Chapter 1278 - You Finally Came Out
Chapter 1278 of "Super Soldier in the City" begins revealing: Chapter 1278: Chapter 1328: You Finally Came OutLi Yifei appeared completely relaxed, lighting a cigarette... Continue the adventure!
Chapter 1278: Chapter 1328: You Finally Came OutLi Yifei appeared completely relaxed, lighting a cigarette and leisurely smoking it, as if he wasnât here to face Inoue Aoga in combat but merely here to enjoy the scenery.
Indeed, Li Yifei seemed at ease; Inoue Aoga posed no real threat to him, and this man was now acting so restrained, it seemed laughably inept.
Inoue Aogaâs current achievements clearly proved he wasnât weak, yet Li Yifeiâs nonchalant demeanor was a blatant display of disdain toward him. Additionally, Inoue Aoga felt like he had fallen into a trap set by Li Yifei. Though Li Yifeiâs motives might be unclear, they surely werenât to create some elaborate scheme. Considering the disparity in their abilities, even if there were a trap, he doubted heâd immediately end up disadvantaged. Besides, Akagi Kiyoshi and Miyagi TĹmei were hidden in the shadows, poised to deliver a lethal strike. What was there to fear?
Without warning, a long blade appeared in the void, its tip dangerously closeâmere half a meter from Li Yifeiâs back. The knife was completely black, blending seamlessly into the dark; one wouldnât realize it was a lethal weapon until it was upon them.
Inoue Aoga revealed himself, thrusting the blade fiercely toward Li Yifeiâs lower back.
Li Yifei sprang forward suddenly, his hand flashing as he drew a dagger, crashing its edge against the blade of Inoue Aogaâs katana.
A sharp clang echoed, and the two figures separated briefly before darting toward each other again in a lightning-fast exchange.
Although Inoue Aoga wielded a long katana, his techniques were unorthodox and unpredictable, attacking Li Yifei from the most cunning angles, as if he were using a nimble dagger instead. On the other hand, Li Yifeiâs dagger, though short, swung with great force, each strike carrying a mighty momentum as if aiming to cleave Inoue Aoga apartâit was wielded more like a long blade.
Their combat styles were bizarre; the katana didnât act like a katana, and the dagger didnât seem like a dagger, making the fight perilously intense.
Though Inoue Aoga was a master, whose mind raced with strategies before engaging, once fighting Li Yifei, all his thoughts vanished. His focus narrowed solely to Li Yifei and the dagger in his hand. His sole aim was to pierce Li Yifei with his katana.
Truth be told, if Li Yifei unleashed his true strength, he could likely defeat Inoue Aoga in an instant. Just like Murong Yuanqing had crushed him in the past with overwhelming skill, leaving him unable to resist. But Li Yifei chose not to do so, opting instead to conceal his power and fight as though he hadnât yet undergone dual cultivation.
His reasoning was twofold: first, to lure out the other two ninjas and eliminate all three of them in one strike; second, he wanted to observe the true extent of a ninjaâs abilities. With his broadened horizons, sparring with a senior ninja like Inoue Aoga could provide valuable insights. Those observations could later inform his subordinatesâ targeted training, enabling them to easily eliminate ninjas in future encounters.
Li Yifeiâs vision now stretched much farther than simply completing tasks as he had in the past.
"Clang!" Another crisp clash sounded as Li Yifeiâs dagger collided with Inoue Aogaâs katana once more. This time, instead of immediately lunging forward again, Inoue Aoga suddenly leapt back, raising his hand to toss several smoke bombs onto the ground. Dense smoke surged forth, engulfing the area in a shroud of impenetrable darkness.
Such smoke tricks were typically employed by novices, as true masters rarely relied on them. But when they did, the effect was substantialâlike now: Li Yifei was suddenly plunged into blindness within the thick fog. By instinct, one would want to escape the mist, providing Inoue Aoga an excellent opportunity for a surprise attack.
While others might be blinded in this smoke, Inoue Aoga could see. Thanks to a special pair of goggles fitted to his eyes, he could clearly observe Li Yifei darting quickly toward the left.
Inoue Aoga smirked sinisterly, his figure flickering as he repositioned himself to Li Yifeiâs left-front flank. Raising his katana high, he waited for Li Yifei to reach him, prepared to unleash a strike so ferocious it would cleave him in half in an instant.
Li Yifei indeed rushed forward, and Inoue Aogaâs katana descended in a lightning-like slash, employing the katanaâs most effective and devastating chopping technique at last.
As the blade moved, Inoue Aoga noticed Li Yifei detecting its deadly intent, shifting his body to evade sideways. Yet, Inoue Aoga had already predicted Li Yifeiâs potential reactions; twisting his katana mid-strike, he swung horizontally at Li Yifeiâs waist. Within this smoke-filled domainâan arena tailored for ninjasâhe believed it was impossible for Li Yifei to maintain any advantage. Once he had the upper hand, he was confident heâd kill Li Yifei without fail.
Li Yifei suddenly raised his dagger to block at his waist, intercepting Inoue Aogaâs katana. The strike was so abrupt that Li Yifei let out a muffled grunt as his body shifted sideways from the impact.
Inoue Aoga immediately pursued, his katana flashing like lightning as it sliced at Li Yifei eighteen times in rapid succession. Li Yifei narrowly dodged six strikes, but the remaining twelve he was forced to parry hastily with his dagger.
Despite his admiration for Li Yifeiâs ability to fend off a seemingly inescapable barrage, Inoue Aoga could already sense that his opponent was losing composure. Li Yifeiâs steps were becoming unstable, a clear sign of his dwindling strength.
Though he hadnât yet managed to injure Li Yifei, Inoue Aoga felt confident he had gained the upper hand. Killing his adversary now was simply a matter of time. As his offensive grew increasingly ruthless, his katana swung with unrelenting ferocityâabandoning the prior finesse for sheer brutality.
Li Yifei retreated step by step until finally emerging from the smoke. Suddenly, he let out a fierce shout, narrowly dodging one of Inoue Aogaâs strikes before countering unexpectedly. Instead of retreating further, he advanced close to Inoue Aogaâs blade, thrusting his dagger toward his chest.
This sudden move was both surprising and fierce. Inoue Aoga dared not underestimate it. But with his katana already extended, retracting to defend in time was impossible, and he could only retreat two steps.
With this retreat, Li Yifei recovered his momentum, his killing intent surging as his dagger swept toward Inoue Aoga in a powerful strike.
Inoue Aoga cursed his missed opportunity. Moments ago, he had such a prime chance to kill Li Yifei. Now, Li Yifei had neutralized the danger with a daring move, effectively resetting their positions as equals.
The two clashed again, their battle growing even deadlier and more heated. On top of weapons and martial arts, they began sporadically launching ninja darts and flying needles, their danger and precision escalating even further.
With the introduction of hidden weapons, Inoue Aoga started to feel pressured. Though his ninja darts remained deadly, Li Yifeiâs flying needles were even more elusiveâstriking undetectably and enhancing his reputation. This added psychological pressure forced Inoue Aoga to divide his attention, rapidly diminishing his advantage. Soon, Li Yifei was pressing him further, driving him into retreat.
"Didnât I say before, youâre nothing but a frog in a well? Today, you wonât defeat me," Li Yifei taunted Inoue Aoga mid-fight.
Inoue Aoga snorted coldly. "Golden Eagle, today this wonât end until one of us dies!"
"If you insist on dying, Iâll gladly oblige," Li Yifei replied, launching an even fiercer offensive.
Forced to retreat under Li Yifeiâs relentless assault, Inoue Aoga backed up to a small tree, suddenly letting out a thunderous roar. Gripping his katana tightly with both hands, he swung it down at Li Yifei furiouslyâa desperate attack that completely ignored the dagger thrusting toward his chest.
If Li Yifei continued with his dagger strike, Inoue Aoga would be gravely injured if not killed, but Li Yifei would undoubtedly be unable to dodge the downward slash, suffering injury himself.
Li Yifei did indeed retreat. Seizing the opportunity, Inoue Aoga roared again, his fighting spirit surging as he bellowed, "Golden Eagle, do you think you can win? Dream on!" He followed up with another vicious slash.
Suddenly, from Li Yifeiâs flanks, two shadows emerged. Two katanas slashed toward his waist in a coordinated assault.
The combined attack of the three elite ninjas was overwhelming. Li Yifei was caught in a convergence of katana strikes that seemed destined to shred him into pieces.
Inoue Aoga brimmed with confidenceâthree of them facing Li Yifei at once, with two flanking him in surprise. Such a formation was invincible; their combined strike was fatal. He could almost feel the ecstasy of his blade slicing through flesh and envisioned Golden Eagleâs dying glare. The thought thrilled him immensely.
"Clang, clang, clang!" A chaotic flurry of metallic clashes erupted, jarring Inoue Aoga as if his katana had been struck by an enormous hammer, nearly wrenched from his grip and forcibly repelled. He staggered backward several steps.
During his retreat, he noticed Akagi Kiyoshi and Miyagi TĹmei experiencing the sameâboth were driven backward, clearly suffering from a forceful counterattack.
All three were utterly shaken. Such a powerful strikeâwhere had it come from? Could there be a hidden expert aiding Li Yifei? Yet, the force came from Li Yifeiâs dagger during their clash. Aside from Li Yifei, there wasnât another person in sight.
"Finally, youâve made an appearance. Iâve been waiting for you all along," Li Yifei said with a faint smile, lightly wielding his dagger.
The trioâs hearts pounded in fear. The overwhelming power had come from Li Yifei himself. He had intentionally concealed his strength all along.
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