The night spread like a shroud, as if covering the entire military compound with a layer of frost.

Salon, with his dagger that had vanquished countless foes, blended into the night, merging into a single point, charging straight at Xiao Tian.

A sharp silver gleam pierced the sky. At this moment, everything around seemed to fall silent, as if all of creation watched this duel.

The sound of footsteps quickened, and Xiao Tian stepped forward, pulling a dagger from his breast. With no mercy, he fiercely swung it, striking directly at the silver gleam.

"Clang!" The sound of metal clashing resounded distinctly against the night’s silence.

In just a brief exchange, Salon retracted his dagger, shifting angles and stabbing forth once more.

Xiao Tian extended his hand, with his dagger dancing in front like a butterfly, wielding tremendous force in his grip. Clashing with the other dagger, Xiao Tian’s wrist twisted quickly from the dagger’s pull.

The silver gleam of the short dagger and the dark gleam of Xiao Tian’s dagger intertwined, colliding rapidly in the night, creating burst after burst of chaotic blade flashes.

Accompanied by the sharp sound of "clang clang clang," the two moved swiftly through the space like afterimages. Along with them came the metallic clashes sending sparks flying, with Xiao Tian’s dagger sweeping across Salon’s dagger, causing a trail of flame and a sharp cracking sound.

Dong Feng and Cai Qiang, hiding in the distance, witnessed all these scenes with their own eyes. Their eyes were wide open in shock. Dong Feng hurriedly patted Cai Qiang, saying, "Pinch me quickly; am I dreaming?"

The speed of the two before them had exploded to the extreme, with flames splashing. Each clash between Xiao Tian’s blade and the mysterious man’s overturned the ground, sending sand and stones in all directions amidst a raging wind. It felt like a battle of gods.

Dong Feng watched Xiao Tian’s ghostly figure and formidable skills in a daze, his mind blank.

Originally surprised that Xiao Tian could fend off their iron rods, they didn’t expect him to exhibit such overwhelming power now!

At this moment, a single thought filled their minds, which was.

Hunter, truly lives up to the name!

Seeing Xiao Tian taking control, striking with precision, Dong Feng and Cai Qiang’s eyes gradually filled with fiery admiration.

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Clang!

A crisp sound rang out as Salon’s proud dagger broke into two mid-air. Despite the dagger shattering, it barely diminished the impact of Xiao Tian’s previous strike, instantly leaving a bloody streak across Salon’s chest.

A surge of excruciating pain washed over Salon, his face turning deathly pale.

"No good!"

Seeing the murderous intent in Xiao Tian’s eyes, fear ultimately brought Salon back to his senses. If he continued blind aggression, the result could be a heavy personal cost.

Salon clutched his chest, deeply dismayed and shocked. Despite giving it his all, he was still utterly suppressed!

Evidently, the opponent’s strength far surpassed his own!

"Choosing to challenge him alone was rather reckless," Salon thought anxiously, retreating while gritting his teeth, "Seems like I need to notify Pank and Hada for support, or else the consequences will be unimaginable!"

At this moment, Salon finally realized the danger. Intentionally, his steps drifted towards the perimeter wall.

The next moment, without hesitation, Salon exploded in speed, leaping desperately, seemingly intent on leaving the compound.

These people had been secretly observing him, evidently intending to take his life. There’s more to fear when someone covets you. If the other party wants his life, Xiao Tian had no reason to hold back.

Xiao Tian followed closely behind, sneering, "Trying to escape?" In the next moment, he activated the Butterfly Body Technique, dramatically increasing his speed and closing in rapidly on Salon.

"Damn it!! Underestimated him!!"

Salon turned in shock, his face changing dramatically, inner rage echoing.

The worst he anticipated was losing to the Hunter and going back for reinforcements. But now, even escaping seemed a challenge!

Quicker than words can describe, Salon felt a violent gust. His pupils shrank instantly, seeing Xiao Tian already before him, his right hand extended and aiming directly for Salon’s chest!

Swoosh!

One finger flashed like a comet, its speed and force erupting to the fullest.

Salon was renowned on the Dark List for his speed, yet he didn’t expect this Hunter to be even faster? As Xiao Tian lunged, Salon finally sensed an exceptionally dangerous aura.

Xiao Tian’s finger effortlessly bypassed Salon’s fragile defenses, pressing directly onto his chest without the slightest mercy.

For someone intending to kill him, mercy didn’t exist in Xiao Tian’s vocabulary!

"No, I...ugh!"

Up to the very last second, fear flickered violently in Salon’s eyes. But it was too late. Before he could finish speaking, his chest was pierced by Xiao Tian’s finger. Salon’s expression froze instantly, and he collapsed to the ground without even a struggle.

Having dealt with Salon, Xiao Tian’s decisive actions left Dong Feng and Cai Qiang trembling with fear.

Recalling their previous thoughts of ambushing Xiao Tian, they now nearly slapped themselves!

At this moment, Xiao Tian stood atop the towering wall, gazing at the distant forest, speaking coldly.

"No need to hide anymore, both of you, come out."

"What??"

Hada and Pank, hiding in the forest, froze in shock, not expecting to be discovered from such a distance!

Initially worried by Salon’s delay in returning, they arrived just in time to witness Xiao Tian’s swift killing of Salon, with no hesitation. They were dumbstruck, instantly feeling a chill rise from their toes. Their hearts churned with tumultuous waves.

Slaying a Dark List expert so swiftly was beyond even Hada’s capability!

They finally realized the Hunter was far more formidable than imagined!

Everything was now in chaos, and they realized their judgment of the Hunter was entirely wrong! Filled with doubts and confusion, they understood that killing this Huaxia "Hunter" tonight without further harm was impossible.

While the Dark List’s tenth position was enticing, one needed life to enjoy it. Weighing their options, Hada and Pank planned to flee, only to find themselves noticed?