Interlocking Schemes

Rein ignored the Redwood Merchant Guild of Commerce members, as his situation did not allow him to be distracted in the slightest.

The Fighter Sequence includes speed-boosting martial arts techniques, while the Assassin Sequence has even more.

Moreover, [Ghost Shadow] Qilos, a squad leader of the "Black Skull" group, is an elite among elites, and the secret techniques he possesses are definitely beyond the reach of ordinary Transcendent!

After realizing that Rein was running away at an unusually fast speed, the guy stopped wasting his battle aura on stealth and instead unleashed a burst of light blue wind-elemental battle aura, transforming it into a lifelike giant venomous snake. He was actually using the assassin's burst speed-boosting ultimate skill, [Swift Shadow Step].

This Movement Technique is highly recognizable, and it's similar to the "Swift Movement" technique used by martial artists. It makes the user's figure appear segment by segment, allowing them to cover a hundred meters in the blink of an eye, and then disappear behind them in the next blink.

Therefore, among High-tier Extraordinary, there is rarely any overwhelming superiority in martial arts techniques. Everyone has more or less mastered some high-level martial arts techniques for survival. In the end, the competition comes down to battle aura, skill, combat experience, and mentality.

If Rein tries to escape with all his might, it's highly likely that neither of them will be able to defeat the other.

But now, he's deliberately letting someone catch up with him.

"This Tier Third Tier Agility-based Silver Potion, Nightfall Blade, is indeed powerful. Once it's targeted, there's no escape."

Rein glanced back at the guy behind him who was moving at a speed almost equal to his own. He wasn't surprised, but his gaze was still quite serious.

Qilos has a long list of murders on his hands. His wanted poster contains very detailed information about him, including what Cultivation Method he is good at, what magic potions he uses, and what weapons he uses.

But because he was so strong and elusive, even if bounty hunters knew about him, none of them managed to get his head.

This wasn't like those ordinary Second Tier assassins he was 100% confident of killing; this guy in front of him, if they really went head-to-head, made him feel a lot of pressure.

There is a 60/40 chance of winning, but the margin for error is low; any mistake may leave the opponent with no chance of survival.

His "60%" win rate is based on his thorough knowledge of the enemy's intelligence, while the enemy knows nothing about him.

If there are no mistakes, 60% is 100%.

He would seize the opportunity and give his opponent absolutely no chance to live!

In just over ten breaths, the two had been chasing each other for several kilometers.

Even though Rein used the [Swiftness] ability to suddenly stop and change direction several times to change direction, the distance between the two was getting closer and closer.

Just then, Rein suddenly stopped.

This abrupt action caused the [Ghost Shadow] Qilos to also cautiously stop abruptly, and then the two faced off again, separated by several dozen meters.

He looked at the panting Rein, assuming that the other man was too exhausted to run any further, and a playful glint appeared in his eyes, like a cat playing with a mouse.

This wasn't because he underestimated his opponent. After all, a normal Second Tier Transcendent who could maintain such speed for so long would definitely not have enough battle qi to replenish in a short time. Being unable to run anymore would be the "normal" outcome.

"I never expected that you, a Second Tier Transcendent, would be so proficient in the ultimate Martial Arts Profound Meaning [Divine Speed]. Who are you? If you have any connection with my 'Black Skull Group,' perhaps I might spare your life."

Qilos didn't rush to make a move, but asked in a sinister tone.

The combat power that Rein has displayed is definitely not that of an ordinary Second Tier. Not to mention that ordinary people cannot learn [Divine Speed], even if they had the opportunity to learn it, the possibility of Second Tier fighter mastering it is extremely low.

In this situation, there is only one possibility: he is a genius or Transcendent being cultivated by a powerful family.

Qilos felt that since not many people knew that their "Black Skull Group" was controlled by a powerful figure in Omar, it would cause considerable trouble if they accidentally killed a young master from an acquaintance's family.

A thief is always a thief. No matter how ruthless they are, they are always inferior to their masters.

"Hmph! I am a high-ranking nobleman of the Omar Edward Family. Why would I need a phantom thief like you to spare my life?"

Rein feigned a humiliated expression and spoke righteously.

This family belongs to Minister Omar's Energy Department, Empress's Faction. He figured that since these phantom thieves always cause trouble for the "Black Gold Merchant Guild Sunflower Merchant Guild Business Association," their backer is probably some Established Nobles from the Empress's Faction.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Qilos was indeed taken aback.

If he really is the eldest son of the "Edward Family," then we really shouldn't kill him.

How could someone from Ke Zhen's family be with people from the "Redwood Merchant Guild"?

He wasn't stupid either. He narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Which member of the Edward Family are you? Take off your mask. I won't kill you; your family can pay the ransom."

Upon hearing this, a slight smile crept across Rein's face.

Now, the odds of winning have increased by another ten percent. Regardless of whether it's true or not, as long as the other party has even the slightest concern for their identity, they won't go for the kill directly.

At this moment, however, he showed no mercy. With a flick of his wrists, he magically grasped two muskets and fired two shots at the assassin without hesitation.

Bang! Bang!

Two crisp, clean gunshots rang out.

Unfortunately, advanced assassins have an agility and reflexes that are exaggerated to the extreme. Although firearms can still harm them at this distance, even if the muzzle is pointed at their head, they can easily predict and dodge in the instant you pull the trigger.

Without even moving his feet, Qilos easily predicted the trajectory of the bullet and then quickly dodged it by turning to the side.

When his sneak attack failed, Rein feigned a shocked expression and ran away.

"Hmph, a foolish choice!"

This enraged Qilos, and even if he really was the eldest son of the Edward Family, he intended to teach him a lesson.

The moment Rein turned and ran, his figure vanished from the spot like a ghost.

Originally only a few dozen meters apart, they had shrunk to within attack range in just a few breaths.

"Splash!"

Just then, a crisp and rapid metallic clanging sound rang out.

The chain blade, once again like a coiled venomous snake hunting its prey, shot out from Qilos's sleeve with a "whoosh".

The knife struck Rein's calf precisely as he was running, leaving a deep gash.

Rein cried out in pain, rolled over, and landed with his back against the sand dune, his eyes filled with terror.

Of course, Qilos didn't notice the wound that was obstructing his view; apart from a little blood, the wound had healed completely.

If it weren't for his earlier mention of the "Edward Family," this knife would probably have been aimed at his back. Of course, as long as it didn't sever his head, Rein didn't think it would make any difference.

Because this stab was intentional!

I deliberately feigned weakness earlier, just waiting for this moment.

He wanted to kill this guy.

However, if he had revealed his strength without killing Qilos, given Qilos's speed, it would have been impossible for Rein to catch up and kill him.

Therefore, there is only one chance, and we must be absolutely certain of success.

After all, a fighter's killing moves are all close-range combat, so he had to find an opportunity to get close to that extremely cautious assassin!

"Oh, you're not running away anymore?"

Seeing that his attack had worked, Qilos walked over unhurriedly, his gloomy eyes under his hood full of mockery.

Having been stabbed by his own poison, his leg was temporarily crippled, and he had no way to escape.

As a professional assassin, he dared not be careless and remained at a safe distance of seven or eight meters. Someone who could use [Swift Movement] must be a formidable fighter; he wouldn't give them a chance for close-quarters combat.

"You damned phantom thief!"

Rein cursed angrily, displaying a resentful expression of fighting to the death.

He stared coldly at the assassin not far away, his right arm slightly retracting as if he were about to pull out a musket from his chest.

"Hmph! Still not giving up!"

Qilos, with his keen eyes, naturally caught Rein's subtle movements. He sneered inwardly, intending to teach this young master another lesson.

But no sooner said than done.

Rein reached into his pocket, but before the gun could come out, the chain knife stabbed at him at the same time.

Judging from the direction of the blade, it seemed poised to sever Rein's arm as well!

But then, something shocking happened to Qilos.

Before Rein could even reach into his pocket, he had already drawn his gun, executing a "wrist-locking" move from combat. This move is typically used to seize an opponent's incoming punch and lock their wrist.

Clearly, this move was aimed at the chains!

While Qilos was shocked, it was too late for him to strike with his hand.

Because the other party anticipated their own prediction.

He then realized that the other party had only come for his chain knife and had no intention of drawing a gun!

Although the chain blade strikes with lightning speed, there is a moment of stiffness when it exerts force. At this moment, just as the chain straightens and is about to retract, it is firmly grasped by Rein.

"Heh! You do have some cunning."

In that instant, Qilos was caught off guard by the chain blade. Though somewhat surprised, he wasn't particularly worried. A chain of deadly poison—how could one simply take it like that?

Besides, as a Third Tier strength and agility assassin, I am not afraid of any Second Tier fighter, or even a pure strength fighter, when it comes to strength!

He's courting death!

In an instant, the thought flashed through Qilos's mind, and he tightened his grip, preparing to forcibly retract the chain knife.

Just then, a tremendous force came from the chain and pulled him forward abruptly. Caught off guard, he lost his balance and was pulled forward and tilted.

"Now!"

This was the opportunity that Rein had been waiting for. His muscles tensed up suddenly, like a taut bowstring, and his body shot out like an arrow.

With another sharp pull on the chain, the Monstrous Strength reduced the distance between the two to just three or four meters.

His current strength is comparable to even Third Tier pure Strength Extraordinary, let alone an assassin.

Rein seized the fleeting opportunity and lunged forward with a powerful kick.

"Smack!"

Another loud bang.

Before the shock of the immense force could even surface on his face after hearing the loud bang, Qilos was filled with even greater horror. "How is this possible! His foot isn't injured at all?"

But despite his surprise, the momentary loss of balance prevented him from making any other reaction. He could only watch as the man with the Crow Mask appeared a meter away on chains.

Qilos finally realized why his two subordinates had been killed earlier. This "Monstrous Strength" was unmatched among Second Tier Transcendent!

However, after a moment of surprise, that was all.

The reason why the Third Tier [Demon Hunter] is considered the threshold of High-tier Extraordinary is not only because of the difference in rank, but also because of the completely different level of understanding in the application of Transcendent power.

Although Qilos's body was out of control, his pale blue battle aura surged instantly, covering his body with a thick layer of battle aura clothing. Beneath the clothing, his muscles, enhanced by the battle aura, became incredibly hard.

"A fighter? Ha!"

He sneered inwardly. If it were a knife-wielding assassin of the same level with exceptional burst damage, he might have to be wary of them because he had underestimated them and fallen into their trap.

But he's a fighter.

With brute force alone, you can't break through his Bodyguard Battle Qi; at most, you'll only suffer minor injuries.

The gap between Second Tier and Third Tier Extraordinary cannot be bridged by brute force alone!

In the blink of an eye, Rein's attack had already arrived.

However, instead of throwing a heavy punch, he chopped at Qilos's neck with a hand chop.

Qilos didn't notice was that within the purple, blazing battle aura that flickered with faint lightning at Rein's fingertips, there were dozens or even hundreds of Silver Needle, thinner than a hair!

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