All things are mutually reinforcing and counterbalancing. The same goes for the Daoist laws, and the same for people.
The Southern-sky man might be a smart person, or many people might have indeed fallen under his hands.
But from the moment he met Julius Reed, the outcome was predestined.
Whether in terms of ability or intelligence, the Southern-sky man was merely confined to the realm of top Martial Artists.
In this era where power reigns supreme, strategy is just the icing on the cake.
But Julius Reed is different.
He once had amnesia, living at the bottom of society for three years.
His opponents included masters, thugs, and all sorts of people.
Different environments, different experiences.
Different perspectives as well.
What he considers wisdom, what he considers strategy.
They’re things Julius Reed is disdainful of playing with or toys he’s already bored of.
A golden gleaming sword pierced through the Southern-sky man’s chest!
This man, who was almost the king of the Nine Provinces, began to convulse.
He was not a king, but his servants and subordinates always called him king.
It was precisely because of the Southern-sky man’s regret that he decided to sleep until now, wanting to truly be a king, to become a king with a crown recognized by everyone.
"I will not be captured so easily! If you want to kill me, it will cost you! I’m afraid it’s a cost you cannot afford!"
The Southern-sky man roared: "Come save me!"
Suddenly.
As his voice fell, a tremendous pressure suddenly struck!
It was as if the entire sky was collapsing.
Julius Reed raised his head and pushed forward forcefully with the sword in his hand.
Although it pierced through the Southern-sky man’s body, the Southern-sky man, after all, was a man close to becoming the king of the Nine Provinces.
It was not that easy to kill him.
He was fighting desperately!
And now, facing the sudden pressure, Julius Reed had to retract his power.
He pulled out the sword, kicked the Southern-sky man to the ground, and looked forward.
The sky suddenly darkened.
In just an instant, the sky turned from bright and sunny to pitch black.
Dark clouds covered the sky.
Nothing could be seen.
Everything in front of him was gray and hazy.
"Let go of my master."
A figure slowly appeared in front of Julius Reed.
In the hazy world, there was an old man with a hunched back, his eyes emitting a brilliant blue light.
He had his hands in his sleeves, hunched over, and spoke in a pleading tone: "Please let go of my master."
Only then did Julius Reed see clearly—indeed it was an old man.
But why was this old man always hunching over?
Moreover, in this pitch-black environment, the old man’s eyes were blue?
Very eerie!
Strange.
Julius Reed couldn’t pinpoint what felt off, but the old man gave him a very dangerous feeling.
"Is he your master?"
Julius Reed pointed at the Southern-sky man.
"Yes, please let him go." The servant hunched over, his voice full of pleading: "I beg you."
Such an attitude was unexpected to Julius Reed.
For a strong person to be so humble and submissive in plea.
Moreover, this so-called servant in front of him had abilities seemingly faintly superior to the Southern-sky man!
"Sorry, he must die."
Julius Reed shook his head, directly refusing.
The old man in front of him was strange!
So he remained vigilant, even as the other kept pleading, he still held his sharp sword, ready to act at any moment.
"I beg you! I beg you!"
The old man’s voice grew increasingly agitated as he continued to approach Julius Reed.
"Either leave. Or die!"
Julius Reed felt a deep unease.
"I beg you! I beg you! I beg..." The old man seemed bewitched, repeating the same words as he drew near Julius Reed.
At the same time, his body was changing!
His waist!
It actually started to straighten slowly!
And Julius Reed clearly saw something seemed to appear in the old man’s hand.
Because his clothes were pushed upwards!
Both of his hands were in his sleeves, though it was unclear what it was, this was a dangerous signal!
"I beg you!"
Finally, the old man shouted angrily.
The blue hue in his eyes intensified!
In an instant, darkness engulfed the world!
In this small world, darkness prevailed.
Julius Reed was momentarily blinded, but he felt a cold breeze pass by his throat!
Instinctually, he dodged swiftly!
The cold breeze intensified!
At the same time, Julius Reed’s God Eye opened fully!
Everything around him was laid bare!
Even in darkness, even without light, everything was within Julius Reed’s sight.
He saw the old man before him, crouched, his two hands now sporting sharp nails!
And the blue in his eyes intensified.
"In the darkness, you can see, while I can’t." Julius Reed finally understood the other’s strategy.
It was meant to rob him of his vision.
But now, with the God Eye, the problem was perfectly resolved.
"Kill him!" The Southern-sky man cried painfully.
He was still bleeding.
Because of this massive net, the Southern-sky man was bound.
He had no way to use his Spiritual Power to stop the bleeding.
He could only maintain his vitality.
And that old servant, once commanded, leaped out like the wind!
Julius Reed leaned back, swinging his Longsword in the air!
Swish!
The sword collided with the old servant.
The nails clashing against the sword caused flames to spark on the Nine Provinces King Sword.
"What on earth is this thing!" Julius Reed squinted his eyes, observing the old servant: "Not human! Definitely not human! More like... a cat!"
The old man’s actions were entirely cat-like.
Yet, he clearly appeared human!
Leaving no room for thought, the old servant seemed to notice the Southern-sky man’s severe injury and attacked once again!
His two hands, like blades, constantly aimed at Julius Reed’s face.
And after a series of clashes, whiskers appeared on the old servant’s face!
Three on each side, for a total of six whiskers appeared, making the old servant even more ferocious!
Like a being tireless, he frantically pushed Julius Reed back.
Fortunately, Julius Reed possessed immense power, which was the only reason he didn’t fall behind.
But if it were anyone else, even if it were Black Wind here, they might not be a match for this old servant.
Julius Reed knew there was no point in asking questions now.
Only by first killing this old servant could he uncover the truth.
Retreating repeatedly, finally.
Upon nearing the Southern-sky man, Julius Reed suddenly pushed forward, taking advantage of the old servant’s retreat to form a formation single-handedly!
The Sword Array materialized right in front!
"Ten Directions Killing Array, I will kill you!"
Julius Reed stabbed the Nine Provinces King Sword into the ground, both hands beginning to harness energy.
Boom!
The old man collided with the formation, directly entering, trying to breach Julius Reed, yet met obstacles.
But the old man continued his swift assaults, causing the array to become unstable, even starting to waver!
But gaps had already appeared.
Julius Reed took out a stopwatch and quickly rewound!
Buzz!
The world around him shook violently.
He rewound time by one minute!
Taking advantage of the old man’s break in attack, the void-borne Julius Reed executed a floating sword slash!
Directly cleaving onto the old man’s head!
Chapter 2714: The Old Servant
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