Chapter 129
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Chapter 129: Enlightenment!
The wild wind howled, and the rain lashed against the trees in the pitch-black night.
The sky appeared overcast, and the city was thrown into disarray.
The immense Gravity of Darkness swung its gigantic tentacles, bringing them down with violent force, as if aiming to obliterate the tiny hunter.
Mu Ling, drenched in blood, lifted her gaze to the unfolding scene.
Despite the immense agony in her body, an unexpected calm settled in her heart.
And then,
a transformation took place.
A black radiance enveloped her body, causing her previous attire to vanish, replaced by a black dress that was more daring and revealing, showcasing her graceful limbs, delicate collarbones, and fair abdomen.
The black dress was both luxurious and stunning, perfectly enhancing Mu Ling’s natural aura.
Yet, this was not the most striking or significant change.
“Boom!”
The massive tentacle, possessing enough power to flatten buildings, crashed down with tremendous force, only for a black meteor to soar into the sky, evading the deadly attack effortlessly.
“Probability · Fallen Angel” is now fully activated.
At first, Bai Yan had no intention of using the “Seven Days” skin.
After all, using them now would only make them a one-time trump card. Once there was an opportunity to make them permanent, it would be an incredible gain!
However, the situation left him with no choice.
At the very least, he had to overcome the current hurdle.
Six black feathers, crafted with divine artistry, radiated a mesmerizing beauty, belonging to the fallen angels from another realm.
The girl floating in the sky was no longer the cold, unfeeling hunter she once was, but a mythical figure, exuding an irresistible charm and beauty unlike any mortal.
“My injuries are completely healed…”
Through the black “Nyx’s Cover,” Mu Ling stared at her now even whiter palm, sensing a potent and purely negative energy.
So powerful, so overwhelming, so soothing…
Although her physical strength had noticeably diminished, if she could harness this newfound power, her speed and explosiveness would reach new heights.
The yin energy seemed to have granted her an even clearer mind, deepening her understanding and awareness in this moment.
Mu Ling suddenly felt something amiss.
She calmly raised the black sword in her hand and noticed that its blade was covered in cracks, on the verge of shattering.
She froze.
The weapon that had been by her side for so long had finally reached its breaking point… it could no longer endure.
Mu Ling sank into thought.
Yes, the true meaning of the hunter’s glory was never about vengeance.
As the Savior had said, she had merely regained the hunter’s glory, and from now on, she had to step into an entirely new path.
With a calm expression, she released her grip, letting the black sword fall from the sky, breaking apart and vanishing without a trace.
“Thank you,” she spoke softly as she bid farewell to her old companion.
Then, with a gesture, she brought her hands together.
A blade made purely of yin energy appeared before her chest, resembling the flowing darkness of the night sky.
“Hmm…this is my ‘Night Slashing Sword’.”
As soon as she summoned it, Mu Ling recognized its true name.
It was a weapon formed from yin energy, shaped like the stars in the night, slender and around one meter long.
Though lighter and smaller than her previous Night Blade, it possessed an even stronger, purer killing force!
“How dare you fly in the sky, daring to offend the presence of the master?”
Mr. Mystery spoke calmly as he commanded the Gravity of Darkness.
The enormous tentacles once more swayed and moved.
Naturally, they did not target the nimble Mu Ling but instead aimed at the bus that had narrowly escaped the previous attack!
It was an obvious replay of an old strategy.
“Considering the vast distance, how will you decide? Even with such strange changes…”
Deep Blue World!
Time froze in an instant.
Mu Ling’s form blurred as she sped downward, surpassing her previous speed.
The wings made of yin energy granted her unparalleled swiftness!
In the blink of an eye, she had already lightly pushed the bus away.
As time resumed and the giant tentacles descended, Mu Ling was no longer in Mr. Mystery’s line of sight.
“Hmm?”
He was slightly startled and turned around, only to find the transformed girl had somehow appeared behind him!
“You!”
Mr. Mystery uttered one word before his vision spun, and Mu Ling stood behind him, calmly holding her new “Night Slashing Sword.”
How had she moved behind me?
Once again, he was reborn from the ashes, but before Mr. Mystery could recover, his body was torn apart once more.
Within mere moments, he had been struck numerous times.
The hits were invisible and impossible to perceive.
Not only had time been frozen, but the speed itself was incomprehensibly fast…
How many times was I actually hit?
The Gravity of Darkness roared as its tentacles crashed down again, recklessly disregarding Mr. Mystery’s safety.
Mu Ling simply stood, unbothered, gazing ahead with a calm expression, unaffected by the chaotic onslaught.
“Too slow.”
She transformed into a jet-black streak of light and shot toward the sky!
The black light swirled around the colossal creature’s body, and the monstrous being instantly erupted in blood, howling in agony and fury!
“Ah!”
Its deep, resounding roar echoed as it desperately tried to regenerate, yet it couldn’t match the speed of the small figure it pursued.
Despite being the size of a small hill, the creature was shattered completely, its blood spilling like a waterfall.
The tentacles squirmed as they lost their life force.
Mu Ling stood once more on the ground, her beauty radiating eerily in the darkness.
Even after dismantling a terrifying giant by herself, her body remained spotless, not a drop of blood staining her flawless, delicate skin—she was perfection incarnate.
The Night Slashing Sword she held shimmered with yin energy, sparkling like the Milky Way in the night sky.
“Half of the yin energy has already been consumed… Fortunately, ‘Nyx’s Cover’ is absorbing the surrounding yin energy slowly. Without it, the outbreak period would have been too brief.”
Mu Ling assessed her situation, noticing that Mr. Mystery had risen again.
He stared at her with indifference.
“Could this guy really be unkillable?” Mu Ling mused, considering potential weaknesses in her opponent.
[Nightsaber, he is not truly immortal.]
[Mr. Mystery’s abilities include devouring, merging, splitting, grafting… In truth, he is a collective life form led by ‘Abner Augustus’ as a ‘consciousness tower.’ He extends his lifespan by devouring similarly fanatical followers, and what you see before you is only half of Mr. Mystery’s life.]
Mu Ling chose not to ask about the whereabouts of the other half of Mr. Mystery’s life.
She only knew one thing: if she continued to kill, the moment of his total destruction would eventually come.
The next moment, Mr. Mystery’s body shattered once again.
——
She was simply too powerful.
This transformed hunter girl was far stronger than him.
This could not continue.
Abner’s body shattered again, and his flesh was in disarray, but he was thinking of countermeasures with a calm mind.
Even when cornered, he maintained a cool and rational approach. This was the key to why Abner, despite lacking a “Crown” level, had been able to successfully grow the Black Star Faction in Tatsumi City for so many years, always evading the law.
Now, it seemed that he had no choice but to unleash all of his trump cards.
Even “He” would have to be brought into the fray.
The other half of himself was being relentlessly destroyed by “Profligate”.
The “Profligate” over there was even more powerful, and victory seemed impossible. Simply holding on was already a victory.
If he did not act now, all of his past efforts would be for nothing.
Whether it was a Night Watcher from the Demon Hunt Agency, a follower of the Pastor, or others hiding in the city, they all awaited the Black Star Faction’s downfall.
They were nearing.
Once they arrived, his former self would be completely defeated.
A dire situation, a truly dire situation.
But Abner believed that this was a trial from above, and as long as he could endure, he would truly be reborn.
As he had said before, he would certainly win. What they lacked, compared to him, was faith.
“The great Chaos Star!”
“I am willing to burn my own soul!”
“Please grant me greater power to demonstrate my loyalty to you!”
In an instant, Abner seemed to perceive it—the massive black planet in the sky, behind the moon…
It opened its eyes and gazed upon him.
“It” responded to his prayer.
“Hahaha!”
With a sudden, manic laugh, Mr. Mystery’s body erupted into black flames.
Mu Ling could feel his strength surge!
Moreover, it had become overwhelmingly powerful!
It appeared he was approaching the Crown level!
Still, she pressed on with her high-speed attacks, striking Mr. Mystery with the Night Slashing Sword, only to find her strikes blocked by an invisible force.
“What is this?” She furrowed her brow.
Mr. Mystery, or Abner, produced a gray cube from his pocket.
It was a Civilization-level Relic, one of Abner’s trump cards.
The cube glimmered, emitting dazzling light as black tentacles erupted from all around, seeking to ensnare Mu Ling’s divine form.
This was the same technique used against the “Emperor”.
Though it had failed then, Mu Ling at this moment was nothing like the “Emperor”.
Abner spoke with calm determination:
“The difference between us lies in the ‘enlightenment’ of our faith… and this will be your downfall!”
His soul burned with ferocity, approaching a terrifying realm beyond death.
When the soul was completely consumed, everything would vanish, returning to the void.
