "Hahaha! What an amusing brat. Seems you know quite a bit!"
"But as for rules, they’re made by the strong for the weak. A mere ant-like existence like you, what qualifies you to discuss rules with me?"
As he spoke, his whole being turned into a sharp sword, thrusting straight towards Qin Hao.
Meanwhile, outside, Fang Zhenwu anxiously watched through the scope, completely losing sight of the old man’s figure, unable to lock on his position.
At the moment when the sharp sword came attacking, a fighting spirit surged explosively within Qin Hao!
What nonsense about noble families, what’s there to fear, when on a narrow road, one only needs to draw their sword!
Qin Hao raised his hand, and numerous fine silver needles scattered like Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers, confronting this hidden expert from an ancient martial family with his strongest kill move!
The silver needles filled the air, sweeping all around Golden Protector, yet his assault showed no signs of weakening. The sword intent around him was so dense that it formed an invisible aura in front of him. As the silver needles entered his range, the sound of metal clashing resonated incessantly.
Ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!!!
Numerous fine silver needles dropped around him, and in just this brief moment, Golden Protector reached Qin Hao, still clutching the hilt of the dagger Qin Hao had shattered, with a small piece of the remaining broken blade aiming towards Qin Hao’s throat.
A fierce look flashed in Qin Hao’s eyes, yet he did not retreat but countercharged a step forward, facing Golden Protector head-on.
The sharp fragment instantly tore through Qin Hao’s shoulder, leaving a deep wound on him, while Qin Hao’s extremely domineering punch struck fiercely at Golden Protector’s chest.
Clang!
A sound like striking metal echoed, Qin Hao’s punch landed on his chest as if hitting a sharp sword, with a hard and resilient rebound force pushing him half a step back.
His gaze also showed a rare surprise, yet under this punch, Golden Protector staggered back four or five steps, nearly falling to the ground!