The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1069

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The red-eyed Yao Xinghe suddenly shifted to a defensive stance as he did not expect his opponent to have suddenly disappeared. Even though both Hou Jiang and he are in the 4th level, with his secret ability, he is able to fight even those in the 5th level. So how could Hou Jiang defeat him? But it seems that his opponent has some tricks of his own that he could not even find his scent in the area.

"Coward! Where are you?!" he shouted in anger.

His shout reverberated in the passageway and also in the hall.

Unknown to him, a large head is already looking right straight at him. The dragon seems to have determined that the human shouting like a beast would be a threat to its existence.

And so it suddenly charges towards Yao Xinghe..

"Master Xinghe, watch out!" shouted one of the two remaining people from the Yao family.

Yao Xinghe turns his gaze and saw the charging dragon. He is still feeling angry at this point in time and he needed to release his anger to someone or something so the dragon became his target.

The skill that he activates is a very powerful skill that would last until his Ki is already depleted in a battle. But until then, he would feel rage in his heart and would not stop slaughtering anyone or anything in his path.

It is a very cruel combat skill that is deemed to be one of the most dangerous and powerful skills passed down by the previous generation in the Yao family. And Yao Xinghe was chosen to carry such a skill.

And so, the raging man and a giant beast began to class one with another.

Meanwhile, the Ki fighters in the hall also began attacking the beast in combination with Yao Xinghe. And because of this, the dragon was actually pushed back. But this cooperation did not last, as Yao Xinghe's bloodshot and glowing eyes, began to target anyone he sets his sight on.

He began attacking even his own companions which stifled the group into a retreat.

"Yao Xinghe! What is the meaning of this?!" cried one of the 4th level Ki fighters from a guild.

"That damned bastard!"

"Why is he attacking us? We should be cooperating!"

"No! Look at him… he is going after the runemaster apprentice! Stop him!"

"Damn that bastard! Let's attack him, everyone!"

"No, we should focus on the dragon!"

"We can't do that if that guy is still around… We are going to face more problems with him here. We should first eliminate him!"

The battleground suddenly became chaotic as different opinions echoed in the air.

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Meanwhile, in the corner where the rune array hiding the three figures were.

"You seem to be very tensed, little brother. Do not worry, I mean you no harm." Hou Jiang said as he raised his hands.

"I'll just sit in here and lick my wounds… Haha…" he chuckled as he takes out a bottle of liquid potion.

He quickly chugs it down and his face grimaces as if he just drank poison.

"These things taste nasty…" he said while shivers ran down his body.

"By the way, how did you two low-level people end up in here? If I'm guessing correctly you are not a member of any family, clan, school, or faction, right?"

"We… we were sucked in this place…" Xin Ja replied.

"Oh… But… you should not be at this level. You should be sent to the lower levels… Hmmm… This is weird. Unless…" Hou Jiang suddenly showed an expression as if he just discovered something.

"You two are part of that fool's party!" he exclaimed while looking at Yao Xinghe battling the dragon and the other Ki fighters and then at the two figures beside him.

As if thinking that the two would attack him, he suddenly huddled in the corner showing a fearful expression.

"Little brother… I'm already this hurt. Would you please spare my life?!" he said pitifully.

His expression and acting made Xin Ja and Yao Xue roll their eyes. The guy is a 4th level fighter… even if he is wounded… he could easily defeat the two of them with only a finger.

"I'm right… You two belong to the Yao family. This trial will group each Ki fighter according to their bloodline, and their companionship. Since only that stupid fellow brought his whole clan to this level, that only means that you are part of the Yao family… right?"

Xin Ja and Yao Xue did not answer.

"But I'm wondering why the two of you are hiding and it seems that the stupid bastard does not know you are here… Hmm… Interesting… Anyway, I am Hou Jiang, a member of the Hou family from Ogden town… May I know your names?" Hou Jiang said as he cupped his hands.

"I am Xin Jiao. I do not belong to any clans or affiliations…" Xin Ja said.

"Ay, little brother Jiao… Good name, sound strong and powerful." Hou Jiang said.

He then shifted his gaze to the masked young woman who has an aura of a 1st level Ki fighter.

"Oh… I get it now… It's you… You should be the one they call the shame of the Yao family, Yao Xue… right? Damn, I did not expect this turnabout…" Hou Jiang suddenly exclaimed while shaking his head with a smile.

"This is getting interesting… Hehe… Do not worry you both. I, your big brother, will protect you from that bad guy!…" Hou Jiang said with a proud expression.

Xin Ja sneered while shaking his head.

"You were defeated by that Yao Xinghe fellow, how could you say that you will protect us?" Xin Ja said bluntly.

As someone with less interaction with people, Xin Ja could sometimes be too blunt with his words.

Upon hearing this, Hou Jiang almost keeled over. Then a blush appears on his handsome face.

"Hehe… Little brother, you are too much, how can you hurt the pride of the handsome and nobleman such as I, your elder brother…" Hou Jiang shamelessly said.

Xin Ja just rolled his eyes and shifted his gaze to the battle in front of them.

"You are a very confident runemaster, I like that… Little brother, will you head my request?" Hou Jiang suddenly said as he grabs his sword which was embedded on the wall.

"I wanted to finish this… from what I can see… you are a better runemaster than any of those people out there. Will you lend me your strength? I promise to compensate you after we leave this place." Hou Jiang said seriously while cupping his hand.

Xin Ja was a bit taken aback by his action. But he could not deny the fact that the young man in front of him is serious about his request.

"But I am a weak person with a damaged dantian…" Xin Ja suddenly said.

"Damaged… Ahh… That is why I could not see your aura… Pfft… I really thought that you are a senior who masquerade as a youngster… Haha… you truly can be my little brother! Hahaha…" Hou Jiang said as he happily patted Xin Ja's shoulder.

"Alright, I will take care of everything… you just have to support me, will that be okay?" Hou Jiang said with a serious expression.

With a nod of his head, Xin Ja agreed.

In fact, if he truly wanted to be able to get out of this place, he needed to work with these people. If he stays passive and waited, then there is a possibility that these people will either be defeated or if they are lucky then they might win. Either way, he would really be in trouble if that happens.

But if he works with them, then there is a chance that they would welcome his presence no matter how weak he might be.

After thinking to this point, Xin Ja feels a bit relaxed.

Xin Ja shifted his gaze to the woman behind him.

"You should stay in here… remember the command of the array…" Xin Ja said.

With a nod of her head, Yao Xue agreed.

"Umm… Be careful, okay?" she said in a timid tone.

Xin Ja nodded his head.

"Ohhh… You and that Yao girl are close, right? Hehe… You know that she already has a fiancée, right?" Hou Jiang suddenly teased Xin Ja while nudging his shoulder.

"But I admire your strength and bravery, little brother. Good luck!" Hou Jiang added.

"But you know… that Wang Changli fellow is not easy opponent… You should…" he wanted to add more but received a glare from the young man beside him so he kept his silence.

"Take these… You know how to use binding talismans, right?" Xin Ja said.

Hou Jiang nodded his head in confirmation.

"Use those to bind Yao Xinghe…" Xin Ja said.

When Hou Jiang heard this, his eyes suddenly glowed in realization.

He began thinking that if he has these things when he and Yao Xinghe began fighting then, it would be too easy for him to defeat that guy.

"Get ready!" Xin Ja said with a serious expression.

The expression of Hou Jiang also changes and turned serious. He already knew what to do.

He did not know why, but he could not help himself but listen to the person who looks to be younger than him without any question.