Chapter 475 - 457: Night Crow Roar

Far off in the darkness, Feng Han’s figure was hidden inside a house, secretly observing the activity ahead.

After hearing the withered man’s words, he snorted derisively in his heart.

’What the hell do you know!’

’That Su Yu is a chosen one. So what if his Realm is low?’

’Monstrous talents like him always fight above their level. With your damned arrogant villain act, aren’t you just marching to your death?’

’Besides, Su Yu can even summon heavenly thunder. When you can’t beat him, he’ll just call down a bolt. Let’s see how arrogant you are then!’

’And who knows what’s wrong with that Formless Earth King, insisting on creating this huge thundercloud. Isn’t this just creating a home-field advantage for Su Yu?’

The mere thought of the heavenly thunder’s power made Feng Han shrink back. He’d been struck by it twice already. Now, even the sound of thunder would jolt him, a grand master at Muscle Forging Realm Perfection, awake from his dreams.

Then again, from another perspective, he was a miracle in his own right for surviving two strikes of heavenly thunder.

The withered man walked faster and faster, his steps taking him into the curtain of rain as his figure blurred.

In the next moment, his form had completely merged with the deep, rainy night. Only a dark afterimage remained, tearing through the rain curtain as he instantly appeared before Su Yu.

"Die!"

The explosive shout was like a crack of thunder.

The withered man spread his five fingers, the Great Tendons on his palm bulging. Like a goshawk diving from the heavens, his claws aimed straight for Su Yu’s head!

"BOOM!"

Before the claw strike arrived, a Gang Wind preceded it!

Within a half-zhang radius, the dense raindrops suddenly froze, then shot toward Su Yu from all directions like fine needles, accompanied by sharp, piercing whistles.

The move was terrifying, turning even the rain into weapons. Its might completely surpassed the level of Muscle Forging Realm Perfection.

If one of the Great Commanders from the Public Security Bureau were to face this, they would likely be injured, unable to block the attack!

However, Su Yu’s expression was calm. He activated his Celestial Thunder Step, moving as if treading on lightning. Without stirring so much as a gust of wind, his figure dodged the dense barrage of rain.

’So fast!’

A flicker of astonishment crossed the withered man’s eyes. He hadn’t expected the boy’s speed to be so incredible.

But he reacted quickly. As his move missed, the dense rain needles struck the ground, creating a rapid-fire PATTERING sound.

He then twisted at the waist and thrust out another claw, blocking Su Yu’s saber strike coming from the rear flank.

"CLANG!"

A strike from the razor-sharp Mo Yuan Saber had failed to sever his "eagle claw," instead producing the sound of metal clashing.

Su Yu’s eyes narrowed. His gaze fixed on the bulging Great Tendons on the man’s palm, and he immediately understood.

’That must be the refinement of Great Tendons, a step beyond Jiao Tendons. The power and defense it grants are clearly stronger!’

"Good kid! Such a powerful saber force! I underestimated you!"

Their first exchange ended in a near-stalemate, which greatly shocked the withered man.

’I thought I could take him down in one move, but I almost stumbled on what should have been an easy win.’

’To think he can match my Middle Dragon Tendon strength while only at the Jiao Tendon Realm... this person is a top-tier genius!’

’All the more reason to kill him today!’

The killing intent in his eyes surged. His Qi and Blood churned violently as his Great Tendons twisted, and his withered body swelled in an instant.

This was especially true for his arms. Semi-translucent, jade-colored Great Tendons bulged like coiling Flood Dragons, and his five curved fingers glinted coldly in the rainy night.

"BANG!"

He stomped on the pooled water, and his figure closed in once more.

This time, he struck with two claws simultaneously, attacking Su Yu’s vitals from above and below. One aimed to crush his throat, while the other sought to tear out his heart!

Not only were these two strikes shockingly powerful, but their angles were also incredibly tricky, sealing off all of Su Yu’s possible blocking routes.

The rain falling between them was torn into a thick white mist by the eagle claws, which then evaporated and obscured Su Yu’s vision.

It had to be said that the withered man was not only incredibly strong but also extremely experienced in combat.

If an ordinary opponent had faced such a blow, they would have been utterly at a loss for how to respond.

But when Su Yu saw this attack, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his heart began to pound faster.

It was the thrill and excitement of meeting a worthy opponent.

In an instant, relying on his combat instincts and experience from countless life-or-death battles, he made a bold choice.

Instead of retreating, he advanced. His right hand tightened around the hilt of the Mo Yuan Saber, and he swung it upward with explosive force, countering with a Demon Ape Leaps the Abyss.

The saber’s edge flashed like lightning, and the gale it created instantly dispersed the misty rain. Then, the long blade simultaneously blocked both the upper and lower claw attacks.

"CLANG!"

Sparks flew!

The powerful blow was once again blocked by Su Yu.

However, the withered man immediately changed his move. His left eagle claw slid down the saber’s edge, kicking up a shower of sparks, and seized the opportunity to grab Su Yu’s wrist!

"Demon Blade Crosses the River!"

Su Yu also changed his move in an instant. With a flick of his wrist, the Mo Yuan Saber swept out horizontally, like a Demon Ape blocking a river. It not only batted away the man’s grasping eagle claw but also sent him staggering back with a clang.

The withered man’s fingers went numb, and his heart filled with growing shock and anger.

’This Su Yu looks young, but his combat experience is so rich. His combat instincts, in particular... they’re making me a little scared.’

’If this drags on, this fight that I thought was a sure thing tonight might actually go wrong.’

’Especially since Su Yu just killed dozens of my men a moment ago. Now they’re no match for those Security Guards.’

’I can’t drag this out any longer!’

His heart hardened. His figure lunged forward again, sticking close to Su Yu and refusing to let go.

’Since my opponent is a saber master, I’ll just tie him up and give him no chance to use his skills!’

This withered man was a true combat expert. He closed the distance with his troublesome Eagle Claw Technique, instantly sticking to Su Yu like a stubborn plaster.

"CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG..."

The two exchanged dozens of blows in the span of a few breaths, the night sky constantly lit by astonishing sparks.

Not only was the withered man’s Eagle Claw Technique incredible, but he had also cultivated some kind of close-quarters combat Martial Arts. He would periodically attack Su Yu’s lower body with leg techniques, making him very difficult to deal with.

But Su Yu’s overall strength was even more astonishing. He had no weaknesses whatsoever—this was the benefit of having achieved Breaking Limit in multiple Martial Arts.

Whether it was the Swaying Forest Step he had cultivated from the White Ape Fist or the short-range evasive footwork inherent to the Seven Fiends Thunder Collapse Step, he could handle it all with ease.

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +24]

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +18]

[Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level +22]

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Fighting this withered man was causing his Demon Ape Demon-Vibrating Saber Skill Level to skyrocket.

After a series of exchanges, the withered man found himself at a disadvantage again. Not only had he failed to injure Su Yu even once, but he himself had been struck by Su Yu’s saber several times, and his strength was rapidly declining.

His expression grew uglier and uglier, and the shock and rage in his heart intensified.

’Impossible! What kind of monster is this?!’

’I’m at the Middle Dragon Tendon Realm, I’ve painstakingly trained my Eagle Claw Technique for decades, and my Shadowless Divine Leg is at a masterful level, yet I’m being suppressed by a kid who’s fighting above his own Realm?’

’Is this kind of talent really something a place like Black Stone City can produce?’

’Lord Earth King once said that Black Stone City was unusual, that it once produced a great figure and possesses a deep foundation and great fortune... but this kid is just from the measly Outer City. How can he be so astonishing?’

’Dammit, the people in the Inner City should be making their move by now. If I can’t take him down, I’ll be severely punished when I get back tonight!’

’I’ll have to use that move!’

A sinister glint flashed deep in the withered man’s eyes. The next moment, he lunged forward again.

He thrust a claw violently toward Su Yu’s throat. The attack looked the same as before, but it concealed a profound secret.

He quietly activated the power he had kept hidden for so long, planning to unleash it at the very moment they clashed.

His power was a sonic Spiritual Attack called Night Crow Roar!

This move was extremely insidious. Used at a critical moment, it would surely catch an enemy completely off guard!

’All I need is one instant! That will be my chance to turn the tables!’

"CLANG!"

Su Yu blocked his opponent with another slash of his saber. But in that exact instant...

"CAW!"

The man let out a bizarre cry, and a sound like an old crow on a gravestone echoed through the night.

The nearby Martial Artists from the Black Lotus Sect and the Flying Feather Guard, friend and foe alike, all felt their ears ring and stood stunned on the spot.

A peculiar look flashed deep in Su Yu’s eyes. His body paused, as if he’d been frozen for a moment by the sonic wave.

A savage grin immediately flashed across the withered man’s face. He shot both claws out, grabbing for Su Yu’s throat.

’Haha! I’ve killed countless opponents with this trick. Kid, a genius like you will also die by my hand today!’

His eyes seemed to see the image of Su Yu’s throat being snapped, and he grew faintly excited.

Killing such a genius would surely be a battle worth boasting about!

However, in the next moment, Su Yu’s mouth opened slightly, and he uttered a golden Buddhist syllable.

"OM!"