【A slight change in the cloud vortex, thunder about to rumble! Dense rain-like footsteps tread on the barren earth, a swift wind-like figure streaks past the desolate walls.】

【Vastly different foundations, obvious disparity in combat strength. Kuang Zong Jian Ying didn't want a prolonged battle and, facing a fleeing opponent, unleashed a fierce killing move.】

The narration lagged slightly behind the actual events. After all, the system needed time to convert what was happening into words. So, by the time the description reached Feng Bujue's ears, Kuang Zong Jian Ying's attack was already upon him.

【Behold, Kuang Zong Jian Ying channeled qi into his blade, instantly causing the sword to radiate a chilling light. In the dim moonlight, shadows danced. In that breathless moment, the sword's radiance was the only movement, a stark concentration. As the fleeting clouds obscured the moon, plunging the earth into darkness, he struck!】

【Ha—Kuang Zong Jian Ying flashed forward, the distance of ten-odd steps vanishing in an instant. The first strike alone stirred up countless clangs and clashes. Beneath the mountain walls, in the desolate wilderness, the sound of swords was particularly chilling.】

At this moment, Kuang Zong Jian Ying used his title (Fast Sword Like Wind) skill [Hui Ying Zhan] (Radiant Shadow Slash).

【Name: Hui Ying Zhan (Radiant Shadow Slash)】

【Special Ability Type: Active】

【Consumption: 15% of Stamina Value limit, 15% of Spirit Energy Value limit】

【Effect: Instantly appears directly in front of a target within ten meters, gaining an 80% attack speed boost for three seconds. Cooldown time: ten minutes.】

【Note: A sword technique woven with light and darkness, incredibly fast and exceptionally dangerous, leaving enemies dazzled and caught off guard.】

When Kuang Zong Jian Ying suddenly appeared in front of Feng Bujue, the latter almost couldn't stop his momentum and crashed into the sword. Fortunately, Feng Bujue reacted quickly, instinctively dodging to the side while raising his pipe wrench to block.

The sword's edge struck and scraped against the pipe wrench, sparks flying, producing a clanging sound. However, Feng Bujue only managed to block the first sword strike, avoiding a vital point. In the process of passing by Kuang Zong Jian Ying, the latter's fast sword danced continuously, hitting Feng Bujue several times with the added attack speed, leaving wounds on his left thigh, left shoulder, and back, each with the [Bleeding] effect.

【A unique skill appears, Feng Bujue unveils his unique weapon, exhausting his abilities, cleverly manipulating the situation, dodging and fighting with miraculous movements! Every step is perilous, every step is dangerous! But the fleeting alertness cannot surpass the fleeting sword qi. The sword is like a net covering him, the blade radiates a ghostly light. Feng Bujue finds a gap to pass through, leaving behind a bloody storm.】

"They're really exaggerating! I'm almost getting killed, you know!" Feng Bujue continued running forward, indicating he hadn't given up. He was well aware that Kuang Zong Jian Ying's skill from earlier couldn't be used consecutively in a short time, otherwise his combat strength wouldn't be at level fifteen, but more like twenty-five.

【Cold eyes, icy gaze, movements like the wind. At the instant the moon revealed its brilliance, Kuang Zong Jian Ying turned around and gave chase, flicking his wrist to thrust—another attack!】

"Here it comes again?" Feng Bujue heard the narration, and the opponent's follow-up attack was already imminent, the sword tip almost touching his back.

【Kuang Zong roars domineeringly, the sword shadow narrates mercilessness. Ha! Yah!】

Having gotten to this point, Kuang Zong Jian Ying no longer felt embarrassed by the narration. He was actually enjoying it. This second move was his ordinary skill [Gong Bu Zhi Ci] (Arch Stance Straight Thrust). Taking advantage of Feng Bujue not yet pulling away, he could use this move to quickly close the distance and strike.

At this moment, Kuang Zong Jian Ying had basically figured out Feng Bujue's capabilities and felt reassured. Judging from the way Feng Bujue blocked during their close-quarters combat, he didn't seem to be a player specializing in Fighting. Although successfully escaping from Hui Ying Zhan was commendable, it was only that. With this speed, he couldn't possibly evade this sword, and the battle would end after this strike.

【The night is silent, only the whistling wind sweeps the cold shadows, the bloody shadow pierces the void. The decisive strike, surprisingly, misses!】

"How could this be?" Kuang Zong Jian Ying's expression changed when his skill missed. He saw Feng Bujue's speed suddenly increase, instantly creating a distance of several dozen meters, leaving behind a faint smell of blood in the air.

"Humph… as expected, it wasn't that simple. This kid was holding back." Kuang Zong Jian Ying actually smiled, his fighting spirit rising even higher.

【Seemingly on the verge of defeat, a moment of life and death! Feng Bujue suddenly uses a strange move, reborn, his nimble figure moving like lightning.】

Bang, bang, bang, bang…

Now that he had activated Spiritual Sense Gathering Technique, Feng Bujue wouldn't just run away. After creating some distance, he turned around, aimed at Kuang Zong Jian Ying in the distance, and started shooting, emptying a magazine in ten seconds.

"This kind of ranged attack is useless." Kuang Zong Jian Ying laughed, approaching again.

It wasn't that he had a passive skill that allowed him to ignore bullet attacks, but rather because his armor, including the hidden helmet, armor, and leg guards, all had refraction as their defensive attribute, and they were all of Fine quality. Pistol bullets were difficult to damage Kuang Zong Jian Ying with, unless the opponent's marksmanship was incredibly accurate, able to repeatedly hit the same spot, or directly hit his eyes and neck, otherwise it wouldn't break his defense.

Of course, using a Winchester within ten meters, or rifle bullets at long range, could still cause some damage. The problem was that Feng Bujue didn't have those conditions, and he wasn't a player who specialized in Shooting.

Removing the magazine and replacing it with the last one, Feng Bujue put the gun away.

"Hasty Repair is useless, Xiong Hai Zi's (Mischievous Child's) Lower Whip Kick can only be used on monsters, Juesheng Qianli (Decisive Victory From Afar) has no time to use, and it's meaningless to use in this kind of duel…" Feng Bujue thought to himself, "The only skill I can use is Spiritual Sense Gathering Technique, but he's not much better off…" Seemingly fleeing in panic, Feng Bujue was actually calmly analyzing the other party's situation at all times. "This guy has already used two active skills. The first move, teleportation plus attack, is very strong, probably his title skill, and the cooldown time won't end so quickly. The second move, even if it has no cooldown, is just a powerful thrust, which can be dodged."

Feng Bujue took out a small knife from his bag, holding it backward in his left hand, while his right hand still held the pipe wrench. "With the Casey Jones mask's boost, my Fighting specialization is D. His character level is the same as mine, and his Fighting specialization is at most D. Theoretically, his fighting ability is at the same level as mine. That's why I escaped his killing move without using any skills…" As he thought this, the opponent gradually approached. "Now that I've activated Spiritual Sense Gathering Technique, my maximum speed and strength must be above him. Besides, I brought a Survival Value Supplement. This battle… I can fight!"

【Wild sword sweeps and attacks again, Bujue returns with a furious wave! Hmm~ Ha! The two figures cross, exchanging moves.】

【The boundless sword opens the chaos, tempered a thousand times in the chest, sword qi and spiritual energy clash, for a time, victory and defeat are difficult to determine.】

Having seen the opponent's acceleration earlier, Kuang Zong Jian Ying was mentally prepared. Feng Bujue's counterattack was within his expectations. This time, he didn't fully attack, but first defended himself perfectly, then used some faster feints to restrain the opponent.

Perhaps based on years of combat intuition as a professional player, Kuang Zong Jian Ying vaguely felt that Feng Bujue's current state wouldn't last long. As long as he stalled, this person would collapse on his own.

【Feng Bujue faces a powerful enemy, ignoring the wounds on his body, fighting more bravely, his fighting spirit soaring, his joy unbridled. Ha!】

"Friend, not bad. Do you want to join our guild? I can introduce you." Kuang Zong Jian Ying fought him for a while, gradually adopting a completely defensive posture.

As the saying goes, an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous. At this moment, Feng Bujue wielded the knife and wrench, two short weapons, as fast as lightning, and his movement speed was also above his opponent's, fiercely attacking Kuang Zong Jian Ying non-stop.

On the surface, it seemed that Feng Bujue was suppressing the opponent, but in fact, the opposite was true. He was the one heading towards defeat.

This exchange of offense and defense reflected the huge gap in fighting strength between the two. Even with inferior speed and strength, Kuang Zong Jian Ying could remain undefeated by relying on his combat experience and superior skill. Feng Bujue, on the other hand, was rapidly consuming his Stamina Value and Survival Value in this unwinnable entanglement.

"No need. I don't want to encounter a guy like you a second time," Feng Bujue replied. This could actually be considered a compliment.

"Hehehe… Since you know you're going to lose, why bother persevering?" Kuang Zong Jian Ying said again.

Feng Bujue didn't answer, continuing his attack, not knowing what he was planning. His Stamina Value had been depleted by one-third in this brief exchange. His Survival Value was even worse. Even if his clothing could reduce the impact of the [Bleeding] effect by a little, the loss of Survival Value wouldn't stop completely. The damage from the previous attacks and the 2% consumption of Spiritual Sense Gathering Technique every five seconds had caused his HP to drop rapidly below 30%.

Facing an opponent like Kuang Zong Jian Ying, Feng Bujue dared not be careless in the slightest. If he waited until his HP dropped to 10% before replenishing, he might directly game over due to a mistake. Therefore, he used his first Survival Value Supplement when his Survival Value was at 30%.

"You're wasting items." Kuang Zong Jian Ying became more and more composed as he fought. He gradually became familiar with Feng Bujue's attack routines, so he started talking more. "I might as well be frank. Stalling won't do you any good. It will only benefit me more and more."

Feng Bujue said, "You're quite frank. In that case, I might as well be frank…" He suddenly stopped attacking and jumped back out of the fight.

【The wounded body, a battle with no chance of winning. Even if unwilling, what can be done.】

【The cold killing intent is still there, the fierce torrent of attacks has stagnated. Is this moment a desperate breath of the loser, or the burning determination of the last stand.】

"You think stalling is beneficial to you, and you're considering the problem from a combat perspective." Feng Bujue continued from what he was saying earlier, "But in fact, I also hope you can adopt a defensive posture and not rush to decide the outcome with me, because I also need time to think about the answer to the hidden mission."

The composure on Kuang Zong Jian Ying's face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Laughing at the vastness, shattering a thousand armies, strategizing the heavens, calculating cause and effect. Without awareness, without fear, lightly treating life and death, neither ghost nor god, like a mad demon." Feng Bujue recited his title, and then heard a system prompt:

【Hidden mission completed】

【You have obtained the exclusive Spirit Energy Weapon – Death Poker】

【The Spirit Energy Weapon is permanently bound to the player, cannot be traded, discarded, or destroyed, and does not occupy an inventory slot. It can be generated at any time by consuming 2% of the Spirit Energy Value limit. The weapon's attributes will grow with the player's level.】

Feng Bujue put away the two weapons he was holding. With a thought, white light gathered in his hand and quickly transformed into a deck of cards. His Spirit Energy Value also decreased accordingly, becoming 147/150.

He quickly reviewed the item's attributes and then deactivated Spiritual Sense Gathering Technique.

【Chanting poetry, gathering spiritual tides, extraordinary figure, vast aura.】

【Feng Bujue lightly raised two fingers, holding a Spirit Energy Weapon between them. Without form, without style, without offense, without defense, a stream of light suddenly appeared, pointing directly at Kuang Zong Jian Ying and rushing away.】

"Didn't I say that this kind of long-range attack is usele—" The last few words of Kuang Zong Jian Ying's sentence stuck in his throat. He saw a poker card fly past his cheek, cutting open a bloody gash.

"What is that…" Kuang Zong Jian Ying's expression suddenly changed. If he hadn't seen that something was wrong and quickly turned his head to the side, the attack would have hit his eye directly.

Feng Bujue calmly replied, "A playing card."

"So that's it… is this the power of a Spirit Energy Weapon?" Kuang Zong Jian Ying said, "It seems this hidden mission is worth doing."

"Do you think I'll let you slowly think of a poem and then fight you after you get a Spirit Energy Weapon?" As Feng Bujue spoke, he quickly threw out two more cards. After leaving his hand, the poker cards were like living things, breaking through the wind and flying towards Kuang Zong Jian Ying in the air, drawing unbelievable arcs.

【Two more rays of swift light attack, like startled wild geese. Kuang Zong Jian Ying raises his sword to meet them, his sword qi abundant like a peak. Ha!】

【Sword is few, spirit energy is lifted, sword qi pierces the white rainbow, boundless power sweeps out, two streams of light fly away swiftly.】

Kuang Zong Jian Ying's sword hand was trembling, because his sword was trembling. "A strange trajectory, considerable speed, and such strong force…" He felt bad. The opponent had fifty-four poker cards. Although he dodged one and blocked two with his sword, if things continued like this, it would only be a matter of time before he was killed.

"Alright, the greetings are over. Next, I'll officially start attacking," Feng Bujue said.

【The situation changes sharply, the rampant declaration makes Kuang Zong Jian Ying's expression frightened.】

"Tch…" Kuang Zong Jian Ying heard the narration and, although he wasn't convinced in his heart, he had nothing to say. Because when Feng Bujue was at a disadvantage, he didn't show any "frightened" expression at all, but was mostly just complaining.

This time, Feng Bujue drew five cards at once and spread them out in his hand. "Let's try a straight flush first."

【At the moment of Kuang Zong Jian Ying's hesitation, Feng Bujue attacks!】