Chapter 268: Chapter 192: Spray Warrior (Part 2)

Kang Shixiang shook his head. “He’s not.”

Only then did Xu Tao breathe a small sigh of relief.

’That’s good, then. But I still need to take down Zou Feng as quickly as possible. Otherwise, when that person arrives and joins the hunt, the reward for the Demon Slaying Order will be split even further.’

“Let’s not worry about him for now. Chief Xu, are you certain Zou Feng is nearby?” Kang Shixiang asked, changing the subject.

Xu Tao focused his senses and scanned his surroundings before saying with certainty, “There’s no mistake. Elder Kang, you should get ready. From this moment on, we could run into that fiend at any time!”

Hearing this, Kang Shixiang, who was well aware of how formidable Zou Feng was, didn’t dare to be careless.

He cleared his mind of all distracting thoughts, raising his alertness to its absolute peak, and continued following Xu Tao forward on maximum guard.

Xu Tao was naturally focused to the extreme as well. After all, if Zou Feng discovered them first, he would likely slip away.

He assumed Zou Feng would flee because he didn’t think Zou Feng would dare to launch a suicidal attack, knowing he was up against two Fourth Grade experts…

With two Fourth Grade masters on full alert, a sneak attack was nearly impossible.

Take Xu Tao, for example. His Gang Qi extended far from his body, essentially forming his own “Domain” around him.

Even a tiny mosquito would be instantly detected by Xu Tao the moment it entered the area covered by his Domain.

And so, the two of them maintained this state, advancing another two li through the swamp with light, quiet steps.

It was worth mentioning that to a Fourth Grade Gang Qi Realm Martial Artist, the sucking mire of the swamp was no different from solid ground.

Everything went smoothly until Xu Tao discovered several severed limbs from poisonous toads.

Seeing this, he immediately waved for Kang Shixiang to stop so he could inspect them. These had to be traces left by Zou Feng.

But just as Xu Tao bent down to examine them, his stomach let out another series of gurgles and rumbles.

Xu Tao’s expression instantly turned ugly, filled with confusion.

’Why is my stomach acting up again? I already took the Cyan Emperor’s Hundred Herbs Pill!’

How could Xu Tao know that Zou Feng, lurking in the mire, was not only Charging Power with his Toad Stance but also continuing his Cultivation?

The side effects he was currently suffering were from the poison of the Five Poison Fire Lotus Skill, which had reached the Peak Realm.

Although the Cyan Emperor’s Hundred Herbs Pill was miraculous, its effects had already worn off.

PFFFT… PFFFT… PFFFT…

A series of passing gas shattered the silence they had maintained while on full alert.

Kang Shixiang, who was only three steps behind Xu Tao, was caught completely off guard as a blast of air with a peculiar aroma washed over his face.

In truth, with the physical constitution of a Martial Dao expert, a mere foul smell shouldn’t have affected him. The problem was that Kang Shixiang was accustomed to a life of comfort and privilege, and he instinctively found the stench unbearable.

“You…”

Kang Shixiang almost couldn’t stop himself from cursing out loud.

Xu Tao turned back with a pained smile, then quickly took a few steps away, preparing to relieve himself on the spot.

After all, the feeling was too intense, like a flood constantly battering a dilapidated, crumbling dam. He truly couldn’t hold it in any longer.

It was at this most critical moment that Zou Feng, lurking in the nearby mire, puffed out his cheeks and suddenly let out a massive “GROAK!”

This thunderous sound instantly blasted the surrounding mire into the air.

Zou Feng then launched himself out, his speed so great it created a sonic boom.

Coupled with the sound of surging waves that his fully unleashed Gang Qi already produced, he made an entrance that was like carrying his own sound system.

“Watch out!!”

In fact, even without Kang Shixiang’s shouted warning, Xu Tao’s reaction was not the least bit slow.

As a battle-hardened, veteran Fourth Grade master, Xu Tao had encountered situations far more dangerous than this countless times.

His response to Zou Feng’s sudden sneak attack was like an instinct carved into his very bones.

A thick-backed short blade of Gang Qi instantly formed and he held it horizontally before his chest. Wreathed in a massive amount of blood-red Gang Qi and accompanied by a howl like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, it was pushed forward by Xu Tao in a motion that seemed slow but was deceptively fast.

This was the “Prison-Suppressing Gang Qi” he had honed through years of slaughter. Its power was secondary; its primary feature was the terrifying mental pressure it exuded, like a judge passing sentence—it was exceptionally sharp.

Although the might of Zou Feng’s aggressive two-palmed strike made Xu Tao’s heart palpitate, he was still confident he could receive the blow.

It wouldn’t matter even if he suffered some minor injuries in the process. After all, Kang Shixiang, an expert from the Xuanhuang Sect, was here. They couldn’t lose!

However, plans never keep up with reality. Xu Tao had calculated a thousand possibilities, but he had forgotten the most important thing: his upset stomach…

Just a moment ago, he had been clenching his muscles tightly to prevent the floodgates from opening.

But now, with his attention completely focused on dealing with Zou Feng’s sneak attack, Xu Tao naturally neglected the management of his clenched muscles.

So, as he executed his move, his hands pushed forward a blade of Gang Qi, but his rear end sprayed out swamp gas.

Unfortunately, this was no “nitrous boost.” Not only did it fail to enhance the power of his Gang Qi blade, but it actually vented away its original force.

And at this moment, Xu Tao wasn’t the only one suffering.

Kang Shixiang was still only three steps away, and he was just lowering his body, preparing to roll to the side and attack Zou Feng from the flank.

Unexpectedly, the moment he lowered his head, he was hit full in the face by his own teammate.

The Qi Force generated by a Fourth Grade Gang Qi Realm master unleashing the floodgates at full power could genuinely be fatal.

And even if Kang Shixiang could ignore the power of the Qi Force, he couldn’t escape the lethality of this move on a Skill level.

“AH—”

Two screams of agony rang out almost simultaneously.

One came from Xu Tao, who was struck by Zou Feng. His Gang Qi short blade shattered on impact, leaving him to face Zou Feng’s palm strike directly.

But how could a diarrhea-stricken Xu Tao possibly handle the explosive power Zou Feng had generated by Charging Power for so long with his Toad Stance?

The other scream, of course, came from Kang Shixiang, whose face was now covered in gold.

But that wasn’t the end. As Xu Tao screamed and was sent flying backward, the source of his “unleashed flood” ended up pressed directly against Kang Shixiang’s face.

“AAAAAHHHH…”

The two of them were sent flying back together, blasted a great distance away.

Xu Tao was already severely injured and screaming constantly, but Kang Shixiang, who had suffered no substantial physical damage, was screaming even more wretchedly than he was.

After crashing to the ground, Kang Shixiang didn’t even bother to guard against Zou Feng’s next attack. Instead, he frantically scooped up handfuls of mire and smeared it on his face to wash away the residue.

Meanwhile, Zou Feng did not press his attack immediately.

He was, after all, still in the Fifth Grade Realm. Although his sneak attack on Xu Tao, empowered by Gathering Strength with the Toad Stance, had succeeded in one fell swoop and crippled a battle-hardened Fourth Grade master, Zou Feng naturally needed a moment to recover his breath.

Besides, although Xu Tao wasn’t dead, he was severely injured and paralyzed on the ground, completely unable to pose a threat any longer.

As for Kang Shixiang…

Having witnessed the man’s strength during their last encounter, Zou Feng already had a good measure of him.

This Elder from the Xuanhuang Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall was strong, to be sure.

But since their last meeting, his own strength had soared after the Refinement of numerous Exotic Poisons and his Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Force reaching the Peak Realm.

In a one-on-one fight, he had no fear of Kang Shixiang at all.

Not to mention, the guy’s mental state was already on the verge of collapse.

Recovering his breath, Zou Feng slowly walked toward Kang Shixiang.

’This is the end of the road for the two big shots who have been chasing me so relentlessly.’

Sensing the approaching danger, Kang Shixiang forced himself to calm down.

Wiping the mire from his face and seeing no more yellow stains on his hands, Kang Shixiang’s complexion finally improved somewhat.

Now, meeting his enemy Zou Feng again, his eyes were naturally bloodshot with hatred.

Unfortunately, Xu Tao was useless now. He could only rely on himself.

He knew this battle was unavoidable, but facing Zou Feng alone, Kang Shixiang unexpectedly felt a sense of apprehension.

’This shouldn’t be happening. I am an Elder of the Xuanhuang Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall. No matter how you look at it, I shouldn’t be afraid of Zou Feng…’

But even as he thought this, Kang Shixiang had to keep psyching himself up. ’A Fourth Grade against a Fifth Grade. I still have the advantage!’

’I can win!’

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