Chapter 156 - 102: Foundation Establishment? How Many Lives Does a Foundation Establishment Cultivator Have!

Chapter 156: Chapter 102: Foundation Establishment? How Many Lives Does a Foundation Establishment Cultivator Have!

"Just thinking about that scene... I can’t help but get excited."

As he spoke, No. 12 leaped off the rooftop, flying toward Chai Xi and Xu Jianliang.

Flying in the Air, he was undoubtedly in the Foundation Establishment Stage!

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"Chai Xi, it’s about time. We should retreat too!"

Watching Zheng Liu vanish down the Pedestrian Street, Xu Jianliang knew they had bought enough time. It was time to leave this dangerous place. After all, he could clearly see more and more Rodent Demon Rats pouring out from the various buildings surrounding the Pedestrian Street. The sheer, dense numbers of them were enough to make anyone’s scalp tingle at a single glance. If they continued fighting here, they would be in real danger.

Chai Xi, fighting on the front lines, was naturally well aware of the situation. After forcing back the surrounding Rodent Demon Rats with a thrust of his spear, he shouted, "Let’s go!"

But before Chai Xi and Xu Jianliang could take more than a few steps, they stopped with grim expressions. On the road leading from the Pedestrian Street to Luocheng First High School, an eerie man wearing a "No. 12" mask was already standing right in the middle of the street, blocking their path.

For some unknown reason, the surrounding Rodent Demon Rats seemed completely blind to Chai Xi and Xu Jianliang. They scattered around the two boys and charged toward Luocheng First High School in the distance.

"Where are you two little friends trying to run off to?"

On the Pedestrian Street, No. 12 held Chains in his hands, swinging them continuously as if playing with a yo-yo.

Seeing this guy appear, Chai Xi immediately turned to Xu Jianliang beside him and said with a serious face, "Jianliang, I’ll figure out a way to stall him in a moment. Find a chance and run away as fast as you can.

"You have the Concealing Treasure Pearl. Although this thing might not necessarily be effective against an Evil Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, it shouldn’t be a problem for you to run safely back to the school.

"As long as you get to the school, this Evil Cultivator won’t be able to do anything to you."

Xu Jianliang said sternly, "What about you? What are you going to do?"

Hearing this, Chai Xi nonchalantly rested his bloodstained Fine Iron Long Spear on his shoulder and said freely, "What else can I do? Of course, I’m going to let this guy taste the power of our First High School!"

With that, Chai Xi took the initiative to walk toward No. 12. As he walked, he waved his hand at Xu Jianliang behind him.

"Don’t worry, brother. See you at the Daoist School next year."

Xu Jianliang looked at his back without a word and silently took out the Concealing Treasure Pearl. In the next second, his figure vanished from the spot.

Seeing this scene, No. 12 said with slight surprise, "Oh, you actually have a Magical Artifact like this. Not bad."

Chai Xi looked at the spot where Xu Jianliang had disappeared, and the heavy boulder pressing on his heart instantly lightened significantly. After all, facing an Evil Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, he really didn’t have much confidence in how long he could stall him. However...

CLANG!

Chai Xi forcefully raised the Fine Iron Long Spear in his hand, aiming it squarely at No. 12 before him. An imposing aura of facing death without flinching erupted from his body.

So what if it was the Foundation Establishment Stage?

So what if he was an Evil Cultivator?

If they were truly afraid of death, they wouldn’t have chosen to turn back and save others!

If you’re afraid of death... why even practice cultivation!

Looking at his demeanor, the mockery in No. 12’s eyes only deepened.

"Not bad, not bad. Very imposing. But the more you act like this... the more I want to see how you look when you’re kneeling and begging for mercy!"

No. 12 swung his hand fiercely, and a pitch-black Chain immediately flew toward Chai Xi at breakneck speed.

BANG!

Chai Xi raised his spear to block, instantly feeling the Giant Power transmitted through the shaft. His body was then sent flying backward, smashing viciously into a nearby shop.

Feeling his churning Qi and Blood, a wave of bitterness washed over Chai Xi’s heart. He wondered, "Is this the Foundation Establishment Stage? A casual attack can take away half my life. And this is when the opponent isn’t even being serious. I really can’t figure out how Mu Tongxue and Lu Tongxue managed to fight above their level and defeat such opponents back then."

Despite thinking this, Chai Xi still forced himself to climb up from the ground.

"Oh, not bad. You can actually still stand up."

No. 12 glanced at Chai Xi mockingly, then suddenly turned his head and said, "Little guy, you could have run but didn’t. Did you really think I couldn’t see you?"

As his words fell, the Chains in No. 12’s left hand suddenly whipped out. A large number of vines violently emerged in an originally empty shop. However, the moment these vines touched the black Chains, they were easily snapped one by one.

"Ugh..."

Accompanied by a muffled groan, Xu Jianliang—who was supposed to have already left—was dragged out of the shop, bound by the Chains controlled by No. 12.

Seeing Xu Jianliang captured by No. 12, Chai Xi’s eyes instantly turned bloodshot.

"Let him go!"

Chai Xi roared in anger, then lunged fiercely at him.

But before he could get close, No. 12’s black Chains, commanded as easily as his own arm, viciously whipped him away once again.

Looking at Chai Xi, who had once again collapsed miserably on the ground and was coughing up blood, No. 12 hypocritically sighed, "Oh my, how touching. Your friendship moves me so much.

"One stays behind to cover the rear, sacrificing himself to buy his companion a chance to escape.

"The other chooses not to abandon his companion, staying behind to find an opportunity to challenge an invincible foe.

"Let me ask you two brats in the Qi Cultivation Stage, can you at least have some basic respect... for an expert in the Foundation Establishment Stage!"

No. 12 sneered coldly and instantly tightened the black Chains binding Xu Jianliang.

CRACK...

Accompanied by a crisp sound of fracturing bones, Xu Jianliang immediately showed extreme pain, his face turning deathly pale. It was evident just how much damage No. 12’s exertion of force had inflicted on him.

At this moment, Chai Xi, lying in the ruins, desperately wanted to help Xu Jianliang. Unfortunately, his body could barely muster any strength. He could only glare furiously at No. 12 with wide eyes, looking as though he wanted to swallow the man alive.

But the more he acted like this, the happier No. 12 became. It also made No. 12 even more certain of the decision he had made years ago. It was only natural, after all. When facing a stronger opponent, running away and begging for mercy were the only choices. Put your life on the line? For what!

Perhaps he had grown tired of playing, or perhaps he knew he had more important things to do. No. 12 prepared to end this game completely.

"Alright, we..."

BANG!

Before No. 12 could finish his sentence, a burst of Sword Qi struck abruptly, slicing straight through the Chains binding Xu Jianliang. The residual power of the Sword Qi remained undiminished, carving a five-meter-long gash right across the entire storefront of the adjacent shop.

Watching this scene, No. 12 was filled with lingering fear. He thought, "That was close. That sword strike almost landed on my head!"

Still shaken, No. 12 turned his head to look in the direction the Sword Qi had come from.

At the entrance of the Pedestrian Street stood a young man holding a Black Sword, having appeared there at some unknown point. He looked on expressionlessly. As he walked forward, he said coldly, "Foundation Establishment? I’ve slain more Foundation Establishment cultivators than I can count on both hands."

Feeling the Sword Intent radiating from Lu Chen, No. 12’s eyes became unprecedentedly grave. He thought, "Dangerous. This student is extremely dangerous!"

At that moment, No. 12’s brain worked rapidly, thinking of how to respond. But before he could think too much, Lu Chen instantly vanished from his sight. No. 12’s pupils shrank, because when Lu Chen reappeared, he was already right beside him!

At the same time, an icy voice rang in No. 12’s ear.

"So, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator... how many lives do you have for me to slay?"

No. 12 turned his head in astonishment, only to see a freezing, cold gleam rushing right at his face...

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