The Assassin Died

[Ding! Host's arm was attacked. The Thirteen Grand Protectors Horizontal Training Technique's damage reduction effect triggered, reducing subsequent physical damage from the enemy by 10% for the duration of one incense stick (two and a half minutes).]

Xian He thrust his dagger straight at One-Eyed Dragon's chest, but to his surprise, the man dodged and kicked his wrist.

If he hadn't held on tight, the dagger would have been kicked away by that kick.

That kick from One-Eyed Dragon really had some power! My Force Dissipation is 470, yet it still created an opening. His Strength must be at least 570. Strength equals power, meaning One-Eyed Dragon is a Five-star Azure Obsidian Martial Artist? Xian He retreated, thinking to himself.

To send a Five-star Azure Obsidian Martial Artist to assassinate him, the mastermind was clearly determined to take his life.

Fortunately, with the System's help, his Strength had been increased to 470. Otherwise, this attack wouldn't have just created an opening; he would have been directly injured.

In fights between Martial Artists, Strength is the deciding factor. Strength equals power. If the attacker's Strength exceeds the defender's Force Dissipation by 100, each attack will create an opening on the defender. Attacking an opening grants an additional 100 Strength bonus.

When the attacker's Strength exceeds the defender's Force Dissipation by 400, each attack will inflict one layer of external wound. If external wounds reach six layers, that body part will be crippled, and further damage will result in amputation.

Seeing Xian He retreat calmly with his dagger in hand, Du Feng frowned deeply, his heart filled with shock and doubt. He can still hold his dagger after taking that kick? Is he really only Two-star Azure Obsidian?

If Xian He were only Two-star Azure Obsidian, that kick would have created at least three openings. He wouldn't be acting like nothing happened.

The intel was wrong; Xian He wasn't Two-star Azure Obsidian!

However, since he almost kicked the dagger out of his hand, it proved that Xian He's Force Dissipation was lower than his Strength. He still had a good chance of killing him.

"What the hell are you staring at? Bring it on!" Xian He flexed his injured wrist and beckoned to One-Eyed Dragon.

Although One-Eyed Dragon's base Strength was greater than his, allowing him to create openings, Xian He had the dagger. The dagger significantly increased his Strength, enabling him to create openings on One-Eyed Dragon, and even inflict external wounds.

Furthermore, the dagger was poisoned, which could increase his damage output. There was no need for him to be timid against One-Eyed Dragon.

Seeing Xian He provoke him, Du Feng became enraged. "Brat, you're asking for death!"

Du Feng's legs moved like steel whips, his kicks raining down like a storm towards Xian He.

Xian He didn't flinch, gripping his dagger tightly and stabbing towards One-Eyed Dragon's thigh.

However, his combat skills were far inferior. He missed the stab and was kicked several times by One-Eyed Dragon instead.

[Ding! Host's shoulder was attacked. The Thirteen Grand Protectors Horizontal Training Technique's damage reduction effect triggered, reducing subsequent physical damage from the enemy by 20% for the duration of one incense stick.]

[Ding! Host's lower abdomen was attacked. The Thirteen Grand Protectors Horizontal Training Technique's damage reduction effect triggered, reducing subsequent physical damage from the enemy by 30% for the duration of one incense stick.]

[Ding! Host's forehead was attacked. The Thirteen Grand Protectors Horizontal Training Technique's damage reduction effect triggered, reducing subsequent physical damage from the enemy by 70% for the duration of one incense stick.]

The System's notification sounds rang out one after another.

Xian He's muscles began to writhe and harden, eventually becoming as tough as steel.

"Hmph! Even if One-Eyed Dragon were a One-star Yellow Obsidian Martial Artist, after a 70% reduction in physical damage, his attack would only be 300 Strength, which can't break through my 470 Force Dissipation. Besides, One-Eyed Dragon isn't even White Obsidian One-star," Xian He sneered cruelly, a corner of his mouth lifting.

He stopped defending and began to attack with all his might.

Seeing Xian He abandon his defense and stop retreating, Du Feng seized the opportunity and fiercely kicked towards Xian He's groin.

"Die!"

Unexpectedly, Xian He was completely unfazed and seized Du Feng's lower leg.

"The one who's going to die is you!" Xian He raised his dagger and fiercely stabbed towards One-Eyed Dragon's thigh.

Slish!

A column of blood spurted out, splashing all over Xian He's face.

This was Xian He's first life-or-death battle. His adrenaline was pumping continuously. Even with blood splashing on his face, he felt no discomfort.

"Son of a bitch!" Du Feng cursed in pain.

He planted his hands on the ground, twisted his waist violently, and swept a back kick towards Xian He's neck, knocking him to the ground and allowing him to break free.

Xian He twisted his neck and got up from the ground without any apparent injury.

He reversed his grip on the dagger and looked coldly at One-Eyed Dragon, as if looking at a dead man.

"Don't come near me! Get lost!" Du Feng was terrified. Clutching his thigh, he stumbled backward.

He had injured a major artery, and the bleeding couldn't be stopped, gushing out through his fingers.

This Xian He was as hard as steel; he couldn't hurt him at all!

Du Feng trembled as he looked at Xian He, who was walking towards him step by step, and shouted.

"Don't come over!"

"Stop! Don't come any closer!"

"I'm talking to you! Are you deaf? Stop f***ing coming this way!"

Xian He ignored him, advancing slowly and steadily.