"The Master of Life and Death, with his fierce nature, should come over once he sees the message."
After sending the message, Jiang Chen began to wait quietly.
It was already past eleven at night, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky.
However, after nearly ten minutes, there was still no response from the other side.
"This guy... didn't respond?"
Jiang Chen muttered to himself, too lazy to wait any longer, planning to log off and rest.
He had a competition to attend in the morning.
Jiang Chen logged off from the game right where he stood.
Just seconds after he logged off, several figures emerged from the teleportation array at the city gate.
It was the group led by the Master of Life and Death.
"Where is he?"
The Master of Life and Death stepped out of the city gate, quickly scanning the surroundings. Despite it being night, the moonlight was bright, making everything clearly visible.
There was no sign of Jiang Chen.
"Boss, let's look around nearby."
The mage in the group, called Magic Apprentice, was about to lead the assassin, One Slash, One Kill, outside the city gate to search.
"No need."
The Master of Life and Death glanced at his friend list; the name "Mortal World" was already gray. "He's logged off!"
"What does that mean, playing us?"
Magic Apprentice frowned.
"We were only delayed for a few minutes. Could it be that Mortal World only talks big and doesn't dare to face the boss?"
One Slash, One Kill flattered without leaving a trace.
Then, he looked at One Arrow, One Heart, who was still a bit upset, and said, "I really don't know what's so great about this Mortal World. In terms of combat power, the boss is top-notch, not inferior to him at all. How does that saying go, not seeing the true face of Mount Lu, and then..."
"Only because I'm in the mountain."
Magic Apprentice added.
"Right, you're just standing inside and can't see clearly. The boss is handsome and strong..."
One Slash, One Kill continued to chatter.
"Enough!"
The Master of Life and Death interrupted with a shout.
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He glanced at One Arrow, One Heart, who was silent with his head down, clearly not in a good mood.
"No matter what Mortal World means, I will crush his arrogance!"
The Master of Life and Death said coldly, half-closing his eyes, "And as for Qian Xingtianxia, I'll make him regret issuing that bounty!"
"Qian Xingtianxia!"
One Slash, One Kill suddenly shouted.
"Hmm? No need to repeat."
The Master of Life and Death frowned.
"No, boss, he's at the city gate!"
One Slash, One Kill pointed ahead and shouted urgently.
"What?"
The Master of Life and Death immediately looked in the direction pointed.
Two figures, a man and a woman, walked out from inside the city gate.
They were Qian Xingtianxia and Late-night Fairy.
"Looks like it wasn't a wasted trip!"
The Master of Life and Death smirked and quickly charged towards Qian Xingtianxia, who had just exited the city gate.
Meanwhile.
Qian Xingtianxia hadn't noticed the group at all, still chatting casually, "We're missing a mage in the team, leveling efficiency is low. Let's train for another half an hour today, then rest."
"Okay, I'm really sleepy too."
Late-night Fairy nodded in agreement.
Suddenly.
A figure rushed to a spot not far in front of them.
"Master of Life and Death!"
Seeing the newcomer, Qian Xingtianxia's eyes narrowed, immediately switching off peace mode, gripping his greatsword tightly.
"Charge!"
The Master of Life and Death, upon closing the distance, used a [Charge] skill to dash forward, following up with a slash!
-385! (Critical Hit)
A damage number appeared above Qian Xingtianxia's head.
"Such high damage!"
"Such high defense!"
The two shouted almost simultaneously.
Qian Xingtianxia didn't expect his excellent defensive gear to still lose nearly 400 health in one hit!
The Master of Life and Death also didn't expect his usual five to six hundred damage on monsters to be so reduced on the opponent!
"Mountain Splitting Slash!"
Taking advantage of the Master of Life and Death's attack gap, Qian Xingtianxia wielded his sword with both hands, delivering a powerful slash!
This was his two-star skill, [Mountain Splitting Slash], dealing 100%~200% damage to enemies within two meters in front.
The closer to the center, the higher the damage.
The Master of Life and Death quickly retreated, avoiding the center of the slash, but a small crack appeared on the ground.
He was still hit by the edge of the crack, a damage number appeared:
-212!
"Such speed!"
Qian Xingtianxia was shocked, immediately stepping forward, sweeping his greatsword from left to right.
A crescent-shaped arc of light appeared on the blade.
This was [Crescent Slash], dealing double damage to enemies within three meters in front!
"You think Crescent Slash can hit me?"
The Master of Life and Death sneered, swiftly sidestepping to dodge the attack.
He moved to Qian Xingtianxia's side, countering with the same Crescent Slash!
-509!
A terrifying damage number appeared above Qian Xingtianxia's head.
His health was down to about a third!
"How can he be so strong!"
Qian Xingtianxia was shocked, shouting, "Heal me!"
Immediately, Late-night Fairy raised her staff, casting a healing spell.
She restored over three hundred health to Qian Xingtianxia.
Suddenly, a mocking voice whispered in her ear, "This is a duel, beautiful!"
Unbeknownst to her, an assassin had stealthily approached Late-night Fairy, a dagger with afterimages stabbing quickly.
And it was a triple stab!
-215!
-199!
-210!
In just one second, three damage numbers appeared above Late-night Fairy's head, her health bar emptied!
She was instantly killed by the assassin's burst skill [Shadowless Combo]!
Without even a chance to speak, Late-night Fairy fell to the ground.
She only saw an assassin named One Slash, One Kill smiling at her!
"Damn it!"
On the other side, Qian Xingtianxia, not receiving further healing, also noticed this scene, cursing loudly.
With his support down, he was now fighting alone.
Though he was only facing the Master of Life and Death.
And their attack and defense stats weren't too different, but the opponent's speed was ridiculously fast, and his skills were clearly superior.
Though he didn't want to admit it, the opponent was indeed stronger!
Qian Xingtianxia was struggling to hold on.
"Weren't you going to kill me? Come on, do it!"
The Master of Life and Death, seeing Qian Xingtianxia's low health, didn't attack but taunted while moving.
"Bastard!"
Qian Xingtianxia was furious but helpless.
He only had three hundred health left, the opponent could finish him with one strike, but he just wouldn't do it!
And whenever he tried to heal, the Master of Life and Death would attack, keeping his health low!
It was blatant humiliation!
"I told you, money is useless, you're just meat on the chopping block now, at my mercy!"
The Master of Life and Death taunted continuously, smiling cruelly, "How about I give you three seconds to run, see if I can catch you?"
He relished the thrill of dominance.
"Run, my ass!"
Qian Xingtianxia swung his sword down.
"Useless, you can't kill me, trash!"
The Master of Life and Death smiled slightly, dodging the attack.
His movement speed was indeed fast, his positioning excellent.
Dodging left and right, normal attacks couldn't touch him.
"Just wait, someone will come to take your life!"
Qian Xingtianxia roared.
"Heh!"
The Master of Life and Death sneered, confidently saying, "The someone you're talking about, is it Mortal World? Do you think I'd be afraid of him?"
"If he were really here, you wouldn't last a second!" Qian Xingtianxia gritted his teeth.
"I really wish he'd come now, see if I don't kill him!"
The Master of Life and Death said coldly, his expression fierce.
Just as he finished speaking!
Not far from the two, about four or five meters away, a faint white light flashed.
Then a figure appeared out of thin air.
Qian Xingtianxia was initially stunned, then his face lit up with joy, shouting, "Mortal World!"
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