Life-and-Death Speed

"Not good, someone is coming towards us, and they're not even hiding their killing intent anymore. It looks like they plan to leave us here in the Black Dragon Mountain Range for good."

The intense killing intent in the distance was so strong it was visible to the naked eye, surging like a tidal wave. Wherever it passed, it startled flocks of birds and fleeing beasts, causing Li Mu to frown.

"Brother Mu, who wants us dead? With killing intent like this, they must have at least a hundred lives on their hands. How could such a terrifying enemy be after us?"

Xiao Yu, standing beside him, also had a grim expression. Both she and Li Mu were just ordinary students from the academy. Why would such a fearsome opponent be hunting them? She couldn't figure it out.

"I'm not sure who it is. This blood energy and killing intent are somewhat similar to Fang Yan after he consumed the Blood Demon Pill. Could it be the Nangong family coming to cause trouble for me? Let's not worry about that for now. I have a strange feeling about this person chasing us. Let's leave here at full speed. Once we're out of the mountains, I can call for help."

Li Mu vaguely felt that the sky-piercing killing intent, while imposing, lacked any real oppressive force. This indicated that the attacker's own strength likely wasn't that great. They had probably used external items, similar to the Blood Demon Pill he had seen before, to forcefully boost their aura. With this realization, Li Mu began to form a guess about the pursuer's identity.

But speculation was speculation. The opponent's situation was unknown, and he and Xiao Yu had just survived a life-or-death battle. Even though they had recovered mostly, they still didn't dare to risk a direct confrontation with this bizarre hunter. Avoiding their opponent's sharpest edge was clearly the correct choice at this moment.

Under the cover of night, in the Black Dragon Mountain Range, a chase was unfolding. After the Blood-Eyed Rat Demon entered its berserk state, the Beast Armor's speed had reached astonishing levels. As the veins on its body bulged further, its aura and strength continued to climb.

During the pursuit, when encountering rocks and trees that blocked its path, it no longer dodged or weaved. Instead, it used its physical body to clear the way, charging through the dense forest like a human tank.

Li Mu and Xiao Yu pushed their movement techniques to the limit. The young man moved like a coiling dragon, weaving through the towering trees, while the young woman, agile as a phoenix, followed closely behind Li Mu with light, graceful steps.

It was already very late. The dense trees completely blocked out the remaining moonlight, forcing both of them to take out night-shining pearls to illuminate the path ahead. At times like these, Xiao Yu always admired her Brother Mu's unique foresight in preparing for every detail.

Soon, the two figures, one in front and one behind, were about to break out of the forest. Just one more mountain to cross, and they would reach the inn at the foot of the Black Dragon Mountain Range. There, a patrol team from the Qinglan Army was stationed. Li Mu was confident that once they were within the inn's vicinity, even if the mysterious pursuer had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to attack openly.

"Xiao Yu, hold on! As soon as we get out of this forest, the area ahead will be open. With our movement techniques, we'll definitely reach the inn before they catch up."

After a night of intense fighting and prolonged full-speed running, Li Mu noticed that the young woman beside him was nearing her physical limit. After all, her strength was relatively weak, and she hadn't undergone special physical training. The continuous exertion was indeed placing a huge burden on Xiao Yu's body. She was already breathing unevenly, and her steps were slowing down.

"Brother Mu, don't worry about me. If you stay with me, neither of us will escape. You go first and bring reinforcements to pick me up."

Nie Xiaoyu knew her stamina was almost depleted. If Li Mu continued to match her pace, it would be difficult for both of them to escape their pursuer. Although her strength was lacking, she could still sense the overwhelming killing intent behind them drawing closer.

"..."

Li Mu fell silent...

Nie Xiaoyu's heart clenched, but she immediately let go of her worry. The best option now was for Li Mu to leave at full speed and quickly find help. However, the success of this plan was purely theoretical.

Given her current condition, she doubted she could wait for Li Mu to return with reinforcements. Facing the master of the killing intent alone would likely mean certain death.

"At least in the last moments of my life, I can ensure his safety. That's enough."

Nie Xiaoyu's inner monologue was pure at this moment. It had been many years ago, on a stormy summer day, when this young man had offered medicine and food to save her starving and sick family. From that day on, she knew that in this life, Nie Xiaoyu would live only for him.

Just as the young woman was replaying past memories in her mind, the young man, who was supposed to be speeding away, suddenly stopped. He grabbed her hand and pulled her behind him.

"Forget it, we're not running anymore. Xiao Yu, let's fight him here to the death today, how about it?"

The young woman looked at the young man's back in astonishment. It was so resolute and broad. The terrifying blood energy and killing intent were completely blocked by him, filling her with a sense of security she had never experienced before.

"Brother Mu, no..."

Nie Xiaoyu, about to try and persuade him, was silenced by a finger from the young man pressed against her lips. Li Mu, turning back, had eyes as brilliant as the stars.

"Xiao Yu, don't be afraid. I'm here."

He turned, drew his sword, and swung. The Shadowless Sword, with its flowing radiance, bloomed in the dark night.

"Mhm, I'm not afraid. As long as you're here, I'm not afraid."

The golden leather whip at his waist was instantly drawn out, transforming into a golden streak of light that struck the ground heavily, leaving a terrifying whip mark.

With a hundred-year-old poplar tree snapped in half and dust falling like rain, a figure appeared before Li Mu and the two of them. The clothes on its upper body were completely gone, revealing a body covered in terrifying bulging veins. Its eyes were an unusual blood-red, and it let out low growls.

Li Mu had imagined countless scenarios for the enemy's identity and appearance, but the opponent before him was less like a human and more like a beast, a beast driven solely by the instinct to kill.

"This berserk state is exactly the same as Fang Yan after consuming the Blood Demon Pill. But Fang Yan still had some of his consciousness at the beginning. This person is clearly completely controlled by killing intent."

The terrifying monstrosity also greatly surprised Nie Xiaoyu. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation. Quickly recalling the knowledge of medicinal pills she had learned at the Hundred Herbs Hall, the young woman realized that this completely beast-like enemy was far beyond her knowledge. This state was not achievable by any medicinal pill she was familiar with.

"I'm now quite certain this person was sent by the Nangong family, or at least they're involved."

Li Mu looked at the roaring man before him, his gaze gradually turning cold. After the academy competition, his elder brother had visited him once, warning him to be wary of retaliation from the Nangong family. But half a year had passed, and the expected trouble had never materialized, which had made him somewhat relax his guard.

However, it was clear that this family's patience and vindictiveness exceeded his imagination, and their methods were extremely suspicious. First, the Blood Demon Pill, and now this bizarre, fully beast-like killer. It seemed that after escaping this ordeal, he would need to give Li Yue a heads-up. This Nangong family was likely not as normal as they appeared.

"Xiao Yu, it's the same tactic as before. I'll handle the frontal assault, and you harass from the flanks. Let's test his strength first."

Li Mu could feel that the man before him had a similar level of strength to his own. However, looking at this berserk, beast-like state, he could guess that it would significantly enhance his physical abilities. Therefore, his strength, speed, and reaction time couldn't be judged by his inherent power. Li Mu decided to probe first.

"Hah!"

The Shadowless Sword suddenly swung out, forming a white sword energy in the air that shot towards the Beast Armor.

At the same time, golden whip shadows were also unleashed by Xiao Yu, similarly enveloping the beast-like figure that was letting out roars.

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