Chapter 245: 245 Dead
The Great Cheng leader of the Poison Sect was Elder Chi Lian; he had white hair yet a youthful face. When he heard about Lin Bai's Divine Skills, he laughed in disbelief, saying, "The way of poison is ever-changing. A single eye and hand dare to show off? Truly, the ignorant are fearless. I'm afraid they wouldn't even be able to get close to me before dissolving into pus in an instant. They're not worth worrying about at all."
The Great Cheng leaders of the Valley of Thousand Souls, Blood Sect, Buddha Spirit Sect, and others all expressed their own opinions. No one took Lin Bai's New Divine Power seriously, not even bothering to speed up their journey. However, these Great Cheng elders soon found the recent issue of Justice Weekly and began to learn about Lin Bai's past experiences.
Meanwhile, the leaders of the Seven Orthodox Sects and the Five Demonic Sects grew increasingly interested in the cultivation path of principles. Sky Demon Mountain, in particular, was keenly interested in Lin Bai's Cultivation Technique. The Cultivation Technique of Sky Demon Mountain aimed to achieve immortality. At its highest level, one could achieve Blood-drop reincarnation. However, over the past tens of thousands of years, no one from Sky Demon Mountain had been able to cultivate to the legendary realm of immortality. Even if they suppressed their Cultivation Level, aiming to achieve perfection before ascending, they couldn't reach the realm of Blood-drop reincarnation. No one could suppress their Realm sufficiently; often, during cultivation, they were forced to undergo Tribulation and ascend, or they were destroyed by the sudden surge of their cultivation power.
However, regenerating limbs was something cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm could do. Lin Bai's newly demonstrated Divine Skills offered the people of Sky Demon Mountain a new direction for their own Cultivation Techniques. If they could master the method of controlling limbs even after detachment from the body, the strength of Sky Demon Mountain would undoubtedly soar, perhaps even allowing them to challenge the position of the Holy Extreme Sect.
The Beast Taming Sect was eyeing Lin Bai's Transformation Pill, Sky Demon Mountain was looking at Lin Bai's Great Demonic Solution Technique, and the Moon Spirit Sect was interested in Lin Bai's Way of Love. In short, the Seven Orthodox Sects and the Five Demonic Sects each had their own agendas. Lin Bai and the Righteous Door behind him had become new treasures in the eyes of these top Sects, their importance surpassing even that of heaven-sent individuals.
The Justice League and Wash Flower Valley were thousands of miles apart. With one pursuing and one fleeing, it was unknown how long it would take for them to meet. However, their convergence would be much faster if both parties were heading towards each other. The journey wasn't entirely through forests but also included plains and rolling hills. Consequently, Lin Bai's three organs inevitably became exposed to the sight of the people from Wash Flower Valley.
But Lin Bai possessed a Skill that could double decibel levels, and with just a little effort, his voice could be transmitted far away. The cultivator with the highest cultivation in Wash Flower Valley was Luo Xue, who had reached the Divinity Transformation Stage. Yet, even if she tried her best, she couldn't attack Lin Bai's mouth from ten miles away. From ten miles away, Lin Bai's three organs combined were merely the size of a pinhead in her eyes. How could launching a precise attack be easy?
Over the thousands of miles, Demon Beasts inevitably lurked, secluded in the deep mountains for self-cultivation. Many of them were completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world. Thus, they were fortunate enough to witness a scene they would remember for the rest of their lives.
A group of attractive human cultivators was madly chasing an eyeball, a mouth, and a hand. The mouth, they surmised, must belong to a woman because it never stopped talking during its flight:
"Don't be too nice to me; I can't tell if it's love or friendship."
"Petty people are insufferably pretentious."
"We're both past the age of believing in love. Either give me money, give me love, or get lost..."
"I can't sit down!"
Indeed, 24 hours had passed, and Lin Bai had switched from mimicking a child to a woman. To create the best effect, Lin Bai used Vocal Techniques to imitate various voices, such as a mature woman's voice and a Lolita's voice. This allowed him to immerse himself more deeply; otherwise, he might unintentionally remember that he was still a man.
The Demon Beasts along the way were so impressed that they concluded the flying mouth up ahead must belong to someone who had stolen the man of the pursuing group of women. Otherwise, such a fierce battle wouldn't have occurred, a battle so brutal it seemed the person had been beaten until only these parts remained.
Seeing the Demon Beasts along the way, the cultivators of Wash Flower Valley felt a glimmer of hope and repeatedly asked for their help, but none of the beasts made a move. Firstly, they didn't want to get involved in human wars. Secondly, these human cultivators had already brutalized their opponent until only a mouth, a hand, and an eyeball remained. Even if the owner of that mouth stole your men, you've already torn them to pieces and driven them mad with incessant babbling. Yet, you still won't let them go? That's too cruel, even crueler than some carnivorous Demon Beasts.
Who knows what fate would befall us if we helped such malicious human cultivators? Considering all this, they decided they could not intervene in this conflict.
The journey of thousands of miles also took them past villages, towns, bandit encampments, and mountain strongholds. Among these places, there were many accomplished cultivators. But these cultivators knew what was happening and recognized the mouth as Lin Bai's. Naturally, they dared not meddle in his affairs. Consequently, the female cultivators of Wash Flower Valley were desperate and helpless.
The hostility was inevitable. But during a momentary pause in Lin Bai's speech, when he seemed to regain his sanity for an instant, the tormented female cultivators made up their minds: The moment we meet Lin Bai, we will surrender immediately, without a shred of resistance. He can do whatever he wants then!
Aboard the Sword Boat, Lin Bai was relaxed and leisurely. Imitating a child required him to rack his brains recalling lines from cartoons, but imitating a woman required no such effort. From a young age, he had watched so many dramas; all he had to do was get the voice right and imitate the female characters. His high level of mental power allowed him to easily recall the lines from TV dramas he had watched on Earth, as well as the expressions and lines of the female characters—be it the female lead, a supporting actress, or even a maid. They were all women, so he just needed to imitate them.
Classic lines popped out one after another. Little White Fox, Jiang Qingqin, and even the fans watching the live stream were all stunned. All of them were completely immersed in Lin Bai's live 'masterclass.' Everyone revered Lin Bai as a celestial being. He perfectly demonstrated the appropriate tones for various types of women. This was a live teaching session in action.
"I love it best when you die in my arms."
"I'm sweet, don't you believe it? Just try."
"Would you like to move into my sweet dream and sleep with me?"
"As long as I can cover your head and make you scream to the heavens and the earth without getting any response."
"Do I have to choose a specific day to hit you?"
"If you have the guts to steal a man, then have the guts to open the door! I know you're in there..."
"Who can tell me what Shopkeeper Lin has been through? What kind of environment did he grow up in?"
"I'm going mad! When Shopkeeper Lin gets this alluring, what chance do us women even have?"
"I know he's talking nonsense, but for a split second, I was actually attracted to Shopkeeper Lin. I'm done for!"
"You're not alone! Shopkeeper Lin's Lolita voice is even more alluring than Little White Fox's! 'I'm a bit silly and a bit stupid, so you have to take good care of me and love me.' Heavens, I melted!"
"Shopkeeper Lin can be salty or sweet, male or female, old or young. Having Shopkeeper Lin is like having countless lovers! I'm going crazy! I declare, from now on, I am Shopkeeper Lin's most loyal fan!"
"What kind of psychological profile were the programmers targeting when they designed such a devilish character like Shopkeeper Lin?"
"You should be more concerned about what Shopkeeper Lin has experienced over the past twenty-odd years. What exactly is within the Righteous Door? The NPCs in the game all have their own backstories; Shopkeeper Lin couldn't have just appeared out of thin air! If Shopkeeper Lin's past is a blank slate, then the game's logic completely collapses."
"I'm growing more and more curious about the Righteous Door that produced Shopkeeper Lin. I really hope the Righteous Door unveils its mysterious facade immediately, right now!"
"+1!"
Not Sad and Sword Ten had been lingering around Lin Bai, looking for a chance to clear their names. Although Lin Bai had captured everyone's attention and no one cared about their 'hot topic' anymore, they themselves cared! But until the Great Cheng cultivators made their move, Not Sad and Sword Ten couldn't find an opportunity. After all, Lin Bai never left the Justice League Army.
This time, Lin Bai, his judgment clouded, had actually sent out his mouth, eye, and hand alone to lure the enemy. When the two of them received this news, they were so excited they almost cried. They might not be able to defeat Lin Bai, but surely they could defeat his three organs?
It's just a hand! they thought. At most, it can release a Lightning Storm. What other offensive power could it possibly have? The Bow of Love, Sealing Cards, the Blacksmith's six-piece set that destroys Magic Artifacts—a single hand certainly can't carry all those!
Defeating Lin Bai's three organs would be their greatest victory. Even for the Demonic Sect, restoring organs requires time and resources. Lin Bai had sent out his hand, mouth, and eye, but hadn't grown new ones, proving his Cultivation Level was still insufficient.
This is the perfect opportunity! they thought. Defeating Lin Bai's hand, mouth, and eye would reduce his strength by at least thirty percent! Attack three of his organs today, three more tomorrow! Eventually, Lin Bai will be worn down and killed. Such an Evil Spirit deserves to be torn limb from limb!
Not Sad and Sword Ten set off without hesitation, racing to intercept Wash Flower Valley at top speed. They wanted to get there before Lin Bai and achieve the feat of destroying his three organs.
En route, the two who shared the same predicament encountered each other. They were overjoyed to learn of each other's intentions, feeling their odds of success had increased. To avoid a repeat of their previous failure, Not Sad and Sword Ten even made a pact to fight to the death, vowing not to stop until they had destroyed Lin Bai's three organs.
"While you're young, you should strive to love, love the world, and love yourself...."
A domineering, mature woman's voice echoed between heaven and earth.
Not Sad's expression turned grim. "Here it comes!"
Sword Ten faltered slightly, unconsciously swallowing. "What a seductive voice."
Not Sad looked at him strangely. "That's Lin Bai. Don't tell me you've been seduced by him too!"
"How is that possible? Brother Not Sad, I am tenth on the Heavenly Sword Sect's prodigy rankings!" Sword Ten clenched his Longsword and snorted. "My Heart of Sword is exceptionally firm. How could I be swayed by a mere voice?"
"Good that you're not." Not Sad looked up at the sky, handed Sword Ten a Pill, and said, "Later, when Lin Bai enters attack range, I'll activate the Wine God Curse, covering a five-mile radius to disrupt his vision. You use your strongest sword move and attack Lin Bai's lightning-wielding left hand first. The left hand should be what he sent to protect his mouth and eye. Although the voice from his mouth might incite hostility, it won't affect our attack..."
"Brother Not Sad, we've discussed this plan countless times. There's no need to repeat it; I'm not an idiot," Sword Ten said with a light chuckle, interrupting him and popping the Pill into his mouth.
"It doesn't hurt to be cautious. Lin Bai is no ordinary opponent. We can't afford to be careless," Not Sad said, looking at him admonishingly.
"I'm so cute, do you have the heart to bully me?"
As he spoke, a cute Lolita voice drifted over.
In the sky, a mouth, a hand, and an eye appeared in the sight of Not Sad and Sword Ten, approaching from afar and streaking across the sky like meteors. The lips moved, uttering what seemed like the most beautiful words in the world.
Suddenly, from the forest on the ground, a column of white water soared into the sky, transforming into a waterfall that barred the path of Lin Bai's three organs.
"Holy shit!"
The sudden appearance of the waterfall startled Lin Bai, causing him to blurt out a curse simultaneously with his mouth and through ventriloquism. In his Dantian, a current of heat surged, triggering a faint electric charge that flowed into his power-storage bracelet. Thankfully, his Lolita voice hadn't changed yet. This soft and cute exclamation of surprise didn't interrupt the Great Language System's task.
"Master, what's happened?" Little White Fox asked in a panic.
"It's nothing. Just a couple of clueless petty thieves blocking the way. It's time for my personal fight," Lin Bai replied in a mature woman's voice. He then ignored Little White Fox, focusing all his attention on the main battlefield perceived through his left eye.
Little White Fox and the others, anxious but helpless, could only ask the Beggar Gang Disciples what was happening over there.
After the waterfall soared into the sky, it abruptly burst apart, transforming into a fine drizzle that hung in the air, forming a hazy mist that shrouded the surroundings. A strong aroma of wine permeated the air. The small animals in the forest, upon smelling this potent fragrance, swayed as if drunk before collapsing to the ground, fast asleep.
However, Lin Bai's detached eye had no nose, so he couldn't smell the alcohol and was unaffected. His Miasma-Piercing Eye also showed no reaction, indicating the mist wasn't poisonous, so he paid it no mind. At this point, it was too late to use Lightning Storm.
Lin Bai unhesitatingly opened his mouth and, channeling all his Spiritual Power, roared one word towards the direction from which the waterfall had risen: "DIE!"
His main body wasn't present. Many of his abilities were limited; even his Divine Sense was unusable. The only thing he could rely on was his sight. However, under the Wine God Curse, his vision was obstructed. Thus, the fastest attack method was to amplify his voice by doubling the decibel value.
At this critical moment, to prevent his organs from being disabled, Lin Bai himself didn't know how high a decibel level he had reached with his scream. Consequently, within his line of sight, a visible ripple emanated from his mouth, spreading forward. The suspended droplets of water were blasted away as if by a hurricane, driven onward by the sound wave in a distinct pattern. It was as if a hurricane had erupted before Lin Bai's left eye.
Below, Trees that had grown for who knew how many years CRACKLED and POPPED, exploding into fragments. Leaves and branches were pulverized, spreading outwards from near to far. In the blink of an eye, the destruction spread far into the distance.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
Sword Ten had just raised his sword, and Not Sad was gathering Spiritual Power, about to coordinate with Sword Ten for a follow-up attack...
The sound wave arrived in an instant. The Trees in front of them began to shatter, and a terrifying pressure bore down on them.
At that moment, for Sword Ten, it seemed as if time had slowed. The Longsword he had raised began to disintegrate from the tip. A sharp pain shot through his fingertips. The cloth at his wrists shredded, followed by his sleeves, and then his upper garment...
BOOM!
His body felt as if it had been struck by an invisible boulder. Excruciating pain assaulted his ears, mind, and body. The next moment, his vision went black, and he lost consciousness!
Only one thought remained in his mind: I shouldn't have come! Great Cheng Realm! Lin Bai must possess at least Great Cheng Realm cultivation...