Capítulo 31: Against the Assassins III

Chen Jing ran through the dense forest, his heart pounding in his chest as he heard the sound of his pursuers getting closer. He knew he had to come up with a plan fast or else he would be caught and killed.

As he was running, Chen Jing noticed a narrow crevice between two large boulders. He quickly slid into the crevice and hid, hoping that the assassins would run past him and give him time to plan his next move.

As danger still loomed over him, Chen Jing couldn't help but worry about Yu Mei's safety. Despite the threat to his own life, his mind kept returning to the thought, "I hope Yu Mei made it out safely."

Chen Jing couldn't help but lament, "If only I still had my trusty spear, 'Ice Queen', I could fight these assassins and hold my ground, even against the leader's advance spiritual cultivation." He let out a deep sigh, knowing that he had no choice but to give up his beloved weapon to the leader of the assassin group earlier.

As the assassins closed in on his hiding spot, Chen Jing retreated deeper into the crevice and surveyed his surroundings, searching for a way to scale the boulders and reach higher ground.

Believing that scaling the walls was his only option, Chen Jing quietly created small footholds using his ice elemental powers, hoping to climb the walls undetected.

Reaching the top, Chen Jing quickly assumed a commando crawl position and slowly inched his way toward the edge, eager to gain a better bird's eye view of the surrounding area.

Peering over the edge, Chen Jing surveyed his surroundings with caution. From his vantage point, he spotted four assassins searching for him. Judging from their movements and energy signatures, he determined that three of them were on the same cultivation level as him - Intermediate Spiritual Ascending. However, the fourth and most dangerous one was their leader, with an impressive cultivation level of Advanced Spiritual Ascending.

Chen Jing surveyed the area from his vantage point on top of the boulder. He spotted the four assassins, all wearing black clothing and masks to conceal their identities. He recognized their level of cultivation and knew that he would have to be careful if he was going to take them on.

Chen Jing knew he had to act quickly and dispatch the three assassins with the same cultivation level as him. He took a moment to assess the situation and consider his options. He knew that he could not take them head-on as that would be too risky. Instead, he needed to rely on his stealth and his mastery of ice elemental powers.

He closed his eyes for a moment and focused on his breathing, trying to calm his nerves and clear his mind. He needed to be fully present at the moment and aware of his surroundings.

As he opened his eyes, he felt a sense of calm and clarity wash over him. He knew what he had to do. He carefully made his way down the boulder, being careful not to make any noise or attract attention. He moved quickly and quietly, relying on his training to stay hidden and undetected.

As he reached the bottom of the boulder, he crouched down and observed the movements of the assassins. He noticed that they were spread out and searching the area meticulously. He knew that he had to act quickly and take them out one by one.

As he focused his attention on the first assassin, he could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that he had to remain calm and collected, or everything could fall apart.

He waited patiently, his eyes never leaving the assassin's movements. He studied every detail, every twitch, and every gesture. He knew that he had to time his attack carefully, or he would be the one lying lifeless on the ground.

And then he saw it - an opening. The assassin had let his guard down, and Chen Jing saw his chance. He quickly generated a small ice blade, the sound of it forming drowned out by the rustling of the leaves in the wind.

Silently, he charged toward the assassin from behind. His footsteps made no sound on the soft ground. The assassin was completely unaware of Chen Jing's presence.

He struck the assassin's back with precision, and the assassin fell to the ground, lifeless. Chen Jing breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the first part of his plan had gone off without a hitch.

But he knew that he couldn't let his guard down now. There were still two assassins left, and they were on high alert. He had to remain focused and vigilant.

Chen Jing waited patiently, his heart racing as he watched the second assassin move closer. He knew that he had to act fast before the assassin caught sight of him. As the assassin turned his back towards him, Chen Jing saw his opening and struck. He moved swiftly and with deadly accuracy, delivering a powerful blow to the assassin's neck. The second assassin fell to the ground, unable to move.

Chen Jing let out a deep breath, relieved that his attack had been successful. He took a moment to steady himself, his heart still pounding in his chest. He knew that he had to remain focused, knowing that there was still one more assassin to deal with. He scanned the area, searching for any sign of movement, but saw nothing.

He allowed himself a moment to think, considering his next move. He knew that he had to be careful, that any mistake could cost him his life. He thought back to his training, remembering the lessons that his master had taught him. He knew that he had to use his speed and agility to his advantage, that he had to be quick and precise in his movements.

With a renewed sense of determination, Chen Jing focused his attention on the third assassin. He watched as the assassin moved slowly towards him, his eyes scanning the area for any sign of danger. Chen Jing waited, biding his time, until the assassin was within striking distance.

Chen Jing's heart was racing as he glanced over to the third assassin. He could see that the assassin was on high alert, eyes scanning the area for any sign of danger. Chen Jing knew he had to be more cautious with this one, as the assassin was likely expecting an attack.

He took a deep breath and began to assess his options. His mind raced as he considered his options, weighing the risks and benefits of each possible approach.

Chen Jing moved slowly and carefully, trying not to make any sudden movements that might give him away. He used his ice powers to create a faint mist around him, hoping to obscure his movements and give him an advantage.

The third assassin seemed to be getting antsy as if sensing that something was not quite right. Chen Jing stayed low to the ground, inching closer and closer to the assassin. Finally, when he was within striking distance, he lunged forward, aiming a swift kick at the assassin's legs.

The assassin was caught off guard and stumbled, giving Chen Jing an opening to strike. He delivered a series of rapid punches to the assassin's midsection, causing him to double over in pain. Chen Jing took a step back, watching as the assassin struggled to regain his composure.

As the assassin began to straighten up, Chen Jing made a quick decision. He quickly summoned a pointed piece of ice, which he then hurled at the assassin's neck. The ice hit its mark with deadly precision, and the third assassin fell to the ground, lifeless.

Chen Jing stood there for a moment, breathing heavily and trying to calm his nerves. He had dispatched all three assassins with the same cultivation level as him, and he felt a sense of pride in his abilities. But he knew that he still had one more challenge ahead of him: the leader of the assassin group, who was at a higher cultivation level than he was.

He took a deep breath and tried to steady his nerves, reminding himself of the stakes. Yu Mei's life was on the line, and he couldn't afford to fail. He knew that he had to be smart, cautious, and strategic if he wanted to take down the leader of the assassin group.

With a sense of determination, Chen Jing began to make his way toward the leader of the assassin group, his mind already working out a plan of attack. He was ready for whatever lay ahead, no matter the cost.

Chen Jing knew that he had to be careful with the leader of the assassins. He was more powerful than the others, and it would be a difficult fight. He moved stealthily, trying to get closer to the leader without being detected. The leader was aware that Chen Jing was somewhere in the vicinity, and he was on high alert.

Chen Jing saw an opportunity to strike and generated a large ice blade in his hand, silently charging toward the leader from behind. However, just as he was about to strike, the leader quickly turned around, parrying Chen Jing's attack with ease.

Chen Jing was taken aback by the leader's agility and strength. He had never encountered an opponent like this before. He quickly jumped back, trying to assess the situation.

The leader of the assassins was now aware of Chen Jing's presence, and he charged toward him with his sword drawn. Chen Jing quickly generated a shield of ice to protect himself, but the leader's sword cut through it like butter.

Chen Jing knew that he had to keep his distance from the leader and use his ice elemental powers to fight defensively. He summoned ice shards and hurled them toward the leader, who expertly dodged them. Chen Jing then created a thick layer of ice on the ground, hoping to trip the leader, but he jumped over it with ease.

The leader was now closing in on Chen Jing, and he knew that he had to act fast. He summoned a massive ice ball and hurled it toward the leader, but he was able to deflect it with his sword.

Chen Jing was getting tired, and he knew that he couldn't keep up this fight for much longer. He needed reinforcements, and he needed them quickly. He took a quick glance around, hoping to see any sign of his allies.

Zhen Yi and his guards arrived at the scene just in time to witness Chen Jing fighting for his life against the assassin leader, who had an advanced spiritual ascending cultivation level. Chen Jing was holding his ground but was struggling to keep up with the assassin leader's attacks. He was panting heavily, sweat dripping down his face, and his movements becoming slower and sluggish.

Zhen Yi quickly assessed the situation and realized that they had to act fast. He knew that he was not equipped with battle tactics and that the only way to overcome the enemy's numerical advantage was to use the Human Wave attack. He quickly signaled his guards to prepare for the attack and charged toward the assassin leader with his Lightning elemental power.

Chen Jing was relieved to see Zhen Yi and his guards arrive. He knew that he couldn't hold off the assassin leader for much longer. He fell back, using his ice elemental powers to create a defensive barrier between himself and the assassin leader. He was struggling to catch his breath and knew that he had to conserve his energy for the final showdown.

Zhen Yi and his guards charged towards the assassin leader, creating a wall of bodies that was impossible to break through. They were like an unstoppable force, moving forward with reckless abandon, throwing themselves at the enemy with all their might.

The assassin leader was taken aback by the sudden onslaught of the Human Wave attack. He had not expected Zhen Yi and his guards to come up with such a daring tactic. He tried to fight back, but he was quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers. He was forced to retreat, using his ice elemental powers to create a wall of ice to fend off the attackers.

Chen Jing knew that this was his chance to strike. He summoned all his remaining strength and charged toward the assassin leader, who was focused on defending himself against the Human Wave attack. Chen Jing used his ice elemental powers to create an ice blade and swung it toward the assassin leader's neck.

The assassin leader saw the attack coming and tried to dodge it, but he was too slow. Chen Jing's ice blade struck him, but it was not a fatal blow. The assassin leader was wounded but still able to fight.

Zhen Yi and his guards continued to press the attack, but they were starting to feel the effects of the enemy's counterattacks. They had lost several guards, and their numbers were starting to thin out.

Chen Jing knew that they couldn't hold out much longer. He knew that they needed reinforcements, or they would be overrun. He fell back, joining Zhen Yi and his guards, using his ice elemental powers to create defensive barriers to shield them from the enemy's attacks.

The battle raged on, with neither side giving ground. It was a bloody and brutal fight. Zhen Yi and his guards were determined to win, but they were starting to lose hope. They knew that they outnumbered the enemy but their enemy was stronger.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the tide of the battle turned as Zhen Yi and his guards were able to overpower the leader of the assassins. Exhausted and unable to continue, the leader met his demise.

Chen Jing and Zhen Yi collapsed to the ground, exhausted and spent. They knew that they had achieved a pyrrhic victory. They had won but at a great cost. Both of them were relieved that it was finally over, but they knew that the scars of the battle would remain in them for a long time.

Zhen Yi couldn't help but reflect on the battle they had just won. As he looked around at the carnage, he felt a sense of both relief and guilt. "I should have been better prepared," he thought to himself. "I need to learn battle tactics so that I can better lead my guards and prevent the needless loss of life in the future."

He made a solemn promise to himself, knowing that the responsibility of leading and protecting his people was not something to be taken lightly. He would dedicate himself to learning the necessary skills and strategies to become a more effective leader so that he could prevent tragedies like this from happening again.

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