novelThe Hunter at the Back
| ← Ch.416 | Ch.418 → |
Chapter 417 - The Hunter at the Back
Translated by: Berrrybunz
Edited by: TN and DeAndreR
Ling Xu did not hesitate as he grasped his spear tightly and dashed aggressively out of the hole in the wall that he had created. The wall crumbled as he burst through it with all his might.
The enemy did not realize the aggressiveness of Ling Xu as they hurried to retreat.
His cold-bloodedness seemed to be coursing through his veins. His instinct to kill seemed to have overwhelmed him as he could not effectively pinpoint the location of his enemies.
The fighter let out a crafty gaze. He waved a few signs in the air, preparing to launch an attack.
A bright grey burst of light appeared in front of Ling Xu's eyes.
This burst of light took Ling Xu by surprise. Just like a incoming grey fog, it blocked the sight of Ling Xu.
Ling Xu's pupils contracted as he grasped his spear tightly and attacked blindly towards the source of the light.
A strong aura of grey energy drilled into his arms.
What a weird form of strength!
He hunkered down his body as he prepared for the oncoming assault. The enemy advanced a few steps but stopped short and turned back.
"This lad sure is strong. Only a few have managed to dodged my [Blinding Crux]." The enemy smiled.
Only now did Ling Xu managed to see his opponent clearly. His enemy donned a grey shirt and had a pale expression. His chilling smile covered a third of his face, letting out a cold and cruel vibe that captures the fear of his enemies.
Who are you?"
Ling Xu asked solemnly. He fidgeted his arm to dissipate the grey energy that hit him just now.
The enemy ignored Ling Xu. He turned over to look at Crane in the distant and said to himself: "What vigilance."
He suddenly turned his face around and smiled at Ling Xu.
"We will meet again."
Under the sunlight, his body suddenly disappeared into a thin layer of fog. Within seconds, he was nowhere to be seen.
Crane flew towards Ling Xu's side and asked him curiously: "Who is he?"
Ling Xu shook his head: "I don't know. But the technique he used just now was called the Blinding Crux. Have you heard of this technique before?"
Crane mused deeply and shook his head: "I have never heard of it before."
Ling Xu glanced at the large hole in the wall. Despite not using his full force, the strength emitted was significant. Despite this, the enemy was calm and composed. His strength seemed to be on par with theirs'.
What a shame! He left in such a hurry....
Ling Xu glanced around as he felt that it was a waste to meet up with such a formidable enemy but let him slip away too easily. His burning passion and yearning for a battle had not fully subsided.
Ling Xu glanced at Crane and pointed his spear at him: "Crane, since my enemy has ran away, why not you take his place and we shall have a spar together!"
Crane was taken aback and he pointed at himself: "Me? Hey hey hey... Why am I pulled into his... Hey hey hey... Faster stop it..."
Ling Xu ignored Crane as he plunged his spear towards Crane: "Crane, today is your unlucky day!"
"Hey!" Tang Tian, who had just came back, shouted in excitement: "Hey young lads, it seems like you guys are filled with a passion to fight right now. I shall join in then! You all can then taste my new technique, the [Thousand Cleave Demonic Hand]!"
Ling Xu laughed: "Crazy Tang, it's nice that you came. Let's settle our old scores once and for all. Look out!"
Both of them shouted their battle cries as the area was immediately turned into a battlefield.
Crane took the chance to escape the fight and stood beside the surprised Angelina: "Your Majesty. Nice to see you!"
"They... Do they normally do this?" Angelina pointed at the fighting duo.
"Yes, these uncouth brats are certainly not worth your Majesty's time. The day is too good to be missed. The garden has blossomed. Would you want to take your time to go and appreciate it?" Crane asked as he smiled.
Angelina thought to herself for a moment as she admired the looks of Crane! She quickly regained her composure and felt shy: "That would be great."
"Please your Majesty!" Crane bowed slightly as he directed Angelina to the garden.
It was good to take this opportunity where the two crazy teens were unable to react to be as far away from them as possible.
Angelina quickly walked towards the garden. Crane stood straight and looked towards the direction where the mysterious enemy had just vanished. He mused silently.
Andromeda - Orion's Star Door.
Commander Li Du silently looked at his subordinates who were cleaning the battlefield. He glanced around the ruins that surrounded him and felt slightly regretful. Li Du looked frail and weak and his face was pale. However, it would be unwise to underestimate him.
He became the commander of an army at a tender age of 27. Such young commanders were few in the Heaven's Road. Even though the Hunting Net Army he was leading, was the third largest army in the Orion Constellation, everyone knew that it was due to his experience, not his strength.
The Orion Constellation was not well-known for its commerce, hence the Andromeda - Orion's Star Door was of strategic importance to the constellation. Li Du had used it countless times. But currently, this passage had changed beyond recognition and was in complete disorder.
Recently, battles had been raging across the constellations. Among the Gold Rank Martial artists from the Honorable Martial Group, there were three who had fallen in the battlefield. But the Orion Constellation suffered a heavier casualty. Almost five Gold Rank Martial Artists had died fighting.
The force of destruction from the strength of these Gold Rank Martial Artists were evident from the downfall of the once prosperous city that had become mere ruins.
When Li Du and his army arrived, he was shocked by the carnage that he saw. His army's arrival also caused many enemy martial artists to disperse.
Li Du did not dare to underestimate the potential threat as he beefed up his defenses.
He would need to first clear the ruins and rebuild the city's defenses. Only then could they ensure the long-term defensibility of the city. He still had a more important task at hand.
At the other end of the Andromeda's City, in an inconspicuous house, three people were occupying it.
If Wu Xia saw these three people, he would have been frightened. These three people, were initially thought to have left Andromeda City, they were Adrian, Ah Xiu and Liu Zhong Guang. When Adrian heard that there were suddenly a large concentration of unknown martial artists in the vicinity of the Star Door, he knew something was up. Hence, they deployed a decoy to make people believe they had left the constellation, but in fact, they returned discretely.
"It is Yan Tu. He is back!" Liu Zhong Guang burst in elation: "It was not just Yan Tu, there were two other martial artists who were accompanying him. These two people are too powerful. I nearly got discovered by them."
Adrian and Ah Xiu let out a surprised expression. Yan Tu was the heir to the Ursa Major Constellation. Since he had such a powerful position to hold in the constellation, they wondered what had brought him here personally."
The two of them could sense the oncoming danger.
Ursa Major Constellation and Orion Constellation were separated only by the Andromeda Constellation. If the Andromeda Constellation was to ally with the Ursa Major Constellation, it would have been seen as a backstab for the Orion Constellation.
Ah Xiu stated: "There would not be an alliance. If there was one, Yan Tu would have unlimited access to the Andromeda City. Currently, Yan Yi has been infiltrating discretely without showing his face in public."
Adrian glanced towards Ah Xiu and replied: "There were no movements from them reported at all?"
"Yes, previously, there were no known movements until Tang Tian appeared." Liu Zhong frowned: "Could their target be Tang Tian? But there is no vengeance or hatred between the both of them."
"No, their goal is still the Andromeda Constellation." Adrian shook his head: "They would want to control the Andromeda Constellation without even flexing a muscle. To control the constellation, they would first need to control two people. One is Tang Tian, the other is Angelina. Angelina is easy to negotiate with but I can't say the same for Tang Tian."
"Why do they want to control the Andromeda Constellation?" Ah Xiu asked.
Adrian let out a soft smile: "In the past, I traveled across multiple constellations and stayed at the Ursa Major Constellation for half a year. Back then, the constellation had people who were ambitious and were willing to sacrifice their lives for the pursuits of their rulers. Currently, the constellation has reached its peak. It would be difficult for them to continue to strive for advancement without expanding abroad. If they were to expand abroad, there was only one choice."
Ah Xiu and Liu Zhong Guang both took a deep breath as they understood what their master had just said.
Adrian replied: "Furthermore, the carnage caused by the wars waged between constellations had made me curious. Why was there suddenly a surge of martial artists? It was too coincidental but it was possible that the Honourable Martial Group and the Ursa Major Constellation have decided to ally with each other."
"Then what should we do?" Liu Zhong Guang asked in dismay.
"Wait!" Adrian replied: "We can wait for reinforcements. We can wait for an opportunity."
"Master, what do you mean?" Ah Xiu asked.
"General Lu has the constellation under control and our reinforcements are on the way." Adrian explained: "Our task is simple. We need to make Yan Tu stay."
"Make Yan Tu stay!" Ah Xiu and Liu Zhong were shocked.
"That's right!" A smile appeared on Adrian's face: "The Bear King Yan Yong Lie is hot tempered. If Yan Tu was to die in the Andromeda City, the king would definitely order an attack on the city."
Ah Xiu was slightly worried: "Wouldn't that provide him with a good reason to attack the city?"
Liu Zhong Guang also let out a slight worry. If the Ursa Army was to conquer the Andromeda Constellation, it would have direct access to the Orion Constellation.
"Yes." Adrian nodded."If Andromeda Constellation only had Angelina and the Plateau Army, then this move would be suicidal. But, there is something else now."
"Master, are you referring to Tang Tian?" Ah Xiu asked: "Master are you saying that they could stop the advancement of the Grizzly Bear Army?"
"Do not underestimate Tang Tian." Adrian shook his head: "If Yan Yong Lie was the head of the Bear, then Tang Tian and his gang would be a pack of hungry wolves that could dismantle him. If Yan Yong Lie wants to kill off Tang Tian and his gang, he would definitely suffer significant casualties. And then, that would be our opportunity to strike."
"We have General Li Du." Adrian shouted and grasped his fist tightly: "After this victorious battle, the Orion Constellation would get rid off a significant threat once and for all!"
| ← Ch. 416 | Ch. 418 → |