The Demon Swordsman 3
Ch. 24 - Not my Match

While the vanguard led by the general of the Shang Empire began to show signs of attacking. Nearly a hundred thousand soldiers cheered in unison following their leader. The general in the vanguard brandished his sword at high altitude, a sign that the next wave of battle had begun.

The fourth day, the war still found no common ground. The forces of the Qing Empire began to recede. Contrary to the Shang Imperial Army which remained standing, only eighty thousand of the Shang Empire's soldiers survived. While from the Qing Empire's own side, they had lost as many as two hundred thousand soldiers.

The recompense of the warrior spirit of the Qing Empire lies in the loss of their leaders. Bai Huang who was on one of the high ground mounds was grinning with satisfaction, the blood flowing within his eyeballs he did not care at all. The man looked extremely happy, even if he died even in the same second, there would be no regret on his face.

"Huhahah! It's not wrong for me to follow in your footsteps, Young Master Xin Second!" Bai Huang who usually looked calm began to be unable to calm down. To him, this is a miracle.

That said, from the beginning of this war was a crazy war. Three hundred thousand Qing Empire troops against one hundred thousand Shang Empire troops. Unreasonable comparisons to think of any number of times. But Xin Chen made it possible. His plans, his crazy strategies, and tasks they hadn't thought of before.

Bai Huang had heard from the core members of Unit One, that Tian Xi was departing from the headquarters to the Qing Empire secretly. Discussing with Jun Xiaorong and Xin Chen, then brought all the plans he had devised to inform his allies. Of course Tian Xi's skill in explaining and sharing their tasks went well. He had gained the trust of more than all the people of the Four Surveillance Units.

Inevitably, Bai Huang felt victory was already before their eyes. The people of the Qing Empire were frightened because their leaders had been killed, that crazy idea belonged to Xin Chen and Tian Xi.

"This is really not ourselves as warriors of the Shang Empire ...."

Bai Huang's wide smile disappeared as he heard the voice of the figure he was particularly fond of right beside the man. He turned around immediately and was immediately startled, "Young Master Xin First?"

Breath choked. The young man, although he had taken hundreds of lives and had hundreds of injuries from the fight, was able to walk upright. His heart never receded. Xin Zhan had fought against Li Baixuan before, but he was lucky not to get any serious injuries. There was a hint of regret in his heart, but in any case Xin Zhan did not want to mess up the plan Xin Chen had made.

Li Baixuan was indeed not his range. It was clearly visible in his eyes. But, Xin Zhan was doubtful whether his sister had lost her mind by saying that she would finish Li Baixuan off alone?

From a small age Xin Zhan has held firm principles as a fighter of the sacred school that upholds honor. Fighting fair is the thing that is held in high esteem.

"This war is beyond our control, Young Master."

Sounding like a slow breath, Xin Zhan knew this was completely unjustified but what he could do was just stand still and fight in his own way. His sister, if equated with a crazy person must have a lot in common, only he has a little clever sense and also a reckless nature.

"But, Young Master Xin First ... Look at how far we've fought, it looks like it'll look who's going to lose."

Xin Zhan observed the surroundings. Four days ago this place was so terrifying by the sea of humans. And now, around them there were only a dozen people fighting. The rest are chasing after the enemy who starts to dodge fear.

"My mom loves that little boy so much." Xin Zhan spoke suddenly, a faint smile visible at a glance. "He's not easy to manage, his way of thinking is the same as dad's. When I heard the stories of my father when he was young ... I thought I was looking at the story before my eyes. Xin Chen's. I'm sure if I were him, I wouldn't be that brave. I am the coward now."

Bai Huang shook his head while patting him on the shoulder. "Young Master is so humble. You have peace like water, certainly different from your own sister. But you're both great figures, in the present or in the future." Bai Huang's gaze was sidetracked in front of him, where he saw a swarm of priests in white robes sweeping across the dusty ground. They use sticks. A straight look towards the two of them.

"I'm sure all of our brothers who are at war here want to say the same to me."

Xin Zhan turned to Bai Huang for a moment.

"Stay standing in front of us even though the road you take is very difficult. Because right now, you are not just the pillar that sustains this Empire. You are the whole of the palace that protects us."

After saying that Bai Huang could only see Xin Zhan nodding. Compared to anyone, Xin Zhan knew the most about the current state of the Shang Empire. Even in times of war like this, none of the Nine Pillars of the Empire reached out to help. Because they knew, it was likely that their army would lose to the enemy. Coming will only bring their lives to death.

Xin Zhan stopped ten meters in front of the priests. Thick smoke was seen behind the backs of the enemies who were ready to lift their spears to remove their heads. Xin Zhan felt no fear at all. Despite having to fight one against thirty people, he would face it alone.

A pair of legs stood parallel next to Xin Zhan, as he looked beside her he could see the man who looked adorable smiling excitedly at her.

"Sorry, Young Master. This old man did not want to miss this exciting fight. Watching it is boring, if you allow me to want to fight with you."

Xin Zhan's little laugh was heard, "Please help."

The first seconds Xin Zhan was instantly confronted by a man with an unusual energy of strength. Like a swordsman who has passed a certain stage of meditation, the person can even control the air around him. So awful. Xin Zhan's pitch-black eyes met the man, Zhaohuo.

"I guess you're the same person you were before."

Xin Zhan was silent not answering. Meaning that person had already faced Xin Chen before. His face looks reluctant. But his eyes remained sharp looking at Xin Zhan.

"My name is Zhaohuo."

"Xin Zhan." He spoke calmly.

Zhaohuo read the personality that was inversely proportional to the one he had discovered earlier. Like two sides of a coin. After a long silence, the man finally returned. "Fight with me, Brother Xin."

Xin Zhan had been separated quite far from Bai Huang who was diverted by the other priests. In the Qing Empire, there were indeed some priests who were trained to fight and martial arts. Not only did it get there, even their techniques and mastery were one level greater than the others. In the sect that Zhaohuo shaded, there were so many great priests that he ended up bringing in the war. Evidenced by the many soldiers of the Shang Empire who fell in the east. They should not be underestimated at all.

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Li Baixuan laughed bitterly, again she felt challenged by the heat of the air around which was peaking burning her skin. The sword in Xin Chen's hand flared blue, Li Baixuan had sensed just how sharp the sword was. If air had a form, Li Baixuan was confident Xin Chen could cut it with that sword.

Li Baixuan raised the sword from the top crossed to the side, barely slipping over Xin Chen's clothes. Meanwhile, Li Baixuan knew Xin Chen was eyeing his stomach.

But he had to pay a lot for it. Again his hand was cut off by Xin Chen. It was close to Xin Chen burning his detached hand, it was fortunate that Li Baixuan was faster and her body instantly fused with the body part that had been cut off.

Xin Chen chased after Li Baixuan who started to move away from the battlefield. Enter the forest that has ancient buildings. The abandoned border.

Li Baixuan knew from Xin Chen's sword moves, he was weak in melee attacks. Especially attacking with a sword. Fighting in a tight spot will make it superior. Seeing Xin Chen coming from a distance Li Baixuan smiled triumphantly.

'This fight is mine.'

"Alright if you want a gun fight. But if you can use the power of the Fire of Eternity, then I can use the power of mine as well."

That said, something that came out of Li Baixuan's body was purely from her own inner strength. But that power is huge. He's pouring it into his gun.

Both were silent for a long time. Read each other's movements. Li Baixuan started to show her feet forward, testing Xin Chen who was still speechless on the spot. Not at all fooled.

Li Baixuan raised her sword to its full height, Xin Chen parried it right above her head with a crossed sword.

Knowing his attack was being brushed aside, Li Baixuan switched to using another attack technique. His body spun rapidly, making Xin Chen forced to retreat looking at the dangerous movements. Sure enough, one fatal attack came in. Xin Chen held back quickly. The pressure he felt this time was much greater.

Xin Chen could not even release the pressure, he remained in the same position. Holding down Li Baixuan's sword that was above his head.

"You don't want to use that spirit power anymore because it's already out of your control?"

Li Baixuan laughed mockingly, hitting his opponent's sword many times until it gave rise to sparks. He was completely unaffected by the heat that the Fire of Eternity gave him. Since it was currently enough to coat the body using deep power, Li Baixuan was able to deal with the heat. Although not all.

"I'm saving you, you idiot."

Li Baixuan was shocked. First, Xin Chen's words made absolutely no sense. Saving her? Saving from what? And secondly, he had just been called a fool. A Strongest One who was viewed so highly in the Qing Empire. Hundreds of years of his life since becoming the Strongest One, only this time there was a person who dared to insult him right in front of his own face.

Li Baixuan's mouth trembled, she was completely enraged to the point of being at a loss for words.

"The Spirit figure in the Book of Spirit Controllers seems to hold a grudge against you. Rather than die horribly in his hands, I will help you die more worthily."

Li Baixuan had stopped smashing the sword. That chance, Xin Chen flapped Li Baixuan's sword hilt until it was thrown backwards. Li Baixuan did not want to be helped a second time, she immediately caught her sword to the one that was thrown and went back to fighting against Xin Chen.

Several times Li Baixuan retreated and vice versa. Li Baixuan grumbled. For the first time he had a sword fight with Xin Chen and instantly knew his opponent had never learned swordsmanship from any college.

This fighting style was the same as the wandering swordsman fighting style that Li Baixuan was familiar with. He was trained directly by the wild nature. The way to swing the sword is not only to injure the opponent, but kill directly without hesitation.

Li Baixuan found Xin Chen's weak spot, she slapped the sword down her leg but Xin Chen immediately jumped up.

Unexpectedly, at the time of the jump Xin Chen attacked him with a leg.

Li Baixuan bounced back against the wall of the old stone wall. He immediately stood up, his facial water turning serious a split second.

"May also." The man patted his clothes from the dust of the ground.

"But not enough to beat me."

Li Baixuan twisted the tip of her sword hilt, an attack darting rapidly. Xin Chen dodged the reflex, his blue eyes opened along with the thin wind passing by making his hair twitch.

Xin Chen's ears were dripping blood. Li Baixuan's sword stuck in the tree. The object returned to its master, with the help of the power channeled in the sword.

Xin Chen closed his eyes again making Li Baixuan astonished.

"I guess you're completely blind to the point of not needing sight to be aware of an incoming attack."

"Your movement is my eyes."

"Sad." Li Baixuan ran so fast, she wanted to finish this fierce fight as quickly as possible. The sound of the two swords brgema all over the forest. The sound of crickets or even insects that are usually heard in the forest does not appear at all. Wild beasts were running around when they saw Xin Chen and Li Baixuan fighting. It is not only the sound that makes them feel threatened, but two great forces that influence their surroundings.

The fight is getting more intense, the tempo of the attack is getting faster. Anyone who makes a mistake first is sure to fall and get hurt.

Li Baixuan's eyes opened wide upon seeing the gap. The position of his hand was also advantageous as it was right beside Xin Chen. With a single swift move, the sword in Li Baixuan's hand cut off Xin Chen's weapon. Li Baixuan exerted great power within it so as to make the iron sword in Xin Chen's hand completely break.

The iron metal was thrown among the fallen leaves. The fire of Eternity that was around him was extinguished.

"I told you, you're no match for me."