Not long after.
Ji Bo'an, who had left, returned and appeared before Chen Jinzhao.
The entire process took only five minutes.
Chen Jinzhao opened his eyes. His vision was much clearer than before, and he could vaguely see the sneer on Ji Bo'an's face.
Ji Bo'an stood at the doorway and said, "Chen Jinzhao, come out and fight."
Chen Jinzhao rose with a sudden movement and walked directly towards the door.
Wu Lingyun frowned secretly, seemingly thinking that Ji Bo'an might mishandle the situation. However, at this juncture, Wu Lingyun dared not speak to stop him, fearing that Chen Jinzhao might become suspicious.
Ji Bo'an and Chen Jinzhao stood on opposite sides of the courtyard.
The courtyard was a good two to three hundred square meters, enough for them to fully exert themselves.
As for the ten men in black, they surrounded the courtyard, their eyes fixed on Chen Jinzhao, lest he suddenly attack.
Ji Bo'an and Chen Jinzhao stood ten meters apart, facing each other without moving.
Snowflakes continued to fall from the sky, adding a touch of solemnity to the night. The killing intent emanating from both sides also permeated the surroundings.
Wu Lingyun's expression was solemn, and she also felt this killing intent.
"So strong."
"I was too optimistic before. Chen Jinzhao's strength is still very formidable. It's hard to imagine how monstrous his power was before he was poisoned?"
She thought to herself, her gaze becoming grave.
Ji Bo'an let out a cold snort. At some point, a sharp knife appeared in his hand. He gripped it backward and lunged forward with a rapid pace.
Chen Jinzhao's vision was blurry, making it difficult to track Ji Bo'an's movements.
One must understand that.
In such top-tier combat, any subtle movement could determine victory or influence the ultimate outcome of life and death.
Chen Jinzhao shook his head inwardly and immediately closed his eyes.
This was a very risky move; he intended to rely on his hearing to discern Ji Bo'an's techniques.
Whoosh!
A gust of cold wind brushed against his face.
Chen Jinzhao also gripped the Tai Sui in his hand, assuming a fighting stance to welcome Ji Bo'an's approach.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao close his eyes, Ji Bo'an sneered, "Chen Jinzhao, you are too arrogant. Closing your eyes in a fight for life and death is a grave mistake in military strategy, indicating you don't take me seriously. I believe you will certainly be defeated by my hand."
Buzz!
The short knife in Ji Bo'an's hand trembled, emitting a hissing sound, as if cheering!
This was a bloodthirsty blade.
Ji Bo'an had killed many people with this knife before!
With lightning speed, he thrust the knife towards the carotid artery on Chen Jinzhao's neck. Just as Ji Bo'an thought he was about to succeed, the Tai Sui appeared out of nowhere, blocking this fatal blow! Chen Jinzhao had judged the direction of Ji Bo'an's swing by the sound of the wind and blocked the attack!
The two blades collided, scattering dazzling sparks.
Ji Bo'an was shocked. The immense counter-force almost made his knife fly out of his hand. He quickly retreated a few steps to steady himself.
"Chen Jinzhao, you are indeed strong." Ji Bo'an had to admit this.
Chen Jinzhao did not waste words with him. He advanced, knife in hand, closing in on Ji Bo'an. Ji Bo'an had to react in a flurry, fearing he would be gravely injured by Chen Jinzhao.
"Even if my strength is reduced by ninety percent, you are still no match for me. Your blade is sharp, but is mine any less so?"
Clang, clang, clang!
The blades clashed, producing crisp sounds.
Ji Bo'an was completely unable to withstand Chen Jinzhao's relentless assault. In just half a minute, he was forced to retreat a full seven or eight meters.
What made Ji Bo'an even more terrified was that his entire arm had gone numb.
Screech—
Ji Bo'an was momentarily distracted, and Chen Jinzhao seized the opportunity, slashing his arm with a knife, almost severing it.
"How is this possible?" Ji Bo'an asked in shock.
"You, has your strength not been diminished? That neurotoxin is extremely potent; those poisoned are practically beyond saving."
Chen Jinzhao snorted, "A mere trick, hardly worth mentioning!"
Due to his exceptionally unique physique, these neurotoxins had little effect on Chen Jinzhao, merely reducing his strength for a short period.
During the fight, his blood circulation accelerated, greatly mitigating the effects of the toxin.
At this rate, he would recover completely within half an hour.
Ji Bo'an's face was grim.
He gritted his teeth and exclaimed, "This is the renowned Zhulong. No wonder he ranks among the top ten in the global individual combat list. He truly lives up to his reputation. I admit, I underestimated you."
"But—"
"Your fate is still to die at the hands of the Ji family, buried on this winter night!"
With this enraged roar,
Ji Bo'an's muscles instantly bulged, and metal blades protruded from the surface of his skin. He resembled a lizard, and the once gentle and refined Ji Bo'an now appeared incredibly ferocious, his gaze chillingly devoid of emotion.
Chen Jinzhao opened his eyes and shook his head slightly when he saw this scene.
Now he was certain that both Ji Bo'an and Zhang Jingchou were products of the Divine Kingdom Laboratory, and likely had become pawns of the Wu family.
As for that Second Master, he was also highly likely to be the Wu family's Second Master—
The one Wu Lingyun referred to as her second uncle.
This matter ran too deep.
Ji Bo'an's gaze turned fierce, and he glared at Chen Jinzhao maliciously.
Chen Jinzhao said indifferently, "Is it worth it to turn yourself into a monster, neither human nor ghost?"
Ji Bo'an's gaze flickered momentarily, then he coldly laughed, "I have my own pursuits; only I know if it's worth it."
"Chen Jinzhao, you should worry more about your own predicament."
As his words fell,
The ten men in black, wielding iron rods, surrounded them. They were prepared to assist Ji Bo'an in capturing Chen Jinzhao.
Ji Bo'an smiled, "Chen Jinzhao, this is your end."
"Kill!"
This word was an order for the ten men in black. Upon hearing it, they charged at Chen Jinzhao with their iron rods.
From their agile footwork, Chen Jinzhao deduced that these individuals were not light, and likely had metal skeletons implanted within them.
Difficult to deal with!
Chen Jinzhao took a deep breath, his nerves taut. He felt a sense of excitement he hadn't experienced in a long time.
This battle was highly challenging.
Before they could make a move, Chen Jinzhao preempted them, raising his hand and beheading the closest man in black!
A head flew into the air, trailing a large amount of warm blood.
The first to die had appeared.
Ji Bo'an's pupils contracted violently. He hadn't expected Chen Jinzhao's strength, even after being weakened, to be so formidable.
It was almost unbelievable.
Fortunately, his subordinates were fearless. Even as their comrade's head was severed by Chen Jinzhao, the remaining nine men in black did not falter. Instead, they lunged at Chen Jinzhao with even greater ferocity. Ji Bo'an circled them like a phantom, occasionally launching fatal attacks.
Wu Lingyun's eyes turned sharp.
She could clearly sense that Chen Jinzhao's strength was more than enough to crush Ji Bo'an and the others. If she didn't intervene, Ji Bo'an's plan was bound to fail.
Should she act now, or continue to observe?