Abe Inbi made his move. His eight God-level Shikigami lunged toward Bai Yiyuan. The maximum level a Shikigami could reach was limited by its Onmyoji. As a level 93 Onmyoji, Abe Inbi had cultivated his Shikigami to level 92. Among them, the special Shikigami Abe Inzuki had reached level 93, retaining memories of his past life and possessing combat strength far beyond the other seven. Even Bai Yiyuan couldn’t afford to take such a lineup lightly. “Moyu, stay alert!” Bai Yiyuan warned, unleashing a powerful aura. Lin Moyu responded, “The best way to deal with Shikigami is to eliminate the Onmyoji. Teacher, I’ll handle Abe Inbi.” “Alright.” Bai Yiyuan replied, placing his trust in Lin Moyu without hesitation. With explosive force, Bai Yiyuan shot forward like a meteor, slamming into the Shikigami. Another, Amaterasu—wolf-like and wreathed in flame—leapt at him, jaws wide. Bai Yiyuan met it with a crushing iron fist, sending it flying. From the very start, Bai Yiyuan was in full combat mode. His iron fists tore through the air, trailing wind and crackling electricity. He unleashed a relentless barrage of powerful skills, shaking the very space and sending shockwaves rippling in all directions. Buildings crumbled under the force, collapsing with thunderous crashes as the estate descended into chaos. If not for the barrier shielding the area, the shockwaves alone could have leveled half of Sakurahigashi City. While Bai Yiyuan fought with overwhelming force, Lin Moyu was already closing in on Abe Inbi. Onmyoji, like Summoners, relied heavily on their summons for combat. Without them, their personal power was usually limited. But Lin Moyu didn’t fully subscribe to that belief—especially not when facing a powerful foe like the level 93 Abe Inbi. He knew better than to drop his guard. An Onmyoji of Abe Inbi’s caliber could still be a deadly threat, even without his summons. Abe Inbi studied Lin Moyu with interest, “The youngest godly general of the Shenxia Empire... and of all humankind. Your potential is immense—worthy of becoming my ninth Shikigami.” He pointed a finger. A beam of light shot forward, faster than Lin Moyu could react, and struck him. Lin Moyu’s Bone Armor flared, held for half a second, then shattered. The beam pierced straight through and hit him head-on. Abe Inbi smiled, “You’ve been hit by my Soul-Binding Curse. Now be a good boy and surrender…” He stopped mid-sentence. Lin Moyu stood tall, completely unfazed. “Impossible! That’s not possible! How are you still fine?” Abe Inbi shrieked. He had no idea Lin Moyu possessed a broken passive skill, one that granted immunity to abnormal status effects. Even Antares was stunned by this skill; it was far beyond the comprehension of someone like Abe Inbi. Lin Moyu chuckled, “Soul attacks? I can do that too.” A flame ignited in his palm, and Soul Blaze descended upon Abe Inbi. The Onmyoji screamed as pain tore through him. Desperate, he activated another skill. A flood of glowing runes surged across his body. These were Onmyoji Runes. The higher the Onmyoji’s level, the more runes they could unleash. Abe Inbi’s entire body was nearly covered in them, forming an invisible armor that protected both flesh and soul. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 Lin Moyu wasn’t surprised. Any God-level opponent would have defensive skills. At this moment, his undead army surged forth and swept toward Abe Inbi. A storm of Elemental Explosions rained down. Abe Inbi, still reeling from the shock, continued casting skills relentlessly. Runes surged from his hands, lighting up the entire estate. Inside, over 100 Black Dragon Guild members remained, more than 20 of them peak-level level 80-plus users. Yet they stood frozen, stunned by the overwhelming clash of God-level powerhouses. This was far beyond their ability to intervene. Suddenly, a multitude of runes spread beneath their feet. "Skill: Onmyo Fate Lock." Abe Inbi chanted. The runes flared, transforming into chains that coiled around the guild members, locking them in place. “Guild Master, what’s going on?!” “Why are you doing this?!” Their cries turned to terror as the chains began to drain their energy. Moments later, more rune chains burst skyward, lashing through the air and sweeping away the skeletons. The guild members weakened rapidly, while the chains grew denser and more powerful. The Skeletal Berserk Warriors hacked at them with massive axes, but the rune chains were incredibly resilient. Meanwhile, runes on Abe Inbi’s body ignited again, forming a glowing shield that repelled the attacks of the Skeletal Great Mages and Skeletal Marksmen. No God-level powerhouse was easy to deal with, especially not one at level 93. Even without his Shikigami, Lin Moyu wouldn’t dare underestimate him. The guild members were nearly drained dry, while the rune chains continued to grow stronger. The rune chains wrapped tightly around Abe Inbi, masking his aura and making it nearly impossible for the Skeletal Great Mage and Skeletal Marksmen’s attacks to land. At the same time, they entangled swathes of Skeletal Berserk Warriors, and then more chains flew out and shot toward Lin Moyu. “It’s useless. You can’t break my Onmyo Fate Lock.” “No matter how many summons you have, they’re too weak. Just a swarm of ants.” “Soon, I’ll shred your summons to pieces… and turn you into my Shikigami!” His voice filled with hatred. Lin Moyu had killed his son—Abe Inbi’s vengeance burned like wildfire. Only by turning Lin Moyu into a Shikigami could he extinguish that rage. Lin Moyu remained silent. He had already gauged the rune chains' power. Their defense far exceeded their offensive power, a near-impenetrable defense, forged at the cost of over 100 lives. But as for their offensive power… it was mediocre at best. Thinking such weak strikes could kill him was nothing more than a fantasy. Lin Moyu raised a finger and pointed. Skill: Deterioration Curse! Skill: Poison Starburst! Two powerful AoE skills erupted simultaneously, dyeing the barrier with glowing hues of red and green. Under the effects of Deterioration Curse, the Shikigami’s movements slowed drastically, and the damage they received increased sharply. Bai Yiyuan burst into laughter, his attacks growing even more ferocious. At the same time, both Abe Inbi and his Shikigami were engulfed in a green glow as poison spread across their bodies, dealing damage every second. "A curse skill? Useless!" Abe Inbi growled. He rapidly formed a series of intricate hand seals, conjuring a complex rune, "Skill: Dispel!" The skill burst forth, cleansing both him and his Shikigami of the curse instantly. As expected, for a God-level powerhouse, curses were little more than an annoyance. Lin Moyu silently wondered whether his curse would grow stronger once he reached God-level. He believed it would. Yet, while the curse had been lifted, the effect of Poison Starburst still lingered. Abe Inbi quickly retrieved a potion and drank it. The poison on his body faded rapidly, and the same was true for his Shikigami. He said coldly, "I’ve already seen through all your skills. Curse and poison, though rare, are not without counters." "It's pointless. Just surrender." Lin Moyu chuckled softly, "Ah… So I'm being targeted, huh?" His reputation had grown too large. His skills had been studied, dissected, and prepared for. But not all of his skills had been revealed. Suddenly, Elemental Liches emerged. Rings of light lit up beneath the skeletons’ feet. The poison that had just been dispelled returned, much stronger than before. This time, it came from the Poison Lich, its poison far more potent than Poison Starburst. Thunder cracked across the heavens. Bolts of lightning rained down, striking both Abe Inbi and his Shikigami. Abe Inbi reeled in shock, “What is this skill? I've never seen it before!” The rune chains that protected them cracked and shattered under the lightning’s relentless assault. "You dare wield lightning before an Onmyoji?" Abe Inbi snapped, "You're courting death!" His hands blurred as he formed a barrage of seals, sending forth runes, "Summon Susanoo!" Susanoo was a legendary Shikigami from the Sakura Kingdom, renowned for wielding lightning, revered as the Lightning God of the Sakura Kingdom. Susanoo could never be truly tamed. It could only be temporarily summoned in moments of dire need. A massive figure took shape in the air, marked by a lightning-shaped symbol on its forehead. Only the upper body materialized—humanoid in form, though Sakura Kingdom lore claimed its lower half was that of a serpent. The moment it appeared, its eyes locked onto Lin Moyu, and bolts of lightning rained down upon him.