Just as Billy and Marvin caught up to the guy and had him surrounded, they could finally see his face
and recognize who it was they had been chasing all this while. To their utter astonishment, it was
Austin they had been plotting to kill.
They stood transfixed in fear, not having expected to come across Austin like this before they had set
their plan in motion. They had seen how Austin had defeated Timothy in the Top Ten Outer Disciples
Challenge and they doubted that they could take him down by themselves.
"How's it going, brothers? It's been a while since we met," Austin greeted them, a mocking smile on his
face.
It had been Austin's plan to lure them out of the darkness. Even before he had overheard their
conversation, he had known that these people were conspiring to harm him. And now, he had proof of
their conspiracy. Tonight might be the time to end them once and for all. As to strength, Austin did not
think it difficult to kill them considering that his cultivation base was much stronger than theirs.
"Austin, what do you mean making us come here in the middle of the night?"
Marvin barked, scowling and vindictive.
But as he assessed the situation, Marvin had a revelation. As much as Austin was strong and
competent and was at level nine of the Energy Gathering Realm, he himself wasn't bad at strength. He
was at the same level as Austin but the only difference between them was that Austin was a tad
superior because he had acknowledged the level two sword intent and obtained a tougher and stronger
fist force.
But Marvin had his own strengths as well. He knew fighting Austin by himself was stupid, so he enlisted
Billy's help to implement his wish. Although Billy wasn't as strong as Austin, he wasn't completely
useless. He was at level eight of the Energy Gathering Realm, only one level below Austin and Marvin,
which was why Marvin believed that Billy could be of much help to him. Combining Billy's and his
strengths gave Marvin the hope that they could take Austin down.
After balancing the pros and cons of the situation in his head, Marvin began to become relaxed and a
little cocky. He lifted his head to look at Austin in defiance.
"Are you kidding me? What do I mean? I could ask you the same question. You two were plotting
against me and talking about killing me in the middle of the night like ugly sewer rats. Now that I am
right here in front of you, shouldn't you be pleased that you don't have to waste your time and energy
looking for me?" Austin said sardonically.
The look on their faces had him burst into laughter. He was clearly enjoying their being made a fool of.
Now that Austin had known what they were up to, it was pointless to pretend that Marvin and Billy
weren't looking to harm him. And a fight was definitely on the cards.
Furious at Austin's indifference and fearlessness, Marvin wiped off the awkwardness from his
demeanor and steeled himself.
"You are right," he said viciously. "You saved us from trouble by just having the nerve to challenge us
here. I won't try to deny anything now that I know that you overheard us. I want you dead. It is true. You
are nothing but a stupid, cowardly, despicable creature in my opinion. You played your dirty trick on
Beast Mountain and stole away more than twenty of my best earth spirit fruits.
And you expect me not to hate you? I was planning to achieve the vital energy Earth Realm with the
help of those fruits. You ruined my plan and disgraced me, you son of a bitch!
How dare you make fun of us now? I could never sleep in peace without taking revenge, without
watching you die. Only your death can bring me peace and fulfill my wish!"
Marvin's face twisted in hate as the memory of the past came pouring forth. The ire in his eyes crackled
dangerously as if it could flare up and burn Austin to the ground at any moment.
Austin's smile had long vanished, replaced by repulsion at the hideous viciousness on Marvin's face.
He knew he would throw up in disgust if he listened to more of Marvin's depraved words.
"How on earth does a despicable person like you exist? Who told you that they were your earth spirit
fruits? When on Beast Mountain, we all fought hard and fought together as members of the Evil Ape
Hunting Team. That is why we were able to defeat those two evil apes at the time. Every single one of
us made efforts in the cause, or the beasts could have killed us!
Obtaining those fruits meant that it was reasonable for all the members of the Evil Ape Hunting Team to
own those earth spirit fruits together. But to our extreme disappointment, you were selfish and wanted
to keep them to yourself. Plus, in order to achieve your purpose, you butchered three members of the
team mercilessly. And now you have the gall to come after me for those fruits?
It sounds absolutely ridiculous that you mention the fruits after the sin you have committed. Haven't you
got the slightest sense of shame, you total bastard? Don't you have any dignity?" Austin raged. As he
paused to catch his breath, he came to a decision.
"I think it's time to finish this. I will kill you and I will avenge the three members of the team. Today is
your last day on earth."
Then, Austin pulled out his Violet Royal Sword from its sheath. As it emerged, the sword zinged, and a
strong, chilly sword radiance emanated from the blade.
Austin had had enough of Marvin and Billy's trying to ruin his reputation and trying to kill him. He
wanted this to end today.
Ready to slaughter, Austin raised the sword high up in the air. His eyes flared with two rays of sharp,
terrifying gaze, reflecting the wrath that swirled in his head against the two men. A gust of mysterious
sword aura emerged from the sword, circling it with increasing gust. The level two sword intent began
to unfold before Marvin's and Billy's eyes.
When Austin's vital energy began transmitting to the Violet Royal Sword like water flowing from one
end to another, the sword glinted golden under the clear white moonlight. Seeing that Austin had
conveyed his desire to the Violet Royal Sword and that he had resolved to kill them, they knew that
they were destined to fight to death tonight.
"Let's fight him with all our might! Don't give him the chance to fight back. Doing so would be our
downfall because we may not be able to withstand his attack, especially his fists," Marvin reminded
Billy, his eyes fixed on Austin.
Marvin clapped suddenly and began to gather his vital energy between his hands as he circled them
before him. The vital energy turned earthly yellow and the smell of soil was soon assaulting their
senses.
As the color of Marvin's vital energy became darker and the smell became thicker, thunder and
lightning began to appear. Flashes of lightning whirled around Marvin's hands like snakes, while the
thunder roared and clattered. Within seconds, hundreds of palm projections had spouted from the swirl
of vital energy.
The Giant Magic Palm was Marvin's strongest skill. After the palm projections were released, he
activated his level one palm intent and transferred his intention and vital energy to the palm projections.
Within moments, the palm projections began to enlarge and glowed with a strong, bright light.
Beside him, Billy was also displaying the skill he excelled at. Gathering his vital energy, he clenched his
hands, causing the long spear he was carrying on his back to shoot out and reach his hand.
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