The water ghost's control over flowing waters.
The fire ghost's fiery breath.
The mountain ghost's thorny earth spikes.
The wood spirit ghost's vine entanglement.
Not to mention the gluttonous ghost, acting as a tank at the forefront.
Such a combination would almost be considered flawless among the evil spirits.
But in front of Yi Bai, it seemed riddled with flaws!
Though the enemy controlled four of the five elements, their coordination was far from perfect.
With the Eye of Insight, Yi Bai could observe the enemies' current states in real-time, even at its most basic level.
His enhanced physique had greatly boosted his mental acuity, allowing him to make precise judgments in an instant.
With an almost prophetic sense of the enemy's movements, Yi Bai could control the flow of the battle.
No unnecessary movements.
He no longer relied solely on brute force to overwhelm demons.
Instead, he compressed his power consumption, attacking in the most direct and efficient way possible.
Simple in theory, but far more challenging in practice!
For demons above the Bloodrobe rank, combat skills might not have a great effect, as they relied on brute force and raw power within their domains.
Once their domain was broken, defeat was inevitable.
But for Yi Bai, the mastery of combat techniques was crucial.
Below the Bloodrobe level, skills were still extremely effective.
For example, now.
Yi Bai contorted his bones in a cruel and unnatural manner, dodging the fire ghost's breath and the water ghost's water jets.
Vines, already approaching, were severed by the waiting phantoms.
The gluttonous ghost wanted to get close to Yi Bai but was held back by the two shadow phantoms, its body battered and bruised.
"It's time to end this," Yi Bai thought to himself, knowing his strength was more than enough.
Aside from his hidden powers—the Pain Blood Hand and the abilities of the mysterious Xir—his goals had been accomplished.
Suddenly, Yi Bai's shadow vanished from the ground, replaced by strange black runes that appeared on his skin.
In the next moment, his body swapped places with the phantom fighting the fire ghost.
The fire ghost didn't even have time to react.
Yi Bai's shadow transformed into a weapon, and the black runes spread to form claws that devoured light.
With a swipe aimed at the fire ghost's forehead, the ghost realized it was finished.
The shadow shift was unpredictable and swift.
Yi Bai still had a hidden ability, Shadow Binding, which he hadn't revealed yet.
The phantoms weren't just battle puppets—they could attack an enemy's shadow to bind their physical body.
In just a few seconds, the battle was over.
The five evil ghosts retreated, and Yi Bai stretched his limbs, cracking his bones.
His bloodline's extraordinary healing abilities had been put to good use in the fight.
For instance, twisting his bones to make impossible movements to dodge deadly attacks.
It was painful, but practical.
"Do you want to continue?" Snake Sixteen asked, stunned by the ease with which Yi Bai had dispatched the enemies.
Yi Bai, however, shook his head. "No, there's no point. I've seen everything I need to."
"Except... for those two up there."
Yi Bai had long sensed the gaze of Lilith and Iris, sharp and invasive, making his skin crawl.
He could no longer pretend to be oblivious to their intent.
"Those two are special," Snake Sixteen explained, his face changing.
"They come from a powerful family outside Yinming City. They're here to represent their faction's goodwill and seek an alliance.
Furthermore, they're at the peak of the evil spirit rank. Your talent is formidable, but it's not yet fully matured. It wouldn't be wise to engage in combat with them.
They have backing, and even the Kulo family can't control them."
Yi Bai listened quietly, nodding slightly.
He sought to improve himself but wasn't looking for needless suffering.
Fighting peak evil spirits with hidden abilities would be little different from seeking torment.
Power disparities created crushing advantages.
"Relax," Snake Sixteen exhaled, relieved. "So, shall I be your sparring partner and let you feel the power of a peak evil spirit?"
Yi Bai declined. "No, there's no need. It wouldn't serve much purpose."
After the battle, Yi Bai had already grasped his limits.
Although peak evil spirits possessed overwhelming strength, if the battlefield were under Yi Bai's control, everything would change.
The Mirror World wasn't just a "space transportation" ability.
The Pain Blood Hand could easily shatter an enemy's will, causing them to lose their fighting spirit quickly.
For Yi Bai, peak evil spirits weren't as threatening as they seemed.
"Dismissed. I'm a bit tired. Prepare some blood for me—make sure there's plenty. As for the money, just deduct it from the audience's ticket fees."
Snake Sixteen agreed without hesitation. "No problem! This is a small matter. I'll make sure to take care of it."
Yi Bai's performance had come to a close.
Outside the Dead Silence Plaza, however, players were left bewildered.
They had expected some grand event, but all they witnessed was Yi Bai's exaggerated solo performance.
His terrifying strength left a lasting impression, as they couldn't imagine a fellow player wielding such power, effortlessly dominating the demons.