Chapter 46: The Formidable Enemy, Part 2
In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged over a hundred blows, the area was flying with sand and rocks, and the knife marks left on the ground were dense.
Zhu Changyi was thoroughly suppressed at this point, even struggling to break free, and defeat seemed inevitable.
Just then, Song Changming heard Zhou Sixin’s voice from behind him.
"Watch out!"
Almost simultaneously, a gust of blade wind had already struck.
Song Changming’s mind was alarmed, he decisively drew back his saber, exerting force underfoot, executed Light Body Skill with a sidelong flip to evade.
In his haste to dodge, he was somewhat awkward, hearing the sound of his armor tearing, feeling a fiery sting on his back.
But he narrowly avoided the fatal blow from behind.
"Careless!" Song Changming gritted his teeth and endured the pain.
He had been engrossed in the intense battle with Zhu Changyi for too long, neglecting the situation around him.
In an official one-on-one duel, naturally, there would not be much distraction.
But amidst the chaos of a melee, such oversight was somewhat inappropriate.
A glance revealed that the one who suddenly attacked him was the mysterious leader of the Nine Bends Association.
Seeing his seemingly assured strike fail, even he seemed quite astonished.
"Superior Light Body Skill?" Scarface, knowledgeable and experienced, recognized that Song Changming’s skill was extraordinary, swiftly continued to attack Song Changming with his long saber.
Meanwhile, Zhu Changyi hurriedly rushed in, eager not to let Song Changming escape the crisis.
Fortunately, although Zhou Sixin was a step slower, he managed to catch up and promptly intercepted Zhu Changyi for Song Changming.
Song Changming then faced this mysterious leader of Nine Bends Association.
The original one-on-one turned into a fierce four-way battle.
The nearby Patrol Guards were not skilled enough, unable even to intervene and assist.
The remaining Patrol Captain, capable of forming a reinforcement, was dealing with other leaders of Nine Bends Association, unable to spare any attention.
Liang Chuan Mountain noticed this crucial four-man match from afar, suddenly drew the saber at his waist, intending to join the fray.
"Director, don’t!" His few Personal Guards, witnessing this, were shocked and hastily advised against it.
"Get out of the way!" Liang Chuan Mountain said in a deep voice.
"Director, the battle is already decided, if you come to any harm now, all efforts would be in vain!" The Personal Guard said anxiously.
"Exactly, please trust your subordinates."
Listening to them, Liang Chuan Mountain calmed down a bit, ultimately refraining from joining the battle.
His current position did not allow him to act impulsively.
If because of this, he was caught by the opponent and coerced, the consequences would indeed be unimaginable.
Meanwhile, Song Changming, facing this Scarface, indeed felt a greater pressure than when battling Zhu Changyi.
This person was a mysterious presence beyond the intelligence, not one of the nine leaders.
Song Changming speculated in his mind whether this person was the elusive leader of Nine Bends Association.
This thought briefly flashed through his mind, but he had no time for further contemplation.
Facing Scarface, it was the first time in a blade fight that he fell to a disadvantage.
Even switching back and forth between High Level Martial Arts Flying Swallow Technique and Soul-breaking Saber to create unexpected effects, he could not turn the tide.
In terms of raw strength, he was just inferior to the opponent!
Fortunately, his temporary ally, Zhou Sixin from the General Department, was not weak. In moments, he pressured the already injured Zhu Changyi to his breaking point.
"Rebel, die!" Zhou Sixin shouted low, finally pierced Zhu Changyi’s heart with a blade, killing him.
Zhu Changyi died with wide eyes, seemingly incredulous.
As the leader of Nine Bends Association’s forces, he was ambitious.
Now dying unfulfilled, naturally leaving one dissatisfied.
But Zhou Sixin did not care for Zhu Changyi’s dying thoughts, decisive in his killing.
The entire night, stifled by Scarface, Zhou Sixin finally found a release in Zhu Changyi’s demise, feeling at ease.
Meanwhile, Scarface, facing Song Changming, also realized the unfavorable situation.
Song Changming was pressed into a disadvantage by him, but defeating him wasn’t something easily accomplished.
With Zhu Changyi’s death, the situation became dire for him.
Smelling danger, he wished to withdraw alone, first to preserve his own life.
However, Song Changming also saw through his intent, inhibiting him with Light Body Skill to stop his retreat.
"Die!" At this moment, Zhou Sixin turned his blade sharply, attacking Scarface with killing intent.
Song Changming, seeing this, instinctively yielded the main offensive position, taking a breath while assisting Zhou Sixin.
Neither he nor Zhou Sixin alone was Scarface’s match, but together they overwhelmed him with alternating attacks.
Against an average County City Patrol Captain, Scarface felt confident he could escape even if two, three, or four came at him.
But now facing one from the Public Security Bureau and an emerging martial talent of unknown origin.
Both their abilities surpassed ordinary County City Patrol Captains’ norms, their combined efforts plunging him into danger.
After a hundred rounds, Scarface lost his initial composure, pushed by Song Changming and Zhou Sixin’s pressure, fought fiercely, accumulating wounds.
His armor was hacked into tatters.
After enduring to two hundred rounds, Zhou Sixin seized the opportunity, ducking low to deliver an extremely tricky cut, severing Scarface’s leg, causing blood to spurt.
"Ah!!"
Scarface wailed in pain, acting maniacal.
Song Changming gathered his strength, his already sore and weary arm swung again, Soul-breaking Saber transformed into Flying Swallow Technique, executed.
The blade’s edge stabbed directly, transforming into a silver ray, penetrating Scarface’s gaping mouth.
Scarface twitched twice, then remained motionless.
Blood spurted from his mouth, trickling along the blade.
The mysterious leader’s demise marked Nine Bends Association’s downfall.
This force, once grown strong enough to seize Houli Street’s underground realm, after today, like the former Qinghe gang, vanished without a trace.
Song Changming withdrew his blade, Scarface’s lifeless corpse fell at his feet.
"So strong!" Song Changming panted, looking at the corpse, said to himself.
Although he slew the opponent, he felt no joy, only relief.
Clearly aware that the opponent’s hard strength was far above his own, surprisingly strong!
No doubt, Liang Chuan Mountain’s prior investment to recruit Zhou Sixin was worth it.
Without Zhou Sixin’s support tonight, none of them could handle this mighty foe, the consequences unimaginable.
Fortunately, the situation was settled, with a good ending tonight.
"Song Xiaodi, impressive!" Zhou Sixin laughed heartily twice, praising Song Changming.
He knew beforehand that Song Changming, this rising star, possessed unsullied abilities.
Today’s performance by Song Changming surpassed his expectations.
Song Changming wouldn’t have killed such a formidable enemy without Zhou Sixin by his side.
Likewise, Zhou Sixin couldn’t have taken down Scarface without Song Changming’s assistance tonight.
Having joined forces, Zhou Sixin knew Song Changming’s prowess well.
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