Almighty Genius

Chapter 1895 - 1469: Japanese Shikigami! (Part 2)

As they spoke, Qin Fang immediately leaped to Ji Xiang's side, gave a shout, and jumped right into the battle circle.Seeing Qin Fang join, Monk Wukong also reined in his Frenzy Staff Technique to prevent injuring an ally, given that the Frenzy Staff Technique was notorious for not distinguishing between friend and foe.

However, even though the Frenzy Staff Technique was restrained, the combined force of Qin Fang and Monk Wukong was overwhelmingly stronger than Monk Wukong fighting alone with his wildly swinging Frenzy Staff Technique.

The opposing grandmaster-level expert had been dragged on by Monk Wukong for so long that considerable True Qi and stamina were consumed. Although he was slightly better off than Monk Wukong, compared to Qin Fang, he was vastly outclassed.

Like Monk Wukong, Qin Fang launched into an open and powerful attack, unleashing a ferocious onslaught without regard for his own energy expenditure.

Wave after wave of relentless attacks swarmed the opponent like tides, without the slightest pause in between.

Nearly every punch and kick was a hard-hitting, straightforward assault, with the continuous sound of impacts ringing in one's ears, evoking a boiling blood sensation.

This time, Monk Wukong employed subtle techniques, with Qin Fang leading the attack while he stealthily waited for opportunities to launch sneak attacks from the side.

This way, he could seize the chance to recover some stamina while ensuring his own safety and thus better preserve his combat power.

As for Ji Xiang, he didn't hurry to make a move, instead leisurely roamed outside the battle circle, appearing to be merely an onlooker.

Yet ironically, the pressure he exerted on this grandmaster-level expert might have been even greater than that from Qin Fang or Monk Wukong.

"Baka!"

Qin Fang and his companions were clearly having a great time in the fight, but their opponent was evidently displeased.

Having lost one of his three comrades already subjected him to significant pressure, and now being besieged by three experts of comparable strength left him in grave danger, so how could he not be anxious?

However, now it was almost impossible for him to extract himself… he could only express his dissatisfaction through loud shouts.

Asking for help from the mid-stage grandmaster-level leader was out of the question, as he too was being held up elsewhere.

"Now, little one, attack..."

The angrier and more anxious one gets, the easier it is to reveal flaws, and Qin Fang was waiting for just such a fatal mistake to appear.

As soon as the grandmaster-level expert made an unintended slip-up, Qin Fang's eyes brightened, and he immediately issued an order to the little mink that had been staying in the shadows.

Swoosh~~

Almost as soon as Qin Fang finished speaking, the little mink transformed into a black shadow, swiftly launching an attack, its speed almost like a lightning-fast bolt.

"Huh?"

The grandmaster-level expert, being stronger than the one Qin Fang had previously killed, was naturally able to sense the threat from the little mink.

Almost as soon as the little mink moved, he sensed its presence, and his expression turned exceedingly grave, uttering a slight gasp of surprise.

"Baka..."

However, this person was extraordinary, and in this critical moment, his face displayed an extremely bizarre expression.

Then... this grandmaster-level expert decisively pulled out a small, pitch-black object from himself and fiercely smashed it onto the ground.

Bang~~

Before Qin Fang and his allies could react, the little object exploded on the ground, instantly spreading a thick, repulsive smoke.

"Retreat..."

This scene indeed caught Qin Fang by surprise, but he immediately sensed something was amiss, shouted in alarm, and simultaneously retreated rapidly.

Almost simultaneously, Monk Wukong also carried his Frenzy Staff and executed the Reed Crossing River Technique, swiftly retreating several meters in a straight line.

Ji Xiang, being outside the battle circle, naturally faced no threats and thus was relatively safe.

Only the little mink, due to its lightning-fast speed, couldn't retreat in time and directly passed through the smoke.

"Squeak~~~"

As the little mink passed through the smoke, it let out an unusual sound, as if encountering something terrifying.

"What's happening?"

Hearing the little mink's reaction, Qin Fang's face changed slightly. The little mink wasn't the Little Dragon and couldn't convey everything it perceived to Qin Fang.

However, judging by the little mink's response, there seemed to be something in the smoke that frightened it immensely...

"Old Qin, there's something wrong with this smoke..."

The commotion caused by the little mink was naturally noticed by others. Monk Wukong's expression also changed, and he solemnly informed Qin Fang.

The little mink, being a Snow Fox Ferret, was one of the most famous venomous creatures in nature, almost lacking any natural enemies.

Yet, even a Snow Fox Ferret was scared like this, which meant there must be something hidden in the smoke, and it was something extremely sinister.

"Little mink, return..."

Qin Fang nodded lightly, immediately called the little mink back, and saw it swiftly return to Qin Fang's shoulder.

However, at that moment, the little mink's body was trembling slightly, its tiny eyes filled with fear, as if truly terrified.

Seeing this, Qin Fang's expression turned much more serious, his gaze fixed on the smoke.

This smoke was evidently not from a ninja's smoke bomb, as the grandmaster didn't escape while it rose, but remained calmly on the side, recovering his elemental energy.

Nonetheless, this smoke wasn't entirely impenetrable, and as time passed, it gradually dissipated slightly, revealing what was hidden within.

The first thing Qin Fang and his companions saw was a pair of eerie green eyes, resembling ghostly flames.

Soon, the vague outline of a body also began to emerge...

Not only that, but this unknown creature seemed to be absorbing the mist, its body growing larger and larger...

Once the smoke was fully absorbed, the creature stood completely exposed before Qin Fang and the others...

Standing over two meters tall with a powerful build, its imposing strength was palpable... yet what was bizarre was that its head resembled a dog or wolf rather than a human!

"This... seems to be... the legendary... Shikigami?"

Seeing the creature gradually manifest, Qin Fang and Monk Wukong were both baffled, but Ji Xiang seemed to realize something, his expression grim as he stuttered out his words.

Ji Xiang, having spent considerable time in the international assassin circle, had heard rumors about some sinister things in the underground world.

In the underground world, when it comes to Japan, besides ninjas, there's another notable profession known as Onmyoji.

Onmyoji are a unique profession in Japan, believed to have the ability to communicate with the realm of spirits and summon powerful beings called Shikigami to fight.

Qin Fang had heard such tales before, thinking them to be mere legends, similar to the mythical gods of Ancient Dragon Country, unlikely to exist.

Yet surprisingly, before their eyes, stood a living Shikigami...

Ji Xiang was indeed correct, this seemingly conjured creature was a Shikigami, something Qin Fang's Scouting Skill confirmed without a doubt! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is the greatest motivation for me.)