The Sea Oni's lips curved into a cruel smile.
With a casual flick of his wrist.
The man cried out and fell to the ground.
He seethed with resentment, but dared not show it.
These depraved Inazuman scum!
If not for the Patriarch's plan...
He glanced at Qin Yu, his voice sinister:
"It's him, trying to sabotage the plan!"
"Don't let him leave alive, and your reward will be doubled once it's done!"
Qin Yu chuckled at the words.
He hadn't expected to be worth so much.
"Alright, you'll get yours later."
He leaped, landing on the ground.
A faint breeze sprang from beneath him, as light as a feather.
"This is a big one!"
The Nobushi instantly surrounded him.
Their crimson eyes gleamed with excitement, thirsting for slaughter.
They hadn't expected their opponent to be just a child.
What could one person possibly do?!
Further back in the crowd, the Sea Oni lightly wiped his blade.
A faint, dried bloodstain seemed to linger on the cold steel.
He let out a cold laugh.
"A foolish, overconfident brat."
His tall frame was like an upright bear.
Beneath his Oni mask, his chilling gaze fixed on Qin Yu.
He looked as if he were staring at a dead man.
"Brothers, someone's paying top dollar for his head."
"We've got a job!"
With a furious roar from the Sea Oni.
Figures surged from the dark, silent forest.
"..."
Qin Yu's brow furrowed slightly.
More Nobushi emerged, their smiles grim.
He was now completely surrounded.
No escape.
Qin Yu's expression suddenly turned serious.
Feigning surprise, he said, "A miscalculation. I walked right into an ambush."
The Nobushi smirked cruelly, sizing up Qin Yu.
They weren't in a hurry to act.
This mere child was in their hands, wasn't he?
Seeing this, the man laughed heartily and jeered:
"With so many Nobushi here, how can you possibly fight!"
"Be chopped into pieces!"
The crowd erupted in laughter, their mockery evident.
The overwhelming odds emboldened the man.
Suddenly, a noble, aloof figure flashed in his mind.
He licked his lips and sneered:
"Kid, that woman who's always with you..."
The man harbored wicked thoughts.
She must be nearby!
As expected, the wolves caught the scent and whistled.
Upon hearing she was a cold, aloof priestess, they grew even more excited.
After dealing with this brat, they'd capture her...
Vile words filled the air.
The man laughed, a twisted pleasure filling his heart.
But his triumph was short-lived.
"?!"
His murderous intent locked onto him, silencing him abruptly.
"If your mouth is dirty, I can tear it off."
Qin Yu slowly raised his head and looked at him.
His gaze was terrifyingly cold.
The man trembled, not daring to speak another word.
This handsome youth was terrifying!
"Kid, what do you think you're doing here?"
A Ronin warrior approached Qin Yu.
He placed a hand on Qin Yu's shoulder, a grin revealing a row of yellowed teeth.
"Scram. Get your dirty hands off me."
Qin Yu glanced at him.
"Kid, don't push your luck!"
The Ronin's face contorted in anger, his hand raised high.
Just as he was about to slap Qin Yu.
"Swish—!"
The sharp sound of a sword being drawn echoed.
The Ronin suddenly felt his hand lighten.
The Nobushi, who had been watching the spectacle, fell silent.
Wha- what happened...
What are you all looking at?!
He widened his eyes and trembled as he glanced at his shoulder.
It was empty.
Before the Ronin could comprehend,
"Splat—"
Scarlet blood sprayed, splashing onto the ground.
It also stained his still twitching arm.
His- his arm...
"Ah—!"
The next moment, searing pain struck.
A piercing scream echoed through the night!
"You!"
Everyone's hair stood on end.
No one had even seen Qin Yu draw his sword!
Qin Yu's expression remained calm.
He looked at the Ronin kneeling at his feet, his body twisted.
"Help! Save me! I don't want to die!"
Qin Yu shook his head and sighed softly.
"Just a lost arm. You're too noisy."
The next moment—
Qin Yu kicked out!
Thump! Bang!
Two dull thuds.
Accompanied by a sound like watermelons bursting.
The screams and pleas for mercy abruptly ceased.
Everyone trembled and instinctively looked into the distance.
A contorted body slammed into a tree, falling silent.
The entire scene was silent.
No one had expected this young man to make a move.
Even less had they expected him to be so ruthless!
"Finally, some peace."
Qin Yu looked up, a smile on his face.
His smile was gentle and warm.
"He- his head...!"
The man, trembling, pointed at Qin Yu, dumbfounded.
The night sky, at some unknown moment, had been tinged with purple.
A corner of a mysterious space unfolded above Qin Yu's head.
Forming an evil, malevolent eye.
Through it, lightning seemed to rumble.
[Combat Talent: Divine Transformation · Evil Eye.]
The Sea Oni's alarm bells blared.
Just then, Qin Yu looked over.
Beneath the lightning, his face took on a savage glint!
The Sea Oni roared hysterically:
"Everyone, attack! Kill him!"
This young man was too terrifying; he couldn't be allowed to live!
The Nobushi snapped out of their stupor and drew their swords, charging at Qin Yu.
"..."
Qin Yu's expression remained calm.
As the crowd surged from all directions, he raised his right fist.
The green wind gathered, building power!
[Combat Talent: Heartrending Fist.]
"Ding—"
The man's face contorted, and he roared:
"Absolute numerical superiority! You can't possibly win!"
"Ding—"
Qin Yu looked up at the forest of blades.
He chuckled lightly.
"Want to compare numbers? But..."
"Ding—"
The fierce wind gathered, and Qin Yu narrowed his eyes.
The Sea Oni's unease intensified.
He subconsciously followed Qin Yu's gaze, his pupils constricting.
A ball of fire met his eyes.
The blazing bonfire sent a chill down his spine!
Fire... wind...
"Stop him! Don't let him throw that punch!"
The Sea Oni roared.
"Ding—"
The fourth echo resounded!
[With 4 stacks of charge, Heartrending Fist's damage will be further increased, and its area of effect will be larger.]
"Quick reflexes, but too late."
As his words fell, the entire world was bathed in green light.
The fist intent erupted!
"Boom—!"
The wind was infused with flames, and the world turned fiery red.
Diffusion · Fire.
The heat wave instantly engulfed everything.
"Is that all, brat!"
The Nobushi gritted their teeth, becoming human torches.
Yet some still charged at Qin Yu, swords raised.
Only a few steps remained.
The Nobushi saw hope and widened their eyes.
We've won!
"Heh heh..."
Amidst the fiery inferno, Qin Yu chuckled.
"You thought it was over?"
A trace of purple erupted.
The Evil Eye above his head unleashed heavenly lightning, striking down fiercely.
The moment lightning and fire met, terrifying energy brewed.
Just as the Sea Oni was about to reach Qin Yu,
A radiance as bright as the sun swallowed his vision.
The next moment—
"Boom!"
The overloaded lightning and fire exploded, tearing the earth apart.
Countless charred figures were flung out amidst the billowing smoke.
"This, this...!"
The man, who had been cowering on the ground the entire time, had survived.
He had also witnessed the complete annihilation of the Nobushi.
With a wave of the youth's hand, everything turned to ash.
Was he dreaming?
"No, no... I have to escape!"
The man swallowed hard and scrambled away.
Damn it, why can't his legs move!
Suddenly, the man broke into tears.
Qin Yu had appeared before him at some unknown time.
Smiling down at him.
"Don't run. I heard you had your sights on Sakura?"
As he spoke, Qin Yu's smile slowly faded.
Finally turning icy.
"Please... I beg you... spare my dog's life..."
"I'll never dare again!"
The man kowtowed repeatedly, weeping profusely.
"Kujou Takayuki's contact method with the Fatui!"
"I'll tell you, I'll tell you! It's all here!"
Qin Yu took it, his brow raising.
Was this the kind of thing?
Seeing Qin Yu's silence, the man despaired:
"It's true! It's all here!"
"The encryption key changes every time information is transmitted. I don't know either!"
Qin Yu nodded, sensing the man wasn't hiding anything.
"Fine, since that's the case... hmm?"
From the dust, a dark figure was making a desperate escape.
It was the Sea Oni from before.
He was in a sorry state, his Oni mask shattered.
Qin Yu's brow furrowed slightly.
"Hmph, trying to escape?"
Just as he was about to pursue, he chuckled.
You certainly picked a good moment.
...
Charging recklessly through the smoke, the Sea Oni laughed.
"Didn't expect this, did you? This is my escape route!"
"If someone were to block me here... hmm?"
Before he could mock Qin Yu, he froze.
Not far away, a woman in a purple dress stood.
Noble and aloof, her figure breathtakingly beautiful.
She glanced at the Sea Oni, her gaze indifferent.
"Damn it, get out of my way!"
The Sea Oni snarled and raised his long blade.
"Haha, let me test my blade."
"Fall before me!!"
He swung his blade.
"?"
The passing earthling girl let out a cold snort and flicked her hand casually.
"Boom—!"
Lightning roared, but the Sea Oni's figure was nowhere to be seen.
...