Someone tried to compete with Lin Yu at calling in outside help

After Lin Yu exposed her identity, "Cold Cicada" neither denied nor defended herself, but simply reached out and removed the Smiling Mask from her face.

This mask was of a high grade. When Cold Cicada wore it, Lin Yu was completely unable to see his face or emotions—no matter what method he used to perceive him, the other party's face and thoughts seemed to be a blur.

However, after removing it, it became much clearer.

The beautiful face I had seen in the documents before appeared before me, looking even more sickly than I had imagined.

His cheeks and lips were bloodless, and his dark eyes seemed devoid of any light, making it almost impossible to pinpoint where his gaze was.

Beautiful, yet dangerous.

The other person gently tossed the mask into the air, where it transformed into a pale gray butterfly, circled his wrist twice, burrowed under his skin, and disappeared.

"Director... it seems I didn't understand you well enough. You're not just an excellent 'Actor,' you're also very accomplished in analytical reasoning and psychology."

Lin Yu shrugged. "I just happen to know an outstanding 'Detective' and a top-notch 'Psychologist,' and I've learned a lot from them."

After all...

The location of "Cold Cicada" was indeed not something Lin Yu alone could pinpoint.

In his consciousness, Old Zheng and the Information Lifeform Fu Luo, who shared all the information, also helped a lot.

No matter how cautious Cold Cicada was, she couldn't have predicted that Lin Yu, while concealing himself, could even convene two advisors for a small meeting to Storm and gather ideas to pinpoint his location.

After all...

Lin Yu admitted that although he had some knowledge of psychology and logic, he was still far behind Old Zheng and Fu Luo, two professionals.

Without a doubt, this "Cold Cicada" is very good at planning and has a very meticulous mind. Lin Yu is not confident that he can beat him in this respect—especially since the other party came prepared and knew about him, while he knew nothing about him.

But...

What if his opponent were the First Generation "Freud" or "Sherlock"... or even both of them teaming up, with him also assisting them?

Even if the "God of Wisdom" himself were to appear, he probably wouldn't be able to devise a scheme that could fool this group!

However, Cold Cicada is indeed very easygoing.

Although being located was somewhat unexpected, Cold Cicada didn't panic.

"I did underestimate you, but... even so, the situation won't change—in a head-on fight, you're no match for me."

Cold Cicada spoke softly, and Lin Yu laughed.

"But... it's worth a try, isn't it?"

As soon as he finished speaking...

Lin Yu unleashed his [Soul-Chasing Life-Severing Spear] with a fierce attack!

Instead of using ordinary marksmanship, he threw the spear in an instant!

"Waaaaah--!"

The spear cut through the wind, aiming straight for the Cold Cicada's chest!

Cold Cicada didn't dodge, nor did he even intend to draw his long sword—he simply raised his hands, and two silver lights popped out from under his hands.

"Ding-dong!"

Two crisp sounds rang out in quick succession as two Sleeve Arrow sent the spear flying into the air!

The spear had barely flown half a foot when Lin Yu, who was already in mid-air, caught it, pressed the spearhead down again, and fiercely chopped it towards Cold Cicada's face.

However, the next moment, Cold Cicada spread her ten fingers, swung her hands to the left, and the entire spear was pulled to the left and flung away!

The moment the hidden Sleeve Arrow touched the spear, he also wrapped dozens of Silver Threads around the spear shaft!

"Whoosh--!"

Lin Yu was in the air, immediately made a judgment, abandoned his gun, turned around in mid-air, and a gust of wind swept through, pushing him back to the roof against the force of gravity.

Then, two short swords materialized in his hands, and a gust of wind propelled him towards Cold Cicada's direction once more, the two swords clashing.

Cold Cicada still didn't draw his sword. He raised his hand, and more than ten pale golden butterflies flew out, exploding into clumps of golden dust in the air, spreading rapidly with a strange floral fragrance.

Caught off guard, Lin Yu was hit in the face by the gold dust, his breathing stopped instantly, and his movements slowed down considerably.

The once swift slashes were no longer dangerous; instead, they gave Cold Cicada an opportunity—he raised his hand, and silver threads surged from his sleeve, almost engulfing Lin Yu's figure.

But at this moment...

Cold Cicada suddenly felt a sense of unease.

The once vibrant Lin Yu suddenly became... "illusory".

"A fake body? Doppelganger? An illusion?"

Without any hesitation, even knowing that his Ice Silkworm Silk would inevitably trap and kill the other party once it touched him, he immediately reversed the silk threads that were about to wrap around Lin Yu and protected himself.

And this action... was absolutely correct!

Almost at the same instant his Silk Thread reversed, a long sword emerged from the shadows, unleashing a reverse-sleeve slash!

Along with him appeared... another Lin Yu!

"So you were still hiding all along; the one who showed up first was actually Doppelganger —what a clever scheme!"

Cold Cicada couldn't help but cheer again.

Even with his refined and elegant nature, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement at meeting a worthy opponent under Lin Yu's continuous schemes.

That's not Doppelganger!

Lin Yu responded with a low shout, and a bluish-green light suddenly shone on his blade!

That wasn't Doppelganger... it was Old Zheng who had solidified his body and disguised himself as himself, wielding the [Mind Manifestation Instrument] and the [Soul-Chasing Life-Severing Spear]!

Otherwise, if it were Lin Yu himself, there would be no need to throw the [Soul-Chasing Life-Severing Spear] in as Hidden Weapons from the very beginning.

At the same time, if Lin Yu himself were to use the "Wind Vein Technique" on himself, the speed would definitely be much faster than when he secretly used the Wind Vein Technique to push Old Zheng to move!

But it's okay, Old Zheng has already completed his task!

Without knowing anything about "Cold Cicada's " background, and only having heard Xiao Yun say that approaching the other party rashly might result in "poisoning"... Old Zheng had just tricked the other party into revealing their "poisoning" method and bought himself a chance to strike!

Although the opponent was very perceptive and immediately activated their Silver Threads for defense after realizing something was wrong, it wasn't enough!

This is the [White Bone Flowing Light], Divine Artifact- level longsword!

The Life Divine Power enveloped the blade, as it swept past the silken threads protecting the Cold Cicada's body...

It wasn't severed.

But it wasn't stopped!

At this moment, just like its name suggests, the long sword swept across the Silver Threads like a streak of light, merging into Silver Threads and moving through them without any hindrance!

After all... Lin Yu could tell that these "Silver Threads" were probably some kind of "Silk Thread" or "Spider Silk," part of some kind of "creature."

This means that the [White Bone Flowing Light] empowered by the power of "life" can pass through them without hindrance!

Then...

After passing over those Silk Thread, the Life Divine Power on them changed once again under Lin Yu's will!

It became no longer docile, but violent and chaotic!

This horizontal slash was almost touching Cold Cicada's ribs!

But at this critical moment...

"Bass!"

"When!"

The long sword at Cold Cicada's waist miraculously sprang from its sheath, its blade blocking the attack from [White Bone Flowing Light]!

The center of the jet-black blade gleamed with a crimson line like blood, and black mist swirled around the scabbard and the blade, exuding a chaotic aura!

When the longsword collided with the [White Bone Flowing Light], the blade trembled and rang out, unleashing a power in no way inferior to the [White Bone Flowing Light]!

Although the fact that this longsword was almost knocked away suggests that its Divine Rank is slightly lower than [White Bone Flowing Light], it's not by much!

Cold Cicada reached out and grabbed the long sword, looking at Lin Yu in surprise.

"You're only 'Tier 2'? Unbelievable!"

Lin Yu sighed, "I was wondering why you didn't make it into the top twenty-five!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yu unleashed his [White Bone Flowing Light] once more!

Black mist condensed, and a bright blue light shone forth. The two swords stood together once more, unleashing a chaotic torrent of energy!

The two took three steps back along the eaves on the roof. Lin Yu spoke loudly, "This is 'Martial Town' after all. If we delay any longer, Martial Artists will arrive. With your swirling black mist and demonic aura, you won't look like a good person—are you really alright?!"

As Lin Yu spoke, Cold Cicada let out a breath.

"As you said, I do have a pretty strong desire for control, and I'm aware of that myself."

"So... I naturally considered this before launching my attack on you—the environment here sounds very unfavorable to me, so I naturally... I'll make some modifications."

As he spoke, he suddenly sheathed his long sword—then, Cold Cicada took out a... Jade Flute from his sleeve.

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes, not daring to rush forward. After all, although the long sword had been sheathed, the black mist had not yet dissipated.

The Silk Thread threads were hidden in the black mist, and Lin Yu wasn't sure if the golden butterflies that released poison powder that the other party had just used were ready again, so he didn't really want to go forward again.

This guy is stronger than I imagined, so Lin Yu is very cautious—in Lin Yu's view, those arrangements only give him two chances to strike.

Now that two strikes have been made, even if the expected results haven't been achieved, Lin Yu has no desire to be greedy for more strikes.

Even though he doesn't play video Game much, Lin Yu knows that... when facing a powerful enemy with unknown abilities, being greedy for kills is a big no-no!

"So, what do you mean by this?"

"I don't like direct confrontation—didn't you already figure that out?" After the two exchanges of blows, a strange flush had appeared on Cold Cicada's previously bloodless face. "So... I'll still use my pre-arranged plan."

He placed the Jade Flute to his lips, and a melodious flute tune began to play.

In an instant... Lin Yu sensed the aura of dozens of Yaomo rising up.

Throughout the entire Martial Town... at least within this Inn, he could no longer sense the presence of any other Martial Artists.

Qin Siyu's screams rang out.

"Senior! Senior—there really seem to be hundreds of Snake Yaoguai!"

Lin Yu looked at Cold Cicada playing the flute and let out a sigh.

"That's interesting..."

He suddenly burst out laughing.

"This is the first time I've ever seen someone try to outdo me in 'hiring outside help'..."