Ten Thousand Ways To Eliminate Players

When Lin Bai initiated the Rush Moon, he kindly spared the Fox Demons. This act moved the Fox Demons, and they warmed up to him even more.

Hu He hesitated for a moment on the spaceship, then jumped down to persuade her kin. In her mind, Lin Bai had spared the Fox Demons entirely to save face for her and Xiao Bai. She could not disappoint this kindness.

Influenced by their fondness for Foxes, Hu He's negotiations with the Fox Demons went so smoothly that even she found it incredible.

...

Pei Yanzong and Dao Xu were Lin Bai's bodyguards and naturally could not stray too far from him. However, due to their cultivation limitations, even with all their effort, they could only trail far behind Lin Bai and Li Zhenren.

Behind them were Qing Yu, Flower Stream, and a group of Golden Pill Bodyguards who seemed to have no independent thought, arranged in a pyramid formation.

As Lin Bai's cultivation grew, the enemies he encountered also became increasingly formidable.

This group of low-level bodyguards, in a sense, held little value anymore. Their only remaining purpose was likely to be arbitrarily paired up by Lin Bai.

...

"Li Zhenren, my dear, be careful! Watch out for sneak attacks!" Pei Yanzong shouted with concern as he gave chase. He had to express his affection. Even if Li Zhenren was currently muddled, he would one day regain his senses, and everything Pei Yanzong did would be seen by him. Therefore, no display of affection was too much.

Dao Xu's face darkened. He felt both embarrassed for his master and resentful of his own coerced fate. After some thought, he couldn't help but warn, "Senior Brother Cangming, Fellow Daoist Not Sad, if you are hit by Lin Bai's Arrow of Love, you will fall in love with the first person you see. After being hit, you must close your eyes immediately and only open them when you see your beloved. That is how you can break this wicked spell."

Hearing her master's words, Qing Yu said helplessly, "Master, why are you so fixated? Opposing Lin, the Storekeeper, like this will only bring suffering upon yourself!"

"Ungrateful disciple! The Return to Dragon View Sect was ruined because of you! If you still consider me your master, then join me in resisting Lin Bai!" Dao Xu vented his anger on Qing Yu. "What joy is there in such a constrained life, like a walking corpse?"

"Don't you dare try to sway my Jade Young!" Flower Stream snapped. "Jade Young has me. 'When Golden Wind and Jade Dew meet, their single encounter surpasses countless worldly unions.' What would an old fossil like you know about the beauty of love?"

Lin Bai had completed the "Magpie Bridge Immortal." This poem, combined with the love story of Lin Bai and Xu Longyun, had long circulated in this world. Men and women in love revered it as a treasure. Flower Stream had read it countless times, so the classic lines flowed naturally from her lips.

"Exactly, Master. You're being too obstinate. Life is full of joys. Let Sect Leader Lin find a good match for you. Then Grandmaster, you, my Master, and I—all three generations of our lineage—can cultivate the Way of Love together. Isn't that a celebrated tale for the ages?" Qing Yu gazed affectionately at Flower Stream and continued his persuasion.

"..." Dao Xu was choked speechless.

Mad. They've all gone mad! What do they mean, I don't understand the beauty of love? How many men have I loved? And let Lin Bai find me a good match? Look at the kind of creatures he digs up! Bah! The entire Justice League deserves to die! Dao Xu's eyes instantly turned bloodshot.

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"I said it long ago, the Arrow of Love must have a flaw. So, it turns out you only fall in love with the first person you see. That method of breaking the spell is too simple!"

"Simple? Unless you always have a female companion, how can you guarantee who you'll see first?"

"For Cangming Sword Immortal, as long as he doesn't let himself fall for Lin Bai or his Puppets, there's still a chance."

"There's no point discussing this. The Arrow of Love is precious. No Player at this stage is worthy of Lin, the Storekeeper, using one on them."

"Still, I wonder if Players can craft the Arrow of Love. If so, this game would become much more interesting. There are so many beautiful women among the NPCs."

"And Beast-eared ladies."

"The Arrow of Love, Transformation Pill, Staff of Love, Separation Arrow, Puppet Card... Have you guys noticed? If you strip away the mysterious facade, the Righteous Door is actually a pretty perverted Sect, full of forbidden Skills. If an LSP learns these, they can do whatever they want!"

"Now that you mention it, I feel like I absolutely have to join the Righteous Door."

"I'd rather have Lin, the Storekeeper, shoot me with an arrow. Let me experience what love truly is..."

"The Players on both sides have once again been reduced to mere appendages. The Players in this game must be the ones with the least presence in history."

"Now that Cangming Sword Immortal knows the secret of the Arrow of Love, who do you think he most wants to see?"

"He's flying straight up. Unless he keeps his eyes closed forever, he's bound to see the rear end of a person or a Beast above him..."

...

Lin Bai wasn't concerned about Dao Xu exposing the secret of the Arrow of Love. It was bound to happen sooner or later. After all, neither the Players nor the natives were fools. So what if they knew the Arrow of Love's weakness? Could they keep their eyes closed indefinitely after being hit? Isn't it easier to strike a blind person than one who can see? Besides, the number of Arrows of Love is limited. Even if he ran out, the bow itself could serve as a deterrent. When he raises his Bow and Arrow, all his enemies will instinctively seek cover or close their eyes. Either situation benefits him...

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Cangming Sword Immortal was on the verge of a breakdown. His disciple wouldn't help him, and neither would the people from the Beast Control Sect above. What kind of world was this? He was clearly fighting against the common enemy of all! The Wen and Evil Decree was utter nonsense! If he had known things would turn out this way, he would never have attacked Lin Bai, no matter what. He had been cautious his entire life; why had he been so impulsive this time? His buttocks felt scorching hot; his robes must be on fire. Damn it! There were countless fire-element Magic Treasures, but this was the first time he'd encountered one fashioned into a stove specifically for burning people's rears on the battlefield! It was a good thing he had his Spiritual Power protecting him; otherwise, his backside would undoubtedly be thoroughly cooked. Why does a dignified Transcendental Boundary Master fight so despicably? His methods were so vile that even a Nascent Soul master could be bludgeoned to death by that disgusting Magic Treasure. And that accursed Arrow of Love! Lin Bai hadn't shot him for so long. Was he out of arrows? While airborne like this, he couldn't dodge it even if he wanted to!

As Cangming Sword Immortal flew, his thoughts were a jumbled mess. He couldn't devise any means of escape. This outcome was entirely different from what he had envisioned when planning the assassination.

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"Alliance Hierarch, we have truly surrendered! Perhaps I can assist you in capturing Cangming Sword Immortal!" Dragon Power said, desperately trying to prove his sincerity. "We can command the Beasts to strike from below and intercept Cangming Sword Immortal..."

"How would you intercept him?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

During the Rush Moon, the target could only fly upwards and perform no other actions. Long Lin's claim that an attack could be launched was unexpected. Could there be a way to counter the Rush Moon?

"Have you heard of the Woo Bird, Alliance Hierarch? It possesses a unique skill: attacking enemies with its droppings while in flight. Even before it becomes a Demon Beast, its accuracy is as high as fifty percent. After becoming a Demon Beast, it retains this ability and even evolves a peculiar talent to harass enemies during battle. If someone is hit by its droppings, they will experience unbearable itching all over their body. Not even a Transcendental Boundary Master is immune."

Long Lin detailed his attack method to Lin Bai, "Among the Demon Beasts you sent skyward, Alliance Hierarch, there are Woo Birds. If you would move aside slightly, I can have the Woo Birds harass Cangming Sword Immortal from above..."

What the hell! Lin Bai's face darkened. This vast world is truly full of strange wonders. The Beast Control Sect really makes the most of everything; they can find a use for anything!

"Long Lin, if you dare let those Woo Birds defecate, I swear I'll tear you limb from limb!" Cangming Sword Immortal shrieked. Ordinarily, he wouldn't fear any Woo Bird, but now he was a sitting duck.

"I wanted a dignified surrender, but you had to stir up trouble. Who else would I target but you?" Long Lin retorted. For the sake of the Transformation Pill, he was willing to have his entire Sect surrender; why would he care about offending a Transcendental Boundary Master?

"You..." Cangming Sword Immortal was rendered speechless.

CLANG!

The fire Tongs smashed into Cangming Sword Immortal's nose.

A sharp pain shot through it, and tears instantly welled in his eyes. At this moment, he felt nothing but regret.

The furnace flashed beneath him again. Cangming Sword Immortal could endure no longer. He gritted his teeth and said, "Alliance Hierarch Lin, I am willing to join the Justice League! Will you accept me?"

"You ambushed me. I don't trust your character. I'll only accept you if you willingly let me seal you into a Card," Lin Bai stated.

The reason he hadn't used the Bow of Love yet was, firstly, Cangming Sword Immortal was face-up, and it was uncertain who he would see first. Secondly, he was mindful of the Card System's mission to seal an enemy in combat. On the scene, Cangming Sword Immortal was the only one at his Level. When sealing a conscious person, one naturally had to torment them until they willingly agreed. Unless a normal person was driven to the point of despair, who would willingly become someone else's Puppet?

"You son of a..." Cangming Sword Immortal knew what Li Zhenren looked like as a Puppet. Hearing Lin Bai's condition, he couldn't help but curse, "I'd rather die than be a Puppet you can manipulate!"

THUD!

A dull thud. The Anvil slammed into his face again, forcing the rest of his words back down his throat.

"Brother Cangming, if you're not even willing to become my Puppet, your desire to join the Justice League clearly isn't sincere. Long Lin, have the Woo Birds prepare," Lin Bai said with a light laugh, issuing his command loudly.

"Lin Bai, don't push me too far!" Cangming Sword Immortal trembled uncontrollably, a twisted smile appearing on his ferocious face. "Killing is but a nod of the head; for He Qin's sake, can you grant me a swift death?"

"Then are you willing to be sealed into a Card?" Lin Bai asked again.

"Never!" Cangming Sword Immortal retorted angrily.

He had to divert some of his attention to resist the harassment from the Blacksmith's six-piece set, causing his speed to involuntarily decrease. Lin Bai and Li Zhenren gradually caught up, flying parallel to him.

"Brother Cangming, I am a man who cherishes talent. I truly cannot bear to see a Sword Immortal of your generation perish so disgracefully!" Lin Bai changed Li Zhenren's command to "guard," preventing him from accidentally finishing off the defenseless Cangming Sword Immortal. Watching Cangming Sword Immortal continue his Rush Moon, Lin Bai advised in a leisurely tone.

"To hell with your cherishing talent! You're the most disgusting pervert in this world, destined to die without a proper burial!" Cangming Sword Immortal tried every way to provoke Lin Bai, but with centuries of cultivation and his status as the former Sect Leader of the Morning Yuan Sword Sect, he found himself incapable of truly vulgar curses.

Terms like "pervert" or "die without a proper burial" had no effect on Lin Bai.

"The Justice League includes your disciples and grand-disciples. Don't you want to be with them and enjoy the bliss of family?" Lin Bai asked.

"Those rebellious whelps! The mere sight of them disgusts me!" Cangming Sword Immortal said angrily. "If you let me live, I'll find a chance to kill them all!"

Lin Bai chuckled. "Puppets cannot kill without my command."

Cangming Sword Immortal forced a laugh, unsure what to say. He could only glare at Lin Bai, silently fueling him with negative emotions.

The people from the Beast Control Sect halted once more.

Amidst wails of despair, Lin Bai initiated the third Rush Moon. The group ascended higher and higher, shrinking to mere black dots in the eyes of those below.

Only the Players' livestreams had a zoom function, allowing outside viewers to continue watching, even though the Players themselves could no longer see or hear what was happening far above. Some impatient Justice League Players had even logged off to watch their companions' broadcasts.

Not Sad and his martial brothers from the Heavenly Sword Sect had also lost sight of Lin Bai. However, the three of them, relying on their profound cultivation, had no intention of missing this chance to observe Lin Bai. They infiltrated the Justice League's ranks, subdued a few members, took their clothes, and blended into the contingent pursuing Lin Bai.

Their Alliance Hierarch was chasing the enemy ever higher. Even if he claimed to be leading from the front, they couldn't just sit back and do nothing; they had to make a show of effort. It would be incredibly embarrassing if the Alliance Hierarch summoned them to battle only to find them spectating from below. The Justice League consisted of ten Sects whose members were largely unacquainted with one another. This provided Not Sad and his Heavenly Sword Sect brothers the perfect opportunity to slip in unnoticed.

Thus, everyone was fortunate enough to witness Cangming Sword Immortal undergoing inhuman torment, and their reverence for their Alliance Hierarch deepened.

...

"It's normal for younger generations to make mistakes. As an elder, how can you resent your own kin?" Lin Bai advised kindly. "You've wandered for half your life. Don't you wish to reunite with your family and enjoy domestic bliss? I promise you, the moment you're sealed into the Card, I'll help you regain your senses, ensuring you're exactly as you were when alive. Of course, if you wish, I can also help Li Zhenren regain his senses. You two old gentlemen can chat and drink tea in your leisure. Isn't that more interesting than constantly thinking about fighting and killing?"

"Bah!" Cangming Sword Immortal spat out one word.

Lin Bai produced the Bow of Love, nocked an arrow, and drew the string.

Cangming Sword Immortal's expression changed drastically. "You dare?"

Then, he instinctively shut his eyes, relying on his Divine Sense to continue flying upwards.

"Fellow Daoist Cangming, who has caught your eye? I can help you choose a partner..." Lin Bai chuckled. "Closing your eyes is useless. In a moment, I'll knock you unconscious and forcibly pry your eyelids open. You'll still be controlled by the Arrow of Love. Then, you'll have to love whomever I choose for you, unlike now, where I'm still giving you a choice..."

"You scoundrel, you've gone too far!" Cangming Sword Immortal was enraged, yet a smile was forced onto his face. The regret in his heart had completely morphed into despair.

"I forgot to tell you, even if I knock you unconscious, I can still seal you into a Card," Lin Bai added with another laugh, then changed Li Zhenren's command from "guard" to "attack."

Instantly, Li Zhenren unleashed a stream of sword qi that pierced Cangming Sword Immortal's lower abdomen. Blood gushed from the wound between his chest and stomach.

Lin Bai changed Li Zhenren's command back to "guard." "Well?"

"Go on, seal me! If you don't, you're a son of a bitch!" Cangming Sword Immortal laughed menacingly.

Just as the Anvil, weighing over a thousand pounds, was about to crash down on Cangming Sword Immortal's head, Lin Bai noticed a look of peace and release in his eyes. Startled, Lin Bai instinctively retracted the Blacksmith's six-piece set.

The next second, Cangming Sword Immortal froze, then roared, "Lin, you dog! Come on, smash me to death!"

That was close! I almost forgot this fellow could drop his defenses. I nearly killed him! Lin Bai silently congratulated himself. He looked at Cangming Sword Immortal with pity and chuckled, "Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life. I never casually take another's life."

"DAMN YOU!" Cangming Sword Immortal cursed. His body abruptly descended, and his speed drastically reduced.

Caught off guard, Lin Bai shot upwards a considerable distance, rapidly increasing the gap between them. He quickly halted his ascent.

"Fellow Daoist Not Sad, I know you're hiding nearby!" Cangming Sword Immortal cried out mournfully. "I don't ask you to kill Lin Bai, but if you could grant this old man a swift end, I would be eternally grateful!"

Daoist Not Sad was stunned. Looking at the wretched state of Cangming Sword Immortal, he hesitated. Truthfully, having witnessed Lin Bai's ruthlessness, his confidence had wavered. Yet, after some deliberation, he still intended to act and help Cangming Sword Immortal find release.

But just as he hesitated, Lin Bai's smug voice rang out, "Old dog Cangming, why do you think I haven't killed you after all this time? It was precisely to bait a big fish like Not Sad! Not Sad, I know you can hear me. I've even told you my intentions. Do you dare to make a move? Come, come, come! The Justice League welcomes you. You're far more useful than Cangming Sword Immortal..."