A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1466 - 991 Encounter_3

Chapter 1466: Chapter 991 Encounter_3

Right across from them, a burly old man in a long robe stood, glaring at them.

Duanmu Huai’s arrival immediately caught the attention of the white-haired girl and the old man. Both instinctively turned their gazes toward Duanmu Huai. The old man’s expression darkened even further.

"Humans? What’s going on? Why would a human enter the barrier?"

He muttered to himself, then turned toward Duanmu Huai. Suddenly, as if realizing something, a sinister grin spread across his face.

"Ah, I see now. A host of the Divine Artifact? What an unexpected delight..."

"And what the hell are you supposed to be?"

Duanmu Huai’s cold gaze locked onto the old man. From the horns growing atop his head and the physique that entirely differed from ordinary humans, it was clear that the old man before him was definitely no human.

"Die!"

As he spoke, the old man raised his hand toward Duanmu Huai. In the next instant, surging magic power formed in the old man’s hand, condensing into a glowing projectile that flew directly toward Duanmu Huai.

"Why does today have to be full of such annoying crap!"

Seeing the old man’s attack, Duanmu Huai clenched his fists, grumbling softly under his breath. Without hesitation, he charged straight toward the old man.

"Die———!"

With a furious roar, Duanmu Huai swung his fist, shattering the glowing projectile fired by the old man. Without stopping, he closed the distance, his right fist still in motion, aiming directly at the old man’s heart. Duanmu Huai didn’t know exactly what was happening, but judging by the corpses on the ground and the situation at hand, it wasn’t hard to infer that this old man was the murderer of the family living here. Though Duanmu Huai didn’t have much interaction with them—just brief nods when passing by—it didn’t matter.

Because... as the Judge, you insignificant alien dare to kill people in front of me?

Fed up with living, are you?

"Hmph!"

The old man’s face darkened when he realized Duanmu Huai had crushed his magic attack. Raising his right hand—a pitch-black Demon Sword materialized. Gripping the sword tightly, he swung it down at Duanmu Huai with force!

"You lowly human—don’t think that hosting a Divine Artifact makes you equal to a Demon!"

"That’s my line, you worthless trash. A mere Demon Clan member—thinking you can defeat humans?!"

Facing the swooping Demon Sword, Duanmu Huai didn’t dodge. He stood firm. With a loud shout, he swung another powerful punch that collided with the sword’s blade! And then... accompanied by a crisp crack, the Demon Sword shattered into pieces in the old man’s hand!

"How is this possible?!"

Seeing his shattered sword, the old man’s formerly impassive face showed an unmistakable look of shock.

"What... exactly are you?!"

Unfortunately for him, it was too late. Duanmu Huai clenched his fists once more, staring at the empty cavity in the old man’s torso.

"Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora ora!!"

Like a storm, a barrage of punches rained down mercilessly on the old man. Duanmu Huai unleashed powerful blows with overwhelming force, akin to stomping on Nanshan Old Age Home while punching through Hokkai Kindergarten. He pummeled the old man without mercy!

"Gaaahhhhhhh!!!"

Under Duanmu Huai’s relentless onslaught, the old man seemed frail and feeble, his body rocking and swaying like a small boat tossed in a raging storm. Despite desperately attempting to cast a magic barrier to block the attacks, each of Duanmu Huai’s punches shattered the barrier with ease, like breaking glass.

And then, time froze.

"ORA—————!!!"

With a final punch, Duanmu Huai’s right hand pierced the old man’s chest. A pulsating heart thrashed wildly in his grip.

"This... cannot be..."

The old man stared wide-eyed at Duanmu Huai, his face filled with disbelief and shock.

"What are you... truly... your Divine Artifact, what is it..."

"None of your damn business."

Duanmu Huai had no intention of answering. With a cold snort, his right hand tightened, crushing the old man’s heart into fragments.

"AAAAH!!!!"

Accompanied by a piercing scream, the old man’s body was quickly consumed by black flames, disappearing in a flash.

"Phew... all done."

Duanmu Huai shook his hand and stretched his body, surveying his surroundings once more. Normally, a commotion this big should have drawn attention by now, yet there wasn’t a single soul around... It was probably the effect of whatever barrier the old man spoke about.

Then again, magic never was Duanmu Huai’s strong suit.

At this moment, the red-haired girl had already fainted, while the white-haired girl who had been protecting her stood frozen, staring at Duanmu Huai in stunned disbelief.

"Impossible... How could you... actually defeat him..."

"Hey, are you okay?"

Duanmu Huai approached and waved his hand in front of the white-haired girl. She snapped out of her daze and finally responded.

"Ah, sorry... Thank you for saving us..."

"I think you’re..."

Duanmu Huai glanced at the red-haired girl and then at the white-haired girl. If his memory served him right, the red-haired girl was the daughter of this household’s owner, while the white-haired girl was her friend.

As for their names... Duanmu Huai never paid attention. Their relationship had always been limited to casual greetings. He frequently saw the two of them together, enjoying each other’s company on outings. Based on the current situation, it didn’t seem likely that she was an enemy.

"Anyway, it looks like things on your end are pretty messy."

Duanmu Huai scanned their surroundings.

"Let’s leave this place first, then talk."