It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Even so, the door closed perfectly, closing the door to despair. Bai Lin calmly stood firm, then twisted her waist and punched forward with her shield. A crimson spell instantly appeared between her fist and the door. Following a grinding sound, Bai Lin was catapulted backwards by a tremendous force, landing heavily on the ground.

She looked at the tightly closed door in disbelief, then propped herself up, turned back to look at the cloaked woman who was still standing there, and asked loudly,

"Hey, who are you? What do you want? Why are you locking us up here?"

After being defeated, Bai Lin immediately realized that relying solely on force to resolve the situation might be too much trouble. She immediately asked the cloaked woman about her intentions. However, the latter just stood there quietly, as if she didn't take Bai Lin seriously at all.

Another friction sound was heard, and Fei'er fell beside Bai Lin. She lay on the ground panting, as if she had put a lot of force on the door. Bai Lin hurriedly took two steps forward and helped Fei'er up, but saw that her face was unusually pale and her expression was also different from usual panic.

"Hurry...hurry and destroy that door, Bai Lin. We...need reinforcements."

Bai Lin heard the words "reinforcements needed" from Fei'er's mouth again. She once again looked up at her opponent who was standing there mysteriously, and then helped Fei'er up.

Fei'er, a strong and unflappable person, must have her own reasons for being afraid of this strangely dressed guy. Perhaps this is someone she knows. If that's the case, I should definitely start from here and boost my own morale.

"Calm down, Fei'er. Since you know her, and with your unique magic, you should be well aware of her weaknesses. We're not without a chance of victory. Instead of simply running away, why not adopt a more subtle strategy?"

Bai Lin's thoughts were simple. The door looked strange, and perhaps it wasn't just a door; the entire space was covered in red patterns, likely a spell similar to a barrier. Bai Lin, through her divine power, had already faintly sensed that an unusual magical power was enveloping the interior of the bell tower, presumably to restrict their escape.

But more crucially, this woman, whose body lacked any detectable magical fluctuations, yet still gave Bai Lin a deep sense of danger. However, with Fei'er's abilities, since she knew her, she could at least come up with a plan. So, Bai Lin thought, perhaps by delaying this woman, he could buy more time to escape.

If it were the same as before, Fei'er would definitely share her thoughts with Bai Lin, but tonight she seemed particularly uneasy. She replied to Bai Lin in a tone of exhaustion after struggling.

"It's precisely because I know her... that I know she doesn't have any weaknesses, Bai Lin."

Chapter 425 The Guardian of the Gate to the Other Shore

"According to existing human records, she is known as the guardian of the gate to the other shore, the evil deity who rules over the realm of life and death, Manjushage. In other words..."

Fei'er broke free from Bai Lin's embrace, readjusted her weapons, and said to the person in front of her with a bit of determination and hatred,

"The culprit who turned me into what I am now."

Bai Lin was startled, his face etched with a deeper, solemn expression. It seemed this person was truly powerful. Since she bore the title of "Evil God," she must be considered a deity at least. Judging by the size and coverage of the barrier, her power was unfathomable.

Damn it... How could this happen? How can I be on guard against that guy, figure out her intentions, and boost my morale at the same time?

Seeing that the other party had no intention of taking action, Bai Lin just stood there, ready for battle. And the woman in the cloak, who looked ordinary but was called the "evil god", seemed to react to the conversation between the two. After laughing twice, she said to Fei'er,

"What culprit are you talking about? You were born with talent for this. Fei'er has suffered unfair fate and betrayal from your closest confidants. All of this was arranged by the god you believe in. I simply gave you an opportunity."

As expected of an evil god, using such a charming and beautiful voice while using such perverse logic to shift all the blame onto others. Bai Lin immediately concluded.

"I fell into your trap last time. It was my fault. Now that you've come here in person..."

Fei'er seemed to have calmed her breathing and calmed her mind. She raised one of her blades horizontally in front of her body, with the blade facing the enemy in front of her. After taking a breath, she continued,

"I won't make mistakes again, Lycoris radiata."

"Oh? After all, isn't it all because of me that you're still alive today? Have you ever considered that even if you've reshaped your body with your own magic, you'll die the moment you come into contact with me?"

Manjushage's seemingly interested words only heightened the tension. Bai Lin's most troubling issue had already occurred. Although she had initially thought this guy had bad intentions, now that she saw him—

She definitely wanted Fei'er's life, otherwise there would be no need to lock them up in this clock tower after the two appeared.

In this case, the indirect tactic no longer works and we need to change our thinking.

Bai Lin lowered his head, put his hands on his hips, sneered twice, and then immediately said,

"The Guardian of the Gate to the Other Shore, if you ask me, sounds pretty good. It just doesn't sound like an evil god. Instead, it sounds more like a gatekeeper. Even the most powerful gatekeeper is still just a gatekeeper. No wonder he can spout such a bunch of nonsense without any emotion—"

Taunting, pure and simple taunting. As a knight, drawing the hatred of others is absolutely necessary, and when facing an opponent who is too strong, taking advantage of their potentially weaker mentality often has a certain effect.

Even humans of Bai Lin's strength and strength would likely not change their expressions at the mere suggestion of a simple taunt. Even the irritable and easily angered Yamashita Kanon could tolerate Bai Lin repeatedly at the negotiation table.

But she wasn't just a mere human. Who knew if a so-called evil god like her had any pride? She might even get angry.

However, despite Bai Lin's ridicule, she still missed one point, which was the depth of the opponent's strength. She was absolutely and thoroughly ridiculed, so thoroughly that she didn't even position her hands, nor did she keep her eyes on the opponent. She only used her divinity and her own strong sense of killing intent to warn the opponent. This also led to -

"Why has this mouthful of an ant been making so much noise since just now? Why don't you just shut up for a while?"

After a burst of rapid piercing sounds, without any warning, Bai Lin's throat was completely cut. The iron knife, like a scrap metal, was crushed into a ball of scrap metal after passing through Bai Lin's body and fell behind her.

Bai Lin's brain trembled, and she took two steps back. She subconsciously reached for her throat, but could only feel more warm blood pouring out. Her vision and hearing became blurry, and even Fei'er's anxious calls beside her were completely inaudible.

No… Impossible. What hit me? A knife? Although I couldn't see it clearly, my dynamic vision still captured the shape of the iron object. It was probably a hidden weapon similar to a knife.

Why, why can hidden weapons hurt me?

Magic could be sensed in advance by Bai Lin through his divine power, not to mention hidden weapons like knives. On the one hand, Bai Lin could sense their presence through the opponent's murderous intent and sharp aura. On the other hand, because Bai Lin faced various hidden weapons every day, his various martial arts skills had long since made him almost immune to such attacks.

Perhaps it was because she hadn't been hurt by a hidden weapon in so long, Bai Lin's heart was filled with the word "unbelievable". But what was more important at the moment was her physical condition. She watched her blood drain out bit by bit with her body temperature, but she had no idea what to do. So, she used her remaining rationality to issue a final order.

"Fei'er... hold on until I come back."

A weak breath escaped, and the command, barely audible, drained Bai Lin's last bit of strength. She fell to her knees, her knees thumping heavily, her hands on the ground, ready to die.

What should I do… Can Zhao Kong handle this kind of opponent? Although leaving Fei'er here is indeed very dangerous, it seems that I can't do much against an opponent of this level.

A feeling of powerlessness, along with a dark consciousness, gradually overtook Bai Lin's body. Suddenly, a miracle occurred. Reflecting the large pools of blood on the ground, Bai Lin's red pupils glowed brightly. Her wounds healed at a visible speed, but the discomfort still left her coughing violently as she knelt on the ground.

"Oh? I originally thought it was a little vampire, but now it seems that's not the case. Flanders... interacting with humans whom she regards as food, it's really puzzling."

In reality, from the moment Bai Lin was injured, to the moment she collapsed, to the moment she healed, it took only five seconds. While it looked quite intense from her own perspective, anyone who changed their perspective could see her body changing like a monster.

Chapter 426: Talking Talking

Bai Lin stared at her hands in disbelief, then immediately understood the situation and stood up. This time, she stared at the enemy in front of her with full concentration, not daring to lose focus again.

With her dynamic vision from a year ago, she could have caught Xifa's supersonic slash. The opponent's previous strike clearly didn't reach that speed, probably because she had used some tricks that prevented Bai Lin from using all her martial arts to block it.

The evil god... he really has some tricks up his sleeve. In that case, I'll just try to resist with my own strength.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? Since you have some connection with Flanders, I can't possibly convert you into my servant. I can tell you clearly that my current target is only the girl behind you. Although your immortality is a bit troublesome... but if you become my enemy, you will complain about your immortality."

Sensing the solemnity and hostility in Bai Lin's expression, Manjushaka spoke slowly. As she said, even if she didn't have a good way to kill Bai Lin, having her flesh torn and her nerves damaged over and over again would truly be worse than death. But for Bai Lin...

"No need to talk about it. Let's not talk about what you want to do here in the human world. Fei'er is my companion. I can't leave my companion to a guy like you."

At least there is one piece of good news. From what Manjushage said, although she has a way to torture Bai Lin, it seems that there is no way to kill her directly... Bai Lin has plenty of time to find a way to wear her down or defeat her.

But no matter what the situation, this will be a tough battle. Fei'er's current physical state is that of a follower of Manjushaka. According to Manjushaka, if she touches Fei'er, Fei'er will be killed immediately. In other words, Bai Lin will have to hold the front line alone to prevent her from getting close to Fei'er.

After becoming a vampire, I no longer need to adjust my breathing, which is really a good thing. Bai Lin raised his body, raised his weapon and rushed forward.

"Fei'er, the support is left to you!"

Do it in one go and suppress her!

Although Bai Lin's speed would have allowed her to cover such a distance in a split second, she still managed to block a nearly identical flying knife mid-charge. Apparently, Manjusaka had launched another attack. She sensed a mysterious aura from the blade, something not unlike magic. Perhaps this was the culprit behind her martial arts' inability to detect the magic, and her divine nature's inability to detect it.

As long as you focus your whole body, there will be no problem.

Bai Lin exerted force from his waist, thrusting his shield and sword together, crashing directly into Manjusaka like a cavalry charge. Manjusaka simply raised a hand to block Bai Lin's body, then slid sideways like a ghost, and from his sleeve, he pulled out a short scimitar, which also carried a mysterious aura of unknown origin.

After being blocked, Bai Lin stood still immediately. Without even shifting her gaze, she turned her shield to the side without hesitation. At the same time, she used the blade in her other hand to attack the opponent's face.

Although the enemy's attacks had disrupted Bai Ban Wu Yi's ability to automatically process attacks, they still provided Bai Lin with a boost in combat awareness and analytical skills. Over the past year, Bai Lin had accumulated an incredible amount of combat experience. She could even see through the attacks of beast-shaped monsters, not to mention the humanoids she was most familiar with.

From the moment Bai Lin focused on the battle, she had already predicted all the possible actions that the opponent would take after her charge, and had prepared all the responses.

Obviously, the opponent's brain circuit is relatively simple, and he obviously wants to use his own strength and speed advantages to suppress Bai Lin directly. This also means that Bai Lin can complete his own attack while blocking, which can be called a perfect counterattack.

But when the scimitar actually began to swing, slashing towards Bai Lin's shield, Bai Lin's pupils contracted, and her brain immediately sounded the alarm. Instinctively, she retracted her other hand and took the initiative to block the attack.

Though Bai Lin desperately tried to retract her hand, she couldn't match Manjushage's speed. The attack struck Bai Lin's arm. Suddenly, the pain of a broken bone radiated from her forearm to her shoulder. Her skin tore apart, and the shock sent a convulsion through Bai Lin's liver. She felt every bone in her arm shatter, and in this moment, Bai Lin was sent flying.

"You're so weak, but after all, even if Flanders were here, she would think carefully before deciding whether to fight me. Next..."

Manjushaka walked towards Fei'er calmly and easily, as if she had just swatted a mosquito. But she had only taken one step when the cold metal scratched her cloak.

"She should have thought about it before fighting with me. Who would fight for no reason these days? Why would she bring up such a thing?"

Bai Lin, who was talking nonsense, used her knife to cut a hole in Manjushaka's coat, then raised the knife and continued to pursue. This knife was originally intended to give her a direct and serious blow, but she did not expect to defeat the enemy with such a simple tactic.

Can you avoid my attack just by dodging subconsciously? This enemy is so terrifying that I can't believe his bottomless depth.

The reason why Bai Lin could return at a faster speed and launch her own attack was very simple. That was her most commonly used method, wall-kicking to accelerate.

Even though she hadn't been fully prepared before being struck by the scimitar, that was enough. For a warrior like Bai Lin who was already proficient in controlling her center of gravity, and could even control every bit of force in mid-air, adjusting the remaining state in mid-air was not a difficult task.

All they had to do was climb the sloping wall and attack again. Even so, Bai Lin's forehead was still covered in cold sweat. She didn't seem to think the situation was optimistic.

The reason was simple: the opponent's power was simply too great, completely beyond Bai Lin's expectations. Even Xifa would have thought twice before striking Bai Lin's shield with his sword. But Manjushage, wielding a small curved blade, nearly paralyzed Bai Lin through the shield.

Chapter 427 A Little Gentle

It was almost as if she was holding a warhammer. Oh no, that might be too gentle. Bai Lin actually felt like she was being hit by a high-speed train traveling at 300 kilometers per hour. After all, a normal warhammer would simply bend Bai Lin's arm if it hit her arm.

Although Bai Lin's sudden counterattack failed to inflict any actual damage to Manjushage, it did allow her to seize the initiative. She stepped forward and stabbed, thrusting her shield forward to disrupt her opponent's formation, then continued to swing her blade without interruption.

Without a breathing space, Bai Lin's combo of attacks suddenly improved. She attacked fiercely, twisting her body from different angles, hoping to catch Manjushaka off guard. However, the results were not very good. Manjushaka's speed and strength simply overwhelmed her. Even without any skill, she simply dodged and defended, easily neutralizing all of Bai Lin's attacks.

Even when she was just defending herself, Bai Lin felt a recoil that made her hands and feet numb.

The output isn't strong enough... But right now, I don't have the opportunity to use energy release. She's way faster than me. Bai Lin frowned, thinking about how to create opportunities to increase his output.

Soon, Bai Lin's few advantages were once again on display. As Manjushaka continued to retreat, her footing inexplicably lost its balance, and she fell backward. Bai Lin's eyes flickered slightly. Naturally, she couldn't let go of such a good opportunity. She quickly swung her waist and slashed with her shield.

Energy Release Attack: Double Slash

The raging flames that devoured everything and burned everything suddenly slashed out from Bai Lin's hands in the form of a sword. The flames immediately completed two slashes, each of which landed steadily on the opponent.

Well done, Faye!

This is Bai Lin's other advantage besides his immortality: the support of his teammates. Although Fei'er can't share the pressure on Bai Lin on the front lines, this doesn't mean she can only be a protected person. With her expertise in concealment spells and special spells with pre-launching effects, she is fully capable of taking down opponents by surprise in battle.

Bai Lin drew her sword back, preparing to capitalize on the momentum and continue her attack, but something unfortunate happened, robbing her of her newly gained advantage. With a twist of vision, a red-black Manjushaka, radiating a black and red glow, slammed directly into Bai Lin's face, strangling her throat.

"It hurts a little... Look, my skin is all scratched. How are you going to compensate me?"

A gentle, soothing voice, like a whisper, rubbed Bai Lin's brain. Although Bai Lin didn't need to breathe much, if his spine was directly crushed by the Manjusari, he would definitely lose consciousness for a period of time, and Fei'er would be in danger. She quickly exerted force from her waist and kicked the opponent's cheek directly from the slanted surface with an extremely unstable kick.

Manjushage unhurriedly flung Bai Lin forward. Her body flew towards Fei'er, rolling several times on the ground, creating several craters before crashing solidly into the incredibly solid wall.

Bai Lin, who didn't need to breathe, was breathing subconsciously. Regardless, after this powerful throw, her bones were worn down in many places, and her internal organs had practically turned to mush. She still needed some time to recover.

"Don't worry about me, just find a way to hide and don't let her catch you!"

Knowing he wouldn't die easily, Bai Lin naturally prioritized taking care of his teammates. Seeing Fei'er trying to reach him, Bai Lin quickly called out. Fei'er could even surpass professional assassins like Andel in terms of stealth. Bai Lin believed that if she hid, she could at least delay the attack for a while.

"Don't worry, little bat. I'm not such a witless person. Since you've hurt me...that means I need to stretch my legs a bit."

Manjushage said this, and suddenly, without reservation, she unleashed her aura. The lights in the bell tower went out, and darkness instantly enveloped the relatively small area, casting a deeper shadow over the already unclear situation.

Her cloak had fallen somewhere, revealing a look of utterly enchanting beauty: her long, crimson and black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her hair, devoid of side bangs, completely exposed her alluring, almost vixen-like face.

It was a picture that made anyone, just by looking at it, feel restless and numb to the bone, a natural charm. The bright red pupils seemed to be dancing with spiritual light, but in reality, they were fixed on Bai Lin, conveying a thought that made people think deeply.

She was about 1.74 meters tall, even slightly taller than Bai Lin. She wore a bright red lace gown with black edges, which looked so suitable for her perfectly proportioned figure.

Her fair skin, as if bathed in moonlight, radiated a sweet, sweet glow, the night's exclusive darling. The perfect hint of her northern hemisphere, and the faint glimpse of her skin beneath her black mid-length boots, invariably stirred desire.

"Bai Lin, don't look! You'll become her captive!"

Fei'er didn't seem to listen to Bai Lin's arrangement, but ran to Bai Lin's side first. Bai Lin took another look at the woman who was charming but elegant, stood up and recovered, and replied,

"I'm not that weak-willed, you know."

"Hmm? It's just as I expected. Just like Xiao Fei'er said, a normal person would probably become my captive as soon as they see my appearance. But you, as a vampire, don't seem to be shaken by this."

Manjushage tapped her lower lip with her finger with interest, then pointed to two scratches on her abdomen and waist that looked like abrasions and said,

"You really don't know how to be gentle with women... little bat. But... I like it too."

Although unaffected by her charm, Bai Lin felt a tingling sensation in every gesture. Unlike the fear he felt when facing Kronos, this time the other party was unpredictable, yet undeniably hostile, making Bai Lin feel even more uneasy. Or perhaps...

It's already the second stage so soon, which is not right.

Chapter 428 Desire

Manjushage's slender fingers gently stroked her blood-red lower lip. Then, at a speed too fast for a normal person to see, she swung her hand into the air. The sound of a blade piercing the air echoed instantly, followed by a roar. The entire bell tower, atop its base, was severed.

The sound of falling ruins was like thunder, causing a violent tremor. But the real highlight was the moonlight quietly pouring down in the night sky.

Bai Lin, facing off against Manjushage, suddenly felt her whole body go limp, almost losing her grip on her weapon. Manjushage, already domineering, underwent a dramatic change in her demeanor.

The young moon was dyed a bright red, but the moonlight shining on her shoulders remained pure white. If she had only used malice to intimidate others, then when facing Manjushaka, Bai Lin didn't feel the same paralyzing fear she had felt before Chronostia. But Manjushaka seemed to control more than just malice.

Love, life, dreams, hope. These things, seemingly empty and ethereal, are what people constantly pursue. Their essence remains desire. Her sharp heels trample upon the hearts of those seeking desire. But her eyes hold a tantalizing, sultry gaze. She is the master of desire, or perhaps, the master of those who desire.

Of course, Bai Lin could still clearly sense Manjusaka's malicious intent. She tightened her grip on the weapon again, raising her fighting spirit.

The last time they defeated the dragon, it was Gungnir's special attack and Katie's sacrifice. And this time, Bai Lin seemed to have just happened to have a vampire physique, making him immune to the opponent's control to a large extent.

Otherwise, when they first met, Bai Lin would probably have become the enemy's prisoner.

The bright red young moon gradually became brighter. Manjushaka slowly placed her hands at her sides in a very ladylike manner, and then said to Bai Lin,