Chapter 122: The Alley

Robin smiled, a hint of coldness in his gaze: "You think you can defeat me just with the power of the Soul‑Eating Crystal? Your strength has indeed increased a lot, but it's still only at Knight Late Stage."

Tuoleisi's face showed a snarling smile, the dark light in his eyes grew stronger: "Killing you is enough!"

Before the words fell, Tuoleisi suddenly struck, dark energy spewed from his palm, forming a black lightning bolt that rushed toward Robin.

That energy carried a corrosive aura, as if even the air was torn, emitting a harsh screech.

Robin swiftly sidestepped, his form as light as a phantom. His blade traced a silver flash in the air, aiming straight at Tuoleisi's throat.

Before the blade reached, the fierce Sword Qi already forced Tuoleisi to step back half a pace.

Their battle instantly erupted, the clash of blade and energy producing a sharp sound.

Tuoleisi's attacks were wild and frantic, each strike bearing the corrosive power of the Soul‑Eating Crystal, trying to erode Robin's defense.

Robin, relying on superb swordsmanship and calm judgment, repeatedly nullified Tuoleisi's offensives.

"Robin, you can't beat me!" Tuoleisi cackled, the dark light in his eyes intensifying.

His both hands suddenly swung, several black energy blades surged from all directions toward Robin, sealing off all his escape routes.

Robin gave no reply, but quickly scanned the surroundings. The crowd on the street had already scattered, yet many innocent civilians were still caught in the battle's aftershocks.

A chill rose in his heart, knowing they could not continue fighting here.

"Tuoleisi, your strength has indeed risen a lot, but your fighting style is too one‑dimensional." Robin said coldly, a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "I really don't understand what purpose your clawed hands serve—are they just to scare people?"

Tuoleisi's complexion instantly turned iron‑blue, the fury in his eyes about to burst forth: "Shut up! I'll make you witness true power!"

Robin ignored his roar, deliberately showing a flaw to lure Tuoleisi into a chase.

He swiftly retreated, heading toward a narrow alley.

Tuoleisi fell for the trap, chasing without hesitation.

The alley was dim and narrow, its walls covered with mottled marks, and a damp mildew smell filled the air.

Robin's figure darted through the lane, Tuoleisi close behind; their footfalls echoed in the cramped space.

"You think escaping to a place like this can hide you from me?" Tuoleisi's voice carried a hint of mockery, "Robin, you're too naive!"

Robin gave no answer, but suddenly halted, turned to face Tuoleisi. A cold flash crossed his eyes, and the Tang Sword in his hand lifted slightly, its tip pointing at Tuoleisi's chest.

"Escape? No, I just don't want to harm the innocent." Robin said coldly, "Now we can settle the score properly."

Claiming to avoid harming the innocent is false; the real reason is fear of exposing his Legendary Knight cultivation.

He now only wants to bide his time; Lao Mao said to wait until he reaches Legendary before destroying the Wizard Council's base, but in Robin's eyes it's still too dangerous; he plans to break through to Above Legendary before acting.

Tuoleisi sneered, both hands suddenly swung, several black energy blades surged from all directions toward Robin.

Robin swiftly swung his sword to block, blade meeting energy blades, producing a harsh metallic scraping sound.

"Your attacks are still so monotonous." Robin said lightly, a hint of contempt, "With the Soul‑Eating Crystal's power, is that all you can do?"

A flash of fury crossed Tuoleisi's eyes; his both hands clasped together, a massive Black Energy Sphere condensed in his palm.

The sphere was filled with corrosive aura, as if even space itself were warped.

"Die!" Tuoleisi roared, thrusting the sphere toward Robin.

Robin's gaze hardened, quickly channeling his Life Force.

A faint silver sheen spread over his blade, then he slashed fiercely, a sharp Sword Qi shooting toward the sphere.

"Boom!"

Sword Qi collided with the sphere, emitting a deafening blast.

The sphere split in two, then exploded in midair, black energy scattering, corroding the surrounding walls into deep pits.

Tuoleisi's complexion slightly changed, clearly not expecting Robin's Sword Qi to be so powerful.

A flicker of apprehension flashed in his eyes, but was quickly replaced by madness.

"Robin, you think this will defeat me?" Tuoleisi's voice trembled with hysteria, "The Soul‑Eating Crystal's power is far beyond this!"

His both hands suddenly plunged into the ground, black energy flowing from his palms into the earth.

Immediately, the ground quaked violently, several black energy pillars erupted from below, charging straight at Robin.

Robin leapt up swiftly, flipping in the air to dodge the pillars' attack.

His blade traced an arc in the air, then he slashed down toward Tuoleisi's crown.

Tuoleisi quickly raised both hands, black energy in his palms coalesced into a shield, blocking Robin's blade.

Blade met shield, producing a dull thud.

"Your attack is no different!" Tuoleisi sneered, a hint of pride in his tone.

Robin gave no reply, but stepped back a few paces, widening the distance. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes; even with Great Knight peak power, he still couldn't deal with Tuoleisi.

It seems this Soul‑Eating Crystal is somewhat sinister.

Though apprehensive, Robin still said with sarcasm, "Tuoleisi, your power has indeed risen a lot, but your fighting style is too one‑dimensional. The Soul‑Eating Crystal's power, you haven't fully mastered it."

Tuoleisi's complexion instantly turned iron‑blue, the fury in his eyes about to burst forth: "Shut up! I'll make you witness true power!"

Robin needed to confirm whether the Soul‑Eating Crystal affects a person's temperament.

Robin's figure surged forward, blade flashing silver, straight for Tuoleisi's chest.

Tuoleisi quickly raised both hands, black energy in his palms forming a shield, attempting to block Robin's attack.

As the blade was about to touch the shield, it suddenly changed direction.

His form flickered like a phantom, circling to Tuoleisi's side, blade striking his ribs.

Tuoleisi's complexion turned pale instantly, he stepped back quickly, but it was too late.

Robin's blade cut a deep wound in his ribs, blood instantly staining his clothes.

"Ah!" Tuoleisi let out a painful howl, the dark light in his eyes intensifying.

His both hands suddenly swung, several black energy blades surged from all directions toward Robin.

(End of Chapter)