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“Ikuchikouhei! Someone is looking for you!”
The young Yin-Yang Sorcerer, wearing the traditional robes of an Onmyoji for the first time, felt a mix of nervousness and an unintentional sweetness. Upon hearing his name called, he quickly turned around to see a staff member of the event, grinning mischievously and pointing towards the exit.
“Who’s looking for me?”
“Ikuchikouhei! What are you pretending for? Who else but your fiancée would come to cheer you on! Hurry up and go back quickly, don’t delay your next appearance. I heard your next opponent is quite the charming rogue, much stronger than your previous opponents. He has a good reputation in the International Demon Alliance!”
Upon hearing that his fiancée Jingzi had arrived, Ikuchikouhei hurriedly grabbed his wide Onmyoji robes and strode towards the exit. He turned back and said, “No matter who my opponent is, I won’t let him pass here. You know, I’ve put everything on the line to participate in this event. If I can’t defeat all my opponents, I won’t have enough money to marry Jingzi. I will give it my all!”
Waiting outside was a very quiet girl from Japan. When she saw Ikuchikouhei rush out, her face immediately lit up with a smile. However, the excited Ikuchikouhei did not notice the complex emotions hidden deep within Jingzi’s gaze.
“Yikawa! You’re about to go on stage, and I’m really worried. That Golden Flame Demon Lion’s Onmyoji just overexerted himself and reportedly won’t be able to move a finger for six months. Don’t push yourself like he did.”
Ikuchikouhei, unfazed by his fiancée’s concern, replied cheerfully, “I’m currently one of the seventeen judges with an undefeated record! Plus, my Arctic Overlord Elephant is nothing compared to that guy’s Golden Flame Demon Lion! Don’t worry; I guarantee my next opponent won’t last more than twenty seconds on stage. Once this event is over, my salary will be enough for us to get married!”
Though the time was brief, for two people in love, there was never enough time. Their sweet whispers seemed endless. Soon, a staff member called for Ikuchikouhei, and he smiled as he parted from his fiancée and walked into the backstage area of the event.
Watching Ikuchikouhei’s retreating figure, Jingzi revealed a bitter smile.
“Do you know that by giving up your family inheritance, I am merely an inconsequential bait? Am I someone sent by your brother to lead you astray? By collaborating with the International Demon Alliance, you will become a traitor in the Onmyoji world, alongside the fallen ones. You will no longer be qualified to lead the Yikawa family! And after this event ends, I will disappear from your world! This will be our last meeting!”
As her murmured words faded away, Jingzi’s figure grew faint and vanished into thin air…
Fang Lin Kong lightly interlocked his fingers, producing a series of crisp cracks that echoed in the ears of those around him.
“The descendant of that golden flame lion encountered a Golden Flame Demon Lion, while I disguised myself as a Fire Tamer and faced an Arctic Overlord Elephant. Damn it! What luck! I dare say that old bastard Zhou Qingzhe must have some ulterior motive!”
Fang Lin Kong held no feelings for the International Demon Alliance. Even a light cough from him could send shivers down the spines of hundreds of thousands of officials within the alliance and many practitioners from other organizations. Yet here, he received no respect from Zhou Qingzhe, neither outwardly nor inwardly. While he admired Zhou Qingzhe’s abilities, it did not evoke any deeper emotional response within him.
Fang Lin Kong had no idea about the romantic and tragic story of his examiner. As he stepped into the arena, he was filled with confidence and had no intention of holding back. Even if he had known the circumstances of his opponent, he would not have felt much sympathy.
A chilling aura gradually enveloped the entire arena, as palm-sized hexagonal snowflakes floated in the air, swept up by an unknown cold wind, creating a silver-white world of confusion.
Thud! Thud! Thud...
The enormous and powerful footsteps resonated, and a gigantic Frost Giant Elephant appeared in Fang Lin Kong's line of sight.
"Oh! What a massive creature!"
Before Fang Lin Kong could express his astonishment, the eighty thousand spectators outside erupted in cheers. Those who had been following this grand event began to recognize the frequently appearing Spirit Demon Shikigami. Although the Arctic Overlord Elephant did not possess the highest demon power, it had the unique ability of an ice domain. Its summoner, Ikuchikouhei, was an exceptionally talented Onmyoji. The rivalry between Yinshan Group and Yata Group as suppliers was also reflected in the battles between Ghost Path warriors and Onmyoji during the event.
With all his strength, Ikuchikouhei urged the Arctic Overlord Elephant forward. His Onmyoji robe billowed without wind, inflating like a balloon as he slowly floated into the air.
The power of a Shikigami not only depended on its own mass but also on the abilities of its summoner. Although Ikuchikouhei was young, his strength surpassed that of his peers and even outmatched many seasoned Onmyoji.
The Arctic Overlord Elephant was larger than an ordinary African elephant but moved with surprising agility. Just as Fang Lin Kong stood there in awe, this colossal creature, entirely white, charged forward with a fierce cold wind.
"Whoa! Whoa... Whoa! Whoa..."
With a mighty roar, a shockwave almost indistinguishable to the naked eye surged toward him.
"What an expansive attack spell!"
This wave of cold air approached absolute zero. The demon power contained within it was boundless. Even more astonishing was that this cold shockwave radiated outward from the body of the Arctic Overlord Elephant in all directions; there was no way for Fang Lin Kong to evade it.
"Damn it! How domineering! No wonder it's called the Arctic Overlord Elephant!"
Fang Lin Kong exclaimed in admiration while maintaining his composure. He spread his arms wide with palms facing each other. A stream of air materialized from nothingness, gradually accelerating to form a rapidly spinning vortex. As the icy shockwave neared him, it was neutralized and absorbed by this highly concentrated and fast-moving airflow. Fang Lin Kong spun gracefully as he expanded and contracted the vortex of demon power in his hands, enveloping himself completely. He effortlessly dissipated the first wave of attack spell from the Arctic Overlord Elephant.
Among the audience were many knowledgeable demons who recognized that Fang Lin Kong's technique drew inspiration from Tai Chi. The demon energy in his palms was not intense but flowed seamlessly in a continuous circle, generating a force field that harmonized yin and yang, absorbing and neutralizing several times stronger cold energy than his own. Consequently, cheers erupted from the crowd, reaching a peak unlike any other that day.
Countless whispers, whistles, and the sharp screams of women mixed with the shouts of men, creating a cacophony that no one could understand.
However, the trouble that Fang Lin Kong confronted was not limited to this. Following the icy shockwave came the tremendous physical impact of the Arctic Overlord Elephant. Although this Arctic Overlord Elephant was merely a Shikigami and had no actual weight, the concentrated demonic energy behind its charge was not to be taken lightly.
Watching from outside the Battle Barrier, Yan Yini felt a tightness in her chest, so much so that her small hands were clammy with sweat. To her, Fang Lin Kong was like Huan Huo, and she had some understanding of Huan Huo's abilities. Although Huan Huo had retained much of their strength, it was absolutely impossible to defeat such a formidable opponent. In her eyes, there was no way Fang Lin Kong could evade the impending strike from the Arctic Overlord Elephant.
The tense and thrilling scene caused the previously boisterous audience to fall silent, holding their breath. The atmosphere became so still that one could hear a pin drop.
"This level of strategic coordination might be a deadly trap for others, but for me, it's not enough! Nonsense! Such weaklings will be crushed to dust by me! Today, I will defy the heavens..."
Fang Lin Kong's hand suddenly contracted into a whirlwind. In less than a second, he struck classic poses reminiscent of Hong Kong Comics heroes at an incredible speed before shouting and launching a powerful punch at the base of the Arctic Overlord Elephant's massive trunk. His figure appeared minuscule compared to that of the Arctic Overlord Elephant. Thus, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, Fang Lin Kong leaped into the air and delivered a punch with style and overwhelming confidence.
The reckless approach taken by Fang Lin Kong left everyone in awe. As they witnessed two opponents of such disproportionate size and vastly differing levels of demonic power collide head-on, many gasped in disbelief. At that moment, Yan Yini felt as if her heart had stopped beating. Several teammates from the North Ao Team shouted in unison: "Huan Huo! No!"
To everyone's astonishment, when Fang Lin Kong clashed with the Arctic Overlord Elephant, there was no scene of the weaker side being sent flying into the sky. Nor did it unfold as Fang Lin Kong had boasted—a miraculous reversal where he overwhelmed and crushed the Arctic Overlord Elephant.
Instead, one of Fang Lin Kong's hands easily pressed against the forehead of the Arctic Overlord Elephant. The once-mighty Shikigami transformed into wisps of cold smoke and coalesced into a strange talisman in Fang Lin Kong's hand. With all mouths agape in astonishment, Fang Lin Kong casually pocketed his prize and swaggered away.
Even the staff forgot to announce that the victor had earned their rightful qualification.
(To be continued)
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