Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 998: Chapter 997: Actually, Hu Gao Has Integrity

Faced with the reckless interference by Hu Gao at the last moment of Golden Strange Cloud’s arrogance, Golden Strange Cloud was furious almost to the point of erupting like thunder. But he was caught at his words by Hu Gao, this guy, making him fall for the trap. For the sake of his dignity and the reputation of the Jin family, Golden Strange Cloud had to suppress his anger and resist the urge to crush Hu Gao with a punch, standing coldly in place, waiting for this unreliable man, whom he couldn’t deal with, to finish his nonsensical speech.

The martial artists present were all feeling a bit surprised amidst their laughter and speechlessness. They felt that although Hu Gao was unreliable, nonsensical, and invoked a strong urge to pummel him, he was not a simple minded fool. On the contrary, he was very intelligent, able to let someone as wise and brave as Golden Strange Cloud fall for his trap, unable to deal with him, which was quite remarkable. Even those with stronger combat power than Hu Gao, who could engage in a duel with Golden Strange Cloud, wouldn’t necessarily be able to let Golden Strange Cloud suffer defeat.

Hu Gao now caught the handle on Golden Strange Cloud, and it’s obvious that anyone can see that Hu Gao wanted to buy time, hoping to find a way to escape or win, because he could not defeat Golden Strange Cloud. However, except for Golden Strange Cloud’s disdainful sneer at Hu Gao, the others present did not have such thoughts. On the contrary, they felt Hu Gao was indeed courageous and resourceful. Knowing well that he couldn’t defeat Golden Strange Cloud, he still dared to come out and challenge. With Hu Gao’s Mid Martial Venerate cultivation, he realistically couldn’t possibly engage in a duel with Golden Strange Cloud. His maneuvering with wisdom was already quite impressive!

Bam!

Golden Strange Cloud struck, launching the Jin family’s Martial Arts Absolute Skill, Golden Fist, using one of the ultimate Secret Skills of the Golden Fist, the Wild Beast Golden Fist. This was the Martial Arts Divine Skill used during his battle with Tuoba Ye, abnormally powerful, carrying an absolute aura of oppression, aiming to Shock Kill Hu Gao. Clearly, Golden Strange Cloud was beyond enraged by Hu Gao, wishing nothing more than to crush Hu Gao with a punch. Now even though Hu Gao caught him at his words, saying he would self-terminate if he couldn’t kill Hu Gao with one punch, Golden Strange Cloud had no worry at all. He was confident, arrogant, and egotistical, believing with his cultivation realm, killing Hu Gao with one punch was only reasonable.

A light from the punch shook down, like a fierce beast from the primordial wilderness emerged. That tremoring and suffocating aura made Hu Gao’s heart sink, knitting his brows heavily and hurriedly retreating. He wasn’t foolish enough to lose his life here; it would be a great pity if he died here, as his ambition to woo beauties in the Ancient Martial World would absolutely fall through.

Swoosh!

As Hu Gao retreated, he quickly summoned the Jade Rope. He could only rely on this Martial Saint Treasure to protect himself. With his cultivation battle power, it was almost impossible to directly confront Golden Strange Cloud; that would be akin to suicide. He was also aware of this.

Under Hu Gao’s Martial Arts True Power, the Jade Rope rapidly twined into a disc, blocking in front of Hu Gao while he retreated quickly. In his heart, he lamented: Leader, oh leader, why haven’t you appeared yet? Brother is about to be crushed by a punch, damn it, dying at the hands of this beast Golden Strange Cloud is truly unwilling! Haven’t even touched Fairy Qing Chengyue’s fragrant hands yet, I cannot die in peace!

If the people present knew Hu Gao’s thoughts at this time, they would be speechless to the point of almost stumbling. At such a moment, at the brink of life and death, Hu Gao hoping Ye Tianchen would come to rescue him was one thing, but regretting he hadn’t touched Qing Chengyue’s hand was truly resolute - a death under the peony, even as a ghost, is romantic!

Boom!

Golden Strange Cloud used one of the strongest punch force Secret Skills of the Golden Fist, striking towards Hu Gao like releasing a primordial wild beast intending to shred Hu Gao into pieces. This punch solidly hit the Jade Rope Hu Gao used for defense. The world trembled, and Hu Gao was sent flying, like a kite with cut strings, covered in blood, visible dripping continuously down, this guy is probably severely injured, if not dead.

”Ultimately, Hu Gao could not withstand Golden Strange Cloud, couldn’t even take one of his punches...”

”Golden Strange Cloud’s cultivation realm, even if it hasn’t reached the Martial Saint Realm, probably can use the combat power of the Martial Saint Realm. Otherwise, Hu Gao with the Jade Rope protecting him couldn’t have been blown away like this by Golden Strange Cloud.”

”Hu Gao himself could not rival Golden Strange Cloud, having such courage to stand up and challenge Golden Strange Cloud, enraging him to the point of being powerless and infuriated, is far more impressive and gutsy than those young, outstanding martial artists who don’t dare to come out and fight Golden Strange Cloud!”

”That’s right, just a pity his strength was a bit lacking, alas, could Golden Strange Cloud really be here to reclaim the strong dominance of the Jin family, and like past generations of Jin family disciples, sweep across the three major Ancient Martial World young talents?”

”It seems the outcome is set, Hu Gao’s fate of heavy injury and mortal peril is certain, Golden Strange Cloud grows more arrogant and rampant.”

”Alas, even if Golden Strange Cloud now proclaims himself as the strongest young prodigy among the three major Ancient Martial Worlds, no one would dare challenge him, no one dared say anything. Though you and I may begrudge, we aren’t his match, confronting him is suicide. Even if there are old masters coming out to try to shock kill the arrogant Golden Strange Cloud, they must consider the unfathomable depth of the Jin family behind him... Golden Strange Cloud is indeed overwhelmingly dominant, he has won!”

The martial artists in attendance were all dissatisfied, infuriated by the arrogance of Golden Strange Cloud—his audacity and haughtiness made them furious. However, their combat power cultivation was not as strong as Golden Strange Cloud’s, and they were overwhelmed by his power. Despite their indignation and frustration, they dared not step forward to battle him, only able to be furious in silence.

”Mere ants, only capable of playing with words. In the face of absolute power, everything is futile. With one punch, I can smash you to smithereens,” Golden Strange Cloud said coldly, looking at Hu Gao, who had plummeted from the sky.

”Ah, I’m the most handsome, I can’t die, I cannot die here!”

Suddenly, Hu Gao’s incredibly unreliable words exploded out, astonishing Golden Strange Cloud and the onlookers. Could it be that Hu Gao wasn’t dead? He had clearly been like a corpse, plummeting down, covered in blood, severely injured beyond any chance of survival. How could he still have the strength to shout, let alone such absurd words?

Whoosh!

Hu Gao suddenly switched back from his falling stance, his entire body entwined with the Jade Rope, covered in blood, with his face smeared in it. Yet he laughed grinningly, looking at Golden Strange Cloud, he said, ”Sorry, but your combat power isn’t enough to kill me, Hu Gao. You should just end it yourself!”

”You... you actually blocked the most powerful secret skill of my Golden Fist? This...” Golden Strange Cloud asked, completely unable to believe it.

Truth be told, the fact that Hu Gao could take this punch without dying was something Golden Strange Cloud would never have anticipated. This also left the other martial artists present in disbelief. Golden Strange Cloud’s combat power cultivation was at least two stages higher than Hu Gao’s. In martial arts cultivation, a gap of one realm is a vast difference in power and not comparable at all, and the difference in cultivation realm between Golden Strange Cloud and Hu Gao was at least two realms. To shatter Hu Gao with one punch, using the most powerful slaughter skill of the Golden family’s Golden Fist, was expected. How could it have failed? Hu Gao was genuinely not as simple as he seemed...

”What does this count for? I could withstand even ten moves; even if I gave you a hundred moves, you couldn’t kill me. But first, you should end it yourself!” Hu Gao spoke, with blood constantly spewing from his mouth.

Golden Strange Cloud furrowed his brow, then burst into laughter, ”Hahaha, ants remain ants. The one blocking my punch wasn’t your power but your Martial Saint Treasure, the Jade Rope. If it hadn’t absorbed most of my punch’s power, you’d already be crushed to dust. Now, all the bones in your body are shattered, and your internal organs smashed. Within an hour, you will be dead with no remains left!”

Hu Gao gritted his teeth. Indeed, Golden Strange Cloud saw through him. This damn guy’s combat power and perception were both strong. Hu Gao was gravely injured all over, every bone fractured, and his internal organs severely damaged in varying degrees, with his energy and blood wildly surging and bleeding throughout. He could feel his life essence slipping away. In his current state, even immediate healing wouldn’t save him without Healing Saint Skill and Divine Medicine. It was only the power of the Jade Rope supporting his shattered body from collapsing like a pile of mush.

”Are you still not ending it yourself? Do you want to disgrace your Golden family’s name?” Hu Gao coldly looked at Golden Strange Cloud and asked.

”Hmph, ants with no strength want to kill me, Golden Strange Cloud, through such tactics? This is weak behavior. I can destroy you with just one finger!” Golden Strange Cloud snorted coldly.

”Are you planning on going back on your word and killing me? You can even disregard what you just said. It seems your Golden family is full of hypocrites and despicable scum!” Hu Gao sneered coldly.

”Shut up, ant. Watch me kill you!”

Bang!

Golden Strange Cloud threw yet another punch. He had broken his word, lost face, and was about to use this despicable method to shock kill Hu Gao. Hu Gao had truly reached his limit. To withstand even one punch from Golden Strange Cloud and not die immediately was quite remarkable. Now, he had no strength to resist, facing Golden Strange Cloud’s second punch, only waiting to die. He lamented internally, shouting, ”Boss, oh boss, why haven’t you come yet?” (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) and cast recommendation votes, monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)