Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed The World - Chapter 680

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“Didn’t you already advance to a Sword Saint? You should examine yourself closer . You might make some astonishing discoveries,” Xiao Yu remarked .

Lei Su gazed at Xiao Yu with a look of doubt, then sank into deep thought . It would explain why Mo Yuntian confirmed with Nie Yan he was a Shadow Dancer before asking him to train these aces .

“Have you heard of the Shadow Dancer Mech Suit?” Xiao Yu asked .

“The latest dexterity-type mech suit? Isn’t that still in development? Only a concept model was shown . That kind of bleeding edge technology is off-limits, unless you’re an ace mech pilot in the army . It’s forever out of reach to plebeians like us . I haven’t even gotten near a current model mech suit, let alone touch one,” Lei Su gloomily said . Mech suits were usually found in military bases or warships in outer space . Ordinary people could only watch videos about them online .

“I heard there are other powerful models, such as Sword Saint, Archbishop, and Magister Mech Suits . ” Xiao Yu mysteriously smiled, providing no further comment . He returned his attention to the match between Nie Yan and Wang Duo .

“Are you saying…” Lei Su’s mind trembled . Xiao Yu had just dropped a bomb on him . The dots finally connected in his mind .

It hadn’t been long since Lei Su completed his class advancement quest . His grasp of a Sword Saint barely scratched the surface . However, after becoming one, he could feel a brand new world opening up to him . His future growth potential was unlimited .

“It all makes sense now!” Lei Su said in a rare eureka moment, clenching his fists . He had finally found his path forward . Only after truly comprehending the essence of a Sword Saint would he grow stronger .

“It’s best if you ask Nie Yan for some guidance . Mech pilots have a saying, The melding of mind and body can evoke miraculous strength . Those who can tap into this power will grow incredibly strong . Nie Yan has probably grasped a bit of this feeling,” Xiao Yu said . This was likely the real reason Mo Yuntian wanted him in Heavenly Kings . Nie Yan really was blessed with luck . With Mo Yuntian’s backing, he could pretty much do anything he wanted in China .

Regarding this sort of complicated science, Lei Su felt his head spinning . However, it was true he should ask Nie Yan for guidance .

Seeing the match go on for so long without a clear victor in sight, the 30 or so other soldiers started seeing Nie Yan in a new light . Wang Duo was undoubtedly the strongest among them . In a one-on-one fight, none of them were his match . Yet Nie Yan was going toe-to-toe with this very same person and even more so maintaining a slight advantage! Combine this with his young age, and they were completely convinced of his ability . One of the good points of army men were that they were straightforward . They respected the strong . Nie Yan had proven he was qualified to be their instructor .

As Lei Su and the others conversed, the match was entering its climax .




Wang Duo launched off the ground with a flying side kick toward Nie Yan’s head, his leg sweeping up a powerful gust of wind .

Nie Yan stepped to the side and raised his arm to block . BANG! He skidded several steps back . His heart tightened . Wang Duo’s kick was extremely powerful! Seeing Wang Duo pounce forward in pursuit, he didn’t dare to dally and ducked to the side .

Wang Duo didn’t stop his assault . He launched another flying kick, this time aiming for Nie Yan’s head .

Seeing Wang Duo’s continuous chain of kicks, the other aces broke out in a cold sweat . They had sparred with Wang Duo before and knew just how frightening his kicks were . Many of his opponents had their necks snapped in half by them . And right now, since the fight had reached its crucial phase, he was going all out . If an accident were to occur, the consequences would be grave .

Seeing Wang Duo’s kick coming towards him, Nie Yan’s pupils shrank . Just as he was about to be struck, he ducked and narrowly dodged by a hair’s breadth .

Wang Duo’s attack missed and he landed on the ground . He raised his leg and came down on Nie Yan’s head with an axe kick, his foot cutting through the air like a blade .

Nie Yan suddenly accelerated . His body twisted in a peculiar angle as he dodged Wang Duo’s attack yet again .

BANG! Wang Duo’s foot smashed the gymnasium floor, causing cracks to spread out from the wooden planks .

In his flurry of attacks, Wang Duo was unaware he was already using the hard-style martial arts taught by the army . The force behind his every strike was astonishing .

If this fight continued on, someone was bound to get seriously injured or even killed . Mo Yuntian wanted to stop the match several times . However, every time it looked like Nie Yan was done for, he would somehow escape, and it seemed like he was doing this with ease too . Mo Yuntian couldn't help but sigh in admiration .

Mo Yuntian suddenly noticed something in Nie Yan’s movements . This was the Shadow Dance Sequence! He had watched the trial runs of the Shadow Dancer Mech Suits . There was no mistaking it . They were one and the same!

The Shadow Dance Sequence was a movement prediction algorithm . However, it required the pilot to achieve a certain degree of speed for maximum effectiveness . The Shadow Dancer Mech Suit would run countless simulations in a split second and select the most optimal evasive maneuver . This sort of dodging ability generally wasn’t thought possible without the assistance of a machine . However, Nie Yan was living proof this wasn’t true!



“Xiao Yu, who do you think will win?” Lei Su asked . Nie Yan and Wang Duo’s fight had him trembling in trepidation . Nie Yan originally maintained a certain advantage . However, once Wang Duo went all out, Nie Yan was instantly forced on the back foot . He was almost defeated several times over, only narrowly dodging by the skin of his teeth . This was a hair-raising and nail-biting match to follow .

Wang Duo’s axe kick that destroyed the gymnasium floor was violent beyond compare . If that same kick landed on a person, it would shatter their bones .

“I’m not sure either, but if I had to guess, I think Nie Yan will lose . Wang Duo’s iron leg technique is too fearsome,” Xiao Yu replied .

Mo Yuntian shook his head . “Wang Duo is going to lose . This match will end within the next three minutes . ”

Xiao Yu and Lei Su had a look of doubt on their faces . Wang Duo clearly held the advantage right now . All Nie Yan could do was dodge for his life, helpless to retaliate . Why was Mo Yuntian so certain Nie Yan would win?

Mo Yuntian chuckled . “Keep watching, you’ll see . ” Nie Yan lacked sufficient combat experience . He'd never met an expert on Wang Duo’s level before . This was why he appeared to be in dire straits . When he familiarized himself some more with the combat techniques of a Shadow Dancer, Wang Duo would quickly find himself on the losing end .

Nie Yan really did cut a bit of a sorry figure right now . However, with every second that passed, he became a little more proficient in the techniques of a Shadow Dancer . His comprehension grew deeper and deeper .

Faster! Faster! Faster!

This was the essence of a Shadow Dancer!

Wang Duo’s continuous kicks failed to hit their mark . His heart was filled with a sense of urgency and uneasiness . He increased the ferocity of his attacks . With another kick, his foot stabbed toward Nie Yan’s chin like a sharp dagger .

Nie Yan’s pupils suddenly dilated before instantly contracting . At this moment, he felt like Wang Duo’s movements had slowed to a crawl . He slightly retreated back, one step, two steps, and stopped, not a step less or more .

WHOOSH! Wang Duo’s kick swept past Nie Yan’s face . It fell just centimeters short of hitting his cheek .

This is the feeling!

Nie Yan felt the power in his body tingling as a miraculous strength overflowed through him . His muscles brimmed with strength .

Nie Yan didn’t immediately retaliate .

Wang Duo halted his steps . Bracing his hand against the floor, he threw out another kick .

Nie Yan nimbly dodged . Every attack from Wang Duo missed by the smallest margin .

What the hell is going!? Wang Duo sensed something wrong . The uneasiness in his heart became even more intense . Even though his attacks were faster and fiercer, they didn’t have any effect .

Nie Yan seemed to be always one step ahead of him .

Nie Yan had reached an astonishing speed . All the spectators saw was a silhouette dashing about . They couldn’t clearly see his position .

“Damn! Is this guy still human!? What frightening speed!”

With every attack dodged, Nie Yan’s movements became smoother and smoother . This is a Shadow Dancer! What a wonderful feeling!

As Nie Yan’s speed increased, the openings in Wang Duo’s attacks became crystal clear .

Nie Yan smoothly employed the shadow steps . His silhouette blurred, his movements too fast for the eye to follow . His hand extended out, striking like a viper, as fast as lightning .

Wang Duo’s attacks missed . He instantly sensed danger . A silhouette flashed behind him . He wanted to counter and retaliate, but it was already too late . He felt a chill at the back of his neck and inwardly despaired . I’m done for!

Nie Yan’s hand came down with frightening speed and power . As long as the chop landed, Wang Duo would lose his life .

Wang Duo felt the grim reaper’s scythe around his neck . After all, he had experienced life and death situations countless times before . He wouldn’t lose himself like an ordinary person . He calmly waited for Nie Yan’s judgement, knowing any resistance at this moment was futile . He directly accepted death .

Wang Duo’s resolve garned Nie Yan’s respect . A normal person definitely couldn’t remain so calm in the face of death .

The situation had changed too quickly . In the blink of an eye, Wang Duo was in danger of losing his life . No one had caught Nie Yan’s movements clearly . Seeing his chop coming down on Wang Duo’s neck, everyone held their breaths .

Everyone understood Nie Yan could easily end Wang Duo’s life right now .

A dense killing intent bore down on Wang Duo but suddenly vanished without a trace .

Nie Yan’s hand came to a stop at the very last second . He gently chopped Wang Duo in the back of the neck, then stepped back . “Many thanks for going easy on me . ”

Wang Duo opened his eyes . He breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had just travelled to the underworld and back .

“I lost…” Wang Duo said in a somewhat dispirited tone . However, he immediately recovered . For people like him, winning and losing was ordinary . As long as he still had his life, it was something worth rejoicing over .

Nie Yan faintly smirked . Wang Duo was fairly gracious even in defeat . He was a real man .

Just as Nie Yan was about to say something, the 30 odd soldiers immediately organized themselves and stood at attention . “INSTRUCTOR, PLEASE GUIDE US!”

Nie Yan was dumbstruck . Are they referring to me? He turned to Mo Yuntian, only to see him nod back with a faint smile .

Nie Yan felt an indescribable surge of emotion in his heart .