Chapter 180: Stop Hitting!

Damned little brat, I'm going to kill you!

At this moment, the long‑haired strongman finally understood why Jin Jiao had been so furious back then.

Facing an opponent like this, not getting angry would be insane.

Clearly it was I who had the advantage all along, yet somehow various problems arose in the end.

He can now distinctly sense his chakra inside losing control, so he must end the fight as soon as possible.

Hell Stab: Three‑Book Penetrating Hand!

The long‑haired strongman gathered chakra on three fingers, intending to use the overwhelming piercing force to kill the boy before him outright.

This is the strongest strike he can employ in his current state.

If it lands successfully, the battle will be over.

Xiaochun!

Facing the strongman's attack, Lian Ye shouted again.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin instantly understood, endured the pain and completed the hand seal: "Earth Release: Yellow Spring Swamp!"

This was the tactic they had long discussed: one person provides Ninjutsu support, giving the others time to attack.

The ground beneath the long‑haired strongman's feet suddenly softened, turning into thick mud.

Although the strongman immediately unleashed chakra to try to leap out, his body gradually lost control of the chakra, slowing him down, and the Lightning Radiance gathered on his three fingers faded away.

Damned it, why now!

He looked at his legs stuck in the mud and couldn't help cursing.

Lian Ye seized the fleeting chance, taking in every expression on his face, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

Looks like the medicine's effect has fully taken hold.

Immediately after, he gripped the Banana Leaf Fan and swung it hard; the flames spewed from the fan were countless times hotter than before, coalescing in the air into three snarling fire dragons that lunged at the trapped strongman from different angles.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing the situation, hurriedly used Wind Release in coordination, and the Wind Release met the fire dragons.

The wind borrowed the flames, and the three fire dragons instantly expanded into a firestorm covering half the battlefield, completely engulfing the strongman.

"Did it work?" Xiaochun Zhuanqin's face showed anticipation.

Lian Ye, however, did not let his guard down, his gaze fixed on the center of the flames. Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply, and he quickly spoke to warn the two.

"Retreat quickly!"

The flames were torn from within by a ferocious force; the long‑haired strongman burst out, his body shrouded in blue smoke, his Lightning Style Armor shattered and torn, revealing a charred body inside.

His eyes were filled with raging fire, his battle spirit turning even more feral.

Perhaps he had never even considered retreat...

"Uchiha little brat!" With each word the strongman spoke, blood spurted from his mouth, "I'll tear you to pieces!"

The long‑haired strongman's internal chakra was in turmoil, and the searing flames made each breath feel like burning.

Lian Ye gave him no respite; the cold Three Tomoe Sharingan locked onto him, and the Tachi in his hand glimmered with a chilling light.

"Commander, it seems your era is about to end," Lian Ye said calmly, yet with an undeniable pressure.

Given the strongman's current condition, he was fully confident he could kill him!

A guy this powerful is better off dead.

"Arrogant little brat!" the long‑haired strongman roared, forcibly gathering chakra, his right fist flashing with Lightning Radiance.

But this time, his speed was noticeably slower.

"Still trying to struggle desperately?"

Lian Ye's mouth twitched upward, his figure flashed, he activated the Flash Step technique, instantly appearing beside the strongman, sweeping his Tachi.

"Clang—!"

The long‑haired strongman barely raised his hand to block, but because his chakra was uncontrolled, the defensive power of the Thunder Armor on his arm was greatly reduced, almost breaking through.

Seeing this, he dared not continue to resist with his body, and hurriedly put distance between himself and Lian Ye.

The blade in front of him was laced with deadly poison; a careless cut would be fatal!

Lian Ye didn't stop, placed the Banana Leaf Fan behind him, and his left hand swiftly formed a seal.

After fighting for a while, the Banana Leaf Fan proved more suitable for ranged combat, while close‑quarters still favored hand seals for Ninjutsu.

He can form seals with one hand, allowing him to strike unexpectedly.

"Fire Release·Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"

Scorching fireballs rained out of his mouth like a downpour; the long‑haired strongman gritted his teeth and dodged, yet several fireballs still struck his body, the searing pain contorting his face.

……

In the distance, Tail Beast Transformation Jin Jiao was frantically suppressing Yuanfei Rizhan, Uchiha Jing and Shuihu Menyan, his six tails wildly thrashing, forcing the three to retreat step by step.

"Hahaha, Konoha's scum, today is your death day!" Jin Jiao roared madly, his Nine‑Tailed Chakra raging wildly.

Sure enough, without that damned Uchiha, these guys are just worthless, not even worth a hit.

I'm sure it won't be long before I can kill a few of them, then go after that Uchiha and avenge my brother!

With the long‑haired strongman's formidable strength, if he doesn't get past it himself, that kid will be killed, right?

He instinctively glanced toward the distant battle, wanting to know whether Lian Ye had been killed...

"What?!"

Jin Jiao's pupils suddenly contracted, his arrogant grin froze instantly, a look of seeing a ghost on his face.

The formidable brute was now entirely charred, his Thunder Armor shattered, being tightly suppressed by that Uchiha little brat!

"How is this possible?!" Jin Jiao was so shocked he nearly lost his voice.

He had previously sparred with Lian Ye, knew the kid's power had increased, but it was absolutely not strong enough to suppress a strongman!

Something unknown must have happened in the meantime.

Although he doesn't know that the Long-haired Strongman's chakra is being suppressed, he knows that if this continues they'll be beaten again…

"Damn it!" Jin Jiao's inner alarm rang loudly.

Although his condition has improved considerably, if he keeps dragging it out, when Lian Ye deals with the Long-haired Strongman and then joins the few people before him to assault him, he'll truly be finished here.

He has personally experienced such a scene three times already, so he's very experienced.

Now is a good time to run away; if he waits any longer, there will be no chance!

Jin Jiao instantly conceived the thought of retreat.

As long as the green mountains remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood.

Since the situation hasn't reached its worst yet, it's the perfect time to run away!

If not now, when else?

Anyway, his fleeing isn't just once or twice; he's lost any sense of shame about this.

At worst, he'll win it back next time!

Lose once and it's anger; lose twice and it's unwillingness; lose three times and it's defiance; lose a fourth time and you become compliant.

As long as a person is still alive, that's enough…

"Konoha's scum, consider yourselves lucky!" Jin Jiao gritted his teeth, swung his six tails violently, forcing the three members of Yuanfei Rizhan to retreat.

Then he leapt forward, charging toward the Long-haired Strongman's direction.

"Not good, stop him quickly!" Yuanfei Rizhan's expression changed dramatically, thinking he was heading for Lian Ye.

"Stop fighting, retreat!" Jin Jiao roared.

The Long-haired Strongman heard this, a hint of unwillingness flashing in his eyes, as if he didn't want to leave.

"Stop fighting, stop fighting, retreat with me quickly!"

Seeing the Strongman unwilling to retreat, Jin Jiao instantly became anxious.

"If you keep delaying, we will have to die here today!"