nycdaug Chapter 148 Conflict
Chapter 148 Conflict
The bandits watched helplessly as their upcoming victory was ruined by the ninjas, and they were all filled with anger. At this time, Lei Tao came out of the jungle, wanting to immediately chase the ninjas and the Japanese pilots, but he was unexpectedly blocked by the bandits.
The bandit leader's face was filled with rage. He stepped forward and shouted at Lei Tao, "Boy, don't even think about getting away like this! You've ruined our good fortune. What do you think we should do?" Lei Tao frowned and said anxiously, "Now is not the time to be fussy. That ninja has escaped with the Japanese pilot. If we don't catch him back quickly, there will be endless trouble."
The bandit leader snorted coldly: "Humph, what does this have to do with us? We only know that catching that little devil could have brought us a lot of benefits, but now, everything is gone. Since we can't catch that little devil, catching you will be the same." Lei Tao's heart sank, and he patiently explained: "Don't be confused. That Japanese pilot is related to a major strategic deployment. If he is rescued, the Japanese army will definitely strengthen its defenses, which will be disadvantageous to all of us."
A bandit grinned and shouted: "Boss, don't listen to his nonsense. We are just living in this mountain. We don't care about his strategic layout. Tie up this guy first. Maybe we can exchange some money and food with the Japanese or someone else." The other bandits echoed, and for a while, the shouts echoed in the mountains.
Upon hearing this, Lei Tao was furious and said, "Since you are also Chinese, I will not take your lives. But if you insist on picking a fight, then although my gun will not be pointed at you, I know a little bit of martial arts. I can't call myself a peerless master, but it is more than enough to deal with you bandits. When the time comes, don't blame me for being merciless. It will also teach you what the rules are..."
The bandit leader was enraged by Lei Tao's words. Before he could finish, veins bulged on his face. "What an arrogant brat! Brothers, come on, show him how powerful I am!" Then, he rushed towards Lei Tao, brandishing his long sword. Lei Tao dodged the blow with ease, then delivered a side kick, striking the bandit leader in the waist. The bandit leader cried out in pain, stumbling back a few steps.
Seeing this, the other bandits rushed forward. Lei Tao showed no fear. He displayed his fierce fist and kick skills, punches like raindrops, kicks like meteors. Every punch was accompanied by a whistling sound; every kick was precise and powerful. He turned around to avoid the attack of the bandits in front of him, and at the same time, he punched the cheek of the bandit next to him with a backhand punch. The bandit screamed and fell to the ground. Another bandit attacked from behind. Lei Tao seemed to have eyes on his back. He suddenly bent down and threw the attacker over his shoulder to the ground.
The bandits were furious, and their leader shouted, "This is a tough one, show your weapons!" The bandits all drew their swords and daggers, and the blades flashed. Lei Tao remained calm, broke off a branch from the tree, and said, "You bastards, I have to teach you a lesson today."
With that, Lei Tao charged at the bandits. He swung the branch in his hand, wielding it like a whip. With a precise "snap," he struck the wrist of the knife-wielding bandit in front. The bandit felt the pain, and his knife flew out of his hand. Lei Tao then lunged forward, the branch transforming into a club, and stabbed another bandit in the abdomen. The bandit groaned and collapsed.
The bandit leader took advantage of Lei Tao attacking the other bandits and swung his sword from the side. Lei Tao's ears twitched and he dodged to the side, the sword almost glancing off his clothes. Lei Tao used a branch to wrap around the bandit leader's sword and pulled hard, causing the bandit leader to stumble forward. Lei Tao released the branch and punched the bandit leader in the face. The bandit leader's nose bled and he retreated in embarrassment.
At this time, two more bandits attacked from the left and right. Lei Tao jumped high and flipped in the air to avoid the attack. After landing steadily on the ground, he used a branch as a sword and stabbed it quickly, hitting the shoulders of the two bandits. The two men felt numb in their arms and almost dropped their weapons.
However, the bandits, despite their injuries, continued their frenzied attack. Lei Tao seized the opportunity and unleashed a masterful set of stick techniques, swirling the branches up and down his hands, impenetrable. Sometimes he swept the branches at the bandits' legs, tripping them; other times he used them to deflect their thrusting weapons, then swiftly struck back.
In the fierce battle, Lei Tao gained the upper hand, but the bandits were outnumbered and fearless, and the battle became a stalemate. Lei Tao grew increasingly anxious, knowing that every moment of delay would only put the ninja and the Japanese pilot one step further away. Determined to end the battle quickly, he took a deep breath and swung the branch in his hand faster and more fiercely. With a loud shout, he used the branch as a club and unleashed a "Sweeping the Enemy" move, the powerful force forcing the surrounding bandits to retreat. Seizing this opportunity, Lei Tao turned and sprinted in the direction of the ninja's escape, leaving the group of beleaguered bandits gasping for breath.