Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God - Chapter 124

Chapter 124

Chapter 124 - Absolute Heaven

Just as Shi Feng was about to take damage…

Shi Feng abruptly activated Defensive Blade, successfully blocking the ambush . If an Assassin's ambush struck a player, they would enter a Fainted state for three seconds . These three short seconds were enough for an expert Assassin to obliterate half a MT's HP . Moreover, Assassins did not possess only a single skill that could place their target in a Fainted state . As long as an Assassin placed a player in the Fainted state, they would remaining in that state until their death .

"Scram!"

Shi Feng roared . He struck out with his sword as he withdrew his body, his sword capable of annihilating an army of thousands .

As the Abyssal Blade hurtled towards its target, it carried along sounds of explosions .

"Interesting . "

The black figure reacted quickly, doing a swallow's turnover[1] . As the Abyssal Blade scraped past his body, like a whip, the black figure brandished both his weapons once more, one of his daggers slicing into Shi Feng's side . Throughout the entire process, the black figure's actions were as smooth and natural as flowing water .

"You're courting death!"

However, Shi Feng paid no attention to the dagger sailing towards him, the Crimson Blade already in motion . The Crimson Blade transformed into four sword images, all aimed for the black figure's vital points .  Shi Feng was utterly confident in his own Attack Power .

The black figure was suddenly shocked . He did not think Shi Feng would be so decisive, giving up his defense and instead, aiming for mutual destruction . In a hurried motion, the black figure used his other dagger to block Shi Feng's attacks . Dang… Dang… Dang…

Sparks flew in mid-air .

Shi Feng's immense strength knocked the black figure back by two yards; he only managed to stabilise his body after retreating three consecutive steps . The black figure gazed at Shi Feng in shock .

"Indeed, you do not disappoint me," the black figure let out a muffled sneer .

The black figure did not understand how Shi Feng possessed such impressive strength . Shi Feng also perceived him right before his ambush, taking preventive measures against it immediately . Furthermore, the instant before Shi Feng was attacked, he unhesitatingly choose to attack in turn, giving the black figure no choice but to attack . This was the first time he had failed an ambush in a virtual reality game .

At this moment, Shi Feng was similarly in great shock . This black figure was practically a killer amongst killers . His movements were both soundless and lethal . His assassination techniques also seemed extremely well-practised . Furthermore, his attack speed was insanely quick . The black figure was even able to tail Shi Feng without discovery . If he had not revealed his killing intent the instant before he attacked, Shi Feng might truly have been his prey . The black figure wore a black hooded-cape, which completely concealed his facial features . Moreover, the hooded-cape he used was very special . It was capable of rendering Identification Skills useless, and as a result, even his name was obscured . Shi Feng then turned to read at the System Notification .

System: Red Player Absolute Heaven has initiated an attack against you .

Although the cape managed to trick Identification Skills, hiding the black figure's Red Name, it could not fool the System .

Shi Feng had never heard the name "Absolute Heaven . " However, judging from his skills, Absolute Heaven was definitely not some nameless figure .

"The failure this time is due to my inept preparation . The next time I come, I'll definitely take your life," Absolute Heaven said as he turned around to retreat .

"You think you can escape?!" Shi Feng used Wind Blade, the Abyssal Blade thrusting towards Absolute Heaven .

As long as an Assassin was revealed, their battle prowess reduced by half . Since Absolute Heaven wanted to kill him, Shi Feng would not let him off, naturally . He needed to kill this Assassin before anything else . He did not wish to have someone constantly following him, aiming for his life .

The Abyssal Blade moved along the wind, instantly arriving and slicing towards Absolute Heaven's back .

As if he had long since been prepared, Absolute Heaven twisted his body, lifting his silvery-white dagger . Using only a small amount of strength, Absolute Heaven managed to block Shi Feng's sword . Simultaneously, his other silver-colored dagger stabbed towards Shi Feng's abdomen .

Kidney Strike!From the series of attacks from before, Absolute Heaven had accumulated sufficient Energy to force Shi Feng into a Fainted state for 4 seconds .

Shi Feng did not think that Absolute Heaven would return with a counterattack . He immediately did a side-flip, avoiding the Kidney Strike . However, Absolute Heaven's second dagger closely followed, the dagger aiming for Shi Feng's backside . Backstab!

Shi Feng immediately leaped into the air, avoiding the Backstab . Then, as Shi Feng descended, he abruptly brandished the Abyssal Blade . Thunder and fire coalesced around the Abyssal Blade, and like a thunder dragon roaring, the weapon struck down towards the ground .

Thunder Flame Explosion!Absolute Heaven instantly noticed the ferocity of Shi Feng's attack . He lifted both his daggers in front of him, using Block to defend against this violent strike .

However, how could Shi Feng's super strength be so easy to defend against? At the moment of contact, Absolute Heaven was immediately forced to kneel . Both his legs sank into the ground, while his body nearly crumbled from the pressure .

The successful block of the Thunder Flame Explosion shocked Shi Feng . However, he reacted by swinging the Abyssal Blade, casting Abyssal Bind on Absolute Heaven . Immediately, nine chains bound Absolute Heaven, preventing him from moving a muscle . Shi Feng then followed up with an attack with both of his swords, his full strength placed behind the strikes . Ten sword images flew towards Absolute Heaven, the target unable to dodge or avoid any of the images .

"Let's meet again next time," Absolute Heaven laughed . He discovered that Shi Feng had a plethora of attack patterns, allowing him to send out attacks in unbroken succession . Absolute Heaven's body then started dissipating, the nine chains that bound him falling to the ground .

Similarly, the ten sword images managed to pierce only air .

This was an advanced skill of Assassins, Vanish . Not only would it forcefully place the user in an Invisible state, but it would also allow the user to enter an Invulnerable state for 1 second . "Don't even think of getting away!" Shi Feng was not willing to let Absolute Heaven go . Looking at the impressions in the grass left by Absolute Heaven's feet, Shi Feng used Thundering Flash .

Three electric arcs shot out . Absolute Heaven activated Wind Steps, entering an Invulnerable state once more for 1 second and successfully fending off the attacks of Thundering Flash . He then ran speedily away . Similarly, Shi Feng activated Windwalk to chase after him .

However, shortly after Shi Feng began pursuit of Absolute Heaven, he noticed Absolute Heaven taking out a handful of white powder . Shi Feng immediately turned his head, shutting his eyes tightly .

The moment Absolute Heaven scattered the white powder, he released a blinding white light .

Flash Powder, it was an item that temporarily blinded monsters and players below Level 20 for 4 seconds . It was an extremely rare tool, and it was only sold in the Magic Shop located in the Slums of Red Leaf Town . Moreover, each player could only purchase ten bags of it per day .

After the momentarily blinding light subsided, Shi Feng opened his eyes, searching for Absolute Heaven . However, he discovered that Absolute Heaven had long since escaped, his figure no longer in sight . After searching for a long time, Shi Feng was unable to discover his tracks . Without any better options, Shi Feng could only choose to give up . "Just where is this Absolute Heaven from?" Shi Feng's heart filled with questions . Not only did this Assassin possess excellent techniques, but he also had a large number of Skills . Moreover, Absolute Heaven was equipped with a complete Level 5 Bronze Set Equipment, and both his daggers were Secret-Silver Ranked . His origin was definitely not ordinary . Shi Feng had only been to Blackwing City recently . Even if he had provoked the Bloodthirsty War God Guild, those people did not know of his true identity . If Shi Feng were to think of who else he may have provoked, then they'd be Flaming Tiger from Shadow and Ironsword Lion from Martial Union .

Shi Feng was extremely familiar with the internal members of Shadow, and he knew Flaming Tiger was not capable of finding such an unknown expert . The only possibility remaining was Ironsword Lion . Shi Feng had previously killed Ironsword Lion . Based on Ironsword Lion's personality, he would definitely not let this matter rest .

There was over an 80% possibility that Ironsword Lion  had hired this hidden expert .

Shi Feng could not help but admit that this situation was a headache . With his current strength, he was unafraid of Ironsword Lion coming at him straight on . However, an Assassin[h] constantly following him, especially an expert Assassin like Absolute Heaven, was truly a bother . If Absolute Heaven appeared and attacked him while he fought a monster or during a crucial moment, there was a 90% possibility for him to actually die . It looks like I can only use another appearance in the future .  For now, Shi Feng's only option was to alter his appearance . This way, even if that Assassin called Absolute Heaven was powerful, he would absolutely be unable to find him . If Absolute Heaven couldn't find him, he couldn't harass him . However, Shi Feng could not alter his appearance right now . He needed to find a place with nobody present before doing so .

Shi Feng worried that this person named Absolute Heaven hadn't left the vicinity yet, and instead, was still tailing him . Thinking so, Shi Feng immediately activated the Ring of Nothingness, his body vanishing in thin air . First, he needed to look for a place without other players before changing his appearance . Then, he would continue searching for the Ice-Blue Devil Flame .

Some time after Shi Feng vanished, a figure revealed itself from behind one of the large withered trees . Indeed, this figure was Absolute Heaven . "Crap, is he an Assassin or a Swordsman?" Absolute Heaven could not help but curse . He was normally not one to easily give up . Previously, he constantly said that he was leaving all in order to misled Shi Feng, looking for a good chance to ambush his target once more .  He did not think Shi Feng possessed such a move, instantly disappearing . Just how was he supposed to look for the chance to ambush Shi Feng now?

TL Notes:

[1]Swallow's turnover(燕子翻身): it's some sort of barrel-roll, where one jumps, shifts their body to be parallel to the ground, then spins/rolls to avoid an attack

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