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Little Biscuit: "Now...why does it not seem so cold anymore?"

After listening to Xiaobing's words, Gu Feng sensed it and indeed, the cold, eerie wind gradually dissipated, and the temperature began to rise slightly. However, this was not enough to prove that the ghost had left. One of the three people might already harbor the soul of a demon, capable of devouring the other three of them at any moment and causing them to perish!

He was highly focused, his eyes scanning them step by step.

"Gu Feng, what are you doing? It's making me uncomfortable." Shi Xin couldn't take it anymore.

Gu Feng said helplessly, "Hold on a little longer, I need to get confirmation!"

"Confirm?" the three of them shouted at the same time. "Confirm what?"

Gu Feng understood that if he didn't make things clear now, it would be difficult to put their minds at ease, so he said in a deep voice, "Among the four of us... one of us has been possessed by a ghost!"

"Huh?" they exclaimed in disbelief at the same time.

“How is that possible? We haven’t touched it at all!” Shixin asked.

"Yes, yes, it just suddenly got a bit cold, it's not that serious, is it?"

Xiaobing carefully pulled out a large stack of talismans from her pocket: "Besides... I still have these talismans on me, so that ghost shouldn't dare to attack me, right?"

Gu Feng was indeed surprised and doubtful. If they were possessed by ghosts, there was no reason why the talismans in their hands would have no effect at all. There were only two explanations: either they were just being paranoid and imagining things, or... these talismans had expired...

Gu Feng touched the money sword in his hand and handed it to them, saying, "You, each of you, touch it once!"

"You're crazy!" Shi Xin rolled her eyes at him, but still touched it with her hand. After all, this was not something to joke about, and it was completely understandable for Gu Feng to be cautious.

Then he handed it to Ah Mao, who grabbed the sword without hesitation and started rubbing it, looking like he almost wanted to lick it with his tongue.

Finally, it was Xiaobing's turn, and he nonchalantly grabbed it with his hand...

Am I really overthinking things?

Gu Feng shook his head strangely.

How strange!

Gu Yuehan, June 23, 8:54

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Volume 3, Chapter 70: Good and Evil (Part 1)

Just as Gu Feng was deep in thought, puzzled, he suddenly heard Shi Xin exclaim in surprise: "Nemesis!?"

Gu Feng froze for a moment, then turned around to look...

That's right, he was indeed his nemesis. He was still wearing the same martial arts uniform he had worn when he fought him that day. Although most of his face was hidden in the darkness, his figure and unique arrogant aura made it clear to everyone that it was him without even needing to look closely.

His sudden appearance caught Gu Feng off guard, and at the same time, he instinctively realized that his opponent had become stronger. His nemesis, like himself, had improved to a higher level compared to the time of that battle. A clear belief arose in his heart: "I am righteous, and they are evil!"

That's right, in addition to the original arrogance, the nemesis also possessed an aura... the aura of death!

A chilling aura of death!

Just like what I felt in the refrigerator this morning? Could it be him?

Even when a dead person is covered by a white sheet, an ordinary person can quickly sense that the aura emanating from their body is unusual—the aura of death! Many more people interpret the aura of death as the feeling of being in imminent danger, of being on the verge of death, and of being powerless to stop it. The suffocating aura of death emanating from Kexing was clearly a mixture of two. Not only could they be certain that the scent wasn't from a living person, but they also sensed an impending catastrophe…

A strange phenomenon occurred: the yellow stone slabs arranged in the ancient style around the racing mat suddenly shone brightly, and a magnificent and awe-inspiring power, targeting its nemesis, rushed down towards him like a torrent of water!

The entire dojo was filled with a yellow light, as bright as day, clearly demonstrating the power and authority of the righteous Taoist teachings.

Perhaps when Shi Xin first discovered her ghostly nemesis, she still had some doubts about whether it was really him, but now she was certain. The golden light illuminated his body, and a contemptuous smile appeared on his dark face. How ferocious, how terrifying!

Just like he doesn't care about anything, there's only one outcome for those who disobey him... death!

Even the magic array that activates on its own right now is the same!

His lips curled slightly upwards into a cruel smile, and then he reached out his hand...

For a moment, the mournful howls of ghosts filled the air, and a chilling aura burst forth from the nemesis's body, causing the air to freeze. Golden magical light continuously circled around the nemesis, but due to the disparity in power, it could not penetrate his body. After more than ten seconds, the nemesis, with his eyes tightly closed, clenched his fist...

A deafening roar shook the dojo, and unparalleled ghostly energy erupted the moment the nemesis clenched his fist. Not only did the golden light dissipate, but even the luminous stone slabs carved with strange symbols turned to ashes with this roar!

And all of this happened in just two gestures from the nemesis!

Gu Feng, oblivious to the bleeding ears from the deafening roar, was utterly stunned. Such destructive power emanating from a mere gesture? The true strength of his nemesis…

He felt a sense of confusion and powerlessness. A moment ago, he might have been complacent about his sudden increase in strength, but now... even if he fully unleashed the immense power within his body that he himself was unaware of, even a single gesture of his might not be enough to match it!

Although the three people behind her had covered their ears the moment of the explosion, Ah Mao Xiao Bing still screamed loudly in pain. Even the usually composed Shi Xin's face turned extremely pale due to pain and shock...

Although I've faced several life-threatening situations these past few days, tonight...

Our opponent is terrifying!

No wonder he exudes a suffocating aura of death the moment he appears; he is indeed so powerful that death is sealed the moment he sees someone!

Gu Feng felt a mix of emotions swirling within him. Because of this tiny bit of superpower, he had become so arrogant that he wanted to crush him with a single finger… Pride comes before a fall!

Damn ancient style!

Gu Feng mocked and cursed himself for a while, but time was of the essence, as his nemesis's deep and dark eyes were already fixed on him.

A cruel smile reappeared on his face, the kind of smile that signifies the other party's demise!

That feeling returned; a cool aura surged from the Azure Spirit Pearl in her abdomen, wandering aimlessly through her body. Instantly, the feelings of resentment, self-pity, and self-deprecation vanished, replaced by a calmness, a sense of purpose…

When you were invincible in the Sandao Society, I had the courage to challenge you. It's still the same now. You are strong, and I am strong... The outcome will only be determined after one side falls!

Gu Feng stood there with his hands behind his back, and at that moment, everything fell silent. The three people behind him simultaneously realized that Gu Feng gave them a feeling at this moment, a quality that was originally his own... He becomes stronger when faced with a strong opponent... The brave are invincible!

As his mind calmed down and his thoughts gradually became clearer, the Taoist incantations that Zheng Yangzi had taught him before leaving began to surface in his mind one by one. Perhaps he had memorized them by rote when he was listening, but now he was trying to understand them with his heart. It could be said that he was filtering each Taoist technique through his mind, and he had learned about seventy or eighty percent of the ancient style.

Ke Xing's slightly upturned lips seemed to carry a hint of mockery. With a flick of his wrist, a black ghostly aura shot straight towards Gu Feng's chest!

Before the three people behind him could even exclaim in alarm and warn him to be careful, Gu Feng had already swiftly formed a hand seal, creating a Tai Chi Bagua-shaped energy shield that completely protected his body.

Ke Xing seemed slightly surprised, but then, unwilling to give up, he launched another attack. He spread his fingers wide, and his body began to emanate a chilling, ghostly aura. Gu Feng thought in surprise, "Here we go again!"

The ferocious attack he used to destroy the rune array is about to be repeated!

Gu Feng calmly recited a string of incantations, then took out a stack of talismans from his body, the expiration date unknown, and scattered them into the air, his hands swirling in an arc.

Exorcising demons and monsters... Ten Thousand Talismans!

The talismans, like rabbits with their tails on fire, stretched straight towards their nemesis, leaving behind beautiful arcs of light along the way, like shooting stars piercing the night—a truly magnificent sight!

"My God!" Ah Mao exclaimed incredulously, "Am I watching a movie? This... uh... the special effects are way too over the top!"

"What?! What kind of time is this to be joking around?" Shixin scolded.

Xiaobing: "Don't worry, isn't Brother Feng in the lead now? That nemesis ghost is definitely dead."

Good and Evil 1

Gu Yuehan, June 25th, 7:46 AM

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Volume 3, Chapter 71: Good and Evil 2

The next moment, when the talisman touched the black ghostly energy around the nemesis's body, Xiaobing realized that he had been too happy. Perhaps the talisman really had expired, but a more accurate way to put it was that the nemesis was ridiculously strong!

Upon contact with the ghostly energy, the talisman instantly extinguished the spiritual fire on its body, and fluttered to the ground like a withered butterfly or scrap of paper. If you looked closely, you would see that the ink on the paper had completely disappeared for some reason, leaving only a piece of yellow paper!

Gu Feng's face was calm, as if he had known this would happen. The yin wind emanating from Ke Xing was even colder, causing the temperature in the dojo to drop by several degrees Celsius. It seemed that this attack would be even more powerful than the one that destroyed the rune array!

Shi Xin clenched her fists, which were dripping with cold sweat, and stared straight at Gu Feng. The scene of those talismans turning into powder in an instant still made her uneasy. If Gu Feng were not careful... would he also... be pulverized to pieces?

If she hadn't been so composed, she would have covered her face and been too embarrassed to look.

Gu Feng felt a chill run down his spine. Just imagine the immense, malevolent energy rushing towards him with a clenched fist! He quickly reviewed the Taoist techniques taught by Zheng Yangzi. Aside from the Tai Chi Shield, which was for defense, the others seemed primarily for offense. Taoism was about exorcising ghosts and subduing demons; defense was generally useless except in critical situations…

Gu Feng assessed the sturdiness of his body and knew that no matter how strong he was, he couldn't be as hard as stone. If he were to take a direct hit, he would either be shattered to pieces or have his limbs broken... The power of the Tai Chi Shield was limited; it was already comparable to the black energy that his nemesis had casually tossed out earlier, let alone the power he was using now, which was far stronger than the Destruction Rune Stone Array...

The nemesis's seductive, wicked smile was almost cold-blooded; if he were to clench his flailing fingers tightly just once... it would explode!

Complete annihilation, turning into a blood mist that leaves not even flesh and skin! After such a calamity, even the world's top jigsaw puzzle master couldn't piece together a single finger from the opponent's physical body!

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Gu Feng, and he seized upon it at the opportune moment…

He was now preparing for his final blow, all the power he was about to unleash concentrated around his body. Even the most powerful spells would not be able to harm him in the slightest. However... the moment he clenched his fist and launched the attack, all the power slammed into his opponent in an instant, and all his attention was focused on his opponent. At this moment, his defense should be at its weakest, and any lethal move could potentially harm him!

Gu Feng quickly connected the two Taoist techniques in his mind...

The ever-fierce and powerful Yang Yi Divine Finger, which subdues all demons!

A spiritual fire spell that leaps through the sky and annihilates all ghosts!

While the Yang Yi Divine Finger is extremely powerful, its attack range is only about one foot outside the arm!

Although the Spirit Fire Spell can reach a great distance, the damage it causes is extremely limited!

If we can combine these two methods, taking advantage of their strengths and protecting our own weaknesses, wouldn't that be perfect for this situation?

Gu Feng vividly remembered the embarrassing situation he had just faced when he tried to activate the Spirit Fire Spell. Whether he could even activate it was a problem, let alone merge it with the Yang Yi Divine Finger.

The difficulty is extraordinary!

At this point, he has no time to worry about anything else. Success or failure, life or death, all hinge on this one move. At most, he'll go to hell and apologize to his parents. It's just a pity that Shixin and the other two will have to go down with him!

Gu Feng glanced back at them with a hint of helplessness. Could this glance be their last?

He had to do everything he could to prevent it from happening, and the only way was to succeed in one strike!

Gu Feng began to ponder how to combine two completely different Daoist techniques into one and unleash them simultaneously. He didn't have much time left. His nemesis's disgusting face was completely enveloped in the Yin energy of evil, and no outline could be seen. But one thing was certain: as long as he wanted, he could activate it at any time. It was just a matter of strength!

It seems he did not underestimate Gu Feng. The long preparation time alone is enough to show that he is determined to exert his limit and kill with one blow, leaving no chance for his opponent to breathe!

Gu Feng used those precious four or five seconds to integrate the key points of the two Daoist techniques, and roughly devised an unnamed Daoist technique that he wasn't sure if it would work. Time was running out for him to experiment, and he was dumbfounded to find that his nemesis had already made his move...

He unleashed his full potential with the Netherworld Explosion Technique, a technique possessing immense, world-destroying power. After clenching his fist resolutely, he unleashed the lingering ghostly energy that had been accumulating for dozens of seconds, which hurtled towards its target with a speed several times faster than lightning... Gu Feng!

That force was terrifying; in an instant, it tore through the reinforced concrete dome of the dojo, like a raging black dragon freed from its restraints, about to show the world its magnificent destructive power!

Shi Xin, A Mao, and Xiao Bing, who were worried about whether Gu Feng could withstand the attack from his nemesis, were now blasted away by the huge shockwave. The talismans that Gu Feng had distributed on their bodies came loose on their own and disappeared without hesitation under the overwhelming dark power. The three of them felt as if they were weighed down by a thousand pounds, and their eardrums were almost perforated by the enormous pressure. The entire dojo was like an inflated balloon, which could explode at any moment. The glass had already shattered and exploded along with the window frame the moment the attack started, and the sound of shattering shook the sky!

In the instant they were thrown backward, they simultaneously saw a white beam of light pierce straight out from the black ghostly aura. Before they could see clearly, they were already stunned into disorientation, thinking they had imagined it...

The traditional Chinese style was a success!

In a fraction of a second, he saw the immense power begin to break outwards from around his nemesis. In the next fraction of a second, he had already prepared the Daoist technique that he had spent five seconds figuring out in his mind, a technique he wasn't sure if it would work. So... it could be said that the moment his nemesis was activated, Gu Feng was also activated. Everything went so smoothly that even he himself wondered if some god of fortune was protecting him, although he had previously dismissed such things.

With the power of the Yang Yi Divine Finger and the speed of the Spiritual Fire Curse, that unnamed Taoist technique, carrying all of Gu Feng's hopes, shot out towards its target!

Success or failure depends on you!