752: Chapter 752: [Hidden Ninja] 752: Chapter 752: [Hidden Ninja] Exiting the tunnel, everyone could breathe more easily, but a wave of moisture overcame them, making them extremely uncomfortable—a sensation beyond words.
Complex pipes crisscrossed overhead while stone walls flanked both sides, with droplets of water constantly seeping through.
And a thunderous rumbling noise began to ring in everyone’s ears; they were evidently nearing the sea, the sound emanating from its depths.
“Let’s move quickly!”
Seeing the light of victory, even Ye Chenfeng couldn’t help but get excited; it was the same feeling from before, utterly thrilling.
The ground was very damp, and every step squelched loudly, encountering considerable resistance.
“Divine King, be careful.
I have a bad feeling about this place!” Yao Dao whispered.
Ye Chenfeng’s expression also grew solemn, “Yes, something’s off—the atmosphere is too quiet.”
Yao Dao slowed his pace, scanning the surroundings warily.
Ye Chenfeng kept Chu Qingfei close to his side, equally alert.
They walked a hundred meters without noticing anything unusual.
Two hundred meters, still nothing unusual.
“Buzz buzz buzz…”
This place was teeming with insects, some flying and others crawling on the ground, yet they all seemed to converge in one spot, forming a circle.
“Yao Dao!”
Ye Chenfeng suddenly shouted, pushing Chu Qingfei back and grasping the sword in Yao Dao’s hand in one smooth motion before stabbing viciously towards the dense swarm of insects.
Chu Qingfei was puzzled, wondering why Ye Chenfeng would slash at thin air.
She was completely baffled.
“Slash!”
But then came the sound of fabric being pierced, and like seeing a ghost, a figure suddenly appeared in that spot: a medium build, completely cloaked in ninja attire, with only a pair of cold eyes showing.
Having been a fan of Japanese anime since she was young, the word ‘ninja’ immediately sprang to mind for Chu Qingfei.
Indeed, this was a ninja, skillful at concealing their presence; even Ye Chenfeng and Yao Dao hadn’t detected him at first.
However, through the insects, Ye Chenfeng located him.
In damp places, there are always many insects, and they will gather if someone is around.
This ninja had to contain his strong martial artist aura and keep still to remain hidden, thus he was unable to repel the bugs, which led to Ye Chenfeng discovering him.
Ninjas are suited for espionage and assassination, operating in a variety of environments, often enduring insect bites—hence, ninja equipment typically includes insect repellent.
However, this ninja, in the underground facility, came unprepared and was exposed by Ye Chenfeng.
Of course, this was something the ninja hadn’t anticipated.
Otherwise, he might have been able to land a surprise blow on either Ye Chenfeng or Yao Dao.
“Hum!”
Ye Chenfeng did not pause for a moment, continuously attacking with the Demon God Pen in hand, which he had taken from Yao Dao.
“The Divine Artifact Demon God?”
The ninja showed a flicker of fear in his eyes and spoke up, evidently recognizing the weapon.
Yet, the ninja who revealed himself remained unruffled, his eyes exuding immense confidence as if he could kill Ye Chenfeng face-to-face.
Ye Chenfeng cast several arcs of moderate size, his body tracing elaborate curves, and the knife in his hand was incredibly tricky, angling in the most devious ways.
But the ninja was exceptionally skilled as well.
His figure flitted about, not only avoiding Ye Chenfeng’s attacks but also counterattacking with several slashes aimed at vital spots in a matter of moments.
Ye Chenfeng was also frightened by his opponent’s lethal moves.
This ninja was out of the ordinary, even powerful.
Ye Chenfeng had intended to kill him with one strike, yet the ninja had evaded his attacks twice in a row.
Seeing Ye Chenfeng at a disadvantage, the ninja didn’t hesitate to launch an offensive.
Ye Chenfeng, wielding the Demon God Pen, grappled with him, also pondering the final move that killed Heimu on that night, which was, to be precise, using a sword move with a knife.
However, after contemplating for a minute, Ye Chenfeng still didn’t have the slightest inkling, guessing it was due to the environment or some other factor, so he simply gave up.
A glint flashed in his eyes, and another idea was born in his mind.
Consequently, Ye Chenfeng entangled with Kobayashi Rie, and it had to be said that Kobayashi Rie’s strength was truly formidable— even after revealing his form, he could still fight Ye Chenfeng to a standstill.
“Phoenix Cry Reversal Kill Technique!”
Suddenly, Ye Chenfeng bellowed, startling the ninja Kobayashi Rie profoundly.
“How can it be the Ghost Sword’s Phoenix Cry Reversal Kill Technique!” exclaimed Kobayashi Rie in surprise.
With a momentum like a rainbow and movement as fast as lightning, Ye Chenfeng unleashed his immense killing intent, ready to engulf Kobayashi Rie.
As a core disciple of the Five Elements Path, Kobayashi Rie naturally had heard of the fearsomeness of the Phoenix Cry Reversal Kill Technique, which launches an attack from one direction while striking from another, catching the opponent off guard, often resulting in instantaneous death.
Kobayashi Rie saw that the beginning of Ye Chenfeng’s sword technique was indeed this move.
Making a split-second decision, he twisted his body to defend against the attack from the opposite direction.
But as he turned, a chill went down his spine, because what he had anticipated didn’t happen—the figure of Ye Chenfeng didn’t appear from the opposite direction.
There was only one explanation: Ye Chenfeng had deceived him.
“Pfft!”
Ye Chenfeng wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Kobayashi Rie, the Demon God Pen shooting straight out, piercing through Kobayashi Rie’s body, blood spurting out wildly.
“You…”
Slowly turning around, Kobayashi Rie looked at Ye Chenfeng with eyes full of unwillingness.
Indeed, Ye Chenfeng didn’t know this technique; he had merely imitated the beginning of Heimu’s move, the whole point being to bluff Kobayashi Rie.
And just as he had imagined, it worked.
“Next life, be more careful.
Killing isn’t just about strength, but also about using your brain!”
Having said that, Ye Chenfeng forcefully withdrew the Demon God, and Kobayashi Rie’s body collapsed.
“Almost an instant kill!” Yao Dao couldn’t help praising Ye Chenfeng.
Ye Chenfeng tossed the knife to him and said, “Let’s hurry and go!”
Taking the knife, Yao Dao proceeded forward, and Ye Chenfeng followed with Chu Qingfei.
At that time, in a room.
Hojo Hideki and several others were present, plus an old man with graying hair and wearing reading glasses was looking at a large map, occasionally adjusting his glasses.
“Professor Oyafuji, have you found anything?” Hojo Hideki asked anxiously.
After all, ten minutes had passed since Ye Chenfeng and his companions disappeared, and he feared they might escape if it was any later.
“Impossible, aside from these four exits, there’s no way out.
Could they be thinking about blasting their way through?
But even that seems unlikely,” said the old man with a look of complete puzzlement.