Chapter 108

Bang!

After an unknown number of collisions.

Qiu Lin's terrifying power swept.

The Tiger Head Spear sent Gu Han's Pure Wind Sword flying from his hand.

Gu Han, whose arm ached, could only hold the shield with one hand, while simultaneously drawing on his whole body's inner strength to block Qiu Lin's attack.

However, as time passed, Qiu Lin's strength became even greater than before.

He held the Tiger Head Spear, performed Sweeping Thousands of Troops, and slammed it hard onto the Yellow Stone Shield, emitting a sound that made the scalp tingle.

Gu Han, holding the Yellow Stone Shield, spat a mouthful of blood, his body flew backward, falling into the rubble of the collapsed control room.

"Heh, not worth a single blow!"

In a tone of contemptuous laughter, Qiu Lin stepped forward quickly, intending to pull Gu Han out of the rubble.

He wanted to personally kill this fellow who had repeatedly sabotaged his plans, and now had driven him to a dead end!

Because of him, he had no choice but to take the forbidden drug, at the cost of damaging his foundation, to complete this mission!

Even if it could be repaired later, it would inevitably affect his martial path!

Unforgivable sin!

However, he searched through the rubble, yet still could not find Gu Han's trace.

Not even a person's shadow was seen.

"How is this possible?"

Qiu Lin looked at the rubble in disbelief, brow furrowed.

He had clearly just seen Gu Han fall into this rubble with his own eyes—how could he not be there?

But just then, a voice from the city guards came from afar.

"General, just now, the people from Dan Ren Cheng came up, and are now rushing toward the control room."

Please ask the General to forgive this humble officer's failure to protect; however, with the protection of Squad Leader Gu Han, I expect the thief should not yet have time to open the gate.

Immediately after, footsteps sounded.

Qiu Lin, who had been preparing to continue searching for Gu Han, suddenly panicked.

With Zhou Kuan's speed, it would probably take only a few breaths to get here.

He must increase his speed!

Qiu Lin threw everything aside, frantically using martial techniques to fling all the piled stones away.

He did not know where the gate switch was located.

Only thus could he quickly find the gate switch.

Fortunately, as if heaven blessed Qiu Lin, he soon spotted the gate switch's location.

At the same time, the footsteps behind him grew more urgent.

Qiu Lin felt the medicinal effect inside his body beginning to rapidly fade; he immediately let out an angry roar and lunged toward the gate switch.

As long as he opens the city gate, his mission for today will be perfectly completed!

Qiu Lin's mind was now clouded by the hope of victory, but suddenly he heard the sound of a long blade entering the body.

Puchi!

A severed arm just flew out of nowhere!

"Er, ah!!"

The shrill scream echoed through the night sky.

Although Qiu Lin's perception had diminished, the pain from the severed arm penetrated deep into the marrow, still making it hard for him to bear.

His right hand that had pressed the button was already severed, and his body also smashed to the ground under Gu Han's fierce kick.

Not caring about tearing Gu Han apart, Qiu Lin blasted out with his left palm.

His body then exerted force fiercely, jumping toward the button.

Gu Han had long anticipated this; the Yellow Stone Shield protected his front, and he pointed two fingers toward the button's direction in midair.

Pure Yang Demon-Subduing Finger!

Pure yang energy condensed into a single finger, carrying the power to tear through everything, piercing Qiu Lin's brain.

Boom!

Qiu Lin's body slammed heavily onto the ground, and shards of stone pierced his body.

But in Qiu Lin's eyes lay a strong sense of unwillingness.

His arm was only ten centimeters away from the button!

Just a little more, and he could complete his mission and return home in glory!

Unfortunately, in the end he still fell short by a little.

Gu Han did not approach Qiu Lin's corpse; instead, he stood at a distance and, using the Soulhook Curved Blade, slashed out a blade of light.

The blade of light split the air and flew, severing Qiu Lin's head.

Only then did Gu Han finally relax, plopping down onto the ground.

The reason Qiu Lin couldn't find him just now was...

It was because, at the moment Gu Han was blown away, he drew the Soulhook Curved Blade from his storage space.

And he triggered the Soulhook Curved Blade's special effect at the First Moment.

Therefore, even if Qiu Lin turned the vicinity upside down, he could never find his trace!

As for the later talk of the city guard soldiers, it was entirely Gu Han lowering his voice to disguise himself.

Qiu Lin did not understand Gu Han's voice.

In addition, to complete the mission, Qiu Lin was inevitably anxious, having no time to discern the source of the sound.

Thus Gu Han seized the opportunity and killed Qiu Lin.

Gu Han had previously refrained from using the Pure Yang Demon-Subduing Finger precisely to lower Qiu Lin's guard.

Qiu Lin never imagined, even in death, that he had exhausted his last strength, employing a martial technique to block Gu Han.

Why would Gu Han employ a martial technique he had never seen before?

After confirming Qiu Lin's death, Gu Han stepped forward to examine his belongings.

"Congratulations, host, you have absorbed Qi Blood points from the Sixth Stage Great Martial Master Qiu Lin, gaining 1000 strength points and 500 defense points."

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained a second-tier treasure chest; would you like to open it immediately?"

"Congratulations, host, your luck is explosive; you may absorb a martial technique from Qiu Lin's corpse; do you wish to do so?"

The three successive system alert tones made Gu Han's heart leap with joy.

"Could this be the change brought by the fortune value I previously obtained?"

From obtaining the system until now, Gu Han has had a second opportunity to absorb a martial technique.

But the number of those deserving death at his hands is certainly more than a hundred.

Just this alone shows how low the probability of triggering this effect is!

"Absorb martial technique!"

As Gu Han's words fell, a phantom stream of light connected him and Qiu Lin's corpse.

"Congratulations, host, you have absorbed a Profound Tier Top-grade martial technique from Qiu Lin: Sweep Across Thousand Armies!"

Sweep Across Thousand Armies: deals high slash damage to enemies within range; the more enemies, the higher the damage.

"Isn't this just the spear technique Qiu Lin just used, Sweep?"

Gu Han raised an eyebrow; the Profound Tier Top-grade martial technique is not bad.

He just lacks a suitable long weapon……

Before that thought even settled, his gaze caught the tiger-head golden spear not far away.

Isn't that a weapon delivered right to his door?

Although his Pure Yang Demon-Subduing Finger is still only slightly accomplished, it requires a vast amount of martial technique experience to improve proficiency.

But he is not lacking in the martial technique experience of Sweep Across Thousand Armies.

Gu Han directly upgraded Sweep Across Thousand Armies to the "Entry into the Hall" level.

The war hasn't ended; he still has plenty of opportunities to gain martial technique experience.

Although Qiu Lin's threat has been eliminated, Gu Han still dares not leave this place for now.

The gate mechanism is exposed before everyone; he must ensure the gate's safety.

Thinking this, Gu Han could only send Little Wolf out to see if he could scavenge some spoils.

Meanwhile he himself stood guard near the city gate mechanism, preparing to open the treasure chest.

Since the last time he opened a treasure chest, he now has thirteen second-tier treasure chests and five first-tier treasure chests in his hand.

This is also, aside from having previously opened a third-tier treasure chest, the most fruitful haul yet!

Gu Han eagerly chanted in his mind,

"Open a first-tier treasure chest!"

In an instant, five bright clusters of light appeared before Gu Han.

The five successive system alert tones followed suit.