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A powerful current brushed against the airplane's wings, causing a violent shake that left the passengers in a state of panic. Those seated by the windows had already noticed something unusual outside.
"What are those?"
"Could they be demons from hell..."
Countless speculations failed to grasp the reality. Lin Yu and Ye Lisha felt the immense energy of the enemy outside, which only heightened their anxiety. Wen Yi and the others had just made a mistake and were feeling regretful; the appearance of the enemy revitalized them, preparing them for battle. However, lacking the ability to walk in mid-air, they were unsure how to fight in the sky.
"Look! They're coming towards the plane!"
A passenger suddenly shouted. Before Lin Yu and the others could react, a massive wave crashed against the fuselage. The airplane swayed violently as if caught in severe turbulence. Those who hadn’t fastened their seatbelts were tossed from one side of the cabin to the other. Although Wen Yi and his companions tried hard to stabilize themselves, they were knocked down by others who lost their footing, turning into rolling balls on the floor.
Lin Yu had mastered her physical training and managed to dodge several passengers, stabilizing herself. She looked up to see Ye Lisha pressing one hand against the cabin wall and slipping outside.
Ye Lisha was far more skilled in Spellcraft than Lin Yu, allowing her to do things that Lin Yu could not replicate.
Once outside the cabin, Ye Lisha calmed herself. Unable to summon a protective shield with her reading ability yet, she resolutely tore open a talisman. A faint yellow light wrapped around her several times, forming a protective barrier. The Wind Riding Technique was a fundamental method of Kunlun, and Ye Lisha had practiced it extensively, having reached above the fifth level; she could manage flying in mid-air.
As an outstanding disciple of Kunlun, she was well aware of the existence of the Tartarus clan and understood their abilities. Adult members of the Tartarus clan could form a layer of liquid around themselves, which they referred to as the Source of Olimega.
In Tartarus language, Olimiga refers to the ancestral homeland. According to ancient legends that are difficult to verify, Olimiga is considered paradise for the Tartarus people; every deceased member of their clan is said to go there—a place described as incredibly beautiful and filled with tranquility, composed entirely of seven vast water worlds.
The Source of Olimega has always been regarded by the Tartarus clan as a power derived from their ancestors' Divine Realm. The stronger a Tartarus member is, the denser this layer of liquid becomes. The Source of Olimega is a unique power; unlike practitioners or monsters who store their strength within their bodies, this peculiar force possesses an extraordinary quality when utilized.
The powerful Tartarus clan can create a river-like Source of Olimega around themselves. This external liquid not only serves as a source of power but also acts as a resilient and smooth defensive shield.
Once removed from water, the Source of Olimega gradually depletes and can vanish completely within months. Without this external energy source, Tartarus members on land can only exert about one-sixth of their strength compared to when they are in water.
Ye Lisha steadied herself in the air; she certainly did not possess the ability to compete with a giant passenger plane in terms of speed. Thus, she merely hovered near the wing. Confronted by a dozen members of the Tartarus clan who were only pursuing the aircraft, Ye Lisha called out, "There is nothing on this plane that the Sea God Clan would covet. I have never heard of the Tartarus clan taking pleasure in harvesting lives. May I ask why you are following this plane?"
A somewhat dull yet rhythmically rich voice reached Ye Lisha's ears. "We are here to hunt down an enemy from our clan; it has nothing to do with idle bystanders. You, as a human cultivator, may leave." The special sound transmission technique of the Tartarus clan, which surpassed the speed of sound, created such an effect.
Ye Lisha was slightly surprised and casually asked, "May I know who the enemy of the Tartarus clan is? Our plane is experiencing significant issues, and we hope to receive assistance!"
Unaware of Fang Lin Kong's past, Ye Lisha was quite hopeful about turning enemies into friends. The reputation of the Sea God Clan was not bad, and these pursuing members of the Tartarus clan displayed formidable strength. Gaining their help to stabilize the plane temporarily and ensure a safe landing seemed feasible. Thus, Ye Lisha entertained the thought of standing aside and allowing the Tartarus clan to complete their revenge.
"To offend the Sea God Clan must be a path to death. I need not intervene."
Just as Ye Lisha finished speaking, Fang Lin Kong seized the opportunity to slip out of the plane and appeared beside her.
Seeing more than a dozen fierce men and women, Fang Lin Kong's expression turned grim as he was about to speak.
The two most powerful Tartarus clan members at the forefront had already caught up with the plane.
"You are Fang Lin Kong? You are the one who killed Lagus Ting?"
Fang Lin Kong felt his eardrums tingle from the peculiar rhythmic sound waves. Earlier, they had spoken to Ye Lisha with some courtesy. However, their treatment of Fang Lin Kong was entirely different; their sound transmission contained immense lethality.
In this situation, Fang Lin Kong did not wish to back down either. He declared, "That's right! That idiot came to my city and slaughtered innocent civilians. If I had another chance, I would ensure he dies again, and his death would be a hundred times worse than last time."
Fang Lin Kong had completely resolved himself. Whether he stuck his neck out or shrank back, he could not escape this fate; there was no need for humility or politeness in his words anymore.
The quality of Olimiga flowed like water around the two leading Tartarus clan members, coalescing into a massive water sphere that appeared heavier and more substantial than the long stream of water formed during flight.
Although Olimiga's power was essentially the same energy, each member of the Tartarus clan possessed unique traits—either due to different cultivation methods within their clan or inherent physical differences—much like human fingerprints; each Tartarus clan member's Olimiga was distinct.
The two leaders of the Tartarus clan, wielding the power of Olimiga, were particularly formidable. One of them had a beautiful light blue hue, clear and transparent, revealing a figure that appeared quite distinct—a refined-looking man resembling a university professor. The other, however, was surrounded by murky Olimiga water, within which countless strange fish darted about, making it impossible to discern what lay beneath.
Fang Lin Kong's harsh words echoed, and from the murky Olimiga came an odd sound.
Clap! Clap!
It sounded like applause.
The subsequent remarks from the other party confirmed that he was indeed making this gesture.
"I am Lei Chan of the Tartarus clan. I truly admire your audacity to speak such remarkable words in my presence. I guarantee you will die more miserably than you can imagine. I originally planned to have those three humans blow up the plane and sink you in the Pacific. This way, we could avoid detection by the Demon Hunting Team or the American Exorcist Guild and prevent any trouble. It seems now that this plan cannot be executed as perfectly as I hoped!"
Fang Lin Kong felt a surge of burning anger rise within him. He spoke each word with emphasis: "So those hijackers were indeed sent by you? To kill me, you would involve so many innocent lives? You are devoid of humanity..."
From within Lei Chan's Olimiga came a hearty, wild laugh: "You really take this seriously. We are not human; how could we possess humanity? I've seen plenty of humans who lack it. Compared to filthy humans, I feel almost angelic. At least I've never forced others to sacrifice their lives for societal progress. Although I've never believed that human society has progressed at all."
Fang Lin Kong was momentarily speechless, but he was no fool to entertain strange thoughts or doubt his stance at this moment.
"So what do you plan to do? Will you spare the innocents on that plane?"
As soon as Fang Lin Kong's words fell, they were met with derision.
"Perhaps you should worry about your own situation! Those humans no longer require your concern."
Another person who had been silent suddenly interjected calmly: "Our Tartarus clan once sent seven individuals to mainland China, yet they all vanished. Can you tell us who was responsible for that?"
Ye Lisha tugged at Fang Lin Kong's sleeve from behind, but he understood her meaning well.
He whispered, "Their enemy is me. You take care of the people on the plane; I’ll leave first."
The water waves around Lei Chan shook violently, producing a voice filled with temptation: "If you tell us who killed our seven clansmen and surrender, I will spare the passengers on this plane."
Fang Lin Kong was not so great as to think that if they helped the passengers, he would surrender to Cloud Cloud.
Naturally, he was even less willing to be captured like this, dragged off to some dark place. In his mind, the Tartarus clan was not any more advanced than the cannibals of Africa. Who knew what barbaric customs they might have?
"Do you really think I would be foolish enough to believe such a stupid statement? The average intelligence of the Tartarus clan is indeed far below that of humans!"
Fang Lin Kong's words stirred anger among the dozen or so Tartarus clan members. A young girl among them raised her hand, and a massive water sphere came crashing toward him.
"Not good!"
Fang Lin Kong was taken aback; the explosive power contained in that water sphere was formidable. He dared not dodge, as he was directly in line with the plane. If he moved aside and the plane took the hit, the passengers above would surely be doomed.
Clenching his teeth, Fang Lin Kong stepped onto the aircraft's body and pushed off, leaving the flying passenger plane behind. With both hands thrust forward, a Prison Thunder Wave shot back fiercely.
The water sphere, infused with highly concentrated demon energy, had its interior ionized into a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. Any slight contact with an object would trigger a violent explosion. This Fighting Sphere was one of the favorite combat techniques among demons. Due to the varying nature of demon energy and differences in technique, the power and effects of Fighting Spheres could differ greatly.
Fang Lin Kong's Prison Thunder Wave could also be considered a type of Fighting Sphere. However, it contained highly unstable exotic energy concentrated in a spherical confinement in the form of lightning.
The Prison Thunder Wave collided with the water sphere launched by the young Tartarus girl.
Due to their compatible properties, the water sphere immediately engulfed the lightning ball. Yet moments later, it could no longer withstand that immense energy and exploded.
Fang Lin Kong felt a powerful backlash from the impact that left his chest feeling heavy.
Fang Lin Kong's Prison Thunder Wave clashed with the opponent's water sphere, but while his energy was stronger, he fell short in the subtle manipulation of power. His Prison Thunder Wave was drawn from the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner, channeling the energy of lightning into a Fighting Sphere. Compared to his own compressed Fighting Sphere, it lacked the nimbleness and finesse he desired. As a result, this direct confrontation not only failed to give Fang Lin Kong an advantage but also left him at a slight disadvantage.
After the clash, Fang Lin Kong hurriedly descended. He did not want to endanger all the passengers on the plane.
Countless water thunder Fighting Spheres exploded around Fang Lin Kong. The deafening sounds made his eardrums throb, drowning out all other noises in a constant buzzing.
Having unleashed the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate and the Liexie Twin Hooks, Fang Lin Kong quickly set up over ten layers of protective shields around himself. The colorful light shields rolled violently under the bombardment of water thunder, and Fang Lin Kong felt increasingly uncomfortable inside.
As he plummeted downwards, the pursuing soldiers of the Tartarus clan followed closely behind. Only one seemingly refined man lingered in mid-air, addressing Ye Lisha: "This plane is beyond saving; you should escape with your companions quickly!"
Ye Lisha, still struggling to process the recent events, found herself suddenly calm at the gentleman's words. "Our flight path was never supposed to pass through here. We were flying along the coastline but have now veered into the heart of the Pacific. Those robbers must have coerced us into changing our route, right? The Tartarus clan resorting to such tactics for revenge—aren't you afraid of international condemnation?"
The gentleman compressed the Liquid Vitality Oriemiga around him and revealed his handsome face, speaking very politely: "We of the Tartarus clan did not intend for this incident to escalate so much. However, last time we sent seven experts from our clan, they all met mysterious ends. Our strength is limited on land; we had no choice. As for these passengers, consider it their misfortune. We of the Sea God Clan do not care about the lives of these insignificant beings. The International Demon Alliance cannot touch us; if the Demon Hunting Team or American Exorcist Guild wants to cause trouble, they are welcome to try—we shall see who fears whom."
After finishing his words, the gentleman turned away as a light blue transparent Source of Olimega enveloped him once more, howling as he descended below. Ye Lisha felt her brows furrow in anger but realized she had no choice. She still needed to look after the passengers on board and could not leave.
At that moment, Lin Yu's voice came through Ye Lisha's communicator.
"The plane isn't in good shape; its speed is decreasing steadily. It might crash soon—what should we do?"
Ye Lisha thought to herself, "What can I do? Am I supposed to use Wind Riding Technique to push this massive object? If I had Yuan Qian Kun or that Divine Ability, just staying alive would be a miracle."
Despite her thoughts, Ye Lisha knew she couldn't just abandon them.
However, when she returned to the cabin, she found that things weren't as dire as she had imagined. With Fang Lin Kong gone, two flight attendants disregarded any consequences and announced to all passengers. Wen Yi, eager for attention and seeing no one else volunteering, stepped forward to take charge.
He played Microsoft Flight Simulator better than Fang Lin Kong and managed to stabilize the plane under the guidance of the two flight attendants. Although communication instruments were damaged, some brave passengers had already contacted ground control using their mobile phones. The harrowing journey of this passenger plane was just beginning.
As Fang Lin Kong descended closer to the surface of the sea, a chilling sensation gripped his heart. The Tartarus clan, known as the Sea God Clan, thrived in the water, their powers unleashed to their fullest potential. Countless transparent water mines exploded around his shield like pearls, and Fang Lin Kong found himself unable to retaliate, forced to endure the onslaught.
"I absolutely cannot land on the water; otherwise, these guys will become even stronger!"
Fang Lin Kong wished for a miraculous turnaround, but in reality, he was powerless to change his situation of being relentlessly attacked.
The close-range explosions of the Fighting Spheres repeatedly slammed against Fang Lin Kong's shield. He had to expend all his spiritual energy just to maintain its existence, leaving him no strength to evade. His Wind Riding Technique was already underdeveloped; compared to the dozen or so Tartarus clan members who could soar freely and even chase down large aircraft, he was utterly outmatched in speed.
At that moment, Fang Lin Kong felt like a volleyball being chased down; instead of fists, the Tartarus clan used Fighting Spheres. Each time he managed to rise a few inches, a more powerful Fighting Sphere would blast him back down several meters.
Ray Zen and his companions were even more shocked than Fang Lin Kong. According to their data, Fang Lin Kong was merely a human who had once come into contact with Gouli Heaven's Tome and possessed less than a thousand points of spiritual energy. Even upon seeing him and noticing that his aura was much stronger than reported, they still did not regard him highly.
Although Fang Lin Kong's spiritual energy exceeded a thousand points and was considered strong, it paled in comparison to the formidable force of the Tartarus clan assembled for this mission. Killing Fang Lin Kong seemed like a sure thing. However, after such prolonged bombardment, the shield surrounding Fang Lin Kong showed no signs of weakening or deterioration, which surprised Ray Zen and his companions.
After speaking with Ye Lisha, the seemingly refined university professor from the Tartarus clan had unleashed a torrent of blue waves and immediately separated his Protective Water Wave upon seeing that Fang Lin Kong had yet to surrender.
"Ray Zen! Stop playing around; this mission will provoke significant discontent outside. Don't leave any traces for them to follow."
Ray Zen also revealed his true form from behind his murky Olimiga shield. Standing over six feet tall, he exuded an imposing presence as he declared proudly, "Heng Ji! Mind your own business! If I draw attention, so be it! I want the culprit from last time to come out and face me! Omega was my friend; he died mysteriously in China. How can I easily give up on finding the truth?"
Upon hearing Ray Zen mention Omega, Heng Ji fell silent.
Omega was not only Ray Zen's friend but also a close companion. Had Omega fallen in China, they would never have taken on this task. Although the Tartarus clan generally looked down on other races, they were proud and favored peace.
In recent years, while some younger members had joined the International Demon Alliance and become attracted by human material civilization—turning increasingly violent—the majority of Tartarus still preferred life in the ocean. There, they had their own cities and nations along with their traditions and culture.
Omega represented a new generation of the Tartarus clan; although he could no longer tolerate a millennium of monotonous existence, he also refused to serve an organization like the International Demon Alliance. He simply wanted to enjoy human material civilization and integrate into human society, living a life of abundance with work, social status, and emotional fulfillment.
Leizhan and Hengji shared the same perspective on life as Omega. The Tartarus tribe was small in number, but each member was an elite among their kind.
Thus, Leizhan and Hengji placed great importance on their friendship with Omega.
Seeing that Hengji no longer opposed him, Leizhan did not want to go against his friend's wishes. He shouted loudly, "Fang Lin Kong! If you release the shield, I can give you a chance; otherwise, the methods I will employ next won't be so refined!"
Fang Lin Kong paid no heed to such a declaration. Instead of responding, he focused on strengthening the shield's defenses while his mind raced to find a way to escape this predicament.
All along, Fang Lin Kong had no concept of how to enhance his power. Although his future self had once demonstrated the perfect Plant Control, Fang Lin Kong lacked any understanding of cultivation. He had no idea how to reach that level. Simply increasing one's strength was often counterproductive; possessing immense energy without knowing how to wield it was like having a potent elixir that only attracted envy.
Wen Zhongda, though a young genius with profound mastery of Dao techniques, represented a realm that Fang Lin Kong did not aspire to reach. Compared to the Future Seer, Wen Zhongda still fell several levels short.
While others perceived Fang Lin Kong's progress in cultivation as rapid, he knew better. Aside from becoming increasingly proficient with the Grass-Soaring Treasure, he still felt like an ignorant novice on the path of cultivation.
"Power! I need power! Power to protect myself from harm and escape in times of crisis..."
Thoughts raced through Fang Lin Kong's mind in a vicious cycle.
He rummaged through his internal treasures, hoping to find one with immense power to vanquish the enemy before him.
However, the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate were already the strongest artifacts in existence. Even the Liexie Twin Hooks, Haotian Divine Sword, and Mystic Heaven Ruler could not surpass them. Although they were all top-tier artifacts, without their master's formidable strength to unleash them, their power ultimately reached its limits.
Fang Lin Kong had no time to respond to Leizhan. After waiting for a moment, Leizhan could no longer contain himself. He reached into his Protective Water Wave and pulled out a massive axe.
"Since you are unwilling to release the shield voluntarily, it seems I must resort to more forceful methods. Wave Splitter, cut through!"
With a swing of the giant axe, he summoned towering waves. This axe was a costly purchase and a replica of Tartarus' divine artifact, the Sea Cleaver.
The Sea Cleaver of the Tartarus tribe is a remarkable symbol of authority, as no one would be foolish enough to challenge the leader who embodies the tribe's dignity. For thousands of years, the Sea Cleaver has never been used in actual combat, and its true power remains unknown.
From a young age, Lei Chan admired heroes greatly, and the leader of the Tartarus tribe, wielding the Divine Weapon Sea Cleaver, became his most cherished dream weapon. After coming of age, he saved up his first earnings to purchase a replica of this Sea Cleaver.
Though it was merely a replica, the might of this giant axe was still formidable.
Fang Lin Kong found himself in a mental block while pondering an escape plan. When confronted by Lei Chan's powerful strike, he shockingly chose not to evade but instead activated his shield at maximum strength to withstand it.
Wave Splitter was a martial technique created by Lei Chan. The move was simple; aside from concentrating power into a single point for devastating effect, it had little else to offer. His intention with this strike was merely to test Fang Lin Kong's reaction. As Wave Splitter struck Fang Lin Kong's shield, Lei Chan was taken aback and exclaimed, "Oh my God! This is the first time I've actually hit someone since creating Wave Splitter!"
Heng Ji was startled by Lei Chan's strange shout and looked incredulously at the shimmering light produced by Wave Splitter as it struck Fang Lin Kong's protective barrier. Lei Chan's fighting style leaned towards pursuing greater destructive power, and Wave Splitter was a proud creation from his youth. However, since its inception, due to its rigid and singular nature, despite its considerable power, it had a slow accumulation of force and had never hit anyone before.
Moreover, since he began his journey as a fighter, Lei Chan had been aware of this technique's weaknesses and rarely used it in battle—only employing it in situations meant to impress or intimidate.
Fang Lin Kong's shield differed from others that relied on true energy or magical power. His cultivation was shallow; thus, he could not form a shield using the highly demanding Plant Control spell. Instead, he relied on magical artifacts to create his protective barrier.
Due to his training issues, the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate were always his first choice. The Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner had the strongest defense and was typically used as his outermost layer of protection.
The immense impact of Wave Splitter cleaved a deep white mark into the transparent barrier formed by the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner. This treasure was part of Fang Lin Kong's Divine Refinement collection, and an overwhelming force surged into Fang Lin Kong's mind.
The intense pain rendered Fang Lin Kong unable to think clearly; instinctively, he made a movement he wasn't even aware of.
Lei Chan knew well the power behind Wave Splitter. Although its speed was slow and lacked variation, its destructive capability was undeniable. He believed Fang Lin Kong would certainly struggle against such a fierce attack, and indeed signs of imminent collapse appeared on Fang Lin Kong's shield. But in an instant, Fang Lin Kong let out a roar as his body erupted with blinding light, causing strange changes to occur in his external barrier.
Feeling as if his head were splitting apart, it seemed as if his Second Soul shattered into countless fragments—each fragment still possessing awareness that amplified the pain exponentially. In this daze, Fang Lin Kong once again entered the Inner Universe—the sea of consciousness.
He could sense that the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner fused with his Second Soul also underwent bizarre changes. Originally resembling a colossal treasure banner, its form rapidly transformed. To Fang Lin Kong’s perception, this artifact from another realm suddenly came alive—a soul exuding chilling killing intent combined with an overwhelming imperial aura awakened all at once.
Fang Lin Kong had never sensed such a powerful will before; it surged like a tidal wave, overwhelming every corner of his consciousness.
The various treasures of the Inner Universe, suspended in the air, erupted with brilliant light to counter this onslaught of spirit. At that moment, the difference in level between the treasures he obtained from Voidbreaker and Liexiezi became apparent.
The Three Treasures of the Demon Gate and the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner were on equal footing, their powers corresponding with one another. The dazzling brilliance they emitted resonated with the imposing aura of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner, creating a magnificent spectacle.
The Haotian Divine Sword and Mystic Heaven Ruler formed their own system; they neither appeared overly ostentatious nor were they affected by the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner. Their radiance remained stable and constant, exuding an endless depth.
The Liexie Twin Hooks, Aqua Water Elite, and over ten powerful treasures from Voidbreaker surged under the pressure of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner, displaying a sense of resistance. Although the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was formidable, it could not completely suppress them.
Some treasures, which were less powerful and not meant for combat, appeared dim and lackluster.
As the spirit of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner reemerged, it seemed as if Fang Lin Kong's Second Soul was about to be devoured. This treasure from the Demon Gate was inherently fierce and brutal. Today, struck directly by Lei Chan, the Spirit that had been dormant within the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner suddenly erupted in rage.
Seeing Fang Lin Kong's transformation, Lei Chan wasted no time and swung his giant axe wildly, unleashing eight ferocious strikes in succession. This time, he dared not entertain any thoughts of playfulness; he unleashed his most proud technique—the Eight Waves of Fury.
These eight strikes brought out the water attribute of Olimiga to its peak. Each strike concealed eight variations, causing the power to surge like tidal waves, layer upon layer building up until it formed an overwhelming force. The Eight Waves of Fury had helped Lei Chan defeat many opponents in the past.
With the Spirit of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner activated, the power of its defensive barrier increased rather than diminished. Fang Lin Kong and the Second Soul refined from the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner temporarily suppressed the other eight Yuan Shen, transforming his originally healthy youthful image into something ferocious.
The Eight Waves of Fury crashed against Fang Lin Kong's protective barrier; this time there was no energy collision. The transparent barrier formed by the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner suddenly expanded, absorbing all of the immense energy from the Eight Waves of Fury in one breath.
The ancient demonic artifact finally revealed its terrifying might once more!
(To be continued)
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