Almighty Genius

Chapter 1896 - 1470: The Sinister Dog Ghost

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"Is this a Shikigami?"

Seeing such a big creature, Qin Fang was very surprised, as this thing in front of him didn't look like any creature that should exist on Earth.

At least, although Qin Fang hasn't seen all the fierce beasts on Earth, none of them look so ridiculous.

But the Shikigami in front of him was completely a monster…and a hybrid of some extremely eerie and uncanny sort.

Its body was quite similar to that of a human, only stronger, but its head looked like a dog or a wolf.

As for its limbs, there was no need to mention that they were not human hands and feet, but furry and incredibly sharp claws, with a faint hint of blades.

This is a Shikigami, a very mysterious unknown creature.

"It is indeed a Shikigami... I've heard elders mention this, a very sinister creature, cruel and violent by nature, everyone must be careful!"

Monk Wukong couldn't help but nod as he spoke, his expression more serious than ever, not daring to underestimate this Shikigami.

Monk Wukong, from Shaolin Temple, knew quite a lot about this, especially back when Dragon Country and Japan were at war, Shaolin Temple had many monks who encountered Japan's Onmyoji, and fought against such Shikigami, naturally understanding it.

It was exactly because of this understanding that he didn't underestimate it, so the monk's reaction was not surprising.

"Feels somewhat familiar, have I seen it somewhere before?"

Qin Fang's Scouting Skill had already given him the answer, so he knew this was indeed a Shikigami, yet he had a different feeling inside.

However, Qin Fang didn't voice it out, he just noted it quietly in his mind.

"Old Ji, Monk, that old guy is yours... I'll handle this monster!"

Though the strength of the Shikigami remained unclear, seeing the satisfaction in that grandmaster-level expert's reaction towards his Shikigami, Qin Fang knew what to do.

He roared at Ji Xiang, then immediately charged towards the possibly terrifying Shikigami!

As for Monk Wukong, his skills were comparable to Qin Fang's but slightly weaker from Sun Hao's impact, putting him just below Qin Fang. Now, letting him deal with a grandmaster-level expert whose strength had also been drained significantly, with Ji Xiang assisting, it would be a bit easier.

"Old Qin, be careful yourself..."

Ji Xiang and the monk nodded, neither dared to be careless at this point, quickly rushing at the grandmaster-level expert who planned to sit back and watch the show.

They couldn't delay, as the Shikigami was a terrifying evil entity; they didn't know how long Qin Fang could hold on, so they needed a quick victory, resolving this opponent swiftly, then helping Qin Fang against the Shikigami...

Though the Shikigami was summoned by that grandmaster-level expert, it had no direct connection to him.

Even if that grandmaster-level expert was killed, the Shikigami would not disappear, which was the reason why Ji Xiang and Monk Wukong were so anxious.

"Baka..."

Having summoned the Shikigami, the grandmaster-level expert was slightly relieved, ready to watch the drama of Qin Fang and his companions being chased by the Shikigami.

However, Qin Fang and his team didn't follow the usual rules, splitting into two groups, one to fend off the Shikigami and the other to besiege him.

He, having exhausted much of his strength, was at barely 60-70% of his peak, while Ji Xiang and Monk Wukong, though slightly weaker and also drained, joined forces against him, making him not only lack advantage but fall into a deadlock!

"Kill them!"

Facing this predicament, the grandmaster-level expert obviously didn't plan to give up without a fight, dodging swiftly while commanding the Shikigami.

"Roar~~"

The tall and strong Shikigami immediately roared with such a howl, then enveloped in a dense black mist, charged swiftly at Qin Fang.

Though the Shikigami appeared large, its actions were not sluggish at all, instead, it was extraordinarily agile, moving at an astonishing speed, reaching Qin Fang in almost a blink.

Even before it arrived, Qin Fang already felt goosebumps on his body, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop instantly.

"So cold and eerie..."

This was Qin Fang's most apparent feeling, the chilling Yin Qi feeling as if he faced not a rival, but a ghostly entity from the underworld.

"How on earth did this thing come into being?"

Facing this sinister creature, Qin Fang, unaware of its true nature, dared not confront it head-on easily. He fully utilized the Traceless Snow Stepping Technique, sliding his feet, narrowly avoiding the shikigami's razor-sharp claws just before they struck.

As the claws slashed by, the sinister feeling became even more apparent, almost making Qin Fang involuntarily shiver.

Not only that, the mist from before seemed to have been absorbed, but now the shikigami was emitting a faint black mist that floated on its surface.

When those claws slashed past, the black mist also began to spread outward...

Qin Fang had narrowly avoided the claws, but when the black mist spread, it brushed against the edge of Qin Fang's garment, and he immediately heard a sizzling sound by his ear.

"Corrosion?"

Upon hearing this sound, Qin Fang instinctively glanced at it, his face turning quite unsightly, as a small part of his clothes had actually been corroded away.

Although he knew the shikigami was no simple matter, he hadn't expected even this seemingly inconspicuous mist to be so sinister... making Qin Fang all the more tense.

Rustle, rustle, rustle~~

While Qin Fang was contemplating, the shikigami certainly wasn't idle. Its speed reached its limit, almost constantly shadowing Qin Fang. Its pair of sharp arms swung, creating strong gusts of wind... At the same time, that black mist was also shaking and spreading violently!

"Indeed, it's not simple..."

Qin Fang didn't dare let up in the slightest, pushing the Traceless Snow Stepping Technique to its peak, moving and weaving through the small area to dodge the shikigami's attacks, while also being cautious of the highly corrosive black mist.

Qin Fang examined the situation closely, noting that the shikigami's head was like a dog's, suggesting it could be a Dog God or a Dog Ghost...

However, judging from the shikigami's behavior, it seemed more likely to be a Dog Ghost, demanding even greater caution.

Compared to a Dog God, a Dog Ghost poses a greater threat and is notoriously more ferocious.

Qin Fang dodged time and again, each evasion only serving to further incite the shikigami's ferocity, with its emerald eyes gradually showing signs of turning blood-red.

Additionally, the shikigami's speed kept increasing, until in Qin Fang's eyes, it became a series of black shadows, nearly impossible to track its movements.

"Hiss~~ So cold!"

Qin Fang continued to avoid being approached, but as the shikigami's speed increased, the black mist gradually spread, showing a tendency to encircle Qin Fang entirely.

At the same time, the black mist not only corroded Qin Fang's clothing, but also lowered the surrounding temperature dramatically, so much so that even Qin Fang, a Quasi-Grandmaster-level Expert, felt the chill, indicating its severity.

"Things can't go on like this..."

Being forced into this situation, Qin Fang's expression grew increasingly grim. The situation became ever more unfavorable to him, and he couldn't guarantee how long he could continue if this dragged on.

He glanced over at Ji Xiang and the others; even the Grandmaster-level expert was rather cunning, seemingly sharing Qin Fang's mindset, constantly dodging and escaping. Though it appeared somewhat embarrassing, Ji Xiang and Monk Wukong had no way to deal with it.

Once Qin Fang failed to hold on, the shikigami could assist in dealing with Ji Xiang and Monk Wukong, creating a truly perilous situation.

"No, I can't just sit here and wait for doom..."

Faced with such a predicament, Qin Fang's expression gradually steadied, his mind racing to find a suitable solution.

"This black mist is chilling and intensely corrosive... I must find a way to restrain it!"

He didn't yet know exactly how strong the shikigami was, but the black mist was undoubtedly a bothersome obstacle, significantly impacting Qin Fang's capabilities.

The chilling cold was exceedingly troublesome, even for a Quasi-Grandmaster-level Expert like Qin Fang, impervious to heat and cold.

As the temperature continued to drop, Qin Fang felt his body stiffening, and if this went on, even the wondrous Traceless Snow Stepping Technique would be heavily constrained...

The corrosive nature of the black mist was even worse; if it touched Qin Fang's body, the burning sensation was incredibly unpleasant.

Most crucially, if this black mist's corrosive nature was a form of poison, Qin Fang wasn't entirely sure and certainly didn't dare provoke it easily...

To deal with this shikigami, the first step was to disperse the strange black mist surrounding it. Qin Fang racked his brains searching for a solution!

"Wait... I've got it!"

As Qin Fang continued moving rapidly, evading the cursed black mist, a sudden spark of inspiration struck him, and he abruptly thought of a solution, his spirits lifting! (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)