"What are you still doing? Get off your horse and catch up!"
"As the saying goes, don't enter the forest..."
"There are hundreds of us! There are seven fifth-level people, more than forty sixth-level people, and a conjurer. Even a fourth-level Zhenqi person might be able to fight to death, but we are afraid of him, a small assassin of the Divine Catcher Hall.
? Go, go, go! Chase in!"
A group of paid killers were eager to get the credit. Without saying a word, they got off their horses and rushed into the forest holding torches.
Just as he rushed to the edge of the woods, there was a sudden flash of fire in front of him, followed by two crisp gunshots. The killer who rushed the hardest fell to the ground and died without saying a word.
"Be careful, that guy's marksmanship is accurate, be sure to stay hidden!"
"Throw the torch!"
The killers in the vanguard threw their torches in the direction of the gunfire.
Then all kinds of hidden weapons were thrown out: iron lotus seeds, copper coin darts, throwing knives, steel needles, sleeve arrows... they shot in that direction like raindrops, hitting the front with a crackling sound and sawdust flying everywhere, which sounded very lively.
However, when they shook off the hidden weapons and rushed over, they found that no one was there at the location where the gunshots were fired. There was just a big tree that was riddled with holes, and the trunk was covered with various hidden weapons.
"Where did he go?"
"There are no footprints on the ground! Did he climb a tree?"
"Watch the trees..."
At this moment, not far from the side, two more gunshots were heard. This time, the two killers were shot in the back at the same time and fell to the ground. Although they were not killed for a while, they could only lie on the ground and vomit blood to try to survive.
"over there!"
The killers listened to the sound to identify the location, and fired densely packed hidden weapons towards the location of the gunshot.
However, just after firing a wave of hidden weapons, before they could go over to check, another gunshot rang out from behind the killers, and another killer was shot through the back of the head. He fell to the ground decisively without saying a word, and there was no movement after kicking his legs.
"Where is he? He was clearly facing us just now, but why did he go around behind us in the blink of an eye?"
"Damn it, his Qinggong is so powerful! He looks forward and suddenly behind him, his movements are weird, his movements are erratic, it's impossible to lock his position..."
Listening to the nervous shouts of the killers, Xiaogu, who had just fired a shot, stuffed the empty flintlock rifle into the thick leaves on the ground, sat down with his back against a big tree, and picked up some dead leaves.
The dirt was sprinkled on his body, his head tilted, and he remained motionless, pretending to be a dead skeleton.
What's even more amazing is that its bones, which were originally as white as jade and had a layer of glazed enamel, quickly lost their luster and became withered and dull, as if they had been weathered for a long time.
At this time, the killers were already searching for it, and soon they saw Xiaogu sitting with his back against the big tree.
Seeing this decayed skeleton covered with leaves and soil, with two throwing knives stuck in its eye sockets, the killers were about to conduct a brief inspection, but suddenly two more gunshots rang out in front of them.
This time the killers were all on high alert. No one was killed. Only one killer was shot in the shoulder. He cursed and hid behind a big tree, and quickly applied gold medicine to himself to stop the bleeding.
The other killers ignored the little skeleton with knives in its eyes and died in a miserable state, and ran towards the direction of the gunshot.
When most of the killers ran forward, the last two killers ran towards the big tree where the little skeletons were sitting. They grabbed the dead leaves beside them with their motionless hands and pulled out the dead leaves hidden in the dead leaves like lightning.
The black-forged iron sword suddenly rose up, slashing horizontally with one strike, and with a swish, the heads of the two killers were chopped off at the same time.
After that, it quickly sat back under the tree, leaned its back against the tree trunk, stuffed the sword into the dead branches and leaves beside it, and tilted its head again, assuming its previous appearance.
The killers in front heard the sound of human bodies falling to the ground behind them. When they looked back, they saw two corpses falling to the ground, with their heads rolling far away. They were all shocked.
"Who did it?"
"Damn it, I didn't hear anything at all... Didn't I say that the kid's martial arts is only at the seventh level? He just fired from a distance. How could he come around behind us and kill two people, kill two people in an instant, and then disappear again in the blink of an eye?"
"Yes, could it be the person that the skeleton killed? Look, there seems to be something missing from it..."
It must be said that this killer has very keen observation skills.
Although Xiaogu returned to its original posture in an instant, the dead leaves and mud on its body had been shaken off when it violently killed people. Now there is only a small amount of mud and dust remaining on the skeleton, which is still somewhat different from its previous appearance.
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But before the killer could figure out his doubts, at the edge of the crowd, a killer suddenly snorted, and a puff of blood sprayed out from the side of his neck. The killer raised his hand in shock and covered his bleeding neck.
Ministry, said in confusion:
"Idiot, who killed me?"
After saying that, his legs softened, his body tilted, and he collapsed to the ground. He kicked his legs twice and died soon.
This silent and traceless attack shocked the other killers:
"Why did someone die again? Who did it?"
"I, I just vaguely saw it from the corner of my eye, as if there was a white shadow flashing past... very quickly, a very small white shadow that looked like a lake... um, could there really be a ghost?"
A killer yelled:
"What ghosts are not ghosts? In the Eastern Land, whether monsters or ghosts, they are all Taoist soldiers and slaves of Taoist monks. How many wild monsters are there? Even if there are wild monsters, they are only in the remote mountains where there are no human beings.
In the old forest. This is Yingzhou, and this forest is right on the edge of the official road! How could there be a ghost? Don't scare yourself!"
As soon as the killer finished speaking, his legs suddenly lifted off the ground, and a green onion rose upwards.
Sharp-eyed killers noticed that before this killer "plucked onions on dry land", he jumped up straight without exerting force on his feet or bending his knees. He couldn't help but sigh: He jumped up instantly when his toes exerted force? This person's Qinggong is really...
There was also a moment of nervousness among the killers: What did this man find when he suddenly jumped up? Could the enemy be hiding in the tree?
However, before the killers could look up, they saw the head of the killer who "jumped" on the spot fell with a pop, and the headless corpse that had been pulled up more than two feet from the ground also fell down at the same time.
The bloody mist that shot out filled the faces of everyone around him.
The killers were suddenly horrified, and instinctively fled in all directions. They were shocked and panicked, and acted extremely nervously on guard.
"Why did his head disappear while he was jumping? How on earth did he die? It couldn't be that there was really a ghost, right?"
"He said there were no ghosts, and immediately jumped up and died... I'm afraid there really are ghosts in this area..."
In the canopy above.
Xiao Zhaoshi then wrapped a "Shadowless Silk Blade" around his little paws, took elegant cat steps, and silently moved to the dense canopy of another big tree.
Well, the killer who asked "Who killed me" before he died was killed by Xiao Zhao with a quick leap.
As for the killer who shouted loudly and calmed people's hearts, Xiao Zhao crouched in the tree canopy directly above him, lowered the "Shadowless Silk Blade" that was difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, and wrapped it around his neck. That so-called
Without moving the feet or bending the legs, the "pulling onions on dry land" using only the power of the toes was just lifted up by Xiao Zhao using the shadowless silk blade...
With the sharpness of the Shadowless Silk Blade and the weight of the killer, there was no suspense in decapitating him in the air.
The killing is not over yet.
Just when the killers were scattered, they were highly nervous and suspicious.
Two more gunshots rang out from the side, and another killer fell to the ground, clutching his bleeding chest, groaning softly as he struggled for his life.
All the killers were startled and immediately rushed toward the sound of the gunshot——
There was a suspicion that there was a ghost in this forest, and they didn't want to stay here for a moment longer. They would rather face the target's elusive qigong skills and the gunshot skills that would hit the mark than stay here entangled with the invisible ghosts that kill people.
In the blink of an eye, not a single person was left in this area, only a few dead bodies lying there.
Xiao Zhao has left, and Xiao Gu, who was pretending to be a dead skeleton, has also disappeared...
When a group of hired killers were chasing him for his life.
More than twenty feet away, in the rear, three groups of people were clearly distinguishable, walking quickly and silently.
The group on the left is headed by Mrs. Zhao, who is wearing a black dress, her skin is whiter than snow, and she has a charming appearance.
She held a machete in her hand and strode through the forest. The dark environment, the rugged terrain, and the complicated and gorgeous dress on her body seemed to have no effect on her. Her footwork was as agile as a female in the jungle.
Leopard.
The tall and thin sixth-grade blood shadow killer with a Western swift sword hanging from his waist followed closely beside her. The one-armed black-robed man, like a hound, followed her on three limbs.
There were four expressionless, ordinary-looking, pale-faced men in black behind them. As they walked, they exuded a cold aura that kept strangers away.
The team on the right is led by a girl wearing a traditional cherry blossom-colored Izumo country dress.
This woman is about seventeen or eighteen years old, with long straight black hair hanging down to her waist, a small face, and delicate facial features. She is also a rare beauty. Although she has a tight little face, cold eyes, and eyebrows
Shame, but this not only does not damage her beauty, but also adds a bit of cold charm to her.
Li Ying and the only surviving kunoichi from the past walked beside the girl.
Behind the three of them, there were ten Izumo warriors dressed as ronin. They were all strong in stature, calm in breath, and quick in pace. They were all masters of martial arts.
And in the middle, the team that separated Madam Zhao and Ghost Wangdong's men was even more powerful.
The leader is none other than Xue Mingyue, the wife of the head of the Nanhai Sword Sect and a fifth-grade master of martial arts.
Among the six fifth-grade elders of the Nanhai Sect, the remaining four were accompanying her. Behind her were about thirty men and women wearing mourning clothes and carrying long swords on their backs. They all breathed long, looked sharp, and settled silently.
, all are sixth-grade warriors who have developed internal strength.
The Nanhai Sword Sect has more than 30 disciples of the sixth level of internal strength.
Looking at the current posture, the remaining four fifth-level elders and more than thirty sixth-level internal power realm disciples have all mobilized, which shows that the Nanhai Sword Sect or Xue Mingyue is determined to take revenge.
At this moment.
Listening to the screams that kept coming from not far ahead, the three parties, who were desperate for revenge, couldn't help but change their faces slightly and speed up again.
Although the distance between them and the killers who were rushing forward was not far, only more than twenty feet, it was midnight, the forest was dark, and there were many large trees blocking the line of sight. They could not see the battle ahead clearly, and could only scream from the screams.
Sheng deduced that the killers might have suffered heavy casualties.
Although the killers who rushed in front were all hired outlaws with varying qualities, it would not be a pity to die. But if the enemy who all three parties wanted to kill was allowed to continue hunting like this,
It will only increase his invincible belief and momentum.
Although the three parties are confident that with their hard power, they can defeat the enemy whose real name is "Shen Lang", but if they let him build up his momentum and surround him later, they may have to pay a heavy price.
After all, he was a master of assassination with amazing dexterity, proficiency in stealth, unscrupulous tactics, numerous tricks, and rich experience. He was cultivated by the Divine Catcher Mu Qingxue to do her dirty work.
Even though his realm is not high and his Tao skills are limited, his ability to kill in actual combat cannot be underestimated.
"Group of five, outflank!"
While walking quickly, Xue Mingyue whispered an order, and more than thirty sixth-grade disciples of the Nanhai Sect immediately dispersed in response. In groups of five, they spread out in formation to both sides and began to pull out nets to surround them.
On the other side, the beautiful Izumo girl in a cherry-colored dress also ordered the ten ronin to divide into two groups and cooperate with the Nankai School disciples.
Mrs. Zhao also sent out the four men in black behind her who exuded the aura of keeping away from strangers and whose faces were as pale as the dead.
After that, Xue Mingyue led the four elders of the Nanhai sect, using their absolute strength to pursue them head-on and maintain oppression. The Izumo girl led Li Ying and the kunoichi, Mrs. Zhao led the sixth-grade blood shadow killer, and the one-armed black-robed man hid in the two wings.
In the forest.
A large net composed of masters with at least six levels of cultivation, headed towards the place where the screams continued...
Shen Lang had already withdrawn from the battle.
There are a large number of trees blocking the forest, so the range of fire is very limited, and the enemy can find bunkers at any time. In other words, the threat of muskets to warriors is mainly reflected in the phalanx of muskets arrayed in open areas.
Facing a phalanx of hundreds of musketeers, no fifth-grade warrior dared to charge head-on.
But in an environment with many obstacles and complex terrain, warriors with the tragic rate of fire, accuracy, flexibility of movement, and sharp reactions of today's muskets are actually not very afraid of muskets.
In other words, Shen Lang's marksmanship is good enough, his perception is sharp, and he has the second-level agility enhancement. Only in the early stage can he achieve multiple kills with the cooperation of Xiao Zhao and Xiao Gu.
But after all, within seven steps, a musket can be both accurate and fast.
However, Shen Lang couldn't get within seven steps of the enemy and shoot at him. If that were the case, wouldn't he be the target of a dumpling?
So when the killers heightened their vigilance and were on full alert, Shen Lang could only shoot from a distance. No matter how good his marksmanship was, his killing efficiency dropped rapidly.
Instead, because he stopped to fire his gun, the killers frequently locked onto his position and chased him closer and closer.
In this case, Shen Lang simply stopped shooting.
He asked Xiaogu and Xiaozhao to continue dealing with the enemy, reducing the number of killers and attracting their attention, while he withdrew from the battle, looked for a suitable battlefield, and prepared to arrange a decisive battle with the enemy.