The Demon Swordsman 2
Ch. 312 - Former Ten Strongest
"Do you think humans are really capable of doing so? I mean, the Dark Dragon and the imperial qing warriors are dangerous people. Don't underestimate them if you don't want to die silly."
"Believe him. Maybe that's all I can tell you. No matter how hard I am, I am sure he will not give up. And all I know about him is that he doesn't even want to come here without me. Though I know you are indeed difficult to work with and force Xin Chen to go to your place. Now the choice is on you. If you refuse me, neither will you force me, neither will Xin Chen. You can come back now. We'll continue the plan as we were."
Shui made his way towards Xin Chen leaving the Fire Salamender who could only stand still, thinking of all the things that had just happened. About the inter-imperial wars, the death of the fox and the threat of the Dark Dragon. He shook his head slowly, then turned towards the nest.
The Fire Salamender caught Xin Chen a glimpse before leaving the island, he could faintly see the shadow of a man leaning against a steep rock. Playing a soothing musical rhythm. Undeniably, just hearing a few seconds Salamender made back in the past. At that time, where he was still a part of humans and created a rhythm song that was able to calm the mind.
'The truth is you and I are the same. We are both fighting for something we think is right.'
Although it had been hundreds of years since they had split up, he could still remember the words of the Lightning Fox that day. When finally the fox decided to seclude himself in order to keep the Forbidden Book.
Xin Chen stopped playing that rhythm and kept back his flute, Shui said something until they finally agreed to leave. just turned to the Fire Salamender as the end of the word and immediately returned to the shore before the guard who had captured Shui earlier returned.
Now they are already on the coast, do not feel the day is already late in the afternoon. Beach waves repeatedly swept the ground, removing the traces of footprints of both. It was all over, there was nothing Xin Chen could do to the demon. He also actually did not want to force.see how much anger fire salamender when hearing the death of his best friend. It may take some time until he decides to join.
Shui spoke up. "I'm sorry. They even told you to do something in vain. I know who the fire salamender is, and even his best friend's fox doesn't want him to listen. Don't make it a burden on the mind."
"Now do you know about the burden of the mind?"
"Why? Bai Huang used to tell me. But it seems that since having this human form I feel more of a strange feeling. You know, when I saw these little kids in town I didn't have the heart to let them go."
"That's because you think they're the same as you. You are now considered human." Shui nodded, remembering the fire salamender who had mentioned about his human acquaintance. Maybe the death of the person is so painful that finally makes the salamender turn to hate the person. Too washed away in Shui's own guess to the point of not realizing Xin Chen had already stopped in place. Want to pull out a sword when he found a man with a fighter-like appearance was glaring at him. Look into the eyes of both of them make the atmosphere that is indeed scary becomes gloomy.
Shui gasped. I feel familiar with this man. But he did not know clearly and could only remain silent while analyzing. Compared to looking at Shui, the man was much more interested in the young man. He spread an arrogant smile. His carriage was haughty and also pretended in front of Xin Chen. A second passed with the two of them staring at each other in silence. Neither the man nor Xin Chen wanted to open their voices.
Shui took over the attention, "Who are you really?"
"Do you not know me?" Despite asking that, he seemed no longer surprised. Samar Xin Chen was like looking at the flames on both eyes of the man. His facial lines look unique, look mature and wear a circular cloth covering the head. The man was wearing three gold bracelets with strange carvings. It was only this first time that Xin Chen saw a person like him. It might look more like a newcomer from another Empire."
Without much ado the man pulled out a sword with an intricate inlay, looking expensive and also dangerous. Like a sword that was indeed created by a blacksmith from the government. Xin Chen did not immediately follow the man.
He forced forward and flicked his weapon, while Xin Chen dodged. Shui intended to hold back but the man instead snapped at him. Like having a grudge against Xin Chen, the man brutally released his weapon.
Maybe for some people the attack is irregular. But to Xin Chen it was dangerous, he knew what he was doing. And every swing of his sword could make the opponent die if not on standby. In one loud bang, Xin Chen could no longer dodge and used his arm to hold the weapon.
But a second before the sword hit his wrist Xin Chen turned around catching the weapon empty-handed. Stopping the agile movement of his opponent.
"What do you mean you suddenly attacked me?"
"I was one of the messengers tasked with killing you before you messed up the Qing Empire's soldiers."
With so much confidence he introduced himself, "Include my name Huo Rong. The Former Ten Strongest in this place."
The Ten Strongest were the Qing Empire's people's designations to those designated as heroes by the Emperor. Their position is also based on how much power and contribution they have in government. Xin Chen did not feel strange anymore, it was fitting that this man's way of dressing was very different.
This time Huo Rong poured fire power on his sword, setting the iron ablaze. He pointed at Xin Chen with sword eyes, challenging him bravely.
Then Huo Rong's eyes turned to Shui who looked weaker, he jumped quickly and suddenly was already in front of Shui. In response to the attack Shui did not stay silent, he released the water power he could release. Making Huo Rong's fiery sword smoky with water. But instead of extinguishing, the fire on the sword grew bigger.
One jolt next, Shui realized Xin Chen was next to him and took over the fight. He did not use the spirit body anymore. Because in a real fight like this the sword ability will also develop over time. Compared to wearing a spirit body that only makes him like a coward. Fight cheating and attack enemies from a safe place.
"I won't let you set foot in this place."
Xin Chen smiled briefly.
"Then you're the one I stepped on."
Huo Rong took a heavy offense. He started to rage.