Myth Beyond Heaven

Chapter 2251  Captured (1)

Despite the intensity of the exchange, Yun Lintian remained calm and composed. He had faced countless foes in his world, a few of them was on par with Yin Ye.

He observed Yin Ye's movements carefully, noticing a subtle pattern in his attacks. It seemed that Yin Ye relied heavily on the profound law of shadows, using it to manipulate his form and blend into the environment.

With a sudden burst of speed, Yun Lintian closed the distance between them, his sword slashing towards Yin Ye's chest. Yin Ye, caught off guard, barely managed to deflect the attack. He staggered back, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"You're quite observant," Yin Ye said, a hint of admiration in his voice. "But observation alone won't be enough to defeat me."

He raised his hand, and the shadows in the room seemed to come alive. They swirled and coalesced, forming a monstrous creature with glowing red eyes and razor-sharp claws. The creature let out a deafening roar, its voice echoing through the room like thunder.

Yun Lintian's eyes narrowed. This was no ordinary shadow manipulation. Yin Ye was using his profound energy to infuse the shadows with a life of their own, creating a formidable adversary.

He channeled his divine energy into his sword, the blade radiating a blinding light. With a powerful thrust, he pierced the shadow creature's chest, dispersing it into a cloud of darkness.

Yin Ye, unfazed, merely smiled. "Impressive," he said. "But this is just the beginning."

The shadows in the room gathered once more, this time forming multiple creatures, each one more ferocious than the last. They lunged at Yun Lintian, their claws and fangs dripping with shadow energy.

Yun Lintian, undeterred, met their attacks with a flurry of sword strikes. His movements were fluid and graceful, his sword tracing intricate patterns in the air as he dispatched one creature after another.

However, the shadows seemed endless, their numbers replenishing with each strike. Yun Lintian realized that this was a battle of attrition, a test of his endurance and willpower.

He let out a long breath, his determination unwavering. He continued to fight, his every movement fueled by an unyielding spirit.

Yin Ye watched with growing interest. He had underestimated this young cultivator. Yun Lintian's strength and resilience were far greater than he had anticipated.

"Very well," Yin Ye said, a glint of excitement in his eyes. "Let's see how you handle this."

He raised both hands, and the shadows in the room surged towards him, engulfing him in a swirling vortex of darkness. The vortex expanded rapidly, filling the entire room with its ominous presence.

Yun Lintian found himself trapped within the vortex, surrounded by swirling shadows that clawed and bit at him. The air grew heavy, the darkness pressing down upon him like a suffocating blanket.

He closed his eyes, focusing his senses. He could feel the profound law of shadows pulsing all around him, its energy threatening to consume him.

He took a deep breath, drawing upon the divine energy within him. A golden aura enveloped his body, shielding him from the encroaching darkness.

"Disperse!" With a powerful roar, he unleashed a wave of divine energy, shattering the shadows around him. The vortex of darkness recoiled, its hold on him weakening.

Yun Lintian, sensing an opportunity, charged towards Yin Ye, his sword blazing with divine light. Yin Ye, his eyes widening in surprise, barely managed to raise his arms in defense.

The sword struck Yin Ye's defenses, a shockwave of energy rippling through the room. Yin Ye was sent flying backwards, crashing through the wall and landing on the ground below.

"Not bad."

Before Yun Lintian could relax, Yin Ye's cold voice suddenly resounded behind. His figure on the ground dissolved into a shadow and blended into the surrounding darkness. The Yin Ye Yun Lintian had just been speaking with was merely a decoy.

Puff!

A black claw pierced Yun Lintian's back through his chest, and blood immediately burst from the wound. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Got you," Yin Ye grinned with satisfaction. "No matter how good your mastery of profound laws is, there's still a gap between our raw strength."

"You… cough!" Yun Lintian coughed up a mouthful of blood as he struggled against Yin Ye's restraint.

"It's useless. You're now just a fish waiting to be chopped. Give up your pitiful struggle." Yin Ye reveled in Yun Lintian's misery.

Yun Lintian's face contorted in pain. He tried to speak but only coughed up more blood.

"It seems Kong Cheng completely underestimated you. How else could he have died by your hand? Hehe. Such a weakling you are," Yin Ye mocked.

"Well, let's not talk about it here. It's time to leave before that old fogey notices." He pulled Yun Lintian closer, preparing to leave.

The moment Yin Ye turned, a golden light flashed across his eyes.

Puff!

A golden blade appeared out of nowhere, piercing Yin Ye's heart.

Yin Ye's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Yun Lintian in disbelief. Only then did he realize the Yun Lintian in his grasp had transformed into a shadow and vanished, using the same technique Yin Ye had employed earlier.

"You…" Yin Ye started to speak but was interrupted by Yun Lintian.

Yun Lintian pulled out the sword and said calmly, "Stop your acting. It's not your real body anyway."

Yin Ye grinned, the painful expression gone. With a swoosh, his body turned into a shadow and dispersed.

At the same time, another Yin Ye emerged from the void, looking at Yun Lintian playfully. "You are indeed a monster. Your understanding of the law of shadow is even better than mine. Kong Cheng's death is justified."

"But," he narrowed his eyes dangerously, "As I mentioned earlier, the gap between us is still there."

A wave of terrifying pressure swept across the room, causing the very space to groan under its weight. Yun Lintian steadied himself against the onslaught. Yin Ye's strength was indeed formidable, but Yun Lintian had a few tricks of his own.

"The gap in strength, you say?" Yun Lintian smirked, a hint of defiance in his tone. "Let's see if that gap can be bridged."

He raised his hand, and a golden sword materialized, its aura pulsating with a majestic light. The sword, crafted from the purest essence of the Metal Law, hummed with an energy that seemed to challenge the heavens themselves.

"Oh?" Yin Ye's eyebrows raised, a flicker of interest in his eyes.