CHAPTER 1001: I AM DENG SHENTONG

Chapter 1001: I am Deng Shentong

Zhang Yi's escape speed wasn't particularly fast, as he wasn't a superhuman known for physical prowess.

Within mere seconds, Ohgami Benimaru had closed in behind him.

"Instant Flash!"

Ohgami Benimaru leaped high into the air, his gaze cold and focused squarely on Zhang Yi's neck.

The Kokonoe Nagamune in his hand erupted like a shattered silver vessel, unleashing a blinding white light!

This slash was so fast it became invisible to the naked eye, transforming into pure light itself.

*Swoosh~*

Faint ripples appeared in the air.

Ohgami Benimaru passed by Zhang Yi's side and landed on the ground.

He glanced at the long sword in his hand—not a single drop of blood stained its surface.

Satisfied, he nodded and smoothly sheathed his blade.

His sword was so swift that those killed by it wouldn't even realize they were dead before dying.

So fast that it left no trace of blood on the blade.

"Too weak! Doesn't seem like a high-level superhuman from Huaxu Kingdom, probably just someone from the reconnaissance team."

Ohgami Benimaru turned his head, expecting to see the corpse slowly collapsing.

But when he looked back, the person before him had vanished completely.

"Nani?"

Ohgami Benimaru's pupils slightly contracted.

Impossible!

That slash had clearly connected, and the opponent absolutely hadn't dodged it.

So why was there no corpse?

"Oh? Looks like this superhuman has some ability after all?"

He tightened his grip on his sword as ripples emerged again from deep within the toxic miasma.

Ohgami Benimaru vaguely saw that same figure fleeing into the distance.

"What kind of trick are you playing?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Ohgami Benimaru's lips.

Zhang Yi's behavior had sparked a wicked amusement in him.

"Do you want to live that badly?"

"Then let me crush your hopes!"

"I absolutely love watching people struggle desperately to survive, only to show that helpless, despairing expression when I finally kill them!"

He wasn't afraid of any schemes or tricks the other might employ.

Because against absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks were meaningless.

As the strongest warrior in Neon Pirate, there were only a handful of people on the entire Star Island who could kill him.

Even if he encountered the absolute top-tier members of Hell's Lock or Four Spirits, if he couldn't win, he could still escape.

And judging by this person's initial appearance, he couldn't possibly be any top-tier expert.

True powerhouses wouldn't hide sneakily, nor would they flee the moment they were discovered.

Ohgami Benimaru crouched low, his right hand gripping the Kokonoe Nagamune, his right foot stomping hard on the ground as he shot forward like an arrow. ṟâNՕ𝐁Ëṣ

But this time, chasing Zhang Yi wouldn't be so simple.

Zhang Yi activated thirty-fold spatial acceleration, boosting his speed to extreme levels.

Ohgami Benimaru pursued relentlessly—he wasn't about to let go of reward points that were practically in his grasp.

The Colombian Navy had a bounty list.

From fleet captains and investigation team captains to deputy captains and even ordinary members, everyone had a clear price tag.

He wouldn't let this fat prize slip away!

"I hope you're at least a captain-level superhuman, so I can get more rewards!"

Ohgami Benimaru thought excitedly as he gave chase.

Their pursuit didn't last long—within minutes, they had covered dozens of kilometers.

Zhang Yi suddenly stopped amidst a patch of ruins.

Ohgami Benimaru stood behind him, sneering coldly, "What's wrong? Can't run anymore? No matter where you flee today, I'll personally take your head!"

His eyes held mockery, like a cat playing with a desperately fleeing mouse.

From his aura, it was clear he still had plenty of energy to spare.

Indeed, he thoroughly enjoyed the sensation of prey desperately running while he slowly toyed with and tormented them.

Zhang Yi turned around to face Ohgami Benimaru.

"Is it possible that you've become isolated?"

"And that I deliberately lured you here?"

Zhang Yi said calmly.

His right hand then produced a long sword forged from Adamantine Metal.

Seeing this, the amusement in Ohgami Benimaru's eyes deepened.

"You want to compare swords with me? Excellent, absolutely excellent, hahaha!"

He laughed heartily, but his eyes never left Zhang Yi for even a moment.

After laughing his fill, he narrowed his eyes and said in a mocking tone:

"How do you know I wasn't deliberately lured here by you?"

"Although source sprites are delicious, the reward for killing a captain-level superhuman also carries a very high price."

"I don't want to share it with others."

Zhang Yi pointed his sword at Ohgami Benimaru's head.

"You're far too arrogant! If you knew who I am, I'm certain you wouldn't have the courage to speak to me like this."

Ohgami Benimaru looked at Zhang Yi with great interest.

"Then, who exactly are you?"

Zhang Yi chuckled softly, and the laughter grew progressively louder.

"Listen well, you despicable Neon Pirate dwarf!"

"I am the unextinguished star of hope in Jiangnan Region, the eternal glory of Huaxu Kingdom, the most stunning genius of Blizzard City!"

"Captain of the Celestial Squad, Deng Shentong!"

Ohgami Benimaru was momentarily taken aback.

"Deng Shentong?"

He had heard this name before—when the ronin organization [Erosion Moon] landed in Jiangnan Region.

It was said they had defeated a captain from Jiangnan Region named Deng Shentong.

He had come along on this mission too, but his strength wasn't particularly notable among the many superhumans.

A trace of contempt appeared in Ohgami Benimaru's eyes.

"So it's just a small-time nobody!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he drew his sword.

His movement was swift, but his draw was even faster.

Despite being over ten meters apart, he closed the distance in an instant.

As the blade light flashed, the space before him twisted violently.

He watched helplessly as his sword cut through nothingness, and the person before him instantly vanished!

The next moment, a tear opened behind him.

A crescent of black flame slashed viciously toward his back!

Ohgami Benimaru only felt a chill run down his spine.

His sword was already drawn, making it impossible to quickly turn and counterattack.

But as a master swordsman and practical combat expert, he instantly drew his scabbard to block.

"BOOM!!!"

The dark Void Power slammed violently into his scabbard, erupting with overwhelming force!

Although Ohgami Benimaru blocked the attack, caught off guard, he was still sent flying hundreds of meters away!

"This power... you're not Deng Shentong!!"

Ohgami Benimaru realized instantly, roaring in fury.

His anger stemmed from being deceived.

When Zhang Yi introduced himself, he had believed Zhang Yi was Deng Shentong.

Because in his view, true experts disdained hiding their identities.

They either said nothing or formally introduced themselves.

Who would be so shameless as to claim to be someone else!

If only he had met Zhang Yi earlier, he would have learned this lesson already.

Author's Note