Almighty Genius

Chapter 1672 - 1339: Plotting Against the Grandmaster Expert

The flames almost instantly swallowed her completely, faintly accompanied by a slight yet somewhat tragic scream, while a muffled sound hinted at something hidden within the flames.But this old woman was no ordinary person; even faced with such abrupt changes, she rushed out from the flames at the fastest speed...

Her speed was incredibly fast, nearly reaching the pinnacle of her ability to move, and it was in this state that she dashed out, with thick black smoke emanating from her entire body, and even one arm still engulfed in raging flames.

Rip!

The old woman was truly ruthless, stretching out her hand to instantly tear away the arm ablaze, her sinister face now fully contorted with a venomous expression.

Unfortunately, Qin Fang had shifted his position by the time the mass of flames rose, now maintaining at least a five-meter distance from her.

This distance, though not very far, was enough to ensure safety, as Qin Fang's Traceless Snow Stepping Technique clearly held a more apparent advantage over his opponent.

"Good, good, good..."

The old woman glared at Qin Fang with a sinister expression, her old face almost unrecognizable from before, not that it mattered much considering her visage would remain unaffected even if uglier.

Yet in this moment, the venomous hatred in her gaze was intensely fierce, and she spat out those words through gritted teeth.

Even as she spoke, a faint smolder emerged from her mouth... Evidently, the flames caused her far more harm than what appeared on the surface.

"Idiot!"

By this point, Qin Fang saw no reason to conceal his skills, facing a Grandmaster-level Expert whose power far exceeded his own.

Under normal circumstances, if both were to fight, the only outcome for Qin Fang would be to flee.

To defeat such an opponent, apart from using unconventional methods to close the gap, Qin Fang honestly couldn't think of any better strategy.

And that burst of flame earlier was undoubtedly his secret trick...

However, judging by the outcome, the effect of this trick was exceptionally good, even for this Grandmaster-level opponent—she failed to detect the peculiarity of the flames, leading her to fall into Qin Fang's trap.

In direct confrontation, Qin Fang knew he couldn't match the old woman, but when it came to trickery, facing Qin Fang's multitude of skills, she stood no chance.

The eruption of flames was greatly fueled by Qin Fang's actions; he metaphorically poured a barrel of gasoline, making the explosion inevitable, all while controlling the timing perfectly...

A small burst of flames couldn't take down a Grandmaster-level expert, and the old woman's speed allowed her to escape quickly. The fire lasted only a couple of seconds at most, making it nearly impossible to burn her to death.

Thus, Qin Fang had strategically added some elements to the flames—his seldom-used Fireball Technique.

His fireball technique produced flames reminiscent of Samadhi True Fire, with extremely high temperatures that were hard to use against a Grandmaster-level expert normally.

But the sudden engulfment by flames not only burned the old woman's body but also disrupted her vision, leaving her vulnerable to Qin Fang's hidden fireball.

Not to mention, the fireball was concealed within the flames, impossible to detect...

But unfortunately, the fireball could only scorch the old woman's arm, failing to hit any vital part...

The old woman, proud of her skills and bravado, didn't expect to be so consistently outmaneuvered by Qin Fang, not only suffering physical injury but also having to abandon an arm.

One knows their own situation best, and when her arm was scorched by the strange fireball, the old woman realized it was utterly beyond saving.

She was ruthless and decisive, tearing off the arm to suppress the bizarre flames, preserving the rest of her body.

"You! Must die!"

Being mocked by Qin Fang earlier only angered the old woman, but now her fury was unparalleled, and the situation had become irrevocable.

As a Grandmaster-level expert, the old woman had enjoyed prestige, even if low-key within Baihua Valley, respected by many.

But in all those years, she had never endured such treatment, especially losing an arm, which filled her heart with killing intent.

At this moment, her eyes were filled with boundless rage, her sole intention being to tear Qin Fang limb from limb, disregarding everything else.

"I'm afraid you lack the ability..."

Facing the Grandmaster-level old woman, Qin Fang's face showed contempt, mocking without giving any regard.

If the old woman was unharmed, Qin Fang would certainly flee, faster than even a rabbit.

But now, everything was uncertain.

Losing an arm reduces a Grandmaster-level expert's power by two or three tenths, possibly even more...

At least Qin Fang's scouting skill feedback showed the old woman was in a "moderate injury" state.

Though not classified as severe injuries, it was serious enough, reducing her combat ability to about seventy percent of her peak strength.

The old woman's cultivation originally stood at Grandmaster Mid-Stage... But given her age, her power was no longer at its peak, estimated around only Grandmaster-level Initial Stage.

Now with an arm lost, her diminished strength raised questions about whether she still reached the Grandmaster-level standard. The rıghtful source is NoveI-Fire.ɴet

Should she remain a Grandmaster, Qin Fang might exercise slight caution but would not be entirely overwhelmed, knowing his full exertion matched her at similar strength... Even failing to kill the old woman, she wouldn't easily succeed against Qin Fang either.

If she couldn't maintain Grandmaster-level strength, then the result was obvious.

With circumstances as they stood, Qin Fang decided not to retreat any further, staring coldly at this sinister, cunning old woman.

"Die for me..."

The old woman clearly had no interest in more banter with Qin Fang, her hatred had reached the bone, wanting nothing more than to skin and dismember Qin Fang for relief.

Without hesitation, the old woman launched another attack, despite losing an arm, unleashing terrifying power seemingly aimed at delivering a full-force strike, intent on killing Qin Fang outright...

The old woman's speed surpassed her prior moves, her techniques more sinister and vicious, all centered on killing Qin Fang without regard for defense.

When a woman becomes ruthless, she can indeed be more terrifying than a man, and this old woman on the verge of the grave proved just that, reminiscent of the ruthless nun—a quality Qin Fang was now experiencing firsthand, his face showing traces of surprise...

"Truly an idiot..."

Yet what left Qin Fang's lips wasn't shock or awe but an unrestrained sneer and ridicule...

And almost simultaneously as he spoke, Qin Fang's body shifted slightly, evidently preparing to display his own prowess! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly tickets—your support is my greatest motivation.)