Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 327 Ohr's Sword Dances Freely in the Air

"Your opponent is me!"

Lu Mingfei roared and, using the momentum of his charge, unleashed a powerful storm blade directly at the enemy's front, the sharp airflow kicking up a cloud of dust!
The attack was swift and ruthless, forcing the armored enemy to temporarily abandon his pursuit of Subaru Natsuki and raise his rusty shield to block.

"clang--!"

The sound of metal clashing against metal exploded!

Lu Mingfei felt a tingling sensation in his arm, but he had successfully drawn the enemy's attention to himself.

"Thanks, Mr. Lu!"

As soon as the pressure eased, Natsuki Subaru seized the opportunity to adjust his breathing. The black flames that had been flickering on the sword stabilized and rose again, and the Greatsword of the Hunting Gods regained its due majesty.

"This guy's flying sword is troublesome. Watch out for his mid-range thrusts and those unpredictable flying sword techniques."

"learn!"

Lu Mingfei stared intently at the enemy before him, his two swords poised in a fighting stance, the power of the storm swirling around him.

He parried another powerful slash from his opponent, the heavy force transmitted through the sword making his wrist slightly sore.

Taking advantage of the moment his opponent finished his move, Lu Mingfei took a half step back, suddenly raised his right leg, and then slammed it hard onto the ground.

Combat Skill - Storm Step!

boom!
A white shockwave erupted from his landing point, spreading outwards and kicking up debris and dust.

The airflow, powerful enough to send ordinary soldiers flying, struck the armored enemy, but only caused his steady figure to sway slightly; his boots, covered in iron thorns, didn't even leave the ground.

"Tsk!"

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, secretly shocked.

He had only seen such resilience in a handful of people.

To be precise, it was one god and two people—the god was naturally the demigod Rataen, known as "Starbreaker," and the two were the Great Horned Knight Telagos, whose defense was monstrous, and the Forge Knight Theros, who was blessed with ancient power.

Now, this strange man who can wield a "flying sword" has successfully joined Lu Mingfei's ranks of "tough guys" thanks to his amazing stability.

The armored enemy seized the opportunity, let out a low shout, thrust his shield forward, and charged like a bull. He then delivered a heavy shield slam, slamming into Lu Mingfei!

Lu Mingfei dared not take the attack head-on, which was obviously accompanied by a powerful impact. The air surged under his feet again, and he hurriedly dodged backward, avoiding the fierce collision in a bit of a rush.

Taking advantage of this brief respite, Subaru Natsuki finally got a precious chance to catch his breath.

Without hesitation, he pulled out two bottles of Dettol and gulped down the contents, and his wounds began to heal at a visible speed.

Then, with a "whoosh," a deep black flame burst forth in his empty left hand, which he then slammed against his chest!
Prayer—May the black flames protect you!
The black flames spread rapidly as if they were alive, covering his armor and skin, but without causing any burns; instead, they formed a dark barrier.

This layer of protection can significantly enhance his physical defense.

"Lu Jun! I'm all better!"

Subaru Natsuki's voice regained its strength, and the black flames on the Greatsword of the Hunting Gods seemed to be empowered, burning even more fiercely:

"Attack together, take him down!" He raised his sword again and charged forward, black flames trailing a long trail behind him, forming a pincer attack with Lu Mingfei once more.

Taking advantage of this brief respite, and the moment when the armored enemy's attention was temporarily focused on Subaru Natsuki, Lu Mingfei couldn't help but shout:

"Just who is this guy?! The strength of his aura is almost on par with the black gargoyle guarding the entrance to the Beast Temple! And this damned combat technique—"

clang--!
Before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by a sharp, scarlet sword light!
The crimson "qi" flames enveloped the entire sword, greatly enhancing its power and oppressive aura. This made the uniquely shaped broadsword seem to come alive in his hands, allowing him to wield it more freely. The power and speed were both elevated to a new level, easily parrying Subaru Natsuki's heavy slash covered in black flames, and then sweeping it towards Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei hurriedly raised his twin swords to parry, but was forced back a step by the impact, and was even more horrified.

This combat skill not only allows for remote "sword control," but also enables melee enchanting.

"how could I know!"

While desperately parrying the opponent's increasingly ferocious and continuous slashes after the enchantment, Natsuki Subaru gritted his teeth and roared, his tone filled with frustration:
"I just came to this area to buy some consumables from that reclusive merchant! Who knew that right after the transaction, this guy would suddenly appear out of nowhere and attack me without saying a word! His fighting style is also disgusting, with high defense and high damage!"
He's sent me back to the blessing point fifteen times already!

Fifteen times?!

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingfei's eye twitched slightly.

The fact that this armored monster could make someone like Subaru Natsuki suffer fifteen defeats in a row shows that its strength and troublesomeness completely surpassed Grik's, making it a top-tier hero-level combatant.

Just as the two were struggling to breathe under the relentless onslaught of the armored enemy, a leisurely voice drifted from the edge of the battlefield:
"That guy is no ordinary intruder. The rusty iron spikes wrapped around his armor are a symbol of death row inmates among criminals."

He came from a small country called Ohe, which had long been destroyed in war. He was a Bell Bead Hunter, specializing in hunting us merchants and stealing our 'Bell Beads'.

Lu Mingfei glanced quickly out of the corner of his eye and saw a wandering tribal merchant wearing a tattered raincoat and a distinctive pointed hat sitting leisurely on his camel horse on a relatively safe boulder in the distance. He seemed to be holding some dry rations in his hand, looking like he was watching the fire from the sidelines.

Bell beads?

Lu Mingfei's heart stirred.

He had heard Galley mention this thing before. In some ways, it was similar to his magical "four-dimensional pocket" bag. It was a spatial carrier that some people in the borderlands who had undergone special training or possessed talents could open, and it was usually used to store important items.

Merchants relied heavily on bells to carry and trade goods.

"A Bell Jewel Hunter?!"

Natsuki Subaru clearly heard it too. He dodged a heavy shield bash and roared breathlessly:

"I don't have any bell beads! Grandpa! This guy is clearly here to kill you!"

“Yes, my young, faded friend.”

The merchant in the distance said slowly:
"Since you're helping me, I'll kindly provide you with some information."

"I've heard that the small, destroyed kingdom of Ohe was home to reclusive cultivators who all use a power called 'Qi'."

There is a saying among wandering merchants.

"Ohr's sword dances freely in the air."

"I've heard that their swords can spin in the air."

(End of this chapter)