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Chen Mingbin originally intended to greet Fang Lin Kong as he passed by, but Wen Yi firmly held him back, preventing him from approaching Fang Lin Kong.
"Old Chen! I refuse to believe that without Fang Lin Kong, we can't accomplish anything! I don't want to be with him! It feels like we've been taking advantage of him, relying on his protection!"
Chen Mingbin forced a smile and did not argue with Wen Yi. He was well aware of Fang Lin Kong's abilities, and seeing that Fang Lin Kong had acquired a new mount, the White Dragon Deer, made it clear just how quickly he was progressing.
While they were still struggling to capture the Unicorn Dragon, Fang Lin Kong had already switched mounts twice. The disparity between people was simply too great!
Although Chen Mingbin thought this way, he couldn't persuade Wen Yi. He also didn't want to leave Wen Yi alone in such a dangerous world to face this twisted trial.
Both Chen Mingbin and Wen Yi harbored their own concerns, yet their pace was not slow. They followed closely behind Fang Lin Kong and soon arrived at the habitat of the Unicorn Dragon.
Despite the speed of Fang Lin Kong's White Dragon Deer, the Unicorn Dragon was also known for its swiftness. While it might lag slightly in short sprints compared to the White Dragon Deer, its endurance over long distances was remarkable. Moreover, although the White Dragon Deer was large, it was only comparable to an Arab horse. The Unicorn Dragon, on the other hand, resembled the monster Gojira, towering over five meters tall, with a massive mouth filled with fangs and a single black horn that radiated dark energy. It was an electric-type beast capable of unleashing powerful currents to attack intruders.
When Fang Lin Kong encountered these Unicorn Dragons, he initially planned to charge through with the speed of the White Dragon Deer as he had done with other beasts before. However, he soon realized that these Unicorn Dragons were quite fast themselves, and there were many of them in their habitat. After dodging one Unicorn Dragon, another quickly approached. After several failed attempts to intercept them, one Unicorn Dragon unleashed a powerful electric current from its dark horn, aiming to eliminate the intruder and his mount.
The Unicorn Dragon was a level twenty-eight beast, four levels higher than the Eerie Dark Phantom captured by Fang Lin Kong. However, after spending so many chaotic days in this world, nearly everyone had become far more capable than before. Fang Lin Kong did not wish to engage in a direct confrontation with these ignorant beasts nor did he want to resort to excessive killing. Remembering that he had obtained a celestial-grade weapon from the Divine Beast White Dragon, Fang Lin Kong immediately drew the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade and began sealing the Unicorn Dragons.
With a slight focus of his mental energy, even amidst the high-stress chase and battle, Fang Lin Kong maintained absolute calmness—a mindset cultivated through numerous life-and-death experiences.
As the half-moon-shaped Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade connected with Fang Lin Kong's mental power, it emitted a brilliant light. After successfully harnessing its power, he carefully studied this celestial weapon and was astonished to discover that its design and potency were remarkably similar to those of the Hundred Escape Spirit Control Seal. They were almost two forms of the same essence and function.
Although the fundamental nature of the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade differed greatly from that of the Hundred Escape Spirit Control Seal, their powers were nearly equal when unleashed, and their methods of use were quite similar. With his experience integrating Yuan Shen into the Hundred Escape Spirit Control Seal, Fang Lin Kong found himself wielding the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade with unprecedented ease.
"Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade! Seal for me!"
Fang Lin Kong, driven by his psychic abilities, immediately enveloped a Unicorn Dragon in the radiant light emitted by the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade. The beast had no time to struggle before it was shrunk and absorbed into the blade.
Fang Lin Kong felt a surge of joy at his success. However, if the original owner of the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade were to find out that Fang Lin Kong was using this meticulously crafted super artifact to seal such an insignificant beast, he would surely lament the loss of a precious gem to an unworthy hand. The creatures originally sealed within the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade were all incredibly powerful beings. Even a creature like Flora Dam did not qualify for such an honor.
After sealing one Unicorn Dragon, Fang Lin Kong's enthusiasm grew. With swift movements, he maneuvered around the White Dragon Deer while evading the Unicorn Dragon, successfully sealing seventeen or eighteen more beasts inside. As his kin mysteriously disappeared, the pursuing Unicorn Dragon dared not come any closer.
Having had his fun, Fang Lin Kong lost interest in these low-level beasts and drove the White Dragon Deer away, charging through the Unicorn Dragon's habitat.
Wen Yi and his Dark Alliance entered the territory of the Unicorn Dragons and immediately encountered fierce resistance.
Since their goal was to capture mounts, the Dark Alliance could only aim to subdue the Unicorn Dragons alive; killing these beasts would serve no purpose. The leader of the Dark Alliance was quite capable and had prepared thoroughly in advance.
As Puyi engaged with a Unicorn Dragon's attack, he ordered everyone to retreat and began setting up magical traps.
In earlier missions, Wen Yi would have disregarded his leader's orders and rushed ahead. However, recent dissatisfaction among several team members towards Wen Yi began to surface. They intentionally obstructed him during battles and sometimes even pretended to miss their shots, releasing powerful spells to intimidate him.
It would be unfair to label Wen Yi as a fool. Faced with this situation, even someone as showy as him had to swallow his pride. Chen Mingbin was much smarter than Wen Yi. The captain of the Dark Alliance had already stated that every team member would receive a mount. Therefore, he urged everyone to cooperate and not act recklessly.
Following the captain's instructions, Chen Mingbin focused on casting sandstorm spells to create dust that would confuse the Unicorn Dragons instead of engaging them directly. The Unicorn Dragons were ferocious and capable of magical attacks; only a fool like Wen Yi would be eager to jump into combat.
Ye Lisha thought of preparing Anesthetic Darts, but the members of the Dark Alliance were not fools either; they had already considered this tactic. Thus, once battle commenced, all members equipped with Psycho Guns took advantageous positions while those with stronger combat abilities formed groups to hold back the Unicorn Dragons.
The remaining members who understood support magic assisted their teammates or helped disrupt the advance of the Unicorn Dragons.
After a chaotic skirmish, relying on personnel reorganization and their well-crafted plan, the Dark Alliance began to see results. After being hit repeatedly, one Unicorn Dragon let out a reluctant roar before slowly collapsing as the Anesthetic Darts took effect. Following this initial success, several more Unicorn Dragons fell at the hands of Dark Alliance members.
Wen Yi had requested an enchanted weapon, the Flame Sword, when he first joined the Dark Alliance to show off. While his Flame Sword had decent lethality, due to his lack of skill, he only became a hindrance in such coordinated efforts.
Dark Alliance aimed to capture live Unicorn Dragons as mounts. Wen Yi's Flame Sword had enough destructive power, but he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't harm the prey while ensuring his own safety. This required exceptional combat skills. Therefore, after the battle began, he was intentionally sidelined by everyone.
Every time Wen Yi tried to help, he was scolded and told to leave. Others didn't want their hard-captured Unicorn Dragons to be accidentally injured by Wen Yi's sword. Even if it didn't affect the Unicorn Dragon's movement, any injury would diminish its appearance.
Wen Yi flailed around the battlefield like a headless fly, not daring to confront the rampaging Unicorn Dragons directly. A level twenty-eight magical beast was no joke; the electrical fluctuations surrounding the Unicorn Dragon and its swift speed meant that only Dinaus in Dark Alliance could take it on one-on-one.
As a genius of the Flame Lion Family, Dinaus looked down on teaming up with others. Although his spiritual energy had only recovered by about ten to twenty percent, it was enough for him to move freely within this Zero Boiling Point. When confronted by a Unicorn Dragon charging at him, Dinaus strolled across the battlefield, casually firing off shots with his highly efficient curse bullets, hitting his targets almost every time.
Like Fang Lin Kong, Dinaus didn't need to reload Anesthetic Darts. As one of the oldest families within the Demon Hunting Team, the Flame Lion Family possessed profound secret arts. His advanced application of Psychic Bullets far surpassed Fang Lin Kong, who had merely studied the internal materials of the Demon Hunting Team.
Although he couldn't match Fang Lin Kong's ability to switch between different attributes of spiritual energy and compress several curses into a single bullet, he had years of combat experience and mastery in crafting Psychic Bullets from his time with the Demon Hunting Team. The Psychic Bullets he created had significantly higher hypnotic effects; almost no Unicorn Dragon could withstand them for more than ten seconds.
With a powerhouse like Dinaus holding down most of the Unicorn Dragon assaults, this habitat only housed around two hundred Unicorn Dragons. Initially, Dark Alliance was at a disadvantage. However, as more Unicorn Dragons fell and Dinaus showcased his strength, the tide of battle gradually turned. With promising gains in sight, every team member felt elated.
Wen Yi couldn't help but feel discontent seeing his teammates' excited expressions; he just wanted to prove his abilities.
At this moment, Chen Mingbin no longer needed to assist other teammates and joined the fight. Although everyone would eventually have mounts after distribution, each person's claim over their defeated Unicorn Dragon would be limited. There were distinctions between strong and weak individuals among the Unicorn Dragons, and their appearances varied as well. Who wouldn't want a mount they found appealing? Chen Mingbin was no exception.
Wen Yi's intentions aligned perfectly with Chen Mingbin's.
The most formidable Unicorn Dragons resisted fiercely until the end. Chen Mingbin signaled Wen Yi, who understood immediately; they charged toward a roaring black-red Unicorn Dragon together. The few Dark Alliance members who had surrounded it were already knocked aside by its charge, so Chen Mingbin and Wen Yi quickly filled in the defensive gap.
Seeing Wen Yi rush up, those team members exchanged glances and were unwilling to fight alongside him. They turned away to assist friends they were more familiar with. Wen Yi shouted, "Chen Mingbin! I'll hold it off; you take your shot!"
Unlike Wen Yi, who sought glory, Chen Mingbin chose a powerful long-range firearm when Dark Alliance offered weapons—a decent Eagle-Type Sniper Rifle produced by Germany's unique Psycho Weapon manufacturing company.
Measuring fifty-eight point seven centimeters in length and weighing sixty-eight point six six kilograms, its design was simple yet elegant, embodying a minimalist philosophy. It could hold up to one hundred sixty rounds per load. As a mass-produced item, it didn't use high-priced materials like Holy Mithril or dark gold; instead, it utilized a newly developed Demon-Breaking Alloy—a spiritual metal created through extensive research by alchemists from the Demon Hunting Team to facilitate large-scale production of Psycho Weapons. Although this metal was far inferior to naturally demon-breaking Holy Mithril and didn't perfectly match magical frequencies like dark gold did, it excelled in affordability and could be artificially synthesized.
The Eagle-Type Sniper Rifle was embedded with a Mind Magic that resonated with Spiritual Awareness, allowing the user to enhance their aiming precision. Although its length was somewhat lacking, its accuracy rivaled that of any sniper rifle, boasting an effective range of up to two thousand meters.
While it fell short in performance parameters compared to high-end models like the Vampire's Kiss, its practicality was undeniable.
Chen Mingbin was different from Wen Yi and Ma Jingjie. Although he had also gained supernatural abilities, he worked harder on his cultivation. Fang Lin Kong's series of fortunate encounters were beyond his comparison, but as Chen Mingbin gradually understood this world, he firmly believed that his efforts would eventually be rewarded. In the Dark World, while there was no shortage of geniuses, it was rare to find monsters and cultivators who could stand tall for a millennium without faltering.
"Perhaps I cannot reach that level quickly, but one day I will. Only those who persist until the end can laugh out loud."
As a result, Chen Mingbin's spiritual power had already surpassed that of Wen Yi and Ma Jingjie. After acquiring the Vampire's Kiss, he diligently trained his marksmanship. Now that it was time to apply his skills, Chen Mingbin showed no hesitation. With his spiritual energy Sniper Rifle, he fired two shots, both hitting the vital points of the Unicorn Dragon.
The high-performance Anesthetic Dart took effect immediately. At this moment, Wen Yi realized that his Flame Sword was more of a hindrance than a help. It couldn't be used to cut down beasts or for self-defense. He had no choice but to put it away and use Fire Magic Bullet to block the Unicorn Dragon's charge.
Chen Mingbin and Wen Yi worked seamlessly together. Despite being somewhat lazy, Wen Yi had still achieved considerable mastery in Fire Magic; both Fire Magic Bullet and Firewall Technique were executed with great proficiency. Chen Mingbin's marksmanship was precise, and his understanding of Wind Element magic allowed him to control the bullets and enhance their speed effectively. By the time they took down the third Unicorn Dragon, the battle was nearing its conclusion. The leader of the Dark Alliance began gathering team members skilled in sealing spells to assist their companions in completing the Summoned Beast bonding contract.
In Western Magic systems, Summoning Magic had always been highly developed. This method of controlling magical beasts was straightforward and practical.
Wen Yi and Chen Mingbin excitedly selected their mounts; the three they had taken down were all quite robust and larger than typical Unicorn Dragons. However, when Wen Yi spotted the last unbroken Unicorn Dragon, he exchanged glances with Chen Mingbin, eager to intervene.
This Unicorn Dragon was the leader of its group, one and a half times larger than other Unicorn Dragons, towering and massive with powerful currents of electricity coursing around it. The surrounding team members had yet to bring this beast down. It seemed its skin had been specially reinforced; none of the Anesthetic Darts could penetrate the resilient hide of this Unicorn Thunder Dragon King.
Wen Yi's idea was firmly rejected by Chen Mingbin. Many team members coveted this Unicorn Thunder Dragon King; it was clear that competition for ownership of this beast would be fierce. Their involvement would only worsen already strained team relations. Moreover, even if they succeeded in claiming this beast as a mount, it might not yield any significant benefits since everyone was there to pass an exam rather than farm for loot or level up.
Wen Yi refused to heed Chen Mingbin's warning and declared, "We should fight for it based on our own abilities; who are we afraid of?"
Chen Mingbin tried to pull him back but failed; Wen Yi had already charged forward. Despite his plump figure, Wen Yi moved quickly. His class was that of a magic warrior; Fire Magic merely served as a means to enhance his combat power. To push away other team members, Wen Yi activated his strongest Fire Magic spell available at that moment: Battle Intent Ignition.
Battle Intent Ignition was an improved version of Western Magic and represented a new type of magic combining Eastern and Western techniques. It could envelop the target in a layer of high-temperature flames without causing harm while increasing fire damage for about fifteen minutes.
Wen Yi was engulfed in flames, the fierce momentum rushing towards him was truly astonishing. A few team members were intimidated by Wen Yi and could not help but create a gap in their encirclement of the Unicorn Thunder Dragon King. However, coincidentally, the boy who had always opposed Wen Yi was also part of the group surrounding the Unicorn Thunder Dragon King. When he felt the scorching wave behind him, his considerable battle experience prompted him to step back immediately. Upon realizing that it was the Eastern Person he despised most charging towards him, his frustration finally erupted.
"Why is he here to disrupt our hard-fought battle?"
The boy's hands glimmered slightly as he unleashed a Magic Bullet that struck Wen Yi hard in the back.
The force of his advance had already been tremendous, and this Magic Bullet not only severely injured Wen Yi but also caused him to crash into the toe of the Unicorn Thunder Dragon King, which was already close to him.
Having endured numerous attacks for a while, the Unicorn Thunder Dragon King was seething with rage when it noticed a plump figure rolling at its feet. Without a second thought, it stomped down hard.
Wen Yi could hardly compare his strength to such a colossal creature. He struggled to roll away but could not evade the massive foot of the Unicorn Dragon. A heavy force slammed down on his thigh, sending a wave of excruciating pain through him, causing Wen Yi to scream out in agony.
Seeing Wen Yi's miserable plight brought a sense of satisfaction to the boy; finally dealing with this annoying character lightened his mood considerably. His vigilance consequently relaxed.
Chen Mingbin witnessed this scene and immediately felt tears welling up in his eyes. Despite his many grievances against Wen Yi, their long-standing friendship ran deep. Seeing Wen Yi being ambushed stirred something within Chen Mingbin; without hesitation, he waved his hand and unleashed a sharp wind blade. The unprepared boy was struck in the back by Chen Mingbin's wind blade, and blood gushed forth. The boy turned around desperately but could not see his wound; fear spread across his face before he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
This sudden turn of events left several members of the Dark Alliance stunned. However, the only one unfazed by the chaos was the Unicorn Thunder Dragon King, which mercilessly stomped down again, this time targeting the unconscious boy on the ground.
(To be continued)
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