The minister of military affairs darted behind Qin Ran and thrust his sword without the slightest mercy.
Holly was determined to kill Qin Ran with a single strike.
In fact, Holly had absolute confidence in his sword thrust.
Before becoming the minister of military affairs, he had been a renowned master swordsman in Warren. Perhaps, as time passed, his reputation as a minister had gradually eclipsed his earlier fame, and people had slowly forgotten that master swordsman. But that did not mean his swordsmanship had faded with time as well.
Holly knew very well.
He knew how he had obtained his current position and that lady's favor.
Whoosh!
The sword struck like lightning. The instant the wind whistled through the air, its tip was already behind Qin Ran's head.
Just one more inch, and it would pierce straight through his skull.
But the next moment-
The sword flashed, only to stab empty air.
Supported by his right leg, Qin Ran bent his entire upper body forward at a ninety-degree angle, while his left leg whipped backward like a steel lash, kicking toward Holly with a sharp crack.
It was not merely fast, but vicious!
Whoosh!
The wind from the kick blew Holly's hair back and stung his face, but he merely sneered.
He retreated, ensuring that the kick could not reach him, then flicked his wrist. His seemingly normal arm actually "grew" longer, while the sword that should have been straight curved like a snake. Its tip carried a snake's venomous malice as it stabbed straight toward Qin Ran's crotch.
Only now was the sword strike complete!
Warren's former master swordsman had never relied on speed alone. He had technique, too!
And Qin Ran...
Was no different!
The leg kicking backward suddenly let out a series of snake hisses.
His