Faced with the opponent's offensive, Lu Li enters Bullet Time and controls the "Metal Giant Hand" to intercept and defend.
Offense, of course, is left to the flying sword.
He beckoned with his finger, and two flying swords shot out.
At this moment, the "Metal Giant Hand" was the first to meet the two "shock waves".
The Honeycomb Shield on the surface of the giant hand was easily pierced by the steel ring carrying strong kinetic energy, turning into light spots and dissipating.
The steel ring struck the giant hand directly, producing a rapid and violent clang of metal against metal, followed by a deafening explosion!
The metal sphere rippled, the spell was somewhat unstable, but it was still usable, and it was trying to block the second "shockwave".
In that split second, Xie Junbai had a sudden thought, which caused the "shockwave" to twist, grazing past the giant hand and heading straight for Lu Li.
Unfortunately, it was all in vain, because the flying sword had already arrived.
A flying sword with an extremely smooth and aesthetically pleasing "wave-riding" design appeared, charging straight at them.
This is the "Nation Pacifier Sword," its shape perfectly suited for high-speed flight. It transformed into a cold gleam and instantly cleaved the "Steel Ring Shockwave" in two.
The flying sword maintained its speed without diminishing in the slightest, passing straight through the explosion and striking Xie Junbai!
Unfazed by the sudden attack, Xie Junbai calmly swung his arm and deflected the flying sword.
Just as he was assuming his stance, another spiraling, three-edged dagger-shaped flying sword suddenly shot out from behind him!
This is the "Nine Bends Sword," which insidiously flew behind its target to launch an attack.
This attack was indeed somewhat unexpected, but Xie Junbai was no Strongman.
He also possesses abilities such as Bullet Time, Body Follows Will, and supersonic reflexes!
Xie Junbai's eyes narrowed, and without even looking, he threw a backhand punch, blasting away the incoming flying sword with a "clang".
The blast wave exploded, dispersing the raindrops within a 5-meter radius, making this small area much clearer.
At this moment, Xie Junbai was trying to take advantage of the brief opportunity while the two flying swords regrouped to rush in front of Lu Li.
But Lu Li had already manipulated the "Metal Giant Hand" to slam it down on his head!
A ton of cemented carbide, 60 meters per second...
It's equivalent to a car crashing into you at over 200 kilometers per hour; it's no easy feat.
Xie Junbai twisted his body sharply to the side, narrowly avoiding the giant hand.
Just as I was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the "Metal Giant Hand" did not slam down on the ground. Instead, it nimbly flipped over like a swift skimming the water and crashed down with a bang!
"Such strong control!"
Xie Junbai only had time to raise his arms to block in front of him before he was slapped and sent flying backward, crashing into a house.
The raindrops pattered down, but no smoke or dust rose.
A second later, Xie Junbai smashed through the bricks and rubble and leaped out, shouting at the same time, "Wait! Let's talk!"
Lu Li said with a half-smile, "Okay."
Xie Junbai stared at him, his heart tightening.
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After a series of quick exchanges, Xie Junbai didn't appear to be at a significant disadvantage.
But only those within the family know their own situation, Xie Junbai knew he was no match for him.
He looked at his arms; he had just made contact with the flying sword twice, and several of the steel rings had been cut open!
The opponent's flying swords were no ordinary items, and there were two of them!
Coupled with that incredible mental control ability, he was essentially being besieged by three Embryonic Breathing Cultivator, and his chances of winning were extremely low.
At this moment, meeting Lu Li's amused gaze, Xie Junbai solemnly said:
"Which elder of the Jiu Shan Sect are you? We have no deep-seated hatred for each other, so why fight to the death! I am more than willing to join your sect. I am far more useful than that Strongman surnamed Wang, and I can even introduce you to the Izumo faction, so we can form a powerful alliance!"
Xie Junbai had no idea that these words would lead to an even more miserable death.
But rhetoric was merely a delaying tactic.
On the surface, he was boasting and talking, but in reality, he was concentrating his mind and Internal Breath, and he also threw out a message to distract Lu Li:
"I have some breaking news—the imperial court wants to send the Governor of Jinmen to lead troops to suppress the rebellious officials, but the Governor has submitted a memorial claiming illness! This clearly shows that he is only willing to obey orders, not summons!"
Lu Li didn't react much to these words.
He simply recalled the "Nation Pacifier Sword" and held it in his hand, calmly asking, "Are you ready?"
In the Heavenly Eye, the opponent's brain and heart were exceptionally bright, clearly indicating the concentration of a massive amount of mental energy and Internal Breath.
This was Xie Junbai's second plan—if negotiations failed, he would fight to the death!
His expression turned cold as he said, "It seems you wish to fight. May I ask why?"
Lu Li said, "You've pledged allegiance to the People of Izumo, that's all."
"What!?" Xie Junbai's expression changed drastically. "You're not from the Jiu Shan Sect, you're the fourth..."
Before he could finish speaking, he stomped on the ground and used the momentum to charge forward!
Its speed has reached nearly 70 meters per second, crashing into the air like a speeding car.
At the same time, the Internal Breath surged violently, making the air around the body somewhat blurry, and raindrops that fell on it actually turned into steam with a hiss.
The Nine Bends Sword and the Metal Giant Hand immediately intercepted.
Clang, clang, clang!
With three crisp sounds, each attack of the Nine Bends Sword was precisely deflected by the arm adorned with steel rings.
Xie Junbai charged forward, swinging his arms, only to be met by Metal Giant Hand slamming down from mid-air.
This time, he neither dodged nor evaded, but swung his arm and roared, his fist blasting out with a white sonic wave!
With a deafening bang, the fist pierced through the Honeycomb Shield, shattering the metal sphere into countless pieces.
"Impressive, it's got the imposing presence of a human tank."
The enemy was already 15 meters away, ready to attack in the blink of an eye.
Lu Li remained calm and gently tossed the "State Stabilizing Sword" in his hand.
He had been holding it in his hand the whole time, so Xie Junbai was naturally on guard and was about to parry it away.
But things are never that simple!
A cold glint flashed in the air. Before Xie Junbai could react, the flying sword was already right in front of him, about to pierce through his chest!
Then came the sound of something cutting through the air!
"Mach Sword Control!"
Lu Li simply couldn't achieve Mach with conventional Sword Control; by channeling a massive amount of mental energy and Internal Breath, he could reach that speed for a short time.
Since flying swords exceed the Mach, their location cannot be determined by sound, which means you lose a sense of direction out of thin air.
At such close range, even with Xie Junbai's quick reflexes, he only had time to swing his hand and strike the tail of the flying sword.
The "State Stabilizing Sword" veered to the side, but still sliced through the target's upper chest and shoulder with a hissing sound, leaving a huge gash with bone fragments and internal organs clearly visible.
Meanwhile, the Nine Bends Sword is about to regroup and attack again, and the Metal Giant Hand is about to reassemble...
In that instant, Xie Junbai knew he couldn't get through.
He roared "Die!" and swung his arms, throwing a series of punches at Lu Li.
Amidst a terrifying howl, shockwaves carrying metal rings struck one after another.
The continuous bombardment of artillery shells—this is the true "Military Way Killing Fist: Heavy Artillery Bombardment"!
In that instant, Lu Li considered whether to use "Mind-Body Gun," but framing someone would leave behind familiar firearm traces.
Moreover, the flying swords that had not yet had a chance to fight were quite restless.
He simply lifted the restrictions. "Go ahead."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In the blink of an eye, four flying swords shot out, shattering the incoming shockwave in mid-air. Only a few shrapnel fragments struck the Honeycomb Shield in front of Lu Li, making weak clanging sounds.
Xie Junbai stared in disbelief, his breath caught in his throat, and he stopped throwing a punch.
You're messing with me!
The opponent released these flying swords from the very beginning, so I would have been dead long ago. This is clearly a cat playing with a mouse!
Lu Li said, "I just wanted to test your cultivation level. Your combat strength is alright, you can die now."
Xie Junbai's face showed despair as he frantically shouted, "Wait! I'm willing to surrender! I have a lot of intelligence..."
Before he could finish speaking, the "State Stabilizing Sword" pierced his chest at Mach.
Amidst screams, the remaining flying swords swarmed forward, chiseling the man into pieces like a shredder.