Ox Head drove a knee into him, then pressed the attack, sweeping Long Aotian away with a whipping kick.
Long Aotian crashed to the ground and rolled several times before stopping.
Ox Head gripped the Plum Blossom Spear with both hands, snapped it in two, and tossed it aside.
"You were only fit to stall me for this long."
Ox Head turned and continued walking. "I don't mean to humiliate you. You had the courage to stand in my way, and that counts for something. Buying this much time... that was your loyalty to your friend."
He had only taken a few steps when Long Aotian shouted and charged at him again from behind.
Ox Head sighed and slowly turned around.
"Wouldn't it be better to wait quietly for death...?"
Long Aotian rushed forward and roared, "The winner hasn't been decided yet! I don't let enemies escape from my hands!"
Ox Head kicked Long Aotian out of midair, grabbed his head with one hand, and squeezed hard.
Long Aotian felt as though his skull were about to explode!
"Ah—!"
Ox Head shook his head. "Since you intend to die for Lu Chengwen, I'll grant your wish. Before you die, let me tell you this: I am full of respect for you."
Long Aotian's eyes were bloodshot. His skull had already begun to deform, and his eyeballs were starting to bulge out.
At that moment, Ox Head suddenly sensed something behind him. He released Long Aotian, turned, and lashed out with a kick!
Bang!
Zhao Ritian's warhammer was knocked aside, smashing into a large tree and embedding itself there.
Ox Head looked at him without speaking.
Zhao Ritian glanced at the battered and bruised Long Aotian. His brow furrowed, indignation rising within him as his fists clenched unconsciously.
But he immediately