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Chapter 777: Nightcity: I Still Prefer Your Unruly Self
Chapter 777: Nightcity: I Still Prefer Your Unruly Self
Due to the effects of the Sun Punch, Lan Ran was temporarily blinded, but the sound of shattering he heard beside his ears made him realize that his high-density spirit pressure barrier had been broken through by Yecheng.
To avoid a beating, Lan Ran instinctively prepared to use his "Light Form Teleportation" ability to make a run for it.
However, just as Lan Ran was about to use his ability, Yecheng directly predicted his prediction.
A massive incantation unfolded like an unfurling scroll beneath their feet, and soon, Lan Ran was shocked to find that his "Light Form Teleportation," which was comparable to instant movement, had become ineffective.
"Spatial Restriction - Dimensional Seal!"
"I'm afraid, Captain Lan Ran, that the use of teleportation and spatial abilities is prohibited in this area. Even if you wanted to open a black cavity and escape to another place, it's no longer possible."
As Yecheng's voice resounded again, Lan Ran also felt a sharp pain in his waist.
The reason was simple; at that moment, Yecheng was slowly withdrawing the Stygian Dagger from Lan Ran's waist and swinging the blade to wipe off the blood on it.
However, just as Yecheng was about to strike again and stab Lan Ran's other waist, this time, Yecheng's strike missed.
Lan Ran's body had dissipated like ink in front of him, and by the time Yecheng sensed Lan Ran's spirit pressure again, he had already fled to a spot hundreds of meters away.
"Tsk, so this is the ability after merging with Mirror Flower Moon Water. It's quite troublesome."
Lan Ran's Zanpakuto, Mirror Flower Moon Water, had the ability to completely hypnotize enemies, or in simpler terms, it was a form of illusionary power.
However, Yecheng, who possessed 'Magic Immunity' and the 'Heart Eye' ability, and whose spirit pressure currently surpassed Lan Ran's, should have been immune to this ability.
When Mirror Flower Moon Water's power was activated, Yecheng had also checked his own status and confirmed this.
The reason Lan Ran managed to escape his grasp was likely due to one thing: Mirror Flower Moon Water's ability had changed after merging with Lan Ran.
"So that's how it is. Mirror Flower Moon Water's ability has evolved from hypnotizing others to also affecting itself?"
Seeing that Yecheng had only taken one look and directly analyzed Mirror Flower Moon Water's ability after merging with him, Lan Ran couldn't help but feel a mix of surprise and admiration.
This was also why Lan Ran was more apprehensive of Yecheng compared to others.
It wasn't just about strength; Yecheng was also deeply unpredictable. He possessed exceptional analytical abilities and was incredibly intelligent.
"Regarding Captain Yecheng's insight and analytical skills, I genuinely admire them.
However, I am curious about something. Captain Yecheng, where did you learn such a wide variety of techniques, and why are you so certain about Mirror Flower Moon Water's evolved ability?"
Lan Ran's apprehension towards Yecheng was not just a matter of respect; his curiosity was genuine.
It was known that Lan Ran possessed numerous powerful techniques, mainly due to the Collapse Sphere. But how did Yecheng acquire such abilities?
The secret method of inexplicably enhancing spirit pressure, teleportation skills not inferior to his own, strange light-emitting techniques, and the incantation to seal space... It's hard to believe that you developed all these techniques by yourself, Lan Ran."
He understood that there were geniuses in this world, but an individual's energy was limited. Even a so-called genius couldn't master various techniques and become proficient in all of them within a short time.
Night City, as a Shinigami, had only lived for over a hundred years, yet he had already reached the pinnacle of Shinigami prowess in areas such as "Zan Punch Walk Ghost."
Mastering these skills had already consumed a significant amount of Night City's time, and Lan Ran didn't believe that Night City had the energy to develop so many new abilities.
"I've told you before, but no one believes the truth. Whether it's strength or techniques, I've always relied on my own abilities."
As for being able to analyze your abilities at a glance, that's even simpler because my combat experience is far richer than you can imagine.
This ability to hypnotize oneself to negate damage is, in your eyes, perhaps a unique and innovative ability, but to me, it's just another overused trick."
Lan Ran's ability to fuse with Mirror Flower Moon Water was indeed unique in the Shinigami world, but that didn't mean the same was true for other worlds.
Using self-hypnosis to negate damage, wasn't this just the "Izanagi" from the neighboring world?
While it was always touted as a prestigious forbidden technique, by the later stages, almost every Uchiha clan member could use it.
Of course, Lan Ran's self-hypnosis, compared to "Izanagi," didn't have overly obvious side effects, and it only consumed spiritual pressure. This was why Night City considered it a tricky ability.
Hearing Night City's response, Lan Ran frowned slightly, clearly not believing what he said. Moreover, he was certain that Night City also had his own secrets.
The wound on his waist, where he had just been stabbed, was still bleeding steadily. Lan Ran directly used his physical spiritual pressure to seal it, instead of using his 'Complete Regeneration' ability to heal.
The reason for this was simple; Lan Ran was well aware of Night City's Zanpakutou, 'Byakuya's' ability.
Once he used "Complete Regeneration," Byakuya's "Cause and Effect Reversal" ability would turn his regenerative ability into a deadly poison.
Furthermore, the higher the regenerative ability, the stronger the backlash from the reversal.
His regenerative ability was already at its highest level, and if Night City's Zanpakutou ability were to activate, it would be more than enough to finish him off.
Moreover, since he had used the Mirror Flower Moon Water ability after being stabbed, the damage already inflicted couldn't be reset through hypnosis.
If Night City were to use Byakuya's Cause and Effect Reversal ability, Lan Ran could hypnotize himself using Mirror Flower Moon Water.
However, with Night City's spiritual pressure currently surpassing his own, Lan Ran wasn't sure if Mirror Flower Moon Water could suppress Byakuya's ability.
Not daring to take the risk, Lan Ran chose to abandon his regenerative ability.
After all, his current goal wasn't to defeat Night City but to buy enough time for the Collapse Sphere.
Once the pressure was sufficient, the Collapse Sphere would undoubtedly lead him to a new level, and in this new state, he would surely evolve a regenerative ability that could counter Byakuya's reversal.
With his Light Form Teleportation blocked and his Complete Regeneration countered, and with spiritual pressure and combat skills inferior to his opponent's, Lan Ran still believed he had a chance to survive until his next evolution.
From then on, Lan Ran completely changed his combat strategy. He no longer chose to attack proactively but instead used Kyotsu and Shunpo to flee.
If Night City caught up, he would directly use the Mirror Flower Moon Water ability, taking the cowardly approach to the extreme.
"Little Lan Ran, what's wrong with you? I still prefer the old you with the big pompadour, untamed and wild. Why are you resorting to such cowardly tactics now?"
(End of Chapter)
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