Chapter Eight: Traversing Time and Space
Things often turn out to be so unexpectedly wrong and surprising
Oren Vigin occupied a high earthen mound, with several machine guns positioned in front of him. He held an AK47 in his hands and carried a shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile on his shoulder. The situation just now was entirely of his own making
The gaze of the white whale was fierce and menacing, staring unblinkingly at Fang Linkong. After a long moment, it finally waved its hand, and the ropes binding the other three men automatically unraveled. They were clearly extremely resentful of their situation, searching around for the impostor white whale that had knocked them unconscious.
Although the Electric Ghost was injured, he still spoke about this topic with great enthusiasm. He vehemently slandered Lin Kong's character, conduct, and personality. In the Electric Ghost's words, the future Lin Kong had become the very source of evil in the world—a walking crime machine, a quintessential example of unforgivable wrongdoing. Every action he took would become a classic case of crime in the world
The man blocking the road suddenly radiated a dazzling light, forming a protective shield around him. Kazama's continuous attacks were deflected by this shield. However, the heavy truck he had relied on was swept away by a tornado, pushed several meters away.
Seeing the electric ghost injured, Fang Linkong could not help but be astonished. However, based on his limited knowledge, Fang Linkong believed this to be a gunshot wound. Yet, can modern firearms really deal with supernatural beings? Fang Linkong was also greatly puzzled.
Ten years later, Fang Lin Kong does not take the attacks to heart at all. Clearly, this current cannot harm him; he continues to speak in a leisurely manner.
The energy contained in "The Book of Gouli" is indeed remarkable. In just a few days, Fang Linkong has already benefited significantly. In an instant, he has regained his breath and is shouting loudly. Although he himself is quite skilled at arguing, the thought of himself engaging in such nonsense ten years later is something he cannot tolerate.
The electric ghost patted Fang Lin Kong's shoulder and said coldly: "Our work is already complete, and we will be leaving soon. Before we go, it might be worthwhile to let you understand everything"
I haven't... I've touched it! So what does that have to do with anything? Can this be linked to your return to stir up trouble?
Oh! It hurts so much! Get me out! With a sharp command from the Electric Ghost, two metallic bullets, shining silver, burst forth from the wounds on his body. As all the bullets were forced out, the Electric Ghost couldn't help but show a weary expression. It seems that these bullets can not only harm the physical body but also have adverse effects on spiritual entities.
Fang Lin Kong has finally confirmed the rumors; his future self indeed has significant issues with temperament
"Instant teleportation! Quite impressive indeed." Li Bing expressed great admiration for Oren Wiggins' fighting style. After so many years of seclusion, Li Bing had rarely engaged in combat. Witnessing modern combat techniques for the first time ignited a fierce fighting spirit within him.
I only learned at the time of my graduation that Ding Qingya had been secretly in love with me
Grandma! What kind of magical artifact is this that possesses such power
The electric ghost paid no heed to Fang Linkong's thoughts, extending a hand and saying to him: "Give me the 'Gou Li Tian Shu'; you no longer need it. I will explain it to them."
Fire the cannon! Blast him!
Fang Lin Kong could only struggle helplessly against the violence, desperately hoping to attain basic human rights. The electric ghost did not escalate the violence, but rather spoke to himself: "Then you are greatly dissatisfied with your past life. Therefore, you arranged everything, gently flicking the pearl of time, altering your current fate"
The direction... is quite cunning. Li Bing intended to counter this unprecedented peculiar treasure with high-speed movement. However, Oren Vigin fired the first shot towards the warehouse. If Li Bing dodged, Fang Lin and the others inside would be in danger. Having witnessed the power of such a weapon, Li Bing knew that the Electric Ghost and Fire Quirks inside had no capability to withstand such a powerful attack
Fang Lin was left speechless, unable to believe that such despicable, lewd, and shameless beings still existed in the world. Moreover, it turned out to be his grown self.
Can you let Huo Qi answer me? I think he speaks more logically. Oh! No! Be gentle..." Fang Lin Kong had not finished speaking when Dian Gui suddenly grabbed him and threw him with all his strength to Huo Qi, who was watching the commotion nearby. Caught off guard, Huo Qi managed to catch Fang Lin Kong, but the immense inertia caused them to tumble together.
Fang Lin Kong could only hear the continuous sound of gunfire: da da! Da da da da! After a short while, the Electric Ghost stumbled back, looking disheveled. He had at least seventeen or eighteen wounds on his body, all bleeding profusely
Upon seeing Fang Linkong enter, the Electric Ghost casually tore off the sleeve of his own shirt and stuffed it into the mouth of the still unyielding White Whale. Huo Qi blinked and translated the last two ambiguous sentences for White Whale: "He is saying, you bunch of bastards, let me go. Fang Linkong, do you think we should comply with his request"
Fang Lin let out a cold hum, remaining silent. Li Bing, standing beside him, expressed his apologies, saying: "That person suddenly said he couldn't come, and only sent these four fellows over. However, with them acting as intermediaries, I believe we will soon be able to gain the understanding of the International Demon Alliance and put this matter to rest"
Under the intimidation of the electric ghost's gaze, Fang Linkong remained silent. The electric ghost began to explain everything to Fang Linkong
Hehe! Having graduated from high school without even a single first love, isn't that tragic
Li Bing raised his hand, and under the influence of the cold ice and freezing air, the atmosphere was instantly condensed. A cold ice long sword sliced through the air, forcefully intercepting the shell fired from Randall's battle cannon. With a loud roar, the tremendous explosive force sent mud and stones flying from the nearby ground. The center of the explosion created a massive pit, comparable in size to a medium-sized shopping mall.
The arrogant Oren Wiggins extended his left hand, and the pentagram in the palm emitted a brilliant light, which vanished in an instant
Not only Li Bing, but also Huo Qi, Dian Gui, and Feng Jian were all present. In addition, four seemingly innocent men were bound and placed on the table, one of whom was cursing incessantly: "I, the white whale, will definitely not spare you. If I encounter you again, I will surely... umm! Yi Min Ji, not very... umm! Rice card mother..."
"There are enemies chasing us from behind! Are you sure you don't need me to take action?"
Initially uncertain, Fang Linkong felt dizzy upon seeing the identical face smiling and giving a thumbs up. "One last question, please! Let me blow you to smithereens!"
"Can a normal person behave like this, even when you are playing with yourself?"
Frozen Extreme Ice Sword! Slash!
I am Fang Linkong from ten years in the future, and I am very pleased to meet my past self from ten years ago
Oren Wiggins possesses deep confidence in his combat skills. Even in the face of an opponent whose strength is unfathomable, his determination remains unshaken
Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Will you not even say hello, everyone
Li Bing soared into the sky, evading the blast radius of the explosion. With a casual gesture, a strand of ice shot down rapidly.
With a push, Fang Linkong was sent aside, and Feng Jian's figure transformed into a faint void. It was only after witnessing this with his own eyes that Fang Linkong realized just how fast Feng Jian truly was. In just a single step, Feng Jian had accelerated to a speed beyond the capacity of visual perception.
Fang Lin Kong carefully observed the bound white whales, resembling piglets, as he reflected on Li Bing's words. He expressed great sympathy for the tragic plight of the intermediary. At the same time, he harbored significant doubts about Li Bing's statement. Could such an intermediary effectively convey the message of peace?
Fang Lin was startled and turned around to see a face that was exactly the same as his own
Fang Linkong, feeling aggrieved, resembled a resentful woman in a secluded chamber. Although it had not yet reached the point of throwing a tantrum, the Electric Ghost, still quite impatient, pressed a button, forcing Fang Linkong into a seat, and shouted loudly, "Shut your mouth and listen to me."
The white whale felt the binding force on his body gradually dissipate; how could a mere rope restrain a creature like him? Feeling unburdened, the white whale leaped to the ground, glaring fiercely at Fang Linkong, as if this enmity could not be reconciled even in death, more intense than the desire for revenge for the slaughter of his entire family. This was Fang Linkong's first encounter with the white whale, and while he felt some sympathy for this furious creature, he was more overwhelmed by the grievance of his own unjust suffering.
It was nearly seven o'clock, and Fang Linkong reluctantly bid farewell to Ding Qingya. After leaving the Ding family, Fang Linkong felt much better as the cool summer breeze blew against him. Although he had lost all his family's assets this time, wealth is ultimately an external matter; some things cannot be measured by money. Moreover, Li Bing had said that he could find someone to help him resolve all his troubles, and Fang Linkong was very willing to believe that his streak of bad luck was about to end.
Fang Linkong quickly found a warehouse in the suburbs according to the address provided by Li Bing. Although Fang Linkong did not understand why Li Bing was being so secretive, he was not worried that Li Bing would pose any harm to him
The night is truly beautiful tonight! I will see your friends home.
The demon-hunting organization headquartered in Europe has collaborated with the exorcism guild in the United States to develop the latest technology. The demon-slaying firearms, forged from sacred mithril, are modeled after modern firearms. They can be loaded with various types of ammunition, including not only standard rounds but also sacred armor-piercing bullets. The power to exorcise and eliminate demons is extraordinary. Moreover, there is no need for incantations or preparations. This represents a perfect fusion of modern technology and ancient mysticism
Hmm! Not hearing a response from the electric spirit, Fang Linkong was about to ask another question. However, he was astonished to discover that the electric spirit beside him had become very strange. Threads of electric current were emanating from its entire body, converging towards the top of its head, where a small blue electric spark pierced through the roof of the carport. Relying on his subtle sixth sense, Fang Linkong's first thought was that the electric spirit had already left this physical body
No rebuttals are allowed, be quiet, be quiet, be quiet
Although I am not very willing, it is likely that I cannot let you go. If you are willing, then let us fight! The calm and confident tone of the other party immediately made the atmosphere tense.
As Fang Lin Kong's group had just touched the highway, two beams of white light suddenly flashed on. A seemingly ordinary man, leaning against a heavy truck, was the one who had turned on the vehicle's headlights. The voice that had just spoken belonged to this man.
Pure strength alone cannot make Auren Wiggins stronger than the white whale. However, the Western demon-hunting organizations have significantly developed psychic weapons in recent years. Even an ordinary person can use these weapons to confront powerful monsters. Auren Wiggins is thus emboldened.
Fang Linkong was still in a state of shock. He had previously watched how to drive a car online. However, such unverified skills were the reason why government agencies did not issue driver's licenses. Fang Linkong pressed the accelerator to the maximum, and the heavy truck emitted a terrifying roar as the scenery around him rapidly receded.
Tsk tsk! You really don't understand girls. Don't you think that your relationship with her is progressing quite smoothly? Moreover, she is very friendly towards you?
Such things are not enough to deal with me! Li Bing's confidence is well-founded, as his demonic aura carries a chilling cold. The encroachment of frost has naturally formed a high-density air pressure around him. Oren Vigin's continuous shooting causes the bullets to freeze and fall to the ground mid-air. At this rate, it is tantamount to certain defeat without victory. Despite being at a disadvantage, Oren Vigin remains calm and composed. His hands skillfully switch weapons, and in an instant, he has tried more than ten different offensive methods. At this rate, it is tantamount to certain defeat without victory. Despite being at a disadvantage, Oren Vigin remains calm and composed. His hands skillfully switch weapons, and in an instant, he has tried more than ten different offensive methods.
Hmm! A monster that manipulates freezing air, but its body is also mixed with a large amount of spiritual energy, which is truly strange. It should have some human bloodline, or other factors that I am unaware of. Therefore, the purifying power of the holy force is ineffective. I will try the high-explosive fireball.
"What an interesting thing! I will go take a look." Without interfering with the actions of the Electric Ghosts, Li Bing suddenly moved and dashed out of the warehouse. Sensing the powerful spiritual energy emanating from Li Bing, Oren Wiggins immediately switched to heavy weaponry—the Randell Combat Cannon. This formidable weapon was personally crafted by Bill McDonald, a master manufacturer of American psychic weaponry. Its size is as remarkable as its power, making it an extraordinary piece of equipment. To facilitate air travel, Oren Wiggins concealed it from airport inspections. He carried all his weapons within a dimensional space inside his body, allowing for a continuous supply of powerful weaponry.
Fang Linkong stared blankly at everything, found a place to sit down casually, and remained silent in a daze. The complexity of the situation was beyond his imagination, so Fang Linkong simply gave up his right to speak
The strength of power does not imply the arrival of victory. Only by firmly believing in the correctness of one's actions can one forge ahead fearlessly. This is the battle motto of Oren Vigin for the Demon Hunter Corps, which he believes without a doubt
"Damn! You are so disrespectful, be careful or I will take revenge on you in the future." Fang Linkong's words stirred up a hornet's nest. Not only did Electric Ghost, but even Fire Qie and Feng Jian all raised their middle fingers in unison, cursing angrily: "What do you think? If it weren't for your shamelessness, how could we have been sent here to do this hard labor?"
An ordinary palm, flatly extended, rests upon the body that has reverted to Ma Jingjie, and in the blink of an eye, Ma Jingjie has vanished without a trace
"Come on! It's not like I made you this way, why do you hate me so much?" Although Fang Lin was thinking this in his heart, he did not dare to add fuel to the fire. The appearance of the white whale clearly indicated that it was almost driven mad with anger; provoking it at this moment would be tantamount to seeking death
What does this have to do with me? I haven't even lifted a finger against them. Moreover, you are being quite insidious, actually burning the bridge after crossing it. Why is everything related to me, and why do you come looking for me whenever there is a problem? Who have I offended? I have done nothing at all
I am doing this to save our first love! You must understand that in the future, I haven't even held Ding Qingya's little hand once.
What a pity! Let me explain it to you! First, we must talk about our unfortunate childhood.
That's it. Alright! Now I allow you to ask me a few questions, go ahead and ask quickly
Do not move recklessly, or the book will die...
I am Auren Vigin. Hand over the Grimoire of the Sky, and I will spare your lives!
Oren Wiggins had never met Li Bing, but the demon power detector he carried with him was now sounding incessantly. The icy aura attached to Li Bing's ice silk also made him aware that it was insurmountable
You, indeed, are that young man. After ten years, you acquired a powerful ability to freely traverse the past and the future, becoming an immortal.
Sensing that something was amiss, Huo Qi and Feng Jian quickly pulled Fang Lin Kong to the back
"Fart, I don't think my childhood was unfortunate at all. The only misfortune was meeting you"
After Huoqi stood up, he helped Fang Linkong to his feet. Faced with the murderous gaze of the Electric Ghost, he abandoned the idea of seeking justice. Just as Huoqi was about to speak, a sudden and violent explosion occurred, lifting half of the warehouse into the air
"What nonsense! How could a proud girl like Ding Qingya have a secret crush on a boy?"
Fang Linkong was about to express his doubts when the impatient Electric Ghost, while shouting loudly, casually tore off another sleeve and stuffed it into Fang Linkong's mouth
The battle between Li Bing and Oren Wiggins has become increasingly intense
Whoever you are, I do not appreciate such behavior. Please calm down
Another madman has appeared, but this enemy did not inform us at the beginning! The Electric Ghost is temperamental, and naturally, he is in a bad mood after being attacked. With a flash of electric light, he has already rushed out.
"Let us go, boy. Next time I come to China, I will ensure your death is utterly miserable. You will suffer from numerous tortures, unable to seek life or death. You cannot live as a human, nor can you become a ghost..." With a voice filled with hatred, he swore an oath, while the white whale held the 'Book of Grievances' and left with the three foreign men who had just responded.
Fang Lin felt somewhat embarrassed and asked, "Will I be that incompetent in the future?"
Nonsense! Can one really have ten or eight first loves?
With the fastest firing psychic weapon in hand, Oren Vigin continuously changed his position to evade Li Bing's pervasive freezing gas. The holy power shield surrounding him had already activated to level six. If it were not for being struck directly by Li Bing's ice threads, mere cold air would not be able to harm him.
Countless fireballs are flying through the sky
Oren Wiggins, upon learning that Fang Linkong and others, including Bai Jingsheng, would be gathering here, hurried over out of a sense of responsibility. The expressions of Bai Jingsheng and the others, marked by a sense of misfortune and despondency, clearly portrayed them as failures. Naturally, Oren Wiggins would not set his sights on them as targets for his sniping.
Feng Jian coldly swept his gaze and said to Lin Kong, "You go ahead; we will stop this person."
Why are there so many chaotic enemies? Shouldn't I be all-knowing in the future? How could I let myself be so unfortunate, running around like a stray dog every day?
Fang Linkong handed over a few ancient scrolls of heavenly scriptures that had been inseparable for several days. Electric Ghost took them and threw them to the struggling White Whale. He said lightly: "With this, you can leave. Remember, if you come looking for trouble in the future, just target this kid; everything is related to him." Electric Ghost's finger pointed menacingly at Fang Linkong. As he watched the finger approaching his nose, the already troubled young man's mood worsened.
Fang Lin was just about to refute when he suddenly realized something was amiss. He cautiously asked, "Are you back just to help me get together with your first love?"
Just now, the Electric Ghost was shot back by Oren Wiggins' indiscriminate gunfire. If it weren't for the Electric Ghost's extraordinary physical condition, it would have been hit by most of the bullets from the library in this critical moment. It was just a hair's breadth away from being turned into a sieve
"In the future, I will have power, and at that time, I will certainly send every person who dares to offend me down to the eighteenth level of hell, trampling them a thousand times. They will never rise again." The disheveled Fang Linkong swore angrily. The Electric Ghost interrupted his complaints with displeasure. "You will indeed be a petty and vengeful person in the future. When you take revenge, you won't spare women, children, or the elderly; you will be a notorious scoundrel internationally."
A person turned their hand over, revealing a small octagonal copper seal resting in the palm. It slowly floated in the air. Soon, it emitted blue electric currents, forming a spherical lightning bolt.
With a sharp shout from Kazama, Huo Qi also launched an attack to encircle. Fang Lin Kong felt greatly dissatisfied with his own powerlessness; however, at such a moment, it was not the time to display heroism. He picked up the electric ghost and took the opportunity to rush onto the truck, starting the engine and fleeing for his life.
The weapon in the hands of Oren Wiggins has a firing rate five times that of ordinary firearms, and its projectile speed exceeds three kilometers per second. Even if an opponent's speed surpasses the speed of sound, it is impossible to evade his bullets
Finally encountering the culprit, Fang Linkong was utterly furious. Just as he was about to continue questioning, he suddenly heard a crackling sound of electric current. The entire heavy truck was engulfed by a powerful surge of electricity. The shock made him bare his teeth in pain, leaving him speechless and stammering.
With great effort, Fang Lin pushed open the warehouse door. Initially, he regretted not bringing a flashlight, but the scene before him left him astonished and incredulous. The goods that had originally been piled up in the warehouse had been violently swept aside, pushed into a corner. In the space that had been cleared in the middle, a complete set of office desks and chairs, whose origin he could not ascertain, was arranged as if taken from some company's office building.
Fang Lin Kong looked at the electric ghost, whose face was filled with murderous intent. A bright blue electric arc swiftly flickered through the gaps between his fingers. It was evident that his emotions were extremely unstable, and he could erupt at any moment. Thus, he timidly posed the first question
"This is the ability of the Electric Ghost Leader. If the Leader were not injured and low on energy, the two would have had a good fight," Huoqi said with a sense of regret as he sensed the opponent's fighting spirit.
Fang Lin Kong was holding the Electric Ghost and had already escaped from the warehouse that was about to collapse. In order to maintain their combat effectiveness, Kazama and Huo Qi entrusted this heavy responsibility to the most useless Fang Lin Kong
The demon power value is sixteen thousand, what a strong opponent! Although Aolunweijin was amazed by the strength of his adversary, he remained confident in himself: "Demons! Human intelligence ultimately surpasses yours! Great power does not determine the outcome of battle."
Fang Lin blankly shook hands with the other party, suddenly realizing something was amiss. He quickly withdrew his hand and shouted, "Why are you causing so much trouble? You've turned my life upside down and even set fire to my home. Now I am homeless, with countless madmen chasing after me. Are you happy about this?"
Fang Lin Kong shouted at his future self for a while, greatly astonished by the other's temperament. It was simply unbelievable how good-natured he was. With a beaming smile on his face, it was hard for anyone to perceive him as a bad person
"After gaining power, I became so reckless and committed all sorts of evil. Is there no one to punish me?" Fang Linkong tried to win some favor among the three. Unexpectedly, the Electric Ghost unhesitatingly cut off his efforts to turn over a new leaf. "Your ability is unique, transcending time and space; no force can contend with you. Therefore, you will never be utterly wicked. Otherwise, we would have long since chopped you up and fed you to the dogs."