Ling Yun walked a few steps to the vicinity of the wing, lay down on it, and looked down at the row of turbine engines, each about five meters in diameter. All the engines were intact. The panoramic view showed the huge engine and complex fuel system inside through the stopped alloy fan blades. Even Ling Yun, a layman, could tell that the plane was normal.
The sensory power silently penetrated the surface of the engine, and Ling Yun's expression immediately turned strange. He already had a hunch, otherwise he could have detected the engine malfunction directly from inside the cockpit. Sure enough, it wasn't a problem with the engine itself. Under the all-pervasive detection of his microscopic senses, a subtle and strange energy fluctuation was attached to the engine. Although it was so subtle as to be almost imperceptible, the energy fluctuation contained immense power, and it was this power that forcibly stopped the engine from rotating.
Ling Yun was taken aback. He had already opened his Eye of Illusion and naturally sensed that the energy fluctuations were coming from the ground where the plane was rapidly falling. Stopping the engine of a powerful plane from turning at an altitude of 10,000 meters was a feat that no ordinary person could possess. At the very least, it was the work of a super strong person, and not just any ordinary super strong person.
Although the energy fluctuations were subtle, they were merely for the purpose of maintaining the aircraft's stealth. This unfamiliar power was actually quite crude and violent, but it wasn't a mental force field; rather, it was another form of supernatural ability, somewhat like the berserker Ling Yun encountered in Hong Kong, but far more powerful.
However, the berserkers who appeared in Hong Kong, including Maxima and others, were not the most powerful berserkers. Strictly speaking, the berserker race was not wiped out; the truly powerful berserkers still remain in the extreme cold, they will not come out, nor can they.
Clearly, the enemy lurking on the ground was a powerful figure that Ling Yun was relatively unfamiliar with.
Ling Yun initially thought it was a vampire. James had sent a contact signal before being thrown off the plane, and Ling Yun did not stop him. Now it seems that the vampire's distress call may not be for its own kind. Considering James's mutation, Ling Yun roughly understood the situation.
He could directly sever these energy fluctuations and get the engine running again, but the plane had already begun to lose balance. Even if the engine could be restored, it would probably be difficult to fly back onto the track, because the inertia generated by gravity is hard to overcome. An airplane is not a flight technique that can freely turn, accelerate, and decelerate.
In addition, Ling Yun was also worried that the other party might have other forceful methods. Since they were determined to keep the people on the plane, it would be a real shame to disobey these dark creatures.
A fierce glint flashed in Ling Yun's eyes, revealing a strong killing intent. He was quite anxious at the moment, as he couldn't get the message out to the Superpower Headquarters, and there were also dark creatures causing trouble in the shadows. It seemed that the Holy Light he had learned from Chen Jiaxuan would have to come in handy.
He flicked his finger, sending out more than a dozen silver orbs that struck each engine precisely, instantly shattering the energy fluctuations. Without the force of obstruction, the engines roared violently, and the alloy fan blades spun rapidly.
It wasn't that Ling Yun wanted to get the plane airborne again, but the huge heat wave emanating from the engine reminded him that because the engine was stuck, it was actually spinning in idling, which meant it was getting hotter and hotter. If this continued, the consequences would be disastrous, and the plane might explode in mid-air before it even crashed.
The plane's descent slowed for a moment, but it only regained its balance; the descent itself did not change. The pilot in the cockpit was both surprised and relieved, and hurriedly pushed the landing gear stick. However, his face then showed even greater disappointment. Because the descent speed had been too fast, the landing gear stick could play a very small role and had in fact failed. The plane's crash was inevitable.
A gentle yet powerful force suddenly enveloped the entire aircraft, slowing its meteoric rise. Simultaneously, the engine's power caused the plane to float downwards in the air like a balloon.
Ling Yun's face paled for a moment. Although he had become a super strong person, he still felt a little strained using telekinesis to stop the plane from falling at full speed. However, as the energy in his body surged out, the feeling of exhaustion lasted for less than a second before he became energetic again.
Ling Yun then quickly left the wing, opened the cabin door, and returned to the cabin. Xia Tian and the others were inside the cabin, sensing the strange changes in the plane and at a loss, when they saw him return and hurriedly went to greet him, asking, "How is the situation? Should we parachute out immediately?"
While continuing to operate his mental energy field, constantly adding levitation power to the plane to slow its descent, Ling Yun shook his head and said, "Not for now. We should be able to land safely, but the plane can't fly anymore. There are enemies waiting for us on the ground. The engine malfunction was their doing."
"What kind of enemy? Did you see them? Are they reinforcements for that vampire?" Xia Tian asked, his brows furrowed with worry. He had experienced the power of vampires firsthand; James alone had almost sent him to hell. If there were even more powerful dark creatures, then his group might have just escaped one wolf's den only to fall into another.
“I didn’t see them.” Ling Yun shook his head. “But they should be vampire reinforcements, though not necessarily their own kind.”
"The plane's descent has slowed down!" Lingling exclaimed with a mixture of surprise and delight as she glanced out the window. The others followed her gaze and, sure enough, the plane seemed to be supported by something, descending slowly, and the distant scenery gradually became clearer again.
"How did you do that, Ling Yun?" Chen Jiaxuan asked.
Ling Yun recounted what he had done in a casual manner, but this time, the crowd wasn't particularly surprised. It wasn't that they weren't excited, but rather that Ling Yun had given them so many surprises that everyone was numb to it. It was as if there was nothing Ling Yun couldn't do; he was simply a god.
"Is this guy even human?!" Chen Jiaxuan and Xia Tian thought to themselves.
Yun is indeed an invincible hero, truly worthy of admiration. Su Bingyan and Li Lingling thought the same thing.
“If we land, we’ll likely be surrounded by the enemy,” Ling Yun said. “Judging from the energy fluctuations of the shielding engine, the creatures attacking us are high-level dark beings. None of you except me can deal with them, which is why I’m doing everything I can to protect the plane. Besides you few, there are also many ordinary people on board, and we must ensure everyone’s safety. If the plane is destroyed, we’ll be unable to move an inch. When we land, I will use a barrier to hide the plane. Unless it’s a critical moment, please don’t come out. I’ll handle anything that happens outside.”
"Ling Yun, the way you're saying this makes me seem useless," Xia Tian said with a wry smile. "I'm at least stronger than those few. Let me go out with you. Even if I can't help, I can still deal with a few small fry. At least I'm a strongman at the level of a lieutenant."
"Ling Yun, I can help too. I don't need your protection. Dark creatures are most afraid of holy light. I should be the main force in the fight." Chen Jiaxuan reluctantly puffed out her proud little chest.
“Yun, I’m inside the plane. My combat ability isn’t good. Going out would only be a burden to you. Not dragging you down is helping you.” Li Lingling hesitated for a moment before saying this.
Chapter 423 Werewolf
Su Bingyan glanced at Lingling. She was worried about letting Lingyun go out to fight the enemy on his own, but she really didn't have the strength to protect her beloved. And since even Lingling had said so, she could only say with a wronged tone, "Then I'll stay on the plane too. I'm really useless and can't help you with anything." Her tone was very sad.
Ling Yun shook his head and said to Chen Jiaxuan and Xia Tian, "You two stay on the plane too. The enemy's strength is beyond your imagination. If the difference in strength were similar, you might be able to help, but the difference is too great. I'm afraid I won't have time to take care of you. This is not the time to play the hero. What I want is for you to be safe, for you to be all here, unharmed, understand?"
The group fell silent, nodding quietly. Ling Yun's sincerity touched them, warming their hearts. This young man genuinely didn't want them to get hurt. Despite changing a lot, Ling Yun's simplicity remained unchanged.
Xia Tian gripped Ling Yun's shoulders tightly: "Brother, I know what to do. I'll lead everyone to hide, but you must also ensure your own safety, understand?"
Looking into Xia Tian's eager eyes, Ling Yun seemed to return to that afternoon when he fought alongside Xia Tian. He couldn't help but think of Xia Zhen again, and his heart was filled with both sorrow and passion. He held Xia Tian's hand back, said nothing, and just nodded heavily.
"Yun!" Su Bingyan and Li Lingling called out in unison, though they didn't say anything. Their deep, affectionate phoenix eyes spoke volumes.
Chen Jiaxuan pouted and muttered softly, "My Holy Light level can be of help, so why won't they let me out?"
Ling Yun looked at her; “Jiaxuan, if you were just an ordinary superhuman, then perhaps I would consider letting you help me, but you are not. You are the most promising young genius in the Arbitration Institute. I cannot let you be in any danger. Perhaps in the future, your achievements will be limitless, and you may even become the next Chief Arbitrator. The dark creatures are still rampant, and I must protect your safety, as well as Lingling and Bingyan. You are all very important people in my life, and I do not want you to be harmed in any way. Moreover, you are not idle on the plane. There are many ordinary people who need your protection. I want everyone to live safely, and I also need to ensure the normal operation of this plane. The battle here must be resolved quickly. I have other very important things to do.”
Chen Jiaxuan looked at him helplessly, and actually sighed: "Fine, I'll listen to you. You always have a set of reasons for what you say, which seem illogical at first glance, but somehow make sense. Ling Yun, thank goodness you're not my boyfriend, otherwise I'd be in trouble with you sooner or later."
She was about to continue rambling on when Ling Yun quickly stopped her: "Alright, stop it. You all need to get out of here. I need a little more time to set up the barrier. It should be ready before the plane lands."
Li Lingling and Su Bingyan practically kidnapped Chen Jiaxuan and took her away. Xia Tian winked at Ling Yun and followed them out. Even from a great distance, Ling Yun could still hear Chen Jiaxuan's high-pitched soprano voice: "Ling Yun, believe in the Lord with me. Those who believe in the Lord will have eternal life."
Ling Yun exhaled and then immersed himself completely in the panoramic view. His mental energy field slowly emerged from his body, then spread outward in a spherical shape, silently enveloping the entire aircraft in the spherical mental energy field in the blink of an eye.
From the outside, the plane looked as if it were encased in a giant balloon, with the silhouette of the plane vaguely visible inside the silver sphere. However, to those on the ground, the plane was still just a plane, but it suddenly appeared to be hovering in the air like a dragonfly, slowly descending. Xia Tian had instructed the pilots to shut down all the power systems, and even most of the electrical supply systems in the cabin, leaving only two small, separate spaces. One space was for the use and rest of the ordinary employees of the Sihai Group, and the other was for their core personnel.
Ling Yun stretched out his finger and gestured continuously in the void in front of him. With each tap of his fingertip, one after another, star-like points of light appeared. These were the most basic elements that constituted the barrier: structural points.
Structural points are all composed of energy and are not special in themselves, but the positions and shapes of structural points are different, and the barriers created by them are also very different.
After some thought, Ling Yun decided to create an isolation barrier modeled after the Skynet, one with the functions of invisibility, overlapping, and automatic regeneration. Such a barrier would be an extremely difficult test for superhumans, but for Ling Yun, it was a piece of cake. Having undergone so much training and mastered the two most unique barriers in the world, Ling Yun was already a well-deserved master of barriers, possessing countless superior and mysterious barrier data in his mind.
Almost without thinking, he drew intricate and dense light patterns in the void. Each pattern had at least hundreds of turning points and trajectories, like the masterpiece of the most imaginative abstract master. These light patterns would determine the function of the barrier. If a fight broke out later, it would be unable to protect Xia Tian and the others, so Ling Yun set up his most skilled barrier.
As soon as the light patterns appeared in the air, they vanished rapidly. Each time a light pattern appeared, the structural points moved frantically, repeating this process. The shapes of the structural points were now vastly different from their initial shapes, exhibiting a dynamic structural effect. It no longer appeared as a two-dimensional effect, but as a three-dimensional, constantly changing trajectory. If the light points were magnified countless times, one would discover that they were a wondrous world composed of countless orderly moving numbers.
If Xiaorou were here, she would be surprised to find that the structural points set up by Lingyun are very similar to the underwater barrier, or even exactly the same, with only minor differences. This is the advantage of Lingyun's super replication ability: he can record anything of value even if he can't learn it, and use it when needed.
The matrix-mode barrier possesses incredible functions and power. At least Ling Yun believes that in this world, apart from him and the World Spirit, no one can break it. This barrier is unique, and the World Spirit has already been sent to Hell by the Heavenly Eye.
The plane began to blur, then slowly became transparent, and finally disappeared into the air. This disappearance was not the concealment of light, but a true disappearance. No matter what kind of detection or scanning was used, it could not be detected. It seemed that the plane had unintentionally flown into another dimension and suddenly disappeared.