Chapter 625: Chapter 176: The Long Road Ahead_1
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Ah Dai said, "Are you really unwilling to let go of your hatred and let me explain?"
Goshawk sneered, "What’s there to explain? The man you killed, can you bring my disciple back to life? Be prepared, I’m about to strike."
"Wait, senior, I respect you as one of the Four Sword Saints but it’s not because I fear you. We are about to head to the Death Mountain Range to inquire about the whereabouts of the Dark Forces. At this time, my engagement in any kind of combat would be uncalled for. You just mentioned three moves, I guess I’ve already dodged one. If you can’t kill me in the next two, would you please return to the Mage Guild for now and wait until the Four Sword Saint trials next February on Tian Gang Mountain, where I will give you a response. How does that sound?"
Goshawk said, "Kid, don’t think you can escape my attack just by using weird movement techniques. Fine, as you wish, either way, I have to settle the score with that old man Di Si. All of the kids hiding around, stop hiding, show yourselves. If any of you dare to ambush me, don’t blame me for being ruthless." Although the two had been communicating through sound transmission, the energy fluctuations in the air had already alerted others. Everyone hid nearby, as they all trusted Ah Dai’s capabilities and therefore didn’t rush out to help. Upon hearing Goshawk’s words, they all revealed themselves one after another.
Ah Dai had long noticed everyone else’s presence. Without turning around he ordered, "Everyone, retreat back to the grass huts. Don’t come over here, I’ll settle the issue with Goshawk senior myself." Erring on the side of caution, Goshawk’s Fire Nightmare Aura was too domineering, he was afraid the aftermath would harm the others. As a white light flashed, Xuan Yue appeared beside Ah Dai, curiously looking at the Northern Sword Saint and asking, "Ah Dai, who is this man? Why is he causing trouble for you?"
Ah Dai glanced at Xuan Yue, then responded, "You go first. I’ll explain when I finish dealing with this. Go quickly, retreat along with everyone else, behave."
Goshawk scanned the crowd, inwardly surprised. All of them were skilled individuals, particularly the young girl beside Ah Dai. Goshawk had always been a gatekeeper to the Mage Guild and could naturally tell that although Xuan Yue was obviously a mage, she didn’t belong to the Wind series. However, she was capable of flying, and her outfit greatly resembled the Red Bishop’s Robes of the Church, thus signifying great power. This revelation put him on high alert, therefore he could subtly bring his True Qi to its peak, ready to strike at any moment.
Even though Xuan Yue sensed Goshawk’s profound skills, but she had absolute faith in Ah Dai. She nodded and said, "Alright then, be careful," before retreating.
Ah Dai shouted to Goshawk, "Senior, you can do it. There are two moves left."
Goshawk snorted and tied the wine gourd back to his waist. A severe look spread across his face as he slowly raised his hands, one above the other across his chest, the palms facing each other. A red aura sphere slowly appeared between his palms. Although not vast, the sphere was congealing a massive amount of energy. Ah Dai stood still, he had already decided that he would absolutely not clash head-on with Goshawk that day. Everything would wait until the Four Sword Saints tournament. He focused his thoughts on the Wish of Goris, already prepared to use Instant Teleportation.
The color of the aura sphere in Goshawk’s hand gradually deepened. After a while, it turned a dark red, and a burst of shine exploded from his eyes. He roared, "Kid, take my strike, the Fire Nightmare Qixuan Slash." He suddenly spread his hands crossed in front of his chest, and the dark red energy sphere burst instantly. A massive, dark red aura wave in the shape of a fan sliced towards Ah Dai, crossing nearly tens of meters. Ah Dai knew that the reason Goshawk was attacking him was to prevent him from dodging. However, where the movement technique failed, magic could prevail. Wish of Goris slightly brightened. At the moment the monstrous energy of the Fire Nightmare Qixuan Slash rushed in front of him, Ah Dai disappeared once again. He reappeared at the side of Goshawk.
Goshawk did not continue his attack. He coldly watched Ah Dai and sneered, "Does all the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang teaches his disciples is dodging? Don’t you care about dishonoring your grandmaster?"
A flash of coldness flickered in Ah Dai’s eyes. He retorted, "Whether I bring shame upon my grandmaster is not for you to judge. Here’s the last strike. Come on, this time I won’t dodge." A silver radiance shone and condensed into a silver small shield about ten centimeters in diameter on Ah Dai’s right arm. Ah Dai placed his arm in front of him, waiting for Goshawk’s attack.
Witnessing Ah Dai apply the combat Qi so divinely, Goshawk was taken aback. The red protective light greatly flourished around his body, spinning violently. The scorching energy covered the surrounding hundred meter radius in an instant. The exceptional heat from the battle qi surprised Xuan Yue and the others, leading them to unconsciously retreat tens of meters further.
