In the intense battle, Lin Xia constantly explored the techniques of using her own abilities.
Regarding the bone spikes, she learned to fire them in a concentrated barrage, forming a sharp storm of bone spikes capable of instantly piercing the bodies of multiple Corpse Brothers.
When manipulating the vines, she could make them sprout from different angles to entangle the enemy unexpectedly.
As for the neurotoxin, she was also able to control its range and concentration to affect the enemy with greater precision.
Just like that, wave after wave of Corpse Brothers were used by Lin Xia as sparring partners.
Lin Xia showed no hesitation in displaying her grown abilities and combat techniques.
She fired her bone spikes in a concentrated volley; the storm of spikes swept across the area, and the Corpse Brothers fell one after another.
After hardening her body, she charged directly into the pack of Corpse Brothers, using her tough shoulders to send enemies flying one by one.
Vines on the ground grew from all directions, quickly wrapping tightly around the Corpse Brothers.
Then, Lin Xia precisely controlled the release of the neurotoxin, causing those struggling Corpse Brothers to lose their combat capability instantly.
Yet more Corpse Brothers kept pushing forward, with distorted faces, vacant eyes, and a chilling aura, surging toward Lin Xia like a tidal wave.
However, before Lin Xia, they were nothing more than insignificant ants.
A hint of playful amusement flashed in Lin Xia's eyes.
She let out a soft cry and instantly burst forth with formidable power.
With a slight shiver of her body, sharp bone spikes shot out like swords from all over her.
The bone spikes gleamed with a cold, piercing light, as if they could penetrate everything.
Some were as slender and sharp as needles, others as thick and sturdy as clubs; they varied in form, yet all radiated a bone-chilling murderous intent.
A Corpse Brother dressed as Spider-Man lunged from the air, its limbs twisted and powerful like a spider's legs.
Unflustered, Lin Xia swung the longsword in her hand, sending a slash of sword energy darting forward.
As swift as lightning, the sword energy cleaved the Corpse Brother straight into two halves.
At the same time, she violently whipped the bone spikes on her body, shooting them toward the surrounding Corpse Brothers like bolts of lightning.
The bone spikes instantly pierced the bodies of those Corpse Brothers, sending black blood splashing out.
Lin Xia sidestepped slightly to dodge a drop of splashing blood, as if all of this were nothing more than a trivial game.
At this moment, Lin Xia felt not a shred of fear in her heart, only a craving for victory.
"These monsters think sheer numbers can defeat me? What an absolute delusion."
Her gaze grew even firmer, and her movements even sharper.
Every single action carried an irresistible power, leaving those Corpse Brothers completely powerless before her.
Next, a Corpse Brother dressed as Sailor Moon rushed over, teeth bared and claws outstretched.
Lin Xia snorted coldly, teleporting instantly behind the Corpse Brother.
Bone spikes shot straight out from her arms, piercing right through the Corpse Brother's chest.
Carrying immense power, the bone spikes pinned the Corpse Brother to the ground, rendering it completely immobile.
Lin Xia's speed was lightning-fast, as if traceless and invisible, and her strength was so great that even the ground trembled slightly.
Looking at the Corpse Brother she had easily defeated, a trace of pride welled up in Lin Xia's heart.
However, the sheer quantity of the corpse tide was simply too vast; powerful as Lin Xia was, she inevitably took hits from a few that slipped through the net.
A fleshy spike-ball shot by a Corpse Brother dressed as a mage struck Lin Xia on the shoulder.
She frowned slightly, yet did not stop her offensive pace.
"This little scratch is nothing."
Clenching her teeth, Lin Xia fueled her fighting spirit to burn even brighter.
She erupted with powerful energy once more, sending bone spikes raining down toward the corpse tide.
Those bone spikes traced graceful arcs through the air, carrying a sharp, whistling sound.
Every single spike hit its target accurately, piercing the Corpse Brothers one by one.
Some bone spikes even penetrated the bodies of multiple Corpse Brothers, displaying astonishing lethality.
Lin Xia's attack was like a destructive storm, sweeping those Corpse Brothers toward their doom.
Just then, a Corpse Brother dressed as Uzumaki Naruto charged out.
He wore an orange windbreaker, had golden hair, and wore a ferocious expression on his face.
(An elite Dongying Chunin who liked cosplay and came to H City on a mission, incidentally attending an anime convention...)
He formed hand seals, and a massive wind sphere—a "Rasengan" (though not really)—hurtled toward Lin Xia.
Spinning at high speed and kicking up fierce gusts of wind, the wind sphere swept up surrounding rubble and debris.
Lin Xia's gaze narrowed, and she thought to herself, "Right on time."
Instantly mobilizing the energy within her body to deploy her bone spikes, she playfully shouted, "Shikotsumyaku."
The bone spikes on her body instantly grew thicker, becoming as hard as steel.
Swinging both hands, her bone spikes formed a sturdy shield that blocked the attack of the Rasengan.
The Rasengan collided with the bone-spike shield, producing a deafening crash.
The immense impact caused the ground beneath Lin Xia's feet to crack.
She felt a powerful recoil, yet she stood firmly planted in her spot.
She understood in her heart that this Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother was stronger than any before him—this wasn't Earth Stage Early Stage, this was Earth Stage Mid-Stage!
It had even reached the level of a Level 7 Corpse Brother, requiring her to go all out.
Yet even when facing such a formidable enemy, Lin Xia did not shrink back in the least; her eyes were filled with confidence and dominance.
With a cheeky grin, Lin Xia rapidly formed hand seals with both hands as the bone spikes on her body began to grow wildly.
She casually shouted, "Dance of the Willow! Dance of the Camellia!" though the effect was much the same.
Manipulating the bone spikes like flexible snakes, she shot them toward the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother.
Seeing this, the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother scrambled to dodge, but was still struck by a few bone spikes.
He let out an angry roar and launched another attack.
Waving his hands rapidly, he chained together multiple hand seals before thrusting them forward fiercely.
A massive Wind Release: Rasenshuriken flew toward Lin Xia. (Don't take it literally; it was merely similar.)
Spinning and emitting a piercing screech, the Rasenshuriken tore the very air apart in its wake.
Lin Xia's expression turned grave, for she knew the immense power of this move.
Quickly adjusting her posture, she gathered the bone spikes in front of her to form an even sturdier defense.
The Rasenshuriken crashed into the bone spikes, triggering a massive explosion.
Amidst the billowing smoke, Lin Xia was driven back a few steps by the shockwave, but she immediately regained her footing.
She did not retreat at all; instead, her resolve to fight grew even firmer.
Once more manipulating the bone spikes, she launched an assault on the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother.
The bone spikes rained down upon the Corpse Brother with blinding speed, making them extraordinarily difficult to evade.
The Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother dodged continuously, yet still suffered slashes from several bone spikes.
Roaring in fury, his "chakra" surged as he prepared to unleash an even more powerful attack.
Suddenly, the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother vanished from his spot.
A jolt went through Lin Xia, and she hurriedly scanned her surroundings with heightened vigilance.
At that instant, she felt a sudden rush of fierce wind from behind.
Turning swiftly, she saw that the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother had already appeared at her back, a "Rasengan" in hand smashing down toward her.
In the nick of time, Lin Xia sidestepped; the "Rasengan" brushed past her body and slammed into a nearby building.
The building collapsed instantly, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Lin Xia's reaction speed was breathtakingly fast, her combat instincts allowing her to turn danger into safety at the most perilous moment.
Breaking out in a cold sweat, Lin Xia knew that had that strike landed squarely, she certainly would have suffered severe injuries.
Daring not to harbor the slightest carelessness, she concentrated her focus, preparing to meet the Corpse Brother's next assault.
The Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother launched another attack, forming hand seals to summon a pack of shadow clones.
The shadow clones charged at Lin Xia, every single one wielding a "Rasengan" in its hand.
A tightness gripped Lin Xia's heart as she watched the incoming shadow clones.
She knew this would be a grueling battle, but she could not afford to retreat.
Controlling her bone spikes, she engaged the shadow clones in a fierce skirmish.
Throughout the fighting, Lin Xia continuously dodged the "Rasengan" attacks while counterattacking with her bone spikes.
More wounds accumulated on her body, yet she kept fighting with stubborn tenacity.
Lin Xia's resilience and unyielding spirit enabled her to persevere through even the most arduous combat.
Finally, Lin Xia spotted an opening in the Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother's defense.
Bursting forth with formidable power in an instant, a massive bone spike impaled the Corpse Brother's body.
The Uzumaki Naruto Corpse Brother crashed to the ground and never rose again.
The corpse tide began to gradually disintegrate. Standing amidst the ruins, Lin Xia radiated the aura of an Earth Stage powerhouse.
Breathing slightly, her gaze remained fixed firmly on the distance, where perhaps even greater challenges awaited her...