# 1005
Chapter 1006: Heaven-Equaling Avatar
Two "Klein"-level "Mystiques"!
Chen Han slowly shifted his gaze away from that诡异的不倒翁, his expression unruffled.
But at this moment, his mood had grown exceedingly grave.
These "Klein"-level "Mystiques" in Shangjing City should all be converging on his location. That shadow beneath the streetlamp, and that peculiar roly-poly doll—these were both "rebellious traitors" that had appeared of their own accord, seeking to subvert the city's order.
If he wanted to establish his authority, he would have to cross over the corpses of these two "Mystiques."
Chen Han took a deep breath, a dark light flickering in his eyes. The warhorse beneath him surged forward violently, carrying him toward the shadow standing straight ahead in the street.
He gripped his blade with one hand, galloping through the snow with a howl. Killing intent blazed in his eyes.
The instant he moved, the two "Klein"-level "Mystiques" blocking him from front and back simultaneously struck.
The shadow beneath the streetlamp raised its palm gently. A wave of invisible force rolled outward, and everywhere this wave swept through—whether towering lampposts or buildings hundreds of meters tall—all were crushed into the ground as if pressed flat, transforming into two-dimensional planar matter.
Chen Han's eyes narrowed sharply. He swiftly leaped from the warhorse, evading the invisible wave. Meanwhile, his right hand gripped the blade and made a light slash. Two vigorous Life Flames appeared simultaneously above the heads of the shadow and the roly-poly doll, burning intensely.
Just as Chen Han was about to strike, a third Life Flame—none inferior to those of the shadow or the roly-poly doll—suddenly appeared in his peripheral vision. Moreover, this flame had manifested in the emptiness beside him.
A third "Klein"-level "Mystique"!
...
On top of the high-rise building.
Shao Pingge, who had been dormant in the accumulated snow, felt his eyelashes tremble. He gently opened one eye.
Clusters of snowflakes drifted down from his body and landed on the ground. Shao Pingge glanced toward where Chen Han was located, his expression grave.
"Three of them in one go? This is troublesome..."
Shao Pingge was acutely aware that while Chen Han was indeed the agent of the Emperor of Fudeng, he was still merely a newcomer who had just stepped into the "Klein" realm. There was bound to be a considerable gap between his strength and that of an old-powerhouse like Shao Pingge, who had one foot already in the Human Apex tier.
Shao Pingge could easily suppress all "Kleins," but that didn't mean Chen Han could do the same.
Before these three, Chen Han had already slain one "Klein"-level humanoid mannequin, having already expended some energy. Now facing the simultaneous assault of three figures, his situation had become perilous.
Shao Pingge didn't doubt that, in a fight to the death, Chen Han could kill these three "Kleins." But the current situation wasn't that simple.
The three "Mystiques" engaging Chen Han were all aggressive and audacious ones—ones daring enough to risk death in provoking Chen Han and testing his strength.
However, at the same time, two or three other "Kleins" were silently watching from the shadows, their behavior far more cautious.
If Chen Han truly demonstrated overwhelming combat power and killed these three "Mystiques" that had jumped out proactively, the ones observing from the sidelines would survive simply because they hadn't acted. But if Chen Han showed weakness, these six "Mystiques" would swarm him together, and the situation would become completely irreversible.
In this battle, not only could Chen Han not afford to lose, he had to maintain the upper hand throughout... For him, the difficulty was simply too great.
Shao Pingge gazed at the distant battlefield and let out a long sigh. In his heart, he had already prepared himself to intervene.
...
Asylum of the Gods.
Lin Qiye stared at the floating panel before him, lost in thought.
"Heaven-Equaling Avatar:
The soul separates from the flesh body, absorbing the wandering spiritual energy between heaven and earth, manifesting a demonic divine avatar. The avatar's existence is not bound by the flesh body's realm bottleneck. The more spiritual energy it absorbs, the stronger the avatar's combat power becomes. However, once the avatar absorbs power exceeding the limits of what the soul can bear, both soul and spirit shall be completely destroyed.
During the manifestation of the demonic divine avatar, the flesh body remains in an unguarded state. Should the flesh body sustain damage, the avatar will be forcibly interrupted."
Demonic divine avatar...
What was that?
It had to be said that as a Divine格 ability of Great Xia's god, simply from the description, Lin Qiye could see it was different from those of Nyx, Merlin, Bragi, and the others. However, the vague description left him somewhat puzzled.
So, was this a capability similar to spirit projection—projecting one's primordial spirit out and then transforming into a demon to fight? Would it involve becoming some sort of powerful "Mystique"?
Lin Qiye's fingertip touched the panel lightly. A stream of white light surged into his body and vanished without a trace. Vaguely, he felt as though his soul had undergone some change.
As Lin Qiye received the ability, he pondered further.
Judging solely from this extracted [Heaven-Equaling Avatar], the demonization of the soul seemed to have no connection whatsoever with Buddhist teachings... it could even be said to be diametrically opposed.
Then, in the Asylum of the Gods, the one draped in monastic robes—which one should he be considered? Was it the Victorious Fighting Buddha, or the Great Sage Equal to Heaven wearing the skin of the Victorious Fighting Buddha?
Lin Qiye believed it was the latter.
In a sense, Divine格 abilities were a form of alternate mental projection. In Sun Wukong's heart, he was still that demon great sage who defied heaven and earth, not a great Buddhist figure who delivered all beings from suffering.
After completing the reception of [Heaven-Equaling Avatar], Lin Qiye's gaze once again fell upon the Pen Fairy confronting him.
The pencil floated in mid-air, seemingly struggling to heal the wound that had been cleaved open. Unfortunately, given Ame-no-Murakumo's特性, no matter how hard it tried, there was not the slightest effect. Blood continued to seep out endlessly, dyeing the entire pencil shaft red.
It attempted to attack Lin Qiye several times, but each time it hesitated and stopped mid-air. This "Mystique" didn't seem to have much courage. Even with its realm advantage, it dared not casually attack Lin Qiye, who wielded Ame-no-Murakumo. It simply circled in the sky.
BOOM—!!
Successive rumbling explosions rang out from the distant street. Lin Qiye was stunned. His spiritual感知 quickly extended outward.
On the main thoroughfare swarming with "Mystiques," Chen Han, wrapped in his military coat, was frantically defending against the combined assault of three "Klein"-level "Mystiques."
From his sharp techniques and calm expression, one might say the battle appeared effortless. But Lin Qiye could clearly sense that Chen Han's right hand gripping the blade was already trembling uncontrollably.
"This can't go on any longer..." Lin Qiye's brow furrowed tightly.
If this continued, the several "Kleins" secretly observing would also join in. By then, things would become troublesome.
Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, Lin Qiye lowered his gaze to his palm. A daring idea welled up in his mind.
Demonization...
Lin Qiye murmured to himself, then turned to look at the orderlies beside him.
"Hei Tong, you will control my flesh body."
Hei Tong froze momentarily, seemingly confused by why Lin Qiye would give such an order. But he still transformed into a pool of shadow, quickly climbing onto Lin Qiye's body. On his forehead, a scarlet red Eye of Darkness quietly opened.