A genuine Stone Skin Martial Artist.
"So, you’ve got some strength in you. No wonder you dare act so brazenly! Still, we, the Black Wind Three Fiends, have slain more than a few Iron Skin Martial Artists in our time!"
The leader stomped forward, darting ahead like an arrow. His long leg swung like a whip and lashed ruthlessly at Gu Sheng.
The wind hissed sharply, power radiating from the strike, but Gu Sheng felt a tinge of disappointment in his heart.
A genuine Iron Skin Martial Artist.
"Turns out they’re just three small fry..."
Having failed to snag a big fish, he couldn’t help but feel regret.
Gu Sheng decided to finish the fight quickly. His right fist collided with the opponent’s whipping leg, unleashing a muffled thud. His body was flung backward violently, but in that moment, his heart stirred—an extremely faint presence flashed for an instant before vanishing.
"Someone else is lurking!"
Gu Sheng’s spirit sharpened, and he immediately abandoned the idea of a quick resolution, wary of startling the hidden predator.
The person in the shadows was extraordinarily cautious; up until now, even Gu Sheng hadn’t noticed them. Only amid the chaotic four-person combat did a sliver of aura escape, allowing Gu Sheng to detect it.
The three assailants closed in on him once more. Gu Sheng’s body glimmered with an iron-black radiance as he controlled his strength precisely and let out a battle cry, charging straight at the trio.
"Stone Throw of the Strength King!"
Gu Sheng bent like a drawn bow, his fists heavy as boulders, smashing brutally toward the two Stone Skin Martial Artists rushing him.
Skin met blade, emitting sharp, metallic screeches that pierced the air.
The second and third fiends were caught off guard by Gu Sheng’s overwhelming power. This exceeded the abilities of an average Iron Skin Martial Artist—it was clear they had encountered an unyielding adversary!
A punch knocked away a short blade, and then hammered viciously into the arms of the two.
Crack!
The sound of bones fracturing could be faintly heard. This, even after Gu Sheng deliberately held back, concerned about startling the hidden observer. Otherwise, this single punch would have been enough to shatter their bones and tendons, severely crippling them—or worse, rupturing their organs and killing them outright.
Even still, Gu Sheng’s display of strength left the Black Wind Three Fiends staggered.
"Attack together! Don’t hold back!"
The trio realized the plump sheep they had targeted wasn’t some novice newly initiated into martial arts. Gu Sheng had deliberately misled them at the black market—his speech, demeanor, and the goods he purchased had all painted the picture of someone who had only just broken through to the Stone Skin Realm.
Retreating now wasn’t an option.
No matter the cost, the prey they’d sunk their teeth into had to be torn apart.
Thud, thud, thud!!
Suddenly, the four were locked in a fierce melee.
The sound of fists and feet clashing rang out continuously, kicking up rolling dust clouds. To the shock of the Black Wind Three Fiends, Gu Sheng only grew stronger the longer the fight dragged on. What began as an evenly matched brawl quickly turned into Gu Sheng firmly overpowering them.
Especially the second and third fiends, who had taken several punches, their bodies radiating pain from numerous spots. Some blows had left their hands trembling so badly, they struggled to grip their blades.
The leader fared slightly better but was still far from unscathed.
Gu Sheng fought without regard for his own life!
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