The world's number one ranked expert, their strength is truly sothing to reckon with, not just empty boasting.
However, assassins primarily focus on eliminating their targets and are known for their tactics.
Shen Zuimo, who also cos from an assassin background, wanted to see how skilled the top-ranked assassin was.
"Hmm, suit yourself."
Still playing... In this situation, Xiaofan actually had the leisure to play?
Anyway, there's no one nearby; the only enemy in front was Cody. Even if he called for backup imdiately, according to the intel Leng Yue just sent, the nearest reinforcents wouldn't arrive for at least two minutes.
So, let Shen Zuimo have two minutes to play.
"You finally showed up." Facing the three, Cody maintained a smug expression, thinking he was rely caught off guard earlier. To him, the enemy hadn't attacked because they feared his prowess.
"A minute and a half, don't exceed it." Xiaofan gestured to Zuimo, reminding that Cody hadn't called for help yet, but ti shouldn't be wasted.
After speaking, Xiaofan and Han Shengjun stepped aside, giving space to Shen Zuimo.
Among the three, which one was the real Black Mantis? Or could Black Mantis be a team rather than an individual?
Regardless, since they chose one-on-one, the pressure on him was lessened.
Taking the initiative, Cody didn't care if his opponent was a woman. The situation was unfavorable for him; calling for help would be embarrassing, but quickly eliminating one would likely elevate his reputation beyond the current Black Mantis.
Cody calculated, a slight smile on his lips, and charged at Shen Zuimo.
His speed was impressive; Shen Zuimo had to admit, had she just escaped from Red Butterfly back then, she wouldn't have been a match for him. His skills surpassed those of Bloodthirsty Thirteenth Young Master at the ti.
While Shen Zuimo and Snow Wolf were evenly matched, Cody was even stronger, proving the saying that there's always a higher mountain.
However, having returned to Yanhuang Soul and trained with Xiaofan for so long, Shen Zuimo's skills had surpassed before. Especially after enhancing her inner strength with White Scorpion's antidote, she had long surpassed Shen Junjie.
Dealing with Cody wouldn't be too strenuous.
But, in a minute and a half, could she really take him down?
'Clang.' Facing Cody's assault, Shen Zuimo raised her hand to deflect the Cold Blade unhurriedly.
Before Cody could be surprised by her calmness, a strong sense of danger approached from behind.
Without further thought, Cody leapt away imdiately.
His judgnt was correct; just as he jumped, a cold dagger slashed past where he had stood.
Even though he dodged this attack, Cody couldn't shake off the pursuit of danger.
Once gaining the upper hand, Shen Zuimo was unlikely to back down. Amidst intense attacks, she would surely find a flaw in her opponent.
Faced with fierce attacks, Cody grew more panicked and impatient.
What was going on? He was the top-ranked assassin, yet was overwheld right from the first encounter.
However, it was comndable that Cody hadn't exposed any flaws under such relentless assault from Shen Zuimo.
"Thirty seconds left," Xiaofan reminded from the side.
Upon hearing Xiaofan, Shen Zuimo frowned slightly.
Killing him wasn't difficult; it was a matter of ti, yet there wasn't much left.
"Don't rush; calm down. He's keeping up with your pace now. Try changing your rhythm and aim for his left flank."
"Don't need you to say it." Shen Zuimo pouted, but followed Xiaofan's advice, slowing and even pausing her fast attacks and movents.
As expected, caught off guard, Cody hesitated, his movents faltering for half a beat.
Thinking his opponent had given up, Cody relaxed, took a deep breath, only for the cold blade to strike at his throat again.
In the panic, Cody raised his hand to block. As long as he blocked it, he could retreat imdiately.
"Hey, I'm Cody. I'm under attack by the three Black Mantis in Zone A. Send support quickly." He couldn't think further; against three, he stood no chance. Any one of them making a move would likely an his end.
"Rip..."
Before he finished speaking, Cody felt intense pain in his left side.
Earlier, the opponent had feigned and the true attack was on the left.
"Beautiful."
Seeing Shen Zuimo lower her stance, with an inverted grip, she drove the blade rcilessly into Cody's left flank.
Reeling from pain, Cody stumbled, and Shen Zuimo quickly locked his wrist, disarming his dagger, then swiftly slicing upwards...
"Han, you and Zuimo head to Zone A. If you encounter similar formations, kill swiftly then leave imdiately. Don't linger; if you face stiff resistance, retreat at once."
"And you?" Shen Zuimo asked calmly, pulling the dagger from Cody's side.
"? I'm going after Koff."
"You... be careful."
"Don't worry."
Shen Zuimo didn't insist on accompanying him; just now, handling the outsiders seed manageable. If surrounded, they'd rely on Xiaofan. So, disrupting Cross Society's ranks from the outskirts was ideal support for Xiaofan.
"Zuimo, you're faster than Han. Handle the weaker but nurous ones, while Han focuses on their leaders. Try to kill in one strike."
"Alright."
"Yes, move imdiately."
No ti for further explanation; Cody alerted his comrades, forcing Xiaofan to leave imdiately.
Also, Xiaofan allowed Shen Zuimo to test top-ranked Cody to gauge their skills, ensuring that Han or Zuimo individually wouldn't face too much danger. Now it seed there was no cause for worry.
Leng Yue not entering was because their strength wasn't enough to handle them.
The plan was well-set; now it was about reaching Koff's location.
How would Koff feel knowing the world's top-rated assassin died so easily at headquarters?
"Boom."
Explosions echoed; in a swift move, Xiaofan evaded incoming assassins, reaching the building where Koff was within a minute.
A hundred-strong defense line, yet Black Mantis penetrated so effortlessly, as if through an unguarded place.
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