Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

After settling Xiao Moshan, Qu Jianlei continued to nimbly forge deeper into the woods.

However, no matter how good his body technique was, his speed would greatly decrease while moving through the forest, whereas the pursuing forces in the sky need not worry about this.

In the span of a few breaths, the A-level warrior drew near, roughly 500 meters away, and spoke loudly from the sky.

"The one who harms the gorge, you shall die a hundred deaths without redemption. Surrender obediently, and I'll give you a chance to defend yourself!"

What answered him were three streaks of yellow light, much stronger than the previous Three-Star Arrow.

They could almost be called "Three-Star Spear," thick and long!

"I truly have some appreciation for your courage," the man in the air sneered coldly, "Ignorance is bliss!"

With a wave of his hand, countless small wooden shields suddenly appeared in midair.

Though gold overcomes wood, ignoring quantity to discuss element countering is called shameless.

Not many of the small shields shattered before the yellow glow visibly weakened and eventually dissipated.

After launching his attack, Qu Jianlei did not wait to see the outcome and instead turned to flee again.

"Merely this," the A-level warrior in the air scoffed disdainfully.

"With just that bit of skill, you dare to strike at our people... kid, we initially intended to be benevolent."

"Benevolence means being ready to kill from the start?" Qu Jianlei's voice drifted eerily, hard to pinpoint its location.

His tone was extremely caustic, "You saw value in me and now attempt recruitment. How shameless to speak of kindness! Your face?"

"The gorge's recruitment in itself represents goodwill," the A-level warrior declared grandiosely, "Don't be ungrateful!"

Qu Jianlei's voice continued to drift ambiguously, "I only desire freedom."

"Freedom?" The A-level warrior laughed angrily, "Even I wouldn't dare claim freedom, what a large face you have..."

At this point, he suddenly paused, and then his tone softened somewhat, "How about this, let's make a bet."

"I never gamble!" Qu Jianlei replied straightforwardly, "Freedom is fought for through one's own efforts!"

The A-level warrior was so infuriated his nose nearly skewed, thinking if not for wanting to capture you alive, why would I bother chattering for so long?

He maintained patience, "The wager is your freedom, don't you trust your own efforts?"

"I'm not bullying you, I'll just stand here and let you attack me three times..."

"No need to severely wound me, if your attacks can touch me, I'll let you go, dare to bet?"

"Hey?" Qu Jianlei couldn't help but be tempted, "Do you mean what you say?"

"I, Sander, am someone with integrity," the A-level warrior answered proudly.

Then he looked toward several mechas not far away, "You all back off, I want to win him over!"

A mecha hesitantly expressed, "Sir, this is exceedingly risky."

"Just relying on his newly advanced B-level?" Sander laughed angrily, "How little do you value me?"

Seeing his outburst, the other mechas dared not speak, only keeping a good distance away.

Qu Jianlei's voice also became unsettled, "Any kind of attack is fine?"

"Of course, all are allowed," Sander answered proudly, "Let's see what this attributeless warrior has mastered!"

Qu Jianlei became increasingly tempted, "If I fortunately win... what if someone else prevents me from leaving?"

"Who dares?" Sander snorted disdainfully, then suddenly realized.

"You're wondering how many A-level warriors have come to capture you this time? Rest assured, it's just me, defeat me and you'll be good to go!"

Undeniably, this person's wit wasn't lacking, merely tempted by profit, completely ignoring possible risks.

Qu Jianlei shouted, "Since that's the case, I'll be reckless... Golden Cone!"

Using a finger technique, a blinding golden radiance was launched, over a meter long, wrist-thick, at an incredible speed.

"Quite impressive," the A-level warrior remarked nonchalantly, yet a trace of seriousness showed in his eyes.

He raised his hand to summon five basin-sized solid wooden shields—Gold overcomes wood, sure, but these could completely block it.

Nevertheless, he secretly increased his vigilance toward Qu Jianlei, recognizing the fellow's inner breath and skills were indeed outstanding.

After casting the Golden Cone, Qu Jianlei didn't pause, quickly employing another finger technique, "Thunder Dragon!"

A calf-thick streak of lightning was fired out, filled with rampant and destructive energy.

The lightning was even faster than the Golden Cone; though the cone launched first, the Thunder Dragon fiercely pursued!

The Golden Cone pierced through the fourth shield, then dissipated abruptly in the air.

Why did Delsen dare be so bold? His eyesight was sharp enough, and his experience was seasoned.

However, following closely, the Thunder Dragon struck the fifth shield.

"Combo..." Sander's expression slightly changed, quickly forming four additional shields.

He could already see this was the kid's desperate strike, its power undoubtedly extraordinary.

Thus, taking this move left him somewhat flustered—not due to lacking ability, simply completely unanticipated!

He even angrily cursed, "Who are you underestimating here?"

The Golden Cone paved the way and the Thunder Dragon followed, there should've been no issue with this attack approach.

Sander was furious that the opponent actually used a combo attack!

The biggest issue with a combo is insufficient charge; in equal cultivation levels, warriors with strong micro operations can attack this way.

Yet he was a dignified A-level warrior, having promised to receive the opponent's three strikes, so… shouldn't you have used full strength for the attack?

Combo attacks are great, but lack the needed power, wasting one opportunity for a strike—are you unable to calculate, or underestimating me?