Chapter 1330: Chapter 862: _3
After all, Qiu Huai De has indulged in comfort for so many years, he is reluctant to exchange lives with Yang Xiao.
His life is valuable.
One saber and one sword fiercely collided together. Yang Xiao also infused a large amount of spiritual power into his sword, hoping to sever the connection between the sword and Qiu Huai De.
But in the next second, both Yang Xiao and Qiu Huai De froze. Qiu Huai De felt a strange sense of distortion, and it seemed like his precious sword was about to slip from his hand.
What shocked Yang Xiao even more was a powerful electric current that instantly surged along his arm into his body, piercing through his entire being in an instant.
Both of their magic artifacts almost slipped from their hands. Qiu Huai De felt dizzy in his mind, while Yang Xiao’s feet became numb from the electricity, and even a burning smell emanated from his hair.
However, in a battle between strong opponents, endurance is key. Yang Xiao’s lower body remained unmoved, and with a reverse spin, he delivered a slash, while Qiu Huai De’s precious sword trembled uncontrollably in panic, causing him to retaliate with a swift kick.
Yang Xiao braced his right side body to take the kick, but also managed to slash Qiu Huai De’s left shoulder. In the next moment, he was sent flying by the kick.
After sliding a few meters across the ground, Yang Xiao struggled to get up, grimacing in pain. He didn’t need to feel it to know his right rib was definitely broken.
However, the previous slash drew no blood, just tearing apart the white practice robe to reveal a piece of chain armor underneath.
There’s no doubt this was a protective magic artifact, which shielded Qiu Huai De from the slash.
Yet, it was not without cost. Qiu Huai De’s face turned sour as he quickly switched the saber from his left hand to his right.
Although protected by the magic artifact, the slash still hurt him. The attack style of Yang Xiao’s saber was very strange, containing space power.
Yang Xiao knew this old fellow was tricky. He wore a magic artifact that could absorb spiritual power attacks and had physical defensive gear, making him a dual-resistance fighter.
This scene reminded Yang Xiao of that Demon Sect Vajra, who also wore two defensive pieces—a pendant absorbing spiritual power damage and the black gold armor on the Mirror Ghost.
However, the resemblance ended there. Qiu Huai De’s magic artifact quality couldn’t compare to the Demon Sect Vajra; they weren’t even in the same league.
Considering that the Demon Sect Vajra was one of the Nine Great City Lords of the Dharma Sect and a Half-step Netherworld Level expert, it was quite a feat for Qiu Huai De to gather these two defensive pieces while residing in this small place, Rongcheng.
Moreover, he wielded an ancient sword imbued with thunder power, catching Yang Xiao off guard and causing his legs to shake uncontrollably, feeling icy cold below.
"The situation outside is unclear; I can’t afford to entangle with him any longer..." Yang Xiao decided not to hold back, aiming to defeat this Federation President with three magic artifacts quickly.
After several exchanges, Yang Xiao believed he understood the abilities of the opponent’s magic artifacts, while the opponent knew nothing about him.
Stretching his numb lower body, Yang Xiao raised his saber again, charging towards Qiu Huai De. Meanwhile, Qiu Huai De also began to take Yang Xiao seriously.
Spiritual power gathered in the ancient sword, and Yang Xiao even heard the crackling sound of electricity.
At the moment of saber and sword clash, Qiu Huai De discovered in surprise that his sword could effortlessly deflect Yang Xiao’s saber, which hardly concentrated any spiritual power, while countless currents surged along the saber towards Yang Xiao.
In the next instant, a new wave of spiritual power suddenly emerged from Yang Xiao, activating the Ghost Sleeve Robe’s ability. Countless currents reversed in Qiu Huai De’s incredulous gaze, violently attacking his lower body.
Simultaneously, a vague bell sound echoed, causing Qiu Huai De to feel disoriented, and immediately, one of his magic artifacts lost connection.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Yang Xiao discarded the Ring-Headed Saber and summoned the Ghost Bamboo Stick. Although it’s energy-intensive, its lethality is much more ferocious.
Swinging the Ghost Bamboo Stick, Yang Xiao smashed it down on Qiu Huai De’s saber-wielding right arm, holding back as he needed to spare him to rescue Fu Qingzhu, or else he would have decapitated him with the strike.
"Puchii!"
Inevitably, the Ghost Bamboo Stick crashed down with destructive force on Qiu Huai De’s right arm, and despite the chain armor’s protection, the right arm instantly disintegrated, splattering flesh and blood everywhere.
The residual power of the attack was unabated, propelling the electric-stunned Qiu Huai De flying.
The fallen Qiu Huai De sprawled on the ground in utter defeat, clutching his broken arm in agony, resembling nothing of his former arrogant demeanor.
Raising the stick in hand, Yang Xiao pointed at Qiu Huai De, threatening, "Now, release the people to me, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise... I’ll beat you to death!"
"You bastard... I’ll kill you!!"
Struggling to stand up from the ground, Qiu Huai De stared with blood-red eyes at Yang Xiao, firmly gripping the Bone Fan with his remaining left hand. Suddenly, the space within the courtyard began to shake strangely.
At the same time, Fu Qingzhu and others imprisoned in the thatched hut fell to the ground one by one, rolling in what seemed like extreme pain, their forms turning transparent visibly.
Although unclear what Qiu Huai De intended, Yang Xiao knew he had to act quickly to interrupt him. Grabbing his saber like a javelin, he hurled it towards Qiu Huai De, who was standing still. Yet, a terrifying sight unfolded; the blade only passed straight through Qiu Huai De’s chest without inflicting any harm.
"It’s an illusion..."
Upon realizing this, Yang Xiao quickly retrieved the Ghost Lantern, green light spreading over, revealing Qiu Huai De’s figure instantly dissolving, disappearing.
