ILLIMITABLE UNTIL DEATH

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Indeed, Zhuge Jinghuan genuinely intends to invite Fang Li to join Ranban, gradually making him a pillar of the organization as his successor, so that Ranban will not be overrun. 

However, this does not mean that Zhuge Jinghuan will absolutely use gentle methods.

"Battles are essentially a struggle for talent and treasures. As long as it doesn't violate the rules of the battle itself, anything, no matter how outrageous, is reasonable and justified."

Fang Li lifted his gaze and looked at Hilda.

"For the sake of Hong Kong Ranban, Zhuge Jinghuan has participated in this Far East battle. It is impossible for him to give up just because I refused his invitation. In the end, he will surely use the battle as a pretext to openly incorporate me into Ranban."

And Zhuge Jinghuan indeed has such leverage.

That is Sun.

"Sun is very strong. If it were close combat, I am confident I wouldn't lose," Fang Li said with a slight gleam in his eyes. "However, the power Sun used, the Certain Kill Technique named Ruyi Bang, although its true nature is still unknown, that move is very dangerous. This much is certain."

Therefore, as long as Ruyi Bang exists, Fang Li must consider his actions carefully.

"This time I came here with the intention of dealing with Oni, but unexpectedly Ranban also arrived and brought such a troublesome character as Sun." Fang Li said to Hilda, "Given this, my opponents now include not just Oni, but also Ranban."

In light of this, Fang Li could not afford to casually fight with Habi.

After all, taking advantage of others' misfortunes is a Chinese proverb.

"So, even if I really want to make a move, I must at least uncover the secret of Sun's body."

Fang Li said this.

"The secret of Sun's body is rather suspicious. Without resolving it, I could be restrained indefinitely."

Thinking this, Fang Li couldn't help but recall Sun's ability used during the daytime.

"Teleportation, that is an out-of-the-norm super ability only possible with Irokane," Fang Li murmured. "Moreover, when using the ability, Sun's body emits a crimson light. I have some doubts."

Doubts about what?

Naturally...

"Are you saying..." Hilda asked in astonishment, "Does Sun's body have Hihi'irokane?"

Yes.

Hihi'irokane.

Fang Li suspects that Sun's body has Hihi'irokane.

Teleportation is a super ability that only Irokane can possess.

And crimson is the symbol of Hihi'irokane.

Since both phenomena appear in Sun's body, it is only natural for Fang Li to have such suspicions.

Moreover, Fang Li even has a very bold guess.

"Sun once told me that she almost got killed by me in the past," Fang Li said. "But I can't remember ever meeting Sun before."

If Fang Li had fought a being of Sun's rank and nearly killed her, it would be impossible for him to forget such an event.

Unless, Sun had changed her appearance.

In other words, the incident where Sun mentioned almost being killed by Fang Li happened when she did not appear in front of him in her current form.

And Fang Li, reflecting on all the battles he has experienced in this world so far, combined with the fact that Sun possesses Hihi'irokane, eventually arrived at this guess.

"When I was in I-U, Sherlock attempted to use time-space traversal to shoot Hidan into Aria's body three years ago."

Fang Li spoke as if to himself.

"At that time, I almost killed Hidan with the power of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, who is, in fact, Hihi'irokane."

And Hihi'irokane has self-awareness, something Sherlock has admitted.

"When I first met Sun, Yan initially referred to her as 'Kou,' and later changed the title."

At first glance, it might seem like a case of mistaken identity, but who could mistake someone like Sun?

"To sum up, I believe Sun Wukong has two consciousnesses," Fang Li looked directly at Hilda and said. "One consciousness is the original Sun Wukong, referred to as 'Kou,' and the other consciousness is the consciousness of the Hihi'irokane within Sun Wukong's body, referred to as 'Sun.'"

In other words, Hihi'irokane can manipulate Sun Wukong's body, allowing its own consciousness to enter Sun Wukong's body and become the personality known as Sun.

"Only this can fully explain the situation."

Fang Li concluded with this statement.

"So, Sun was not wrong; I did almost kill her, and I did it during the I-U incident."

This is Fang Li's guess.

"Of course, this is just my guess," Fang Li said with a somewhat helpless tone. "After all, this matter is rather unbelievable."

The unbelievable part refers to Hihi'irokane.

Aside from Hidan's body, which is in Aria, the fact that Sun Wukong's body also possesses Hihi'irokane is truly surprising to Fang Li.

What's even more surprising to Fang Li is that if this guess is correct, it means Hihi'irokane can manipulate its user's body, allowing its own consciousness to occupy that body.

Similar to Sylvie's teacher, Ursula, who was once controlled by Ogre Lux.

Precisely because his lover's teacher went through such an experience, Fang Li immediately came up with this guess.

And this guess was confirmed by Hilda.

"If that's the case..." Hilda's complexion shifted as she said, "That would be quite problematic."

"What happened?" Fang Li immediately focused on Hilda, asking, "Do you know something?"

Hilda nodded.

"Sherlock was an expert in studying Hihi'irokane. He called his research 'Study in Scarlet' and documented it." Hilda said, "I have seen Sherlock's Study in Scarlet. According to the records, there are two ways to use Hihi'irokane."

"One is called Method Bond, where Irokane grants human power, allowing the user to access super-spec abilities."

"The other is called Heart Bond, which essentially merges the user's mind with Irokane to gain power."

"Generally, Method Bond is the correct way to use Hihi'irokane," Hilda's expression became more serious as she said, "However, since Hihi'irokane has its own consciousness, it won't obediently submit to the user and provide power."

So, what is the result of this?

The answer is quite clear.

"If there are no adequate protective measures, the user of Hihi'irokane will inevitably become a Heart Bond."

Hilda revealed the answer.

"And once a person becomes a Heart Bond, they will be captured by the consciousness of Hihi'irokane."

"Eventually, they will become a Scarlet Blazing God."

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