Chapter 010: The Gap

Bruce snorted and said, “What’s there to guess about? If you dare show up here now, you must be one of Du Fan’s people. But what exactly does that young master Du Fan want? First, he sent three useless idiots, and now he sends over a woman who knows nothing. Is he trying to use a beauty trap?”
Chenchen giggled and said, “Lord Bruce is indeed right. I am indeed Du Fan’s person. But this time, it’s not about using a beauty trap. Du Fan just told me something… I found it interesting, so I came.”
Bruce frowned and asked, “What do you plan to do?”
Chenchen replied, “Well, I can’t tell you. Otherwise, my master will take advantage of me by spanking me again… But then again… Lord Bruce, you really disappoint me!”
Bruce snorted and asked, “What do you mean?”
Chenchen’s gaze flickered as she glanced at the people on the ground. “As for Nicholas, his background is strange, but he’s very useful. You must never touch him. As for the other two, I don’t think they matter much. I originally thought that among these three, Nicholas would be the strongest and could hold out until the end. If I had arrived later, you could have killed the other two… But it seems that a Level 9 is still a Level 9. It’s better not to expect too much in the future.”
Saying this, Chenchen shook her head and sighed, seemingly extremely disappointed that Bruce hadn’t managed to kill Tasia and Ringtone.
Bruce’s expression turned strange. “Is that why you came?”
“No, no, no…” Chenchen said, “If those three can take Miss Chris away, then I won’t be needed at all. But if I need to intervene, my master has given strict orders: whether it’s Miss Chris or you, Lord Bruce, I must take them both back!”
Bruce laughed heartily and said, “Good. It seems that your young master Du Fan is quite imaginative. Not only does he have his eyes on Chris, but he also has his eyes on me?”
Chenchen replied calmly, “Whether that’s imaginative or not, Lord Bruce, why not give it a try?”

Bruce nodded and said, “Very good. Since I’ve already taken care of one, I don’t mind taking care of one more. Although the strength of your young master Du Fan is truly astonishing, what’s the point of all this if no one can defeat me?”
Chenchen smiled and said, “Well… Sir Bruce, you don’t really think you’re invincible, do you? Please don’t forget—you’re only at level nine! Just level nine!”
A hint of anger appeared on Bruce’s face. To say that the great Bruce was only at level nine was simply unfair to him.
On the Roland Continent, those at level six or seven could already be considered strong, while those at level eight were among the top experts in the continent. As for those at level nine, they were the strongest among the strong—there were very few of them across the entire Roland Continent.
As for the Sacred Rank, it was purely a legendary level.
Although the two angels Du Fan had seen were of the Sacred Rank, angels were beings who had transcended the human realm…
In other words, in the human world, level nine was considered the highest strength.
Some said that the Pope of the Holy Church and the head of Roland Academy were also Sacred Rank experts, but these were just legends, and no one dared confirm their truth.
And now, Bruce, who was considered almost the strongest in the continent, was called only level nine by Chenchen—how could he not be angry?
Yet Bruce still retained some composure. He took a slow breath and said in a low voice, “Very good! Since I, Bruce, am only at level nine, then let me see what it’s like to not be at level nine! Woman, you’ve completely angered me. Unless your strength far exceeds mine, I swear I’ll cut off not only yours but also the heads of these three people here!”
But who was Miss Chenchen? She wouldn’t be intimidated by threats. With a disdainful smirk, she said, “Do as you please! But rest assured, I want to stay alive. If you die, it’ll be difficult for me to explain things when I go back!”
Bruce laughed in anger and said, “Stop talking nonsense! Fight!”
With a clang, Bruce drew his Blood-Drinking Long Sword, flinging its scabbard aside.

A mass of white combat energy surged from Bruce’s entire body. His long sword was pointed diagonally, already charging toward Chenchen.
A flash appeared in Chenchen’s eyes as she murmured, “A ninth-level powerhouse—still quite skilled!”
As she spoke, a fierce white flame emerged from her body. Without hesitation, she rushed forward to meet Bruce’s attack. The flame and combat energy collided violently, emitting a blinding light. Both were top-tier warriors, and the impact caused everything around them to tremble violently.
The entire bell tower was shattered by the force of the collision, revealing the clear sky and its dazzling sunlight.
Fueled by rage, Bruce no longer held back. All his combat energy was unleashed, forming a massive sphere of light. The blade of his Blood-Drinking Sword emitted a continuous buzzing sound. At that moment, the three injured people lying on the ground could sense that Bruce had likely reached the limit of his strength.
The power unleashed by a ninth-level peak warrior in a fit of rage was terrifying. Moreover, Bruce was known as the warrior closest to the saintly realm—how could he be easily defeated?
Even if Du Fan were at his strongest state after obtaining angelic power, it would be hard to determine the winner in a fight against him. Unfortunately, he had encountered Chenchen.
Du Fan had no idea what level Chenchen’s strength was, but he knew she was formidable—at least stronger than he was back then, which was why he sent her to deal with Bruce.
If Nicholas, Ringtone, and Tasia could complete their mission, that would be great. If not, they would have to rely on Chenchen! And if Chenchen stepped in, her existence must not be revealed to outsiders, so Bruce also had to capture her.
Chenchen wore a smirk as she looked at Bruce and said softly, “Is this your full strength?”
Bruce snorted and replied, “You talk so much—afraid you won’t get another chance to speak?”
With that, he raised his Blood-Drinking Sword and charged again. The combat energy burned fiercely on the blade, making it nearly impossible to see clearly beneath the glow. But before he could finish his attack, with a whoosh, Bruce disappeared mid-air.

Immediately, Chenchen slightly frowned, yet an ironic expression couldn’t help appearing on her face.
“Swish—”
Almost without any warning! Bruce suddenly appeared beside Chenchen and swung a sword at her head.
The speed was extremely fast, surpassing the limits of human vision—almost like teleportation! But it wasn’t teleportation! It was merely Bruce using his masterful martial skills to deceive everyone’s eyes and create an illusion.
Yet Chenchen let out a soft sigh, as if she had seen through it all from the start. She stepped back slightly in mid-air, just avoiding what could have been a fatal strike. Then, as if casually, she raised her hand, and a surge of combat energy shot out from her fingertips, hitting right at the tip of Bruce’s sword!
Hit by this surge of combat energy, Bruce was sent flying backward. He felt as though blood was about to burst from his throat, but he forced it down. He had no idea who this woman was—just a light strike had shattered his ultimate attack. And what was even more terrifying was that this mere surge of combat energy seemed to flow along his sword into his own body. After stepping back several times, Bruce barely managed to muster some combat energy to counter this strike that could have destroyed his internal organs!
This woman! Her strength was incredibly formidable!
He himself was also a top-tier genius, which was why he had reached the ninth level at such a young age! But this woman—so young, yet with a single strike, she had left him in such a sorry state!
Who was she? What was her strength? How did she do it?
Suddenly, a strong sense of fear surged within Bruce. An unimaginable thought popped into his mind. He stared at Chenchen, stammering, “Could it be… could it be… could it be… you’re a Saint?”