A passing traveler through the heavens

Chapter 146 Ji Lin's Crisis

The energy fluctuation appeared quickly and disappeared in an instant. Ji Lin put down his wine glass, got up, and followed the direction in which the energy fluctuation disappeared.

Before long, Ji Lin arrived at the front of an ordinary house.

At this moment, the mysterious energy fluctuations had dissipated without a trace, but two or three people inside the house could be heard shouting in great fear.

Ji Lin immediately concealed himself and quietly sneaked into the house. After entering the house, Ji Lin went to a bedroom.

A woman's corpse lay on the bed, her body covered with countless gruesome knife wounds, the blood staining the entire bed red.

Two or three people stood by the bed, their faces pale and their bodies trembling. They stared at the horrific scene before them with eyes full of terror, and screamed desperately.

As Ji Lin stepped into the room, a chilling aura of evil spirits assaulted his senses.

He frowned, thinking to himself, "It seems Freddy has officially begun his resurrection and started his killing spree!"

In that instant, Ji Lin concentrated his mind and unleashed his unique ability to see through the heavens.

Through his divine eye, he was astonished to discover that not only himself, but also the bodies of the other three people in the room were covered with a faint black aura.

However, unlike others, the moment that wisp of black energy appeared on Ji Lin's body, the profound power of his merit magic surged up immediately, like a clear spring quickly dispelling the black energy without a trace.

Ji Lin did not let his guard down, but instead carefully observed the black aura emanating from the other three people in the room.

After careful observation, he gradually discerned the truth—the black mist seemed to serve only as a marker, meaning that anyone who stepped into the room at this moment would undoubtedly become Freddy's next target for brutal murder.

Despite knowing the danger, Ji Lin had his own plans. He silently circulated his magical power, causing Freddy's evil spirit mark, which had previously dissipated, to reappear on his body.

After completing this action, Ji Lin turned around and left the room without hesitation, ignoring the three people inside.

He strode out of the house, booked a room at a hotel in the town, and quickly checked in. The moment Ji Lin lay down on the bed and drifted off to sleep, the evil spirit mark on his body flickered slightly.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely dense black aura, like billowing smoke, swept towards his room, completely enveloping it in the blink of an eye.

After falling asleep, Ji Lin felt as if he had fallen into a deep darkness. When he slowly opened his eyes again, he was shocked to find himself in a completely unfamiliar environment.

An eerie atmosphere permeated the surroundings, instantly putting Ji Lin on alert.

He carefully looked around, trying to find some clues or familiar traces in this unfamiliar place, but everything was so strange and mysterious.

After confirming that there was no immediate danger, Ji Lin began to carefully examine his physical condition to see if there was anything unusual.

He first focused his mind on sensing the system space within his body and found that it was still stable and could be used normally. Then, he tried to circulate the merit-based magic he had cultivated and was pleasantly surprised to find that his magic power was still abundant, smooth, and easy to use.

Just as Ji Lin breathed a sigh of relief, a sharp metallic clanging sound broke the silence.

The sound grew louder as it approached, echoing through the open area and sending chills down Ji Lin's spine. Ji Lin's heart tightened, and he looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a man wearing a red and green striped sweater walking quickly toward him.

The man wore a tattered hat, and his face was covered with hideous scars, especially his eyes, which revealed endless evil and greed.

Even more striking was the long, sharp-edged glove he wore, gleaming coldly, as if ready to tear apart his prey at any moment.

"Damn, this guy looks disgusting!" That was Ji Lin's first reaction upon seeing Freddy.

At this moment, Freddy stared intently at Ji Lin with the same gaze one would give a delicious meal, a naked desire that sent chills down one's spine.

You should know that, for evil spirits, human souls are the food they rely on for survival.

For someone like Ji Lin, who has achieved great success in cultivation, his body and soul contain enormous energy, which is undoubtedly a great tonic for evil spirits.

Therefore, from the moment Freddy met Ji Lin, he already regarded him as a sumptuous feast, which is why Freddy attacked Ji Lin again after killing one person.

Without exchanging a single word, Freddy impatiently brandished his sharp-edged glove and pounced on Ji Lin like a ferocious beast.

"Go to hell!" A furious roar echoed through the sky. Ji Lin's eyes widened in anger, his muscles tensed, and he launched a flying kick at Freddy in front of him.

This kick contained boundless anger and power; if it were in the real world, it would probably be enough to kill an ordinary person on the spot.

However, Freddy remained calm and composed in the face of such a fierce attack, and actually withstood the thunderous blow.

Upon seeing this, Ji Lin was startled and quickly took two steps back, staring at Freddy in astonishment.

Freddy casually brushed off the footprints on his body, then a sinister smile appeared on his lips before he charged at Ji Lin again.

Ji Lin dared not be negligent in the slightest, his figure flashing rapidly, dodging left and right, trying to avoid Freddy's fierce attacks.

In an instant, a thrilling chase ensued between the two. Just as Freddy's attack showed a slight opening, a glint of light flashed in Ji Lin's eyes. Without hesitation, he channeled his inner power and unleashed a powerful attack on Freddy.

The attack struck the unsuspecting Freddy instantly, sending him flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

However, despite the considerable power of the attack, Ji Lin had only just reached the beginner level of the Merit Cultivation Technique, so the attack power he could unleash was limited. Therefore, it only caused Freddy a sharp pain and did not cause him any real damage.

"Damn it, this is a disaster! What are we going to do now? We can't kill him at all!" Seeing that his all-out attack had little effect, Ji Lin became as anxious as an ant on a hot pan and couldn't help but curse.

Aside from the Merit Mantra, which can completely eliminate evil spirits like Freddy, Ji Lin's other abilities are not very effective; he can only try his best to deal with Freddy.

You must understand that in this nightmare realm belonging to Freddy, only by completely killing Freddy can one have a chance to escape.

But now it seems that achieving this goal is harder than climbing to heaven, and Freddy will obviously not give Ji Lin such an opportunity easily.

Freddy's tall and slightly ferocious body slowly straightened up. His eyes, filled with murderous intent and evil, were fixed on Ji Lin in mid-air. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, revealing a chilling sneer.

Immediately afterwards, he raised his right hand and swung it forcefully into the void! In an instant, a black light streaked across the sky like lightning, heading straight for Ji Lin's location.

Almost at the same moment, Ji Lin keenly sensed the threats coming from all directions.

He dared not be negligent in the slightest, quickly mobilizing the vast magical power within his body, continuously gathering it between his hands. As he chanted incantations, a golden light shield rapidly formed around him, tightly protecting him.

Faced with Freddy's fierce offensive, the seemingly impenetrable shield appeared somewhat ineffective.

A series of dull thuds rang out as the attacks, formed from dark power, relentlessly assaulted Ji Lin's shield like a storm.

Each impact caused the light shield to tremble violently, and fine cracks appeared on it, as if it would shatter completely at any moment.

The Merit Cultivation Method is only the introductory stage, and Ji Lin's magical power is also limited.

Despite Ji Lin's best efforts to maintain the protective shield, he ultimately could not withstand Freddy's relentless and increasingly powerful attacks.

Finally, after another round of fierce bombardment, accompanied by a crisp cracking sound, the protective shield could no longer withstand the enormous pressure and instantly turned into countless fragments scattered all over the ground.

The moment the shield shattered, a sly glint flashed in Freddy's eyes.

He vanished from his spot in a flash, and the next moment, when he reappeared, he was already silently behind Ji Lin.

At the same time, the gleaming, sharp-edged glove on his right hand stabbed fiercely towards Ji Lin's back without hesitation! The speed and force of this strike were so great that it was a deadly move!