Chapter 1170: Chapter 1159: Zhang Daolin vs. Nalan Invincible
“Oh?”
Zhang Daolin’s old eyes narrowed slightly. Earlier, he also heard those clan members of the Nalan Family loudly discussing that Nalan Invincible was at the Peak of the True Origin Realm, possessing the strength of a Half-step Aerial Mastery.
However, what they say and what Nalan Invincible himself says have completely different effects.
Zhang Daolin knows there is still a gap between his realm and Nalan Invincible’s.
Nevertheless, he remains unperturbed.
Because throughout the whole Jianghu, killing across realms is no longer a rare occurrence.
If a True Qi Realm expert with rich combat experience exerts their full strength, there is indeed a high chance of killing an inexperienced Object-Manipulating Realm rookie.
Such examples are ubiquitous in the Jianghu.
From the previous fight, it could be seen that among those of the same realm, when the Ning Family battled the junior disciples of the Nalan Family, they were always advancing bravely, without any rivals.
What does this indicate?
It seems that these clan members of the Nalan Family have had very few actual combat opportunities in the Jianghu.
Compared in this way, how strong can Nalan Invincible really be?
In comparison to my combat experience as a pirate? Even ten Nalan Invincible would probably not be my match, right?
Thinking of this, Butler Zhang Daolin silently smirked with disdain, “To tell the truth, my realm is not very high, I have already completed the Intermediate Stage of the True Origin Realm, just lacking an opportunity to step into the Peak, but this bottleneck has been hard to break through for a long time. I truly wish to find a master, to break through this shackle in a deadly fight.”
“Just an Intermediate Stage of the True Origin Realm dares to challenge me in single combat? Know your place.”
Nalan Invincible’s lips curled slightly, clearly dismissing Butler Zhang.
There is still a small realm difference, what do you have to kill me?
“Zhang Daolin, I will speak with facts and use this cold sword to show you that the gap in realms is insurmountable.”
“Is that so? That just means you are ignorant and inexperienced.”
Zhang Daolin had lost patience. Continuing to drag on, daylight was about to break, and time was running out.
In the face of such a crisis, the more efficiently he handled it, the more likely he was to earn the favor of the Third Young Master.
With this in mind, he shouted loudly, “Nalan Invincible, enough of the nonsense, watch as I cut you down with one stroke.”
“Such arrogance!”
Watching Zhang Daolin fiercely advance, Nalan Invincible also dragged his sword forward cautiously, taking small quick steps.
He knew, in this world, if someone with strength speaks arrogantly, they certainly have valor and strategy, not to be ignored.
He was also getting older, so the best strategy was to kill Zhang Daolin in one strike without injury.
With a bang.
The Ghost Head Saber and sword collided, like the roar of a tiger and the cry of a dragon, with both men at the center, True Qi permeated the air, yellow dust swept skyward.
Both sides raised their hands slightly, squinting their eyes, as they resisted the surge of True Qi.
“Hehe, Zhang Daolin, you really have some skills.”
This move came fast and left fast, in the instant the two crossed paths, they used the rebound force to retreat, staring at each other.
Nalan Invincible’s heart tightened, beginning to re-evaluate Zhang Daolin, “This guy can actually fight evenly with me despite a small realm gap, which is quite remarkable, also indicating that this former pirate is not made of clay, he has some real skills.”
Zhang Daolin’s lips curved, sneering coldly, “This is just the beginning, take another strike of my Ghost Head Saber.”
Swoosh…
The saber moved with his body, slicing through the air in a perfect arc. Zhang Daolin, using the Ghost Head Saber as the arrowhead, launched a fierce attack on Nalan Invincible.
“Old thing, show your true strength, or else today next year will be your death anniversary.”
“Shouldn’t I be the one saying that?”
Nalan Invincible remained unafraid, charging forward to meet the challenge.
The two soared in the air as their blades clashed, the high-pitched sound hurting the onlookers’ ears.
With a boom.
Under the gaze of both sides, both men were blasted flying in mutual collisions, visibly revealing the strength disparity.
Only to see Nalan Invincible retreat five or six steps before stabilizing.
While Butler Zhang retreated over a dozen steps before barely stabilizing himself.
Butler Zhang finally understood, it seems this Nalan Invincible is not merely an empty title, his combat experience is extremely rich, indeed he holds his own or even surpasses me.
His eyes narrowed, becoming serious, he no longer attacked Nalan Invincible wildly, but began to circle around.
The Ghost Head Saber swung to the left, then right, seemingly aimless but actually searching for the right attack direction, a flaw in Nalan Invincible.
However, not long after, he was disappointed.
As a master at the Peak of the True Origin Realm, Nalan Invincible stood there as steady as Mount Tai, perfect in both attack and defense, leaving no openings.
“Zhang Daolin, stop wasting your efforts. If this fight continues, you will end up dead and forgotten, your lifelong reputation ruined, not worth the cost. I give you a chance to take your own life, seize it.”
“Take your own life, your ass!”
In the face of such humiliation, Zhang Daolin’s old face flushed, yelling as he charged at Nalan Invincible, no longer maintaining his previous calm.
This lack of calm allowed Nalan Invincible to spot a flaw.
Nalan Invincible moved as quick as thunder, fast as lightning, in an instant dodging left, right, forward, backward, encircling Zhang Daolin like a phantom.
Watching this bizarre scene, everyone was dumbfounded, not daring to breathe a word.
The movement pattern resembled Earth orbiting the Sun, the Moon orbiting Earth—each following their own path yet never colliding.
Zhang Daolin’s pupils shrank, realizing he had met a formidable foe, feeling as if he were a fighter jet locked on by a missile, on the brink of a plane-wrecking crisis.
In this moment, Zhang Daolin instead became calm.
However, Nalan Invincible was even more composed than him.
At the instant Zhang Daolin steadied himself, he chose to strike decisively.
Swoosh…
Blood sprayed as Zhang Daolin’s arm was slashed, a cut deep enough to see the bone, blood gushing like a fountain.
If Zhang Daolin hadn’t dodged in time, his head might have been lost.
“Hiss…”
Both sides’ lineups were frozen silent, gazing on keenly, eyes filled with thick shock.
Taking advantage of the moment, Nalan Invincible shouted rationally, “Children, retreat quickly, I will hold the rear.”
“Hey!”
In the eyes of those younger Nalan Family members, Nalan Invincible suddenly appeared majestic, so heroic, able to shield them from the wind and rain.
“As expected of the Ning family’s seed, the Second Master is truly righteous.”
“Time will reveal a horse’s strength, as adversity shows a true heart, a strong wind tests the resilient grass, chaos reveals loyal ministers, this is a real example.”
“Stop spouting nonsense, run quickly. The faster we run, the less pressure on the Second Master, everyone should consider from a heartfelt perspective.”
“Right, right, hurry and run.”