Chapter 454: Dog Eat Dog
The power of the Silver Hand lies in its true image-level body paired with its dark logic combat awareness.
Although it can't compare with Gao Xin, it's definitely among the top quasi-elephant kings.
Roughly equivalent to sub-dragon level, and if Alan were to face him one-on-one, given the chance, he could be finished in one move.
With this level of power, trying to challenge Fujihara Tomohiro of true dragon level is still not enough.
But it doesn't matter; the Silver Hand is fearless of death.
He relies on the undying battle technique, wearing the opponent out to death!
Moreover, such a life-for-life fighting style is particularly suited to dark logic.
"Spine Annihilation Sword Bone!"
"Kill kill kill!"
The Silver Hand spun like a mad dog, sticking to Fujihara Tomohiro with the intent to kill.
His attacks were relentless; every move was the Spine Annihilation Sword Bone, with energy spilling out like money was no object.
Money wasn't an issue indeed; all his energy costs were covered by Gao Xin.
"Boom!"
Fujihara Tomohiro easily dealt with the Silver Hand at the cost of minor injuries.
Overpowering force diminishes many skills, no doubt about it; the Silver Hand's substitute body was too frail, and he didn't bother with defense.
But it didn't matter; the Silver Hand resurrected instantly.
"No, I have to leave."
"The Silver Tower is right here; if I can break in, I can survive..."
Fujihara Tomohiro's eyes turned blood-red; he cut down the Silver Hand and immediately thought of escaping.
Fighting wasn't an option.
Defeating the Silver Hand didn't bring him any excitement; it was merely a stand-in after all.
Tai Sui gazed keenly, returning with the power to decimate Sea King Port; such an adversary filled him with despair.
Moreover, he was surrounded by numerous substitutes, with Gao Xin as a one-man army.
These figures stood in the air, whispering among themselves, pointing fingers at him.
"Swoosh!"
"Spine Annihilation Sword Bone!"
Just as the Silver Hand shattered, he reformed on Fujihara Tomohiro's escape route.
"Dragon Cut!"
Fujihara was speechless, forced to respond.
Faced with true image-level Spine Annihilation Sword Bone, he couldn't ignore it.
To resolve it, he'd have to suffer minor injuries.
Though trivial, a wave of despair filled his heart.
Because he hadn't taken many steps before the Silver Hand attacked again, fighting with reckless abandon.
Trading blows, sacrificing life for injury.
Again and again, blade after blade, a thousand cuts.
"Damn..."
Fujihara Tomohiro was already at the end of his strength, now reduced to a bloody mess.
Although he could constantly regenerate at super-speed, he couldn't outlast the Silver Hand; it was beyond thinking, for Tai Sui was supporting him.
Looking at Tai Sui's imposing form, despair filled Fujihara's heart.
The more he struggled, the more agonizing his death.
It was foreseeable that he'd eventually be worn down by countless minor injuries until he ran dry, dying after squeezing the last drop of blood.
For a moment, he thought of giving up, now left only with anger despite his reckless fearlessness.
Fujihara Tomohiro shouted at Gao Xin: "Tai Sui, I only regret not slaughtering you at any cost back then!"
Gao Xin sat on the Burning Throne, spreading his six arms: "Is that so? You can slaughter me now too, if you wish."
Even as arrogant as Fujihara Tomohiro, he didn't dare claim he could now slaughter Tai Sui; saying something like this would be purely clownish.
But faced with Gao Xin's provocation, he tried to respond with harsh words, shouting: "Kill me if you must; even as a ghost I won't let you off!"
Upon hearing this, all the substitutes present were stunned.
Yamaguchi Shinko was speechless at this guy, and Mandala's crew was left with a head full of question marks.
Yunzhong Tianyi exclaimed: "Fujihara, old brother, don't talk like that!"
Yamaguchi Shinko also advised: "Brother, living people shouldn't be too hot-headed."
Fujihara paused, realizing Yamaguchi Shinko was just like the older brother, speaking just like him, practically the same person.
"How to live without being hot-headed? A man lives for dignity! If I feared death, I wouldn't be Fujihara Tomohiro!"
Yoshio clapped his hands, laughing: "Good, good, good, learning from me, huh? I said I'd never let you off even in death."
"Silver Hand has spoken, so the living you will be left to Silver Hand, and I'll settle the score with you after death."
Silver Hand sneered: "When he's dead, you still can't beat him, doesn't matter who bullies whom."
Yoshio paused: "Silver Hand, my father ignores me, you can't ignore me too, we bully him together."
Yamaguchi Shinko glanced sideways, almost wanting to throw this son away.
"Get lost!" Silver Hand's temper was never good.
Even calling Gao Xin a rat, let alone others in the Thought Palace, where he showed no respect to anyone, most dead were well managed by him, known as Iron-faced Silver Hand.
Speaking of which, once again he traded life for Fujihara's minor injury.
Seeing him refuse advice, Yamaguchi Shinko was also somewhat angry, saying no more.
Yunzhong Tianyi, showing more loyalty, continued advising: "Fujihara, old brother, listen to your foolish brother, bow your head, for death is just the beginning."
"Big White Shark was rebellious and is now buried in the soil."
"..." Fujihara Tomohiro remained silent.
Inside, a great storm was surging.
His elder brother had died early; seven years was enough to dilute certain feelings.
Yet with Yunzhong Tianyi, he felt more familiar, after all spending more time together, Yunzhong Tianyi had only died a few months ago.
And he felt now as if Yunzhong Tianyi stood before him; the familiarity couldn't be wrong.
Much like Caesar believing Shelly was real.
"Can't escape even in death? How could this be..."
Fujihara Tomohiro truly panicked; he wasn't afraid of death, fearing it meant he wasn't Fujihara Tomohiro.
But death being just the beginning was another matter entirely.
"No, I can't die... I absolutely cannot die..."
Fujihara Tomohiro had initially been fearless of death, his resolve was to self-destruct, hence his shouting, intending for some final tough words with Tai Sui.
As a result, he broke his own defense, realizing even in death he's trapped, further falling into Tai Sui's hands?
"No, I still have to run..."
"As long... as long as I reach there..."