105: Am I...blind?
The moment that hand rested on his shoulder, Jin Wu felt an instantaneous chill!
He turned back in shock and suspicion, only to see a solidified pitch-black shadow looking at him with an eerie smile.
"You..."
Just as Jin Wu was about to speak, the shadow clone delivered a massive slap across his face!
*Slap!*
Although the shadow clone's strength wasn't enough to kill the Rank 5 Jin Wu, for him, it was an incredibly insulting act!
"Argh!"
Jin Wu was furious and immediately used a skill on it!
Soon, the shadow clone was once again shredded into countless strands!
To Jin Wu's despair, however, after being sliced apart, those dark substances actually condensed back together as quickly as his own Splicing skill!
Before long, the shadow clone appeared before him again, still wearing that eerie smile, its eyes looking at him mockingly.
While Jin Wu's space skills were practically unsolvable, a shadow clone of the Dark Element happened to be his natural nemesis!
Jin Wu couldn't kill the shadow clone, but the shadow clone could certainly annoy him... Meanwhile, Fang Bai's main body had finished charging up!
Skill—Startling Thunder!
*Boom!*
The domain expanded; within it, dark clouds gathered, and streaks of terrifying thunder roared!
Jin Wu's face stiffened as he looked up, shock suddenly surfacing in his eyes: "How is this possible?!"
Was this kind of power really something a Rank 4 could unleash?
He exerted all his effort to release Alien Energy, attempting to use Space Transfer to neutralize Fang Bai's power!
But at that moment, the shadow clone pounced on him like a sticky plaster, transforming into a Dark Cage to envelop him!
"Damn it! Break for me!"
Jin Wu surged his spatial power, directly decomposing the black shadow!
But Fang Bai's attack had already descended!
*Boom!*
Jin Wu was struck directly by the lightning!
White bones were visible under the lightning, and the rampaging bolts were also dismantling Jin Wu's Alien Energy!
A large crater five meters in diameter appeared on the field!
Jin Wu lay inside the massive pit, twitching!
Yes, he wasn't dead!
Although Fang Bai's skill was effective against Rank 5s, it hadn't reached the point of being able to insta-kill such an opponent!
If Fang Bai's cultivation level were slightly higher, the result would have been different!
After releasing the skill, Fang Bai was also completely drained, and he slumped weakly onto the ground!
This skill consumed far too much Alien Energy!
But its power was indeed formidable!
He decisively took out several demon crystals and began to absorb them to recover!
Just then, a figure came flying back, stopping right next to the massive pit!
It was none other than Red Sin, dressed in red!
He looked somewhat disheveled; facing the Rank 7 Su Ya, he couldn't gain any advantage and was instead being suppressed!
Su Ya walked out slowly and, seeing Fang Bai's achievement, raised an eyebrow: "Not bad at all!"
This little fellow's performance made even his eyes light up; if such a monster were properly nurtured, he would surely become a super powerhouse for the human race!
Red Sin glanced at Fang Bai, then looked coldly at Jin Wu: "Useless trash! A Rank 5 couldn't even take down a Rank 4 brat!"
Jin Wu: ...Why don't you try it then!
Red Sin suddenly reached out, and a suction force pulled Jin Wu over, grabbing him by the neck!
"Since you're no longer useful, contribute your last bit of strength to our Cult!"
He directly activated Plunder, absorbing Jin Wu's spatial power!
The latter's face immediately contorted in pain; he could feel his very origin being forcibly extracted!
*Shua!*
In just a few breaths, Jin Wu's energy as a Rank 5 was completely devoured by Red Sin!
Consequently, Red Sin's cultivation underwent another qualitative change!
His strength surged!
Tossing Jin Wu aside like a piece of trash, Red Sin looked at Su Ya and said, "Come!"
Su Ya remained expressionless, a hint of disdain even appearing in his eyes: "Strength obtained through external means is, in the end, not your own!"
Even within the same rank, there are disparities!
*Shua!*
Both of them vanished from their spots simultaneously!
After absorbing a few demon crystals, Fang Bai recovered some of his cultivation and then walked toward the Ritual Square.
Jin Wu no longer posed a threat to him; the most important thing now was to rescue A Xiu.
Arriving at the square again, Fang Bai ignored everyone else and walked straight toward A Xiu.
She had already been awakened by the commotion, but she remained silent, looking lifeless.
Fang Bai rescued her and asked with concern, "A Xiu, how do you feel?"
A Xiu's ears twitched: "Fang Bai?"
Fang Bai nodded, then suddenly realized she couldn't see. "It's me. I came with Old Qi and Xiao Yuan to save you."
"Thank you."
The girl's voice was somewhat raspy, her emotions unreadable.
"Am I... blind?"
Fang Bai sighed and then comforted her, "Don't worry. Technology is so advanced now; you'll be able to see again with a corneal transplant. Besides, Old Qi's family is rich; they can handle a small matter like this."
A Xiu opened her mouth but then fell silent.
Fang Bai sensed her emotions and consoled her, "It's alright. Not a single one of those bastards who tortured you will get away today!"
"Is Red Sin... dead?"
A Xiu asked.
Fang Bai glanced into the distance and said, "Not yet, but we're dealing with him!"
"My grandfather is gone."
A Xiu said softly, as if speaking of something insignificant.
Fang Bai was stunned.
The face of that kind old man involuntarily came to mind. Although they had only met once, the man had left a deep impression on him.
Moreover, he was A Xiu's grandfather; she must be... very heartbroken, right?
"I want to kill every single cultist! Every one! Grandfather cannot have died in vain!"
As A Xiu spoke, she struggled to stand up.
Fang Bai supported her just in time: "What can you kill with your body in this state? Just stay put for now; leave the killing of cultists to your brothers!"
By now, reinforcements from the Demon Slaying Army had arrived. Under the overwhelming strength gap, The Cult members scattered like rats!
At the same time, Qi Tian and Xiao Yuan also fought their way in.
Both of them were in a sorry state, covered in wounds of various sizes!
But when they saw A Xiu's appearance, their killing intent instantly exploded!
"Damn The Cult!"
Qi Tian let out a furious roar.
Xiao Yuan looked fierce; in his eyes, A Xiu was his friend, and he was furious that his friend had been hurt!
Fang Bai said calmly, "Did you guys see a guy wearing a mask?"
Qi Tian froze for a moment, then nodded: "Yeah, that guy is really strong, a Rank 5. He's fighting Teacher Yu."
Fang Bai stood up expressionlessly and said, "You two take care of A Xiu. I'll be right back."
"Huh? Hey! Are you saying we're dead weight..."
Just as Qi Tian was about to speak, he was suddenly shocked by the aura Fang Bai was emitting!
Middle-stage Rank 4!
This kid got stronger again?
Fang Bai ignored him, and his figure vanished instantly!
Qi Tian supported A Xiu, his tone savage: "Those damn cultists! Daring to touch my people! They must really want to meet their ancestors!"
Xiao Yuan chimed in, "We can't let them go!"
A Xiu said softly, "Thank you, everyone."