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Was Tang Luo injured?

Of course, he was injured, and severely.

But this injury had nothing to do with Jack the Ripper.

The weakness and powerlessness just now were all faked.

Jack the Ripper was different from the Resurrected One, a Corrupted Abomination that had a physical form in this world.

It was merely a collection of resentment.

It had no physical existence.

If one had to say it did, in its weakest state at the beginning, it "lodged" itself in that rusty dagger.

As its strength grew, Jack the Ripper, after possessing others, still retained the characteristics of the dagger.

But it no longer needed the dagger.

Speaking of which, in the very beginning, if Tang Luo and the others could have found the dagger and destroyed it.

This mission would have been completed.

You must know that in the beginning, Jack the Ripper was so weak that even Li Liang couldn't kill it.

It only hollowed out Li Liang's body, allowing its own power to grow, and only then could it kill Bi Wanhui and the others.

It was also after hollowing out Li Liang once that Jack the Ripper was able to become "free."

Free from physical form, Jack the Ripper in this World of the Dead.

As long as it didn't actively reveal itself, Tang Luo actually couldn't find it.

Unless the entire world was destroyed.

But the injured Tang Luo didn't have that ability for the time being.

So, he had to return to his old profession.

Pretending to be in a fierce battle with the monster spawned by Jack the Ripper.

Giving Jack the Ripper the illusion that "just a little more effort, and I can win."

As one of the few "Living Souls" in this World of the Dead.

Tang Luo and the others held immense attraction for Jack the Ripper.

It craved to kill and devour Tang Luo and the others.

This was also why Jack the Ripper "visited" them as soon as they entered.

Living Souls existed in this world like fireflies in the dark night, shining brightly, dazzlingly.

No matter where Tang Luo and the others hid, they would be found by Jack the Ripper, who "smelled" their scent.

And Jack the Ripper, as a Corrupted Abomination, did not possess true intelligence.

It acted on instinct.

Primitive desire to kill and devour, and the primitive fear that arose upon "seeing" Tang Luo.

Made Jack the Ripper hesitant to act rashly.

It only lurked in the shadows and corners, waiting for the opportune moment to pounce and tear.

In the beginning, even when Jack the Ripper possessed "others," it didn't dare to confront Tang Luo.

The "Hodge" who was instantly killed had hurt Jack the Ripper.

However, by devouring others, it continuously grew stronger, and after reaching a certain tipping point, it began to cause large-scale slaughter.

The other residents of the Small City.

Were also "food" that could strengthen Jack the Ripper.

It was just not as effective as the "Living Souls" led by Tang Luo.

But quantity could also lead to qualitative change.

Now that Jack the Ripper's true form had appeared, its hollow "eyes" and "mouth," and the exposed internal organs.

Were all composed of the souls of the Small City residents.

Vindictive, clumsy, twisted, and incredibly powerful.

As the most powerful among the "Living Souls," Tang Luo, who also inspired fear in Jack the Ripper.

Undoubtedly held the greatest attraction for Jack the Ripper.

It intensely desired to devour him, yet feared it would be its own undoing.

It lacked intelligence, but Corrupted Abominations did possess some "hunting instincts."

In this regard, Jack the Ripper was much "smarter" than the Resurrected One.

It never directly confronted Tang Luo, and even after its strength increased, it only probed gradually.

The incident with Old John was the Ripper's probe.

Tonight at Scotland Yard, the Possessed daring to directly assault Tang Luo was also a probe.

Then there was the strongest Twisted Monster, besides its true form, that Tang Luo unearthed and later nurtured.

The result of the probes was Jack the Ripper's slaughter, its devouring of emotions overwhelming its fear.

It wanted to devour the Living Soul before it!

This was not a thought.

It was an emotion.

Once it overwhelmed, it was like a wildfire on a dry grassland, unstoppable.

Jack the Ripper no longer possessed any "reason," or rather, any semblance of "reason" on the surface.

Even if Tang Luo now looked like he was saying, "You've finally come out to get beaten."

It would no longer retreat.

"Gra..."

Chu Chongtian managed to utter a sound, the only part of his body that could move.

He had many questions and much fear.

Tang Luo did not answer Chu Chongtian.

With such a pile of merit right before him, he had to take it.

This was fate.

Even though Tang Luo had created it himself, it was still fate.

No one stipulated that "fate" had to be passively received; when being a person, one had to fully utilize their initiative.

The same applied to being a Buddha.

Chu Chongtian's eyes blurred. Tang Luo, who had been there moments ago, had vanished.

When he reappeared, Tang Luo was already above Jack the Ripper's head.

The massive head beneath him still maintained a slightly bowed posture.

He still held the roof of the tomb chamber in his hand, not yet releasing it.

To speak of its true form, to put it plainly.

It was the complete aggregation of all its resentment and power.

Thus, it appeared exceptionally massive and possessed immense strength.

But compared to the Possessed, it was a Twisted Monster a level higher than a mere Possessed.

Though its true form was powerful, it was relatively slow and clumsy.

This was, to a large extent, due to its enormous size.

For the vast majority of prey, this "slow" speed was still more than enough.

But for Tang Luo, it was too slow.

His right foot was about to stomp down on Jack the Ripper's head.

He intended to crush it flat with a single stomp!

At this critical juncture.

The hollow eyes of the Ripper's head, the mouth area, the wailing souls within twisted.

From these three points, numerous souls transformed into three massive tentacles.

They became three afterimages.

Like a viper's strike, they lunged towards Tang Luo's back.

Tang Luo's head turned slightly, his gaze sweeping over.

He seemed to pinpoint the tentacles' positions.

Without any intention of dodging, his downward stomp unchanged, his body rotated slightly, and his right hand swung backward horizontally!

Three tentacles, as thick as pillars and composed of twisted souls.

The moment they came into contact with Tang Luo's arm, they exploded!

Simultaneously, Tang Luo's right foot landed on Jack the Ripper's head.

Chu Chongtian saw visible ripples spreading out from the point of contact.

Following that was a howling gale.

His previously stiff body could move again.

His legs gave out, and Chu Chongtian collapsed to the ground.

His hands supported his body from behind, preventing him from falling.

He saw the giant body of Jack the Ripper.

From the top of its head, a large number of black cracks appeared at an extremely fast speed.

Then, like a real avalanche.

It rapidly shattered from top to bottom.

However, an avalanche forms a tide of snowflakes that engulfs everything in its path.

After Jack the Ripper shattered, there was nothing left.

It only turned into nothingness.

Oh, and the intact roof that Jack the Ripper had been holding in his hand, not even having time to let go, fell to the ground with a dull thud.

"This is probably what they call salvation."

Chu Chongtian didn't know why this thought suddenly popped into his head.

"He's dead?"

Zhou Zhenguo's voice came from the other side.

With a hint of disbelief.

It was too fast.

Everything had happened too quickly.

The iron door that couldn't be opened no matter what, Tang Luo appearing in a severely injured and weak state, telling them this was the World of the Dead.

Seeing the "coffins" engraved with their names.

Before they could even figure out what was going on, a giant monster grabbed the roof.

At that moment, Zhou Zhenguo had completely despaired.

Then, the situation took a turn.

Before Zhou Zhenguo's despair could spread.

That giant Jack the Ripper was killed by Master Xuanzang.

It wasn't the life-or-death battle they imagined, or a back-and-forth exchange.

It was a crushing, instant kill.

Wasn't he very weak just now?

What happened to "a monk doesn't lie"?

"He's dead."

Chu Chongtian said, "It should be over, right?"

"Probably."

Zhou Zhenguo said, "By the way, this tomb chamber..."

He looked at the words on the "stone wall."

Zhou Zhenguo, Chu Chongtian, Li Liang, Bi Wanhui, Cheng Jing (Chengcheng), Zhou Yuze (Xiao Zhou), and...

"Huh?"

Where Master Xuanzang's real name should have appeared.

A piece of the carved text was missing.

It was probably caused by some debris hitting it just now.

The small piece that was chipped off fell to the ground and shattered into fragments.

The complete name and birth date could not be identified.

Only the character "Tang" could be seen.

"Tang... Xuanzang?"

Zhou Zhenguo froze in place.

Tang Monk, Tang Xuanzang, Tang Sanzang, and similar titles.

As a native Chinese, he was certainly very familiar with them.

Although Zhou Zhenguo knew that Xuanzang was a Dharma name, and Sanzang actually referred to the entirety of Buddhist scriptures.

Monks who understood the Three Baskets were revered as "Master of the Three Baskets."

And Tang referred to the "Tang" of the Great Tang of the East.

The so-called Tang Monk, Tang Xuanzang, Tang Sanzang, strictly speaking, was a form of "self-introduction."

A monk from the Great Tang of the East.

A monk from the Great Tang of the East, whose Dharma name was Xuanzang.

A monk from the Great Tang of the East, who understands the "Three Collections."

This Master Xuanzang should just happen to have the surname Tang, hence this strange coincidence.

Speaking of which, he didn't call himself "Master Xuanzang" just because his surname was Tang, right?

This monk is quite the player.

Tang Xuanzang, this codename is quite interesting.

"What Tang Xuanzang?" Chu Chongtian asked.

"Nothing," Zhou Zhenguo replied.

There was no need to specifically mention such a thing.

As they spoke, figures moved at the doorway, and Tang Luo had already returned.

He smiled, showing no signs of injury.

Killing Jack the Ripper, this Corrupted Abomination, had granted him merit power, which he used for healing.

Tang Luo's strength limit, without affecting his injuries, had increased from 6% to 8%.

Of course, Tang Luo would "smile."

In reality, the recovery of injuries is not a constant process.

The initial consumption is not too great, but as recovery progresses, the merit power required will significantly increase.

After reaching a certain level of recovery, it will begin to decrease again.

It's somewhat like a relatively smooth parabola.

"Master..."

Zhou Zhenguo and Chu Chongtian stepped forward.

"Open the stone coffin and let's return."

Tang Luo said.