# 1428
Chapter 1429: Battle Against Vishnu
The eight figures streaking across the sky seemed to have noticed the [Night Watch] here as well. The surrounding hurricanes began to slow, stopping before the Somersault Cloud.
The leading figure gazed at Lin Qiye, then slowly pulled back the large hood, revealing a familiar face.
"Wu 'Old Dog'..."
Lin Qiye instantly recognized this "fellow patient" from Sunshine Psychiatric Hospital, his expression infinitely complex.
When he had encountered those seven black coffins bound for the Purification Chamber on the Island, Lin Qiye had more or less guessed what might happen, but seeing that crazy Wu "Old Dog" standing before him in a black cloak, a Straight Blade at his waist, still felt like a dream separated by lifetimes.
"Lin Qiye." Wu "Old Dog"'s voice was hoarse, and he offered a bitter smile. "We meet again."
"It's been over three years, hasn't it?" Lin Qiye's gaze swept across the seven black figures behind him. "I never thought you'd ultimately walk out of that hospital and become the captain of [Spirit Medium]..."
"You too."
Wu "Old Dog" and Lin Qiye exchanged a glance, sharing a knowing smile.
Who could have imagined that the only two patients in that Purification Chamber hospital over three years ago would transform into captains each leading one of Great Xia's top special squads, about to charge into battle against the gods.
"So, your ability now is [Spirit Medium]?" Lin Qiye recalled Wu "Old Dog"'s [Formless], and asked.
"Mm." Wu "Old Dog" gave a slight nod. "Your [Abyss of Darkness], and Wu Quan's [Dominion Emperor] are both powerful, but neither suits me... Perhaps this ability is my ultimate destination."
As the words fell, Wu "Old Dog" glanced back at the seven figures behind him, his gaze complicated.
The breeze swept past the tattered black cloaks. Beneath the pale bones, all seven of those figures were actually emanating a trace of Human Apex aura!
[Formless] could only grant oneself the most recently touched Forbidden Ruins. When new Forbidden Ruins appeared, the previously copied ones would vanish. The ceiling and floor of this King's Ruin were both extremely high, but Wu "Old Dog" clearly didn't want to waste time on other abilities. Though [Spirit Medium] wasn't ranked among King's Ruins or God's Ruins, for Wu "Old Dog" who possessed an entire [Spirit Medium] squad, it was even stronger than King's Ruins and God's Ruins combined!
Wu "Old Dog" had stepped into the Human Apex, and the other members of [Spirit Medium] would be elevated by his realm. For several members who possessed extremely powerful Forbidden Ruins or even God's Ruins, their combat power was already sufficient to rival the Human Apex!
It was no exaggeration to say that under Wu "Old Dog"'s leadership, the [Spirit Medium] squad's strength had already become the ceiling of Great Xia's Night Watch!
Sensing the terrifying aura of the [Spirit Medium] squad, a flash of shock crossed Lin Qiye's eyes, followed by delight.
"How are things on the front?" Wu "Old Dog" took the initiative to ask.
"Not good." Lin Qiye considered for a moment. "Chennan Pass is undermanned and already on the brink of collapse. There's also a Divine Beast swarm that broke through the outer wall's blockade and is heading toward Jiangcheng City."
"Jiangcheng City?" Wu "Old Dog" nodded. "So, you're heading to Jiangcheng?"
"Mm."
"Do you need our help?"
"No need." Lin Qiye answered decisively. "Leave Jiangcheng to us. You all go ahead to the front for reinforcements. Once we handle the Divine Beasts here, we'll come immediately."
Lin Qiye had already learned about the front situation through encrypted channels. If the [Spirit Medium] squad could hurry to Chennan Pass, with several Human Apex-level fighters among them, they could relieve immense pressure on the pass!
"Alright." Wu "Old Dog" nodded. "See you at the front."
"Mm."
Wu "Old Dog" pulled his hood back on. The hurricane lifted all eight figures as they streaked across the sky, heading straight toward Chennan Pass!
"The [Spirit Medium] now is truly terrifying..." Cao Yuan couldn't help but exclaim. "Even Commander Zuo probably can't beat them now, right?"
"The return of [Spirit Medium] is a good thing." Lin Qiye paused, then let out a long sigh.
"Unfortunately, Wu 'Old Dog' must be feeling terrible inside... Let's move too. We'll arrive at Jiangcheng City ahead of schedule, and I need to make some preparations."
The Somersault Cloud activated once more. The earth rapidly retreated beneath their feet. In just over a minute, a city with a web-like intricate network appeared in their field of vision.
"Seven Nights, what's your plan?" An Qingyu pushed up her glasses and asked.
Lin Qiye lightly pressed his palm against emptiness. Nightly darkness sketched out several complex and mysterious patterns that appeared before the group.
"Hurry up and arrange these patterns along the edges of Jiangcheng City. The bigger, the better." Lin Qiye said seriously.
"Understood."
...
Chennan Pass.
Above the sky, beyond the atmosphere.
In the boundless depths of space, countless stars twinkled. Snow-white flowing clouds floated on the surface of the azure planet. Here, the deep-space blue and cloud-whiteness intermingled,孤零零美丽在这死寂的世界中。
Above the dim firmament, a massive Buddha figure slowly took shape. Brilliant stars seemed like a thin veil, covering that face of似哭似笑. Just this single face alone blotted out the heavens.
"Vishnu."
A voice pierced through the void, reaching the ears of that Buddha statue.
A figure in black-and-white Taoist robes, wearing straw sandals, walked through the air. Messy strands of hair swayed gently in the vacuum. A pair of sharp eyes gazed intently.
The massive Buddha figure behind the countless stars remained unmoved, merely gazing down at the Taoist figure with似哭似笑 expression. Compared to that enormous body, the Taoist was no larger than an ant.
"This poor Taoist had thought that you all, unlike Asgard and Olympus, would not commit such deeds of taking advantage of another's predicament... Now it seems, this poor Taoist has overestimated you." The Sage of Ethics and the Way coldly spoke.
The Buddha gazed down at the Taoist, as if deaf to his words, and slowly raised a palm, pressing down toward the top of the Taoist's head!
Vishnu's true form manifested in space was already titanic. As this palm descended, it could easily crush any city in Great Xia. The golden palm descended like a falling heavens. Every line in that palm was clearly visible in the Taoist's eyes!
When the Sage of Ethics and the Way saw this, his eyes flashed with a cold, fierce light.
The palm capable of destroying a city rapidly enlarged in his vision, yet he showed no intention of dodging whatsoever. He lightly formed a Taoist seal with one hand before him. His black-and-white Taoist robe rippled without wind!
In that instant, the wooden sword behind him shot into the sky, and the entire world was dyed in black and white!
The descending palm was pale as paper. As the black-ink-colored wooden sword tore through the depths of space, several large fingers seemed like cut paper, all snapping cleanly in mid-air. Ink-colored flames appeared out of nowhere, burning them to nothingness!
"Do you all truly believe that Great Xia is a soft persimmon to be crushed at will?" The Sage of Ethics and the Way coldly spoke.
"[Empty Gate] can only be entered one-way, unable to leave in reverse... If this poor Taoist guesses correctly, among your Heavenly Temple, only Brahma remains guarding it, correct?"