Several black phantoms suddenly materialized on Jani's body!

These phantoms seemed like Jani’s silhouettes, floating closely against his frame, as if several of his souls had flown out of his body, replicating his every move like inseparable shadows.

Just as Jani had envisioned, Fang Senyan and Luoni were indeed waiting for him around the corner.

However, before Luoni and Fang Senyan could even make a move, Jani launched his powerful ability first! Gale Burst Fist!

Just as Fang Senyan could have numerous fortuitous encounters, opportunities in the Nightmare Space were also distributed evenly among everyone. The powerful S-rank skill Jani possessed was the very source of his vibrant belief and overflowing confidence!!!

It must be known that the group pursuing Luoni at this time was actually two teams merged together. Many members had already returned while waiting for Luoni to emerge from seclusion, and another faction had recognized the terrifying existence of the Artifact, attempting to snatch the spoils from between the Queen of Blades and the Protoss—this splinter group was led by the woman Luoni once loved; her name was: Artemis!

And Jani’s ability to lead this current group as their team leader also relied on this powerful S-rank ability: Gale Burst Fist.

In an instant, Fang Senyan and Luoni’s vision went dark, and they felt as if they were being dragged into an extremely terrifying, massive vortex. Wind howled past their ears, and their vision was enveloped in an inky blackness where they couldn't see their own hands. The incomparably violent wind sounded like thousands of ropes, tightly binding their hands and feet, making it impossible to break free!

Then, Jani and the five terrifyingly bizarre black phantoms behind him simultaneously raised their hands to charge up! A sneer twisted his lips:

"Three seconds... enough time for me to kill you a hundred times over!"

But at this moment, something abrupt occurred that somewhat dampened Jani’s spirits. While charging up, the mysterious Contractor before him was still moving. Although the movement wasn't vigorous, the man managed to kick Luoni, who was beside him, sending him flying seven or eight meters away.

"Are you trying to bear Lord Jani's wrath alone? Hmm??" Jani became utterly enraged. In that instant, he threw at least several hundred punches, each one as magnificent and splendid as a comet streaking across the sky! The sounds of impact were incessant, pipi-pāpā. Moreover, the five afterimages behind him were also attacking furiously at the same time.

Watching his opponent seemingly reduced to merely defensive pipi-pāpā parries, Jani felt a surge of satisfaction. But in the next second, a premonition of ill omen struck him: this storm-like, dense barrage of attacks seemed to have absolutely no effect on the enemy!

Yes, Jani always trusted his instincts; he could be called a faithful disciple of ‘following his feelings.’ This feeling of his was not merely within the realm of perception; it was entirely innate, something like talent. It was precisely relying on this cheat-like intuition that Jani had managed to thrive.

So Jani immediately changed his attack pattern. He even paused deliberately before changing tactics, exposing a weakness. If the enemy possessed counterattack ability and chose to use it, this flaw would instantly transform into a vicious trap! However, Fang Senyan seemed to ignore this opening, merely raising his hands to shield his face, as if he had firmly resolved to defend to the very end.

Thus, after his pause, Jani immediately unleashed three thunderous punches!

Although these three punches lacked the previous frenetic flurry, they were clearly thrown after sufficient buildup. They landed with impact, undeniably producing dull, crisp cracking sounds. Furthermore, every punch’s momentum and trajectory carried an emotion of unparalleled rage, might, and torrential force.

And with every strike that connected, this emotion was violently driven into the opponent’s body!!

Fang Senyan, at this moment, resembled a silent punching bag, heavily pushed back several steps. Yet, his movements remained incredibly steady; there was absolutely no sign of imminent collapse. Jani couldn't help but feel agitated. The shadows behind him instantaneously retracted into his body like a long whale sucking in water, merging into one, letting out a piercing shriek, and then lunging savagely at Fang Senyan like a wild beast!

In that instant, the shadow gave the illusion that its entire body was covered in dark fangs. Anyone contaminated by it would face the terrifying fate of being savagely torn apart! Blood could be seen splashing wildly; where the shadow made contact, there was a vast expanse of bloody ruin!

But Fang Senyan remained silent, standing firm, giving the impression of a mountain range lying prone upon the earth—nothing could shake its existence... Have you ever heard a mountain moan from collapse? Have you ever seen a mountain crumble from fissures?

So, Jani’s premonition of disaster grew stronger. He clearly held the overall advantage, yet why did he feel as if he were standing on the edge of a precipice? He stared at the figure before him and had a deep, profound sense that, under the machinations of fate, they were both treading a single-plank bridge from which there was no return. One of them had to be forced off into the endless darkness below...

If not him, then it must be him!!

Jani’s breathing instantly grew heavy. The gauntlets on his fists began to glow again. He intended to wipe out everything, crush everything that dared stand in his way, with his Bombardment Straight Punch! There was nothing his fists couldn't accomplish.

The darkness entwining Fang Senyan finally vanished. The power of the S-rank skill was so immense that even Fang Senyan was held utterly immobile. At this point, Jani descended like an incredibly heavy Hercules transport aircraft, accompanied by a deep rumble and the crackle of a sonic boom. His fist was delivered directly toward Fang Senyan’s face, massive enough to seem like it was about to engulf his entire world!!

And then Fang Senyan was blasted flying by the punch.

Yet, a piercing, blood-red light flashed through the air, and some people even heard a cracking sound, like glass rapidly shattering! It was the agonizing groan of the rules of space! That light, that blood-red light, was sufficient to steal one's breath, render life and death insignificant, and turn back time!

Fang Senyan seized the moment his body regained mobility to launch a counterattack.

An effective counterattack!

Jani had hammered him relentlessly one hundred and thirty-seven times, and Fang Senyan returned the favor with a single sword strike!

The fierce strike of the Demonic Sword Apophis!

By this time, many members of the enemy team had rounded the corner, preparing to support Jani. They witnessed the pathetic sight of Fang Senyan being punched away, with several teeth flying out of his twisted, distorted mouth.

But before their cheers could escape, they simultaneously saw Jani’s other left hand severed cleanly at the wrist, floating lightly away. It didn't even seem to have time to spray blood before it rotated and tumbled in the air, as if still fondly embracing the freedom of the air, unwilling to yield to gravity, before it fell with a thud.

Then they saw Jani’s face contorted in shock! Followed by the hysterical scream as he clutched his severed wrist:

"Apophis! He's actually holding Apophis!!!! Ah!!!!"

The moment Fang Senyan unleashed that sword strike, his own condition was utterly pathetic, yet the consequence and deterrence delivered by that single strike were profoundly arrogant!!!!!

Perhaps some Contractors didn't know what Apophis was, but they could tell from Jani’s reaction that this thing must be incredibly formidable.

Thus, confusion erupted among them. Those who knew what Apophis was reacted in two ways: first, greed; second, fear. Those who didn't know Apophis were bewildered.

Perhaps this team’s error-correction ability was quite strong; they were only stunned for a second. But Fang Senyan seized that second and violently unleashed an item.

Yes, this thing was his ultimate life-saving artifact: the Dark Gold Leech!

Almost every time this item was used, it was intended as cannon fodder. Due to its attack carrying a powerful adhesive ability, any enemy struck by it would enter a state of slowed movement speed by 50%, lasting for 10 seconds, making it easy to restrain the enemy.

However, Fang Senyan was focused on its other ability: after being struck by the awakened Giant Leech, any subsequent bleeding effect suffered by the enemy within the next 60 minutes would have its duration extended by a full 200%!

And the current Luoni could generate astonishing amounts of bleeding damage in a short span of time!

Luoni, who had been kicked away earlier by Fang Senyan, reappeared beside Jani like a phantom, stabbing Jani twice in quick succession, and then he cloned himself again! The only previous drawback limiting Luoni’s cloning technique was his MP reserves. Now, supported by the Silver Team, Luoni's MP had surged, meaning this clone creation was entirely outside everyone’s expectations.

All eleven of Luoni’s clones simultaneously stabbed Jani viciously. Although each only dealt 10-25% of the main body's attack power, the resulting bleeding effects were undeniably potent!

In an instant, Jani gained a total of twelve hideous wounds, oozing thick blood, and these effects were further prolonged by the Dark Gold Leech’s 200% extension! Even more terrifying was that the healing suppression effect from Luoni’s Bloodied Weapon would stack with the healing suppression effect from the Demonic Sword Apophis! (To be continued. RQ)

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