Witnessing the way Jagged soared through the air, colliding with multiple trees, was a sight to behold. Witnessing this, Death Sword slowly shakes his head. Death Sword understood that Jagged was far from the edge of death; however, he was disappointed. When Jagged rose to his feet, attuning himself to the atmosphere enveloping the surroundings.
"You are very good. You are truly exceptional in your small clan, little nighty-night. However, you are three minor realms below me, and your battle prowess is still in the initial stage of refinement. While I am in the middle stage and close to being in the late stage of the Human Realm."
"Out of the three of us, Death Sword is the strongest, both in cultivation and battle prowess. Purple Night has the second highest cultivation, and then myself. I have the second-highest battle prowess outside of Death Sword. Followed by Purple Night, who just broke into the middle stage of the refinement."
Sifir just stared at Jagged coldly.
"You surprised me by your attack. It is a very intriguing technique. I guess you have not mastered it yet. It is a pity, really. I wanted to test your mettle. Sigh. I am going to have fun killing you a little. Nighty-night." Jagged spoke in a tone that could chill the soul.
A ruthless grin lingered on Jagged's face, hidden behind his mask. Jagged began to make his way toward Fall Night. With each step Jagged took, he slipped into the shadows, only to materialize once more in a flicker of light. Jagged's foot technique was known as [Nimble]. He moved with a grace that was both swift and agile. This quality stands apart from his character. It seems one might expect Jagged footwork to possess more brute force.
"Something is off about Fall Night's footwork technique, Death Sword."
"It is not that something is off with Fall Night's footwork. It is just a redirection that plays on sleight of vision and your timing, Purple Night."
"Is it really that simple?"
"No. It's not. The amount of stress on the joints and the physical body is incredible. That's why you haven't seen Fall Night use it a lot. Also, if Fall Night did use it a lot, it would lose its effect."
"Huh. That is why Fall Night timing is impeccable and deadly.
"Yes. It also means Fall Night has been in enough high-level fights and battles. There is no way to catch us all off guard with palm strikes."
Purple Night narrows her eyes toward Fall Night and how calm he is facing Jagged.
"So far we have seen three palm strikes and one footwork technique. I could say Fall Night hasn't brought out all of his methods in battle. We better stop this until we end the mission, Death Sword."
Death Sword said nothing. Death Sword stared coldly at Fall Night. However, Death Sword doesn't want to go against his words. He truly thought about the mission first.
"Jagged, stop!"
Death Sword made hand seals, and the second sword started to shake. Jagged knew that sound anywhere. Jagged was going to take a chunk of flesh out of Fall Night for striking him with that [Heaven Cleaver].
What was more embarrassing was that the palm strike made him flip in the air. The only thing Jagged cares about is his personal benefit and joy.
None of the three were scared of Fall Night. It is just Purple Night and Death Sword prioritizing the mission over personal interest. Jagged only cares about his own advancement.
elf.
Death Sword made hand seals, and the second sword started to shake. Jagged knew that sound anywhere. Jagged was going to take a chunk of flesh out of Fall Night for striking him with that Heaven Cleaver. What was more embarrassing was that the palm strike made him flip in the air. The only thing Jagged cares about is his personal benefit and joy.
None of the three were scared of Fall Night. Only Purple Night and Death Sword are prioritizing the mission over their personal interests. Jagged only cares about his own advancement.
"Dammit, Death Sword! Why does it have to be Life Taker! Why can't it be Noble Death? I hate your methods over Purple Night talismans." Jagged grumbled to himself about Death Sword action.
Fall Night heard the shaking of the second sword on Death Sword's back. Seeing Jagged's reaction to that sword shaking. He knew that nothing good would come of that sword. If Death Sword hit him while stopping jagged movements, a fatal injury could be a likely outcome. Instead of advancing forward, Fall Night retreated.
"That battle instinct is pretty sharp for the initial refinement. Fall Night's battle method looks like he is serious while testing out new battle tactics and combinations." Purple Night said to herself while looking at Fall Night moving away from Jagged. Death Sword frowns when seeing how Fall Night is backing away.
"If you two are done fooling around. Let's start moving out of this forest and get to Seven Elements Peak." Death Sword spoke coldly to both Fall Night and Jagged.
Fall Night moved toward Purple Night. All Purple Night could do was smile with mirth. Jagged stares at Fall Night with a sulky expression.
"Well, at least he is not stupid enough to move toward the Death Sword." Purple Night thought to herself.
When Fall Night stood by Purple Night while Jagged stood behind Death Sword. All of a sudden, Death Sword is using his hand as a sword. He slashed at both Jagged and Fall Night.
Not targeting Purple Night at all. Death Sword reopened the wound on Fall Night's chest. Blood started to gush out like a river. Fall Night stumbled back, clenching his chest. Staring with menace in his eyes at Death Sword. Jagged sensed a rupture in his chest's meridian. Jagged fell to one knee and held his chest.
"That was a warning. Don't make me repeat myself. The mission comes first. I left something extra for you, Fall Night, for breaking that container. You should recover in two months, maybe."
Death Sword took out the map. Pointed at the map where they are. Looking over everyone and said in all seriousness.
"We have three months to get Black Port. I really don't care if we travel in pairs or four-man units. What I care about is the effectiveness of our movements and our time."
"I will take Fall Night with me."
"That is fine with me, Purple Night."
"After we leave Misty Rain Forest. We will stop at Cold Steel City to restock items and trade materials."
"Sounds good, Purple Night. Jagged and I will head there as well. We might arrive there a few minutes earlier or later. We must be in Black Port in three months. Does everyone understand?
Death Sword stared right at Fall Night and Jagged coldly. They both were annoyed. Fall Night nodded while still clenching his chest. Jagged, who was still holding his chest, got up. Looking at Fall Night with mirth, Jagged then looked at Death Sword and nodded slowly.
"Good. Let's depart."
Death Sword picks up his belongings. Death Sword began his journey deeper into the forest. Jagged walked over and got his stuff and followed Death Sword into the forest.
"You are lucky, Fall Night, that you only received just that attack."
"Yeah. Right. I bet you love every minute of it, Purple Night." Fall Night spoke sarcastically.
Purple Night didn't get mad. Because she would be mad as well if she got attacked as well.
"Let's move, Fall Night. You will have plenty of time to recover on the road."
Fall Night didn't say anything. Fall Night continued to bleed from his newly exposed wound. Fall Night took out the soup he made with the youngling Emerald King snake. As he gathered his belongings, Fall Night began to sip his drink. Purple Night just looked at what Fall Night was doing. She just shook her head and kept on moving. Soon both of them vanished in the Misty Rain Forest.
While Death's Sword and Jagged were moving through the forest, they stopped. Jagged was on edge that Death Sword finally came to deal with him. A few seconds later, Jagged realized that Death Sword was sensing something .
"Do you know I slashed you with my hand, not either one of my swords, Jagged?"
"I am not that clever, Death Sword."
"The first mistake was that you thought you were strong enough to command someone in front of me. Second, you were being greedy. How did you know he would not share the majority of the food? Third and most important, you talk too much."
"I can understand the first and last of your reasoning. The second reason?" Jagged scratches his head in confused matter.
"We all cannot cook. Fall Night is not the best cook. However, he is the best cook out of all of us. I am tired of eating burnt food."
"Oh. I am really stupid for not thinking that far. Why did you slash a little nighty-night?"
"Cause he pisses me off for not giving me that container." Sneer Death Sword.
"Well, we can always go back and kill Fall Night!"
Jagged shut up when he felt a cold object on his neck. It was Noble Death that lay on his neck. If it was Life Taker, just the fact it was lying on just his neck would cause him great pain.
"There you go spouting nonsense again. Let me tell you, he's not to be trifled with. I don't know his position in the Midnight clan. But I do know he's not simple. He has more tricks and methods in store for people like you. Keep playing, and you will find out. Not by me, by Fall Night."
"Death Sword, how do you know? Have you ever seen him fight before he had a small tussle with us? No. That little brat would have been killed by me. That simple. Only you and Purple Night can truly hurt me in this unit. My methods and power are cruel and merciless. He will need a thousand years until he can kill me."
Jagged was incensed with rage by Death Sword's words and confidence that Death Sword had in Fall Night to kill him.
On the contrary, Death Sword didn't have confidence in Fall Night to kill Jagged in one move. However, he believes that Jagged would be played to death by Fall Night methods and not by his power. Death Sword looks jagged more before speaking again.
"You really are stupid. I don't know the price you would have had to pay to kill Fall Night. But that's not the price I'm willing to pay. And jeopardize this mission. This is your final warning: keep the mission your priority. Your personal gains are second. Now let's go."
Death Sword sheathes his Noble Death Sword. Starting to move faster in the forest. Jagged just grumbled about how he would like to kill Fall Night. Following after Death Sword.
Both parties made incredible time leaving the Misty Rain Forest. Avoiding many battles and treasures to get out. Death Sword and Purple Night chose to do this to make up for the mission's slow start. It took about two full weeks plus the 5 days they already spent in the Misty Rain Forest.
After finally leaving the Misty Rain Forest, travelers found a straight path leading to the cold Steel City. Even though the two parties were not close to each other. They knew roughly the speed and how long it would take to make it to the next destination. Purple Night and Fall Night arrived near Cold Steel City. Purple Night looked at Fall Night and started speaking.
"Make sure that you get everything you need. Potions, materials, or skills and techniques here. Our stay will be brief, and we must continue our journey. I don't need to repeat what the death sword has said. Keep that in mind."
"Of course. I will keep that in mind. Less than 48 hours?"
"More like 72 hours."
"Plenty of time to restock and trade out all these materials."
"Also get some new recipes and spices. Your cook is not the best but is better than the other two."
"Sigh."