Regardless of whether the man calling himself Yaofeng spoke the truth, Lin Ran genuinely thought so.
Yaofeng exuded an aura remarkably similar to the Starfall Demonic Essence.
This aura was, naturally, fatally alluring to Lin Ran.
His Samsara Eyes had only just reached the halfway point of their advancement, with some skills yet to be unlocked.
If he could absorb this Yaofeng, it might be another substantial nourishment, no less than Qin Lan had been!
Yaofeng’s gaze upon Lin Ran was also intensely fervent.
Clearly, he was also very keen on Lin Ran’s eyes.
However… this guy was a Special-class Executor of the Nightfall Organization…
Lin Ran's mind was already calculating the possibility of killing him without using his Black Dragon form.
Through Zhao Wudi, Lin Ran had learned many secrets of the Nightfall Organization.
One point was the internal classification of Executors.
From lowest to highest, they were: Level 5, Level 4, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1… and Special-class.
However, the Nightfall Organization’s Executor ranks were not calculated based on one’s current strength.
Their true evaluation standard was future potential and hidden trump cards.
Take Zhao Wudi, for example, a sixth-tier Awakener with the S-class talent Adamantine Body, who was only a Level 3 Executor within the Nightfall Organization.
Yet, Yaofeng, also a sixth-tier Awakener, was a Special-class Executor…
This guy was definitely extraordinary!
Still, Lin Ran wasn't afraid.
Speaking of extraordinary, who could compare to himself?
If he were to join the Nightfall Organization, they would probably have to create an Executor rank three levels higher than Special-class for him overnight.
Thinking this, Lin Ran chuckled:
"How did you find me?"
Yaofeng showed no intention of answering:
"Once I dig out your eyeballs, you'll know."
With that, Yaofeng decided not to exchange pleasantries with Lin Ran here and rushed forward impetuously.
It was evident that he was truly obsessed with Lin Ran's eyes.
So fast!
Lin Ran's pupils contracted, and instinctively, he unleashed Shinra Tensei.
*Clang!*
Despite Yaofeng’s astonishing speed, he ultimately couldn't contend with a skill and was directly sent flying.
After being repelled, Yaofeng retreated rapidly.
After creating a distance of nearly thirty meters from Lin Ran, he licked his fingers and chuckled:
"This omnidirectional repulsion ability seems to be a bit stronger than what was recorded!"
"It appears you've evolved again."
"Interesting! These eyes of yours are truly too interesting!"
Lin Ran also took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on Yaofeng’s every move.
This guy was indeed quite formidable.
If nothing else, his suffocating speed alone was an astonishing advantage.
It was only because he had the Eternal Mangekyo that he could barely track his movements…
Otherwise, he would have been endlessly toyed with.
Amaterasu!
Just as Yaofeng was feeling smug and preparing to spout more taunts, Lin Ran rotated his tomoe and unleashed Amaterasu upon him.
This sneak attack was both swift and ruthless.
To avoid being detected by this guy with terrifying speed, Lin Ran launched the skill the moment he gathered demonic power in his eyes, leaving no time for charge-up.
It could only be said that no matter how fast Yaofeng was, he was still human. He was directly engulfed by Lin Ran's Amaterasu.
"Ugh!"
The fierce black flames immediately enveloped Yaofeng, burning him into a living inferno.
However, Yaofeng did not appear overly concerned. After a light gasp, he calmly stood his ground.
"Little one, I came prepared…"
"You don't think you can defeat me with such means, do you?"
"Black flames are nothing to me!"
With that, Yaofeng lunged at Lin Ran once more, charging forward under the Amaterasu.
And his attack method remained his claws.
Dragon Pierce Heart!
The moment Yaofeng reached him, Lin Ran, from his Soul Ring, drew the Golden Dragon Spear and pointed it directly at Yaofeng's head, which was shrouded in black flames.
"Haa!"
Yaofeng roared, using his left hand to grab the spear tip while fiercely clawing at Lin Ran's face with his right.
*Clang!*
The Golden Dragon Spear emitted a crisp metallic chime upon contact with Yaofeng's left hand.
The Golden Dragon Spear, usually indestructible, was caught in his grasp.
Kamui!
Seeing Yaofeng’s right hand about to claw at his face, Lin Ran directly activated his current strongest offensive technique.
A violent spatial vortex formed on Yaofeng's right hand. This all-tearing power immediately forced Yaofeng to scream and retract his hand.
At this moment, Yaofeng's left hand also showed several bloody gashes from the Golden Dragon Spear's attack.
Yaofeng retreated from Lin Ran again with a dejected look, licking his hand with his lips.
Strangely, as soon as Yaofeng licked his hand, it began to heal almost completely.
The black flames that had been burning him had also vanished without a trace.
This guy… is indeed very strong…
Looking at the fully recovered Yaofeng, Lin Ran narrowed his eyes and fully expanded his Room domain.
To defeat him, he had to go all out!
Seeing himself enveloped by the Room domain, Yaofeng laughed maniacally:
"Useless! Useless!"
"All your abilities have been foreseen by me. Just surrender obediently!"
With that, he charged at Lin Ran once more.
Room: Slaughterhouse!
Lin Ran intended to use the Op-Op Fruit to sever Yaofeng's claws first.
But to his surprise, the Op-Op Fruit, which usually worked every time, couldn't even cut him.
Damn it! He’s so well-prepared!
This guy must be carrying quite a bit of equipment designed to seal spatial abilities!
No wonder he felt something was slightly off when he activated Kamui earlier – its power was noticeably weakened.
Since you're not fighting honorably, I won't hold back either!
Susanoo!
Just as Yaofeng was about to pounce on Lin Ran again, a cerulean giant mecha blocked his path.
At the same time, the energy sword in the mecha’s hand did not pause, and it swept directly towards Yaofeng.
This was not all!
Behind Lin Ran, nearly sixty Gates of Babylon opened, unleashing a furious barrage of concentrated fire on Yaofeng.
Cardiac Arrest!
To ensure the power of the slash, Lin Ran also imbued the Susanoo's energy sword with electricity, completely covering Yaofeng with crackling lightning.
"Finally showing your trump card, are you?"
"Too bad, you're already countered by me!"
Yaofeng chuckled.
"But just talking won't convince you…"
"So, I'll show you mine!"
"Hundred Claw Frenzy!"