Breaking the Maze

Just as Gu Ding's hand was about to touch the dagger, it suddenly disintegrated, turning itself into mist and slipping into Hake's body through his wrist.

In the next instant, it appeared in Hake's other hand and slashed at the arm Gu Ding was using to restrain him.

Gu Ding frowned slightly and quickly withdrew his hand. But they were too close, and the lingering edge of the dagger still cut open his arm, causing blood to flow once more.

Having regained his freedom, Hake did not immediately retreat. Instead, he swung the dagger and charged at Gu Ding again.

At the same time, the shadow that had been knocked back rushed in once more.

Gu Ding was once again caught between attacks from both sides, but there was not the slightest hint of retreat in his eyes. Instead, his fighting spirit rose even higher.

The wound on his arm seemed to have no effect at all on his ability to fight as he charged to meet the two of them.

Relying on the speed advantage granted by his Combat Strength, Gu Ding shot forward like a bullet leaving the barrel, striking after them yet arriving first.

This time, he showed no mercy. His fists slammed into their chests simultaneously.

Boom!

Boom!

Two violent explosions rang out as Hake and the shadow were sent flying backward at the same time.

"Sorry, Hake. Since I can't capture you, I can only knock you out." Gu Ding was somewhat helpless. His original plan had been to capture Hake alive and take him out, so he had held back all along for fear of hurting him. But now it seemed that, with that dangerous Black Dagger around, capturing Hake alive would be far too difficult. He could only choose to completely disable Hake's