Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Reincarnators Take Action, Seizing the Unstable Flying Ring
Chapter 254: Reincarnators Take Action, Seizing the Unstable Flying Ring
When the fish demon began its rampage, the strangers finally made their move.
The first to act was a burly man.
This man had incredibly developed muscles, a powerful physique, and astonishing strength.
Seizing the right moment and with his teammates' assistance, he leaped into the water, grabbed the fish demon, and with a loud roar, flung it onto the shore with great force.
It should be noted that this fish demon was larger than a fat hog and comparable in size to a water buffalo, weighing at least several hundred pounds!
That someone could grab it and throw it ashore demonstrated the tremendous strength of this individual.
Although, compared to Chen Ye, this level of strength was like that of a child...
Still, among ordinary people, it was undoubtedly superhuman.
Chen Ye suspected this reincarnator might have injected a super-soldier serum similar to Captain America's.
The resemblance to Captain America was uncanny, especially with that physique.
As for why he didn't turn into a supervillain?
That was probably thanks to the Main God Space.
Since the Azure Dragon Fruit Chen Ye consumed could be altered by the secret realm, it wasn't surprising that the reincarnators' modified items could have their side effects removed as well.
As for the fish demon, it was only powerful in the water.
Once on land, it wasn't much different from an ordinary fish—just larger in size.
After flopping around on the shore a few times, the fish demon lost its vitality and was about to reveal its true form.
At this moment, one of the reincarnators suddenly stepped forward.
Wielding a large blade, he approached the fish demon, and with one swift strike, decapitated it.
"Splash!"
The fish demon's head was cleanly severed.
Nearby, Chen Xuanzang stood frozen in shock.
He had been preparing to use his "300 Children's Songs" to reform the fish demon!
On the distant mountaintop, even Chen Ye was momentarily stunned.
These reincarnators were bold!
They had outright killed the fish demon. Were they not afraid of provoking the Buddha?
"Great!"
"The demon is finally dead!"
"This warrior has slain the demon!"
The villagers cheered and celebrated.
But then.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
A sudden clap of thunder echoed across the sky!
It was a clear, sunny day with not a single cloud in sight, yet the thunder grew louder and louder.
The villagers could even see terrifying lightning snaking across the heavens, as if ready to strike at any moment.
Under this display of divine wrath, the cheering villagers abruptly fell silent, trembling and prostrating themselves in fear.
On the mountaintop, Chen Ye's expression also changed.
He quickly hid beneath a nearby boulder.
This thunderstorm was anything but natural.
It could very well mean that the Buddha was about to intervene.
Just as Chen Ye thought these reincarnators were doomed, something strange happened.
Suddenly, one of the reincarnators pulled out a talisman and threw it into the air.
The talisman ignited as it caught the wind, burning as it rose higher and higher into the sky.
Chen Ye's sharp eyes caught sight of two characters written on the talisman: "Lao Jun."
When the talisman finished burning, it emitted a radiant streak of light that shot into the sky and disappeared.
Almost simultaneously, the ominous lightning in the sky vanished.
The heavens returned to their previous state of peace and tranquility.
Seeing this, the reincarnators let out a collective sigh of relief and smiled.
Witnessing this scene, Chen Ye was utterly astonished!
What kind of talisman was that?
It could repel the Buddha's intervention? Lao Jun? Was it referring to Taishang Laojun?
How could a talisman from Taishang Laojun end up in the hands of these reincarnators?
They seemed so weak—Chen Ye could have taken them all out in mere seconds if he wanted to.
It was yet another testament to the mysterious and unusual artifacts that reincarnators always seemed to possess.
Of course, Chen Ye wasn't envious.
To him, one's own strength was the most important thing.
The fish demon was clearly the reincarnators' mission target.
After successfully slaying it, they all wore triumphant smiles.
Then, the group began scanning their surroundings.
Not finding anything of note, their gazes locked onto Chen Xuanzang.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
"I'm an exorcist too!"
"No, wait! We can talk about this!"
Chen Xuanzang screamed in panic as the reincarnators grabbed him.
One of them, the man wielding the large blade, even pressed it against Chen Xuanzang's neck, threatening to behead him.
Chen Ye could tell that their true target wasn't Chen Xuanzang.
Their actions were likely meant to lure someone out.
Sure enough, the next moment, a figure leapt out from a nearby house and kicked at the blade-wielding reincarnator.
The newcomer was none other than Miss Duan, the female protagonist.
When the reincarnator saw her appear, his eyes lit up.
Instead of dodging, he swung his blade directly at her.
It was obvious that Miss Duan was also one of their targets!
"Whoosh!"
The sound of the blade slicing through the air was sharp and threatening.
Despite the danger, Miss Duan remained unfazed.
She suddenly pulled out a golden bracelet and hurled it at the reincarnator with great force.
The bracelet expanded rapidly in midair, transforming into a massive golden ring that struck the reincarnator.
"Clang!"
The golden ring collided with the large blade, producing a loud noise.
The reincarnator staggered backward from the impact, nearly falling into the river.
However, instead of fear, greed shone in his eyes as he stared at the golden bracelet in Miss Duan's hand.
This was Miss Duan's magical weapon, known as the Unstable Flying Ring.
It could move freely at her command, relentlessly pursuing and destroying its target. Its power was extraordinary.
Although Miss Duan herself wasn't particularly strong, this magical weapon allowed her to become a formidable exorcist.
Later, the Unstable Flying Ring would even transform into Sun Wukong's famous Golden Hoop...
In short, this magical weapon was incredibly significant.
The reincarnators' true goal was, in fact, the Unstable Flying Ring!
Seeing Miss Duan appear, the reincarnators immediately abandoned Chen Xuanzang and surrounded her instead.
They dared not truly harm Chen Xuanzang, as he was the destined pilgrim chosen by the heavens to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures—an essential figure in the Buddha's grand plan for the world.
Killing a fish demon and using a talisman from Laojun might pacify the Buddha.
But if they killed Chen Xuanzang, it would drive every Buddha in the heavens into a frenzy.
At that point, they'd need Taishang Laojun himself to intervene to save them...
And considering that their talisman was just a low-quality counterfeit they'd obtained by chance, summoning Laojun's true presence was out of the question.
Moments later, Miss Duan was completely surrounded by the reincarnators.
Chen Xuanzang, watching from the side, didn't run away.
Instead, he anxiously observed Miss Duan.
For some reason, from the moment he first saw her, he felt something stir in his heart, as if a seed had taken root and begun to grow.
"Who are you people?"
Miss Duan's expression was cold as she gripped the Unstable Flying Ring.
Though encircled by the reincarnators, she showed no sign of panic.
The reincarnators didn't respond to her question.
As long as they could seize the Unstable Flying Ring, their mission would be complete.
There was no need to waste words on her.
The next moment, one of the reincarnators suddenly pulled out a gun and aimed it at Miss Duan.
It was a high-tech energy weapon!
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