Hijacking the Timeline

Chapter 240: Extreme Tension 1

Translator: CinderTL

After discovering the Three-Tailed's trail, Feng Qi didn't immediately launch a capture operation.

His battle against the Stone Statue Domain Creature had completely drained his qi blood, rendering him unable to activate his "Blood Source" ability.

Relying solely on his strength in Battle Body Form, his chances of capturing the Three-Tailed were slim.

He decided to hunt a domain creature first to replenish his qi blood, allowing "Blood Source" to recharge.

Following the Narrator's guidance, he quickly located his target: a domain creature with a pair of thick, curved horns on its head. It crawled on all fours, appearing sluggish and slow.

In Battle Body Form, dealing with ordinary domain creatures posed no challenge. He finished the fight in under ten minutes.

Upon killing the creature, he gained a substantial amount of qi blood and a new innate ability:

Sluggish (Upgradable Innate Ability): When stationary, the body enters a dormant state, enhancing regeneration and promoting longevity.

Reading the description of his newly acquired ability, Feng Qi felt a pang of embarrassment.

This innate ability reminded him of the real-world animal, the turtle.

It's not bad. At least it's a buff. It'll boost your overall strength somewhat. For example, if you're crippled, entering hibernation will enhance your self-healing, reducing the time you spend playing dead. So, this isn't a total loss.

Nodding, he turned his gaze toward the distant skyscraper's summit.

Three-Tailed was still perched on the rooftop, watching the aerial battle while occasionally munching on "grapes," looking every bit like a spectator enjoying the show.

Whenever the battle in the sky shifted, Three-Tailed would wag its tail faster, visibly excited.

It resembled nothing so much as a teenager watching a thrilling anime series in the real world.

Compared to other domain creatures, Three-Tailed struck him as utterly bizarre.

Moreover, it was the only non-aggressive special species among the domain creatures he had encountered.

This could be confirmed from multiple angles.

For instance, during their previous encounter in the Future Dream Timeline, after he killed Stone Mountain, his bones shattered, leaving him paralyzed on the ground.

At that moment, the Three-Tailed could have easily killed him, yet it merely chose to taunt him up close, launching no actual attack.

This clearly indicated it had no intention to kill him.

However, he harbored no sympathy for domain creatures invading the Human World. He was determined to kill the Three-Tailed.

Moreover, only by killing the Three-Tailed could he acquire the Mental Purification ability.

Reaching the high-rise building, he began scaling the wall.

Capturing the Three-Tailed through direct combat would undoubtedly be the most challenging approach.

Given the Three-Tailed's agility, even if he activated his Blood Origin Form to pursue it, catching up would be nearly impossible.

He would likely be toyed with.

Only two options remained:

First, a surprise attack.

Catch it off guard, leaving no chance for escape.

Once captured, the Three-Tailed's agility would be useless in the confined space. His superior strength would easily restrain and kill it.

Second, a gradual approach through tentative contact.

In this Future Dream Timeline, he had yet to become enemies with the Three-Tailed.

Knowing the Three-Tailed's fondness for spirit plants, he could gather some beforehand to feed it, reducing its wariness. Then, he could seize the opportunity for a decisive strike.

Regardless of which option he chose, he couldn't guarantee victory.

As he climbed the skyscraper's exterior wall, nearing the rooftop, the Three-Tailed seemed to sense his presence. It lowered its head, its expression wary, and stared down at him.

Their eyes met. To ease the Three-Tailed's suspicion, Feng Qi froze in place.

Seeing him stop approaching, a flicker of curiosity appeared in the Three-Tailed's eyes.

After swallowing the "grape cluster" in its mouth, it began wagging its tail as it gazed at Feng Qi.

Suddenly, the Three-Tailed turned its rear toward him, and a stream of yellowish-brown pellets rained down directly onto his head.

Caught completely off guard, Feng Qi was repeatedly struck by the pellets.

Realizing the projectiles were the Three-Tailed's excrement, Feng Qi's face turned green with disgust.

Hahaha, this mischievous creature is hilarious! Who says you need to be enemies to provoke someone? Take this golden barrage!

Ignoring the Narrator's snide remarks, Feng Qi decisively activated his "Blood Source" ability.

The crimson patterns etched into his bones began to glow with a bloody light, and crimson mist erupted from his body, enveloping him entirely.

In an instant, he transformed into his Blood Giant form.

His limbs, alternating with each step, pierced into the exterior wall as he launched a swift assault on the Three-Tailed.

Less than ten meters from the Three-Tailed, he suddenly leaped forward, his massive fist hurtling straight toward the creature.

In that instant, the Three-Tailed vanished from its spot in a flicker.

Boom!

The force of the punch was devastating, shattering the rooftop and sending debris flying in all directions.

Regaining his footing, he swiftly scanned his surroundings, searching for the vanished Three-Tailed.

But after a thorough sweep, he found no trace of the creature.

Without hesitation, he moved to the edge of the rooftop and peered down.

Just as he'd anticipated, the Three-Tailed was gliding gracefully through the air, arms outstretched, slowly drifting away.

Seeing this, he immediately leaped off the rooftop.

Thrusting one hand into the outer wall, he slid down about ten meters before launching himself toward another dilapidated building.

Fueled by gravity and momentum, he crashed violently into the building's wall.

Rolling to his feet, he sprinted forward, bursting through the other side of the structure and leaping toward yet another building, his gaze locked firmly on the still-gliding Three-Tailed.

Boom!

The impact shattered the building's outer wall, sending debris cascading from the gaping hole.

Without pausing, he charged through the crumbling structure, emerging from the far end.

This time, he was now dangerously close to the gliding Three-Tailed.

With a final leap, he lunged downward, aiming directly for the creature below.

Just then, Three-Tailed suddenly turned to look at him, a mocking glint in its eyes.

It took a deep breath, and its body instantly swelled like a balloon, drastically slowing its descent.

Caught off guard, Feng Qi lunged forward, reaching out desperately.

But he missed Three-Tailed by an arm's length, passing right by it and crashing into the ground.

Boom!

With a thunderous impact, Feng Qi's feet slammed into the earth, sending shattered stones flying in all directions.

The massive commotion startled a nearby leopard-like domain creature, causing it to tremble violently. It sprang to its feet, glaring at him warily.

Feng Qi immediately pushed off the ground, lunging forward at the leopard-like domain creature.

His speed was blinding; the creature had no time to react.

But Feng Qi's eyes were fixed solely on Three-Tailed. He couldn't care less about this domain creature.

"Damn it, get out of my way!"

Facing the leopard-like domain creature blocking his path, he kicked it squarely in the abdomen.

The creature's belly caved inward visibly, its eyes bulging from their sockets as its limbs were forced off the ground by the great force, sending its body arching backward.

With a deafening roar, the creature was launched like a cannonball, smashing into a nearby shop.

Feng Qi didn't even glance at it. He sprinted toward Three-Tailed's landing spot, determined to ambush it.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Remember when you used to cower and hide, barely managing to advance through this area? Now you're charging headfirst into danger. You've finally grown up. Your father is so proud.

"Shut up!"

After a frantic sprint, he finally arrived at the Three-Tailed's predicted landing zone ahead of schedule.

Watching the Three-Tailed gradually drift closer, Feng Qi's contact flashed a sinister grin.

I'll pluck every last hair off you!

But just then, the Three-Tailed's three tails suddenly began spinning like propellers, propelling its body in a new direction.

Fuck!

Seeing this, Feng Qi immediately gave chase.

(End of the Chapter)

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