Chapter 134: The Supreme Warrior, The Battle Begins!
"I never expected that anyone would still remember me."
Zhang Xifeng smiled; hearing the title evoked memories of his past.
Feihua remarked, "The title 'Three-Bladed Sword' Zhang Xifeng was once renowned across the borders. Even though you, senior, have remained in seclusion for a long time, this iconic weapon of yours is still quite unmistakable."
"Senior Feihua, do you know him?" Lin Han asked in a low voice.
"I don't know him personally, I am only aware of who he is."
Feihua continued, "Little Boss, we’ve truly kicked a hard board this time. This guy is not easy to deal with. His class is a Swordmaster, a sub-type of the main combat classes, and it’s a hidden class at that. The sword he carries was his from the moment he awakened his class; as his strength grows, the quality of his blade improves alongside it."
"Now that he is in the Supreme Realm, the sword in his hand must surely be a legendary piece of equipment."
"Old-school powerhouses like him are top-tier in both combat experience and technique. You saw that terrifying sensory ability of his just moments ago. If we want to snatch the item and flee, I’m afraid it’s unlikely."
Lin Han felt a headache coming on. For Feihua to speak in such a manner was proof enough of the opponent's formidable strength.
A powerhouse in the Supreme Realm was truly terrifying.
This was the first time he had ever truly had to face such a formidable adversary. No one had ever been able to break through his Forbidden Spells before; this man was the first!
That terrifying investigative power made even him feel a sense of dread.
"An interesting girl," Zhang Xifeng chuckled. "I didn't expect you to know so much about me. However, since you understand the extent of my strength, why not hand over the No. 3 Relic Fragment? I’ll let you go, how about that?"
"Senior, I’m just an employee. I don't have the authority to make such decisions," Feihua replied helplessly.
Zhang Xifeng looked at Lin Han and asked, "And what about you, my friend? What do you think?"
Lin Han replied, "Senior, this No. 3 Relic Fragment is an item I won at auction. With your prestige, surely you wouldn't resort to brute force to seize it, would you?"
"Don't bother with such archaic rhetoric. What prestige do I have left? While it is indeed shameful to rob a junior, for the sake of what the Ma family desires, I don't mind bearing that shame."
Zhang Xifeng spoke with absolute decisiveness.
Feihua sighed and said, "Senior, you heard it yourself just now. My boss said no, so I can't very well let you have your way."
"Little girl, since you know so much about me, you should also understand that the disparity in our strength is like heaven and earth. You cannot defeat me," Zhang Xifeng said calmly.
"That is true. Your strength, Senior, is indeed far above mine. But as an assassin, the most important thing is professional integrity. I take the money, so I must resolve the trouble." Feihua paced around Lin Han, twirling her daggers, and looked at Zhang Xifeng again with a smile.
"Senior, I heard a rumor years ago. I wonder if it’s true."
"Thirty years ago, there was a massive beast tide at the border. At that time, the Three-Bladed Sword and the current head of the Ma family went to face the threat. Although humanity won a great victory, the Ma family changed its leader afterward, and the Three-Bladed Sword vanished completely."
"It was rumored that some saw the Three-Bladed Sword on that battlefield, critically wounded and clinging to life, and that the head of the Ma family fought to the death to get you out."
"Now that you’ve appeared here, it seems you’ve become a dog for the Ma family. It appears the head of the Ma family really did save you."
"And so what?" Zhang Xifeng glared at her. "The head of the Ma family saved my life. I, Zhang Xifeng, am not a cold-blooded person. Naturally, I must repay such a debt."
"Don't be so impatient, Senior, I haven't finished yet," Feihua continued. "Some have analyzed that after that battle, the Three-Bladed Sword Zhang Xifeng suffered grievous injuries, his strength plummeted, and he lost the glory of his past."
Zhang Xifeng’s eyes widened. "And if that is true?"
"It seems the rumors are correct," Feihua laughed. "I wonder what your strength is like now, Senior?"
"Even if my strength has diminished, it is still enough to leave you here permanently."
"You really do look down on me, Senior."
Feihua smiled.
At this moment, Ma Tianxing, who had been standing behind Zhang Xifeng, stepped forward and said, "The protection period for the Millennium Commercial City has already passed. Why are you still protecting this person?"
"You are destroying the reputation that the Millennium Commercial City has built over the years. After today, the Millennium Commercial City will never let you go. If you leave now, we can pretend this never happened, and everyone will be safe."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Feihua laughed. "Young Master Ma, you really do enjoy hitting a sore spot. It is true that the protection period of the Millennium Commercial City has ended. From this moment on, all my actions have nothing to do with them."
"I’ve said it before: I take the money, I resolve the trouble."
Zhang Xifeng brandished his sword and said, "If that is the case, then I don't have to worry about the Millennium Commercial City causing trouble for the Ma family later. Since you and this young friend are so obstinate, there is nothing more to say."
"If we must fight, then let us fight!"
As soon as the words fell, Zhang Xifeng lunged forward. His Three-Bladed Sword erupted with a brilliant glow as he slashed out!
"Little Boss, take care of yourself. This guy is extremely troublesome, and I won't be able to look after you," Feihua warned briefly before charging ahead. She laughed, "Senior, since that’s the case, let this junior see if the rumors are true!"
The two weapons collided. The powerful shockwave sent Feihua stumbling back several meters, while Zhang Xifeng only retreated a few steps.
"That is quite something," Zhang Xifeng remarked in admiration. "To reach the Supreme Realm at only twenty-something years old—the youngsters of today are truly incredible."
"But such a genius will fall here today."
Feihua struck out, her extreme speed leaving a trail of afterimages in the air. In the next instant, she was right in front of him!
Her daggers flashed rapidly. Zhang Xifeng instantly recoiled and crossed his swords to block. The sound of metal clashing rang out across the silent, desolate wilderness.
"Little girl, as an assassin, you actually want to go head-to-head with a swordsman? How many classes do you think can outmatch me in a direct confrontation?" Zhang Xifeng sneered, vibrating his sword forward.
Feihua was caught off guard and was blasted into the air.
*This is bad!*
Zhang Xifeng chased after her, sword raised for a strike.
*Now that you're in the air, let's see how you dodge this!*
Lin Han felt a sense of impending disaster. He was ready to intervene at any moment. If it weren't a life-or-death situation, he really didn't want to reveal his strength here.
If he killed the Three-Bladed Sword, that would be one thing, but if he failed, his secrets might not remain hidden.