NOVPUBChapter 489 -489: Behaving Toughly_1
鈥淭hat鈥檚 right.鈥 Xu Fan was not clear whether the newcomer was friend or foe, and thus his attitude was neither good nor bad, just indifferent.
鈥淵oung friend, you鈥檙e quite impressive.鈥
When Nan Bowan saw Xu Fan and the beautiful woman he was holding, he quickly realized Xu Fan had successfully rescued Xu Yixue and breathed a sigh of relief. However, his expression remained far from relaxed, instead turning rather solemn, 鈥淧rotector Xu, Minister Qian has brought people and they鈥檒l be here any moment. You should go meet them first, get as far away as you can, I鈥檒l hold off these two old fools.鈥
His strength was originally comparable to that of the Qiankun Twin Swords, and he could have taken on either one of them in a 1v1 fight, plus he had broken through after a period of seclusion, so facing either one alone would not be a problem, and he could even confidently gain the upper hand.
But now, the Qiankun Twin Swords were here together, and their combined attack was extremely formidable. It鈥檚 not just they who could take him alone; they could handle three or four Nan Bowans simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Knowing full well that he was no match for the Qiankun Twin Swords, he still wanted to buy time for Xu Fan to make a quick escape.
...
Such selfless sacrifice moved Xu Fan somewhat.
鈥淗eh heh鈥 Nan Bowan, have you gone senile?鈥 Qian Sword let out a sinister laugh and mocked, 鈥淵ou alone thinking of covering the rear? As if my brother and I are pushovers. Utterly arrogant!鈥
鈥淣an Bowan, it seems you still don鈥檛 understand the situation at hand. You鈥檙e going to die anyway, and yet you wish to save others? How noble of you. It鈥檚 just a shame that this day next year will be the anniversary of your death,鈥 Kun Sword also said chillingly.
鈥淚s that so? Then let this old man see what you鈥檝e got.鈥
With a cold snort, Nan Bowan looked around disdainfully, his aura surging tumultuously as he waved his hand, drawing in the Ice Element from the surrounding environment into the palm of his hand, causing a loud 鈥渃rackling鈥 noise.
In a flash, a sharp ice crystal longsword formed in his hand, spreading an intense coldness all around as the chill threatened to penetrate to the bone.
鈥淭he Frost Sword again? Can鈥檛 you come up with something new? It seems you鈥檙e still treading water,鈥 Qian Sword taunted.
潡堭潣凁潡答潟?co
鈥淏ig talk for someone who might twist his tongue in the wind. Care to try it out?鈥
Nan Bowan鈥檚 face was grim as he waved his longsword, releasing a blast of frost Sword Qi that headed straight for the top of Qian Sword鈥檚 head.
The Sword Qi was like a rainbow, turning the air it passed through into ice and frost.
Qian Sword did not even bother to raise his eyelids, simply sitting upright. He lifted his hand slightly and exhaled a beam of crimson-purple radiance from his palm.
鈥淏ang!鈥
Upon contact, the two forces erupted with a clanging boom, scattering a bright radiance all over the night sky as if it were daylight.
Once the radiance faded, the outcome of their clash seemed evenly matched.
However, since Nan Bowan was on the offensive, taking the initiative, while Qian Sword had casually blocked his sword strike, the advantage seemed to still be slightly in Qian Sword鈥檚 favor.
鈥淗mph, again!鈥
Nan Bowan, apparently unwilling to admit defeat and getting worked up, angled his longsword downwards, ready to charge forward.
鈥淯ncle Nan.鈥
At the sound, Nan Bowan turned his head, only to see Xu Fan still had not evacuated and immediately became anxious, shouting, 鈥淧rotector Xu, leave this place quickly, or soon there will be no chance.鈥
His tone was stern but concerned for Xu Fan鈥檚 well-being.
鈥淯ncle Nan!鈥
鈥淥ld Nan!鈥
At this moment, Qian Zongsheng and his group of five also arrived, gathering nearby.
Seeing the situation on the field, the five of them instantly became alert, watching the opposition warily, ready for battle.
Nan Bowan glanced at the group and said with a stern face, 鈥淭hey are the Qiankun Twin Swords, you鈥檙e no match for them. Take Protector Xu and leave quickly, I will cover the rear.鈥
鈥淥kay.鈥 The four grandmaster experts brought from the headquarters all responded in unison and then swooped toward Xu Fan.
However, Qian Zongsheng hesitated, staying where he was. He was very aware that the opposing top combat power exceeded their own and feared that Nan Bowan would not be able to withstand it, wanting to lend a helping hand.
But to his surprise, Xu Fan decisively declined, 鈥淯ncle Nan, since everyone is here to help me, how could I shrink back when it matters most?鈥
鈥淵oung man, you鈥檙e right, but it all depends on the situation,鈥
Nan Bowan advised earnestly, 鈥淲ith your talent, I believe it will take only a few years for you to become a Martial King, and then you can barely handle the current situation. But for now, it鈥檚 better to keep a low profile and preserve your strength, rather than losing your life and wealth due to recklessness.鈥
鈥淭hank you for the advice!鈥
Xu Fan stopped arguing. Since the other side did not understand him, he would prove himself with actions. He turned his head to Qian Zongsheng and said, 鈥淢inister Qian, please take care of Yixue; I鈥檝e decided to make a move.鈥
After saying this, he smiled cheerfully, his face the very picture of ease, as if the upcoming battle was merely a simple matter for him.
Qian Zongsheng nodded calmly and flew over, saying gravely, 鈥淥kay, I will take good care of her.鈥
With no worries left behind, Xu Fan told Xu Yixue to 鈥渞est assured鈥 and then stepped forward, his gaze landing on the Qiankun Twin Swords.
鈥淴u protector, how can you鈥︹€
Nan Bowan was infuriated by Xu Fan鈥檚 disregard for advice and began to shout, but his sentence was abruptly cut off, and he forgot how to close his gaping mouth.
Xu Fan, with a whoosh, flew out, leaving behind a trail of afterimages along the way.
The crackling sound of sonic booms spread out all around like ignited firecrackers, reaching everyone鈥檚 ears.
The strong wind generated sonic booms, which also possessed tremendous destructive power, kicking up dust and debris everywhere it passed.
On witnessing this, Qian Sword鈥檚 pupils suddenly contracted.
When facing Nan Bowan鈥檚 Frost Sword Qi, he was nonchalant, handling it with ease.
But Xu Fan鈥檚 terrifying speed and impressive momentum immediately drew his full attention. He circulated the True Qi within his body, preparing to strike.
He also glanced subtly at Kun Sword, their high level of tacit understanding allowing the latter to instantly comprehend Qian Sword鈥檚 intent.
Immediately, Qian Sword stretched out his withered right hand, raising it in front of his chest, where the reddish glow on his wristwatch circulated with restrained might, and he slapped outward.
By that time, Xu Fan was already close, unleashing a punch with a terrifying aura.
鈥淏oom!鈥
With a loud bang, the place of energy collision trembled the void itself.
The ferocious shockwave spread rapidly around, and Xu Fan burst out from the energy鈥檚 radiance, coming to a stop with a more solemn expression on his face.
In this exchange, he more so aimed to test the opponent鈥檚 strength, and the result was Qian Sword was stronger than he had anticipated.
Originally, Xu Fan thought that after cultivating the Chaos Genesis Technique and acquiring the Chaos Heaven-Opening Body, even relying on pure physical strength, he would be able to split mountains and shatter rocks.
But that elder opposite him had caught his punch head-on and remained unharmed, which was quite astounding.
Upon reflection, he quickly understood what was going on.
The attack from the opponent just now seemed to mix two streams of True Qi, indiscernible unless one looked carefully.
Two streams of True Qi鈥 Xu Fan raised his eyes to look at Kun Sword in another direction, a slight smile curving at his lips.
It turned out to be a combined attack technique, quite profound indeed, having transcended mere synchronized movements to reach a state where True Qi resonated and merged into one.
