It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

As an assassination organization, they are not a very united group. There is no so-called brotherhood between them and those who died. They are just a group of like-minded people who make a living by killing people in the same cold-blooded way.

Given their strength, even if a few witnesses escaped, it wouldn't matter. After all, everyone had gone through special procedures to match their attire and voices, and even their pervasive, dangerous aura was completely consistent. They had no fear of their identities being exposed by the escape of witnesses, and because they were already well-known, they didn't worry about anyone coming to exterminate them.

They were shadows without names or pasts, and when they gathered together, they brought a terrifying night. Almost no one explored their assassination organization, because those who had been there were already dead.

"How dare you say that?" After his speech, the shadow who spoke first couldn't help but speak a little more fiercely. "If you hadn't spoken first, would we still be worrying about this information leak?"

"My business, I'll make my own decisions." The shadow snorted, cutting off the conversation. The person who had spoken earlier was clearly dissatisfied and was about to say something else when a sudden gust of cold wind swept between them, sending a chill down their spines. Like being stuck in an ice cave, the chilling sensation instantly silenced them.

The flames were blown away by the chilling wind, and the trees, returning to their dead silence, made no sound even from the ashes scattering before silently returning to the endless darkness. And all this was simply because of the rise of another dark shadow.

Although the sudden disappearance of the firelight prevented them from seeing what had appeared beside them, they both tacitly understood what had interrupted their argument. At the same time, they made no attempt to turn their heads or even glance, but simply stared blankly ahead, their bodies trembling slightly.

Lilac hair peeked out from either side of his black hood. Unlike the other shadowy figures who had their hoods pulled down, the man seemed unconcerned about his identity being seen. After all, unless he wanted to, his figure would remain invisible. The wisps of hair covering one eye, while tempting to offer it away, also felt like a curtain covering a sleeping beast, isolating it from the world.

The man's slightly mature tone sounded in the ears of the two.

"He's right. Your identity might be discovered because of the sound you make, which is extremely dangerous. But there's no need to argue over such a small matter, because this is an indisputable conclusion. Do you understand?"

"Okay, I understand." The two people who were warned said in unison. The man who had confronted Bai Lin before even swallowed nervously, obviously feeling very real fear.

"So many of our companions have died. The most important thing for our association is unity." The man showed a satisfied smile, but it didn't rise too much, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking.

"Besides, according to the intelligence we received, the Dark Knight didn't leave, but stayed near us. Making such a decision after killing so many of us is clearly a blatant act of provocation. If we don't kill him, our organization will find it difficult to swallow this."

After saying that, the man blew a breath into the ear of the black shadow who spoke first and asked, "What do you think?"

"...Boss is right! Ugh, ahhhhhhhhhhh..." He had barely finished speaking when a fierce scream erupted from his mouth. No one dared to turn their heads to see the horrific torture he was enduring, fearing it would harm them. They simply kept their gazes focused on what they were supposed to be watching.

The purple-haired man, who was being called "Boss," immediately adopted a different attitude from before and said firmly, "You're still calling me Boss in this environment where we might be monitored. Do you want to die? You should know what happens to those who rebel!"

"I dare not have any rebellious thoughts. I'm sorry, I made a slip of the tongue!" The shadow gritted his teeth and uttered a relatively sound from his throat despite the pain. Only then did the boss raise his blood-stained hand and let out a comfortable and relaxed "whoosh".

"Forget it this time. I don't need to say anything more. Let's set off immediately!"

At his command, the well-trained shadows vanished one after another, even the injured one following suit. They cast a further layer of gloom over the already dim forest.

Chapter 147

To put it bluntly, with such a large cup in front of such a large group of assassins, any discerning person could tell who was the boss. However, no one dared to speak out, as they all knew that no matter how foolish the superiors appeared, it was not their turn to criticize them. Those who could speak frankly were probably the ones with the worst brains, right?

With their own petty, uncoordinated assassin organizations, each harboring their own frivolous ambitions, they rushed towards their target. They had no objection to their leader's decision to pursue him. Based on their previous encounters, they didn't believe Bai Lin was strong enough to force them to abandon their mission. This was particularly true for the one who had previously engaged Bai Lin in close combat.

Though mysterious, her decision to let her companions go while she stayed behind... didn't seem like she believed she was strong enough to take on everyone on her side. So, her side, the chasm that was absolutely insurmountable for them, she stayed behind alone, prepared to face death.

What a great hero who values ​​friendship. Someone thought this to themselves.

Bai Lin, who had already run hundreds of meters away, naturally agreed with this idea. Not only her, but Katie, who had already left, also knew how dangerous this road was. If the chances of winning were greater, she would not choose to leave first, but would stay with Bai Lin to carry out the rescue.

Heavy shoe prints were left on the ground as Bai Lin rampaged through the forest like a human tank. She made no effort to conceal her whereabouts, striding forward recklessly. She knew there was no point in hiding her whereabouts; hidden weapons and the like were constantly waiting to be dealt with, and she showed no sign of being shaken off.

Logically speaking, with Bai Lin's speed, not many people could keep up with her. But these shadowy figures were probably the group beyond "too many people." They might not only be following Bai Lin, but also made it impossible for her to determine their exact number and location.

Without Katie's most useful eyes in the darkness, Bai Lin finally realized how passive she was. She had no choice but to continue moving in the general direction. Fighting back was simply impossible. She was like a mouse being hunted by a pack of cats, surrounded by danger and fear, and no place was safe.

But since he has made the decision, Bai Lin will definitely not regret it. If he can't save them, he can just send them... No, he must save them, unless they don't need him to save them at all.

While there were some traps and other obstacles along the way, they were significantly fewer than before in the fog, evidently due to insufficient time to set them up. Bai Lin's tree stump traps were instantly crushed by a single punch, rendering them completely useless. The poison gas attacks, while seemingly effective, were no match for Bai Lin's speed. If she could maintain this pace, she might still achieve her goal.

Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly felt a familiar sharp force behind her. She gave a wry smile. It had finally arrived. Without hesitation, she spun around, swishing her sword across the shield. The slash of energy released, cleaving the enemy behind her in half and destroying a large swath of the forest.

"That's it?" Perhaps because her opponent's death was beyond her expectations, Bai Lin, who was a little frightened, made a brief sarcasm in a relatively calm tone.

With a single blow, Bai Lin exuded a dangerous aura, whether it was the blade in her hand or the flames spreading around her. Her pitch-black armor, the night sky, and her beautiful eyes reflecting the color of the flames, all seemed to be building momentum for her.

However, immediately afterwards, a burst of sharp energy came from three directions. Bai Lin quickly put away his knife and swept it again.

Energy Release Arc Double Slash

The ring of flames didn't have a perfect arc, but it was enough to cover the area Bai Lin wanted to target. The swift slash and the exploding flames contained a perfect cut, combined with Bai Lin's unparalleled strength. If touched by something like this, it would be no different from being hit by a heavy bomb.

At the moment of the slash, the fire ignited the atmosphere of the battle and also illuminated Bai Lin's vision. Whether it was what she saw or the touch of her hands, she deeply understood that her attack had failed to hit the human.

All she ripped apart were vast masses of dark beasts. After shattering, they emerged from the vast mist, condensing into form and charging towards Bai Lin again, giving her no time to breathe. But Bai Lin simply swept her sword across her shield once more, squandering her remaining energy.

As the tempered long blade emerged, Bai Lin raised the blade with one hand and made a piercing motion diagonally upwards. Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared on the blade. He stared at Bai Lin with disbelief, and then the shadow beast behind him also dispersed immediately.

Although the black shadow that Bai Lin had pierced on his sword had a falling attack speed that was not much slower than the previous man, Bai Lin had already been prepared for this attack, and with the help of his various martial arts skills, he directly took the black shadow's life.

"Good idea. You noticed I was predicting your attack with murderous intent, so you unleashed something even more murderous as a feint. You dared to attack me like this after your companions were tragically killed. You're clearly a bit overconfident in your close combat abilities. It's a shame for the person in the air. They can only be described as full of flaws."

Bai Lin said this with a pretentious air. This not only enhanced the deterrent effect, but also significantly improved her combat effectiveness, especially for someone like her whose aura boosted her combat effectiveness. However, she didn't say anything outright honest like, "If you throw more shadows, I might not be able to tell them apart." While this one sentence certainly boosted her aura a bit, it was still a huge loss no matter how you calculated it.

Back in the real world, Bai Lin had longed for the idea of ​​wielding a clothesline with a nodachi, inspired by a certain baboon character. However, doing it herself was a completely different experience. Bai Lin casually grasped the sword with both hands, flinging away the now-defunct corpse. Picking someone off with a single sword still made her hand ache.

The flaming long sword dimmed into its original short sword, looking dull and ordinary. Although there were still explosions of flames on the battlefield, it was much quieter than the fighting. Bai Lin slowly uttered a sentence,

"Next one, come out."

Chapter 148 The assassin doesn’t attack head-on?

So far, two people had already made sneak attacks. Bai Lin concluded that she was likely being caught up by the group that had appeared in the woods earlier, hence her statement. Of course, if no one continued to attack, she would be the one to be embarrassed.

Fortunately, as soon as she finished speaking, there was movement in the bushes again, and she immediately realized that the enemy was about to attack her from the front. Just as she put her sword back on the shield, preparing to use the same trick again, Bai Lin's pupils suddenly contracted. That was naturally because the enemy had appeared in her sight.

So fast.

A simple misjudgment of speed had completely cost Bai Lin her chance of resistance. Her vision was obscured by the opponent's palm. Undoubtedly, this enemy was far faster than the two who had come at her so easily. Indeed, an assassin who dared to engage head-on must have some skill.

The immense force of the impact caused Bai Lin's entire body to tilt as her head's center of gravity tilted, sending her flying. A dizzying sensation entered her head, and not only did her brain vibrate from the impact, but even everything above her shoulders was trembling.

The most effective attack against heavy armor has always been blunt force. However, if the human body could reach the same level of impact as a warhammer, it would undoubtedly be no different from a blunt weapon. At this moment, Bai Lin was struck by such a fierce attack. Her body smashed through numerous trees before finally coming to a stop after a jolt of friction against the mud.

Bai Lin, who hadn't fully recovered yet, couldn't hold her sword steady. As soon as the opponent stood up, he kicked her fallen sword away. Then, a large number of shadows emerged from the dark jungle and attacked her.

Logically speaking, if he had taken advantage of the first blow and attacked from his eyes, he should have been able to kill him in one blow. Why would he deliberately let him go? Bai Lin frantically swung her shield, even having time to think. When she successfully stood up, she saw the man with a wicked smile on his face.

The shadow dissipated into the mist, and Bai Lin still couldn't figure out where it came from. From the beginning to the end, her main concern had been this mysterious black substance. Because Long Yucheng had been killed instantly by a dagger made of a similar substance, and she hadn't noticed. In Bai Lin's eyes, this was the most dangerous, because she felt that this was the only threat to her life.

Now that I think about it, I've somehow overlooked one possibility... that is, being completely knocked down head-on. Judging by the speed and force just now, Bai Lin believed that the enemy before him was probably of that level. He was clearly confident, so confident that most of his face was visible outside his hood. However, his lavender hair obscured his eyes, making him look listless.

"Are you just going to sit there and laugh without saying anything?" Bai Lin said casually.

In fact, apart from the initial impact, the subsequent landing and collision with the tree had little effect on Bai Lin. She quickly spoke again. The man's smile faded slightly at these words, but he ultimately didn't reply. In the blink of an eye, the man was in front of Bai Lin again.

Although the speed was too fast for Bai Lin's body to react, Bai Lin's dynamic vision still caught the trajectory of the opponent's attack. So, Bai Lin used a little cleverness and tilted his center of gravity in advance, moving his body slightly in the opposite direction of the opponent's attack while raising his hand to block.

If anything, it was prediction. The moment he caught sight of the incoming attack, Bai Lin had already mapped out the trajectory of his opponent's entire attack. It was a simple, linear attack, and at a considerable distance, without the previously employed stealth ability, its effectiveness was naturally greatly reduced. Bai Lin's arm pressed tightly against his opponent's, preventing the dagger from moving even a fraction further.

"Is this urgent?"

Although Bai Lin's nerves were strained by the operation, she still managed to unhurriedly type out a sarcastic remark. Language is a kind of magic, and mentality is also a part of the battle. After confirming that the opponent had a clear hostile intention, Bai Lin naturally began to break the rules of martial ethics.

Of course, continuous intense exercise requires a lot of breathing, so this is the only type of combat where you can just casually scrape a few times. It's perfect for dealing with assassins who can escape with just one strike.

Bai Lin could clearly feel the other person's hand pressing against his still trying to exert force, it seemed that this was his limit. Without waiting for the other person to make the next move, Bai Lin took a slight step forward, and with his free hand, he began to exert force from a lower position, and a hook punch went straight to the other person's chin.

The purple-haired man, realizing he was just one move away from the opponent, turned into a shadow and instantly moved away from Bai Lin, his fist empty. Perhaps because he was not good at close combat, or perhaps because he was a little shocked that Bai Lin could suddenly block his move, he chose to retreat temporarily.

"You're quite capable, no wonder you dare to stay here alone." The purple-haired man finally spoke.

"Oh?" Bai Lin, after swinging her fist in the air, showed no sign of embarrassment. She tilted her head, as if she had misheard something. "Why, the death of two of your companions wasn't enough to show you whether you have any skills or not? Or is it because I was hit by your trick that you dare to speak up?"

Bai Lin launched a reckless mental attack while simultaneously pondering a countermeasure. Her usable weapon was about ten meters away, and while it could be reached in a few strikes, the opponent's speed certainly wouldn't allow it. Furthermore, theoretically, his companions should have sensed it, but they hadn't appeared for some reason.

The purple-haired man laughed twice. "Whoever's being stubborn must have some idea in their mind. You probably also know that I could have killed you just now, right?"

Indeed, but you didn't do that, so Bai Lin's first question was to ask him why he didn't say anything. The other party, with his intentions unclear, had held back against his hostility. Considering his strength and the absence of his companions, it was probably...

You're too confident. You want to challenge me in a one-on-one duel? Bai Lin shrugged his shoulders, looking nonchalant. Then he stepped on the ground and leaped high into the air.

Since he was faster than her but slightly weaker in strength, what about his jumping ability? Bai Lin tried to start from this point. The landing point she planned was also very simple. She would use the branch nearby to gain momentum twice, then reach the target location and pick up her weapon.

As she reached the air, several flashes of cold light appeared from the nearby trees, and from them, other shadows emerged. They attacked Bai Lin with weapons in hand, and Bai Lin's jumping direction, while still in the air, had already doomed her to a disadvantage.

Chapter 149 Cat and Mouse Game

Even if Bai Lin's physique was exceptional, he wasn't superhuman, and there was no way he could take care of his entire body while in mid-air. He raised his shield to block the blow, but was stabbed in the left shoulder and right lower back muscles. The sharp dagger, somehow, managed to pierce Bai Lin's armor.

It was indeed heavy armor paper folded in half. The intense pain caused Bai Lin's body to freeze in midair, significantly slowing her upward momentum. But it was clear that the assassins were merely humans who couldn't fly. After the impact had been applied to Bai Lin, they drew their daggers and fell. Then, rope-like shadows entwined Bai Lin from all sides, completely arresting her in mid-air.

The wound on her back wasn't just bleeding, it was also strangely numb, probably from some toxin. Bai Lin didn't have time to consider whether the poison and bleeding conflicted. With a sudden effort, she tore off the shadow-like rope, but she no longer had the strength to reach the tree trunk.

Only a fraction of a second away, is there really no way out? A multitude of hidden weapons and explosives rained down upon Bai Lin, her form shrouded in smoke and shadow. The shadows' coordination was quite impressive. While some individuals were easily slain by Bai Lin's single strike, once they reached their vantage point, they could easily outmaneuver her, even though she was alone.

It's like a group of cats playing with the same mouse.

After the explosion, a moment of silence followed. Then, Bai Lin burst from the mist to the ground. How had she escaped? The principle was simple. After analyzing hidden weapons numerous times through various martial arts, she simply used a light kick to successfully borrow the momentum of the flying hidden weapon, achieving the same effect.

Bai Lin's armor, however, had become somewhat tattered due to the explosions and punctures, leaving her with a few burn marks. The good news, however, was that the poisoned weapons failed to penetrate her skin. Only a few of them embedded themselves in the armor's outer layer, quickly disintegrating, leaving only a few dents. Overall, she hadn't suffered much damage from the collision.

Despite her poor condition, Bai Lin still used all her heart and soul to complete the move. After all, banging her head against the ground would only make her situation worse, so she still had some combat awareness in this regard.

He picked up his black blade, and at the same time deliberately took two steps to the side to avoid the piercing attack of a black shadow, and then ran away with big strides.

Although Bai Lin couldn't confirm the exact number of enemies on her side, she felt that the fighting force of a regiment had arrived, so the number must be quite large. It was obvious that she couldn't easily escape and reunite with the other two. It was obvious that their leader was also there, and she couldn't defeat him. It was a hopeless battle strength comparison.

In that case, using guerrilla warfare to hold them off for as long as possible could be considered a form of alternative support. Bai Lin gritted his teeth. Despite the poison-resistant pills the female assassin had given him, his limbs were gradually becoming weak, and his head felt a little dizzy, probably from being hit a few more times.

These guys are really annoying. Before she could even take two steps, another sharp aura rushed towards her face, a familiar downward attack. This time, Bai Lin chose to sidestep, the blade grazing her arm armor and slicing down, sending a trail of sparks. Familiar speed, familiar smile, clearly the dark figure who had revealed his true voice before.

Without hesitation, Bai Lin took advantage of the forward charge and the opponent's stiffness after landing, using his distance advantage to swing his elbow horizontally to strike the opponent's cheek. The move was extremely vicious. If this elbow had hit, it would likely have killed him on the spot. Despite the black shadow's speed, his body was still in a forward-slashing posture. Even if he had used all his strength to slash at Bai Lin, it would only result in injury and death.

For Bai Lin, this outcome wasn't a bad one. Slashing through heavy armor with a sword wouldn't cause much damage... probably not. But then, something unexpected happened. Bai Lin felt as if his elbow had sunk into a sponge, its impact slowing down and the attack slowly becoming ineffective.

The shadow gracefully and slowly moved away. As its outline gradually became clearer, Bai Lin gradually saw the true face of the sponge. It was the beast-like shadow again.

Bai Lin's face was filled with shock, while the black shadow showed a satisfied smile.

"The mystery is solved. It turns out that once it settles down, you're not so perceptive, nameless knight."

Following the other party's whisper, Bai Lin immediately woke up from his shock. He pulled his hand with all his strength, trying to use the part with the shield to block the attack, but he was still a step too slow.

Ultimately, aside from his excellent dynamic vision, Bai Lin's primary method for predicting attacks in the darkness was through his warrior's instincts to detect "murderous intent." Black Shadow naturally didn't understand this, but he understood that by reducing the Shadow Beast's power and using it as a tool, Bai Lin would be unaware.

Dead things naturally have no murderous aura. As a result, Bai Lin only felt that the shadow was a dangerous person, and could not detect the shadow's specific location before launching an attack. This was also the reason why she failed to defend Longyu City. The assassin's dagger clearly used the same method, but it was much weaker.

A large gash appeared on Bai Lin's arm, and her hand drooped weakly as she quickly took two steps back, trying to escape the pursuit. The black shadow was also a seasoned fighter, so how could he let Bai Lin go? He naturally pressed on.

An inch longer, an inch stronger. If Bai Lin retreated, she would continue to be attacked by the sword. If she fought back, her arms would be at a disadvantage. With a speed disadvantage, she would definitely be attacked by her opponent before she could kick. Now she was surrounded by a group of people, so it was not easy to perform ground techniques.

Only one hand was left to use, and throwing was not a good option. Bai Lin was now completely at a disadvantage.

After several slashes, Bai Lin was left with no way to dodge, his center of gravity about to fall, and his next move could only be a head-on confrontation. At this moment, the black shadow suddenly withdrew, and another figure flashed between the two of them like a ghost. Bai Lin looked closely and saw that it was the purple-haired man. He also had an enigmatic smile on his face, and he looked quite happy.

"Is your organization's hallmark a love of smirking?" Bai Lin muttered inwardly. The other party, naturally unable to hear him, raised his hand and stabbed with the dagger. So he'd called out to these men just to prevent Bai Lin from escaping. It seemed he'd truly been treated as prey.

Bai Lin narrowed her eyes slightly and swung her arms. No one noticed that the smile beneath her helmet was quite sinister.

Chapter 150 Forced Liberation

Using darkness as a tool has never been a privilege for these shadows. Since landing, Bai Lin has never used a knife. Why is that?

After stabbing once, the purple-haired man immediately turned his blade and slashed horizontally, pressing Bai Lin with his feet, not giving her a chance to breathe. With his speed advantage, he could naturally launch an unbridled attack.

The slash struck, hitting nothing, leaving only the sound of piercing air as evidence of its power. He looked closely and saw that Bai Lin had lowered his body to an extreme low, as if aiming for a strike against his lower body. The purple-haired man simply scoffed at this. No matter how bizarre Bai Lin's moves, he could always match them with his speed. With just a straight kick, Bai Lin, already in a forward stance, would be struck hard.

But just as he was about to do so, he met Bai Lin's gaze, which made him feel a little surprised. Although the look of self-confidence in his eyes was a little strange, what made the purple-haired man feel even more outrageous was...

Why did he raise his head to look at himself when launching the three-way attack from below? He found it strange, and released half of the force from his legs, turned to push off the ground and then followed up with a straight punch. In a trance, a light that was brighter than the golden pupils flashed by. Bai Lin's actions in the dark were completely exposed. Her figure was not lunging forward, but in the process of getting up. And her hands were raising diagonally above her. What she held in her hand was no longer a black dagger, but an iron weapon that looked like a short spear?

No, that tip is the size of a spear, the purple-haired man immediately judged. But what good would it do to pull out a broken spear at this moment? Although it was a surprising move, it only left him somewhat puzzled. His attack path remained unchanged, heading straight for Bai Lin's unguarded face.

However, through visual deception and changes in her body position, Bai Lin had already gained the time she needed in this moment of close combat.

Her reasoning for taking out the spear tip was actually quite simple. Since the enemy preferred to hide and evade attacks from the shadows, and she had no countermeasures, then, with her teammates away and no need to worry about contaminating others, wouldn't it be a good idea to test this lethal weapon imbued with the evil dragon's resentment?

If you fail, then fail, and then find another way. If you succeed, then that's great.

"A hundred kinds of martial arts, this is self-destruction"

As the spear tip made contact with the shield, an intense burning sensation instantly spread from Bai Lin's hands to her entire body. The purplish-black flames formed the shape of the spear, yet it remained incomplete. The oppressive darkness, like falling into an abyss, instantly pressed against Bai Lin's throat. She felt her heart tighten, her blood curdling, and her vision gradually blurring.

Despite the torment of the burning, the icy stillness within her body made her feel uneasy. The feeling of her body slowly losing strength felt like death, yet it also felt like the very reality of being burned. This conflict made her want to scream out in pain, but she had long since lost the strength to do so. She could only let the dragon's cold resentment and its flames gradually steal her sight.

-

After her eyes went completely dark, a weakened Bai Lin slowly opened them again. She sat limply in the darkness, feeling oppressive and cold. Her armor had been removed from her body at some point, and after her eyes adjusted to the darkness, Bai Lin finally realized what was happening.

I'm afraid this is the same thing as when I said goodbye to Tiamat, the so-called brain space.

Her answer was correct. As Bai Lin came to this conclusion, a massive dragon head appeared before her. Clearly, it was Chronosthea, staring at Bai Lin silently, without making any move.

Bai Lin raised her head slightly. This time, she didn't feel its overwhelming evil. This was the first time she'd seen Kronostia intact. She had to admit, it was quite romantic. The cool, massive black dragon, with its striking orange eyes, was quite striking. If it weren't for its many evil deeds, she would have been tempted to praise its handsomeness.

"What's wrong, human? Are you so weak that you can't defend anything without that weapon?"

The dragon's familiar deep voice rang out from its mouth. Its body gradually grew larger, slowly revealing its full mountain-like appearance. The dragon looked down at Bai Lin, its tone calm as if it wasn't Bai Lin who killed it.