Urban All-Round Master

”Damn it, do I really have to unseal myself now?” Lin Zifeng was so furious that his eyes were seeing stars.

As he watched the massive handprint from the opponent descend with a thunderous crash, in that moment, he had no choice but to unleash his own seal again. Otherwise, how could he possibly contend with the Vacuum Handprint of the Bright Pope?

”Roar!”

Now Lin Zifeng was willing to risk it all. Every moment he could stall the Pope was a moment gained. If he couldn’t delay, then he was as good as dead. But who knew what the end would be like until it arrived? Perhaps if he fought, he might still turn things around.

”Boom!” The massive handprint crashed down, striking hard against the barrier that Lin Zifeng had erected.

The immense power of the handprint nearly overwhelmed her limitless energy. The power of the Vacuum Handprint had almost utilized thirty percent of Shika’s energy.

However, the barrier that Lin Zifeng had set up still couldn’t withstand the opponent’s Vacuum Handprint.

”Bang!”

His massive body was once again knocked flying by the opponent’s Vacuum Handprint.

Pff—

Lin Zifeng spat out blood, his body helplessly thrown tens of meters away. His eyes widened in shock and fury.

The Heavenly Painting Halberd shot out from his palm in a flash, aiming directly at the Pope’s forehead.

Blood splattered across the sky, swift as lightning.

Yet the Pope merely frowned slightly. The Vacuum Handprint swept down from the air again, grabbing hold of the descending Heavenly Painting Halberd from Lin Zifeng.

”Clang!”

The Heavenly Painting Halberd was tightly locked. Its shaft shook intensely, as if trying to break free from the Pope’s grasp. However, the power of Shika had reached that of a Saint. Although the Heavenly Painting Halberd was a Holy Weapon of Liu Shen, Lin Zifeng couldn’t wield the power of a Saint and couldn’t truly unleash the power of the Heavenly Painting Halberd as a Holy Artifact.

”This halberd is quite nice. I wonder if I could add it to my collection?”

”What!” Lin Zifeng was startled. Was she intending to seize his Heavenly Painting Halberd for herself?

Currently, the Heavenly Painting Halberd was his primary combat power. Without it, he would have to rely on the Magic Bracelet to advance step by step. His worst fear was that the Pope would take his Magic Bracelet too. Then he’d really have nowhere to turn.

”Buzzing... Buzzing... Buzzing...” The Heavenly Painting Halberd shook violently under the Vacuum Handprint, struggling continuously.

”It seems that this fierce weapon already has spirituality. However, perfect. It can serve as a sacrificial item for my Demon Sky Staff.”

Demon Sky Staff!

Lin Zifeng had heard of the Demon Sky God Staff.

It was rumored that the Bright Pope had in her possession an ultimate Holy Artifact, the Demon Sky God Staff.

Allegedly, she had spent countless efforts over the years collecting all sorts of Holy Treasure weapons from among the populace, forging them together. This staff was supremely powerful, crafted by merging countless Holy Artifact Magical Treasures.

If the Heavenly Painting Halberd were to be integrated into it, it would undoubtedly magnify the power of the Demon Sky Staff!

If that were to happen, would the Heavenly Painting Halberd not be seized by the Pope?

”Heavenly Hand!” Lin Zifeng didn’t dare linger any longer, diving swiftly to snatch back the Heavenly Painting Halberd.

”Once in my hands, do you really think you can take it back?” Shika smiled faintly. The energy contained in the Vacuum Handprint was absolutely not something Lin Zifeng could contend with now. The gap between a Sub-Saint and a Saint was insurmountable with just a few realms.

”Boom!”

The Vacuum Handprint and the Heavenly Hand clashed fiercely, exploding into a wave of intense heat. The Heavenly Hand and the Vacuum Handprint shattered almost simultaneously. Neither could trump the other, but Lin Zifeng had already used all his strength, while Shika had only used thirty percent of her power. The disparity was evident.

”Roar!”

However—just after the Vacuum Handprint and the Heavenly Hand exploded, Lin Zifeng roared loudly through gritted teeth. Swift as a gale, he charged towards the Pope. Unsealing his internal seal caused his power to surge rapidly. It was several times stronger than before. This enhanced power could compete with typical Sub-Saints of the Seventh or Eighth Layer Heaven, yet it seemed still a bit weak to contend with the Pope.

”Slap!”

The Vacuum Handprint swept past, the fierce winds it stirred crackling through the air.

”Heavenly Hand!” Lin Zifeng quickly formed his Heavenly Hand ahead of the Pope’s Vacuum Handprint, trying to let Lin Zifeng avert a fatal blow.

”Kid, don’t show off. You should take care of yourself first.” Lin Zifeng’s eyes grew sharp and intense again. After unsealing, his power continued to surge. He fought fiercely against the opponent’s Vacuum Handprint.

”Boom!”

The Heavenly Hand descended. The Vacuum Handprint was shattered again, but the Heavenly Hand was also pulverized. Yet, another Vacuum Handprint hovered in the air from the Pope, sweeping over. Even if Lin Zifeng wanted to help Lin Zifeng, he was overwhelmed. The opponent’s speed of formation was far superior to his own. Beyond the Heavenly Hand, Lin Zifeng didn’t know what battle skill he could use to stop them.

The power of the Gray Dragon Hand and the Gray Dragon Finger was lesser than the Heavenly Hand. Even if he wanted to form his Gray Dragon Hand, it was too late.

The Vacuum Handprint, with its overwhelming momentum, struck the barrier on Lin Zifeng’s side, crack—shattering the barrier immediately. Swish—the white light flashed. Lin Zifeng lost sight of the Pope’s position. It was extremely difficult to capture the Pope’s figure once more.

His speed was exceedingly fast. So fast that even the clairvoyant couldn’t truly capture it, causing Lin Zifeng to start feeling panicked. This kind of fear had occurred with Liu Jiuhuang before. At that time, Liu Jiuhuang’s power almost crushed him entirely.

But now, the Pope’s cultivation strength was even greater than Liu Jiuhuang’s. For someone like Liu Jiuhuang, she had only ever lost to two people in her life. One was the Holy War Angel, the other the Bright Pope.

”Pff!”

Lin Zifeng finally couldn’t withstand the powerful strike of the Pope, vomiting blood as he was sent flying, hitting the hard ground heavily, unable to get up for a long time. Meanwhile, Lin Zifeng’s attempt to save Lin Zifeng with the Gray Dragon Hand was intercepted by the Bright Pope midway, slapped away with a forceful palm.

Swish—

The Bright Pope, her form moving fluidly like a breeze, appeared in front of Lin Zifeng in a flash.

”You!”

Lin Zifeng glared, raising his hand to retaliate. But her speed was three times faster than his. Snap! Her right middle finger jabbed into Lin Zifeng’s right clavicle.

”Ah!”

Lin Zifeng cried out sharply, unable to lift his right arm at all.

Slap!

The left clavicle took another heavy blow. Now both clavicles were struck so harshly that neither arm could muster any strength. The agony made Lin Zifeng wish for death.

”Pop!”

The Pope’s Vacuum Handprint landed on his chest once more. This attack was tremendously powerful. Even his Gray Dragon Hand couldn’t withstand it!

(A brief announcement: From now on, updates will be completed before 5 AM. No more evening updates, as it’s difficult for everyone to wait. There’s a major adjustment this time.)