Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 253 – The Rift of Bianlong City Opens

Night fell, and a few sparse stars dotted the sky above Border Dragon City.

Beside the open-air hot spring pool in the backyard of the City Lord’s Mansion, steam swirled in the air.

The maids had long since been dismissed. In the vast pool, only Lin Fan was leaning against the white jade wall.

The warm spring water lapped over her fair collarbones, soaking her long golden hair until it was dripping wet and clinging casually to her back.

On a tray by the pool’s edge, the “Thunderous Fury” she had gotten from Jiji lay quietly on a black velvet cloth, emitting an alluring faint purple glow.

“So this is the so-called spirit of craftsmanship…”

Lin Fan reached out, her fingertips gently tracing the intricate runes.

Although the shape of this thing was a bit… well, you know, there was no denying the quality of its workmanship.

Even though her Bloodline was now mixed and she could no longer be considered a pure-blooded Blue Star human, she couldn’t suppress the innate curiosity Blue Star humans had for “high-tech” things.

This was the “black technology” of another world, after all.

She tried injecting an extremely faint wisp of Spirit Energy into it.

Bzzmm—

The Lightning Crystal Core at the tip of the long rod lit up instantly.

Dense ripples spread across the water’s surface. Many water droplets even leaped into the air from the high-frequency vibrations, turning into a light mist.

“Good heavens…”

Lin Fan’s beautiful eyes widened slightly.

This intensity…

If this were used to loosen soil, it could probably shatter solid rock.

“Let me see what this setting does…”

She smirked wickedly and increased the output of her Spiritual power.

Crackle!

A purple electric current as thin as a silk thread instantly coiled around it, though it wasn’t harmful.

The corners of Lin Fan’s mouth curled up wildly, revealing an extremely wicked smile that she only showed when no one was around.

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“Hiss… This is a bit interesting.”

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“How is this a weapon? This is practically a treasure of human… no, of all species’ civilization!”

Just as she was immersed in her research.

BOOM—!

A dull, massive explosion came from the city center without any warning.

Immediately after, the entire ground began to tremble violently.

The water in the hot spring pool sloshed violently, spilling over the sides.

“Hm?”

The strange smile on Lin Fan’s face vanished in an instant, her eyes becoming clear and sharp within a second.

With a flick of her wrist, she stored “Thunderous Fury” in her System Space and leaped out of the water.

Splash!

Water flew everywhere.

Her Mental Strength swept out in an instant. That was…

A spatial tremor!

The Rift was about to open.

“Right on time.”

A cold smile touched Lin Fan’s lips as a flash of light enveloped her.

The gothic-style black long dress instantly covered her body, and her dripping wet hair became dry and smooth in a flash under the evaporation of Spirit Energy.

Black stockings encased her slender legs, and a pair of exquisite high heels on her feet made a crisp sound as they stepped onto the wet ground.

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At the same time, the “Ghost” necklace around her neck flashed faintly.

Her originally peak-level-six ferocious aura was instantly swallowed as if by a black hole, dropping to the early-level-six stage.

If you’re going to put on a show, you have to go all the way.

“Lu Yuan!”

Lin Fan shouted toward the wall.

“Coming, coming!”

Lu Yuan’s flustered voice came from outside the wall. The tremor had clearly startled him as well.

“Let’s go, to the square.”

Without another word, Lin Fan’s figure flashed, transforming into a black streak of light as she sped toward the Rift square in the city center.

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Border Dragon City’s central square.

The once-bustling stalls had long been cleared away, replaced by neat rows of murderous City Guard soldiers.

And before the giant Spatial Rift that stood hundreds of meters tall, a majestic figure stood with his hands behind his back.

Long Teng.

At this moment, the peak-level-seven expert was like an unshakable pillar. No matter how violent the surrounding spatial energy became, he remained completely unmoved.

But a deep trace of confusion filled his golden vertical pupils.

“Daddy!”

Lin Fan called out sweetly, lifting the hem of her skirt as she landed beside Long Teng with a “panicked” expression.

“Wu’er.”

Seeing his daughter, Long Teng’s tense expression softened slightly, but his brows remained tightly furrowed. “Why are you here? It’s dangerous. Although the Rift is about to stabilize, there’s no guarantee there won’t be spatial turbulence.”

“I was just worried about you, Daddy.”

Lin Fan linked her arm through Long Teng’s with extreme naturalness, secretly observing her surroundings.

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Apart from the City Guard, she didn’t see the large-scale Demonic Creature army that had previously gathered for an invasion.

There wasn’t even the pre-war tension.

This was strange.

According to the Dragon Clan’s usual style, shouldn’t they be throwing cannon fodder into the other side like dumplings into a pot the moment a Rift opened?

“Dad, why don’t I see the vanguard legion?” Lin Fan asked, blinking her large eyes with feigned innocence. “Aren’t we attacking this time? I was hoping to go over there and catch some fun slaves.”

Long Teng sighed, looked at the gradually forming vortex, and shook his head.

“There’s no need to fight.”

“Huh? Why not?” Lin Fan was taken aback.

Long Teng’s tone was tinged with a bit of boredom. “The Council of Elders just sent the highest directive. Since we already conquered the resistance forces on the other side of this Rift, we’re to halt the offensive for this opening.”

“Then shouldn’t we go over and occupy the territory?” Lin Fan pressed on.

Long Teng gave a helpless laugh.

“The higher-ups’ intention is—a blockade.”

He pointed to the Rift that was about to open.

“We just need to maintain the Rift and let our Spirit Energy pour through continuously.”

As expected.

Lin Fan understood.

They were treating the entire Blue Star as a giant Gu pot, letting humanity struggle and evolve in despair while leaving them a sliver of hope.

She had to admit, it was a beautifully played move.

But it was precisely this arrogance that had given her, Lin Fan, the most precious thing.

Time.

As long as the Dragon Clan didn’t launch a large-scale invasion, she would have enough time to rebuild Blue Star’s order, and then…

“Daddy is right.”

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Lin Fan nodded obediently, then changed the subject. “In that case… I want to go to the other side to have a look, pick up some rare little trinkets, and get some training in. That should be okay, right?”

Long Teng hesitated.

“Although there are no organized resistance forces over there now, there are quite a few high-level Mutated Beasts…”

“Oh, Daddy! Isn’t Long Yan with me!” Lin Fan whined, shaking Long Teng’s arm. “Besides, you’ve seen my strength now. As long as I don’t provoke those monster overlords, running away won’t be a problem!”

Shaken by her pleas and sensing that Lin Fan’s realm was indeed stable at around level six—which was basically enough to run rampant in that abandoned world—Long Teng gave in.

“Fine, fine, have it your way.”

“Thank you, Daddy! You’re the best!”

Lin Fan planted a kiss on his cheek, then turned and waved at Lu Yuan, who had been waiting nearby trying to minimize his presence, and Long Yan, who had been following her all along.

“Keep up! This princess is taking you to see a new world!”

Lu Yuan’s mouth twitched. What was with that title?

But he didn’t dare to object, only lowering his head and following meekly.

Bzzmm—

At that moment, the Spatial Rift in the center of the square finally stabilized completely.

The once-violent spatial turbulence subsided, and the bubble-like membrane blocking passage in front of the Rift was gradually dissipating.

Lin Fan stood before the Rift and took a deep breath.

The moment she turned her back to Long Teng, her eyes, which had just been filled with a sweet and naive smile, turned utterly cold.

It was the coldness and excitement of a hunter about to step into their hunting grounds.

“Go.”

She uttered a single word in a low voice, lifted her small foot clad in an exquisite high heel, and stepped into the vortex without hesitation.

Blue Star.

I, Lin Fan, have returned.