"Whoosh!" As Lin Yi's voice fell, seven short blades whistled through the air with a fierce and violent aura, hurtling towards the man in black. Only someone as powerful as Taishan could throw seven knives with such force, and their lethality was astonishing. All of this was communicated between Lin Yi and Taishan through a few hand gestures during the brief moments of battle. Lin Yi had not expected Taishan to grasp his intentions so perfectly; he had merely made a few quick gestures.
The seven short blades flew towards the man in black at a terrifying speed. He had just been restrained by Lin Yi for a few breaths and had sustained an injury to his palm. Faced with the incoming deadly blades, the man in black barely had time to react. Watching as the man was about to be pierced by the chaotic barrage of knives, Lin Yi felt a weight lift from his heart. The pressure this unfamiliar opponent had placed on him was immense, and he couldn't help but wonder what other challenges lay ahead.
Suddenly, a horrifying scene unfolded. The young man in black, whose pale face was now exposed, suddenly screamed with eyes glowing red. A high-pitched shriek pierced through the air like needles, making even the roar of the helicopter nearby seem melodious in comparison. Then, without warning, the fabric on the man's back tore open, revealing two thin wings that sprouted out instantly.
Everything happened in an instant, and at that moment, Taishan's seven thrown blades were almost upon the man in black. If one looked closely, they could see that the skin on his face was pressed tightly against the wind from the blades, as if it would tear apart any second. But just then, as his body leaned back, he shot upwards into the air.
Even with such speed, the man in black was still grazed by one of Taishan's blades on his thigh. As he soared upward, a spray of blood shot forth like an arrow, kicking up dust below.
Lin Yi's heart raced violently; it felt as if it might leap from his mouth. Although many Ability Users were part of his Mercenary team, this was his first encounter with someone who could alter their physical structure. The dark wings were so bizarre that they shattered his understanding of reality.
What seemed like a complex battle was merely a series of rapid events occurring all at once. Betoni had vanished, and the winged man in black had already taken to the sky. The nearly flawless coordination among Lin Yi and his companions had resulted in nothing but futility; everything that had just transpired felt like a dream.
"Go, Lin Yi!" Ying Sa suddenly shouted, her voice laced with urgency.
Ying Sa's shout snapped Lin Yi out of his momentary shock. Instinctively looking up, he saw a crimson and ferocious face before him, accompanied by a pair of gleaming black claws rushing toward him. At that moment, it felt as if his feet were locked in place; he couldn't move an inch. The "Silver Soul," which had just floated beside him, was completely unprepared to counterattack.
Suddenly, Lin Yi felt a red beam shoot past above him, followed by a muffled sound emanating from the man in black. A foul-smelling liquid mixed with an icy chill splattered across Lin Yi's face as he witnessed the laser pierce through the man's left arm, leaving a dark gash while blood seeped from his lower abdomen.
In pain, the man in black withdrew his claws that were aimed at Lin Yi and pressed down on his bleeding abdomen with one hand while clutching his injured arm with the other. During this process, the thin wings behind him flapped wildly as he rapidly retreated into the air before hovering menacingly while glaring at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi turned around just in time to see that he had fired a laser at the man in black during that critical moment.
"We will meet again!" The man's ominous voice echoed back as he prepared to vanish into thin air.
"Stop! Unless you want him dead!" A booming voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned toward the source of the voice to find Benito—who had just disappeared—now firmly held by Douglas's arm with a short blade pressed against his neck. Benito's face was filled with panic; clearly, he hadn't anticipated being caught off guard by Douglas. He even began to doubt whether he had forgotten to use his invisibility ability.
The Thin-Winged Youth turned back to glare at Douglas with eyes full of rage. No one doubted that if given the chance, he would certainly strike down Douglas without hesitation.
"Let him go, or we will fight to the death!" The Thin-Winged Youth flew closer, but his eyes still betrayed his fear of the laser weapon. He was fast, but no matter how quick he was, he could not outrun the imminent Laser Beam.
Douglas tilted his head back and shouted, "We've been fighting to the death for a long time!" He wasn't unafraid, but in this crisis, it had already become a matter of survival; to live, one had to be strong.
"Hey, be careful! Don't cut my neck!" Benito feigned calmness as he spoke lightly. He was somewhat afraid that this powerful young man with Psychic Power might impulsively kill him. He had just had a chance to escape, but he wanted to deal with Douglas first because he considered Douglas a significant threat. However, as he approached to act, he was locked onto by Douglas's Psychic Power and instantly disarmed and held hostage. For Benito, this was indeed a case of misfortune striking.
The Thin-Winged Youth quickly flew back; he couldn't abandon Benito. As a senior member of the Darknight Vampire, he knew that abandoning someone who had made significant contributions to the organization would result in severe punishment.
"Carlo, you don't need to worry about me; they won't let me go!" Benito shouted. He didn't want both of them to end up captured, leaving no one to report back.
"Hmph, just kill them all!" Carlo, the thin-winged figure in black, shouted as he shot toward Lin Yi.
Lin Yi's eyelids twitched; he hadn't expected the opponent would target him first. But Lin Yi was like a rabbit driven mad with rage and immediately retaliated.
With a swish, Lin Yi gripped the hilt of his blade and transformed into a blur as he met Carlo head-on!
Bang! Bang! Bang! The sounds of explosions echoed as Lin Yi's legs spun like spirals, colliding with Carlo dozens of times in an instant. Carlo had already sustained considerable injuries; although he fought with all his might, he still found himself at a disadvantage.
"Come again!" Carlo was thoroughly enraged and charged at Lin Yi like a spear.
Lin Yi calculated Carlo's speed in silence; just moments ago, he had nearly given it his all but still failed to outpace an injured opponent. This time, he decided not to continue the physical confrontation!
"Whoosh!"
Silver Soul was drawn once more, shooting toward the charging Carlo like a meteor streaking across the night sky. At that moment, Lin Yi's entire focus was on Silver Soul as he poured all his energy into maximizing its speed for a potentially fatal strike against his opponent.
Boom! A metallic clash resounded as Silver Soul collided with Carlo's claws. Lin Yi felt a sharp pain shoot through his mind, but it was much better than before.
He suppressed the turmoil in his chest and abdomen and continued to lock onto Silver Soul for another strike. That fierce blow had evidently put Carlo in a difficult position; blood covered him from head to toe, and his pant legs trembled slightly. His once-sharp claws were now splintered from their collision with Silver Soul, leaving him without the means to continue resisting.
Silver Soul pressed on for another attack; this time Carlo could no longer counter it and could only retreat desperately! However, his speed had diminished significantly. The Silver Soul infused with all of Lin Yi's Psychic Power surged forward at its peak velocity—there was no way Carlo could evade it easily.
A sharp sound of blades clashing echoed through the air as Carlo, attempting to dodge the oncoming "Silver Soul," found his left arm severed by it.
"Roar—" Carlo's face twisted in fear, but in the next moment, he let out a wailing scream like a vengeful spirit. The dry, hoarse sound pierced the night sky, sending chills down the spine of anyone who heard it.
Lin Yi, having gone through a series of battles, could not let such an opportunity slip away. Seizing the moment when one is down is a well-known tactic, and in an instant, Lin Yi had already flashed to Carlo's front.
With a swift motion, Lin Yi leaped into the air and lunged at Carlo, unleashing a flurry of kicks that struck Carlo's chest like phantoms. Carlo was sent staggering backward, desperately trying to raise his right hand to counterattack, but he found no chance to do so.
With a thud, Carlo collapsed to his knees on the ground, utterly drained of strength to maintain his balance.
Seeing this, Lin Yi raised his right hand high, and "Silver Soul" instantly returned to his grasp. In the next moment, a dazzling cold light flashed as he prepared to strike down.
Carlo closed his eyes; at the brink of life and death, his violent emotions ebbed away like a receding tide. He tucked his chin in and waited for what felt like an eternity, yet he sensed no extinguishing of the flame of life within him.
What was happening? Carlo lifted his head only to find Lin Yi staring at him with an odd expression. The blade was poised just above his head but had not yet fallen.
At that moment, Lin Yi was filled with dread. Just as he was about to bring down the blade on Carlo's neck, he suddenly found himself unable to move. His entire body was firmly restrained by an overwhelming force that felt all too familiar—his own Psychic Power. However, this Psychic Power was far more potent than anything he had ever wielded; even Douglas would pale in comparison.
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