I'm Fucking Here!

Zhang Qing gripped his longsword, swaying his head as he strutted out with an utterly arrogant gait.

Hmm... almost there. His head felt a little swollen—shaking it a bit would fix it.

The Bone Blade Ghoul took one look.

Holy shit, this kid was way too arrogant.

Get him. He had to get him!

With howls, it charged forward.

Then—

Bang!

-205!

Zhang Qing sent it flying with a single Sky-Opening Slash.

The Bone Blade Ghoul was dumbfounded.

What the...

What was going on?

That kid seemed to have turned into a completely different person in an instant.

He was stronger, his swordsmanship more exquisite, and his movement even more fluid...

A breakthrough?

That made no sense. Even if he had broken through in the middle of battle, there was no way he could have improved so comprehensively.

The Bone Blade Ghoul was still dazed.

But Zhang Qing had no intention of going easy on it.

He rushed in and began stabbing wildly;

Jab, thrust, pierce, skewer!

His rapidly trembling arm instantly punched dozens of holes into the Bone Blade Ghoul.

-64!

-73!

-69!

-63!

Bone Blade Ghoul: 2653/7560!

That flurry of stabs had taken more than 3,000 of its health.

Heh.

Strike while it was sick and finish it off.

That principle applied everywhere.

When the Bone Blade Ghoul finally reacted and sent Zhang Qing flying with a slash, it got to its feet and looked down.

Good lord.

There were many more holes running clean through both sides of its body.

The moment it exerted even a little force, blood began spurting out.

"You damned bastard!"

The Bone Blade Ghoul completely lost it.

Ignoring its own injuries, it charged straight at Zhang Qing.

However...

Its hate-filled strike did not even touch a hair on Zhang Qing's head.

His movement technique had risen to the Candlelight level. He simply did not take the Bone Blade Ghoul's speed seriously.

In fact...

If Zhang Qing concentrated fully, he might even be able to micro-manage his movements.

That was, use the smallest possible dodges to evade every one of the Bone Blade Ghoul's attacks.

"Is that all?"

Zhang Qing looked at the Bone Blade Ghoul and grinned.

At the same time, he continued observing the battlefield.

Now that he had the Bone Blade Ghoul completely under control, there was no need to rush. He could practice with it a little longer, otherwise he would stand out too much.

Then he checked to see what he could loot from the battlefield.

Of course, he also glanced at Shui Meng.

Shui Meng: 572/1950!

Tsk, tsk.

This girl was almost done for.

Zhang Qing raised a brow.

He began controlling the Bone Blade Ghoul's movements.

Guiding their battle closer to Shui Meng.

Shui Meng had no idea the sneaky bastard was closing in.

She was still resisting the ghoul's assault.

"Stop dodging, you bastard!"

The Bone Blade Ghoul screamed frantically.

Chasing Zhang Qing as he shifted positions.

However.

It soon lost the ability to make a sound.

Zhang Qing pierced its vocal cords, silencing it while also inflicting a bleeding effect.

The Bone Blade Ghoul had practically gone mad.

With wounds like those, it might have survived by withdrawing from the battlefield and relying on its constitution.

But it kept chasing Zhang Qing.

As though it would not stop until one of them was dead.

Suddenly.

Bang!

A gigantic palm descended from the sky.

It scattered Shui Meng's battle group.

Everyone was sent flying backward.

Zhang Qing swept his gaze over it.

Giant Arm Ghoul: /!

Eighteen thousand HP?

Only someone in the Starflash Realm could stand against that.

Zhang Qing immediately retreated.

A single Sky-Opening Slash sent the Bone Blade Ghoul on its way.

-424!

Critical hit!

Bone Blade Ghoul: 0/7560

Congratulations on killing the Bone Blade Ghoul. Attribute Point +8!

Eight Attribute Points acquired.

Then.

Zhang Qing made a turn and headed straight after Shui Meng.

The Shui Family would send a Starflash Realm expert to hold back the Giant Arm Ghoul.

Otherwise, wouldn't that thing slaughter all the Shui Family juniors?

After avoiding several battle groups.

And casually grazing a few with arrows along the way.

Zhang Qing spotted Shui Meng.

Shui Meng: 254/1950!

She was down to a sliver of health. Almost there!

But...

Shui Meng began retreating, seemingly intending to leave the battlefield.

Fair enough.

A capable Shui Family junior like her had no reason to fight to the death here.

What should he do?

Once she left this place, that would become his opening.

Zhang Qing swept his eyes around.

An idea immediately came to him!

"Ah!!"

A ghoul spread its hands and roared at the sky.

It turned around in fury.

Only to see a shameless bastard frantically poking its asshole.

What a man could endure had its limits!

After fighting people for so many years, it had never seen anyone this shameless!

"You! You're dead!"

It roared.

Then charged straight at Zhang Qing.

Zhang Qing turned and ran.

He even looked back and gave it a provoking glance;

Blood Fox Ghoul!

This was a beast-form ghoul.

When this kind of ghoul fought, its moves were somewhat simpler.

But because it was beast-shaped, it was extremely fast.

It came and went through the battlefield like the wind.

Zhang Qing had picked it out at a glance.

Then, Zhang Qing led the massive monster straight toward Shui Meng.

And, after getting close to Shui Meng, he shouted at her;

"Miss, save me!"

Shui Meng had been about to leave the battlefield.

Hearing the shout, she turned to look.

Wasn't this Yang Man's subordinate? He had been the one to report the news this time as well.

He valued his life so much.

Could there be some other hidden intelligence?

No, I can't let him die. Perhaps I can pry some secrets about Yang Man out of him! Shui Meng instantly grasped the crucial point.

Yang Man.

She was an exceptionally special person in this city.

She possessed knowledge that no one else in the city had ever touched upon.

There was still much to uncover from her.

If a spy could be planted by her side, the gains would be terrifying.

With that thought, Shui Meng immediately rushed toward Zhang Qing.

It was a beast-form ghoul, and its aura was powerful. If the battle dragged on, she might not be able to take it down.

But saving someone right in front of it—wouldn't that be effortless?

Shui Meng was incredibly fast.

After all, she was already at the peak of the Candlelight Realm.

She was only 50 points of combat power away from the Starflash Realm.

So—

"Quick, take my hand! I'll get you out of here!"

Shui Meng rushed over and shouted.

Their hands touched.

Then, both of them exerted force at the same time.

Shui Meng pulled hard, trying to drag Zhang Qing away.

Meanwhile, Zhang Qing used every ounce of strength he had to keep Shui Meng here.

"You..."

Shui Meng froze.

By the time she reacted, the Blood Fox Ghoul's claws had already swept toward them;

"Young Miss, watch out!"

An anxious look appeared on Zhang Qing's face.

He tried to shield Shui Meng.

But...

He was just a little too late!

Bang!

The two of them were sent flying;

-352!

-233!

Two damage values rose above their heads at the same time.

Zhang Qing glanced at his health bar;

Zhang Qing; 3245/4000!

Then he looked at Shui Meng's;

Shui Meng; 11/1950!

Oh ho.

A sliver of health.

She was seriously injured!

Sure enough, the next second;

Pfft!

Shui Meng spat out a mouthful of blood;

-3!

That left her with only 8 health points.

Zhang Qing did not reveal a triumphant smile.

Instead, he rushed over in panic.

Because...

The Blood Fox Ghoul was already charging at Shui Meng.

Damn it.

Don't steal my health pack, you bastard!

"Young Miss!"

Zhang Qing charged over with an angry roar.

He looked exactly like a loyal knight protecting his master.

The next second.

Pfft!

-213!

He blocked it.

He had blocked the Blood Fox Ghoul's attack.

But...

Zhang Qing could no longer steady himself and crashed into Shui Meng.

Mm... he secretly added a little force himself.

Damn it, I'll smash you to death!