Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 403 - 0404 Hanging by a Thread (Thanks to Mercury Yabayuan for the reward)

Chapter 403: 0404 Hanging by a Thread (Thanks to Mercury Yabayuan for the reward)

Bai Xiong demonstrated the power of a legend, his speed and strength far surpassing Ye Qiu’s. Even with the assistance of the black Qi, Ye Qiu was still no match for him.

Facing the menacing pair, Ye Qiu, unwilling to be captured without a fight, could only engage in a desperate battle.

"This is the difference in strength. Although I don’t know what that black Qi on you is, I can clearly tell you it won’t save you," Bai Xiong said after a palm strike, his face slightly proud. In his view, a martial artist of the True Qi realm, no matter how skilled, could not possibly be his opponent.

This was the strong confidence Bai Xiong had developed since becoming a legend, relying on his own strength to traverse the world and clear obstacles for the Kondjigr family.

"Talk is cheap. If I were to break through to the legendary realm, I’d beat you with one hand!" Ye Qiu retorted. Even though his strength was inferior, he disapproved of Bai Xiong’s arrogant demeanor.

"Hmm," Bai Xiong snorted, "Still stubborn on the brink of death. Seems I’ll have to beat you until you submit."

Bai Xiong advanced with large strides, and Ye Qiu no longer used the Kusanagi Sword. He wasn’t a master of swordsmanship. Using a sword against ordinary experts was one thing, but it put him at a disadvantage against an expert like Bai Xiong.

Switching from sword to fist, Ye Qiu went up courageously.

Contempt flickered in Bai Xiong’s eyes. He raised his hand, striking a palm that roared like the wind. The power of the beast accompanied the palm, unleashing a tremendous force that instantly overwhelmed Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu stomped his feet, threw punches vigorously, breaking through the coverage of Bai Xiong’s beastly power, and somersaulted in the air, ready to trade fist for fist.

"Foolhardy!"

With a disdainful smile, Bai Xiong smacked upwards and instantly, their fists and palms clashed.

Ye Qiu poured True Qi and black Qi into his punch all at once. The forces, distinct in nature, stimulated his meridians like thousands of needles piercing through, as he clenched his teeth, enduring the pain and resolutely continued to drive both powers.

Bai Xiong was slightly surprised that Ye Qiu wasn’t sent flying immediately and was putting up a standoff. Soon, he discovered the reason— as their powers collided, the formidable beastly power felt the force from Ye Qiu’s fist trying to break through and injure Bai Xiong.

"A cornered beast still fighting, but all your struggles still won’t change your inevitable death," Bai Xiong said lightly. At the same time, he stomped on the ground, instantly increasing the power in his palm. He didn’t believe that using five layers of his power wouldn’t be enough to suppress Ye Qiu.

"Bang!"

Ultimately, Ye Qiu couldn’t resist Bai Xiong’s continued powerful attack and was propelled backward, taking more than ten steps back before finally stabilizing.

The hand that countered Bai Xiong hung limply; Bai Xiong’s power filled his arm, only suppressed and eroded by the black Qi, but left Ye Qiu temporarily unable to move it.

The power from Bai Xiong had been tremendous, causing Ye Qiu’s arm to go numb.

"The gap between True Qi realm and legendary realm is so vast," Ye Qiu said with a bitter smile. Despite all his efforts, he had been ineffective against Bai Xiong and had further injured himself.

"Will you continue to fight?" Bai Xiong asked lightly.

Ye Qiu tried to lift his arm. After several attempts, it still wouldn’t budge. Hearing Bai Xiong’s words, Ye Qiu looked up.

He said nothing, but after a bitter smile, the resolve in his eyes and fervent fighting spirit indicated he wasn’t ready to concede just yet.

The Bai Xiong before him was stronger than any opponent Ye Qiu had encountered. Even when faced with ten formidable foes, Ye Qiu had a fighting chance, but before Bai Xiong, his strength seemed like bubbles, bursting upon contact.

This opponent was too powerful; the gap in their strengths was too vast to bridge.

However, despite the apparent hopelessness, Ye Qiu still didn’t want to give up.

His heart of martial arts was ignited: A martial artist should stand to live, not kneel to die!

"Fight!"

Ye Qiu let out a low shout, soft yet filled with his resolve.

Ye Qiu took the initiative to attack. He sprinted with great force towards Bai Xiong, who, feeling too lazy to concentrate, handled Ye Qiu single-handedly.

He seemed to be mocking Ye Qiu, as he could now easily beat Ye Qiu with one hand.

In Ye Qiu’s mind, there were no thoughts except one: fight!

No matter how powerful you are, I still won’t yield. If you are the sky, I will pierce a hole through you; if you are the earth, I will dig you up three feet deep!

In an instant, Ye Qiu kept launching attacks while Bai Xiong stood still, merely watching as Ye Qiu continuously moved and struck, with Bai Xiong casually countering.

Five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes!

By the end of it, Ye Qiu was nearly powerless to throw a punch, yet he continued attacking.

At this moment, his True Qi was exhausted, the black energy around him had significantly decreased, and the black energy crystals in the reservoir of his Dantian had dimmed, almost losing all their lustre.

He was drained!

After nearly twenty minutes of frenzied attacks, Ye Qiu was gasping heavily, his attacking arm now as powerless as the other.

Similarly, his legs were as weak as his arms. Standing there, he relied solely on his sheer determination, letting large beads of sweat roll down his cheeks, enduring the acute soreness all over his body, yet he stubbornly remained standing, giving off an imposing aura as if he were supporting the heavens.

Bai Xiong’s expression showed a notable change; Ye Qiu’s unwavering will even made him turn pale.

He even thought that if Ye Qiu were to take the gene fluid, with that willpower, Ye Qiu might become an SSS-grade expert like himself.

Unfortunately, Ye Qiu was not him, and the Kang De Ji Er family would never keep Ye Qiu.

Bai Xiong shook his head, clearing the distraction from his mind in a flash.

"I’ve changed my mind, because of your persistence, I forgive your previous disrespect towards me," Bai Xiong suddenly said.

Hearing this, Ju Lu’s expression changed and he said sharply, "Bai Xiong, you’re insane, this man must die."

Bai Xiong shook his head. "I never said I wouldn’t kill him, just that I’ve decided to give him a quick death."

Upon hearing this, Ju Lu relaxed. Letting Ye Qiu go would certainly not appease the Kang De Ji Er family. Even if they were both SSS-grade experts, they did not wish to antagonize the Kang De Ji Er family. The longer they interacted with the family, the more they understood its fearsomeness; he definitely didn’t want Bai Xiong to impulsively drag them both into a pit of fire.

"Although you are a Martial Artist of the True Qi realm, I admire your will. Tell me, how do you want to die?" Bai Xiong walked up to Ye Qiu and spoke indifferently.

Ye Qiu showed no expression; he knew he couldn’t escape, and now he lacked the strength to continue fighting. Suddenly, he felt very indifferent about life and death.

In Bai Xiong’s eyes, he saw Ye Qiu smile at him, his row of bright white teeth gleaming, radiant like the moonlight.

"Since you won’t say, then I’ll grant you a swift death!"

Having said that, Bai Xiong pointed a finger, aiming straight at Ye Qiu’s temple, who had no strength left to counterattack!