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Lin Yuan looked at Nan Gong Xuan, who was bound up like a rice dumpling by the Binding Vine, and curled his lip. "The Parallel World Project? More like a fanciful scheme. Parallel worlds? Sounds more like someone’s head hit the ground too hard."
He didn't have time to waste here; he needed to find the control center for the Parallel World Portal and shut it down, lest Nan Gong Xuan cause more trouble.
According to the "intel" provided by the Binding Vine—yes, this thing could also serve as a lie detector, making it an essential item for home travel and kidnapping— the control center was located underground in this factory.
"Underground? Classic, but I like it. Villains always hide their lairs underground; it's an unchanging rule that could use a refresh," Lin Yuan said as he rubbed his hands together. He kicked open a hidden door disguised as a Ventilation Duct in the floor. The door creaked in protest, as if objecting to Lin Yuan's roughness, before reluctantly swinging open. Lin Yuan leaped down, leaving behind a remark: "Sorry, Brother, but duty calls; I can't help it!"
Below was pitch black, so dark that he couldn't see his hand in front of his face—thicker than the ink spat out by a Mola Mola.
"Playing mysterious? I'm a professional at that. When it comes to underhanded tactics, I've never been afraid of anyone," Lin Yuan said as he pulled out his phone and turned on the flashlight feature, illuminating the path ahead. The beam sliced through the darkness like a sword.
A deep passage appeared before him, with cold Metallic Luster flickering on the walls, reminiscent of scenes from a Science Fiction Movie.
"This Renovation Style matches Nan Gong Xuan's taste—so tacky. Golden Light Shimmering everywhere, as if he’s afraid no one knows he’s rich," Lin Yuan complained while advancing down the passage, his footsteps echoing in the empty corridor.
Not far along, a heavy Metal Door loomed at the end of the passage, glinting ominously.
"Another door? Looks like Nan Gong Xuan has a thing for locks. Did this kid get locked out when he was little and develop some psychological trauma?" Lin Yuan chuckled and prepared to use his Melting Bone Soft Palm technique to open the door when suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from deep within the passage. The sound was chaotic and heavy, like a pack of beasts charging forward.
"Not good; someone’s coming! Looks like Nan Gong Xuan was prepared," Lin Yuan immediately became alert and concealed himself in the shadows, blending into the darkness.
Soon enough, five Guards dressed in black uniforms appeared at the end of the passage. Each one was burly and had sharp gazes—clearly elite trained personnel.
"Captain, do you really think that kid will come?" asked one shorter Guard with a hint of doubt in his voice.
"Enough nonsense. The boss's orders can't be wrong. If the boss says he will come, he will definitely come. When has the boss ever missed?" The tall Guard at the forefront scoffed, his tone filled with confidence. "Everyone, stay alert. That kid is no pushover; I've heard he can use Time-Space Manipulation, which is quite eerie."
"Yes!" the other Guards responded in unison, their voices booming with determination.
These five were the elite Guard unit of Nan Gong Xuan, led by Captain Tie Mian, who wore a serious expression and rarely smiled. The members included Xun Ying, slender and agile; Explosion, muscular and incredibly strong; Magneto, with deep-set eyes and mastery over magnetic control; and Phantom, who was taciturn and skilled in stealth and assassination.
"Five of them? This could be tricky. Nan Gong Xuan really thinks highly of me to send so many people to deal with me," Lin Yuan thought as he hid in the shadows, quietly observing the five Guards and contemplating his strategy.
Xun Ying moved at incredible speed, darting through the corridor like a gust of wind, dazzling to behold; Explosion possessed immense strength, capable of smashing a large hole in the wall with a single punch; Magneto could manipulate magnetic forces to disrupt electronic devices, making him a formidable opponent; while Phantom excelled in stealth and assassination, making him hard to defend against.
"This lineup is truly extravagant. Nan Gong Xuan has really invested heavily to deal with me," Lin Yuan couldn't help but exclaim.
However, instead of retreating, he felt even more exhilarated, his eyes gleaming with eagerness for the challenge ahead.
"It’s been a while since I’ve stretched my muscles. Let’s have some fun today. I'll show you what true Time-Space Manipulation looks like!" Lin Yuan smirked, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.
Just as the Guards were about to reach Lin Yuan's hiding spot, he suddenly struck out with the swiftness of a hunting leopard.
"Time-Space Manipulation, activate!" Lin Yuan murmured under his breath, and instantly the surrounding time came to a halt; everything froze as if someone had pressed the pause button.
He dashed like lightning towards Xun Ying and delivered a heavy punch right to his face, infused with powerful Time Manipulation capable of shattering steel.
"Bang!" With a dull thud, Xun Ying had no time to react before being sent flying against the wall, crashing heavily and losing consciousness, collapsing to the ground like a limp ragdoll.
Lin Yuan approached Explosion once more, utilizing the Material Decomposition ability to dismantle the energy sphere in his hand. The sphere burst like a popped balloon, vanishing into thin air.
"Boom!" Although the energy sphere was disintegrated, the energy in Explosion's hands suddenly erupted, creating a violent explosion that sent a shockwave sweeping through the entire corridor.
However, Explosion remained unscathed. The black uniform he wore seemed to possess special protective properties, shielding him from the blast's impact.
"What?" Explosion looked at Lin Yuan in shock. "How could you... my energy sphere was actually destroyed by you..."
"Heh heh, want to know how? Too bad you won't get the chance," Lin Yuan replied with a wicked smile. "Maybe in your next life! Remember to choose a better background and don’t hang out with that Nan Gong Xuan kid again."
With that, he threw another punch, this time infused with even greater Time Manipulation power, sending Explosion flying into the wall, where he collapsed unconscious, lying alongside Xun Ying like two unfortunate brothers.
Having dealt with Xun Ying and Explosion, Lin Yuan turned his attention to Tie Mian and Magneto.
Battle-hardened and experienced, Tie Mian wielded his long knife with fierce precision; it was clear he was not an easy opponent. Magneto controlled magnetic forces, adept in both offense and defense, making him equally formidable.
"This is getting interesting," Lin Yuan said with a smile. "Let me see what you two can do. Don’t disappoint me!"
He activated Time Manipulator again, pausing time and plunging everything around him into stillness once more.
This time, he didn’t rush to attack but instead carefully observed Tie Mian and Magneto’s movements, searching for their weaknesses like a cheetah stalking its prey.
He noticed that while Tie Mian's attacks were fierce, they lacked variation and followed a relatively straightforward pattern. Meanwhile, Magneto’s magnetic field was powerful but required time to construct, and its range was limited.
"I found it!" Lin Yuan's eyes lit up, a plan forming in his mind as a confident smile crept onto his lips.
Time resumed its flow, and Tie Mian and Magneto immediately launched their attacks on Lin Yuan, like two ferocious beasts pouncing on their prey.
Tie Mian swung his long knife, the blade flashing like a storm, each strike infused with a fierce killing intent aimed at Lin Yuan.
Magneto manipulated magnetic forces to disrupt Lin Yuan's movements, preventing him from dodging Tie Mian's assault while simultaneously constructing a powerful magnetic field to trap Lin Yuan.
"Child's play," Lin Yuan scoffed, using the Time Manipulator to evade Tie Mian's attack. The blade was sharp, but it couldn't touch him at all.
In an instant, he appeared before Magneto and struck his chest with a palm infused with powerful Lingqi, enough to shatter internal organs.
"Poof!" Magneto spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground, unconscious, his face pale and breath weak.
With Magneto dealt with, Lin Yuan turned his attention to Tie Mian.
"Your turn," Lin Yuan said with a smile, his tone relaxed as if the previous battle had been merely a game.
Tie Mian roared in anger and attacked Lin Yuan again, his knife techniques becoming even more ferocious and ruthless, as if he intended to tear Lin Yuan apart.
But this time, Lin Yuan had identified Tie Mian's weakness and no longer remained passively on the defensive.
He used the Time Manipulator to dodge Tie Mian's strikes and then delivered a punch to his abdomen. That fist contained immense Time Manipulation power, capable of piercing through steel.
Tie Mian let out a cry as he was struck and sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, losing his ability to fight. He curled up on the ground, groaning in pain.
"You're the last one left, Ghost," Lin Yuan said, looking at the final Guard with a smile that carried a hint of mockery.
The Ghost did not reveal himself; he remained hidden in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness.
"Want to play hide and seek?" Lin Yuan chuckled. "I’ll play along. Let’s see how long you can hide."
He activated the Time Manipulator, carefully sensing the surrounding Spiritual Energy Fluctuation, searching for any trace of the Ghost, like a hunter tracking his prey, leaving no stone unturned.
Soon, he discovered the Ghost's hiding spot—a concealed corner where the Ghost was waiting for an opportunity to move.
"I found you," Lin Yuan said with a smile, his tone laced with satisfaction.
He instantly moved behind the Ghost and struck him on the back of the head with a palm imbued with powerful Lingqi, enough to render anyone unconscious in an instant.
The Ghost let out a muffled groan before collapsing to the ground, unconscious and motionless like a lifeless body.
Having dealt with all the Guards, Lin Yuan approached the Metal Door and effortlessly opened it. The heavy Metal Door felt as fragile as paper before him, yielding easily to his strength.
The control center was right in front of him. Lin Yuan stepped inside, ready to face new challenges.
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