CHAPTER 134: CHAPTER 129: PEST EXTERMINATION

Xu Lingyun was truly a bit scared, he appeared bold but was actually very cautious at heart.

Beasts roamed the jungle, yet they would never waste power on meaningless pursuits.

When two beasts meet, it’s rare for them to fight to the death. It’s not even just about dying; the result of being severely injured is unbearable.

Survival has always been Xu Lingyun’s first principle.

So, he was willing to bow to his peer Gao Xuan, even calling Gao Xuan his godfather.

At this moment, he was genuinely reluctant to fight desperately, especially since those bugs looked particularly fierce.

His Tiger Roar Iron Cloth Shirt probably couldn’t withstand the two bone sabers of the Insect Race. How could he not be afraid?

Gao Xuan, however, deeply understood Xu Lingyun. He gently patted Xu Lingyun’s shoulder: "Lingyun, if you consider yourself a hero, you should understand that a hero rescues those in dire need, a hero turns the tide. In the face of life and death, that’s where a hero’s true colors shine!"

He said to Yun Qingshang: "Come, you as the godmother should set an example for the godson."

Yun Qingshang made no reaction to this boring joke, she simply drew her long Po Jun Sword, dragging it as she walked.

Her pace quickened, and within a few steps, she sped up like an arrow released from a bow.

Under the moonlight, Yun Qingshang in her white nightgown dashed forward with her sword, the breeze lifting a few loose strands of hair on her forehead, which floated backward along with her flimsy nightgown.

The enormous air resistance accentuated the lines of Yun Qingshang’s body as she rapidly charged forward, leaving a trace of white shadow behind her.

While charging with her sword, Yun Qingshang’s expression was extraordinarily calm. Her gaze was indifferent and clear.

But her advancing stance was so decisive and determined, even exhibiting a fiercely courageous aura.

Many in the class keenly observed these details, and this scene left an indelible mark on their hearts.

The Quick Blade Mantis, which was eating, also noticed something amiss. It raised its head warily, and with a powerful leap of its two stout hind legs, jumped into the air.

In mid-air, its translucent wings spread out, half turning to circle behind Yun Qingshang.

The Quick Blade Mantis then ejected a pair of bone blades from its forelimbs, aiming to pierce Yun Qingshang through.

This pair of bone blades were over a meter long, hidden behind the forelimbs, and ejected with startling speed. Although not a sophisticated move, it was incredibly fierce and swift.

Seeing Yun Qingshang about to be killed by the insect, the onlookers couldn’t help but cry out in alarm.

At this moment, the sword-dashing Yun Qingshang suddenly twisted sideways in a horizontal drift, the long Po Jun Sword transforming into a sharp arc of light, slicing diagonally across the Quick Blade Mantis.

The body of the Quick Blade Mantis was thus sliced into two parts mid-air.

The Insect Race had tenacious vitality, with body structures vastly different from humans.

The mantis’s body, split into two parts, continued to kick, and a pool of green liquid oozed from its body, foaming white in the soil and emitting a pungent stench.

Those who smelled this scent felt dizzy and nauseous, extremely uncomfortable.

Everyone hastily covered their mouths and noses, running toward Gao Xuan.

None of these people were fools; they all realized that by now, it was certainly safest near Gao Xuan.

At this time, the Quick Blade Mantises lurking in the darkness all jumped out.

Three Quick Blade Mantises leaped from three directions, incredibly fast.

Qingyi Fei Niao was already prepared; she took a deep breath, holding the Yin Yang Sword, heading toward the closest Quick Blade Mantis to her.

Xu Lingyun set up his position but was still hesitating whether to step forward.

Gao Xuan said: "The brave always win in a clash. Attack, Lingyun!"

Without waiting for Xu Lingyun to react, Gao Xuan gently pressed on Xu Lingyun’s back, the surging Source Power propelled Xu Lingyun straight toward a Quick Blade Mantis like a supercar.

This time, Xu Lingyun truly experienced the pushback; the force pushing him was too strong, he couldn’t resist it at all, nor could he adjust his posture.

This direct charge, the mantis could easily kill him with a single blade.

As the mantis’s ugly and eerie head got closer and closer, Xu Lingyun’s heart was filled with terror: "Does this Gao Xuan intend to use this opportunity to kill me? I’ve acknowledged him as godfather, isn’t that enough..."

Xu Lingyun felt both wronged and angry, thinking it’s unreasonable for Gao Xuan not to let him go.

However, Xu Lingyun quickly sensed a change in the Source Power behind him.

The initially straight forward Source Power suddenly gave a lateral push.

The bone blade launched by the Quick Blade Mantis missed, but Xu Lingyun swung to the mantis’s side.

Xu Lingyun’s reaction was swift, and his combat instincts were keen. Without hesitation, he wrapped his arms around the Quick Blade Mantis’s neck, executing a textbook rear naked choke.

This kind of grappling technique wasn’t suitable for other beings of different body sizes.

However, the Quick Blade Mantis was large, but its head and neck were similar to humans. Its six large legs and sizable belly made up most of its size.

Xu Lingyun’s Tiger Roar Iron Cloth Shirt trained his body. His Source Power Cultivation was average, but his muscle and bone strength were exceptionally formidable.

Once the rear naked choke was locked in, the Quick Blade Mantis couldn’t break free no matter how hard it struggled.

Creatures like the Quick Blade Mantis were utterly different from humans. Their powerful six legs were positioned at the front, and the bone blades couldn’t counter the threat from the back.

In fact, the Quick Blade Mantis’s back was covered in bony scales, incredibly thick and sturdy, impervious to typical firearms. They weren’t afraid of back attacks.

Yet, Xu Lingyun’s rear naked choke put the Quick Blade Mantis in a dire situation.

Although it lacked intelligence, it could also sense Xu Lingyun’s threatening chokehold. It desperately rolled around, hoping to throw Xu Lingyun off.

Xu Lingyun continuously exerted force and snapped the mantis’s neck.

Even though the Quick Blade Mantis’s anatomy differed from humans, its head was still a weak point. Once decapitated, its body lost all control, thrashing its legs wildly on the ground.

Xu Lingyun hurriedly got up and stomped down, smashing the mantis’s head to pieces. Only then did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Impressive, impressive..."

Some brave students who had gathered around initially wanted to help, but seeing Xu Lingyun take down a Quick Blade Mantis by himself, they couldn’t help but praise him greatly.

Receiving a lot of praise, Xu Lingyun felt quite proud. However, he was still quite clear-headed, knowing that now was the time to deal with the Quick Blade Mantis and not the time to chat.

He glanced around and saw two mantis corpses already lying at Yun Qingshang’s feet.

The remaining mantis was fiercely fighting with Qingyi Fei Niao.

Qingyi Fei Niao’s steps were light, with her dual swords moving fast and slow, unpredictably changing. She was holding her own against one Quick Blade Mantis, surprisingly not giving ground.

Xu Lingyun looked on for a moment and couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed. This polite, cute, round-faced girl had swordsmanship far superior to his.

Of course, Qingyi Fei Niao couldn’t compare to Yun Qingshang.

Yun Qingshang’s sword strikes were like thunder and lightning, killing a Quick Blade Mantis with a single slash, extremely fierce and swift.

Xu Lingyun had never seen such a terrifying swordsman. Even compared to the renowned master who taught him swordsmanship, it seemed far less impressive than Yun Qingshang.

She truly deserved to be the goddess he admired!

However, Yun Qingshang was truly peculiar. Even with her unparalleled swordsmanship, she acted as an assistant to Gao Xuan.

Xu Lingyun couldn’t understand. How could Gao Xuan have the audacity to make Yun Qingshang his assistant, given her beauty, demeanor, and swordsmanship?

Of course, Gao Xuan was quite shameless. He called someone godfather, and Gao Xuan agreed without blushing...

That palm strike just now nearly got him into the mantis’s jaws. This kid looked unprecedentedly handsome and radiant but was inherently insidious and cunning.

Xu Lingyun felt he saw through Gao Xuan and couldn’t help but feel a bit more respectful. Such a person was definitely not to be trifled with.

He also realized that Gao Xuan was undoubtedly a big shot, and calling him godfather wasn’t a big loss.

Yet, where had Gao Xuan gone?

Xu Lingyun suddenly noticed Gao Xuan was missing. As he was about to ask someone, Yun Qingshang said, "Stop dragging it out—I’ll help you."

Saying that, Yun Qingshang swung her sword, and the Po Jun Longsword traced a cold yet brilliant arc of sword light, slicing the last mantis into two from behind.

Qingyi Fei Niao also seized the opportunity and delivered a sword strike to the mantis’s head, thoroughly resolving the Quick Blade Mantis.

She held her dual swords backward and saluted Yun Qingshang, "Thank you, Sister Qingshang."

Yun Qingshang nodded and didn’t speak.

Qingyi Fei Niao’s swordsmanship had high spiritual quality, but she was too frail. A single mistake could lead to her death on the spot.

Quick Blade Mantis, however, was tough-skinned, and Qingyi Fei Niao’s cultivation was too low to find an opportunity for a fatal strike easily.

Yun Qingshang felt the young girl was quite good and saw no need to let her take unnecessary risks or use this as a means to gain combat experience.

Qingyi Fei Niao sheathed her swords, wiped the fine sweat off her forehead, and only then noticed Gao Xuan was gone.

She asked, puzzled, "Sister Qingshang, where did Gao Monarch go?"

Yun Qingshang replied calmly, "A bug got away, he went after it."

"Ah?"

Qingyi Fei Niao was very surprised, frowning in concern as she said, "Isn’t that very dangerous?"

Xu Lingyun nodded from the side, "That godfather is way too brave, how dangerous..."

Wan Tao and the other two teachers were also quite worried, "Why did Gao Xuan go by himself?"

"It’s too dangerous."

Wan Tao thought for a moment and suggested, "Xiao Yun, why don’t you go look for Gao Xuan? Make sure nothing happens."

Yun Qingshang cast a glance at Wan Tao, "If I leave, who’ll protect you?"

Wan Tao was speechless; it was indeed a significant issue.

Xu Lingyun stepped up unhesitatingly, patting his chest, "I’m here. You go ahead, godmother."

Though he spoke with great bravado, the teachers and students present all had a bit of a strange look.

Even though Xu Lingyun had killed a mantis, it seemed challenging for him. The gap between him and Yun Qingshang was too vast. They still placed their trust in Yun Qingshang.

Yun Qingshang said calmly, "Don’t worry about Gao Xuan. Even if all of us died, he wouldn’t be in any trouble."

Her words carried a natural display of immense confidence in Gao Xuan, which left everyone present somewhat amazed.

They couldn’t understand why the powerful Yun Qingshang had such faith in Gao Xuan.

Could Gao Xuan truly be stronger than Yun Qingshang?