Hegemon's Spear Throw

With the altar severed by <Li Yèlái>'s blade, the brick house collapsed, burying <Li Yèlái> within.

Seeing this, <Wang De> was a mix of terror and disbelief.

That was his greatest trump card, the secret to his family's rise.

Now, it had crumbled before his very eyes.

He had lost the protection of the <Ghost Immortal>!

"How could this happen? What's going on? <Ghost Immortal>?"

As <Wang De> panicked, he saw <Detective>, still on the ground in the distance, aiming his gun at him again.

In a surge of terror, <Wang De> immediately shook the <Silver Bell>, ordering the <Dual Blade Knight>: "Kill them!"

Having just experienced the shadow's pull, everyone present, except <Wang De>, felt as if they had brushed past the gates of hell. Their conditions were dire, and they could barely stand.

Now that the <Ghost Immortal>'s altar was gone, he had lost his greatest support. He had to seize this moment to eliminate the remaining resistance forces if he had any hope of escaping.

Afterward, he needed to find that <Black Umbrella Youth> quickly to survive and make a comeback.

With the ringing of his bell, the <Dual Blade Knight>, previously entangled and frozen in place, vanished and reappeared directly in front of <Detective>, its twin blades slashing down rapidly!

<Detective>, not yet having recovered, was enraged. He had no confidence in facing a knight with two abilities, equivalent to a second-awakened psionic.

He executed a practiced backflip, attempting to create distance. But unexpectedly, the <Dual Blade Knight> lunged forward with a one-handed thrust, its other hand sweeping horizontally. It had anticipated <Detective>'s move and launched a continuous assault.

<Detective> rolled quickly but was directly pierced through the shoulder.

"Ahhh!" <Detective> roared. Letting the blade pierce his shoulder, he instead grabbed the <Dual Blade Knight>'s arm, leaped, and entangled its arm with his legs, applying a joint lock: "Hurry!"

Almost simultaneously, a hoarse voice rang out: "[Listen to me] Kill yourself immediately!"

It was <Cheese>, now slumped on the stairs, her evening gown torn. Utterly disheveled, she struggled to look at <Wang De>, activating her ability again: "[Listen to me], kill yourself immediately!"

Previously, <Cheese>'s hypnotic abilities targeting <Wang De> had been blocked by the <Ghost Immortal>'s protection.

Now that the <Ghost Immortal>'s altar was destroyed, <Wang De> could no longer resist the power of a second-awakened delirious psionic.

<Wang De> also sensed something was wrong, realizing his arm was reaching for his gun.

His body was actually obeying the command! The <Ghost Immortal>'s protection was already fading, unable to resist this power!

In his shock, <Wang De> ordered the <Dual Blade Knight> again: "Kill that bitch first! Quickly!"

As long as <Cheese> was dead, he wouldn't be influenced by this power and commit suicide.

He had to be fast, to kill this woman before the <Ghost Immortal>'s protection completely vanished!

Receiving the order, the <Dual Blade Knight> attempted to fog-phase and teleport, but due to <Detective>'s close-quarters restraint, it couldn't use its ability.

It could only forcefully lift <Detective> and charge towards <Cheese> with its greatsword raised in its other hand.

In less than two seconds, the knight had reached the bottom of the stairs, appearing as if it would decapitate <Cheese> in the next moment.

Affected by the curse and already in agony, <Cheese> picked up a dagger, trying to stall for a few more seconds.

She could already see <Wang De> raising his pistol; he would commit suicide soon! Just a few more seconds.

However, just as the <Dual Blade Knight>'s single blade was raised, just as a triumphant smile appeared on <Wang De>'s face.

A muffled thud echoed from the ruins of the collapsed brick house.

A blood-soaked figure burst out, shattering the roof beams of the ruins with a saber, it was <Li Yèlái>!

Before becoming a psionic, facing a cave-in, <Li Yèlái> would have been at least severely injured, if not dead.

But after becoming a psionic, his psionic barrier had shielded him from the falling bricks and beams, allowing him to quickly break free from the rubble.

Without hesitation, the moment he escaped the ruins, <Li Yèlái> reversed his grip on his long saber, raising his right hand back. He was clearly preparing to launch an attack!

"Wait." <Wang De>, seeing the sudden turn of events, had not yet registered the shock on his face. He wanted to tell the <Dual Blade Knight> to defend.

However, his words were cut short. With a whistling sound that tore through the air, <Wang De>'s voice abruptly ceased.

Because a blood-red long saber had pierced his neck, pinning him firmly to the wall.

<Li Yèlái> had not wasted time approaching <Wang De>. If he had, <Detective> and <Cheese> might have died.

Therefore, he chose the fastest method of killing! He had thrown his long saber!

Using his long saber as a spear, he had killed <Wang De>!

This was the <Hegemon's Spear Throw>!

Without a final word, <Wang De>, his neck pierced, his eyes wide, gurgled like a sputtering engine before dying.

Simultaneously, the knight stopped its swinging blade, dropped <Detective>, retracted its weapon, and stood in place, seemingly awaiting further orders.

The blood-covered <Li Yèlái> quickly approached <Wang De>, not drawing the blood-red long saber, but raising his axe and striking <Wang De> again to ensure his demise.

After taking the <Silver Bell> from his left hand, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Are you guys okay?" <Li Yèlái> looked back.

"I'm fine, but <Cheese> doesn't seem right," <Detective>, also slumped on the ground, shouted with effort.

<Li Yèlái>'s expression changed. Forgetting his long saber, he rushed towards the stairs.

<Cheese>'s curse required her to consume a sufficient amount of sugar after using her abilities, or her heart would weaken.

She had just been dragged into the shadows, and although she escaped due to the altar's destruction, her special sweetener seemed to be lost. She was currently threatened by the curse.

When <Li Yèlái> reached the stairs, he saw a pale <Cheese> leaning weakly against the wall.

Her gorgeous dark red tube top dress had been torn to shreds by black arms, revealing her fair abdomen and thighs, and more.

She weakly clutched her chest, looking at <Li Yèlái>. She parted her lips slightly, but uttered an inappropriate remark: "Make the most of it?"

"You're a little messed up!"

<Li Yèlái> quickly took off his suit jacket, which had several tears, and covered <Cheese> with it.

Then, he hoisted her up. Not bothering to feel the warmth of her body, he quickly rushed out of the basement.

Fortunately, <Li Yèlái> had seen the kitchen of the house before, and immediately rushed into it with <Cheese>.

His face was covered in blood, and his dual pupils exuded immense deterrence.

The servants and cooks in the kitchen immediately fled.

<Li Yèlái> didn't pay them any mind. Under the curse of <Misfortune>, he quickly searched the kitchen. After being hit by several cleavers, he finally found <White Sugar> and <Rock Sugar>.

He helped <Cheese> up, stuffed a handful of <White Sugar> and <Rock Sugar> into her mouth, and then poured a large mouthful of milk down her throat to help her swallow the <White Sugar>.

"Cough, cough, cough!" <Cheese> coughed, milk dribbling from the corner of her mouth, down her fair neck and delicate collarbone, flowing under the suit jacket covering her.

But her complexion had improved significantly, and her body could move freely.

She wiped the milk from her lips and neck, and shot <Li Yèlái> a chiding glance.

"You almost choked me to death, and you got me all messy." <Cheese> began to point fingers, "You pervert!"

<Li Yèlái> ignored her playful antics and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Removing his <Facial Mask>, he washed the bloodstains from his face and sat on the ground, panting, "I'm exhausted."

<Cheese> put on <Li Yèlái>'s suit. <Li Yèlái> was a little over 1.8 meters tall, and <Cheese> was around 1.6 meters.

His clothes managed to cover her upper body and the exposed thighs, hiding her scandalous appearance.

<Cheese>'s eyes held a gentle smile, but she grumbled, "I just came over for a meal, and I almost died.

"This side job is more dangerous than I imagined," <Li Yèlái> also grumbled in a low voice. "Now that <Wang De> is dead, I don't know if I'll get paid."

However, shortly after sitting down, they heard a loud booming sound, as if something had fallen from the sky.

<Li Yèlái> was shocked. Could there be another enemy?

The next moment, someone rushed into the kitchen at a speed <Li Yèlái> couldn't even track. The speed created a gust of wind in the kitchen.

The person's skin was crimson, and their eyes glowed with golden light.

The terrifying pressure made <Li Yèlái> feel suffocated.

But the pressure quickly subsided.

Because the person had already spoken, "Are you two alright?"

Only then did <Li Yèlái> recognize him as his captain, <Yáng Chén>!

But <Yáng Chén> was supposed to be on an investigation mission in the old district. Even if <Cheese> had called for support earlier, how could he have arrived so quickly?

And what was this state he was in?

"<True Martial Path> is the captain's extremely rare ability, awakened for the fifth time. Due to a surge in his blood and qi, his skin turns crimson, like <Guan Erye>, hence the name <Martial Saint Form>! Facing the knight you were just fighting, he could probably punch out his insides with one blow," <Cheese> seemed to notice <Li Yèlái>'s confusion and explained.

She then addressed <Yáng Chén>: "It's resolved. There's no danger for now. But there are still injured people in the basement."

"<Moon Shadow> went to the basement ahead of me to take care of the injured," <Yáng Chén> replied, his expression somewhat strange.

He indeed no longer felt that terrifying rage.

Just now, he thought a <Void Realm> creature was trying to forcibly enter the physical world.

Not only him, but the entire <Giant City> authorities were alerted. Thousands of iron guards were dispatched, and a large number of official handlers were rushing over.

Yet, everything was calm now. The <Void Realm> creature's projected shadow had quickly disappeared. It was unclear what had happened.

Of course, the <Void Realm> was extremely dangerous. Perhaps that entity had discovered something and fled quickly.

"What about the forbidden object?" <Yáng Chén> continued to ask.

<Li Yèlái> pondered for a moment before replying, "The <Ghost Immortal> altar? I chopped it down! The situation was urgent, I had no choice."

"Indeed, if it weren't for him, Captain, you would only be here to collect our corpses," <Cheese> said, standing behind <Li Yèlái> and wearing his suit.

<Yáng Chén> looked at them in shock, stunned. "So that's why that entity was roaring! You chopped down the forbidden object? That's too dangerous! If it had truly entered the physical world, no one could have saved you!"

"Can't... can't we attack forbidden objects?" <Li Yèlái> asked, confused. He hadn't researched forbidden objects yet.

"Not necessarily. If a forbidden object can be safely eliminated, that would be for the best, as these are hidden risks."

<Yáng Chén> deactivated his <Martial Saint Form> and explained to <Li Yèlái>, "But as I said before, forbidden objects are the materialization of certain powers in the physical world. Some even contain rule-based powers. Completely destroying a forbidden object carries immense risk. Therefore, our department's method is suppression, to be used when necessary."

<Li Yèlái> felt a chill of fear, but upon reflection, he realized he had no other choice but to split the altar apart just now.

"But, maybe this time it was good luck, or..." Yang Chen hesitated, looking at Li Yelai. He couldn't convince himself it was just luck.

He could only guess: "Or perhaps the luck was so bad that it simultaneously attracted multiple entities, who then became wary of each other and retreated, allowing this incident to pass peacefully."

Li Yelai's heart stirred. Yang Chen's guess was very close. But 'Mr. Shadow' didn't just scare away the Ghost Immortal; it directly consumed it.

At this moment, Cheese chimed in, "Multiple? Then Xiao Ye's luck is truly terrible. Even an entity from the Void Realm can't handle it?"

"His Misfortune is indeed troublesome. I need to ask headquarters if there's any way to suppress Misfortune," Yang Chen replied. "It's not good for him to be this unlucky. If he gets struck by lightning one day, I won't have anyone to turn to. I have such a powerful teammate."

Li Yelai retorted, "You better just be saying that!"

He resolved that if he were outdoors during a thunderstorm, he would absolutely not activate his abilities! Given the effect of Misfortune, lightning would definitely strike him!

Soon, many police cars and ambulances flooded the manor.

Medical personnel quickly loaded the Wang family members and the Detective into ambulances.

Seeing the Detective was also there.

Li Yelai had intended to hitch a ride, but Cheese stopped him.

"Don't bring your bad luck to them. I'll give you a ride back later," Cheese, who had changed back into a hoodie, quipped. "Did you forget about the previous three ambulances?"

That's right. Earlier, after Li Yelai finished his fight with The Skinner and passed out, he was taken to the hospital. However, three ambulances broke down along the way. In the end, Yang Chen had to carry Li Yelai into the hospital.

Realizing this, Li Yelai returned to his room to wait.

He sighed, "When will this Misfortune ever end?"

Due to Wang De's actions, a large portion of his assets would be investigated and frozen.

He wondered if the girl in the white dress could still provide the reward.

If not, this venture would truly be a colossal loss.

However, Li Yelai looked at the silver bell in his hand.

This was his spoils of war, a psionic weapon taken from the corpse of that old scoundrel Wang De.

Despite being a bell, it made no sound when he shook it.

It seemed he needed to infuse it with some psionic energy.

He wondered where Wang De's psionic energy came from. Was it granted by the Ghost Immortal? Or someone else?

After a moment of thought, Li Yelai meditated and checked his remaining psionic energy reserves, which were a little less than half full. He then guided the psionic energy into the bell.

Next, he gently shook it, and a clear ringing sound echoed.

The next second, a Dual Blade Knight clad in silver-gray plate armor appeared beside Li Yelai.

The knight knelt on one knee before Li Yelai, awaiting orders.

Looking at the knight before him.

Li Yelai smiled, "It seems I haven't lost out after all."