I clutched my hands into fist in a display of my determination.
"I must save Kelly and I will do it."
"Wait for you here" Visnu said, "Reinforcements will be here soon." Visnu checked his watch "Thirty minutes. I shall bring them in if I do not hear from you."
I nodded, "If you do not hear from me, do not enter. Just cordon the area. He cannot escape."
"We are ready to support you."
"But I am confident I will be back in thirty minutes, don't worry." I assured
"Do you need anything?" He asked but he quickly realized his mistake
"I am the spirit master." I simply said, patting my heart. "I have everything I need."
"I am sorry. It was just instincts."
"Visnu, you rest."
After ensuring Visnu is safely back in his vehicle, I paced back to the spot where he had emerged like a hunted creature.
I shut my eyes and chant the Kistigarbha mantra, which has been my usual practice before I ford into a space of supernatural vibes. In a way, it is a mantra to 'switch on' my Onmyoji radar and sights and helps to detect the vibes of a place and the presence of an unfriendly being.
I opened my eyes to be greeted by a miasma of dark vibes.
"It must be Yasu."
I yielded my Buki Brush and scribbled the character 定 in the air and soon an image of the character formed in the air like an umbrella over the Lalang grasses.
With a gentle push, I delivered it over the grass and leaped into other air and landed on the character. With the vantage of height, on top of the Lalang fields, I could see the space around him.
The grasses were thick and that meant potential dangers with spirits lurking within. This explained Visnu's plight. He and his men could detect the enemy until it was too late.
I observed and tried to sense areas where there are potential movements. Then, I noticed the grasses to my left swaying and I glided over.
As I neared, the movement suddenly stopped. I shut my hunch and tried to listen to my senses' radar. Before I could pinpoint the exact location, I felt movement behind me.
I swung around and detected a moving body. I was not sure about its identity. Then I saw the scaly body and knew it was dangerous. However, as I folded my fingers into a sword pose, I detected danger to my right.
I turned to see a serpent, mouth flashing deadly fangs, coming at me.
I ducked in time and used my sword finger to execute a cutting movement. The power missed the serpent by an inch as it swiftly dropped into the sanctuary of the blanket of tall grass.
I tried to stay afloat but the clash of energies threw me off balance. I had no choice but to dive in and seek the enemy. There is no running away.
As I landed on the ground, I quickly unleashed a new pack of amulets and set up a power perimeter around it. Anything evil or dark will scorched upon contact with the perimeter.
Feeling confident, I looked around and instinctively walked forward until I saw an opening in the grass in front of me. I noticed a light coming through - human breath!
It must be coming from the policemen
I leaped over and dived down, trying to conduct a rescue. However I was folied instantly! I found myself landing on top of the reptilian body. The scales caused me to slip. I tried to steady myself but was then tossed into the air.
With a swerve, I landed safely on the grass some distance away. Phew!
I barely had time to relax when I felt a draught of air approaching me. It will be close contact and there was no running away!
I somersaulted into the air and then swung around with my sword fingers. With a war cry, I exerted energy and created a bolt of fire.
It hit the reptilian on its head and I felt the energy point on my fingers burning into concrete scales. I can feel the heat on my finger tips.
The serpent is a powerful manifestation of evil.
It hissed and then recoiled and I saw an opportunity.
I wasted no time and jumped right onto the snake's head trying to land a second blow
Before it reacted, I delivered a firm strike onto the head of the serpent with my palm. It unleashed a horrible cry like that of an injured man.
However, it recovered quickly much to my surprise. Before I could deliver another blow, it lunged at me coming for my torso, The gaping mouth smelled of disgusting vibes of darkness and the fangs were like a row of knives.
I quickly swung aside to avoid being bitten.
Leaping into the air, I swung my Buki brush and quickly scribbled the word 破 Hakai suru. A ring of energy formed instantly and I grabbed it in my palm.
With a resolute shove, I landed a firm palm and dived towards the back of the serpent. I landed on its back and aimed my palm at the hind of its head.
Upon impact, I felt a burning sensation on my palm. Instantly it wriggled and recoiled before withdrawing into the thick grasses.
It was trying to get away!