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Moreover, he seems to have a hidden ability: during battle, he can enrage the "protagonist," causing the opponent to go mad.
He certainly didn't do it on purpose; he just wanted to improve his own Free and Unfettered Wind Control as well. He absolutely didn't mean to look down on the other party.
His move was extremely risky, as he abandoned both offense and defense, walking a tightrope above boiling lava. A single misstep would mean instant death. The enraged Half-Bottle Immortal Vinegar wouldn't hold back; if things went wrong, Xiaona would prematurely pull him back to the main world, causing the trial to fail and all his previous efforts to be wasted.
Ling Yun was highly focused, so he did something.
He put his hands behind his head, because at this moment, Half-Bottle Immortal Vinegar knew that he couldn't keep up with his speed, so he simply stopped running and stood still to attack him.
Ling Yun twisted his waist and hips to dodge his hands that were swinging left and right, and the scene suddenly became inexplicably comical.
"grass!"
The surging aura repelled Ling Yun. Half-Bottle Immortal Vinegar slapped his Baihui acupoint on the top of his head, and a scarlet aura shot straight into the sky. The clear sky was covered by dark clouds, and there were faint flashes of lightning.
From Ling Yun's perspective, the man's combat power began to fluctuate violently, the "S+" mark began to flash continuously, and a grayish-white "SS" mark appeared and disappeared, but ultimately could not be broken through.
Half a bottle of divine vinegar, his eyes rolled back, veins bulged, and his face contorted in a ferocious expression, no longer resembling his previous gentle and dignified demeanor.
boom!
The ground cracked again, and Ling Yun only saw a dark shadow coming. He subconsciously took a step to the left, but was still hit by the shadow's palm wind.
"Pfft!" Ling Yun bent over, spitting out a mouthful of foul blood, and his body flew backward dozens of meters away.
He smashed through obstacles and rolled outside the manor, gazing up at the azure sky.
【Master, you can't do that anymore, it's too dangerous!】
"Nana, I feel like I was just a little bit short, just a little bit short."
[It's my fault, Master. I shouldn't have reminded you to create your own martial arts... No, if Master puts yourself in danger again, Xiao Na will forcibly take you away from here!]
"Give me another chance, Nana, just one more time."
Ling Yun stood up, clutching his aching lower abdomen. Meanwhile, the half-bottle of "divine vinegar" in the manor burst forth again, carrying an unparalleled murderous aura. Combined with the dim sky, it looked as if a demon god had descended upon the world.
"No, which one of us is the villain?!"
Ling Yun elegantly rolled up his sleeves. He could already sense that if he used Half a Bottle of Divine Vinegar again, he would be able to break through to the Free and Easy Wind Realm!
As the shadowy figure attacked, Ling Yun restrained his restless hands. His mind was incredibly clear, and he followed his instincts, taking each step with meticulous planning and effortless grace. He didn't need to pay much attention to his movements as he deftly countered the opponent's attacks in this desperate situation.
"That's it, that's it... that's the feeling!" Ling Yun took a sudden step, his speed increasing again. This time, no matter what, Half-Bottle Immortal Vinegar couldn't touch the hem of his clothes.
Then, he gave up dodging, faced his opponent, and kept retreating while continuously unleashing the Six Meridian Divine Sword with both hands.
Shaoshang Sword, Shangyang Sword, Zhongchong Sword, Guanchong Sword, Shaochong Sword, Shaoze Sword!
With all six meridians activated, even a half-empty bottle of immortal vinegar felt immense pressure in this state. Ling Yun's figure was right in front of him, but he could never quite catch up with him.
"rat!"
Half a bottle of divine vinegar clasped his hands together to form a triangle, and the countless Sanskrit characters wrapped around him quickly converged away.
He stretched out his hands towards Ling Yun, unleashing the full power of his Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, cultivated to its peak, like a missile with a precise positioning system flying towards the retreating Ling Yun.
Xiao Na's heart was in her throat as she watched the game; she was ready to pull Ling Yun away at any moment.
Ling Yun was full of confidence in his exceptional talent at LV5, and this formidable ability did not disappoint him.
Six Meridian Divine Sword, Returning to Simplicity!
He flicked his six fingers in quick succession, forcefully forcing the unleashed Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill to a standstill. Then, his figure flashed, appearing behind Half-Bottle Immortal Vinegar.
The man turned around abruptly and saw Ling Yun throw a punch at him from behind.
This punch was unremarkable, with almost no trace of any martial arts technique, yet it carried a terrifying power capable of destroying him hundreds of times over!
He created a peerless martial art that transcends the distinction between different martial arts styles. It integrates internal energy, fist techniques, finger techniques, and more, along with Ling Yun's understanding of the principle that "no moves are better than moves." With just one punch, it surpasses the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms countless times!
The loud explosion sent the animals in the forest scattering in all directions, and the birds took flight, too afraid to look back.
Ling Yun stood there calmly. He had not gone through seclusion and had grasped the martial art he created in an instant, but he still needed to hone it to improve.
But... that's enough. His strength has broken through the barriers of the world, reaching SS-level. Opponents who previously required him to fight to the death can now be killed with a single punch. Even if Half-Bottle Divine Vinegar has the ability to revive, it would only mean he'd be on the verge of death again after being fully healed.
Half a bottle of "divine vinegar" lay on the ground, barely breathing. His internal organs were all shattered, and he was only clinging to life by his powerful internal energy.
"You... are already the number one person in China."
A smile appeared on the face of the man who had been drinking half-bottle of vinegar, and his eyes returned to their normal light, though he spoke somewhat haltingly.
Ling Yun squatted down beside him, and Half a Bottle of Divine Vinegar struggled to grasp his hand, holding it tightly with his last bit of strength: "I have no regrets in dying!"
"I can save you."
“No need…” Half-bottle of Immortal Vinegar said in a low, husky voice, revealing a bright smile. “I have learned a hundred martial arts, and I have become obsessed with the creations of my predecessors. I am afraid that I will never be able to create my own martial arts in my lifetime… But you have done it, and you have shown me the way.”
"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening. Lingyun, we... will meet again someday..."
His hand loosened and fell heavily to the ground. At that moment, thunder finally roared in the sky, and heavy rain poured down.
Ling Yun stood up, looked at the heavy rain in the sky, and sighed softly.
"No, if you die, and Juxian Manor is destroyed by the two of us, where am I supposed to find shelter from the rain!"
Chapter 294 Perfect Return
The following evening, a man and a horse arrived outside the Suzhou Imperial Palace.
The commander of the Imperial Guard personally escorted Ling Yun back to his palace. After the young man returned, he announced that he would be going into seclusion for a while and that no one should call him unless something really serious happened.
After Half-Bottle of Divine Vinegar died in battle, Ling Yun received two messages about plundering.
One is him, and the other is Guo Jing, who learned the truth through Ling Yun's introduction and retired to his hometown. The number of "protagonists" he plundered has reached 19. His [Heart of the Villain] has been upgraded to LV5, with a 50% chance of triggering a critical hit and a critical hit multiplier of 6-10 times. His [Space Ring] has also been upgraded to LV3, and the space inside has become 100 cubic kilometers.
He did not give his self-created peerless martial arts any other name, but still called it "All Rivers Run into the Sea". Apart from the extraordinary Meteor Blade Technique and the Free and Easy Wind Riding, all other martial arts had dissipated. His casual strikes were all far more powerful than before.
This seclusion lasted for a full month. During that time, apart from eating and sleeping, he only had to fulfill his duties with the concubines who came to serve him every night. He spent the rest of his time honing his skills.
Especially the Heavenly Child Granny; Ling Yun could never help but chuckle whenever he saw her tsundere expression.
A month later, it had been eleven months since he transmigrated here, and he only had a little over a month left to stay.
He has done everything he could; China is now in his hands. All that remains is to expand into other countries and continents.
Ling Yun wasn't interested for the time being. With two days left before returning, Ning Zhongze successfully gave birth and was safe.
This is Ling Yun's first daughter. She was born with an E+ level of combat power. Even if Ling Yun doesn't personally teach her martial arts, she will be comparable to the peak four-person group in the future.
The daughter's name is Ling Muzi.
After being a stay-at-home dad for two days, Ling Yun told the women that he was leaving. That night, the women cried their eyes out and even tried to seduce him, resulting in a huge fight.
The next morning, Ling Yun's figure vanished from the dragon bed as if out of thin air.
[Task completed, rating: Excellent]
[Reward: "Handsome and Charming" and "Affinity with Beauties" are upgraded to LV5 and merged into "Natural Affinity." Normal female characters will maintain "Infatuation" with their master, and normal male characters will never fall below "Admiration (or Love)." If a female character's combat power far surpasses the master's, she will at least maintain "Like," and will not initiate attacks against the master.]
[Bonus Reward: Due to your outstanding performance in this mission, "Ink White" has been upgraded to a Spirit Weapon. With careful nurturing, it can cultivate a sword spirit to accompany you in battle!]
[Remaining cooldown for the Multiverse Plunder: 60 days]
To be honest, Ling Yun was quite satisfied with this reward. Even if he encountered fantasy or immortal worlds in the future, those powerful women would not take the initiative to attack him, and would likely even protect him if he was in danger.
However, he doesn't want to be a kept man; improving himself is the only way forward!
His strength can now be said to be at the top of the main world. Even if those immortal cultivation sects reappear, he alone, with the Black White sword in hand, could probably sweep them all away.
However, the cooldown period for the Multiverse Plunder had actually increased from seven days to sixty days! This was completely unexpected. After asking Xiaona, he learned that it was because the cooldown time would increase with the difficulty. And if he were to enter the next world with his current strength, he would likely face a cooldown period of up to half a year afterward.
He sat on the sofa in the Su family's living room, and the year he had experienced in the martial arts world faded away as he returned to the main world, much like watching a movie.
It's not that he didn't remember, but rather that the memories were downplayed, allowing them to regain dominance in his mind regarding the main world.
Today is noon on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Yesterday, he used his mind control to carry Grandpa Su away. Liu Qiuhua was taking a nap, and Su Jinyao and Su Qingya went to the company. The male bodyguards outside had all been replaced by women, and the lobby was empty.
He stood up, rubbed his face, and headed towards Liu Qiuhua's bedroom...
The next morning, a middle-aged man was awakened from his sleep.
He scratched his head, feeling that last night's dream was incredibly real, as if he had experienced it himself.
In his dream, he actually entered the game he created more than ten years ago. He practiced his skills to the extreme, but was still defeated head-on by a young man named Ling Yun.
In his dream, he didn't know who Ling Yun was, but when he woke up, he remembered that this was the son of Chairman Su. Although he had concealed his identity well, this young man seemed to really like his game and had interacted with him before.
Just then, the phone rang; it was a colleague from the studio calling.
"Old Guo, YaYun Group is going to allocate a small amount of money to us, saying it's to invest in our next game!"
His colleague's excited voice reached his ears, and Guo Lei instantly jumped out of bed, his voice trembling slightly as he asked, "How much?"
"A small goal! Not only will our current 'Heroic Legend' game fully recoup its costs, but we'll also have enough start-up capital for our next game!"
Guo Lei took a few deep breaths to make sure he wasn't dreaming before suppressing his excitement and asking, "Did they say why?"
"This...it's said to be the young master's idea, and he asked me to pass on a message to you."
"What did you say?" Guo Lei's heart was pounding, as if he sensed something was wrong.
He said, "Thank you for the battle."
The phone fell onto the bed, and Guo Lei sat there dumbfounded, refusing to respond to his colleagues' questions...
Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye. During these two months, Lingyun has been flirting with various women. Sometimes, when he is too lazy to deal with them individually, he will call them to the Su family compound to play cards all night.
Winter has arrived, and heavy snow has fallen in the capital. Although Lingyun is not cold, she put on a coat so as not to attract too much attention.
Perhaps accustomed to the long hair of martial arts worlds, he grew his hair a little longer and had it styled by a professional hairstylist. He wore a high-necked black wool sweater underneath a long black coat, which, combined with his tall and handsome appearance, caused girls to scream as he walked on campus and the street.
Even Leng Hanyan, the school beauty who always kept her distance from him, couldn't help but want to snuggle into his arms several times. Unfortunately, Ling Yun seemed to be doing it on purpose, always managing to avoid physical contact with her, which made Leng Hanyan complain a lot at home.
Hearing her adopted daughter mention Ling Yun again, Shen Qian, who had already consummated her relationship with him and secretly met with him countless times, laughed and said, "Why are you putting on such a cold face with him? Men all like gentle women who only take the initiative with him. You need to learn to change."
“He can’t change it…” Leng Hanyan muttered as she ate her food. “Anyway, he doesn’t lack women, so he can do whatever he wants.”
"Christmas is just around the corner, why don't you give yourself to him as a gift?" Shen Qian teased.
"cut."
Leng Hanyan chuckled, finished the last bite of rice in her bowl, and got up to go back to her room, but Shen Qian called her back.
"Mom, is there anything else?"
"Help me wash the dishes! I've raised you until you're over 20, and you just eat and leave every day, is that it?!" Shen Qian said irritably, hands on her hips.
Leng Hanyan blushed and silently cleaned up the dishes, but her adoptive mother's words were imprinted in her mind and wouldn't go away.
Chapter 295 Christmas Eve [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
After returning from the world of martial arts, Ling Yun cherished his relatively peaceful urban life even more.
Even though the cooldown for [Multiverse Plunder] had ended, he didn't rush to enter. Instead, he planned to wait until after New Year's Day at home to spend more time with the women of the main world.
As far as they were concerned, they had never left, but Lingyun didn't know how long it would take to see them again.
He hasn't been idle these past two months. Although he hasn't discovered a new "protagonist," he has a feeling that the great era to come is not far off.
He spent some time first using mind control on Dong Tai and Chang Zhengde, and then, through their positions, visited and controlled figures from many other countries.
It can be said that because the main world is modern enough, he can control the world much faster than in the martial arts world.
After doing all this, he didn't interfere with any rules, but quietly returned to the capital to continue his comfortable life.
After returning this time, the three Su women tacitly stopped taking their medication, all in order to conceive Lingyun's child as soon as possible.
But as the saying goes, "a chance encounter can lead to unexpected success," and no matter how hard Ling Yun tried, the three Su women's bellies remained empty. Ling Yun, having experience in the world of martial arts, knew his abilities were sound, and the three women even went to the First Hospital for examinations, seeking advice from the hospital's director, Lu Qi.
"Well...it actually depends on many factors."
Lu Qi spoke haltingly, her face flushed, and her legs were off the ground.
Liu Qiuhua sat to the side with her two daughters, listening attentively.
"Xiao Lu, are there any problems with the medical reports for the three of us?"
"No, Aunt Liu, you are all in good health. It's naturally difficult for women in China to conceive. Don't put too much pressure on yourselves. Doing some aerobic exercise and relaxing might help a lot..."
"Thank you, Dean Lu. However, I'll let you verify the practicality of this theory."