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Yue Shuixia took out a small compass from his pocket. At this moment, the compass needle was constantly wavering between two directions.
"This...it seems there are two sources of magic, we can—"
"Your method is excellent—"
Chang Yan suddenly interrupted Yue Shuixia's explanation, just when he thought Chang Yan would agree to his plan.
"But, I refuse!"
"I often say that my favorite thing to do is to say NO to self-righteous people!"
The common saying cooled down the atmosphere again.
"Why? It can't be that ridiculous reason, can it?"
Yue Shuixia's tone also turned cold as she stared at Chang Yan.
"Why wasn't that high priest killed? Don't tell me it's because of a contract. If they can capture him and use him as a human battery, why didn't they just tell us the high priest's location directly, or just dump him in front of us?"
"It's simple! Because that high priest is still useful to Edward, and very useful indeed! He can't die! Do you think there wouldn't be any protective measures there? Don't forget, this barrier has always been under Edward's control, and our every move might be under his surveillance!"
"Besides, time seems to be running out! I don't have time to waste."
After listening to Chang Yan's analysis, everyone fell silent.
If we can save them, that would undoubtedly be the best outcome.
But what if it fails?
When they signed the contract, Edward solemnly warned them about the terrifying nature of those evil gods.
If those evil gods are truly summoned
Not only will they die, but everything they cherish and love will also be destroyed by the power of the evil god.
That was a consequence they could not accept.
"Is that your reason for refusing? Is it because of some danger?"
Yue Shuixia lowered his head, his hair obscuring his face, making it impossible to see his expression.
But you could tell from his clenched fists how unsettled he was inside.
"Just because there are some unknown dangers, are you really going to abandon the lives of these innocent people?!"
"No, that's not the most important thing."
Chang Yan shook his head and spoke in a disdainful tone.
"The most important reason is that I'm lazy."
"Too lazy to travel that far, too lazy to save people."
That's all.
With disdain, he uttered terrifying words.
He simply didn't want to save people because he was lazy.
This is... how... how...
"You! You! Bastard!"
Unable to contain his anger, Yue Shuixia roared and threw a straight punch at Chang Yan.
"Looks like you want to die, right? Fine, I'll grant your wish! Considering we were once comrades, I'll leave you a whole corpse!"
Ever since he nearly got killed due to underestimating his opponent last time, Chang Yan made a decision—
No matter who it is, I will give it my all!
If you want to take my life, I will kill you without hesitation!
There is no mercy!
There is no reason why!
There is no salvation!
There is no justice!
Because, to live is the greatest justice.
A quick movement, a whip kick.
The powerful force was concentrated on the leg, striking Yue Shuixiaxin hard.
"Uh-"
"Boom-"
The immense force sent Yue Shuixia flying into a large tree on the edge of the playground. The tree, unable to withstand the force, was snapped in half with a mournful cry.
Goodbye, weaklings.
(With that kick, he should be dead. Even if that ghoul from last time came, he'd probably be dead by now.)
With a blank expression, Chang Yan lamented the death of Yue Shui Xia Xin, ignoring the expressions of the people behind him, and turned back around.
(This time, no one should be able to stop me, right?)
"Give...me...wait!"
The intermittent words came from afar. Although the speaker appeared very weak, everyone could feel the will contained in his words.
"Oh, you're not dead? But why are you still talking, Yue Shui Xia Xin? If you had just stayed there and pretended to be dead, you might have had a chance to live."
It seemed to be a sigh, or perhaps a lament.
Now that you've spoken, now that you've expressed your determination to stop me, then—
I suggest you go die.
"Heh, you...cough cough...think...I'm like you?"
"Human beings are so called because they are weak, so they help others; because of tragedy, so they love joy; because of cowardice, so they praise courage; because of confusion, so they pursue their dreams."
"You might find what I'm saying strange, but these are the words my master taught me. To be honest, I still don't know what they mean."
The sound of Yue Shuixiaxin indicates that he has recovered his energy.
"I am neither a savior nor a hero, but the reason I protect them is because of the spirit I uphold—"
"I will extend my helping hand to the kind and innocent."
"open!"
With a loud shout, a figure radiating golden battle aura struck Chang Yan like lightning.
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle—"
The soles of the shoes sizzled as they rubbed against the ground, and wisps of hot smoke rose from them.
The common saying is that one's hands are crossed in front of them, but there is a clear red mark on his arm.
"Wow, that's impressive, Yue Shui. It seems you used some explosive techniques, right? So, how long can you maintain this state?"
"That's enough for me to defeat you."
He shook his arm to loosen the bruises. Chang Yan sneered and charged forward.
"Interesting. Let me see just how strong you are right now!"
Meanwhile, Yue Shui Xia Xin took a deep breath, assumed a lunge stance, and placed his hands on his sides. "Rushing Stream!"
Like a surging torrent, Yue Shuixia rushed towards Chang Yan.
What appears to be a flowing stream is actually a surging undercurrent.
"I admit your physical abilities are superior to mine, and your demonic eye is also very powerful. But—"
"With my painstakingly honed martial arts skills, you won't even be able to touch me."
"So, just lie down obediently—as the saying goes!"
Chapter 57 The Choice of the People
(I'm a new author, so the fight scenes aren't very well written. Please forgive me.)
(It's almost chapter 60 and I still haven't gotten the female lead to appear. I feel like such a failure, lol)
"Shameless talk!"
As the saying goes, with a ferocious expression, he threw a vicious punch.
Using his previous fighting techniques and the momentum of his forward charge, Yue Shuixia also threw a punch.
"So eager to die? Then go die, Yue Shui!"
Their fists met.
Then, Chang Yan was sent flying.
Meanwhile, Yue Shuixiaxin stood on the ground, adjusting her breathing.
"How is that possible? How can your strength be so much greater than mine? And you know internal energy?"
Holding his right hand, which was throbbing with pain, Chang Yan gritted his teeth and spoke.
"You actually know about internal energy? That makes sense, considering you're still an international student."
"Although I'm not very skilled either, it's more than enough to deal with someone like you who doesn't know any martial arts and relies solely on physical strength."
"As for why I am stronger than you? It's simple: power generation techniques, muscle utilization, breathing techniques, and internal energy enhancement."
Yue Shuixia calmly explained Chang Yan's question, but to Chang Yan, it sounded more like mockery.
Even if I reveal all my secrets, you still won't be a match for me.
"Don't get too cocky, you!"
Chang Yan's expression grew increasingly terrifying as he roared and charged at him again.
"I told you, you are no match for me."
"Rushing torrent—"
"You've been fooled!"
As the saying goes, he directly took the blow from Yue Shui Xia Xin and used the force to rush towards the sacrificial offerings lying on the ground.
From the very beginning, they were going in the wrong direction.
Once those few sacrifices are eliminated, everything will be over.
"Don't even think about it! Hah—"
With a loud shout, the golden aura emanating from Yue Shuixiaxin intensified, and his complexion became increasingly rosy.
His body, like a boneless fish, contorted into a twisted position to turn, and he chased after Chang Yan at an astonishing speed.
"It's over!"
As the saying goes, the fist is about to fall on the heads of those sacrifices.
With the power of common sense, the heads of those sacrifices would suffer the same fate as the corpse puppets before them.
Like a watermelon that has been smashed open.
"Tohka!"
A magnificent greatsword blocked Chang Yan's fist.
The greatsword steadily blocked the attack, and the only price was a muffled groan from Yatogami Tohka.
Obstructed by the slaying lord, Yue Shui Xia Xin caught up and kicked Chang Yan away again.
"Itsuka Shido! Are you...cough...crazy! Ha, ha, ha."
Despite the excruciating pain, Chang Yan once again struggled to his feet and roared at Itsuka Shido. He coughed up a mouthful of blood as he spoke, then gasped for breath.
(This is probably the first time I've been beaten up this badly since I transmigrated to the present.)
(What if I had agreed to Yue Shuixiaxin's plan from the beginning? Would I have found the high priest, passed through the protective measures without incident, rescued the lives of the sacrifices, and walked out happily?)