Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 996: Chapter 995: Hu Gao at the Breaking Point

Hu Gao, this guy showed up, and it really is just like what he wrote on the rotten wooden board. He came to Cangmang Mountain in the Heavenly Mountain Ancient Martial World. Does he really want to have a battle with Golden Strange Cloud?

Many people don’t have high hopes for Hu Gao. In fact, Hu Gao himself is well aware that he’s not a match for Golden Strange Cloud. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have written in the last sentence on the rotten board to ask big boss Ye Tianchen to rush to save him. It’s really laughable and infuriating at the same time; you’d almost want to strangle this guy alive. For an absurd reason, he wants to battle Golden Strange Cloud, fully knowing he’s no match. Normally, you’d think he’s ready to die, but he unexpectedly relies on others to rescue him. What is he even doing? In this world, the only person who could do something so unreliable is probably Hu Gao himself, which perfectly fits his name ”Hu Gao” [meaning: nonsense].

Hu Gao’s cultivation realm is at the Mid Martial Venerate. Among the younger generation of martial artists in the entire Ancient Martial World, Hu Gao’s skills are not considered low. However, compared to young prodigies like Golden Strange Cloud, it falls short. Unfortunately, Earth, in this era, presents a phenomenon where many prodigies emerge, which is actually startling. It also leads some visionary martial artists to consider a possibility—that the entire martial arts world might undergo a massive change, possibly even altering the eternally unchanging magic laws.

”You... You’ve finished talking? If so, come over here and face your death!” Golden Strange Cloud was so angry that he shook all over, with a surge of blood stuck in his chest, glaring fiercely at Hu Gao.

”Not yet finished, just wait a bit longer. Don’t worry, I will defeat you, so just be arrogant a little while longer, what’s the harm? Do you really need a beating? Sigh, I’ve never met anyone like you, why are you so dumb?” Hu Gao looked at Golden Strange Cloud, shaking his head with a ”why can’t you live up to expectations” expression.

”Hu Gao, you’re so weak, your grandpa is weak, your dad died early, you’re the same, weak, your whole family is weak.” Golden Strange Cloud laughed in fury, trying to hit Hu Gao’s sore spot, pushing Hu Gao to strike first, then he could justifiably kill Hu Gao with one palm.

At present, Golden Strange Cloud was so annoyed by Hu Gao he nearly spat blood, and he felt trapped in a dead end. If he attacked first, he would be seen at fault. This Hu Gao, unlike previous challengers, didn’t start fighting immediately upon arrival. If it was just a battle of strength, Golden Strange Cloud wouldn’t put up with this humiliation. However, once Hu Gao appeared, he started spewing nonsense, saying he wanted to sneak attack, which was intolerable for Golden Strange Cloud, who was proud and dignified. He wanted nothing more than to smash Hu Gao with a punch, destroying him completely. However, after Hu Gao said that, with everyone watching Golden Strange Cloud, if he attacked without both being prepared for a duel, people might gossip. If someone claims he had really sneaked up and killed Hu Gao, what face would Golden Strange Cloud have left? The reputation of the Jin family would also be severely damaged!

Therefore, Golden Strange Cloud was in a difficult position, so angry he wanted to strike Hu Gao into oblivion but held back. He couldn’t let Hu Gao’s babbling harm his own reputation and that of the Jin family. Given his cultivation realm, it would be easy to kill Hu Gao, but he had to refrain from attacking recklessly, which was truly frustrating.

”I’m relatively weak, my dad is relatively weak, my grandpa is relatively weak, our whole family is weak, but we’re still better than your Jin family. You’re dogs, your mother is a dog, your father is a dog, your Jin family is a whole pack of dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs...” Hu Gao shrugged indifferently.

”You... I’ll kill you...” Golden Strange Cloud was furious. The Jin family had always been incredibly powerful, and no one had ever dared to insult the Jin family like this. Immediately, he struck a palm towards Hu Gao.

Bang!

Fortunately, Hu Gao was prepared in advance. As he said those words, he quickly retreated far away; otherwise, his cultivation strength wouldn’t have been a match for Golden Strange Cloud.

However, in this world, the only person who could infuriate a young prodigy like Golden Strange Cloud to such a degree, rendering him helpless, was probably Hu Gao. Even Ye Tianchen occasionally found himself at a loss with Hu Gao, so infuriated that he wanted to punch the guy a few times and seal him away permanently. He’s just too mischievous and nonsensical.

”Hey, I say you planned to ambush me, didn’t you? You really intended to ambush me, so despicable and shameless, attacking people from behind. Is this the usual trick of your Jin family? I always wondered, over the centuries, how the Jin family became so formidable? In our three major Ancient Martial Sects, there are countless prodigies, especially big figures like me, Hu Gao, who are too numerous to count. Your Jin family are a bunch of dogs; how could you possibly be so powerful? So it’s all about ambushing and killing, shameless!” Hu Gao said with a serious look, pretending to guess.

”Bullshit, every descendant of our Jin family who comes into the world is exceptionally strong. Which one of them isn’t a prodigy and strong in the Ancient Martial World? I’ll say it right here, anyone who dares to challenge me, I’ll take them on!” Golden Strange Cloud was so infuriated by Hu Gao that he started speaking incoherently, without any bottom line.

All the martial artists present, upon seeing Hu Gao and Golden Strange Cloud arguing like two ordinary people, were left with a string of black lines over their heads. No one expected that someone as strong as Golden Strange Cloud, known for both combat power and composure, could be agitated. Who knew, this guy Hu Gao truly has the knack for stirring things up, making Golden Strange Cloud so angry he seemed almost like a scolding fishwife. This verbal sparring strength was indeed something to be admired.

”Take them on? You’ve been here for days and nights, right? You’ve only fought around ten people, and among those, two were stronger than you. Do you really have the guts to say you’ll take them on? Among the three major Ancient Martial Sects, there are hidden loose cultivators, many cultivation sects, and families. You’ve only fought about ten people, and you consider yourself to have challenged all the young prodigies in the three major Ancient Martial Sects? Ha! How could you lack self-awareness like this? Do you truly believe you’re that amazing? You’re too weak; these young experts just don’t want to fight with you. Even my boss doesn’t bother. Only people like me, Hu Gao, whose strength and cultivation are about the same as yours, would deign to play with you. You should be grateful!” Hu Gao said with an air of disdain, as if reluctant to engage Golden Strange Cloud directly.

”Hmph, they’re just too afraid to come out and fight me,” Golden Strange Cloud retorted with confidence, emitting a cold humph.

”Afraid to fight you? That’s hilarious, my grandfather would laugh his way out of the grave hearing that! You’ve fought how many people, and you dare to claim you’re the strongest young prodigy? I heard about some young dwarf and Tuoba Ye, and you couldn’t even beat them, yet you have the nerve to stand here challenging the young prodigies of the three major Ancient Martial Sects? If I were you, I’d already find a block of tofu to smash myself with or a hair to hang myself from!” Hu Gao said irritably.

”You... are you here to run your mouth or to fight me? If you don’t have the guts, just scram. I don’t want to waste words with you,” Golden Strange Cloud felt extremely vexed, realizing he couldn’t outtalk this brat Hu Gao. Dragging this out might just undermine his confidence in sweeping through the young prodigies of the three major Ancient Martial Sects. As a brilliant disciple of the Jin family, meant to dominate the three major Ancient Martial Sects, engaging in verbal fights with Hu Gao seemed beneath him.

Hu Gao glanced at Golden Strange Cloud, wishing he could just punch him immediately, yet hesitated. He knew his battle strength was inferior to Golden Strange Cloud’s, and his opposition here was driven by sheer impulsiveness. Moreover, Hu Gao figured that Ye Tianchen would probably arrive soon. Even if he couldn’t beat Golden Strange Cloud, he would be saved by his boss Ye Tianchen before he was killed. Hu Gao aspired to romance all the beauties in the Ancient Martial World; how could he die here? That would be such a waste!

”What? Lack the guts? With my cultivation, I could crush you with one foot. But for a strong person like me, squishing an ant does seem a bit cruel somehow. Anyway, heaven has the virtue of cherishing life, and as a martial artist, the handsomest one among the three major Ancient Martial Sects, I feel a lot of pressure!” Hu Gao said with a straight face.

Ugh!

Some martial artists watching the spectacle couldn’t help but start vomiting. Hu Gao had impressive bluffing skills and wasn’t weak at verbal sparring either. But who would’ve thought his narcissism was equally unfathomable? His sleazy appearance clearly showed he was the type to follow beauties every day, yet he dared claim to be the handsomest in the three major Ancient Martial Sects? In terms of looks, Hu Gao might well be the sleaziest in the three major Ancient Martial Sects.

”Then try stepping on me and see. I’d like to see how much you, the grandson of a loose cultivator strongman, really weigh ...” Golden Strange Cloud said completely dismissively.

”Alright, since you put it that way, how could I not satisfy such a lowly request of yours? If I don’t, it would just waste my high vantage over you!” Hu Gao still wore a playful expression, but he already felt a strong, overwhelming killing intent. He was in danger. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)