Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 151: Chapter 69 Revenge!

Feeling the overwhelming murderous intent from Li Yelai, the Tattooed Man also showed delight, ”Very good, let us...”

Before he could finish speaking, Li Yelai had already approached with his spear in hand.

With the long spear swirling through the air to create a floral pattern, he Burst Stepped forward quickly, stabbing aggressively. His momentum was like a tidal surge!

Facing the enemy who had killed his comrades, Li Yelai responded with the fiercest of murderous intents, striking with a lethal move!

Single-handed Eighteen Strokes·Rhino Charge!

”Discard the trappings and enjoy the slaughter!” Even as Li Yelai closed in on him, the Tattooed Man continued to laugh heartily, the crimson tattoos on his body flickering as he swung his great blade simultaneously!

’Bang’

The collision of Spiritual Ability Weapons, imbued with Spiritual Energy, produced an explosive airflow and noise that erupted in the dim underground tunnel!

What followed was a continuous clanging of metal, with cold light and sparks flying in every direction.

The sound of the weapons tearing through the air turned into a deadly melody!

Li Yelai wielded the spear single-handedly, striking consecutively.

Single-handed Eighteen Strokes·Bee Swarm!

The Red Dragon Spear in his hand stabbed out rapidly, like a venomous snake striking.

The Tattooed Man, with a blade in each hand, wielded them skillfully around his head to precisely block each thrust.

Feeling the strength of the other’s blow, the Tattooed Man was astonished by Li Yelai’s power, given that he himself was an Awakened Spirit User of the Third Awakening True Martial Path.

He had been cultivated by the Ember Church with resources directed his way.

Could this Second Awakening Wanxiang Path fellow really match his own strength?

Why was his physique so formidable?

Moreover, the opponent’s weapon seemed to be no less than his own, also a C-grade Spiritual Ability Equipment.

A Second Awakening with such resources?

Indeed, the opponent’s gunsmanship and spear technique were terrifyingly strong. The combat prowess he had shown when slaughtering the Black Zombies was also particularly fearsome, making him one of the strongest Second Awakening he had ever seen. To be called a genius would not be an exaggeration; if he had been in the Church, such a talented believer might even be chosen as a divine servant.

It was quite understandable that he was being cultivated with attention by the officials!

’Very good, the Disaster Processing Department does have some discernment. They did not waste this man’s talents, so let me take the head of this genius as an offering to my Lord!’

Laughing boisterously, the Tattooed Man’s great blade was knocked aside by Li Yelai’s long spear, but he smoothly switched hands to hold the blade.

At the same time, he violently raised his right leg and stomped down on the ground.

As the Tattooed Man’s foot stomped down, Li Yelai, who was about to chop off his thigh, felt a sense of danger.

He decisively used Aerial Stepping to retreat explosively, more than ten meters away.

He saw the ground beneath the Tattooed Man’s foot crack open, and Li Yelai’s heart sank. Did that stomp really possess such power? Had he not used Aerial Stepping just now, he might have been injured by the vibrations, or fallen off balance due to the suddenly unstable ground, and been decapitated by that slash...

”Ability, huh?” Li Yelai regained his composure amidst his amazement, maintaining a ten-meter distance.

Indeed, it was one of the Tattooed Man’s abilities, the Third Awakening Ability of the True Martial Path, Shock Stepping Wave!

This allowed him to infuse Spiritual Energy and power into the ground, creating a strong area-wide vibration. If used by a captain-level Spiritual Ability User, a single stomp could shatter a high-rise building.

Truly an Awakened Spirit User of the Third Awakening, not so easily dealt with.

Li Yelai thought back to the male bodyguard from Red Dart Commerce that he had arrested before.

He too was an Awakened Spirit User, yet had not shown any particular strength before being captured.

Indeed, a Wild Spirit Ability User could not compare to one cultivated and resourced by the Ember Church.

This Tattooed Man could probably kill the bodyguard, who was also of the Third Awakening, in seconds.

He possessed superb knife skills, powerful abilities, top-notch Spiritual Ability Equipment...

’It’s not going to be easy.’ Li Yelai’s heart sank slightly, but his fighting spirit remained undiminished. From the previous exchange, it was clear that this fellow’s power was no greater than his own.

He was not without a chance of victory. He had to kill this man, to avenge that Dark Pile, as well as his other teammates!

”You react quite quickly!”

The Tattooed Man, seeing Li Yelai escape, could not help but laugh, ”It’s a pity, the Disaster Processing Bureau found you first. If you had joined the Church, you would have surely received more resources and guidance. Instead, you’re here, about to be beheaded by me!”

He truly felt regret; with the bizarre abilities and combat talent Li Yelai had shown, if he had been a believer of the Ember Church, how good would that have been.

Then, the great blade in his hand subtly glowed red, and with a casual swing, flames soared.

He had activated the ability on his Spiritual Ability Equipment, clearly preparing for a serious fight.

Li Yelai, on the other hand, took out the Silver Bell from his pocket, giving it a slight shake. As the crisp sound of the bell rang out, the Double Blade Knight materialized beside Li Yelai.

”A Summoning Item?” The Tattooed Man frowned, then relaxed, ”You really are highly valued, making you all the more worth killing!”

He was full of confidence, as a Third Awakening Spiritual Ability User, he was naturally not worried about both a Second Awakening and a Second Awakening Summoning Item.

Li Yelai did not respond, silently observing the weaknesses in the Spirit Equipment in the hands of the Tattooed Man. If he could break his weapon, his chances of victory would be greater.

But the weaknesses on the Spiritual Ability Equipment were elusive, hard to hit precisely in combat. He had to create an opportunity...

As Li Yelai pondered this, he once again held the spear with one hand.

The next second, both Li Yelai and the Double Blade Knight moved in unison.

The Double Blade Knight instantly Flash Bodied to the front of the Tattooed Man and, in his surprise, slashed down with both blades!

The Tattooed Man drew back a step, putting several meters between them to dodge the sudden attack, only to find the Double Blade Knight vanish and reappear right before him.

The blades turned from slashing to thrusting, aiming straight for the Tattooed Man’s chest.

This was the peril of the Double Blade Knight, who in life was a Knight from the Forbidden Zone, with highly sophisticated combat skills and response tactics. Normally, in practice sessions with Li Yelai, he had to be careful not to fall prey to his连环He attacked repeatedly.