850: Chapter 839: Escaped!
850: Chapter 839: Escaped!
It was unclear how much time had passed.
Finally, as Gerwood began to feel weary, Ning Fan’s movements came to a stop.
Gerwood instantly realized the situation, quickly pulling away from him, afraid that Ning Fan might approach him again at any moment.
The sky was gradually darkening, and night was about to fall.
This road was rarely traveled, and the two had been fighting for over an hour now, yet not a single car had passed by.
For Ning Fan, this was actually a good thing.
He didn’t want any innocent bystanders to get involved; otherwise, he wouldn’t have had the capacity to save anyone at this moment.
Both men were now looking somewhat disheveled.
After fighting for so long, the duel ended in a tie, a result neither side could accept.
For Ning Fan, failing to settle the matter of life and death meant the battle had to continue.
As for Gerwood, his thoughts were similar, though he lacked Ning Fan’s determination.
Although Ning Fan’s actions had stirred Gerwood’s bloodlust, he still hadn’t decided to stay and fight to the end.
At this point, he was more inclined to temporarily retreat and seek another opportunity.
But looking at Ning Fan’s attitude now, Gerwood didn’t believe he would willingly let him leave.
Gerwood no longer wanted to keep tangling with Ning Fan.
This situation wasn’t leading anywhere, unless he was truly prepared to risk mutual destruction.
Otherwise, trapping Ning Fan here would be extremely challenging!
As things stood now, neither side could defeat the other, but Gerwood had already formed the intention to retreat…
“Asura, I have to admit you’re incredible.
You’ve far exceeded my expectations and given me quite the surprise!”
Gerwood seemed to be sighing in admiration.
As he gazed at Ning Fan, his eyes carried a trace of approval—a recognition of Ning Fan’s power.
But Ning Fan took this sentiment with disdain.
The enemy’s praise, especially Gerwood’s, was something he neither needed nor cared for.
What he desired was victory—a decisive win that included Gerwood’s head.
Gerwood’s exceptional strength had left a deep impression on Ning Fan.
Someone this formidable was a significant threat to him.
If given the chance, Ning Fan would seize this moment to eliminate him.
Yet, what Ning Fan hadn’t anticipated was Gerwood’s inclination to temporarily retreat.
This was an unexpected development.
In Ning Fan’s view, Gerwood was a man sent by Umbrella, tasked with killing him.
This implied an unwavering resolve to see the mission through.
Nonetheless, as the tasked assassin, Gerwood now hesitated, though he shouldn’t have.
Even if Konstantin were to learn the full details of today’s events, there would certainly be repercussions.
But Gerwood wasn’t concerned about Umbrella’s stance.
He was factoring in the lack of preparation for this encounter.
Ning Fan’s strength had exceeded his imagination, convincing Gerwood to retreat temporarily and plan for a future ambush instead.
One side was rationalizing how to keep their opponent there, while the other was scheming how to escape.
Their strategies were worlds apart—a complete contradiction.
Gerwood’s eyes flashed with realization as he remembered the TNT.
If used properly, the explosives might turn into an invaluable ally—not to defeat Ning Fan, but at least to secure a smooth retreat.
With a plan now forming in his mind, Gerwood worked swiftly.
A simple strategy quickly took shape inside his thoughts.
Nothing would deter him from acting on his current plan—not Ning Fan, who remained unaware of his intentions.
If Ning Fan had known, he would have risked injury to ensure Gerwood was stopped.
Ning Fan understood all too well that letting Gerwood escape would bring major trouble in the future.
But fate had other ideas.
As Gerwood’s moves suddenly became mysterious and unpredictable, Ning Fan mistakenly believed Gerwood was about to unleash his ultimate technique.
He became wary and was slowly lured closer to the TNT setup by Gerwood’s cunning.
On either side of the road lay a substantial amount of TNT, which Gerwood had buried earlier.
Initially, he hadn’t intended to use it—it had seemed entirely unnecessary.
The explosives were merely meant as a surprise for Ning Fan, a response to this morning’s skirmish.
No matter what, in this moment, the TNT had instead become Gerwood’s ticket to salvation.
If used effectively, the explosives might give Ning Fan an unexpected setback.
At this point, Ning Fan still had no inkling of Gerwood’s machinations.
He was momentarily distracted by Gerwood’s unusual maneuvers, caught off guard by the sudden shifts.
“Now’s the moment!”
Finally, Gerwood seized the perfect opportunity.
The corner of his lips curled upward as a chilling smile spread across his face.
Without hesitation, he pressed the TNT’s detonator and bolted toward the edge of the explosion zone.
BOOM!!!!!!!
Almost simultaneously with the TNT’s explosion, Ning Fan realized what was happening, his heart sinking.
In an instant, his figure was engulfed in flames.
A nearby white Range Rover was flipped onto the ground and swallowed by the ensuing fire.
The considerable amount of TNT detonated with deafening effect, sending massive shockwaves through the surrounding forest.
The immense energy left the earth trembling like a minor earthquake.
Gerwood didn’t pause to check the aftermath of his explosives.
He didn’t care whether Ning Fan had been taken out.
Such thoughts didn’t cross his mind.
Gerwood knew full well that someone like Ning Fan couldn’t be eliminated with something as straightforward as this.
His intention was solely to prevent pursuit—not a definitive kill.
A thick cloud of smoke rose into the air.
The burning vehicle spewed out rolling plumes of smoke, while the road on both sides was completely devastated by the TNT’s destruction.
The explosion was so loud that even those in the city could hear it.
Yet this massive display of fireworks would ultimately remain unseen by anyone except Gerwood and Ning Fan.
Emerging from the firelight, Ning Fan’s silhouette became visible.
His face, illuminated by the blaze, remained utterly emotionless—only carrying an icy wrath.
The explosion had inflicted no harm upon Ning Fan.
At the moment of detonation, he swiftly activated his True Qi Body Protection, shielding himself from the force and fragments of the blast.
Other than his somewhat ragged appearance, he remained unscathed.
But what provoked his anger was this: Gerwood had escaped—he had simply fled.
After the explosion, there was no sign of him.
Ning Fan hadn’t expected Gerwood to act with such decisiveness, getting away just like that.
To pull off such a calculated escape, Ning Fan was grudgingly impressed.
He couldn’t help but admit it: Gerwood’s strategy had earned his acknowledgment!