Chapter 1106
My heart is full of doubts
Everyone quickly turned their heads and saw a man dressed in a black robe slowly walk out. His eyes flashed with a cold light, and he held a jet-black longsword in his hand.
"Who are you?" Yang Ling asked warily, gripping the immortal sword tightly in his hand.
The man in black robes smiled coldly: "I am the guardian of the Lord of Darkness. You may call me Black Nether."
"The Lord of Darkness?" Ye Lingxue asked, her mind filled with doubt.
Hei Ming sneered, "The Lord of Darkness is the true master of this forest. His power is beyond your imagination. You cultivators from the cultivation world are nothing but his playthings."
Yang Ling gripped his immortal sword tightly and said in a deep voice, "No matter what your schemes are, we will not let you succeed."
Hei Ming chuckled coldly, his figure blurred, and he instantly appeared in front of Yang Ling, his jet-black longsword thrusting straight at Yang Ling's chest.
Yang Ling hurriedly dodged, but Hei Ming's speed was too fast. He could only barely avoid vital points, and a deep wound was still left on his body.
Ye Lingxue and Long Xuan acted swiftly, their immortal swords flashing simultaneously, a sharp sword light hurtling towards Hei Ming. However, Hei Ming merely smiled coldly, lightly waving his jet-black longsword to shatter their attack.
"You cultivators from the cultivation world are no match for me at all," Hei Ming said coldly, his eyes flashing with disdain.
Yang Ling gritted his teeth, quickly adjusted his posture, and prepared to fight again. But just then, a low rumble suddenly came from the depths of the ruins.
Everyone was startled; they knew that such a commotion could not have been caused by ordinary force.
"Not good, a more powerful being is approaching!" Yang Ling shouted a warning, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.
Hei Ming sneered, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes: "You cultivators from the cultivation world would better leave quickly, or you will bear the consequences."
Yang Ling and Long Xuan exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with hesitation. They knew that facing a powerful figure like Hei Ming, a direct confrontation was far from a wise move.
"We must retreat!" Yang Ling shouted, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
Ye Lingxue and Long Xuan nodded simultaneously. They quickly adjusted their formation and prepared to retreat. But just as they were about to leave, a low roar came from the depths of the ruins again.
Everyone was startled, knowing that such a commotion could not have been made by an ordinary demon beast.
"Not good, a more powerful being is approaching!" Yang Ling shouted a warning, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.
Hei Ming sneered, his eyes flashing with disdain: "You cultivators from the cultivation world dare to trespass here? You're simply overestimating yourselves." Just then, a dazzling golden light suddenly shot into the sky from the ruins, instantly illuminating the entire forest. Everyone was startled and quickly turned their heads, only to see a man clad in golden armor slowly emerge. He exuded a powerful aura of immortality, and held a golden longsword in his hand.
“Black Nether, your opponent is me,” the golden-armored man said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with determination.
Hei Ming gave a cold laugh: "Jin Yan, you've finally arrived."
Jin Yan's voice echoed through the forest, carrying an unquestionable majesty. He stepped forward slowly, each step seeming to tread on the hearts of those around him, stirring up ripples. His golden armor gleamed in the sunlight, and the tip of his sword lightly touched the ground, creating visible ripples—a wondrous sight woven from the interplay of immortal power and the laws of nature.
"Lord Jin Yan, why have you come here?" Yang Ling asked, mustering his courage, his eyes filled with both awe and confusion.
Jin Yan's gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Hei Ming: "Hei Ming, our responsibilities are clear. Protecting the balance of this forest is your mission, but you have attempted to disrupt it. Today, I will stop you."
Hei Ming sneered, his black robes billowing, his body shrouded in black mist, like a demon god emerging from the deepest hell: "Jin Yan, do you think you can stop me by yourself? How could you possibly fathom the power of the Lord of Darkness?"
Before the words were even finished, Hei Ming's figure shot up, his jet-black longsword slicing through the air with a series of sharp whistles, aiming straight for Jin Yan's vitals. Jin Yan neither dodged nor evaded, his golden longsword casually swung, and the two swords clashed. Instantly, the sound of metal clashing was deafening, and waves of energy rippled outwards, causing the surrounding trees to sway and leaves to fall.
"Is this what you call justice and protection?" Hei Ming sneered, his attacks becoming increasingly fierce. Each swing of his sword carried a thick dark power, attempting to devour all light.
Jin Yan's expression was solemn, and a faint light began to flow across his golden armor, a prelude to him mobilizing his immortal power and preparing to unleash his ultimate technique. "Justice and protection are not empty words, but actions and sacrifices." With that, his figure swelled, transforming into a golden streak of light, and he engaged in fierce combat with Hei Ming. Sword light and black energy intertwined, enveloping the entire ruins in chaos.
Seeing this, Ye Lingxue turned to Yang Ling and Long Xuan and said, "We cannot stand idly by; we must find a way to break the power of darkness."
Yang Ling nodded, his gaze resolute: "Yes, we must find the Dark Lord's weakness in order to end this conflict once and for all."
The three quickly exchanged a glance and decided to split up. Ye Lingxue was responsible for consulting ancient texts to find clues to combat the dark forces; Yang Ling would venture deep into the ruins to search for possible mechanisms or relics; and Long Xuan would be responsible for guarding the area and ensuring everyone's safety.
Ye Lingxue wandered through the sect's library, flipping through dusty ancient books, her fingertips lightly tracing the yellowed pages, searching for any words related to the Lord of Darkness. Finally, in an ancient scroll, she discovered a passage of obscure text describing a divine object called the "Heart of Light," said to be the natural nemesis of the power of darkness.
Meanwhile, Yang Ling struggled to explore the ruins, surrounded by traps and mechanisms that threatened to trigger danger at any moment. But with his extraordinary wisdom and courage, he overcame them one by one, and finally discovered a piece of jade emitting a faint light in a hidden stone chamber. It was engraved with intricate runes and seemed to be the "Heart of Light".
On the other side, Long Xuan vigilantly surveyed his surroundings, ensuring no demonic beasts or dark forces dared to attack. Suddenly, he sensed an unusual aura rapidly approaching. He immediately issued a warning, simultaneously channeling all his immortal power to prepare for the impending crisis.
Just then, the battle between Jin Yan and Hei Ming reached its climax. Jin Yan wielded his golden longsword, its light radiating brilliantly, gradually dispelling the surrounding darkness. However, Hei Ming's dark power was equally formidable, constantly eroding the light. The two were evenly matched, unable to gain the upper hand.
"Jin Yan, your end has come!" Hei Ming suddenly roared, his black aura coalescing into a gigantic black hand that lunged at Jin Yan. Jin Yan dodged, narrowly avoiding the attack, but the sheer power of the attack still sent a chill down his spine. (End of Chapter)