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Fang Lin Kong made a special phone call to change his flight so he could travel with Lin Yu. When Wen Yi and the others saw the beautiful Lin Yu at the airport, they were in awe of Fang Lin Kong's tactics, each revealing their eager expressions as they rushed forward to introduce themselves.
Beside Lin Yu was another girl who was quite tall, with delicate features and a refined look. She clearly disapproved of Wen Yi and the others' behavior, showing signs of impatience on her face. However, she maintained her composure and did not take any action.
Fang Lin Kong felt a surge of excitement and whispered a few words to Wen Yi, who immediately understood and enthusiastically approached the girl. Fang Lin Kong chuckled to himself as Wen Yi, oblivious to being "set up" by him, engaged in conversation.
The girl next to Lin Yu was quite irritated by Wen Yi's antics. Out of politeness, she responded curtly, while Wen Yi, thick-skinned as ever, ignored her tone and continued to grin foolishly.
As Wen Yi persisted in talking to her, the girl managed to pull off some trick; with just a slight smile from her, Wen Yi suddenly began shouting loudly. He covered his pants, making sounds that were a mix of laughter and tears, his expression shifting dramatically like a face-changing act in Sichuan opera.
At that moment, Lin Yu was pulled by Fang Lin Kong to exchange boarding passes and missed this scene entirely, thus unable to prevent Wen Yi's unfortunate situation.
Although he had a good relationship with Wen Yi and the others, Fang Lin Kong did not want to spend the long hours of the flight with such boring company. So he employed some tricks to charm Lin Yu into accompanying him, leaving Wen Yi behind.
Domestic travel often involved older aircraft like the Boeing 737 or Airbus A321 due to airport restrictions in most cities. Therefore, Fang Lin Kong found the more advanced international flights quite refreshing. Moreover, international flights offered more drink options including red wine. Considering the high price of the ticket, he ordered several glasses despite not particularly enjoying it.
Though it was also Lin Yu's first time traveling far, she appeared much more composed. Seeing Fang Lin Kong fussing about made her laugh as she asked, "What are you doing? Can't you just relax for a bit?"
Fang Lin Kong grimaced as he spat out the liquid in his mouth and replied with a frown, "I'm bored. How about we have a heart-to-heart talk?"
Lin Yu giggled at Fang Lin Kong's antics and said, "A heart-to-heart? What would we talk about? I'm a girl; I won't share any secrets with you!"
Leaning back in his seat and gazing out at the horizon through the window, Fang Lin Kong said gloomily, "I really want to know what someone like you—who joined Kunlun at such a young age—thinks about the path of cultivation. I stumbled into this world by chance; everything changed suddenly. Plus, I've offended the International Demon Alliance and have deep enmity with that Tartarus clan. I'm really scared of being surrounded and stabbed to death all at once!"
As Fang Lin Kong spoke, his mood sank. He suddenly felt a sense of dullness. His life had been completely disrupted by his future self, and he couldn't quite tell if he was more troubled or confused. In reality, the worries in Fang Lin Kong's heart were not as heavy as they appeared; he vaguely sensed that this stimulating lifestyle suited his temperament better.
Lin Yu was mostly aware of Fang Lin Kong's situation. Although he had never shared the crucial details with anyone, Lin Yu believed she could understand his troubles. After pondering for a moment, she said to him, "Actually, I didn't like cultivating at first. Kunlun Mountain was harsh and exhausting, and the masters seemed to lack any warmth. However, over time, I got used to it. The abilities gained from cultivation allow me to stand out in the mundane world. I can't imagine what it would be like if I lost my powers one day. For me, this lifestyle has become an inseparable part of my life. You should get used to it too; it's quite common for cultivators to have blood on their hands and be targeted by enemies."
Taking on the role of an older sister, Lin Yu's words made Fang Lin Kong feel somewhat better. After a while, however, the journey became quite tedious. After chatting for a few hours, even someone as talkative as Fang Lin Kong found himself at a loss for words. Once Lin Yu fell into a deep sleep, Fang Lin Kong also entered a meditative state.
Recently, Fang Lin Kong had grown accustomed to replacing sleep with cultivation. Entering his Inner Universe, all nine of his Yuan Shen were pulsating with energy. Out of an inexplicable caution, he chose not to cultivate all nine Yuan Shen simultaneously; after all, the Haotian Divine Sword had already consumed one Yuan Shen, which was beyond his control. Besides that, he only fused the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate with one Yuan Shen and abandoned the Divine Refinement method for the Liexie Twin Hooks.
Confronted with an uncertain future, Fang Lin Kong understood that power was his only reliance. The Divine Refinement of magical artifacts was not something that could be achieved overnight. Every day, he communicated with the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate on a spiritual level. Among them, the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner had the strongest defense and was Fang Lin Kong's favorite due to its unparalleled divine abilities. However, ironically, the Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame—an artifact he found most perplexing—was the one that resonated most closely with his Yuan Shen. His third Yuan Shen had already merged with the Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame, creating a swirling mass of colorful flames that danced and transformed.
As for the other two artifacts, Fang Lin Kong's progress in refining them was very slow, but he wasn't anxious about it. After repeatedly refining the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate once more, Fang Lin Kong withdrew his consciousness from the Inner Universe. Although he didn't perceive time passing quickly in this illusory state of awareness, this session of cultivation still consumed nearly five hours.
When he opened his eyes again, he noticed changes within the airplane.
Every passenger appeared extremely tense; beside him, Lin Yu had clenched her fists tightly, every muscle in her body taut and ready to spring into action at any moment. Standing in the aisle was a masked man holding a submachine gun who provided all the answers to Fang Lin Kong's questions—they were being hijacked.
It was often said that hijackers could be ruthless and would not hesitate to take all passengers down with them. The infamous 9/11 incident even involved hijacking planes to crash into skyscrapers. Fang Lin Kong felt a surge of adrenaline and wanted to play the hero; he thought that ordinary hijackers would be easy to handle. Just as he made a slight move, Lin Yu discreetly grabbed him and whispered in his ear, "Don't act rashly; these people have explosives and could endanger all passengers."
Upon hearing Lin Yu's warning, Fang Lin Kong lowered his head and stealthily activated his detector. After data flashed rapidly across the lens, he assessed the situation on the plane. There were three hijackers: one in the cockpit threatening the captain; another in the back carrying a large backpack filled with high-grade plastic explosives; and finally, there was one standing nearby with a submachine gun watching over the passengers.
Wen Yi and others seemed bewildered like ordinary passengers without any decisive actions; however, one girl traveling with Lin Yu appeared calm and seemingly prepared for this situation. Fang Lin Kong had previously discussed her with Lin Yu and knew that this young lady named Ye Lisha was also an excellent student from Kunlun whose academic performance surpassed even Lin Yu's slightly; she would soon earn her title as a Daoist priestess. This exam seemed aimed at facilitating her future endeavors since having a Demon Hunter license was more useful abroad.
Fang Lin Kong was pleasantly surprised to discover that Ye Lisha's wristwatch exhibited strange behavior—it turned out to be an intricate detector—and he attempted to make contact with her. Just as Ye Lisha hesitated on how to proceed, communication from her wrist detector startled her greatly.
However, she was calm and collected, immediately realizing that someone was trying to contact her. She discreetly glanced at the detector on her wrist and was surprised to find that it was Fang Lin Kong reaching out, not Lin Yu.
The signal from Fang Lin Kong was clear to her; the three robbers were extremely dangerous. A decisive strike was necessary, and they had to ensure that no other passengers noticed any flaws. This required a high level of cooperation and a detailed plan from those involved.
Fang Lin Kong volunteered to deal with the robber wielding the submachine gun, while Guiye Lisha would handle the one behind him. As for the one in the cockpit, that would be taken care of by Lin Yu.
Wen Yi and a few others had purchased detectors, with Wen Yi sitting next to Ye Lisha. Upon discovering Fang Lin Kong's plan, they initially wanted to help but were fiercely threatened by both Ye Lisha and Fang Lin Kong, warning them not to create trouble. After all, the lives of hundreds of passengers were at stake.
Feeling quite wronged, Wen Yi communicated to Fang Lin Kong: "We have enough strength; how could we possibly cause trouble?"
Fang Lin Kong simply ignored them, signaling to Ye Lisha to confirm the timing for their actions.
Ma Jingjie and Chen Mingbin realized they could not intervene. They cut off communication with Fang Lin Kong, as they were seated close to Wen Yi. Wen Yi turned back and exchanged knowing glances with them, and they understood his intent.
"If Fang Lin Kong doesn’t allow us, then we'll take matters into our own hands. Being heroes means sharing the glory!"
The three silently made their decision. In fact, Wen Yi and his companions were gradually improving their skills. Although they weren't as formidable as Fang Lin Kong, they were progressing much faster than ordinary practitioners. However, they lacked opportunities for systematic training, which left them at a disadvantage in real combat situations.
While Fang Lin Kong had just entered a meditative state and missed the entire hijacking process, Wen Yi and his group had been alert throughout. The hijackers had declared themselves followers of the Three Wheel Sect, expressing extreme dissatisfaction with the current government and society, claiming they would lead everyone to a dream paradise. To Wen Yi, these people seemed utterly delusional; changing a flight bound for Europe to one heading for Africa wouldn’t necessarily lead to a better life.
Although China wasn't fully developed yet, it was still better than places where people might starve.
Neither Ye Lisha, Fang Lin Kong, nor Lin Yu acted rashly or impulsively. Despite not being familiar with each other, Fang Lin Kong and Ye Lisha worked together seamlessly. The man holding explosives seemed intent on using the restroom; he opened the line connected to his device and was about to push open the bathroom door. It was an excellent opportunity; the three were poised to act when suddenly they heard a loud shout: "Go!" Three figures rushed out ahead of them.
Chen Mingbin was skilled in Wind Element spells and moved with incredible speed. With a swift roll, he closed the distance to the man holding explosives, knocking him unconscious with a single punch. In one fluid motion, he unleashed a blade of wind that severed the explosives tied to the man's body.
Ma Jingjie was not slow either. The robber, who was monitoring the passengers with a submachine gun, barely had time to shout before Ma Jingjie pressed his hand against the man's heart. A small electric current surged through, silently incapacitating him.
Wen Yi's movements were slightly slower, but he managed to reach outside the cockpit. Passengers were not allowed to enter the cockpit during flight, and Wen Yi was unfamiliar with the aircraft's layout. He hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to open the door.
Fang Lin Kong was momentarily stunned before he inwardly cursed, "This is bad!"
These robbers were desperate, willing to risk their lives, and would resort to extreme measures at any sign of trouble. On the detector's screen, two of the three life signs inside the cockpit rapidly disappeared, sending a chill down Fang Lin Kong's spine.
Just as Wen Yi was pondering how to open the cockpit door, one of the robbers emerged on his own. Wen Yi landed a proud punch that sent the man flying into the air. Turning around to bask in his triumph, he was met with six murderous glares.
He forced himself to glare back and joked with Fang Lin Kong, "What's wrong? Are you upset that I stole your thunder?"
Ye Lisha, who had been frowning, shot a glance at Fang Lin Kong and urgently asked, "Do you have any way to stop the plane from crashing?"
Fang Lin Kong confronted this question but found himself at a loss for words. Meanwhile, the passengers had begun to take action on their own, securely tying up the three unconscious robbers using various means and freeing several flight attendants who had been locked up since the beginning.
Wen Yi's feat naturally drew praise from some passengers; however, he was dissatisfied with Ye Lisha's cold expression and muttered a few complaints under his breath—complaints that Fang Lin Kong overheard.
Fang Lin Kong felt an uncomfortable sensation in his heart as he approached the cockpit. Passing by Wen Yi, who was still grumbling in frustration, he said calmly, "What you did earlier was completely inappropriate. You didn't even coordinate properly. The last robber who burst out has already killed the pilot. Now tell me how we can safely land this plane and ensure the safety of hundreds of passengers? I warned you not to act recklessly... sigh."
Before Fang Lin Kong could finish speaking, Wen Yi began to loudly defend himself. However, upon hearing that the pilot had been killed, he fell silent in shock. He wasn't foolish; he understood that without a pilot, a crash was only a matter of time. The earlier sense of triumph vanished without a trace. Just as Wen Yi wanted to ask Fang Lin Kong what they should do next, Fang Lin Kong had already entered the cockpit and closed the door behind him.
Fang Lin Kong certainly could not pilot the plane. Although he had played Microsoft Flight Simulator, which many claimed was so realistic that it could serve as a training tool for pilots, Fang Lin Kong still believed that professional pilots were far more reliable.
He hoped for a stroke of luck that might save the pilot's life. Some injuries were beyond the hospital's ability to treat, but Daoist Magic posed no such problem.
However, upon seeing the pilot's condition, he immediately realized that this person was beyond saving. The robber had mercilessly shot the pilot in the head, leaving blood and brain matter splattered all over the instruments.
Fang Lin Kong sighed and pressed his hand against the nape of both pilots' necks, forcefully searching for any remnants of their memories, hoping to acquire some flying skills quickly. The Soul Searching Technique was typically forbidden due to the severe damage it inflicted on a living being's mind; generally, using it would result in a significant drop in intelligence. But since the target was already dead, Fang Lin Kong felt no such concerns.
Once dead and gone to heaven, it seemed there was no need for work. Intelligence levels became irrelevant.
However, the Soul Searching Technique was an extremely advanced spell. After searching for a while, Fang Lin Kong found little useful information. At that moment, the cockpit's communicator crackled to life. A melodious voice from a flight attendant asked, "How is the situation in the cockpit? Are the pilots safe?"
Fang Lin Kong replied somberly, "Both pilots are deceased. I cannot fly this plane!"
"Oh!"
A gasp came through the communicator before silence fell. After a moment, another flight attendant spoke up, saying, "Sir, I will come right away. Please do not announce this to the passengers to avoid causing panic."
Fang Lin Kong felt anxious. However, with such a large aircraft, any erratic movements could lead to disastrous consequences. He focused his energy and extended his senses through the cabin to gauge the wind direction outside. He discovered that the plane's trajectory remained relatively stable; it seemed the pilots had activated autopilot, allowing him to temporarily set aside his worries.
Before long, someone opened the cockpit door. Fang Lin Kong turned to see two flight attendants in uniform. One of them rushed toward a pilot and immediately broke down in tears.
Fang Lin Kong glanced at her and felt uncomfortable. He turned his attention to the other flight attendant, who appeared more composed and said to Fang Lin Kong, "Zhenzhen is Cheng Xiao's wife; they have been married for less than three months. This is their first flight together since their wedding."
Fang Lin Kong nodded, understanding that the situation must be weighing heavily on the hearts of those involved.
He asked, "Is there anyone on the plane who knows how to fly? How can we land safely?"
The Flight Attendant he was speaking to replied sadly, "I’ve privately asked all the possible passengers, and none of them know how to pilot a plane. For now, it’s just the three of us trying to fly this aircraft."
Fang Lin Kong looked at the determined expression on the beautiful face of the flight attendant and felt helpless. Gritting his teeth, he moved the bodies of the two pilots aside. Although the two Flight Attendants showed courage, they insisted that Fang Lin Kong take the pilot's seat.
"We're girls! What if we mess things up and cause an accident? As a man, you should take on this responsibility!"
Fang Lin Kong wanted to argue that he was still underage and taking on such a responsibility was a bit premature. However, given the urgency of the situation, arguing was not appropriate. Following the directions of the two flight attendants, he picked up the communicator in an attempt to contact ground control but received no response.
The flight attendant speaking to Fang Lin Kong grew anxious and took the communicator herself, shouting, "This is Ruo Wen! Can anyone on the ground hear me? Please respond!"
After several attempts, they confirmed that the communicator had been damaged by the hijackers and could not reach ground control. This sent both flight attendants into a panic again. While Fang Lin Kong could comfort them, he too was at a loss for what to do.
Although the two flight attendants were not familiar with flying an aircraft, they had been around long enough to recognize some instruments. Ruo Wen informed Fang Lin Kong that their heading had deviated from the planned route and that an accident could easily occur. Fang Lin Kong could only rely on his unreliable memory to try adjusting the plane's course. The massive aircraft traced a large arc as it wobbled under their inexperienced control.
Just as Fang Lin Kong was struggling with this task, a voice came through from Lin Yu, who exclaimed, "Fang Lin Kong, look outside..."
"Look outside? What’s there to see? It’s just a plane; we’re not going to hit anything!"
Fang Lin Kong thought this but still glanced out of the window. The plane was flying above a sea of clouds where no animals should be able to reach such heights. Yet unexpectedly, Fang Lin Kong saw something that shouldn’t have been there.
One wave, two waves... four waves, five waves... a continuous stream of shimmering water flowed swiftly across the cloud sea, numbering over ten.
"What is that thing?"
Fang Lin Kong's sharp gaze caught sight of the water streams flying in the sky. They spanned several meters wide, with long tails extending hundreds of meters behind them, yet at their core was a faintly human figure. "Where did these experts come from? What do they want following the plane?"
A chill crept up Fang Lin Kong's spine. He had killed Lagus Ting of the Tartarus clan, and it had always weighed heavily on his mind. These people would not have come for no reason. The power of water was so strong, and the only ones who bore a grudge against him were those from the so-called Sea God Clan of Tartarus.
The giant passenger plane prioritized comfort above all else, so its speed was not particularly fast. However, it still flew at several times the speed of sound. Ordinary cultivators or monsters could not catch up to a passenger plane on long-distance flights. The demonic energy readings from these individuals were all above seven hundred, with the two strongest exceeding one thousand seven. Fang Lin Kong had learned to assess combat strength through numerical values.
Although his own spiritual energy was also over a thousand, Fang Lin Kong lacked confidence in defeating enemies with similar energy levels. Moreover, Lin Yu and Ye Lisha's spiritual energy was only on par with Wen Yi and the others, making them unable to join the fight. The enemy outnumbered them significantly, and there were still hundreds of innocent passengers around.
Cold sweat trickled down Fang Lin Kong's back as he felt an unprecedented sense of desperation.
"Are they really willing to drag so many innocent people into this just to kill me?"
A bone-chilling fear gripped his heart.
Two flight attendants, Ruo Wen and Li Zhenzhen, also noticed the strange sight outside the window. However, aside from their astonishment, they had no idea that these streams capable of high-speed flight in the sky were deadly destroyers.
(To be continued)
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