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nZhao Luo moved his hand to the right while stopping blackey right around the level of his waist.

nIt was like he was holding a bat and getting ready to blow away a pitch.

nPointing the sharp end of blackey towards Big Bean, Zhao Luo continued to stare at him.

nThis moment was a crucial one for him so he couldn't just rush at Big Bean and swing his sword like a madman.

nUnexpectedly, Big Bean who had warned Zhao Luo was also scared to hurry at him.

nThus the things folded slowly as both were barely holding themselves up while ignoring the pain of their injuries.

nBig Bean raised his ax backward while Zhao Luo brought his sword downwards.

n'Tap.'

n'Tap.'

nZhao Luo took a step towards Big Bean while he also moved a step towards them.

nIf they repeated this same movement thrice, Zhao Luo and Big Bean would both be in the range of each other's weapons.

n'Huffff Haaaa.'

nZhao Luo took a deep breath and exhaled while taking another step towards the giant disciple.

nTwo steps were left but the tension between the two had surpassed the skies above them.

nEven the spectating disciples were silent.

nMo Suo, Si Chen, Feng Ma, and Rose weren't an exception as they also looked at Zhao Luo and Big Bean's fight quietly.

nOn the stage.

nZhao Luo knew that this was probably his final exchange but something scared him.

n

"Will I be able to take him down?

"

nZhao Luo mumbled as he took another step towards Big Bean who also moved towards Zhao Luo.

nWith the last step remaining, Zhao Luo's question was answered by his mind.

nIn that second, Zhao Luo remembered those who had placed their expectations on him.

nFrom Senior Ballum to Pullet Lord. From Mite to Wu Yang. The third elder to the Sect Leader.

nHe had already met many unfathomable figures.

n'Taking out Mite and Wu Yang.'

nZhao Luo thought as they were very far from being unfathomable, but even they had acknowledged him.

n

"What am I even scared of?

"

nZhao Luo mumbled as he shook his head and without any more thoughts shaking up his mind, Zhao Luo felt his mind getting clearer.

nThe fear of losing was gone.

n'Hah, I feel calm.'

nZhao Luo took the last step towards Big Bean.

nThey both started the movement of their attack as their weapons were being swung at each other.

nZhao Luo's left leg was pushing him forward while the knee of his right leg was lowered as he brought Blackey upwards with lightning speed.

n

"Burst Slash: Reverse.

"

nAt the same moment, Big Bean who had been carelessly swinging his ax before brought it down in a perfectly straight position.

n

"Mountain Cut.

"

nBig Bean shouted as his ax looked even bigger than a mountain while being dropped on Zhao Luo.

n'CLANG~'

nTheir weapons collided and the power behind both attacks was the same.

nZhao Luo lifted his left leg and took a step towards Big Bean while Blackey was holding back Big Bean's ax.

nAt the same time, Big Bean also stepped towards Zhao Luo.

n'CHINGGG~'

nSparks could be seen flying out of the point of contact but neither Zhao Luo nor Big Bean backed down.

n'Burst Wood Drop.'

nZhao Luo pulled down his sword halfway and then pushed it up again, tapping Big Bean's ax twice.

nEven though the movements were simple but the Dual nature of this sword art wasn't.

nThe moment Zhao Luo's sword touched Big Bean's ax the second time, Big Bean was pushed back.

n

"What?

"

nMo Suo let out a sound. His face had

"I don't believe this

" written all over it as he saw Zhao Luo pushing back Big Bean.

nBig Bean's arms were lifted upwards as the result of Zhao Luo's Burst Wood Drop.

nZhao Luo jumped up and waved his sword towards Big Bean's defenseless body.

nZhao Luo aimed towards Big Bean's neck but at the last moment, he moved his sword towards the left.

n

"Wood Drop.

"

nZhao Luo said as he tightened his grasp over blackey's hilt and brought it down on Big Bean's right shoulder.

n'Slash.'

n

"Agh

"

nA small gash was left on Big Bean's shoulder but then Zhao Luo's sword sliced at the same place again.

n'SLASH.'

n

"AGHH.

"

nFollowing the action of Zhao Luo's Wood Drop, a small gash following a deep gash was left on Big Bean's right shoulder.

nBig Bean screamed as he could feel the blood flowing out of this sword wound.

nZhao Luo landed backward while Big Bean fell on his knees.

n

"Kill Me! Please.

"

nBig Bean begged Zhao Luo in a certain tone as his giant body wobbled.

n

"No.

"

nZhao Luo declined right away.

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"I have won, so just get lost and let your master come up.

"

nZhao Luo told Big Bean to get off the stage as this wasn't a slaughter party.

nZhao Luo was just helping himself by teaching Mo Sup and his followers a lesson.

nWhile Zhao Luo had declined Big Bean's wish, a voice entered everyone's ear.

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"Kill Yourself.

"

nMo Suo ordered Big Bean with a cold voice.

n'What?'

nZhao Luo was stunned after hearing the ruthless command of Mo Suo.

nContrary to Zhao Luo's reaction, Big Bean nodded and with closed eyes, he raised the ax that was still in his hand and brought its sharp end down, towards his stomach.

nBut before he could stab himself with his ax.

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"Half Step.

"

nZhao Luo used Half Walk towards Big Bean and waved Blackey at the ax, blowing it away from Big Bean's hand.

nZhao Luo who was standing and Big Bean who was on his knees were on the same vision level.

nBig Bean opened his eyes and found Zhao Luo standing eight before him with a ferocious look on his face.

n

"Are you a fool?

"

nZhao Luo shouted at Big Bean while grabbing the collar of Big Bean's purple robe.

nBig Bean was silent, unable to answer Zhao Luo's question, he looked down and saw his blood dyeing the stage red.

nZhao Luo pulled back his arm after storing Blackey and threw a punch at Big Bean.

nBang!

nThe punch landed squarely on Big Bean's face forcing his focus to converge solely on Zhao Luo.

n

"I asked you something. Are you a fool?

"

nZhao Luo repeated his question.

nHis anger was already getting out of control.

nBig Bean who didn't fear death felt scared while facing Zhao Luo's devilish gaze.

nHe hurriedly shook his head, expressing his answer which was a simple NO.

n

"Then why would you kill yourself for someone else?

"

nZhao Luo asked Big Bean as he pulled back his fist again.

nSeeing that the wrong answer could prove fatal for his facial features, Big Bean answered truthfully.

n

"I am a slave. He is my master. I have to obey his every word. That is My Life.

"

nBig Bean told Zhao Luo while glancing at Mo Suo multiple times.

nMo Suo nodded and looked back at Big Bean and opened his mouth.

n

"Indeed. As your master, I command you to kill yourself.

"

nMo Suo repeated his order with a calm face.

nZhao Luo's ferociousness erupted even more as he clenched his fist tightly.

n

"What slave and what master? You want to die. Then why don't you give me your life?

"

nZhao Luo asked Big Bean while letting go of his collar.

n'Dying by his hand may prove to be less painful.'

nBig Bean thought and then looked at Mo Suo.

nMo Sup was the one who controlled Big Bean's decision.

nZhao Luo followed Big Bean's gaze and also stared at Mo Suo.

n'Ah, I See.'

nZhao Luo murmured as though he had understood something.

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"Yo, let me take his life.

"

nZhao Luo said as he wondered if Mo Suo would agree with it.

nBut Zhao Luo didn't know that a fallen follower was nothing more than a piece of trash of Mo Suo.

nMo Suo looked at Zhao Luo, who he had considered a peasant was asking him something.

n'Hmm.'

nThen Mo Suo looked at Big Bean who was a loser and nodded.

n

"You can take his life.

"

nMo Suo agreed to Zhao Luo's request.

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"Don't turn back on your words.

"

nZhao Luo told Mo Suo as he looked back at Big Bean and pulled out his sword again.

nA crimson sword appeared in his hand.

nZhao Luo held Ifrit towards Big Bean and found Big Bean's eyes closed.

n

"What an actor.

"

nZhao Luo mumbled as he looked down and noticed that Big Bean's hands which were curled up into a fist, were trembling.

nBig Bean waited for Zhao Luo's sword to give him a painless parting but this wait continued.

nAfter a few moments.

n'I am still breathing.'

nBig Bean thought as he felt light-headed but it was certain that he was still alive.

n

"Open your eyes.

"

nZhao Luo's voice which was full of authority entered Big Bean's ears.

nRight then Big Bean opened his eyes and found the sharp blade of Ifrit on his shoulder.

nZhao Luo turned his sword and tapped Big Bean's shoulder with the broad side of Ifrit.

n

"Is this how they free someone from slavery here?

"

nZhao Luo raised his sword and with it, he patted Big Bean's other shoulder too.

n

"Okay, you should be free now.

"

nZhao Luo told Big Bean.

nIt may have looked like he was playing around but that wasn't the case when they noticed the expression on Zhao Luo's face.

nBig Bean looked at Zhao Luo with bright eyes.

nWhile looking at this scene, someone was getting annoyed to an extreme level.

n

"What are you doing?

"

nMo Suo shouted at Zhao Luo with a nasty look.

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nAuthor's note:

nWe go slowly, slowly towards that promised godhood and then even beyond!

nSo vote and comment!

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