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Inside the car, Crimson Peak King contacted a few of his brothers. After receiving reports from Bear King and Tiger King, he learned that the three opponents protecting Fang Lin Kong had all made a coordinated escape shortly after the battle, showing no desire to linger in the fight. Although Ding Chifeng felt relieved that his brothers were unharmed, he couldn't shake off his curiosity.
"Their behavior is inexplicably foolish, almost as if it were intentional."
The International Demon Alliance had distributed data on the energy wave frequency of the Gouli along with their wanted notices, urging scattered demons to search for the missing Gouli Heaven's Tome. As long as they detected this energy band using instruments designed to sense demonic power, locating the Gouli would be straightforward.
The Chifeng Legion held significant power in this city. Disguised as Cheng Ren, Ding Chifeng had not only established his economic empire but had also infiltrated various aspects of the city with his influence. He was already aware that the Gouli had been sent through the postal system to Fang Lin Kong's school.
"If it was possible to conceal the energy fluctuations of the Gouli during delivery, why did they later carry the Gouli Heaven's Tome so openly while wandering around?" Ding Chifeng pondered this perplexing question.
Li Bing stood effortlessly on top of a streetlight, casually spinning around. Despite his light movements, an unmatched power radiated from him, extending over a kilometer away. Six vans approaching from a distance screeched to a halt.
"Boss Ding, someone is blocking our way, and this person feels extremely cold! Grrr!"
Ding Chifeng, lost in thought, was jolted by his subordinate's chattering teeth as they reported the sudden situation. A chill ran down his spine. He rolled down the car window and looked up; Li Bing's emanating cold aura caused delicate snowflakes to drift down in the midst of summer.
"What an icy demonic presence. Who on earth is this person?"
Having mingled among humans for many years and spent decades cultivating his influence in this city, Ding Chifeng was intimately familiar with every detail here. He recognized all non-human races living in this city, yet he could not identify Li Bing.
Demons were adept at transformation techniques and rarely relied on appearances to distinguish friend from foe. They depended on demonic energy to differentiate one another. Each demon's energy signature was unique, much like human fingerprints.
It seemed that Li Bing was testing his opponent's limits by continuously increasing the intensity of his demonic energy. Although Ding Chifeng could still manage to resist somewhat, he dared not move recklessly. His subordinates were left struggling under the oppressive chill of Li Bing’s aura, unable even to speak.
"What a powerful Spiritual Energy Field!"
Ding Chifeng felt a mix of terror and dread upon encountering this sudden enemy. Though he maintained a calm facade, he felt a sense of defeat within. In just one glance, it was clear that Li Bing effortlessly controlled the situation; the disparity in their strengths was evident without any need for combat.
Ding Chifeng calculated in his mind, seeking a solution. Having made a name for himself in this world, he naturally had a few tricks up his sleeve.
However, Li Bing stood there, exuding an air of profound mystery that left Ding Chifeng feeling utterly uncertain about how to handle his opponent.
Since brute force was not an option, Ding Chifeng had no choice but to muster the courage to approach and strike up a conversation. As he opened the car door with caution and took a step towards Li Bing, the already formidable aura surrounding him suddenly shifted. The evenly distributed energy surged like a flood through a breach, pressing heavily against Ding Chifeng's chest and stifling the words that had almost escaped his lips.
Refusing to be humiliated, Ding Chifeng summoned his inner strength. The fiery energy rising from his dantian flowed into his fingertips. He unleashed the Crimson Peak Finger technique, aiming to break the invisible restraints Li Bing had imposed upon him.
Li Bing had initially paid little attention to these individuals, only drawn in by the allure of the Gouli. However, seeing this cleanly dressed, refined young man capable of countering his power greatly impressed him. With a single hand gesture, he effortlessly absorbed all the Crimson Peak Finger strikes launched at him.
Casting a casual glance at Ding Chifeng, Li Bing said calmly, "Hand over the Gouli, and you may leave. I have no desire to shed blood today."
Although Ding Chifeng had anticipated this outcome, hearing it spoken aloud stirred something within him. He could not contain himself and replied in a deep voice, "The Gouli is indeed in my possession, but it is a bounty from the International Demon Alliance. We of the Chifeng Legion are willing to share the reward..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Ding Chifeng found himself once again struggling against the overwhelming pressure emanating from Li Bing. The latter half of his statement was forcibly suppressed within him. The shock he felt was indescribable; despite exerting all his effort, he could barely manage to utter those words. The abilities of this mysterious young man were astonishing.
Li Bing shook his head lightly and leaped down from the streetlight. The road was nearly deserted, and with Li Bing having previously cast a spell to seal off the area, no one witnessed his incredible descent from several meters high.
"Sorry, but I'm not interested in your so-called bounty; all I want is the Gouli. If you don't mind, I'll just take it myself."
Li Bing appeared no more than a college freshman; when he spoke with a slight smile, he seemed very approachable. Yet to Ding Chifeng's ears, it sounded entirely different. His expression changed as he prepared to fight back desperately. In an instant, Li Bing vanished from sight.
Feeling uneasy, Ding Chifeng swung his hands in frustration and unleashed his ultimate technique, the Crimson Bee Finger. The sound of slicing air echoed as he turned around only to find that Fang Lin Kong had already disappeared from the car. He then heard Li Bing's distant voice: "I've taken both the person and the item with me. Your subordinates have sustained some injuries; I apologize for that. You should hurry and get them treated!"
Fuming with anger, Ding Chifeng cracked his knuckles in frustration. But Li Bing was already far away; even if he gathered the courage to chase after him, the outcome would remain unchanged. A surge of unexpressed rage boiled within Ding Chifeng as he slammed his fist against the car with a fierce determination. "One day, you will pay for this!"
Fang Lin Kong had been captured without any chance for resistance. The anesthetic injected by Ding Chifeng acted as a catalyst within Fang Lin Kong's body. The energy from the Gouli coursing through Fang Lin Kong seemed to force out every impurity within him in a frenzied flow. As Li Bing held Fang Lin Kong in his grasp and fled not long after, he noticed that Fang Lin Kong's body was growing increasingly hot—a peculiar change that piqued Li Bing's curiosity. With powers ten times greater than those of Crimson Peak King, Li Bing continuously channeled his icy demonic energy into Fang Lin Kong's body to counteract that surging heat while observing the changes occurring within him.
"Strange; could it be that what Old Monkey Yuan Qian Kun has failed to thoroughly study for hundreds of years is now easily obtained by this boy?" Li Bing's origins were shrouded in mystery and antiquity. His knowledge far surpassed that of Fang Lin Kong and Crimson Peak King; when the Gouli was unearthed years ago amidst chaos and bloodshed, countless powerful beings from both human and demon races scrambled to seize it. Ultimately, it was Yuan Qian Kun—renowned as the strongest among demons—who triumphed over all others to acquire its secrets and establish the International Demon Alliance. Over centuries of expansion and devouring power, it became Earth's most formidable dark force.
Holding Fang Lin Kong in one hand while clutching Gouli Heaven's Tome in the other, Li Bing continuously probed its mysteries with mental energy. To his astonishment, he discovered that the power emanating from the Gouli could subtly resist his demonic force while being intricately intertwined with Fang Lin Kong's essence.
"Is this kid really the legendary Undying? Or... does this boy have a unique constitution that resonates with the Gouli?" With doubts in his mind, Li Bing sought answers. As he ran invisibly into the city, he spread his mental energy to scan the surroundings and easily found an unoccupied apartment in one of the nearby residential buildings.
It was a stylish neighborhood, surrounded by vibrant gardens and an elegant environment. After locking onto an empty unit on the fifth floor of a street-side apartment building, Li Bing effortlessly leaped up; five stories were a piece of cake for him. The balcony window, which had been tightly shut, strangely twisted open to welcome the intruder. Holding Fang Lin Kong, Li Bing jumped in, and with a loud bang, the balcony window closed tightly behind them.
Although Li Bing was acting like a thief, he felt as comfortable as if he were entering his own home. He casually tossed Fang Lin Kong onto the living room sofa and went to the fridge to grab two cans of drinks, praising himself, "I have great taste! This place has everything, even beer!"
Having carelessly tossed Fang Lin Kong aside, Li Bing had already stimulated Fang Lin Kong's nerves with his demonic energy. By the time Li Bing found a comfortable spot to sit down, Fang Lin Kong was slowly waking up.
"Oh no!" Just as he was thinking about his battle with an unknown enemy, Fang Lin Kong reacted too violently, leaping up from his sleep and crashing into the ceiling. Although the room had a high ceiling of over three meters, Fang Lin Kong had gained extraordinary strength from the Gouli and smashed through the beautifully decorated ceiling, leaving an irregular hole.
Dazed from hitting his head, Fang Lin Kong fell to the ground and quickly realized where he was. Half-sitting on the floor, he rubbed his sore backside and glanced around until he spotted the relaxed Li Bing.
"You want that book? I'll get it for you right now."
Mistaking Li Bing for one of Crimson Peak King's crew, Fang Lin Kong immediately thought about surrendering. However, after patting himself down and finding nothing, he sheepishly noticed that Li Bing was indeed holding Gouli Heaven's Tome.
"Since you've got what you wanted, I'll just leave! This thing was mailed to me by someone else; I don't even know where it came from. Heh heh! Sorry for bothering you..."
"Goodbye!" Seeing that Li Bing seemed unresponsive, Fang Lin Kong began to inch toward the door, ready to make his escape. But then he heard Li Bing's calm voice: "If you leave now, I won't stop you. However, I'm not with those who captured you; I just rescued you from their hands. If you run into them again outside, consider yourself unlucky!"
Fang Lin Kong looked at this young man who was only a few years older than him and hesitated for a moment.
Among these powerful beings, if Fang Lin Kong had to choose allies, it would be Kazama, Fire Quirk, or Electric Ghost—he still trusted them somewhat. After hesitating for a moment and preparing to ignore Li Bing's warning, an idea suddenly struck him. He turned around and asked, "Are you called Li Bing? Are you also a demon?"
Li Bing was greatly surprised by this question; his expression tightened as he slowly replied, "I am indeed Li Bing. However, no one in this city should recognize me. This is my first time stepping into a human city; how do you know my name?"
Hearing that this was mentioned by Fire Quirk as a potential savior eased Fang Lin Kong's tension. He strode back and sat down heavily before recounting everything that had happened in detail. The more Li Bing listened, the more astonished he became. He remarked, "My whereabouts were determined at the last minute. No one in this world could have known I would come to this city. That Fire Quirk can actually predict the future; that's truly impressive!"
Fang Lin Kong said bitterly, "It's not Fire Quirk; it's someone who supposedly cares about my future growth who arranged all this. But I have no idea how it happened! What exactly is this Gouli Heaven's Tome?"
Li Bing smiled lightly and shook his head, saying, "There aren't many creatures in this world that don't know about the Gouli Heaven's Tome. In the Dark World, the reputation of the Gouli is akin to that of the American Literacy Declaration or Darwin's theory of evolution in the human realm. Although the Gouli appears to be a book, it doesn't actually record anything; rather, it possesses a magical power that allows its owner to transcend time and space. This is what we call immortality."
"Whether it's life or objects, nothing is free from decay. Although creatures and cultivators can extend their lifespans through magical techniques, they are still bound by the laws of nature. Only by breaking free from the constraints of time and space can one truly claim to be immortal."
Seeing Fang Lin Kong's puzzled expression, Li Bing smiled and continued, "This rumor has circulated in the Dark World for quite some time. However, the original owner of the Gouli has had it for nearly four hundred years and hasn't grasped its mysteries. I doubt it's true. Keeping something like this won't do you any good; next time someone comes asking for it back, just return it."
After talking with Li Bing for so long, Fang Lin Kong suddenly remembered his three friends whose fates were uncertain and hurriedly asked Li Bing to help save them.
"Those three monsters have taken over Wen Yi and the others' bodies. I wonder if they can be persuaded to leave? If not, I can take them to the Mortuary to find more suitable bodies."
"Hehe!" Li Bing seemed to have thought of something and promptly dismissed Fang Lin Kong's suggestion: "They are protecting you; only by staying in their current forms can they remain close to you! If you replace them with three legally dead individuals, your life would be turned upside down."
Fang Lin Kong pondered this with a troubled expression and said, "That's true! How about you become my bodyguard, Li Bing? I trust you more; those three were utterly useless against that Chifeng Legion."
Fang Lin Kong's hopeful expression once again ended in disappointment.
"There's no need for that. Since that person who values you so much has even calculated my movements, I believe he will soon arrange for stronger experts to protect you. At least I can assure you that you won't die."
At this point, Li Bing seemed to think of something else and smiled, emphasizing the word 'dead' as he spoke.
"I'll return the Gouli to you; let’s go back together!"
Noticing Fang Lin Kong's low spirits, Li Bing took the initiative to suggest returning together. Fang Lin Kong was surprised: "This Gouli is an important item; why would you return it to me when others would fight to take it?"
Li Bing smiled as he tossed the Gouli Heaven's Tome he had been playing with for a long time to Fang Lin Kong and said lightly, "First, I've tried communicating with the Gouli but failed. To me, it's just useless junk. Second, the original owner of this Gouli is too formidable; I don't want to take his belongings and end up being hunted down by that Old Monkey."
Fang Lin Kong looked incredulously at the Gouli now in his hands, feeling a mix of emotions that left him quite displeased. Li Bing sighed inwardly; he had another reason he hadn't mentioned: "Since someone could take something from Yuan Qian Kun, who is known as Number One in the Demon Realm, their abilities are self-evident. I certainly don't want to unwittingly attract such a mysterious enemy."
While they were talking, they suddenly heard a click as the key turned in the door lock, and the door opened silently. Li Bing and Fang Lin Kong exchanged glances as a girl with short hair, around sixteen or seventeen years old, walked in.
The girl who entered was quite tall, over five feet seven inches, with a refreshing bob that barely grazed her cheeks. Her long limbs gave her a well-proportioned appearance. As soon as she stepped inside and raised her head, she noticed two unfamiliar men in her home. With a slight gasp of surprise, she quickly composed herself and greeted them with a bright smile, "I’m sorry I’m home late today! I didn’t know you would be here and forgot to buy something to treat you!"
Fang Lin Kong stared blankly at the girl’s charming face. Her features were nearly flawless, a rare beauty with perfect and gentle features. However, what surprised Fang Lin Kong was not her beauty but the fact that he recognized her.
"Aren't you the leader of Dudu? The one who often dances street dance with Ding Qingya?"
"That's right! I'm Cen Xiaoying. I often hear Ding Qingya mention you, but I never expected you to have the courage to come to my house to propose. Our Ding Qingya is very precious! I won’t allow her to casually date boys who barge into other people's homes."
"Well... it’s not like that. Um! Let me explain... we are—Li Bing, you explain yourself." Fang Lin Kong's face turned crimson as he struggled to find the right words. The fact that Cen Xiaoying knew him only made him more flustered.
Cen Xiaoying was in her senior year of high school, one year older than Fang Lin Kong. He recognized her because she had formed a street dance group with some of the most prominent girls in school, and Ding Qingya was one of them. Fang Lin Kong had never interacted with these girls before. He found it strange that Cen Xiaoying knew him.
As for why Ding Qingya would mention him to Cen Xiaoying, Fang Lin Kong was even more puzzled.
Li Bing smiled slightly and boldly said, "We are robbers; we’ve been short on cash lately and are looking for a beautiful girl to kidnap for ransom. Cen Xiaoying, why don’t you come with us for a bit? Don’t forget to leave a note for your family telling them to pay the ransom."
Cen Xiaoying laughed heartily, walking over to Li Bing and playfully patting his shoulder. "You want to kidnap me? Unfortunately, my parents are abroad and hard to contact; it would take a long time for the ransom transfer! You’ll have to feed me well too; it’s not worth it—I eat a lot."
Li Bing had never been this close to a human girl before; the faint fragrance from Cen Xiaoying made him momentarily forget his guard. Fang Lin Kong could see clearly from the side that although Cen Xiaoying's eyes sparkled with laughter, there was a sharp glint that flashed by. The delicate fingers that had patted Li Bing's shoulder suddenly tightened, and without any warning, she executed a shoulder throw, sending him flying.
Fang Lin Kong suddenly remembered hearing others say that Cen Xiaoying was a martial arts expert who practiced Chinese martial arts, Taekwondo, Karate, Sanda, and wrestling. Although Li Bing was an experienced creature with years of training, he was caught off guard by Cen Xiaoying's swift move.
In the midst of Cen Xiaoying's astonished gaze, Li Bing rolled over and gracefully moved from one side of the sofa to the other.
After witnessing Li Bing's agility, Cen Xiaoying expressed her surprise but quickly shrugged it off. "Fang Lin Kong, your friend is quite impressive! He qualifies as a kidnapper now; should I be going with you guys next?"
At this moment, Fang Lin Kong was sweating profusely; he didn’t dare say much more and hurriedly pulled Li Bing toward the door. As they passed by Cen Xiaoying, he chuckled nervously.
"Sorry for the disturbance! We’re heading home for dinner now; goodbye!"
Fang Lin Kong was just about to step out when Cen Xiaoying's sweet voice came from behind, "Am I supposed to tell the whole school about this tomorrow, Fang Lin Kong?"
"Don't! Please don't!" Fang Lin Kong, unable to turn around, hurriedly pulled Li Bing along and left.
Once outside the door, Li Bing performed a quick gesture, and Fang Lin Kong felt a sudden tightening of pressure around him. In an instant, the scenery changed.
Li Bing patted Fang Lin Kong on the shoulder and smiled, "I'll leave you here; you can go home by yourself."
With that, Li Bing walked away, leaving Fang Lin Kong standing dazed on the street.
Li Bing wanted to integrate into human society, and using a host's identity was an excellent choice. Officially, he was a freshman at C University this year and naturally needed to report to school, so he parted ways with Fang Lin Kong.
Fang Lin Kong realized he had been brought close to his home. After walking a few steps, he spotted three shameless individuals leaning against the roadside, grinning lewdly at him.
Before Fang Lin Kong could confront them, Electric Ghost brazenly declared, "We'll be around you to protect you from now on. But it's late now; we’re heading home to sleep. We'll fulfill our duties tomorrow."
Fang Lin Kong was momentarily stunned by Electric Ghost's attitude and couldn't respond. He watched as the three murmured among themselves. Suddenly, one of them approached a parked Jetta Sedan and with a loud click, opened the car door. One by one, they climbed in, and Kazama immediately started the car and drove off.
Fang Lin Kong pondered for a long time before deciding against calling the police. Witnessing a crime in progress but not informing the authorities felt deeply wrong.
However, these three were using his friends' bodies. If something went wrong and the police came to catch the thieves, it would only put Wen Yi and others in danger if these clueless beings possessed someone else.
"This world is such that thieves can act so brazenly while good people are left with a guilty conscience. Truly, justice prevails!" Fang Lin Kong muttered to himself as he headed home.
"Who is it? Come out! No matter how well you hide, that strong aura around you is hard to completely mask."
Just after parting ways with Fang Lin Kong, Li Bing sensed someone following him from behind. He calmly spoke over his shoulder, trying to force the person to reveal themselves. However, Li Bing was surprised to find that he couldn't see through the power of the newcomer. As a creature who had cultivated for thousands of years, Li Bing knew that there were very few beings on Earth stronger than him.
"I'm sorry; I've never encountered anyone like you in my research. But regardless of that, since you've interfered in this matter, you must die."
A strange barrier spread out, and Li Bing lightly released his demonic energy, quickly realizing that this was a teleportation array. Although it was different from the spell he used to send Fang Lin Kong home, the effect was the same.
In an instant, the environment changed, and when Li Bing looked around again, he found himself surrounded by the vast ocean.
"Is it really over three thousand kilometers? This guy is impressive!"
According to the map, the nearest coastline to this city was still two thousand seven or eight hundred kilometers away. Li Bing immediately concluded that his opponent was not someone to be underestimated.
Although Li Bing was surprised by the strength of his opponent, he remained confident in himself. Battles between non-humans rarely took place in cities. Various desolate and uninhabited areas had become the favorites for duelists. Among them, deserts and oceans were the most suitable places.
"Enough with the boring tricks; just come out already!"
Li Bing casually waved his hand, and an icy beam pierced through the crashing waves. He had already located his opponent's hiding spot deep beneath the ocean.
Boom!
A thunderous roar erupted as a massive wave surged from the seabed. The towering waves were higher than skyscrapers. Clearly, the hidden enemy had suffered a significant setback when clashing with Li Bing's icy beam.
"Creating such huge waves means this guy must be a water creature turned demon. I just wonder what it is." Although Li Bing had deduced his opponent's identity, he also knew that water creatures could unleash ten times more power in an ocean environment than on land. However, his true form was the Eternal Ice Spider, which naturally countered all water creatures.
The weather over the ocean had been relatively calm lately; while it wasn't perfectly smooth, the waves were manageable. But in an instant, the sea beneath Li Bing's feet began to change as a frenzied waterspout shot up into the sky, charging directly at him.
Whether as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy or in his true form as an Eternal Ice Spider, Li Bing was not particularly large. In contrast to this colossal waterspout that surpassed any tornado in human history, he seemed almost negligible. The scale difference between them was astonishing; against a waterspout over ten kilometers wide, Li Bing appeared almost insignificant.
"My ability is to turn the tides; my name is—White Whale Born. When you die at my hands, remember to report to King Yama for your dues so I can collect my commission later."
Li Bing replied calmly, "What a big mouth for such a little brat; didn’t you brush your teeth this morning?" He had been secluded in Mount Everest for too long and hadn’t been in the human world for very long. As a demon, Li Bing's information was indeed quite outdated.
The International Demon Alliance, officially known as the International Yokai Alliance, may not have every demon in the world as members, but at least forty to fifty percent of demons globally were registered within this organization. Its strength and number of members made it unparalleled among all non-human associations, even surpassing the combined might of humanity's three major superpower factions.
The International Demon Alliance is most famous not for its immense power, but for being a loosely organized entity that does not pursue world domination with a strong and rigid structure.
What truly sets the International Demon Alliance apart are its various rankings and the technical standards published annually by its affiliated International Monster Research Institute.
This year, the name White Whale Born has garnered significant attention.
As the fastest-rising newcomer to break into the top one hundred of the International Demon Alliance's expert rankings, White Whale Born was naturally dispatched to retrieve something lost by the Alliance.
Though young, White Whale Born's arrogant demeanor matched his international ranking, making him quite notorious. He had grown accustomed to his pride and, despite knowing nothing about Li Bing, showed no caution that one would expect when facing an opponent.
"Little brat? I'm already seven hundred eighty-five years old this year; how could I possibly be younger than you?" Li Bing coldly mocked, instantly provoking White Whale Born's fury.
"Summon the waves, Crystal Trident!"
White Whale Born rode the waves, extending his hand as a brilliant light erupted from the seabed, launching a rocket-like Crystal Trident. With the weapon poised against his chest, White Whale Born lazily declared, "I initially only intended to deal with you quickly, but your attitude has left me quite dissatisfied. Today, I will..."
With a dramatic flourish of his weapon and the surging waves behind him, White Whale Born continued, "beat you until your soul leaves your body, turn you into a specimen, and soak you in Formalin as decoration."
"Heaven and Earth Xuanluo, Ice Silk Soul Search, go!"
Li Bing remained indifferent to White Whale Born's theatrics and had grown impatient with all the showmanship. He took the initiative to strike first.
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