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**Chapter 145: The Devil's Test**

Lin Feng's mind reeled as the memories poured in, like a dam bursting open. He saw himself as a young boy, his parents' faces distorted in a mixture of anger and sorrow. He saw the accident, the beam falling, the sound of shattering glass and crunching metal. He saw himself, a teenager, lying in a hospital bed, his basketball career shattered.

Wen Xiyue's hand still rested on his forehead, her eyes locked on his. "You remember?" she asked, her voice low and husky.

Lin Feng nodded, his heart racing. "I remember everything."

Wen Xiyue's eyes gleamed with a fierce light. "Good. Now you must prove yourself to the Devil."

Lin Feng's eyes snapped to hers. "What do you mean?"

Wen Xiyue's smile was cold and calculating. "You think you're worthy, Lin Feng? You think you can defeat the Devil? Very well, I'll give you a chance to prove it."

She pulled a small, intricately carved box from her pocket. Lin Feng's eyes widened as she opened it, revealing a small, glowing orb inside.

"This is the Devil's Kiss," she said, her voice dripping with menace. "If you can keep it in your possession for three days, the Devil will grant you a wish. But if you fail... "

She raised an eyebrow. "Let's just say you don't want to know what will happen if you fail."

Lin Feng's mind was reeling. He felt a surge of determination, a burning desire to prove himself worthy. "I'll do it," he said, his voice firm.

Wen Xiyue's eyes glinted with approval. "Very well, Lin Feng. You have three days to prove yourself. But don't think for a moment that you're out of the woods yet. The Devil has many tricks up his sleeve, and you'll need all your wits and cunning to survive."

As she spoke, the air around them seemed to grow darker, the shadows deepening and twisting into sinister shapes. Lin Feng felt a shiver run down his spine, but he stood tall, his eyes locked on Wen Xiyue's.

"I'm ready," he said, his voice firm.

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider. "Very well, Lin Feng. The Devil's game is afoot. Let's see if you're worthy of the title 'Basketball Emperor'."

And with that, the darkness seemed to swallow them whole, leaving Lin Feng to face the unknown with a sense of trepidation and determination. Would he emerge victorious, or would the Devil prove too powerful to defeat? Only time would tell.