"Come on… entertain me."
Hearing Yang Ling's words, Golden Ape's pupils contracted sharply, and a wave of terror surged through him like a tidal wave. However, Yang Ling's foot felt like a mountain pressing down on his chest, rendering him immobile. "I'm going to die. There's no way I can beat him." The extreme fear made his entire body cold, and his heart pounded like a drum.
Suddenly, Yang Ling lifted his foot off Golden Ape, but in the next second, he kicked him violently, sending Golden Ape flying like a football. "Bang!" He collided with a large tree, which splintered and cracked under the impact before he fell heavily to the ground. Golden Ape struggled to get up, feeling the excruciating pain and overwhelming fear throughout his body. He knew he had to use his full power.
"Golden Ape Power, release!" With a furious roar, a projection of a golden giant ape appeared behind him, and his injured butterfly knife transformed into a purple-gold color. He glared at Yang Ling with rage and despair in his eyes, growling, "You forced me to this!"
"Ding dong, Golden Ape's potential has been activated, increasing his power level from 2200 to 2700."
However, Yang Ling merely looked at Golden Ape with a disappointed expression. Golden Ape noticed this and his anger flared like a volcano, making him wish to kill Yang Ling immediately. He roared, "First form, Ape's—" But before he could finish naming his move, Yang Ling's position turned into a cloud of dust. Golden Ape's eyes were filled with horror, and in the next second, Yang Ling was gripping his throat, an irresistible force dragging the life out of him. He struggled desperately but couldn't make a sound. In that moment, he truly believed he would die.
"Boom!" With another loud noise, Golden Ape was flung back onto the road like a rag doll. He hit the ground hard, and as he looked up, Yang Ling had already moved to where he landed, grabbing him by his tight-fitting clothes and slamming him onto the pavement. Golden Ape spat out a mouthful of blood, but it wasn't over yet.
Yang Ling dragged Golden Ape by the back, then lifted him by the collar and threw him high into the air. Golden Ape's body floated about four meters above the ground, his head spinning.
Yang Ling swiftly moved above Golden Ape, spinning and bringing his left foot down hard on Golden Ape's chest. "Bang!" Golden Ape was smashed into the ground like a meteor. The severe pain nearly made him lose consciousness. He looked at Yang Ling's figure, despairing at his speed and strength. Every exchange left him on the brink of death, while Yang Ling's suit remained immaculate.
Each blow from Yang Ling chipped away at Golden Ape's will. His only thought was: why? Why is he so strong? His despair was like a bottomless abyss, devouring his last hope. The only person he had seen with such strength was the Dragon God, and even then, he suspected the Dragon God's power was inferior to Yang Ling's.
Yang Ling looked down at Golden Ape, pinned under his foot. "How boring. Am I too strong, or are you too weak? Maybe it's both. What do you think?" Golden Ape's eyes filled with rage at Yang Ling's words. "Argh!" He tried to get up, but Yang Ling's foot held him firmly in place.
"Don't move, let me help you up." Yang Ling crouched down, grabbing Golden Ape by the throat and slowly lifting him. Golden Ape felt his feet leave the ground and desperately pounding on Yang Ling's hand, but Yang Ling remained unmoved.
"Host, are you going to kill Golden Ape?" The system's voice suddenly echoed in Yang Ling's mind.
"Yes, to eliminate future troubles." Yang Ling tightened his grip, causing Golden Ape to struggle even more violently.
"Host, the system advises against killing him now. Golden Ape has not yet reached his peak in terms of destiny value. If you wait until he reaches his peak and then kill him, you can reap more destiny points from Chen Fan."
Yang Ling immediately released his grip slightly, letting Golden Ape collapse to the ground but keeping a firm hold on his throat. Golden Ape looked at Yang Ling with confusion. Yang Ling sensed this and said, "I'm not killing you now, do you know why?" Without waiting for Golden Ape to answer, he continued, "You're not worth it. You're the weakest person I've ever met. Do you see adults bickering with children? Infant for you of course," Golden Ape's eyes filled with anger, and he spat out, "I'll kill you, you're dead for sure!"
Yang Ling laughed, his handsome face close to Golden Ape's bloody one. Looking into Golden Ape's eyes, he said slowly, "Too bad… you can't do it. Or maybe," Yang Ling suddenly stood up, releasing his grip on Golden Ape's throat and placing his hand on Golden Ape's head. "The person who ordered you to assassinate me might have the qualifications to give me a warm-up. Go back and tell him that if he has the guts, he should come himself." With that, Yang Ling pressed down on Golden Ape's head and delivered a knee strike to his face. A sound of bones cracking echoed as Golden Ape's body lay sprawled on the road.
Yang Ling looked at the unconscious Golden Ape, hearing a notification in his ear.
"Ding dong, congratulations to the host for severely injuring Chen Fan's subordinate with invincible might. Chen Fan's destiny value -3000. Congratulations to the host for gaining +300 villain points."
"System, come out." "Ding dong… what is it, host?" The system's trembling voice echoed after hearing Yang Ling's words.
"How many people did Chen Fan bring this time?"
"Ding dong, checking this will cost 200 villain points. Do you want to check?"
"Check."
"Ding dong, spending 200 villain points, here is the information on Chen Fan's forces:"
[Golden Ape]: Skilled in assassination, Golden Ape is a top assassin under Chen Fan, handling tasks like assassinations and kidnappings. He is completely loyal to Chen Fan and the Dragon God. He wields a butterfly knife and has his Golden Ape power sealed since childhood by the Dragon God, which can be unsealed in times of need to enhance his combat abilities. (Two of five seals have been broken.)
Characteristics: Extreme speed
Weakness: Low defense
Combat Power: 2700 (now reduced to 200)
[Shadow]: Chen Fan's bodyguard and harem member, Shadow serves Chen Fan as an assassin and protector, often hiding in the shadows to protect him. When necessary, she assists in assassinations and seductions. Brainwashed from a young age to serve Chen Fan, she is utterly devoted to him. Her Shadow Power has been sealed by the Dragon God since childhood, which can be unsealed in times of need to enhance her combat abilities. (One of five seals has been broken.)
Characteristics: Mastery in stealth and shadow manipulation
Weakness: Chen Fan
Combat Power: 2400
[Yue Shan] With a body as tall and solid as a mountain, Yue Shan is invulnerable to attacks from others in his realm. Proficient with firearms, he serves as Chen Fan's shield and arsenal. His Mountain Power has been sealed by the Dragon God since childhood, which can be unsealed in times of need to enhance his combat abilities. (One of five seals has been broken.)
Characteristics: Extremely high defense and attack power
Weakness: Simple-minded, quick-tempered
Combat Power: 2200
"Who is the Dragon God?" "Chen Fan's master."
"System, oh system." Yang Ling suddenly calling for system. "Yes, host?" The system felt a surge of fear; it knew Yang Ling was up to something when he used this tone.
"Other protagonists have decent subordinates, but as a major villain, I don't have my own henchmen. This seems… quite unreasonable, doesn't it?"
Hearing Yang Ling's somewhat teasing tone, the system muttered, "You could recruit some yourself…" "What did you say?"
"Ding dong, would you like to purchase a Destiny's Child subordinate/follower replication card? This card allows you to replicate one of Destiny's Child's forces and enhance them through the system for your use. It only costs 1000 villain points!"
Yang Ling looked at his remaining 200 villain points and sighed. "System, you really know how to fleece someone." He then got into the car he had already called for, instructing the driver to take him back to his villa.