Almighty Genius

Chapter 2259 - 1753: The Fatal Flaw of Black Sorcery

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"What a sinister aura..."

Not only Qin Fang felt it, but even Charlie and the others who were dealing with the enemies instinctively paused for a moment, bodies inadvertently trembling, then looked at Gagarin with extraordinarily strange eyes...

Their understanding of Gagarin was limited to his strength and status, but as for what cultivation technique or exotic art Gagarin actually practiced, they had never known, nor had they seen it several times.

Conversely, Gagarin had always hidden his cultivation. Perhaps only a few people in the Hand of the Devil Mercenary Corps knew he practiced African Dark Witchcraft...

"Too terrifying!"

Everyone present felt that enigmatic and unpredictable aura, and it unanimously sparked such a feeling in their hearts.

However, at the same time, each person's inner thoughts were different.

Charlie and the others inevitably felt an increase in worry, concerned about Qin Fang's safety, fearing something would happen to him... While Gagarin's subordinates, whose lives were in great danger, might have some excitement and hope if Gagarin could win.

"Hmph..."

The aura on his body became more and more eerie and terrifying, and a layer of bizarre black-green gas appeared on Gagarin's surface, as if he was equipped with an unusual armor, or as if something terrifying was added to him.

To Charlie and the others' fear and dread, Gagarin responded with a cold snort, extremely disdainful... His icy face also had a bit of pride, as if he had everything under control.

"Is this your greatest reliance?"

However, compared to these people, Qin Fang himself sneered with extreme disdain.

"Eh..."

Hearing Qin Fang's words, everyone was stunned, whether excited, joyful, worried, or fearful, all were frozen on their faces, including Gagarin himself, who looked at Qin Fang incredulously.

"As far as I know, African Dark Witchcraft requires a very long phase of incantation gathering. Gagarin, you don't need to hide it... I'll give you this preparation time!"

Qin Fang seemed to suddenly become very high-profile, completely disregarding Gagarin, with a faint smile on his face, speaking with utter disdain... As if he had long secured victory, daring to even give him this preparation time.

"You..."

Gagarin's face turned extremely ugly, almost instinctively wanting to retort, but the words got stuck at his mouth, "Since you want to die more tragically, I'll grant your wish!"

"Go ahead..."

Qin Fang was completely unconcerned, gesturing with one hand.

"Hmph..."

Gagarin snorted coldly, then cautiously guarded against Qin Fang while concentrating thoroughly to gather his dark sorcery.

After waiting a while, confirming Qin Fang indeed had no intention of taking action, he gathered the sorcery even faster, preparing to completely kill Qin Fang in one fell swoop...

"Young Master Qin..."

Charlie and the others were also somewhat dumbfounded, completely not understanding what Qin Fang was doing, knowing full well the African Dark Witchcraft was extremely terrifying, yet Qin Fang didn't rush to attack, let alone giving the opponent enough gathering time...

"Brothers, act quickly! If necessary... we must support!"

However, Charlie and the others felt Qin Fang might still have some trump cards to handle Gagarin, but they also had to be prepared for the worst... Vital moments might require blocking the opponent's attack for Qin Fang.

Of course, they also wouldn't forget the primary task of quickly rushing towards the heavily injured mercenaries from Hand of the Devil, intending to eliminate them all on the spot to ease the pressure on their side.

Qin Fang actually understood Charlie and the others' thoughts quite well, but he wasn't very concerned.

Having dared to propose such a thing, he clearly had a plan... Some information about African Dark Witchcraft also emerged in his mind.

African Dark Witchcraft is an enigmatic and unpredictable exotic art, actually considered a form of Western sorcery that integrates attack, defense, and curses. Its origin is untraceable, but it's rumored to originate from Egypt just as ancient as Dragon Country.

The pyramids, Sphinx, ancient pharaoh tombs, and the Nile River—these seem to be everyone's understanding of Egypt, yet few know about some underground aspects of Egypt, such as this black sorcery...

The Egyptian pyramids and Pharaoh's tombs were all once plundered, countless precious ancient artifacts slipped into people's hands, including a variety of mummies. However, if someone were to compile statistics, they would find that all tomb raiders seemed to be subjected to the harshest curses; none ever survived beyond three years. In some severe cases, these curses even continued for several generations...

And this is due to African dark witchcraft at play...

The more potent the secret techniques of black sorcery, the more terrifying the curses formed... For example, a curse that can extend through several generations, impacting an entire family's fate, drowning them in suffering.

These black sorcery techniques have always been in the hands of a few. In ancient times, they were controlled only by Egyptian Pharaohs who mastered life and death. Although it was later spread, the number of people able to truly cultivate it remained small.

The reason is simple: such black sorcery is akin to a curse. It demands the blood and lives of countless people to gradually swell its power...

The black aura enveloping Gagarin's body is not akin to the demonic qi of the Demon Sect or the wicked qi of the Heretic Dao. It's a peculiar substance formed from human blood and souls. Even a slight touch can invite a curse of misfortune...

It is said that when black sorcery is cultivated to its highest realm, this black aura will gradually fade until it becomes invisible, much like the curses in Pharaoh's tombs that strike unknowingly.

The aura around Gagarin remains black, indicating that his cultivation is far from complete... but its destructiveness is in no way weak. It is more concentrated and even more sinister!

Even though profound and terrifying black sorcery fades slowly after thousands of years, its curses remain strong; yet, they are not as terrifying as the concentrated curses of someone like Gagarin...

Black sorcery indeed requires a considerably long time to store its energy, especially when Gagarin's cultivation isn't complete. To unleash its greatest power, prolonged storage is necessary... If stored in tiny amounts, it may have some effects, but it only impacts the opponent's actions or spirit at most.

In expert battles, such subtle changes are indeed useful... Often, a small oversight here allows Gagarin to seize the opportunity for a lethal strike!

In past battles, Gagarin has used African black sorcery not just once to slay opponents equal to or even stronger than himself... Even when he first stepped into the Master Level Peak, he used African black sorcery to kill a Great Grandmaster Level expert.

Even if a sneak attack contributed to it, it still highlights the terrifying nature of African black sorcery.

"I want to let you experience endless torment before slowly killing you..."

As Gagarin stores energy, he plots Qin Fang's miserable fate in his mind, intending to let this arrogant young man suffer from endless curses of misfortune before slowly killing him.

"No, I can refine him into a puppet... A puppet with Master Level Peak strength and an indomitable body would surely become my greatest asset! Vincent... Perhaps this time, I will climb to the position of Deputy Leader over your corpse!"

With this thought, Gagarin's heart is filled with joy, and a cold, cruel yet slightly excited smile appears at the corners of his mouth.

However, compared to Gagarin's excitement and perceived advantage, Qin Fang remains exceedingly calm, as if none of this concerns him...

If Gagarin weren't watching him, Qin Fang would have really liked to go over and chat with Charlie and the others.

Gagarin's African black sorcery continues to store energy, and the eerie aura around him grows increasingly powerful, turning this space unusually cold. The black aura rippling on Gagarin's skin becomes even more palpable and chilling.

"Perhaps not even you know that African black sorcery has a fatal flaw!"

Yet, Qin Fang casually raises his gaze as if almost falling asleep, with a faint, dismissive smile at the corner of his lips, murmuring slowly in his heart.

At this moment, taking advantage of Gagarin's lack of attention, something suddenly appears in the palm of Qin Fang's hand...

What could it be?

A small golden bug!

The Godslaying Worm...

Qin Fang's supply of Godslaying Worms is dwindling, so unless absolutely necessary, he tries his best not to use them...

After all, this thing is like a one-time ultimate weapon. Once used, it must be destroyed; otherwise, it will become a bane!

But to counter African black sorcery, the Godslaying Worm turns out to be the strongest weapon...its greatest nemesis!

Because the cultivation of African black sorcery stems from a kind of corpse-eating insect found in Egyptian Pharaoh's tombs. These insects not only consume flesh and drink blood, but can also devour human souls, making them an even more dreadful existence than the Godslaying Worm.

However, these insects only possess instinct but lack intelligence...

A swarm of corpse-eating insects is the most terrifying existence. Yet when one falls alone, it becomes somewhat useless, giving rise to the creation of this wicked African black sorcery...

But when traced to its roots, the source of African black sorcery still lies in these corpse-eating insects, which are best countered by... the Godslaying Worm!

When Godslaying Worms appear, corpse-eating insects can only await their demise. If their numbers are large, they can mound bodies to allow others to escape. But when used for crafting African black sorcery, there's no escape!(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)