Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

While it's impossible to determine how much this pseudo-human "Kong Han" shares with the shadow-type pseudo-humans he's seen before, if we assume they have a relatively high degree of similarity, and if "Kong Han's" body also possesses strong deformation capabilities, enabling it to split its own body open and devour large amounts of food in a manner similar to that of a shadow-type pseudo-human...

Therefore, the other party could very well hide a large number of these "collectibles" inside his body, achieving portable storage and even the effect of "only in, no out".

If this can be achieved, the opponent might also choose to win the "duel" by "collecting treasures".

For him, this is even a more reliable winning strategy than a "head-on confrontation".

Just as Lin Yu prioritizes finding the opponent's location, the opponent might also prioritize collecting the items on the field—unless he confirms that Lin Yu's efficiency and the value of the collected items are higher, this guy might not necessarily engage in a direct confrontation.

And after realizing this...

Lin Yu naturally wouldn't let the other party get what they wanted.

"I really didn't expect that it would be the challenger who chose to 'avoid the fight' first..."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, then began to use his mental power to further search for the other party's location.

Although Lin Yu has not yet discovered the other party's exact location, he is certain that this is not because the other party is outside his perception range.

Based on the "vacuum zone" of his collection and the fleeting "mental fluctuations" he had just sensed, Lin Yu was quite certain that the other party was nearby, within his perception range.

The reason I didn't sense the other person's presence was simply because...

The opponent's stealth skills are probably quite good.

After all, they escaped from "Central". Even if they didn't have any concealment skills when they were arrested and brought here, their years of imprisonment in "Central" have probably honed their skills to the point where they can hide themselves.

not to mention……

Since this guy also came from Kirishima, or even if he was a resident before the Kirishima civilization ended, it's impossible that he had no understanding or defenses against the perception technology of "spiritual power" and "soul power".

Lin Yu's most proficient method of perception might be the very method that the other party is best at dealing with and deceiving.

But Lin Yu was still confident that he could find the other party.

after all……

His current focus is never on directly finding the other party's "mental fluctuations" and "soul aura," or hoping that the other party will make another mistake like just now and reveal a little bit of mental fluctuations that he can catch.

What Lin Yu sensed was the "loophole" that would inevitably arise from the "action strategy" he had chosen.

If you also conceal your own senses, then the other party will naturally be within your senses...

The flaw was exposed.

At the outer edge of Lin Yu's increasingly silent, subtle, and almost imperceptible mental energy tentacles, a "change" that was easily overlooked was quickly detected by Lin Yu.

On the ground, a "treasure" shaped like an "ancient coin" quietly disappeared—it was slightly moved, and then completely vanished from Lin Yu's perception.

Although Lin Yu did not sense any "mental power fluctuations" or even any "energy fluctuations" during this process.

but……

These coins won't just disappear on their own!

Therefore, Lin Yu was quite certain.

"This must be the work of that 'fake person'!"

Lin Yu did not take immediate action. Instead, he stayed where he was and made himself even more concealed.

His perception and his sense of self-existence have also been reduced to the extreme.

Then...

Lin Yu focused his attention on the area around the ancient coin that had just disappeared.

soon……

The second "collection," an enamel vase, also disappeared silently from the ground.

Connecting these two newly lost artifacts in his mind, and combining them with the previous "vacuum zone," Lin Yu colored all of these parts into the map formed by his mental perception tendrils.

Then...

He moved silently.

Lin Yu's movements this time weren't particularly fast, but... they were very stealthy.

Soon, Lin Yu arrived at his designated location.

That was a place where a "treasure" was located.

On the ground... a beautifully crafted dagger inlaid with gemstones lay on the ground. Although it was a knife, judging from the ornate handle and the thin, openwork blade, it could not be used as a weapon, and it was probably difficult to actually cut or chop anything. It was merely a work of art or a "ceremonial item".

Lin Yu stood near the short sword, completely concealing his figure.

His purpose in doing this was very simple...

Combining the locations of the two missing artifacts with the previously identified "vacuum area"...

This information was enough for Lin Yu to deduce the movement trends of the fake Kong Han.

Therefore, Lin Yu was lying in wait here because he could tell that this collection was likely the next target the other party wanted to collect.

Lin Yu did not wait there for long.

Just over ten seconds after his figure completely disappeared, the crafted short knife on the ground moved slightly.

And in that instant, as if pulled by an invisible force, the crafted dagger touched the ground...

Lin Yu immediately dropped his disguise and unleashed his spiritual power in all directions without reservation.

The "spiritual tide" has been activated!

It wasn't just a surge in "mental power"—at the same time as his mental power erupted, Lin Yu also manipulated the [Prayer Water Necklace] to release all the water stored within, which then rapidly spread outwards!

The combined burst of water and spiritual energy quickly covered the area around Lin Yu, and the power of the moving short sword collection was naturally also tracked by Lin Yu.

More than just strength...

Also revealed was the resurrected pseudo-human, Kong Han!

The water flowed onto the other person's body, and although it was no longer visible, the outline was still drawn out by the invisible water.

at the same time……

The "mental tide," which is different from the perception of mental power, also forced the opponent's originally extremely calm and hidden "mental power" to show "fluctuations" due to the defensive response!

With both safeguards in place, Lin Yu instantly located Kong Han's position.

There was no flame separating the two people; they were on opposite ends of a narrow "corridor" where the crafted dagger was located, sandwiched between two flames.

And, it's only a mere two meters away!

Lin Yu looked at the other party's figure, and the fake man Kong Han also turned to face Lin Yu.

Although the other party had no facial features, Lin Yu could sense that it was staring at him.

After this simple "interplay of senses"...

Lin Yu and Kong Han moved at the same time!

"Butterfly Wings" activated again, and Lin Yu once again pushed his speed to the limit.

At the same time, the [White Bone Flowing Light] in his hand was held horizontally in front of him.

Meanwhile, on the other side, although Kong Han had been hiding in the shadows collecting "treasure," he did not try to escape again after confirming that Lin Yu had locked onto his location.

Kong Han clearly understood that running away now would only expose his back to Lin Yu, giving Lin Yu an opening and opportunity to strike him several times for free.

not to mention……

Kong Han chose to collect the artifacts first, not because he was afraid of confronting Lin Yu directly.

He simply rationally concluded that... the strategy of collecting artifacts would give him a greater chance of winning in this "duel"!

Kong Han clearly wanted to win.

However, once Lin Yu has locked onto his position, from Kong Han's perspective, continuing to avoid battle is not a decision that will help improve his chances of winning in real time.

after all……

Kong Han was ultimately the initiator of this "duel".

Furthermore, Kong Han was unaware that the "form" of this duel was a "treasure hunt"... Therefore, since he dared to issue the challenge, he must have been confident in his own abilities!

Therefore, when a "head-on confrontation" became unavoidable, Lin Yu took the initiative to approach him.

The cold air will not give way!

"You actually came to me of your own accord, huh? Hehehe! That saves me a lot of trouble!"

"Let's finish this quickly, hehehe!"

A chilling, sharp laugh rang out, followed by...

He also drew his weapon during the charge!

Just like Lin Yu is currently using [White Bone Flowing Light]...

The weapon that appeared in Kong Han's hands was the same jet-black scimitar with white curves that Kong Han had shown before the competition!

"Ding Dong!"

The two figures collided.

Even without Earl's certification, Lin Yu was certain at this moment...

The scimitar in Kong Han's hand was indeed not much lower in level than [White Bone Flowing Light]!

The two weapons clashed, and the two powerful forces contained within the blades were released, colliding and surging together!

For a time, [White Bone Flowing Light] didn't gain any advantage!

In a clash of weapons, the first strike is a draw!

"Good knife!"

Lin Yu and Kong Han praised at the same time, their eyes revealing their appreciation.

The praise wasn't for the other person's swordsmanship, but rather for the weapon they held that might very well become their own in the future.

Of course, besides praise...

This initial draw naturally prompted both players to launch a new offensive immediately!

In Lin Yu's view...

Kong Han's figure melted away like cream. Except for the hand holding the knife, the rest of the dark figure underwent an abnormal and bizarre deformation, like some kind of viscous liquid—Kong Han pounced towards him!

It's like a non-Newtonian fluid "dripping" due to gravity—except that the direction of gravity is towards Lin Yu.

It looked as if the icy chill was about to engulf and devour Lin Yu entirely!

Although Lin Yu did not know the consequences of being pounced on, he knew that if he were hit, nothing good would happen.

Therefore, Lin Yu naturally had to avoid this attack!

However, just as Lin Yu was about to activate [The Corner of the Shadows]...

This "tool," which had never failed in front of "fortune tellers," actually failed at this moment...

"Unable to start?!"