Chapter 42: Is That It?

To clarify the situation, Lin Yi used a temporary skill from the Reincarnation Paradise—Basic Detection.

【Temporary Skill: Basic Detection. Cost: 500 Paradise Coins. Activate? Yes/No.】

【Tip: This skill will disappear upon leaving this world.】

After paying the 500 Paradise Coins, Lin Yi successfully activated the Basic Detection skill.

【Consumed 10 points of Abyss Power. Basic Detection activated. The following information has been obtained:】

Name: Yorichika (Twelve Kizuki · Lower Moon Four)

Strength: 13

Agility: 14

Stamina: 16

Intelligence: 6

Charisma: 2

Skill 1: Demon Bloodline LV12 (Passive): Strength +6, Stamina +8, Agility +6. Body gains low-level immortality. Holy damage deals double damage. Cannot withstand sunlight; sunlight deals 40% True Damage per second.

Skill 2: Blood Demon Art: Shadow Bind (Active): Manipulates shadows in the darkness, causing them to extend like tentacles to tightly bind enemies. The shadows not only restrict the enemy's movement but also gradually erode their will and life force as they struggle. While the binding effect is active, deals damage to the enemy every minute based on the caster's Intelligence * 0.6.

Skill 3: Blood Demon Art: Shadow Blade (Active): Manipulates shadows to launch 18 consecutive attacks against the enemy. Each attack deals damage based on the caster's Strength * 1.5 + Agility * 0.8.

Compared to Lin Yi's personal status panel, Yorichika's attributes and skills seemed somewhat lackluster.

As Lin Yi was scrutinizing her data, a sudden attack shattered the brief silence.

The shadow beneath Yorichika's feet changed abruptly, as if driven by some unseen force.

Dozens of dark shadows surged rapidly from the ground like ghosts, striking at Old Wolf and the others with terrifying speed.

It all happened so fast that the group had no time to react effectively before being tightly bound by these black shadows.

These shadows seemed to have come alive; they twisted and coiled, pinning Old Wolf and the others firmly in place with incredible strength.

The group struggled with all their might, attempting to break free from the terrifying restraint, but the shadows' control only seemed to tighten, as if intending to crush their bodies into pieces.

A flash of terror crossed Old Wolf's eyes as he swung his massive tower shield with all his strength, trying to break free from the shadow-like darkness clinging to him.

But the shadows were like maggots on a bone; no matter how he struggled, they remained tightly attached to his body.

The situation for the other contractors was equally dire; they were bound tightly by the dark shadows, unable to break free, only able to let out faint moans.

Yorichika watched the trapped prey coldly, the cruel smile on her face becoming increasingly pronounced.

She enjoyed the pleasure of playing with the fates of others in the palm of her hand; at this moment, she was the ruler of all.

Just as she prepared to step forward to deliver the fatal blow, a powerful sense of unease surged in her heart.

The feeling came so suddenly and so intensely that she instinctively jumped back several steps, creating distance between herself and the group.

She jumped back instinctively and looked around warily, attempting to find the source of this unease.

She scanned her surroundings vigilantly, leaving no corner of the darkness unexamined, trying to pinpoint the source of the dread.

However, the surroundings were silent, save for the gentle wind rustling through the leaves.

At that same moment, a dazzling white light suddenly erupted from Lin Yi.

Under the illumination of this white light, the shadows that were originally binding him instantly dissolved, turning into puddles of black liquid scattered across the ground.

Seeing this, a look of confusion appeared on Yorichika's face.

"Who are you? Someone from the Demon Slayer Corps?"

She had originally assumed Lin Yi was a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, but they usually wore uniform outfits with distinct markings.

Lin Yi glanced at Old Wolf and his group on the ground, feeling a hint of disappointment in his heart.

However, now was not the time to dwell on that. The shaft of the White Rose Staff in Lin Yi's hand began to dissipate, revealing the Black Rose Sword within.

The blade emitted a sharp, piercing aura, as if capable of impaling any obstacle.

Lin Yi pointed his sword at Yorichika: "Demon Slayer Corps? Not yet. But after I kill you, I probably will be."

These words gave Yorichika an unprecedented sense of pressure.

It was a feeling similar to when she was human and was targeted by a pack of wolves in the wilderness—every pore on her body tensed, and her heart raced uncontrollably.

Fear continued to rise in Yorichika's heart, but she was, after all, a member of the Twelve Kizuki, possessing her own pride and dignity.

"Damn you! Don't underestimate me!" Yorichika roared. "I am one of the Twelve Kizuki!"

She swung her hands, manipulating shadows from all directions to launch an attack at Lin Yi.

Under her control, these shadows were like black blades endowed with life; they sliced through the silent air with sharp momentum and whistling winds, rushing straight toward Lin Yi.

Facing this overwhelming onslaught of shadow blades, Lin Yi remained exceptionally calm and composed.

He stood motionless, as if rooted to the spot, without even shifting his feet an inch.

He merely swung the blade in his hand lightly. Amidst the flashing sword light, those seemingly ferocious shadow blades were instantly split in two and turned to nothingness, like snowflakes meeting a scorching sun.

Only faint black traces remained in the air.

This sight caused Yorichika's eyes to widen as she stared at Lin Yi in disbelief.

She could not believe that her attacks were being neutralized so easily.

"Is this all you've got?" Lin Yi's tone carried a hint of disappointment.

Provoked by Lin Yi's words, Yorichika's face flushed red. She grit her teeth, desperate to launch another attack to prove her strength.

But Lin Yi gave her no such chance.

With a flash of movement, he appeared instantly in front of Yorichika.

The tip of his longsword pointed directly at Yorichika's heart, condensing all his strength and killing intent into this single strike.

This strike was like a bolt of thunder; even time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Facing Lin Yi's sudden assault, a surge of intense terror rose in Yorichika's heart.

She had once believed herself to be immortal, but at this moment, she truly felt an unprecedented life-and-death crisis.

In this critical moment, Yorichika instinctively recoiled, attempting to pull away from Lin Yi.

She quickly raised her arms, wanting to protect her vital organs and block the fatal blow.

However, her defense was incredibly fragile under Lin Yi's sword.

The longsword pierced through her arm and chest as easily as cutting through tofu.

Blood sprayed out like a fountain, staining Yorichika's vision red.

Agonizing pain spread through her entire body, but deeper still were the shock and terror in her heart.

To her horror, Yorichika discovered that her flesh could not regenerate as quickly as before.

The wound was shrouded in a terrifying energy, rendering her regenerative abilities completely ineffective.

Her wound would not heal, and her life force was rapidly draining away.

Lin Yi's attack did not stop because of Yorichika's confusion and panic.

With a flash of cold light, the blade pierced through Yorichika's heart as easily as if it were slicing tofu.

At that moment, Yorichika felt an unprecedented level of pain; her eyes were wide, filled with shock and disbelief.

She had once thought she was immortal, that nothing except the weapons of the Demon Slayer Corps and the bright sunlight could harm her.

Now, she truly felt her life force slipping away, the shadow of death rapidly approaching.

She tried to struggle, tried to resist, but it all seemed to be too late.

The Abyss Power on Lin Yi's sword perfectly countered the bloodline power within her. Under the erosion of this power, her body gradually lost strength, and she finally collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.

【You have killed the Twelve Kizuki — Lower Moon Four, Yorichika.】

【Yorichika is a key plot character. Obtained 6.7% of the World Source. Total World Source obtained: 6.7%.】

*Yesterday, I discussed things with several Paradise fan-fiction authors and realized that the "cheat" I've given my protagonist is actually quite small; the contractors in other books are much more powerful than mine. Since this world is finished, I plan to bring in some future cheats early to use, otherwise, it would be too embarrassing if he couldn't even compete with a standard contractor.*

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