Orion continued to look around, and then he noticed movement in the trees nearby. At first, he thought it was just the wind, but then he saw figures emerge from the foliage. The group of men who had been following him had finally revealed themselves.
Orion's heart raced as he realized that he was not alone. He quickly jumped to his feet, ready to defend himself against any potential threat. He could see the men approaching him, their faces obscured by the hoods of their black cloaks.
He took a defensive stance, his eyes fixed on the group as they closed in on him. He could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins, his senses heightened by the threat of danger.
As the group of men approached him, Orion could see the weapons they carried: swords, daggers, and even some ranged weapons like bows and arrows. He knew that he was outnumbered, but he wasn't about to go down without a fight.
"Who are you?" he demanded, his voice ringing out with authority. "And what do you want?"
The group leader of the men stepped forward, his features still obscured by the hood of his cloak. "You don't need to know who we are," he said in a cold, menacing voice. "But what we want is your life."
Orion's heart sank at the words. He had heard rumors of assassins and hitmen operating in the martial arts world, but he had never thought that he would become a target.
"I won't let you take my life," he said firmly, his voice unwavering.
The leader of the group chuckled. "You're brave, kid," he said, pulling back his hood to reveal a scar running down the side of his face. "But bravery won't save you now."
When the group leader spoke, Orion's mind raced with possible scenarios. He knew that he had to be careful and think fast if he wanted to come out of this situation unscathed. While the men were talking, Orion decided to scan their status.
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[Name: Melvin Blood]
[Race: Human]
[Realm: Sixth-Stage Warrior]
[Talent: Poison Enhancement]
[Tier: B]
[Beasts: Red Tail Scorpion]
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[Name: Irwin Blood]
[Race: Human]
[Realm: Sixth-Stage Warrior]
[Talent: Poison Enhancement]
[Tier: B]
[Beasts: Red Tail Scorpion]
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[Name: Herbert Blood]
[Race: Human]
[Realm: Sixth-Stage Warrior]
[Talent: Poison Enhancement]
[Tier: B]
[Beasts: Red Tail Scorpion]
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[Name: Elmer Blood]
[Race: Human]
[Realm: Sixth-Stage Warrior]
[Talent: Poison Enhancement]
[Tier: B]
[Beasts: Red Tail Scorpion]
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To his surprise, Orion saw that all of the men were Sixth-Stage Warrior Realm cultivators, indicating that they were highly skilled and formidable opponents. Furthermore, their talents and beasts were all the same, suggesting that they were members of a particular clan or organization.
Orion couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear as he realized that he was facing not just one but a group of highly skilled opponents who were all working together. He had never faced anything like this before, and he knew that his survival chance was slim, but he needed to do whatever he needed to do.
Orion watched as the group of men surrounded him. Their weapons were drawn and ready to strike. He knew that he was in serious trouble, and he had to think fast if he wanted to survive.
The person from the group then suddenly rushed towards Orion while using his dagger to strike at him. Orion's eyes widened as he dodged the attack, narrowly avoiding the blade as it whizzed past his face.
"Take this. I will take your head," the man snarled, his eyes glinting with a fierce intensity.
Orion quickly regained his balance and took a defensive stance. His eyes locked onto the man's weapon. He could see the determination and rage burning in the man's eyes, and he knew that he was in for a tough fight.
The man lunged towards him again, his dagger glinting in the sunlight. Orion dodged the attack once again, then countered with a swift kick to the man's midsection. The man stumbled backward but quickly regained his footing and charged at Orion again.
Orion could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he continued to dodge and parry the man's attacks. He knew that he was facing a skilled opponent, and he had to be careful if he wanted to survive.
Just as Orion was starting to gain the upper hand, he heard the sound of an arrow being released from a bow. His instincts kicked in, and he instinctively jumped to the side, narrowly avoiding the projectile as it flew past him.
Orion's eyes quickly scanned the area, searching for the source of the attack. He spotted an archer in the distance, their bow drawn and aimed in his direction. He couldn't believe that there was someone attacking him from such a distance, but he knew that he had to be ready for anything.
"To think that you can avoid it, not bad," the archer said, their voice carrying across the clearing. "But you won't be able to dodge them all."
Orion needed to think about the archer, but when he was wary of the archer, the person that was using the dagger earlier suddenly showed up from behind him. Orion whirled around, ready to face his new opponent, but he was too slow. The man was too fast and had managed to get behind him without him noticing.
"Now, you are mine," the man said, his dagger glinting in the sunlight.
Orion cursed his mistake, knowing that he had let his guard down for just a moment, but it was all that it took for his opponent to gain the upper hand. He knew that he had to act quickly if he wanted to survive.
The man with the dagger moved quickly, closing the distance between himself and Orion in a split second. Orion tried to move out of the way, but it was futile. The dagger was coming for his neck, and he knew that he couldn't avoid it.
He didn't want to die now. He still had things to do, people to protect, and a legacy to leave behind. He couldn't let it all end here. As the man's blade came closer, Orion closed his eyes and braced for impact thinking that it was the end.
