4: Chapter 4 Creating Doppelgangers and Establishing a Church
After subduing the two tools, Lin Chuan did not stop.
Because the real trouble—the Coughing Abomination—was still at the door, assaulting him.
Although its coughing was suppressed by the Buddhist Chant, it had not retreated.
That paper-like shadow was writhing frantically, trying to force its way into the temple.
"Perfect. I'll use you to test out these two new minions."
With a single thought from Lin Chuan, an instruction was issued.
An order was transmitted.
"Suppress it."
Upon receiving the order, Qin Yao and Zhou Kai, who were kneeling on the ground, abruptly raised their heads.
The confusion in their eyes vanished, replaced by a chilling fanaticism and a sense of duty.
It was as if they were machines implanted with a program.
"As you command, My Buddha."
The two stood up in unison.
Despite their injuries and the restless ghosts within them threatening to revive, they seemed to feel no pain at that moment.
Lin Chuan exerted a sliver of Power Of Will.
Directly suppressing the restless ghosts within the two.
This allowed them to temporarily unleash their peak combat strength!
"Attack!"
Qin Yao growled lowly, charging out like a leopard.
His pitch-black Ghost Hand shot out.
With astonishing speed.
It grabbed the throat of the swaying paper shadow at the door!
Sizzle!
Upon contact.
A scorching sound, like meat frying, was emitted.
That was the Ghost Hand suppressing the Coughing Abomination's supernatural body!
In the past, Qin Yao would never have dared to do this, as contact meant certain death.
But now, with the blessing of Lin Chuan's Buddhist Chant, the Coughing Abomination's killing rules were disrupted, unable to harm him at all.
At the same time.
Zhou Kai also moved.
He picked up the ghost pen from the ground, a mad grin on his face, and rushed to the restrained shadow.
He slashed a heavy ink mark across the shadow's chest.
It was a type of curse.
Also a form of seal.
"Cough... gurgle..."
The Coughing Abomination emitted a strange, choked sound.
Its body was firmly clamped by the Ghost Hand, its rules interfered with by the ghost pen, and its voice suppressed by the Buddhist Chant.
It was indeed an Abomination approaching 'D'-Class.
But facing two Ghost Controllers fighting recklessly, coupled with the influence of Lin Chuan's Rule Ability.
For the moment, it was utterly unable to resist.
Soon, its paper-like body began to tremble violently, then slowly curled up, transforming into a tattered, bloodstained... Medicated Plaster!
That was its true form... a supernatural plaster stuck to a dead person's lungs!
"Bring it to me."
Lin Chuan's voice rang out again.
Hearing this, Qin Yao respectfully picked up the still slightly trembling plaster, walked before Lin Chuan, knelt on both knees, and held it high above his head.
"I beseech My Buddha... to Enlighten it."
Lin Chuan looked at the Coughing Abomination's Puzzle Piece before him but did not immediately devour it.
Mainly because, even if he completely devoured the Coughing Abomination, it wouldn't allow him to immediately advance to D-Class.
Most importantly, he was currently immobile and unable to leave this dilapidated temple.
What he needed now were a few more 'avatars' that could move about in the outside world.
This Coughing Abomination was perfectly suited to become an avatar!
As the thought arose, Lin Chuan's consciousness surged, and a dark light instantly enveloped the plaster.
A moment later.
The plaster suddenly floated up.
In mid-air, it transformed back into that paper-like shadow.
Only this time.
This shadow no longer emitted indiscriminate killing rules.
It hovered quietly before Lin Chuan, like a dull puppet.
Lin Chuan could feel that a part of his consciousness had already extended into the body of this Coughing Abomination.
Now, Lin Chuan could freely control it!
After completing all this.
Lin Chuan finally shifted his attention back to the two Believers kneeling on the ground.
After the earlier ordeal.
Their condition had stabilized somewhat, but the fanaticism in their eyes remained undiminished.
For them.
Everything that had just transpired was a divine miracle.
Lin Chuan had not only saved their lives but also easily suppressed the revival of the ghosts within them.
"What exactly... did you encounter?"
Lin Chuan conveyed his voice to the two.
Hearing Lin Chuan's voice again, Qin Yao trembled and hurriedly lowered his head to answer, not daring to conceal anything.
"Reporting to My Buddha..."
"Something major has happened in Qingquan Village."
"A well has appeared there... a well that constantly spews black water."
"That is the source."
"All the Villagers turned into Ghost Slaves overnight."
At this point, Qin Yao swallowed hard, his voice trembling. "The Ghost Domain formed by that thing is a thick fog."
"Within the fog, one cannot distinguish direction or hear sounds."
"We only managed to escape because we were lucky..."
Expanding?
Lin Chuan's heart stirred.
"In which direction?"
"This... this way." Qin Yao pointed outside the Desolate Temple. "It's spreading towards Changyang City. My Buddha's precious temple... happens to be directly in its path."
"At that rate..."
"In at most three to five days, the Ghost Domain will reach here."
Hearing this.
A strong sense of urgency welled up in Lin Chuan's heart.
Three to five days.
A C-Class Ghost Domain descends.
If it were a D-Class Abomination, Lin Chuan might still be able to maneuver.
But facing a C-Class Abomination... he feared he wouldn't last three minutes.
Once caught in the Ghost Domain, he would likely be devoured by that Source Anomaly, leaving not even a trace behind.
"I must grow stronger."
"I must advance to D-Class! Or even higher! Before the Ghost Domain arrives!"
To advance, he needed a massive amount of evolution points.
Which meant a massive amount of Power Of Will, or fear.
Relying solely on the occasional unlucky passersby in these wilds was far from enough.
Lin Chuan's gaze fell upon Qin Yao and Zhou Kai.
These two were ready-made pawns.
They were Ghost Controllers, possessing a certain status and resources within human society.
By utilizing the two properly, it would be enough to advance to D-Class within two or three days!
"You two, return to Changyang City."
Lin Chuan issued the order.
Qin Yao and Zhou Kai were stunned, then showed panic. "My Buddha... are you sending us away? We wish to serve by your side..."
"Fools!"
Lin Chuan coldly interrupted them.
"I need you to work for me in the city."
"Go and establish a religious organization."
"Its name shall be... the Rebirth Cult."
"Gather those who are trapped in despair and bring them to see me."
"The world is full of suffering, the sea of dust vast and boundless. I wish to Enlighten all living beings..."
After speaking, Lin Chuan's voice paused briefly before continuing:
"Within three days, if you do not bring back enough Believers,"
"The ghosts within you will collect your lives on my behalf."
Qin Yao and Zhou Kai trembled all over, hurriedly kowtowing like pounding garlic.
"Yes! We obey your command!"
"We will leave immediately... and begin the task at once!"
Hearing this, the two dared not linger.
Bearing the mission bestowed by Lin Chuan, supporting each other, they stumbled out of the broken temple and vanished into the night.
Watching the departing figures of the two.
Lin Chuan did not relax.
The broken temple fell into deathly silence once more.
Only the newly subdued Coughing Abomination hovered quietly in a corner like a ghost.
"Time is running out."
Lin Chuan's consciousness connected across a great distance to another existence already within Changyang City.
That was... the Crying Ghost.
At this very moment.
In the Zhao Family Villa District of Changyang City.
A lavish late-night banquet was in full swing.
A scene of debauchery and intoxication.
The Young Master Zhao, who had caused the young girl's death, was holding champagne, laughing uproariously.
He had no idea.
A woman dripping with blood, a knife embedded in her neck, was dragging stiff steps, slowly approaching the villa's front gate.