Chapter 148: Stronger Than Yours

Just as Jiang Kai was walking towards Onoda Juro, Christina closed her eyes, and her body quickly disappeared.

However, just before she completely vanished, a cloud of black mist emerged from her corpse and rapidly drilled into Jiang Kai's body!

At the same time, Jiang Kai heard the system's voice.

[You have obtained the status: Punishment Curse.]

[When a sorcerer dies, they will place a punishment curse on their killer! Revenge Curse: If the killer uses the same method to kill another sorcerer, they will suffer the same damage themselves.]

Jiang Kai's eyes widened in shock. He turned around to look at Christina, only to find that she was already gone.

'The punishment curse might be a passive effect.'

The sorcerer profession only appeared three months ago, and not many people understood it. Moreover, it was a European class, making it even more unfamiliar to those in Huaxia.

Who knew they had such death-revenge abilities?

Jiang Kai narrowed his eyes slightly, "Looks like I underestimated other professions... Damn, I got careless!"

His brows furrowed, and his expression grew serious.

When he killed Christina, he used Chasing Nine Tribulations. Does this mean he can no longer use it?

Without a doubt, if Chasing Nine Tribulations crits, even he won't be able to withstand it.

The one that critted earlier was a Tier 2 Chase. Would using a Tier 1 Chase also trigger the punishment curse?

Hochman smirked and looked at Jiang Kai, "If I'm not mistaken, you should have already received the gift Christina left for you! Feeling regretful now? Regret killing her first? Hahaha, too late!"

"But I really have to thank you for taking care of that troublesome witch for me."

Onoda Juro gave Jiang Kai a calm look, "The sorcerer profession ranks fifth globally for a reason. It has its own advantages. If I remember correctly, Christina must have placed a curse on you before she died. Now, you don't dare use your throwing knives anymore. Looks like you'll be paying for your recklessness!"

As soon as Onoda Juro finished speaking, many of the Huaxia spectators were stunned.

"A sorcerer can curse their killer before dying? Jiang Kai's weapon is throwing knives. If he can't use them, how is he supposed to fight?"

"There are indeed records of the sorcerer profession online. Some of them have the ability to curse their killer after death, and such curses are usually extremely powerful."

"It's over. This is like pulling the fangs out of a tiger!"

While Jiang Kai was considering his next move, Onoda Juro was already charging at him.

"Although I regret not being able to see your throwing knives in action, I won't give you any breathing room on the battlefield!"

"Phantom Shadows!"

Onoda Juro's movement was not only swift but also extremely deceptive. As he moved, he left behind up to three afterimages to confuse his opponent.

In the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Jiang Kai, one hand pressing against the hilt of his katana while the other gripped the sheath tightly.

"Ninjutsu Swordsmanship: Water Severing Slash!"

Onoda Juro's strike was incredibly fast. A flash of white light, and the blade was already drawn!

"Phantom Form!", Jiang Kai shouted.

Onoda Juro's katana slashed horizontally across Jiang Kai's body.

However, there was no blood. Jiang Kai's body became as illusory as a mirage, and in the next second, he instantly returned to his solid form.

With one hand, he grabbed Onoda Juro's shoulder, and in the other, a katana appeared, stabbing directly at him.

He couldn't use throwing knives, but he still had the katana he looted.

"Equipment effect?", Onoda Juro reacted instantly, realizing the possibility.

"Ninjutsu: Evasion Counter!"

Onoda Juro quickly spun using his shoulder as the pivot. Jiang Kai felt a sudden slip in his grip—an unexpected force from Onoda Juro's shoulder caused Jiang Kai to lose his balance. Meanwhile, Onoda Juro twisted his body and ended up behind Jiang Kai.

Now, with their backs almost touching, Onoda Juro was holding a black katana with a silver edge in a reverse grip.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuan's eyes widened, "Onoda Juro has switched weapons! That's his unique weapon—Soul Devourer Blade!"

"He's about to use Backstab Pierce!"

Jiang Kai had just been cursed by Christina and was now thrown off balance by Onoda Juro's counter. Against Soul Devourer Backstab, he couldn't dodge or block it.

"This guy's attacks are so tricky! He can escape and counterattack at the same time," Li Biao gasped, "This is bad—Jiang Kai is going to lose!"

In his office, Wei Ying remained completely still as he watched the battle video.

He suddenly recalled Jiang Kai saying that his profession wasn't a combat class.

Maybe he had doubts before, but now, seeing Jiang Kai in melee combat against Onoda Juro, it was clear. Jiang Kai wasn't as nimble or skilled in close combat as a ninjutsu user.

Jiang Kai's only real strength was his throwing knives, but now that he couldn't use them, did this mean he had no chance of winning?

"Sorry, but you're already dead! Backstab Pierce!", Onoda Juro didn't give Jiang Kai any time to recover, immediately unleashing his finisher.

At the last moment, Jiang Kai's eyes widened, and suddenly, a black throwing knife appeared in his hand.

This knife looked exactly like Chase, except it was wrapped in black flames.

"No, the dead one is you!", Jiang Kai threw the knife.

The blade shot straight toward Onoda Juro's head.

Right now, if Onoda Juro didn't abandon his attack, Jiang Kai would definitely die.

But Jiang Kai was betting that Onoda Juro didn't want to die with him. He would abandon the attack to block the knife.

Soul Devourer Blade had already pierced two or three inches into Jiang Kai's lower back. At that moment, Jiang Kai felt a surge of sharp pain.

Onoda Juro withdrew his sword, but as he did, he dragged it sideways, leaving a deep, bloody gash on Jiang Kai's lower back.

"How can you still use throwing knives?", Onoda Juro was shocked, but he didn't hesitate, "Against my Soul Devourer Blade, your weapon is worthless!"

Onoda Juro quickly switched his stance, gripping his katana with both hands and slashing at the black throwing knife.

"I'll cut your knife in half!"

A loud explosion echoed as the Soul Devourer Blade struck the throwing knife.

But the next moment, everyone watching was stunned.

The Soul Devourer Blade, which had cut through countless weapons, didn't even scratch the throwing knife.

Instead, its own edge cracked.

Not only that—the throwing knife wasn't stopped.

In an instant, a shadow pierced through Onoda Juro's chest, bypassing his armor as if it were paper.

The black knife halted ten centimeters behind Onoda Juro.

Jiang Kai slowly turned to face the utterly shocked ninja.

He reached behind his waist, feeling the blood on his palm.

"Damn, this guy doesn't hold back. A little slower, and I'd be cut in half."

Jiang Kai sneered, "I heard your weapon is unique? Doesn't seem that great."

Without moving a muscle, the black throwing knife suddenly shot forward, piercing straight through Onoda Juro's skull before returning to hover beside Jiang Kai, exuding a faint black mist.

Jiang Kai looted Onoda Juro's watch and Soul Devourer Blade. Looking at Onoda Juro's face, he saw a deep, gaping wound. Blood only now started oozing from it.

"...What is… this weapon?", Even with fatal injuries, Onoda Juro remained standing.

Jiang Kai smirked, "You just need to know—it's stronger than your Soul Devourer Blade!"

With that, he pressed his hand against Onoda Juro's face and pushed him over.

After eating a healing snack, Jiang Kai took a deep breath and finally looked at the last opponent—Hochman.

"Hochman, do you know why I saved you for last?", Jiang Kai smirked as he walked forward, "Because the best show always comes at the end!"

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