Chapter 1: The Fugitive from the Island of Death

Meanwhile, a loud "whoosh" sound arose from the front.

The young soldier gasped in surprise, but quickly remembered something and hurriedly asked:

After a short while, a group of heavily armored black knights emerged from the woods, arranged in formation.

In total, there are thirty corpses, all seemingly belonging to the subordinates of Military Officer Situ. However, Lord Situ himself is not among them

Liu Ming's expression suddenly changed; his body, which had originally leaped forward, twisted sharply, and in an instant, he curled up into a ball, flying sideways in the opposite direction.

I have also heard about the incident of the cursed island sinking overnight, but it is said that not all the prisoners sank to the bottom of the sea with the island; how could some have escaped? That is the infamous Dead Sea, which is said to be such that only specially made ebony boats can float on its surface, while other vessels cannot.

This is natural. Who does not know that the bravery and valor of adults can rank among the top one hundred in the entire Chuzhou region?" said the young warrior with a look of respect.

Liu Ming was swiftly leaping through the dense forest, feeling an overwhelming soreness throughout his body. Even the spoils he carried in his hand, along with a silver long blade, had become somewhat heavy.

His facial features were unremarkable, but his complexion was unusually pale. He wore a set of coarse cloth garments that were somewhat oversized and ill-fitting. Beside him lay a gleaming steel sword, its hilt stained with some black blood

The figure's master was strikingly a boy who appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen years old

These warriors number only over twenty, yet each is tall and imposing, with a fierce demeanor, clearly seasoned fighters who have long been through the trials of battle.

The young soldier named Yu Xin, with a pale complexion, stepped out of the ranks once more. After swiftly inspecting all the bodies of the soldiers, he approached the giant and reported, his expression subtly revealing a hint of unease.

He is not very old, but he has indeed learned several rare and unconventional techniques from the island of ferocity

"How is this possible! Those county constables are all specially trained individuals. Although they may not compare to our Black Tiger Guard, they are not ordinary people who can be easily killed." The young warrior exclaimed, his face filled with disbelief.

Beneath the tree, a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion, clad in black armor, was pierced through the throat by a steel sword, which impaled him directly onto the trunk, half a foot off the ground

The entire team immediately sprang into action again, with soldiers disappearing one by one into the woods, leaving no trace behind

As soon as they stepped out of the forest, they immediately stood still in place at the sound of a low shout

Meanwhile, a young soldier with a resolute expression hurried a few steps forward, crouched down at the place where the boy had originally rested, quickly rummaged through the surface of the nearby soil with his hands, and immediately stood up again.

Suddenly, a faint "rustling" sound emerged from the nearby dense forest, rapidly approaching the location of the young boy

The faces of these corpses are mostly filled with a grotesque expression of fear, as if they had witnessed some unimaginable sight before their death

The originally lush green grassland is now starkly stained red with blood.

Although others are already quite tall, they still appear significantly shorter compared to this giant, who stands nearly 2 zhang tall, resembling a child standing in front of an adult.

On the ground nearby, a淡 silver long knife is斜插 into the soil

Who

The steel sword soared into the air and landed steadily in the palm of the hand

In the midst of the crimson blood, numerous corpses clad in identical black and patterned armor lay sprawled haphazardly across the ground

"Wang Junwei, the fugitive has not been gone for long. If we pursue immediately, there may still be a chance to catch up with him," reported the soldier to the only bald giant who was not wearing a black helmet.

"Yu Xin, you have stayed by my side for quite some time now, and you possess a fair amount of courage and strength. However, if you were to be surrounded by the county magistrate's constables, how many of them could you face at once and still manage to escape unscathed?" The giant did not directly answer the young soldier's question, but instead posed a question with significant depth.

Liu Ming thought of this and couldn't help but glance to one side of his shoulder

"Your skills are quite impressive; no wonder you have managed to survive for so long even under the siege of the Black Tiger Guard. However, now that you have encountered the two of us, you are left with no way out but death." A sharp female voice came from ahead, and from behind a giant tree, a man and a woman emerged.

He escaped from the Isle of Malice. Although he is somewhat young, it is not entirely unreasonable for him to accomplish such feats. The Isle of Malice is originally a place specifically designed to imprison various heinous criminals. Most of the inmates on the island possess exceptional skills and should not be underestimated, the giant said coldly

The consequences of this have caused his still immature body to be overdrawn excessively, and it is already somewhat overwhelmed.

As Liu Ming thought of this, a face full of scars belonging to a burly man suddenly appeared before him. Although the visage seemed exceptionally fierce, it warmed his heart.

He was forced to use a technique learned from the island to unleash his physical potential, and at the cost of aggravating old injuries and other significant sacrifices, he barely managed to slay it

If it were just ordinary constables, my subordinates would have no problem dealing with seven or eight of them. However, if the number exceeds ten, it would pose a threat to our lives. The young soldier was taken aback upon hearing this and cautiously replied.

The young soldier responded with a start and returned to the other soldiers.

In just a day or two, the aftereffects of the "Breath-Holding Technique" he last employed will subside, at which point he will be able to jump into the nearby river and escape once again.

... ...

At their throats, a blood hole the size of a thumb had inexplicably opened, and fresh blood was continuously flowing out from it.

What does this mean, my lord? Lord Situ has more personnel than we do. Even if that young man knows some combat techniques, how could he possibly hold out over there for long

a loud bang

After the young man cast a deep glance in the direction of the sound, he leaped without hesitation and swiftly moved in the opposite direction. Within a few bounds, he vanished into the dense forest behind him.

Hmph, no need for that. This time, we have laid a net across several cities; no matter how cunning this brat is, he won't be able to escape. Over there, Captain Situ has been waiting for a long time. We just need to conserve our strength and move over slowly.

I am not clear about this either; I only know that besides this kid, there are more than ten others who also escaped from the Dead Sea. If it weren't for one of them being inadvertently captured and revealing this information under interrogation, the court might still be unaware of this matter. They certainly would not have dispatched us, the Black Tiger Guards stationed nearby. In any case, the kid we are currently pursuing should be the weakest among those fugitives. Although he has created a false impression and delayed for more than half a month, as long as I encounter him directly, he will have no way out. " The giant shook his head and, after a moment, confidently patted the black spear on his back, saying.

The originally layered strips of cloth were completely soaked in blood, and at the same time, waves of excruciating pain occasionally emanated from within.

Even if he uses his evasive tactics to kill all the soldiers, the leading military officer will relentlessly pursue him without rest or respite

The middle-aged man gripped the steel sword tightly with both hands, his ten fingers bloodied and broken, his eyes wide open and staring straight ahead, already devoid of breath.

The giant's expression darkened; after listening, he cast his gaze towards the other side of the grass. Then, with a swift movement, he strode over.

Although he had practiced his "swordsmanship" diligently for five or six years and managed to kill so many enemies in one breath, the ferocity of these armored soldiers exceeded his expectations.

"Stop flattering! We should be on our way now, let’s go, set off!" The giant said unceremoniously, waving his hand as large as a palm leaf.

What is a fugitive from the island of doom

The giant's figure swayed repeatedly, and in an instant, he appeared before a tall tree. After casting a glance downward at the tree, his expression turned exceptionally grim.

A dozen or so half-foot-long crossbow bolts suddenly shot out from the dense forest ahead, flashing in succession before narrowly grazing the boy's body and forcefully embedding themselves into a grayish-white tree trunk behind him

Other soldiers, upon witnessing this, followed closely without hesitation, yet each displayed a cautious demeanor, fully adopting a posture of vigilance

"Seven or eight! Hehe, since the warrant was issued, the number of constables who have died at this kid's hands has already far exceeded this number by ten times." The giant man chuckled and said ominously

After a cup of tea, when these soldiers emerged from the dense forest and appeared beside a small clearing of grass, the scene before them instantly left everyone in shock

In the remote dense forest near Baishui City in Chuzhou Prefecture of the Great Xuan Kingdom, a frail figure leaned against a thick tree trunk, sitting with legs wide apart

The crossbow bolts were entirely cold and clearly forged from high-quality steel, with most of the crossbow shaft embedded directly into the tree, emitting a faint trembling sound of low resonance.

The Black Tiger Guard truly lives up to its reputation as an elite local force of the Great Xuan Kingdom, far surpassing the ordinary constables encountered previously

The young man suddenly opened his eyes and turned over, skillfully flicking his toes to the side at the same time

The young boy's eyelids are closed, his body leaning against the tree trunk, seemingly in a light sleep

A youth had a shoulder wrapped in a colorless cloth strap, which was wound several times around it, with faint traces of blood seeping through.

He now only hopes that the previous killings can instill a sense of fear in the other Black Tiger Guards, making them hesitant to pursue him too relentlessly

"Great achievement? That also depends on whether that old fellow Situ has the capability. If we take our time, we might just be able to reap the benefits as bystanders," said the giant, raising a hand to touch his bald head, speaking with an expressionless face.

"Lord Junwei, this person is a notorious criminal designated by the prefecture. If we capture him, it would be a significant achievement. Are we really going to let him go to the military officer Situ?" The soldier was taken aback by the words and hesitated for a moment.

Even with his tenacious character, coupled with the lingering effects of his physical potential being unleashed, he still found it somewhat overwhelming

If it were not for this, even though he had protection on the island back then, how could a mere child survive for seven or eight years in such a place where people devour one another

A young boy rolled and fell into a nearby thicket, crossing his silver blade in front of him, his expression cold as he shouted towards the dense forest ahead.