Chapter 37: Philosophy of the Avenger Ghost

(Li Gui POV)

I can't believe it. Earth Hawk, one of the strongest fighters in Ancient City, has been defeated. This is unbelievable. And by whom? A young man barely twenty years old. This is incredible. Who would believe that there is a young man who has reached the fourth level before turning twenty? Such talent is usually found only in noble families.

I looked at the young man with red eyes and an overwhelming aura of death. I laughed heartily, it seems a new era of talent is about to emerge in the Iron Kingdom.

I glanced at Yu Hai, this pure-hearted young man. He was a stark contrast to the Avenger Ghost. These two youngsters had different ways of administering justice. I could see that Yu Hai was afraid of the Avenger Ghost, but this wouldn't last long because Yu Hai's brave heart would soon rise. So, I decided to resolve the situation quickly.

I moved swiftly and stood between Yu Hai and the Avenger Ghost. I knelt quickly, clasped my hands, and bowed my head. Then I said,

"Savior, thank you for saving us from Earth Hawk's grip. We are truly fortunate to have you. Without you, our fate would have been worse than literal death!"

These weren't empty words of thanks. It was a literal truth. Without the Avenger Ghost, our fate would have been to become mere unofficial slaves in an unknown place, dying in a way no one could ever imagine. There were more than fifty families of women, children, and the elderly.

"No need to thank me. My primary intent wasn't to save you. You were just lucky that our paths crossed, nothing more, nothing less!" (Avenger Ghost)

"Avenger Ghost, what is your justice?" (Yu Hai)

"What is my justice? What a great question. Let me answer that. My way of administering justice is to become evil and kill all evildoers at any cost. This way, we can ensure that no one will be harmed by them in the future!" (Avenger Ghost)

"This is revenge justice, repaying a debt a hundredfold!" (Yu Hai)

Yu Hai objected strongly. From the very first moment, I knew these two young men were very different. But I have to admit, the Avenger Ghost's justice is very powerful. Revenge justice. Although this justice is harsh and will result in rivers of blood, it will create a fair world for a long time. I love the idea of a fair world, but at the same time, I don't have the courage to cross rivers of blood for it.

"Whatever the justice of the big brother, thank you for saving us!" (Li Hua)

Suddenly, without my knowing, my young daughter was beside the Avenger Ghost, thanking him. I quickly tried to pull her back. Despite all my gratitude to the Avenger Ghost, he was still a stranger, and his true intentions were not clear. But I wasn't as fast as the Avenger Ghost.

"It was just a coincidence, no need to thank me!" (Avenger Ghost)

"Big brother, you're very humble!"

The Avenger Ghost, you wretch, my daughter is just a ten-year-old child. Don't even think about taking her from me. Of course, I won't allow you to do that. My paternal instincts erupted in my heart. I quickly tried to bring my daughter back into my arms. But at that moment, I felt an inexplicable terror flooding my heart!

Without warning, a huge shadow appeared above the Avenger Ghost. Before I could say anything, it was too late to say anything.

Boom!

A massive explosion hurled us far away. I rolled a lot before I could regain my balance.

"Li Hui!!!"

I immediately looked towards the site of the explosion and saw the Avenger Ghost standing there as he was before the explosion. But Yu Hai and my daughter, Li Hui, were not beside him at all. I looked to my right and saw Yu Hai about fifty steps away, with a look on his face showing that he had barely regained his balance like me. I looked to the left.

I saw Earth Hawk, whose left hand seemed to be broken. But worse, my daughter was in his grasp, and he was smiling maniacally!

"Earth Hawk, let go of my daughter, or I will make sure to cut you into pieces!"

"You will cut me into pieces? Don't make me laugh. With your pathetic strength, you wouldn't even be able to scratch me!" (Earth Hawk)

"Father, please don't worry about me!" (Li Hui)

"Li Hui, don't worry, I will come to save you!"

I couldn't stand there and watch my daughter being taken hostage. I looked around and found a sword. I decided that I would attack him. I must retrieve my daughter at any cost!

"Hey you, don't try anything, or I will crush this girl's arm!" (Earth Hawk)

"Scoundrel!"

Earth Hawk laughed maniacally while squeezing my daughter's arm as she screamed in pain. Her screams made me feel as if a dagger was piercing my heart. I couldn't bear to stand still, but at the same time, I couldn't move either. One question kept repeating in my mind.

What's the solution now?

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(Avenger Ghost POV)

That scoundrel, Earth Hawk. I don't know how he survived Hydra's cannon in the first place. He emerged completely unscathed, without any injuries. And at the same time, when he tried to attack me with a surprise strike, his left arm was broken by my special defensive strike. From this, I can deduce that this scoundrel used some kind of magical treasure.

"Wouldn't it have been better to flee from here while you could? Why did you come back again?"

"Are you joking? Of course, it's for revenge on you! I had to use my only magical treasure to survive your deadly attack. Although I am weaker than you, because you play the hero so often, what will you do when I have this innocent girl in my hands, Avenger Ghost the hero?" (Avenger Ghost)

Earth Hawk laughed a lot, raising Li Hui as a signal that he would use her as a shield if I tried to attack him. When I saw these childish antics, I laughed heartily. Who does this scoundrel think I am? Does he think I'm one of those cliched heroes who save the princess from danger? How naive!

"It seems you don't know me well. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Avenger Ghost. My justice is revenge, repaying a debt tenfold. I have no problem sacrificing innocent lives to destroy evil. Therefore, I will sacrifice this girl's life to kill you!"

Ghost Mist Art > Enraged Ghost Bull!

I launched from my spot at incredible speed, aiming to crush Earth Hawk with all my might. As I attacked with all my strength, without paying attention to the girl's life, he decided to throw the girl aside and save his own life. As I expected, he was too cowardly to take a risk against me.

"Do you think you can escape?"

Ghost Mist Art > Explosive Mist!

Boom!

With one punch, I managed to shatter the ground beneath my feet. The destruction was massive and reached Earth Hawk, who was planning to escape but found the ground beneath him turning into shards, unable to find a place to set his foot. I didn't waste this opportunity at all!

"Earth Hawk, your time for revenge has come!"

Ghost Mist Art > Avenger Ghost!

With a simple move, my hand pierced his chest and reached his heart. At that moment, I released a large amount of my special mist. Before my eyes, Earth Hawk's body began to wither like a blossoming flower losing its life. In less than three seconds, he turned into a skeleton with only his skin left.

"Revenge reigns!"