29: Chapter 24 Five Seconds (4k)_2 29: Chapter 24 Five Seconds (4k)_2 In an instant, Xia Nan had already formulated a preliminary battle plan in his mind.

He was going to split the 1v2 into two 1v1s.

[0.7 seconds]

A sharp glance swept over.

The fierce-looking man with a crew cut on the left held an Iron Sword, his expression focused, movements swift—at a glance, it was clear he was experienced;

While the man on the right, although more burly, moved noticeably a half beat slower, his face flushed ruddy, and was clumsily holding a heavy two-handed hammer.

Target locked on.

[1 second]

The sword tip slightly raised, the hilt in his palm was ice-cold and calming to the touch.

Xia Nan stepped forward for his first move.

Facing two opponents alone, and both wielding deadly weapons capable of a one-hit kill.

He had to take out the first enemy in the shortest possible time.

Three more steps and forward he marched.

The distance between him and the clumsy man was instantly shortened.

The iron-gray sword blade flickered at the corner of his eye.

“Already within the attacking range of the longsword.”

With a fierce stomp from his right foot, the shoe sole sunk instantly into the mud.

“Vortex Slash!”

As if the power from the earth surged from his soles in an instant, gathering like a tide from all over his body, finally transferring through his fingertips to the sword hilt.

Buzz—

The iron-gray sharp cold light swung an arc like a crescent moon in the air.

“Chopping Master” +5% chopping damage, “Beheading Longsword” +5% beheading damage, and after the attribute points enhancement to “6” Strength.

Xia Nan wielded the fastest sword swing since he crossed into this world.

“Swoosh!”

The heavy two-handed hammer was just lifted halfway, yet the clumsy man’s head was already spinning, flying off his shoulders.

[3.5 seconds]

The blinding blood gushed like a spring from the empty neck cavity, even splashing some of it onto Xia Nan’s face.

Yet at this moment, he didn’t feel the slightest sense of disgust.

Because he had already felt the fierce wind emerging from behind.

There was no time to retract the sword!

Xia Nan almost leveraged the inertia from the “Vortex Slash” to pull the sword blade back in front of him, turning half a circle with it.

Then…

“Clang!”

Sparks flew!

The silvery-white sword blade struck fiercely onto the iron-gray blade of the Beheading Longsword.

More than two seconds—enough time for the other enemy on the field to close in on him.

“Thud.”

The thud of a body hitting the ground echoed from behind.

The four-foot longsword he treasured a few hours ago, wiping clean even the slightest stain with gauze, was now carelessly braced horizontally across his chest by Xia Nan, blocking the opponent’s attack.

The sword tip flickered chillingly in the air.

At this moment, he could even see clearly the slight tremor in the fierce man’s pupils due to his companion’s death, the strained facial muscles as he gritted his teeth with force, and even the spittle at the corners of his mouth.

[4 seconds]

The force clashed along the sword blade.

Xia Nan was currently in a rigid state where old strength had been exhausted and new strength had yet to emerge.

And the opponent also, seemingly due to the force transmitted from the sword blade, had sore and numb arms, struggling to exert force.

The battle seemed to have fallen into a moment of stalemate.

In this situation, the 1 agility point provided by the Vortex Slash reaching full level came into effect.

Xia Nan was the first to regain his balance.

What followed was a sudden kick!

The fierce man who got kicked in the stomach showed a pained expression, his grip weakening.

Xia Nan took the opportunity to retreat two steps, pulling a half-body-length distance from the opponent.

Then…

[Vortex Slash]

The iron-gray arc sword light vanished in an instant in the air.

Mingled with red and white viscous liquid,

A smoothly sliced half head,

spun, fell.

Green leaves swirled past, gently landing on the ground.

From the moment they appeared to when the battle ended.

A total of 5.25 seconds.

…

…

“Huff…

huff…”

Xia Nan was panting, the inner lining under his leather armor soaked in sweat.

5 seconds, merely the time of a deep breath.

Yet it was enough for an encounter battle to begin and end.

His heart pounding violently, his mind slightly dizzy.

The high concentration of attention in the battle also returned back to reality.

He even felt that the intensity and high pressure of this battle were not any less than when he faced the Bear Goblins before.

With even the slightest misjudgment or error in action, the result could be crippling or severe injury.

It was thanks to his predecessor’s persistent efforts that he could train [Vortex Slash] to full level right after crossing into this world, earn rewards, and thus enhance his overall strength to the current level.

The rich scent of blood surged into his chest with each breath.

Standing still, Xia Nan looked at the two corpses lying on the ground, feeling an inexplicable emotion.