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Zhang Twenty-Eight found it impossible to understand Fang Lin Kong's temperament. Recently, there had been a series of incidents involving missing persons in the city, and he had already reported some clues he had detected to Fang Lin Kong. However, it seemed that this sunny youth was more interested in gossip than the serious matter at hand.
As a creature of the supernatural, Zhang Twenty-Eight was well aware of what such disappearances could signify.
Some monsters retained very primitive tastes, showing a particular preference for human flesh. Although there were a few such creatures in the city, they generally kept their impulses in check, often going years without committing any crimes. Ding Chifeng also did not allow bloodthirsty monsters to roam his territory. Therefore, the Chifeng Army enforced strict regulations, and those monsters with a penchant for human consumption behaved very discreetly.
Whenever there were ongoing cases of missing persons, it indicated that a powerful outsider monster was lingering in the city.
This could be a serious issue or a minor one; in a city with millions of inhabitants, the number of people who went missing each year was already considerable. The number of deaths from traffic accidents far exceeded those caused by monsters. As long as these outsiders were careful not to draw attention to themselves—avoiding any midnight incidents where heads might roll into ordinary households—they would often escape scrutiny. After all, the Chifeng Army had many local powers they dared not offend.
Fang Lin Kong, being young, did not grasp Zhang Twenty-Eight's hints. Besides, even if someone went missing, it didn't directly concern him; that was the responsibility of the relevant authorities. However, he would soon learn that such naivety was a grave mistake because trouble ultimately found its way to him.
After school one evening, the weather was pleasant as Fang Lin Kong walked home with Ding Qingya. Since they hadn't gone out for a meal together in a long time, Fang Lin Kong suggested they try the newly opened "Steamed Delicacies" for some steamed rice and soup. Ding Qingya was equally enthusiastic and readily agreed.
Being in their senior year meant they finished school late. After dining together, it was nearly nine o'clock at night when they left. The sky had almost completely darkened.
Fang Lin Kong continued to joke around with Ding Qingya casually, but as they passed through a relatively secluded area, an attack suddenly erupted!
The assailant instantly activated a Battle Barrier, and an overwhelming wave of sinister energy filled the air in an instant. Startled, Fang Lin Kong quickly sealed off Ding Qingya's consciousness to prevent her from witnessing anything inappropriate. Then he unleashed three layers of protective shields to withstand the sudden assault.
Fang Lin Kong's fury ignited as he seethed with hatred for the ambusher.
"Damn it! Where did this scoundrel come from? Attacking openly on the street? Right in front of Ding Qingya..."
Although Fang Lin Kong was furious, he had been completely unaware of this ambush beforehand, indicating that his opponent possessed considerable skill and experience. Moreover, striking while Ding Qingya was by his side showed just how despicable the attacker was.
The Battle Barrier was suffused with toxic black mist; while Fang Lin Kong wasn't afraid of it, he still dared not move. After the initial strike, it seemed the assailant had concealed their presence, but Fang Lin Kong couldn't afford to think optimistically.
"If they can come after me! They might go after my parents next! I’ve been too careless! Damn it..."
Fang Lin Kong's vulnerabilities were glaringly obvious; compared to beings who had cultivated for hundreds or thousands of years—most of whom had lost all their loved ones—he still had parents and friends nearby. It made him feel like he was an easy target for anyone looking to exploit his weaknesses.
Fang Lin Kong had prepared himself mentally, but the arrival of this moment still caught him off guard.
Holding his girlfriend in one arm, Fang Lin Kong floated lightly into the air. He couldn't fully analyze the nature of this Battle Barrier, and the enemy's hidden movements were frustrating him.
"If you're going to fight, do it openly. Do you really think I can't find you just because you're hiding?"
"Liexiezi, break for me!"
With a thought, Fang Lin Kong unleashed the Liexie Twin Hooks from his back. Two brilliant blue arcs of electricity sliced through the air, clearing away the surrounding toxic black mist.
Generally speaking, the space within a Battle Barrier is limited, but this limitation varies greatly depending on each individual's strength. The enemy Fang Lin Kong faced clearly possessed abilities that matched his own.
Using the spiritual energy attached to the Liexie Twin Hooks, Fang Lin Kong sensed that there were no living beings within several dozen miles above or below him. This situation was highly abnormal. Either the enemy was not within this Battle Barrier, or they could perfectly conceal themselves from Fang Lin Kong's Spiritual Awareness. Either possibility spelled trouble for him.
"Could it be that this enemy's strength far exceeds my expectations? No, unless it's Kyo Kusanagi, there's no way anyone else could be so much stronger than me." Fang Lin Kong was extremely confident in his own power and finally began to take his opponent's intelligence seriously.
"Haha! As expected of Fang Lin Kong; you've figured out my hiding method so quickly!"
The toxic black mist swept away by Northern Lin Kong suddenly became incredibly dense. Although the Liexie Twin Hooks continued to spark with electricity, they encountered immense resistance and could advance no further.
"Indeed, the opponent has merged their spirit with this strange black mist. What a bizarre technique!"
Fang Lin Kong was not in a hurry to retract the Liexie Twin Hooks; instead, he significantly increased the electrical current flowing through them. Since the opponent's essence was intertwined with the omnipresent black mist within the Battle Barrier, sweeping away the mist would surely inflict pain on their physical form.
Little did Fang Lin Kong know that this mysterious enemy was equally astonished by his quick response. Transforming into black mist, they had intended to invade either Fang Lin Kong or Ding Qingya's body directly. However, Fang Lin Kong had promptly activated his protective barrier, leaving them with no opportunity to strike. Moreover, the power of the Liexie Twin Hooks was not something easily resisted; although they were immune to physical attacks in their mist form, Fang Lin Kong's formidable spiritual energy attached to the hooks still inflicted significant damage on their physical body.
The enemy had initially thought that by using Little Nine to entangle the Liexie Twin Hooks for a while, Fang Lin Kong would be eager to retract them due to their value, allowing them to slip in unnoticed. However, they did not anticipate that Fang Lin Kong was overflowing with confidence and reckless abandon. Instead of fearing that his explosive power would be destroyed, he intensified the electrical energy even more.
"The Liexie Twin Hooks can't do anything to me. But since you, Fang Lin Kong, are eager for a duel, how can I refuse? Behold my Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray!"
As the black mist coalesced, the mysterious enemy broke free from the entanglement of the Liexie Twin Hooks. At that moment, countless specks of light shot forth like stars piercing through the darkness. Brilliant rays of five colors surged forth like arrows aimed at Fang Lin Kong's protective shield.
"Such immense pressure!" Fang Lin Kong suddenly felt as if a heavy mountain was looming over him. Moreover, the outer layer of Azure Fire Divine Flame was slightly contracting under the coverage of Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray. A tremendous amount of corrosive energy was constantly wearing it down.
"Damn it! They call it a sword duel, yet they bring out this damned Spell, thinking I can't handle it?"
Fang Lin Kong's words elicited a hearty laugh from his opponent, who replied, "Fang Lin Kong! You are quite amusing. Don't you know that swordsmanship has always been divided into two schools? Historically, men forged swords while women crafted needles. But now that gender equality has been achieved, the crafting of swords and needles is no longer bound by gender! This Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray is one of the three ancient needle techniques."
Fang Lin Kong cursed loudly, "What nonsense about the three ancient needle techniques! That woman's stuff shouldn't even be mentioned! Don't you feel embarrassed? If you want to be like Dongfang Bubai, I recommend a hospital where gender reassignment surgery is cheaper!"
The mysterious enemy's voice drifted back to him.
"Fang Lin Kong, do you feel embarrassed at all? The three ancient needle techniques have been known even to novices in cultivation. The Red Cloud Flower Needle and Xuan Nu Needle have long been lost; in this era, my Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray is the first!"
Fang Lin Kong had no idea what the three ancient needle techniques were! However, he had certainly felt the power of the Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray. The five-colored brilliance was as fine as hair but incredibly sharp; his first layer of Azure Fire Divine Flame could hardly hold up for long. Fang Lin Kong could feel that the consumption rate of Azure Fire Divine Flame was much faster than usual. Although he tried to endure, he estimated that at most in three to five hours, he would be unable to continue.
"What kind of freak are you? You didn't come to discuss those ancient women's needle techniques with me, did you?"
Fang Lin Kong wanted to probe into his opponent's background, and the mysterious enemy answered straightforwardly.
"I pride myself on being the foremost among the younger generation in terms of magical power. Therefore, I wanted to see what abilities this recently renowned figure possesses to be compared with me! Fang Lin Kong! Your performance has greatly disappointed me."
"Damn it! So you're just an arrogant lunatic! No wonder I'm having such bad luck! There's no reasoning with a madman like this; I'll just take him down."
Fang Lin Kong was no longer the sunny youth he once was; after having tasted blood, he no longer regarded killing casually and had no psychological barriers.
"Want to play with needles? Let me check my collection and see if I have any treasures for that!"
Fang Lin Kong had indeed collected quite a few treasures. He casually rummaged through his belongings and pulled out seven sets of formidable flying needles. Without a second thought, he flicked his wrist and sent all seven sets flying at once.
Ritualizing flying needles is different from ritualizing Flying Swords. Flying needles are relatively fragile and rely on quantity for victory; a set of flying needles typically contains eighty-one pieces at minimum. Most flying needles are combined with a certain type of true energy and can be categorized into mother and child types. Regardless of how many are damaged, as long as the true energy is strong and the mother needle remains intact, they can transform into countless others.
Fang Lin Kong's reckless launch was indeed a taboo when using flying needles.
"No way! It’s actually... the Taiyin Six Absolute Divine Needles, Geng Jia Yunhua Tianmang Divine Needle, Red Cloud Flower Needle, Ziwu Fire Cloud Needle, Five Elements Divine Fire Needle, Demon Refining Needle..."
The opponent was a master of the Silver Needle Technique, rattling off the names of six sets of flying needles in one breath. Although there was one set he did not recognize, it was enough to astonish anyone. Such knowledge was indeed rare in the world.
However, it was quite unfortunate that Fang Lin Kong, facing him, showed no surprise at all. He didn’t recognize a single set of flying needles and merely regarded them as common items. Little did he know that out of the six sets named by his opponent, five had already been lost to history, existing only as traces in legends.
"Not bad! Fang Lin Kong, you are quite qualified to be my opponent!"
"Shut up! I have no interest in getting involved with a perverted freak like you! If you want to dress like a woman, that's your business; I won’t compete with you. At most, I’ll go watch when you perform as a ladyboy in Thailand!"
The man was momentarily taken aback by Fang Lin Kong's bravado, completely unaware that the seven sets of flying needles Fang Lin Kong mentioned were all mere bluster. If he had been a bit more astute and not so full of himself, he could have easily collected those seven sets of needles.
Unfortunately for him, Fang Lin Kong wasn’t foolish enough to fall for that. After a brief feint, the long-prepared Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame transformed into a blazing white whip that lashed out from his hand.
The Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame originated from the very essence of life; its power lay not in destruction but in erosion! The terrifying ability of the Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame was its capacity to devour all life’s imprints! Unable to find a way to counter his opponent's flying needles, Fang Lin Kong decided to attack the enemy directly.
The black mist formed by this mysterious enemy was indeed an intricate spell; however, it was precisely this spell that fell victim to the terrifying might of the Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame. Especially since he had dispersed his Yuan Shen, making him particularly vulnerable to erosion by the flame. In an instant, Fang Lin Kong's whip shattered the black mist that had been entangled with the Liexie Twin Hooks, draining away three years' worth of hard-earned cultivation from his opponent. The mysterious enemy let out a shriek as all the swirling black mist dissipated in one direction.
At that moment, the Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray also felt a slight easing of pressure.
"Fang Lin Kong! How dare you strike so ruthlessly? I will never let you off!"
A chilling scream echoed through the air. Fang Lin Kong shrugged and innocently replied, "How would I know you’re such a weakling that a little fire whip could make you cry like this? You really lack willpower! Besides, did you hold back when you attacked? If it weren’t for my skills being exceptional, I would have been taken down by you long ago!"
The black mist rolled and gradually coalesced into a tall and slender figure. Judging by appearance alone, they seemed to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, possessing an innocent baby face that looked quite approachable. However, the sinister aura emanating from them betrayed their true age—a presence forged through decades of dark experiences.
As this person emerged, they conjured a layer of dark golden defensive shield around themselves. Fang Lin Kong attempted to point at them; the Liexie Twin Hooks struck fiercely against the dark golden shield but only managed to jolt their form slightly without breaching their defenses.
"Well now! This thing is quite peculiar; I need to be cautious!"
Fang Lin Kong beckoned for the Liexie Twin Hooks to return to him and added another layer of protection around himself. The seven sets of flying needles he had just summoned were also retracted. Adapting to changes with stability, he wanted to see what other tricks his opponent had up their sleeve. The pressure surrounding Fang Lin Kong suddenly increased as the Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray intensified; the Azure Fire Divine Shield struggled immensely as its vibrant flames were dimmed under this newfound weight.
"I have never suffered such a huge loss in my life! Fang Lin Kong, you really are more capable than you boast online!"
Fang Lin Kong was momentarily taken aback and retorted, "When did I ever boast online?"
The other party was even more enraged upon hearing this. "Fang Lin Kong, don't pretend you don't want to admit it. I checked the IP address. That guy who claims online that I'm not worthy to carry your shoes is from your home. Not only did you incite a large number of fans to stir up trouble in my columns across major websites and personal blogs, but you also personally hacked my website, photoshopped my picture, and put it on the homepage... If it weren't for that, how would I find you for a real-life showdown?"
Fang Lin Kong listened in confusion and couldn't help but ask, "Who exactly are you? I have no recollection of you at all."
"I am the so-called disciple of Wu Dong Shen, a failure who claims to have fallen from Equatorial Guinea all the way to Antarctica, known as the Street King. The thirty-three generations before me were all farmers, and none could even read. My looks are akin to Hibiscus Sister, and I aspire to be like Brother Furong..."
Fang Lin Kong listened for half an hour but still hadn't heard the end of this extremely venomous description. Although the style of insults was somewhat similar to his own methods, the experience, wisdom, humor, and mastery of insults displayed by this person were far beyond what he could compare to at present.
"I... I think I know which bastard it is! How could he do such a thing... This is intolerable! Just because I've been enjoying a few easy days, you're unhappy with me?"
Shouting angrily at the unknown person, Fang Lin Kong's eyes were bloodshot as a surge of killing intent suddenly erupted.
"...I am Yan Jiangnan, possessing eighteen kinds of perverse obsessions including Loli control, sister control, flower control, beard control, shota control, uncle control, lingerie control, voyeurism control, beauty control..."
Finally finishing his self-introduction, Yan Jiangnan accumulated a massive amount of killing intent but soon realized that Fang Lin Kong's aura was even more overwhelming. As both sides lost their rationality without any further provocation, an intense battle erupted in an instant!
(To be continued)
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