Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1278 - 1328: You Finally Came Out

Li Yifei appeared completely relaxed, lighting a cigarette and leisurely smoking it, as if he wasn’t here to face Inoue Aoga in combat but merely here to enjoy the scenery.

Indeed, Li Yifei seemed at ease; Inoue Aoga posed no real threat to him, and this man was now acting so restrained, it seemed laughably inept.

Inoue Aoga’s current achievements clearly proved he wasn’t weak, yet Li Yifei’s nonchalant demeanor was a blatant display of disdain toward him. Additionally, Inoue Aoga felt like he had fallen into a trap set by Li Yifei. Though Li Yifei’s motives might be unclear, they surely weren’t to create some elaborate scheme. Considering the disparity in their abilities, even if there were a trap, he doubted he’d immediately end up disadvantaged. Besides, Akagi Kiyoshi and Miyagi Tōmei were hidden in the shadows, poised to deliver a lethal strike. What was there to fear?

Without warning, a long blade appeared in the void, its tip dangerously close—mere half a meter from Li Yifei’s back. The knife was completely black, blending seamlessly into the dark; one wouldn’t realize it was a lethal weapon until it was upon them.

Inoue Aoga revealed himself, thrusting the blade fiercely toward Li Yifei’s lower back.

Li Yifei sprang forward suddenly, his hand flashing as he drew a dagger, crashing its edge against the blade of Inoue Aoga’s katana.

A sharp clang echoed, and the two figures separated briefly before darting toward each other again in a lightning-fast exchange.

Although Inoue Aoga wielded a long katana, his techniques were unorthodox and unpredictable, attacking Li Yifei from the most cunning angles, as if he were using a nimble dagger instead. On the other hand, Li Yifei’s dagger, though short, swung with great force, each strike carrying a mighty momentum as if aiming to cleave Inoue Aoga apart—it was wielded more like a long blade.

Their combat styles were bizarre; the katana didn’t act like a katana, and the dagger didn’t seem like a dagger, making the fight perilously intense.

Though Inoue Aoga was a master, whose mind raced with strategies before engaging, once fighting Li Yifei, all his thoughts vanished. His focus narrowed solely to Li Yifei and the dagger in his hand. His sole aim was to pierce Li Yifei with his katana.

Truth be told, if Li Yifei unleashed his true strength, he could likely defeat Inoue Aoga in an instant. Just like Murong Yuanqing had crushed him in the past with overwhelming skill, leaving him unable to resist. But Li Yifei chose not to do so, opting instead to conceal his power and fight as though he hadn’t yet undergone dual cultivation.

His reasoning was twofold: first, to lure out the other two ninjas and eliminate all three of them in one strike; second, he wanted to observe the true extent of a ninja’s abilities. With his broadened horizons, sparring with a senior ninja like Inoue Aoga could provide valuable insights. Those observations could later inform his subordinates’ targeted training, enabling them to easily eliminate ninjas in future encounters.

Li Yifei’s vision now stretched much farther than simply completing tasks as he had in the past.

"Clang!" Another crisp clash sounded as Li Yifei’s dagger collided with Inoue Aoga’s katana once more. This time, instead of immediately lunging forward again, Inoue Aoga suddenly leapt back, raising his hand to toss several smoke bombs onto the ground. Dense smoke surged forth, engulfing the area in a shroud of impenetrable darkness.

Such smoke tricks were typically employed by novices, as true masters rarely relied on them. But when they did, the effect was substantial—like now: Li Yifei was suddenly plunged into blindness within the thick fog. By instinct, one would want to escape the mist, providing Inoue Aoga an excellent opportunity for a surprise attack.

While others might be blinded in this smoke, Inoue Aoga could see. Thanks to a special pair of goggles fitted to his eyes, he could clearly observe Li Yifei darting quickly toward the left.

Inoue Aoga smirked sinisterly, his figure flickering as he repositioned himself to Li Yifei’s left-front flank. Raising his katana high, he waited for Li Yifei to reach him, prepared to unleash a strike so ferocious it would cleave him in half in an instant.

Li Yifei indeed rushed forward, and Inoue Aoga’s katana descended in a lightning-like slash, employing the katana’s most effective and devastating chopping technique at last.

As the blade moved, Inoue Aoga noticed Li Yifei detecting its deadly intent, shifting his body to evade sideways. Yet, Inoue Aoga had already predicted Li Yifei’s potential reactions; twisting his katana mid-strike, he swung horizontally at Li Yifei’s waist. Within this smoke-filled domain—an arena tailored for ninjas—he believed it was impossible for Li Yifei to maintain any advantage. Once he had the upper hand, he was confident he’d kill Li Yifei without fail.

Li Yifei suddenly raised his dagger to block at his waist, intercepting Inoue Aoga’s katana. The strike was so abrupt that Li Yifei let out a muffled grunt as his body shifted sideways from the impact.

Inoue Aoga immediately pursued, his katana flashing like lightning as it sliced at Li Yifei eighteen times in rapid succession. Li Yifei narrowly dodged six strikes, but the remaining twelve he was forced to parry hastily with his dagger.

Despite his admiration for Li Yifei’s ability to fend off a seemingly inescapable barrage, Inoue Aoga could already sense that his opponent was losing composure. Li Yifei’s steps were becoming unstable, a clear sign of his dwindling strength.

Though he hadn’t yet managed to injure Li Yifei, Inoue Aoga felt confident he had gained the upper hand. Killing his adversary now was simply a matter of time. As his offensive grew increasingly ruthless, his katana swung with unrelenting ferocity—abandoning the prior finesse for sheer brutality.

Li Yifei retreated step by step until finally emerging from the smoke. Suddenly, he let out a fierce shout, narrowly dodging one of Inoue Aoga’s strikes before countering unexpectedly. Instead of retreating further, he advanced close to Inoue Aoga’s blade, thrusting his dagger toward his chest.

This sudden move was both surprising and fierce. Inoue Aoga dared not underestimate it. But with his katana already extended, retracting to defend in time was impossible, and he could only retreat two steps.

With this retreat, Li Yifei recovered his momentum, his killing intent surging as his dagger swept toward Inoue Aoga in a powerful strike.

Inoue Aoga cursed his missed opportunity. Moments ago, he had such a prime chance to kill Li Yifei. Now, Li Yifei had neutralized the danger with a daring move, effectively resetting their positions as equals.

The two clashed again, their battle growing even deadlier and more heated. On top of weapons and martial arts, they began sporadically launching ninja darts and flying needles, their danger and precision escalating even further.

With the introduction of hidden weapons, Inoue Aoga started to feel pressured. Though his ninja darts remained deadly, Li Yifei’s flying needles were even more elusive—striking undetectably and enhancing his reputation. This added psychological pressure forced Inoue Aoga to divide his attention, rapidly diminishing his advantage. Soon, Li Yifei was pressing him further, driving him into retreat.

"Didn’t I say before, you’re nothing but a frog in a well? Today, you won’t defeat me," Li Yifei taunted Inoue Aoga mid-fight.

Inoue Aoga snorted coldly. "Golden Eagle, today this won’t end until one of us dies!"

"If you insist on dying, I’ll gladly oblige," Li Yifei replied, launching an even fiercer offensive.

Forced to retreat under Li Yifei’s relentless assault, Inoue Aoga backed up to a small tree, suddenly letting out a thunderous roar. Gripping his katana tightly with both hands, he swung it down at Li Yifei furiously—a desperate attack that completely ignored the dagger thrusting toward his chest.

If Li Yifei continued with his dagger strike, Inoue Aoga would be gravely injured if not killed, but Li Yifei would undoubtedly be unable to dodge the downward slash, suffering injury himself.

Li Yifei did indeed retreat. Seizing the opportunity, Inoue Aoga roared again, his fighting spirit surging as he bellowed, "Golden Eagle, do you think you can win? Dream on!" He followed up with another vicious slash.

Suddenly, from Li Yifei’s flanks, two shadows emerged. Two katanas slashed toward his waist in a coordinated assault.

The combined attack of the three elite ninjas was overwhelming. Li Yifei was caught in a convergence of katana strikes that seemed destined to shred him into pieces.

Inoue Aoga brimmed with confidence—three of them facing Li Yifei at once, with two flanking him in surprise. Such a formation was invincible; their combined strike was fatal. He could almost feel the ecstasy of his blade slicing through flesh and envisioned Golden Eagle’s dying glare. The thought thrilled him immensely.

"Clang, clang, clang!" A chaotic flurry of metallic clashes erupted, jarring Inoue Aoga as if his katana had been struck by an enormous hammer, nearly wrenched from his grip and forcibly repelled. He staggered backward several steps.

During his retreat, he noticed Akagi Kiyoshi and Miyagi Tōmei experiencing the same—both were driven backward, clearly suffering from a forceful counterattack.

All three were utterly shaken. Such a powerful strike—where had it come from? Could there be a hidden expert aiding Li Yifei? Yet, the force came from Li Yifei’s dagger during their clash. Aside from Li Yifei, there wasn’t another person in sight.

"Finally, you’ve made an appearance. I’ve been waiting for you all along," Li Yifei said with a faint smile, lightly wielding his dagger.

The trio’s hearts pounded in fear. The overwhelming power had come from Li Yifei himself. He had intentionally concealed his strength all along.

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