A Chance Encounter
Wan Ziling snorted and was about to retort when she suddenly heard screams from the people and the sounds of fierce fighting coming from not far away.
"Murder! Someone has murdered someone!"
"Run, everyone!"
Siming wondered, "What's going on? Could it be that the gang you destroyed started searching for your whereabouts? Even so, there is no need to kill people in the street."
"Impossible, I've already wiped out that gang... There's no point in speculating here, let's go check it out."
Both were highly skilled and daring, so they weren't afraid of getting involved in danger and headed towards the source of the sound.
After walking a few steps and just past a street corner, he saw a night watchman wearing a straw hat and carrying a clapper walking hurriedly. He looked like just a frightened passerby, but as soon as he got close, a cold light flashed and a knife was slashed at Si Ming's neck.
Chapter 579 A Chance Encounter
Before the blade even touched Si Ming's neck, a high-frequency vibration of air was seen, and the force was returned in full. With a soft splatter, blood splattered, and the watchman collapsed, clutching his neck.
Why rush to be reborn?
Si Ming estimated that he was roughly at the second-rate level in the martial arts world, which was already quite remarkable, considering that he was just a clearing-out person and his strength was definitely a level below that of the actual assassins.
A man wearing a ghost mask caught sight of Si Ming and Wan Ziling. Seeing them approaching, he hissed, "Kill these two meddlesome fools."
No sooner had he finished speaking than two men stepped forward to attack. The flashing blades enveloped the two men, their eyes filled with a chilling killing intent. They showed no mercy and even used a combined attack technique, making their offensive fierce.
Before Si Ming could use the No-Void Sound Barrier to counterattack, Wan Ziling snorted coldly, her murderous intent instantly revealed. A clear sound of a sword rang out, and her figure split in an instant, cutting in through the gap. The two people screamed in agony as blood spurted from a hole in their heart and fell to the ground.
She wasn't using the Evil-Slaying Sword Art, but rather another martial art from the Evil-Slaying Sword School Evil-Slaying Sword Art called the "Rosy Cloud Heart Sword Art." It was rumored to be the same as the Demon- Higher Vehicle Sword Technique, originating from the Divine Continent Xuan Sect. It was also a superior Swordsmanship, worthy of being ranked among the top five in the martial arts world. However, the Evil-Slaying Sword Art Technique was so famous that it overshadowed the moon's brilliance, resulting in it having little reputation in the martial arts world.
A true expert's skill is immediately apparent. With just this one move, the masked commander realized that Wan Ziling was a master and not to be underestimated. His instinctive reaction was not to stop or question her, but rather his eyes turned cold, and he unleashed a slash with his ghost-headed blade, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.
"Kill!"
At the same time, two people launched sneak attacks from the left and right sides. Their figures were ghostly and seemed to blend into the darkness, making them almost imperceptible to ordinary people.
Si Ming crossed his arms and asked leisurely, "Need any help?"
"Need not."
Wan Ziling's forward-rushing body suddenly stopped, defying the laws of physics, barely avoiding the oncoming ghost-headed blade. It was the Against the Current, Thousand Chills Step. Then, she turned her longsword and thrust it out from under her armpit, hitting the assassin who was attacking from the right. Then, she pointed with her other hand, a flash of cold light, and Sword Qi burst forth with a spiraling force. After piercing through the opponent's palm, the momentum did not diminish and pierced through the heart as well.
In a single exchange, Wan Ziling not only successfully broke through the enemy's encirclement but also evened out the numerical disadvantage. Although Liu Qingqing's physical abilities were only second-rate in the martial arts world, under her control, she displayed strength surpassing that of first-rate martial artists, showcasing extraordinary combat experience and martial arts intuition.
Upon seeing this, the commander wearing the ghost mask realized that he had misjudged his opponent's strength and immediately considered retreating. It wasn't that he was afraid of Wan Ziling or felt that he had no chance of winning, but rather that besides Wan Ziling, there was also Si Ming present. Fighting two against one would inevitably be disadvantageous.
Although he couldn't see through Si Ming's strength, just the fact that Si Ming dared to pose with so many openings in the midst of the chaotic battle showed that Si Ming must possess extraordinary skills. In any case, if he were in Si Ming's shoes, he would never dare to cross his arms and look around in such a situation.
"Leave this person to me; don't interfere."
Wan Ziling stopped Si Ming, then wielded her sword to entangle the enemy. Given the opponent's strength, he was neither a hopeless foe nor a weakling that could be easily defeated. This was a good opportunity for her to hone her martial arts skills and familiarize herself with her body.
The commander intentionally created distance, so he fought and retreated. He had no will to fight and was concerned about the progress of the mission, so he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.
Si Ming stroked his chin, puzzled, "These guys' moves seem familiar, like I've seen similar moves somewhere before?"
At that moment, a burst of fire rose rapidly and exploded in mid-air, creating beautiful fireworks. Clearly, the besieged side had sent out a distress signal. Such a swift response could only prove that the besieged side had also come prepared.
Intrigued, Si Ming continued walking towards the center of the battle, maintaining his vulnerable posture. Perhaps because of his high-profile attitude, the black-clad assassins couldn't determine whether he was just an ordinary person with a show of strength or a genuine expert, and none of them stepped forward to attack.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. With a 50% chance of death, only a madman would dare to attempt such a thrilling challenge. They may be killers who treat human life like dirt, but that's how they treat other people's lives. When it comes to their own lives, they still care a lot.
Si Ming didn't rashly eliminate the masked assassins. He didn't know the whole story and couldn't confirm that the besieged side was innocent. Perhaps the masked assassins were seeking revenge?
Of course, it's more likely that it will be dogfighting, such as gang warfare and feuds, which are very common in the martial arts world. It's hard to say which side is right and which side is wrong.
As for killing someone with the shockwave, that was self-defense. If you want to kill me, I will kill you. This is the unspoken rule in the martial arts world.
If you die, it's because you're not skilled enough. Since you dared to kill someone in the street, don't blame others for coming to join in the fun. If you're so capable, why don't you find a secluded place to do it?
Conversely, if it were Si Ming who died, people would laugh at him for being incompetent yet daring to join in the fun, and that he deserved to die.
At the heart of the fiercest battle, masked assassins launched a brutal attack on a carriage. Some people who looked like bodyguards or guards were trying their best to protect the carriage, but their strength varied greatly. In addition, they were caught off guard by the attack, and some experts were kept outside the circle. Most of the people left by the carriage were of average strength.
Two flashes of light appeared, and two guards were slashed to death by the masked assassin. With two screams, hot blood spurted out and splashed onto the carriage curtain, causing a maid to scream in alarm. But the real master remained silent.
"Kill me if you want, but don't hurt the young lady."
The maidservant stepped forward, trembling, and uttered extremely naive words.
The masked assassin snorted coldly and slashed down with his sword without mercy. Just as the maid was about to be killed on the spot, a figure suddenly stepped in, crossed his arms, and raised them high above his head, actually using his arms to block the swift and powerful slash.
Si Ming glanced at the man and said in surprise, "What a coincidence, to be able to find someone here."
"Hey, you actually went after a beautiful woman? Don't you have any chivalry at all?"
Hao Shuai loudly and righteously rebuked them, and at that moment, he felt incredibly cool.
His response was a ghost-headed dagger aimed directly at his heart. Compared to slashing, stabbing was clearly more damaging to his external martial arts skills, and the dagger itself exuded a sinister aura, indicating it was not purely a martial art.
"Are you stupid? Talking about manners with an assassin? You're always acting like a slut. There's a time and place to pick up girls."
Ke Chajing swiftly intervened, striking with both palms. One palm deflected the ghost-headed saber, while the other struck the assassin squarely in the chest, leaving a bright red palm print. The scorching heat penetrated the assassin's body, instantly killing him.
She exuded a murderous aura and was full of ruthlessness, completely different from the person she was in college. Clearly, she had suffered a lot in the Barbarian Continent, and her once heroic face now bore a scar.
"He rarely gets a chance to shine, so let him be smug for a bit. After all, he really did save someone."
Hu Jixian swept forward with a wooden stick, his Drunken Eight Immortals Staff Technique forcing the assassins beside the carriage back several steps. He stood in front of the carriage, smiling as he faced the enemy's murderous aura, and said confidently, "The Dragon Boat Gang accepted my young lady's invitation. Judging by the time, they should be arriving with their men soon. Are you all leaving now, or staying to be surrounded and turned into dumplings by us?"