Survival in an apartment, starting with a stroke of luck on a plane

Preparing a powerful move.

Lin Yu's face darkened.

We can't let him continue like this.

If we wait until he's fully charged up, one strike could destroy the entire building.

Lin Yu did not hesitate.

He turned around, went back to the apartment door, pushed it open, and went inside.

"Jin Ling," he called out.

Jin Ling raised her head from the sofa, her golden eyes looking at him.

"Someone's coming," Lin Yu said. "They're very strong. Protect Tangtang."

Jinling stood up, shook its feathers, and let out a low chirp. It understood.

Lin Yu entered the small world again and found the Queen Insect.

"[Dominate.]" The Queen's voice immediately echoed in his mind.

"Send out a team of elite troops, ready to provide support at any time," Lin Yu said. "Also, notify Qingyuan and tell her to be prepared."

【clear.】

After making these arrangements, Lin Yu took a deep breath, turned around, and walked out of the apartment.

He didn't take the elevator or the stairs.

He jumped straight out of the window.

The height of a dozen or so stories was nothing to him. The Void Walker's spatial abilities activated automatically, and his body paused slightly in mid-air before landing steadily on the ground.

It made no sound when it landed.

The man in black robes across the street remained standing in the same spot.

But Lin Yu could sense that the other party's attention was completely focused on him.

"Who are you?" Lin Yu asked.

The man in black robes did not answer.

He slowly raised one hand.

That hand was very white—unnaturally white, like the kind of paleness that comes from years of being deprived of sunlight. The fingers were long and slender, and the nails were a deep blue, gleaming with a faint, cold light.

He gently shook hands with Lin Yu.

"Click."

A crisp cracking sound of ice breaking echoed through the air.

The ground beneath Lin Yu's feet instantly froze, the dark blue ice spreading rapidly upwards from his ankles. In less than a second, his legs were encased in ice.

Immediately afterwards, the cold air crept up his legs, trying to freeze his blood, his internal organs, and his energy core.

"That's interesting," Lin Yu said in a low voice.

He didn't move.

The source energy within his body suddenly began to circulate, and the Samadhi True Fire surged from his meridians, spreading along his limbs and bones. The crimson flames burned on his body, rapidly melting the ice that clung to him.

However, the melting rate is slightly slower than the freezing rate.

"Such a strong chill." Lin Yu frowned.

This is not an ordinary ice-type ability.

This chill carried a freezing effect at the level of rules. It not only froze matter, but also energy. If his Samadhi True Fire hadn't been of such high quality, he probably would have been frozen solid just now.

The man in black finally spoke.

His voice was hoarse, like two stones rubbing together, cold and hard.

"The Witcher, Lin Yu."

"Did the Hand of Ashes send you?" Lin Yu asked.

The man in the black robe did not answer the question.

He raised his hands again, this time with both hands.

"Click—click click click—"

A series of cracking sounds rang out.

The surfaces of buildings on both sides of the street froze simultaneously, the dark blue ice spreading upwards at a visible speed, enveloping the entire building. The streetlights went out—the bulbs had frozen and cracked. The road surface cracked—the expanding force of the ice shattered the asphalt.

Within seconds, the entire neighborhood transformed into a world of ice.

The temperature dropped sharply.

Lin Yu's breath turned into white mist, and a thin layer of frost formed on his eyebrows and hair.

But his eyes remained calm.

"Domain," he said.

This time it's a real domain.

That was just a test; now, their domain is fully open.

A legendary, pinnacle ice-type domain—and of extremely high quality at that.

Lin Yu took a deep breath.

He did not unleash the God of War Domain.

It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't—expanding my territory in the city would have too large an impact and would harm innocent people. Although there's no one left on this street, there are still residents in the surrounding buildings.

He had no choice but to tough it out.

"Let's finish this quickly," Lin Yu said in a low voice.

He pushed off with his feet, and his figure shot out suddenly, heading straight for the man in black robes.

The Demon-Slaying Sword had appeared in his hand without him even noticing, and golden sword energy flowed across its blade, forcing back some of the surrounding chill.

The man in black robes stood still, without moving.

Only when Lin Yu was ten meters away from him did he gently raise one hand and make a pressing motion in Lin Yu's direction.

"Buzz—"

The air vibrated violently.

An ice wall appeared out of thin air, blocking Lin Yu's path. The ice wall was several feet thick, with a faint blue luster on its surface, and was embedded with countless ice spikes—anyone who bumped into it would be riddled with holes.

Lin Yu did not slow down.

The Demon-Slaying Sword was raised high, and then slashed down.

"Slay the demon."

The golden sword energy surged, transforming into a giant sword phantom tens of feet long, which slammed fiercely into the ice wall.

"boom!"

The ice wall shattered instantly.

Countless ice chunks flew in all directions, each carrying immense penetrating power, striking the surrounding buildings and creating deep craters.

But the man in black robes was no longer there.

He appeared to Lin Yu's side and slightly behind.

A pale hand, carrying a chilling blue aura, pressed against Lin Yu's back.

The speed was unbelievable.

Lin Yu's pupils contracted slightly.

Wow, that was fast.

It was faster than he had imagined.

He didn't have time to turn around, so he could only dodge to the side—the Void Walker's spatial blink was automatically triggered, leaving an afterimage in his original position, while his real body appeared five meters away.

But we were still a step too late.

The black-robed man's fingers brushed against his shoulder.

I just wiped it.

Lin Yu's left shoulder instantly froze—not just on the surface, but from the inside out, his muscles, bones, and meridians were all frozen.

A sharp pain shot through me.

It's not the pain of frostbite, but rather the tearing sensation that comes from forcibly restoring energy after it has been frozen.

Lin Yu grunted and took a few steps back.

He glanced down at his left shoulder.

The shoulder armor of the Heavenly Gang Armor was covered with a layer of dark blue ice, which was slowly spreading outwards, dimming the luster of the armor plates wherever it passed.

"Even equipment can be frozen?" Lin Yu frowned.

This ability is too troublesome.

He circulated his Samadhi Fire, crimson flames spreading along his shoulders in an attempt to melt the ice. But this time, the melting was slower than before—the black-robed man's chilling aura was of a higher quality than he had anticipated.

"You're stronger than the intelligence reports said." The black-robed man's hoarse voice rang out again.

He stood not far away, his pale hands hanging at his sides, the eerie blue light on his fingernails even brighter than before.

"But that's not enough."

He raised both hands at the same time, his fingers spread wide.

"Click-click-click—"

Countless ice spikes burst forth from the ground, densely packed, like a forest of ice. Each ice spike was several meters long, with a sharp tip like a knife, and its surface gleamed with a cold, eerie blue light.

Ice spikes shot at Lin Yu from all directions, blocking all his escape routes.

Lin Yu's eyes narrowed.

He didn't hide.

The axe appeared in his left hand.

A single sweeping axe.

"Splitting the rock."

The dark golden axe light surged, transforming into a crescent-shaped blade of light that swept across the ground.

"Bang—boom boom boom—"

The ice spikes shattered one after another.

The machete deals ten times the damage to rock and soil targets. While its effect on ice targets isn't quite as dramatic, it's still far superior to ordinary weapons. With a single swing, all the ice spikes in front shattered, sending ice fragments raining down.

But the ice spikes from the sides and back were still pricking.

Lin Yu parried with his axe in his left hand and counterattacked with his sword in his right, his figure weaving and shifting among the ice spikes. The Demon-Slaying Sword and the Mountain-Splitting Axe danced in his hands like two streaks of light, shattering every ice spike that pierced his path.

But there were too many ice spikes.

Moreover, they will grow back after they break—in the black-robed man's realm, ice is endless.

This kind of fighting isn't going to work.

While parrying, Lin Yu observed the position of the man in black robes.

The man in black robes stood in the center of the domain, his hands behind his back, appearing completely at ease. He hadn't even moved; all his attacks were launched through the domain.

Is this the power of a legendary peak?

Lin Yu gritted his teeth.

Can't delay any longer.

He took a deep breath, and the source energy within his body suddenly erupted.

"War God Domain."

Golden light surged from his body and spread in all directions.

However, his domain was only halfway expanded when it was suppressed by the ice-type domain—the black-robed man's domain was stronger than his, and the War God Domain could only be maintained within a few meters around him, unable to expand outwards at all.

"As expected," Lin Yu said in a low voice.

He knew it would turn out this way.

The difference in realms is undeniable; it's normal for a beginner-level Legendary to have their domain suppressed when facing a peak-level Legendary.

But it's okay.

He doesn't need to expand the entire field.

He only needs to...

"Dominator of the Battlefield."

The golden light suddenly contracted and concentrated entirely on his body.

The full effects of the God of War Domain were compressed onto him alone.

All attributes increased by 30%.

They fought with increasing ferocity.

An unyielding belief.

With all the effects combined, Lin Yu's aura surged dramatically.

He pushed off with his feet and shot forward again.

This time, the speed was at least 30% faster than before.

The Demon-Slaying Sword unleashed a golden aura, aiming straight for the black-robed man's throat.

The man in black robes finally moved.

His body floated backward at an incredibly fast speed—almost like teleportation. At the same time, he crossed his arms in front of him, and a thick ice shield appeared before him.

"clang!"

The Demon-Slaying Sword struck the ice shield with a loud bang.

A crack appeared on the ice shield, but it did not shatter.

Lin Yu then brought down the axe in his left hand.

"boom!"

This time, the ice shield shattered.

But the man in black robes had already retreated ten meters away.

He looked at Lin Yu, his gaze beneath the hood seemingly filled with surprise.

"Not bad," he said. "For a beginner-level Legendary character to possess this level of combat strength, you certainly deserve a bounty."

Lin Yu did not speak.

He took a breath.

That burst of power just now consumed a lot of his mana. But the effect was also obvious—he was finally able to hurt his opponent.

But it's only "capable of causing injury".

We're still a long way from killing them.

The black-robed man was stronger than any opponent he had ever faced. The Burner would probably not last ten moves against him.

"I need to think of a way," Lin Yu thought to himself.

A direct confrontation is definitely not an option. The difference in their skill levels is too great; he can't win by attrition.

It requires skill.

Or... use props.

His storage space contained many valuable items: a jade lion seal, a deep blue rose, a king's skull, various potions...

But can these things pose a threat to legendary opponents at the peak?

The Jade Lion Seal's Lion King Fusion form is epic-level, but it's not enough. Azure Rose's charged shot has considerable power, but whether it can break through defenses is questionable. The King's Skull's Undead Catastrophe... summons undead of at most diamond level, which are just cannon fodder for even the most powerful legendary opponents.

It doesn't seem to be enough.

and many more.

Lin Yu suddenly remembered something.

The woodcutter's spring.

That item can upgrade the items you put in, but it can only be used three times, and he had only used it once before.

Now, this is the crucial moment.

While dealing with the man in black robes, Lin Yu was quickly calculating in his mind.

What are you upgrading with spring water?

The Demon-Slaying Sword and the Mountain-Splitting Axe are already divine artifacts; it's hard to say whether they can be upgraded, and if they fail, it would be a huge loss.

Lin Yu made a decision quickly.

Upgrade to Azure Rose.

The reason is simple—what he lacks now is a killer move that can strike unexpectedly and win in one blow.

Azure Rose's charged shot is already quite powerful; after the upgrade, it might even be able to break through the black-robed man's defenses.

and……

He glanced at the man in black robes.

The opponent has been using ranged attacks and rarely engages in close combat. A ranged ambush with firearms is perfect for this.

Having made up his mind, Lin Yu began looking for opportunities.

While fighting the man in black robes, he slowly moved to the side of the street—there was a collapsed building there that could serve as cover.

The man in black robes seemed unaware of his intentions, or perhaps he was aware but didn't care. Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, any scheme would be futile.

After a few more rounds, Lin Yu finally retreated to the side of the collapsed building.

He pretended to be forced back by the black-robed man's ice spikes, then flashed and hid behind the broken wall.

Right now.

He took the woodcutter's spring water from his storage space.

He then took out the Azure Rose—the silver-white revolver, its body engraved with intricate patterns, gleaming with a cold luster in the icy blue ambient light.

He took a deep breath.

"The woodcutter's spring."

He threw the azure rose into the spring water.

The moment the gun fell into the spring, a golden ripple spread across the surface.

Immediately afterwards, a gentle female voice rang in his mind—the voice was very soft and gentle, as if it came from a very far place.

"Young traveler...did you drop this golden pistol, or this silver pistol, or...this ordinary pistol?"

He composed himself and answered honestly, "Neither. What I dropped was a revolver called the Blue Rose."

The spring water was still for a few seconds.

Then the voice spoke again, with a hint of amusement: "You are very honest, young traveler. As a reward... this upgraded Azure Rose is for you."

The spring water began to glow.

Golden light surged from the water, enveloping the azure rose entirely. The patterns on the gun began to change—the originally intricate European designs became even more refined, and some rune-like patterns appeared that he couldn't understand. The gun's color also changed—gradually from silver-white to pale gold, and then from pale gold to… blue-gold.

Yes, blue and gold.

The main body of the gun is a deep blue with flowing gold patterns. The two colors intertwine to create an extremely dazzling visual effect.

A few seconds later, the light faded.

A deep blue rose floated up from the spring water and hovered in front of Lin Yu.

Lin Yu reached out and caught it.

The gun was a bit heavier than before, and it felt different in the hand—smoother and more comfortable, as if it had become one with his hand.

He immediately checked the gun's attributes.

【Azure Rose - Modified】

Category: Weapons

Attribute: Physical / Special

Rank: Black# (Under Promotion)

Attack: 350 (originally 200)

Durability:∞

effect:

① Demonic Conversion: Can convert any form of energy infused into the Azure Rose by the holder into demonic power, increasing the conversion efficiency by 50%.

② Killing Enhancement: Using Azure Rose to kill enemies will absorb their soul fragments, enhancing the weapon's base attributes; killing demonic enemies will greatly accelerate the enhancement process and has a chance to unlock new weapon abilities or upgrade existing ones.

③ Devil May Cry Bullets: Conceptual-level ammunition generation capability. No need for physical bullets to fill. Special bullets with powerful physical penetration and magic-breaking effects are directly generated from demonic power. Magazine capacity: 6 rounds (there is about a one-second reloading delay after use).

④ Charged Shot - Level 1: Consumes demonic power, briefly charges (about 0.3 seconds), and fires a powerful bullet with far greater power than a normal shot (physical damage is greatly increased, with a slight knockback effect).

⑤ Charged Shot - Level 2: Consumes demonic power to charge (approximately 0.8 seconds), then fires a bullet imbued with "demonic fire." Upon hitting a target or obstacle, it will explode violently, creating a persistent, area-of-effect blue hellfire that is extremely adhesive and difficult to extinguish. The more demonic power infused, the greater the range, temperature, and duration of the flames.

⑥ Charged Shot - Level 3: Consumes demonic power to charge (approximately 1.5 seconds), then fires a highly compressed "Explosive Demon Bullet". Upon impact, it produces a violent explosion, causing high physical and fire damage over a wide area, along with a strong shockwave. The more demonic power infused, the more terrifying the explosion's power and range.

⑦ Charged Shot - Level 4 (Newly Unlocked): Consumes a large amount of demonic power, charging for approximately 3 seconds before firing a "Penetrating Magic Bullet." The bullet possesses spatial penetration properties, ignoring most physical defenses and energy shields, directly striking the target. Upon impact, the demonic power within the bullet erupts within the target, causing devastating damage from the inside.

⑧ Divine Blessing: A divine blessing bestowed by Atheros, the god of the sky. Any bullet fired by the Azure Rose will have a special attack effect against ghouls, capable of killing them. Damage to dark creatures is also increased.

⑨ True Demon Bullet (Newly Unlocked): Infuses a wisp of the holder's primal power into the bullet to create a "True Demon Bullet". True Demon Bullets possess extremely high quality bonuses and penetrate all defenses of lower quality. Each True Demon Bullet consumes one wisp of primal power, and can only be used once per day.

Description: "It is no longer satisfied with the wails of the soul—it begins to thirst for the blood of the gods." —A fragment from a forgotten gunsmith's notebook.

Lin Yu's eyes lit up.

Upgraded.

Moreover, the improvement was even greater than he had anticipated.

Attack power increased from 200 to 350, conversion efficiency increased by 50%, and two new abilities were added—a level 4 charged shot piercing magic bullet and a true magic bullet.

It penetrates magic bullets, ignoring most physical defenses and energy shields.

True Demon Bullets, infused with primal power, can penetrate any defense inferior to their quality.

These two abilities... are practically tailor-made for the current situation.

No matter how thick the black-robed man's ice shield is, can it stop the penetrating magic bullet?

If we can't stop it...

Lin Yu's lips curled up slightly.

He held the azure rose in his hand, feeling the warmth emanating from the gun.

"Come on," he whispered.

He walked out from behind the broken wall.

The man in black robes remained standing, seemingly waiting for him to emerge. Upon seeing Lin Yu reappear, he tilted his head slightly, appearing somewhat puzzled—why had this person's aura changed after hiding for a while?

It's not that it got stronger.

It has become...more dangerous.

The man in the black robe had a warning in his mind.

But he did not back down.

Legendary peak warriors have their own pride.

He raised his hand, preparing to launch another attack.

But this time, Lin Yu was faster than him.

The azure rose was raised and aimed at the man in black robes.

Blue-gold light began to gather at the muzzle of the gun.

Charged Shot - Level 4.

Penetrating magic bullet.

The black-robed man's pupils suddenly contracted.

He sensed it—the energy concentrated in that gun was extremely dangerous.

Without hesitation, he crossed his arms in front of him, and a thick ice shield appeared out of thin air. This ice shield was thicker and more solid than the previous ones—he had used all his strength.

But Lin Yu's target was not the Ice Shield.

Penetrating Magic Bullet – Ignores most physical defenses and energy shields.

What's the use of a thick ice shield?

"boom!"

Gunshots rang out.

It wasn't an ordinary gunshot—it was a deep, thunderous boom.

A blue-gold beam of light shot out from the muzzle of the gun, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to detect.

The light pierced through the ice shield.

It was as if I passed through a layer of air, without any obstruction.

The ice shield was intact.

But the man in black robes froze.

He looked down at his chest.

There is a small hole in the chest area.

The edges of the hole were smooth, as if burned through by something, and the surrounding black robes and skin were charred black.

Blue-gold light shone through the hole.

"You..." The man in black robes raised his head, looked at Lin Yu, and said in disbelief.

His body began to break down from the inside out.

The demonic power within the piercing magic bullet was erupting wildly within his body. Starting from his heart, it spread to every part of his body, gradually destroying his internal organs, meridians, and energy core.

The man in black robes suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood—the blood was a dark blue color, and when it fell to the ground, it made a "sizzling" sound, corroding the ground and creating small pits.

His field is becoming unstable.

The surrounding ice layer developed numerous cracks, then shattered and collapsed piece by piece. The temperature began to rise, the ice melted into water, and the water flowed across the streets.

Lin Yu remained vigilant.

He knew that legendary peak experts were not so easy to kill.