flstandardbreds Chapter 1484 Each Other's Deadly Moves
Chapter 1484 Each Other's Deadly Moves
Judging from its creator and manufacturing method, "The Corner of the Shadows" is indeed not a particularly powerful "prop".
Although this "prop" is probably a unique, "prototype" level product of the Truth Corporation, it is not exactly "simple" in a sense.
However, if it were placed in the "Death Arena," an arena created by the gods, and the opponent were a criminal who had violated a "world-class taboo," and whose weapon and artifact were of comparable level.
In a battle of this caliber, the Corner of the Shadows, judging solely from its "inherent level," is practically no different from a toy.
But for Lin Yu, he never imagined that [The Corner of the Shadows] might become ineffective.
Even for most 'players', the 'items' are reliable in the vast majority of cases.
Even the most ordinary dagger without any special features can still perform its basic function in any world.
It's actually quite incredible when you think about it—for example, if you use witchcraft in the Black Swamp, it's only natural that the witchcraft will work.
After all, the basic principle of witchcraft is to communicate with heaven and earth and use the spiritual energy that dissipates between heaven and earth for one's own benefit.
However, if the player uses witchcraft and related items in the Night Valley Realm, it will also work—but the Night Valley Realm does not have the "spiritual power" required for witchcraft.
Similarly, the spells in Night Valley also require magic power, but in places without magic power... these spells can still be activated and function normally.
This is like a small, hidden perk that the "players" receive from the "death game".
That is, to be able to exert the full power of any system in every world.
The abilities players learn on their own might be somewhat less effective... but the effects of items, especially those certified by the "Death Game" and listed in their descriptions...
It is almost impossible for it to fail.
In fact, almost all players share a common idea deep down: as long as the function of an item is written in its description, it is "absolutely reliable".
Even if it is canceled or restricted, it is often done by other "players" using "rule-based" "professional abilities" or "special items".
Although Lin Yu didn't think so, he didn't think these [props] were absolutely reliable.
But the "Corner of the Shadows"... is indeed a "tool" that has never disappointed him and has never failed him.
However, it is also true that at this moment, [The Corner of the Shadows] is completely unable to be activated.
The energy contained within the shadow held in Lin Yu's hand seemed to be suppressed, unable to function normally or respond to Lin Yu's commands to use it.
Lin Yu could sense its presence and retrieve it from the [Item Space], which meant that the other party was not completely disabled as an [Item].
Therefore, Lin Yu couldn't help but be a little curious.
"How the hell did this guy do it?"
He raised his head and looked at the dark "body" that was so close, almost filling his entire field of vision, right above him.
There is probably less than a second left before the resurrected pseudo-human 'Kong Han' completely engulfs him.
But Lin Yu still had time to be curious and to think.
because……
Although the failure of [Corner of the Shadows] surprised Lin Yu, the temporary malfunction of this [tool], which he used most often to avoid damage and stealthily infiltrate, did indeed cause him some trouble.
However, this is merely a nuisance.
Lin Yu has many more items and methods that can achieve the same effect as "The Corner of the Shadows".
Even an operation time of only a fraction of a second, or even a millisecond, is enough for Lin Yu.
【Eye of the Gray Spirit】, activated.
In an instant, his mental energy surged back and exploded, simultaneously enveloping and assimilating his body with his soul energy.
In just a few milliseconds, a brief interval that could almost be described as "a moment," Lin Yu had already completed his "spiritual transformation."
In this state, Lin Yu transformed into a near-pure energy body, making him virtually immune to any ordinary physical attacks.
of course……
Considering the near-spatial distortion that occurs when the Shadow Pseudo-human eats, Lin Yu doesn't think that this method of devouring by tearing his entire body apart is a "pure physical attack."
Even considering that Kong Han's origins are from the "Mist Island Realm," and that the spiritification effect provided by the [Gray Spirit Eye] that Old Zheng acquired from the Mist Island Realm is also highly likely, there might be some countermeasures the other party might have.
Therefore, even though Lin Yu has now become a spirit, he has not completely stopped operating!
"Shh-!"
Complete darkness enveloped him, and the other's pitch-black body closed behind him, like a shut cage, completely trapping the spirit-like Lin Yu inside its "body".
Just as Lin Yu had predicted, this fake human possessed abundant soul power!
Although it is completely black and has no distinguishable features, and no sense or detection ability can discern the specific form of this life form...
However, once inside, Lin Yu touched upon the very essence of this pseudo-human life form.
"It's quite similar to my current 'spiritualized' state... Its soul is directly combined with the body as some kind of 'physical entity'!"
"Or rather, its body is like a special 'material' that can directly solidify and combine 'soul power'... like the 'mind matter' in Lao Zheng's [Mind Formation Instrument]."
No wonder, given the other party's excellent body flexibility—after all, his entire "physical body" is just an "outer shell"—similar to the hair, nails, and other parts of ordinary creatures that Lin Yu is familiar with.
The opponent's unique internal body structure caused Lin Yu to feel harm even in his "spiritual form".
After being devoured, Lin Yu instantly felt the omnipresent "materialized soul power" dissipating and constantly eroding and dissolving his soul.
Without a doubt, the opponent's method was a deadly move—swallowing the target and trapping it inside their own body, then slowly erasing the target's soul and body together in a way that was almost like "digestion".
This move is indeed the same as the one demonstrated by "Shadow Pseudo-Man," a kind of "feeding" or "predation" behavior.
However, this method can simultaneously be "eating" and "attacking"—the last time the Shadow Pseudo-Man was "eating".
This time, however, it appeared as a means of "attack".
Furthermore, this is a rather powerful "attack" method—although the "Shadow Pseudo-Man" took a long time to activate, at least the "Air Cold" can activate this move very quickly.
Once the wind-up animation becomes shorter, the attack's range becomes wider, making it harder to dodge.
Moreover, once infected... judging from Lin Yu's estimation, he would completely lose consciousness in just a few minutes at most.
This is only possible if one's own soul and spirit are empowered and one is relatively able to resist these corrosive energies. If someone else without such protective measures were to be attacked in this way...
It probably won't last more than half a minute.
but……
At this moment, Lin Yu was in a spirit form.
Although he can still get hurt, Lin Yu is in this state...
They won't be "trapped".
Even though the other person's figure closed in behind, but...
Lin Yu's body sank to the ground.
Within the seemingly indestructible surface of the arena, which resembled some kind of rock, the spirit-formed Lin Yu stood, then quickly retreated.
After they had separated by several meters...
Lin Yu once again "burst out" of the ground and released the spirit form of the [Gray Spirit Eye].
Kong Han's first attack... also completely missed.
Moreover, this was also a carefully planned "ambush" by the other side.
Lin Yu stood on the ground, watching Kong Han's figure gradually return to its original human form from its "twisted and stretched" appearance, and laughed.
"It seems... your 'killer move' has failed."
"At the beginning, you collected a lot of 'collectibles' and acted as if you were focused on collecting 'collectibles' partly because you thought that might actually lead to victory, but more importantly... you were planning to lure me into making the first move, and then launch this attack from the position where I took the initiative to approach you, right?"
Lin Yu looked at Kong Han and said calmly.
Kong Han, who had gradually regained his human form, spoke again.
"As expected, you could tell, hehehe... In fact, it would be surprising if you couldn't, hehehe."
"However, I'm quite surprised that you were able to escape..."
As Kong Han spoke, he looked at Lin Yu.
"Your methods and background in the Kirishima Realm are more profound than I imagined—I thought you had only happened to learn some superficial techniques of mental and soul power, hehehe."
Lin Yu laughed: "It is indeed just the tip of the iceberg, but... it's just enough to deal with you."
Kong Han looked at Lin Yu and said with a smile, "Hehehe, is that so? Although I admit that this attack was indeed something I carefully planned and prepared, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a 'killing move,' hehehe."
"But... I don't only have this one trick up my sleeve—we've only just begun, hee hee hee!"
Lin Yu looked at the other person and smiled.
"Really? I think... it's almost over."
"After all... now that you've made your move, it's my turn."
"To be honest, I don't think you might be able to make it through, hehe."
Lin Yu mimicked the tone and sharp laughter of the person opposite him, holding the [White Bone Flowing Light] horizontally in front of him and slightly lowering his body.
Kong Han did not express displeasure at Lin Yu's imitation; he simply laughed again.
"Hehe, although it's not a turn-based system where it's my turn and it's yours next, I'd love to see what moves you've prepared for me!"
He raised his scimitar again to protect himself, preparing to meet Lin Yu's strike.
but……
The next moment, Kong Han suddenly felt a terrifying, surging power about to "erupt" from beneath his feet.