Amidst the mournful cries, Fang Lin Kong fought back with determination, still holding onto his final trump card.
Oren Vikin, in an effort to prevent Fang Lin Kong and his companions from causing trouble, had gifted them the Psycho Gun and Vampire's Kiss. However, he did not provide any psychic bullets. Relying solely on his own spiritual energy to create Psychic Bullets had its limitations and significant drawbacks. Even though Fang Lin Kong was at a disadvantage in battle, he dared not use the Vampire's Kiss recklessly; he needed to calculate precisely to turn the tide unexpectedly.
With a sudden crash, Fang Lin Kong was swept aside by a powerful strike, the Black Flame Curved Blade slashing across his back. The protective Yin Wood True Qi could not withstand the force and shattered, leaving his back a bloody mess. Fang Lin Kong was sent rolling by the immense impact; despite his best efforts to endure, he let out a low groan of pain.
Fang Lin Kong usually appeared somewhat lazy, but when faced with adversity, he became incredibly resilient. He cursed inwardly, "This black-clad freak is ruthless! If it weren't for my Azure Wood Spell protecting me, I might have had my spine severed. I will make you pay for this!"
Despite suffering a severe blow, Fang Lin Kong's gaze was more resolute than ever as he worked to minimize the pain's effects. His right hand transformed countless mercury-like metals into a silver heavy pistol. He thought to himself, "Against such a cult, Holy Power should be particularly effective! Then I'll use Platinum Glory!"
This was the first time Fang Lin Kong had created such Psychic Bullets. As he rolled continuously, he concealed his left hand that shone with platinum light. With a loud "Kara!" the bullet was loaded into the chamber, and without hesitation, Fang Lin Kong fired back.
With his abilities, Fang Lin Kong could barely manage to create six bullets; his Holy Power cultivation was impure, and this faith-rooted strength required pure spiritual energy. Consequently, his Platinum Glory was significantly weaker than that of regular Demon Hunting Team members.
The man in black clenched his left fist against his chest and unleashed the Black Flame Curved Blade in a wild dance. The six bullets fired by Fang Lin Kong clinked as they were all knocked down to the ground. Seizing this opportunity, Fang Lin Kong rolled to the edge of the barrier. Gritting his teeth, he pressed both hands against the Energy Shield sealing the barrier and shouted with what little spiritual energy remained, forcing it open.
"Hey? This kid knows alchemy? He can actually break down my barrier."
Though surprised, the man in black showed no hesitation in his actions. The strange curved blade of black flames howled as it descended toward Fang Lin Kong. "Those who refuse to join the True Flame Sect will ultimately be abandoned by the true gods. I'll send you to hell now; it's only a matter of time anyway."
As the man in black spoke with a sinister expression, Fang Lin Kong made an unexpected move. He burst out of the sealed barrier and quickly pressed one palm against the ground; in an instant, he vanished from sight. The Black Flame Curved Blade struck where Fang Lin Kong had stood, sending up clouds of dust.
As the target fled, the man in black was filled with a mix of urgency and anger. "Earth Escape Technique, let's see where you can run!" he shouted, pulling out a device resembling a PDA. After a brief examination, he chose a direction and gave chase.
Once the man in black left, not far from where Fang Lin Kong had vanished, the ground began to swell, forming a small mound of dirt. With a loud "Puh!", Fang Lin Kong emerged from the earth, his face covered in filth. This construction site had long been abandoned and was used by nearby residents as a dumping ground, littered with rotten vegetable scraps and broken debris. Fang Lin Kong was not only covered in blood but also looked utterly disheveled.
"Damn it! That old pervert! Luckily, I learned a few more spells; otherwise, I would have died in an embarrassing way." In his moment of crisis, Fang Lin Kong had attached a strand of spiritual energy to a stray cat and burrowed underground himself. The detector in the man's hand failed to identify him in time, allowing him to escape with his life.
Although Fang Lin Kong had made rapid progress, mastering such an advanced spell as the Earth Escape Technique in just a short period was beyond his capabilities. Struggling to burrow out seven or eight meters was already his limit. He had tricked his enemy, but he was utterly exhausted himself. With no other choice, he quietly focused on healing his wounds to recover his vitality.
The previous battle marked Fang Lin Kong's first encounter with the assassins of the dark forces. Not only was he severely injured, but he had also recklessly used several spells that he hadn't fully mastered, causing intense pain in his head that felt like it might explode. This was the backlash from overexerting his magical abilities.
Creating Platinum Glory and forcibly using alchemy to decompose materials while practicing an extremely advanced short-range Earth Escape Technique had drained both his body and mind. If he weren't afraid of being killed by the man in black upon his return, he would have gladly laid down to sleep even in that garbage heap.
Struggling into the nearest abandoned building, Fang Lin Kong felt as if stars were exploding before his eyes; the ringing in his ears was deafening. Even taking a breath sent shockwaves through all his injuries, making him grit his teeth in frustration.
"If I become more powerful in the future, I will definitely throw all those perverts from the True Flame Sect into an asylum and feed them nothing but cabbage worms. I must make sure these freaks regress!"
Fang Lin Kong's spirits were somewhat high despite his terrible physical condition. He forced himself to use a recovery spell for vitality but managed to heal only about half of his injuries before feeling an explosive pain as if his head might burst. Unable to endure any longer, he let out a long wail of agony. The pain was now a hundred times worse than before; his reckless use of magic had finally led to an internal energy backlash.
Generally speaking, those who have achieved success in cultivation possess strong mental power that allows them to control their internal energy effectively. Even after fierce battles for their lives, while their mental control may diminish, most of their internal energy would have been significantly depleted, making it rare for such energy instability to occur.
Only when practicing particularly peculiar spells or extraordinary techniques can one accumulate large amounts of energy rapidly due to overly intricate methods while failing to elevate their mental level correspondingly—this leads to energy surges. In Daoist terms, this is referred to as "going into demonic fire," while Westerners often call it "demonic possession." Both describe states where energy suddenly increases without corresponding mental control.
Fang Lin Kong's situation was unique; the energy derived from Gouli Heaven's Tome had remained stable until now. He had experimented with various cultivation methods, refining it into Holy Power and true Qi of the five elements while also converting some into Magic Power—truly multi-functional without waste. However, Fang Lin Kong was unaware that this transformed form of energy was highly unstable; after overusing spells while at his lowest mental point, the previously chaotic energy finally erupted uncontrollably.
Fang Lin Kong felt as if his soul was shattering into pieces. His body seemed to dissolve into nothingness. The pain he experienced was not just physical; it was compounded by a torrent of emotions—fear, frustration, despair, and emptiness—that invaded his heart. The relentless onslaught from all sides plunged Fang Lin Kong into an unprecedented crisis.
His mind spiraled out of control, and his energy surged uncontrollably. The Spiritual Energy Field that he had kept suppressed erupted violently.
"Damn it! I can’t believe I was tricked by this kid. This time, I will turn you into ashes and roast you like an Australian sausage!" The man in black, who had successfully hunted down a cat, returned with a fierce determination. Although his face was heavily wrapped, it was easy to imagine the twisted expression of rage hidden beneath the fabric.
The chaotic energy radiating from Fang Lin Kong had become an unmistakable target. Even without a detector, the violent whirlpool of energy was palpable. The man in black noticed this but, confident in his mastery of dark magic and having learned the Blazing Sky Severing Technique from the True Flame Sect, he dismissed the change as insignificant. Without even checking Fang Lin Kong's condition, he waved his hand, summoning a curved blade made of black flames that crashed through the wall, aiming directly at Fang Lin Kong's hiding place.
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