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The night outside the laboratory was thick and impenetrable, as if it had been drenched in ink.
Lin Yuan's vision went dark, and he collapsed straight to the ground.
Su Jiu'er reacted quickly, catching him. "Oh my gosh, Lin Yuan, you’re not trying to pull a fast one on me, are you? This acting is way too over the top!" She felt his body was burning hot, like holding a freshly baked sweet potato.
"Lin Yuan! Lin Yuan! Wake up, don’t scare me like this! I’m still waiting for you to take me flying!" Su Jiu'er called out anxiously, her voice trembling. If Lin Yuan really passed out, who would she turn to for medical expenses?
Lin Yuan did not respond; his breathing was faint, and his face was as pale as a sheet of A4 paper.
Having activated the Time Manipulator three times in a row took a toll on his mental energy. Even someone as resilient as Lin Yuan couldn't withstand it. It was akin to staying up for three days and nights playing video games—no one could handle that.
He fell into unconsciousness, but his consciousness plunged into a strange space. It felt like falling down a rabbit hole, slipping into another dimension, or simply tumbling into an unknown realm.
This space was bizarre and unpredictable. One moment it was filled with swirling rainbow neon lights, the next it transformed into distorted funhouse mirrors, then it shifted again to floating cotton candy. It was even more exhilarating than a haunted house at an amusement park. Strangely enough, countless fragments floated around him, resembling snippets from a movie; each fragment represented an important scene from his memories.
His childhood home, the gentle smiles of his parents, holding his favorite Ultraman toy;
The arena of the Martial Arts Competition, the challenging gaze of his opponent who taunted him with “You can’t do it”;
And that blurry face with a chilling smile, seemingly holding a banana?
"Heh heh, you’re still such a weakling, Lin Yuan." A voice suddenly echoed through the space, its tone as infuriating as that of Wang Ergou from the neighboring class.
Lin Yuan turned sharply. To his astonishment, he saw someone who looked exactly like him standing there—like looking into a mirror. However, this person's eyes were filled with malice and a mocking smile played on their lips; he looked just like a villain.
"Who are you? You don’t need to take cosplay this seriously," Lin Yuan asked warily, wondering if this was some extra from a film set.
"I am you, or rather, I am the deepest fear within you, the little demon in your heart, the one that resides inside you... never mind, it's just that coward in your heart!" the figure laughed, "You fear failure, fear betrayal, fear losing everything, fear cockroaches, fear spiders, and you even fear..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Enough with the nonsense! Get to the point!" Lin Yuan interrupted impatiently; this guy was more long-winded than a monk.
"Alright, the point is, you're just a coward!" Inner Demon smirked. "Look at you—poisoned, beaten up, abandoned—you're nothing but a waste!"
Each word felt like a poisoned dart, shooting straight into Lin Yuan's heart and causing a dull ache in his chest.
Three years ago at the martial arts competition, he had hoped to win the championship. Instead, he was sabotaged and ended up drinking a spiked 'Nutritional Express,' which caused him to lose all his power and shatter his dreams. His life took a complete 180-degree turn, plummeting from the peak of success to the depths of despair—more thrilling than a roller coaster ride.
That experience was the deepest scar in his heart, a nightmare he had long refused to face. It was his Waterloo in life; it was... well, it was just tragic.
"Shut up! You contrarian! Why do you have to bring that up?" Lin Yuan cried out in pain as he covered his ears, not wanting to hear any more of this guy's venomous tongue.
"Avoidance won't help you, Lin Yuan. You're just an ostrich burying its head in the sand!" Inner Demon pressed on relentlessly, as if he wanted to turn Lin Yuan's inner world upside down.
"I... I..." Lin Yuan stammered, filled with inner turmoil like a butterfly trapped in a spider's web, unable to escape.
Just then, a gentle voice broke through: "Lin Yuan, don't be afraid. I'm here." The voice was like a ray of sunshine on a winter's day, instantly dispelling the gloom within Lin Yuan.
He looked up to see Su Jiu'er’s figure appear in the illusion. Her eyes were filled with encouragement and support, like a beacon of light guiding him through the darkness.
"Jiu'er... how did you get here? Did you fall into the rabbit hole too?" Lin Yuan murmured as if grasping at a lifeline.
"Of course! If I didn't come to watch over you, who knows if this counterfeit Inner Demon would have tricked you into submission!" Su Jiu'er said with her hands on her hips, exuding an air of authority. "Lin Yuan, I know you're hurting, but you can't give up! You still have dreams, responsibilities, and me—the burden you need to support..."
The appearance of Su Jiu'er felt like a shot of adrenaline for Lin Yuan, instantly revitalizing him.
He took a deep breath, his gaze growing resolute, like a sword drawn from its sheath, gleaming with sharpness.
"You’re right, I can’t give up! I, Lin Yuan, am not one to back down!" Lin Yuan declared, looking at Inner Demon with fierce determination in his eyes. "I will defeat you and leave you searching for your teeth!"
Lin Yuan and Inner Demon engaged in an intense mental duel, the scene more thrilling than a clash of deities.
Utilizing his understanding of Lingqi and the abilities of the Time Manipulator, he danced around Inner Demon, pausing time, reversing it, and accelerating it with glee.
In the midst of their clashes, Lin Yuan gradually gained the upper hand. He discovered that the Time Manipulator could not only control time and space but also decompose matter into purer Lingqi. It was akin to transforming a rough stone into a brilliant diamond—absolutely astonishing!
This revelation filled him with joy; it was a delightful surprise, like winning the lottery!
He absorbed the decomposed Lingqi, integrating it into himself, significantly enhancing his power. He felt as if he had activated a cheat code, his combat prowess skyrocketing!
"Ah! This is impossible!" Inner Demon screamed as his form began to fade, resembling a deflated balloon that grew smaller by the moment.
"You’ve lost; go back and reflect on your mistakes!" Lin Yuan said coldly, his tone dripping with authority.
With that, Inner Demon vanished, and the illusion crumbled like a bubble bursting.
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and invigorated. The Lingqi within him surged like electricity, brimming with vitality.
His control over the Time Manipulator had also significantly improved; he felt as if he had grasped the ultimate secrets of the universe—capable of anything!
He felt as if he had been reborn, like a phoenix rising from the ashes!
"Lin Yuan, you're awake!" Su Jiu'er exclaimed with delight. "You finally made it back! I thought you were going to meet the King of Hell!"
Lin Yuan looked at Su Jiu'er, his heart filled with gratitude. Although she could be sharp-tongued, she truly cared for him.
He knew that without Su Jiu'er's encouragement, he might never have been able to defeat Inner Demon.
"Thank you, Jiu'er. You are my lucky star!" Lin Yuan said sincerely.
Su Jiu'er smiled slightly, saying nothing, but tightly grasped Lin Yuan's hand, thinking that this guy finally understood her good intentions.
At that moment, Zhou Haoran's voice came through. "Boss, you’re finally awake! We need to get out of here quickly; the Qi Gong Association will be after us soon! They are all skilled fighters who can scale walls and leap across rooftops. If we don’t run now, it’ll be too late!"
Lin Yuan nodded; he knew new challenges were on the horizon.
But he was no longer afraid.
Because he understood that no matter what difficulties lay ahead, he had Su Jiu'er and his brothers fighting alongside him.
He stood up, his eyes filled with confidence and determination.
"Let’s go!" Lin Yuan said. "We’re going to meet Nan Gong Xuan!"
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