123: Chapter 123 Killing Zhang Tu

A girl with a graceful figure and an aura like an orchid in a secluded valley—it was Wen Ning!

She was fighting alongside two other First Rank Peak Classmates against another wanted criminal—Wang Jun!

Wang Jun's strength was also at the early Second Rank. He was tall and thin, with agile movements.

In his hand, a narrow, curved blade darted out like a venomous snake, its technique cunning and vicious.

Their team had originally tracked Wang Jun to this location.

But they never expected that another vicious man, Zhang Tu, was also hiding here!

Caught off guard by the joint ambush of the two, one teammate was instantly critically wounded and fell to the ground.

Wen Ning's strength had reached the First Rank Silver Skin Realm, making her a top performer among the freshmen.

However, facing a true Second-Rank Martial Artist like Wang Jun, the gap was still significant.

Even with her and her two Classmates fighting with all their might, they could only barely hold on under Wang Jun's storm-like assault.

Like a small boat in a storm, they could capsize at any moment.

"Ah—!"

A piercing scream rang out as a male student from Jiaotong University failed to dodge in time.

Wang Jun's blade struck his chest, causing blood to gush out. Staggering backward, he lost his fighting ability.

A fierce glint flashed in Wang Jun's eyes as he prepared to finish him off.

But sensing the sharp wind of Wen Ning's sword thrust from behind, he had to temporarily abandon the idea and turn to block.

"Clang!"

Blocking Wen Ning's desperate sword strike, Wang Jun licked his lips.

His lecherous gaze shamelessly swept over Wen Ning's slender figure and delicate face.

Foul words poured from his mouth: "Little missy, your swordplay is good, and you're quite the looker!"

"Once Zhang Tu and I capture you brats,"

"I'll strip you naked piece by piece and have a good taste of you!"

"Don't worry, Zhang Tu will get his share too. I guarantee you'll be screaming with pleasure! Hahaha!"

His greatest vice in life was lust.

It was precisely because he couldn't control this beastly desire that he committed numerous crimes.

And became a wanted criminal on the Detective Bureau's list!

"Shameless scum!"

Hearing this, Wen Ning's pretty face turned pale with anger, her whole body trembling.

Her sword swung faster in her fury, but this also opened up more flaws.

Seizing the opportunity, Wang Jun's blade light formed a net, suppressing her even more fiercely. The situation was perilous.

"Damn it! If not for limited resources, I would have definitely broken through to the Second Rank last month!"

"Right now, I would surely behead this lecherous bastard!"

A surge of intense frustration and helplessness welled up in Wen Ning's heart.

Modu Jiaotong University had also initiated a Key Class training program.

She had received more resources than ordinary students, leading to a significant increase in her strength.

But her family wasn't a top-tier powerhouse, so the support they could provide was limited.

Unable to sustain her unrestricted use of top-grade elixirs and medicinal baths.

Ultimately, her strength stalled at the First Rank limit, and her year ranking consequently dropped to fifth.

Now, this gap in realm proved so deadly in a life-or-death struggle!

...

At this moment, Qin Yan, who had stealthily approached, took in the entire scene of the battlefield below.

When his gaze locked onto the fierce figure wielding a giant axe, the fatigue and anxiety from days of searching instantly vanished.

An uncontrollable excitement surged in his heart.

"Zhang Tu! I've finally caught up to you!"

Heaven rewards the diligent!

Four consecutive days of stakeouts had finally paid off at this moment!

Without the slightest hesitation, his gaze sharp as a blade, he quickly analyzed the battlefield situation.

Zhao Hao was being suppressed at close range by Zhang Tu; defeat was only a matter of time.

Qin Yan, like a leopard poised to strike, silently circulated his qi and blood. A faint silver light and subdued golden glow appeared on his skin.

Using the height and shadows of the scrap car pile, he silently moved toward the direction behind Zhang Tu's back.

...

On the battlefield below, Zhang Tu, unable to secure victory after a prolonged fight, grew even more ferocious.

Spotting a subtle opening in Zhao Hao's defense, he feigned a mighty overhead chop with his giant axe, forcing Zhao Hao to hastily block with his spear.

However, this was merely a feint!

Zhang Tu's wrist twisted unnaturally, and the giant axe traced a cunning arc.

Changing from a chop to a sweep, the heavy axe head, carrying a foul wind, viciously slammed toward Zhao Hao's ribs!

"Clang!"

Zhao Hao hastily changed his stance, barely blocking the axe head with his spear, but the immense force transmitted through it numbed his arms.

His qi and blood churned, and he stumbled back several steps, his center wide open!

"Perfect opportunity!"

A fierce light blazed in Zhang Tu's eyes. How could he let such a golden chance slip?

He roared, putting explosive force into his feet.

Instantly closing the distance with Zhao Hao, he entered the inner circle where the long spear was difficult to wield!

His weapon was a giant axe, excelling at close-quarters assault;

while Zhao Hao used a long spear, whose power greatly diminished once an opponent got close!

Sure enough, with Zhang Tu pressed up against him, Zhao Hao became flustered, his spear awkward to wield.

He could only barely use the spear shaft to block the onslaught of axe shadows raining down like a storm.

For a moment, he was hard-pressed on all sides, in constant danger, the signs of defeat already apparent!

"Hahaha! A genius from Modu Jiaotong University? Nothing special! Just a waste!"

Zhang Tu unleashed a frenzied offensive while hurling arrogant taunts.

He knew well that if his opponent weren't fearful and dared to exchange injuries, he would be no match.

But this thrill of controlling another's life and death excited him immensely.

However, just as Zhang Tu, flushed with triumph, prepared to finish off Zhao Hao with one final push—

A sudden change occurred!

An icy, bone-chilling sense of mortal danger, like a venomous snake, abruptly shot up his spine, instantly engulfing his entire body!

"Not good! An ambush!"

Zhang Tu's face changed dramatically. His rich combat experience made him react almost instinctively.

He forcibly twisted his body, swinging his giant axe backward in a sweeping block!

"BOOM—!!!"

The next instant, a condensed, pitch-black spear aura, entwined with three faint golden spear energies,

like thunder tearing through shadows, pinpointed and struck the surface of the giant axe!

There was no expected stalemate, only a crushing, overwhelming destruction!

An irresistible, terrifying force traveled up the axe handle!

Zhang Tu felt the tiger's mouth of his hand split open, instantly turning bloody and mangled!

And that fine steel giant axe, his companion for many years, upon contact with the spear tip,

was pierced as easily as paper.

Then, unable to withstand the terrifying, spiraling, concussive force, the entire axe blade exploded into countless fragments!

"Swish!" Several sharp fragments grazed his cheek, drawing a trail of blood!

"Thr... three-stage high-level Spear Technique?!"

Zhang Tu's pupils contracted to pinpoints, his mind filled only with boundless terror and disbelief!

The strength of this attacker was far above his own!

However, his terror was destined not to last.

A point of golden light rapidly bloomed in his fear-widened pupils—it was the cold tip of the "ink trace" spear!

"Thud—!"

The dull sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh was exceptionally clear in this open area.

The pitch-black spear, like a sickle of death, pierced through Zhang Tu's back and out his chest without any hindrance!

(There will be another chapter tonight, around 1 a.m.)