They all want to change my future.

Chapter 73 Unbeatable in One-on-One Combat?

"Since we're already here, why think about leaving?"

The moment Lin Yueyin finished speaking, darkness descended completely.

Qu Hongxiao felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and Ji Baizhi, who had been blocking her way, disappeared.

No, it's not that it disappeared, it's that I lost all my sight.

Not only the naked eye, but even divine sense, when probed out, was like a mud ox entering the sea, obstructed and swallowed by the incredibly viscous darkness that could absorb all senses.

All around, in all directions, in front, behind, and to the left, was a void of darkness.

There was no sound, no wind, and even the sound of one's own breathing and heartbeat seemed to be absorbed by the darkness; it was eerily quiet.

I'm trapped.

Qu Hongxiao remained calm and gave a cold snort.

True essence began to circulate, generating countless stars around Qu Hongxiao, which then revolved around her.

Stars appeared, illuminating the surroundings.

But it could not pierce the darkness; the once bright and radiant stars seemed to have had all their energy absorbed by the darkness.

The light of the stars surrounding Qu Hongxiao is dimming at a visible speed!

It wasn't that the darkness negated or blocked it, but rather that the power and light of the stars themselves were silently absorbed by this deep and boundless darkness.

The brighter the star, the faster it seems to dim!

It's like throwing a handful of snow into molten iron; it melts away instantly, leaving no trace.

It's as if they're destined to be incompatible.

"How is that possible?!"

Qu Hongxiao was deeply shaken.

What she cultivates is the Zhou Tian Xing Chen Visualization Diagram, which leads directly to the heavens. It is formed by refining the essence of the Zhou Tian stars with true energy.

Although its true meaning cannot compare to the grandeur and domineering nature of the Great Sun Burning the Heavens, it can still be described as vast and magnificent.

What exactly is this darkness that can devour even the light of stars?

"A mere glimmer of firefly light,"

Lin Yueyin's cold voice seemed to come simultaneously from every corner of the darkness, making it impossible to discern its direction: "You dare to presume to illuminate the darkness of Chengtian?"

Before she could finish speaking, Qu Hongxiao felt the starlight surrounding her completely extinguish.

The originally unbreakable Daoist principles of the celestial sphere were completely devoured by the darkness, which then nourished itself, making the darkness even more oppressive.

Qu Hongxiao is now completely plunged into darkness and isolation.

Sight, spiritual perception, and even the perception of one's own Daoist aura and its connection with the outside world are all compressed to the limit.

Within her personal domain.

Faced with such a desperate situation, Qu Hongxiao felt a pang of sadness. She closed her eyes, not to surrender, but to fight to the death.

However, there are some things to clarify before going all out.

"So, when did you start this scheme?"

"It started when I learned that you were the Master of the Stargazing Pavilion."

Lin Yueyin answered. She could sense the death aura emanating from Qu Hongxiao, but the purpose of this scheme was not to kill her. Knowing that she was the Master of the Star Gazing Pavilion, it would be easy to find the visualization diagram that could be used for cultivation.

No matter which set it is, it can't escape the Sword Sect's Cheng Ying.

"In other words, the biggest reason you exposed yourself is to deal with me, but you won't kill me." Qu Hongxiao smiled. She guessed correctly: "That's right. After all, I'm the Empress's person. You're not ready to fight against the Empress, are you?"

"You guessed right." Lin Yueyin's voice remained cold and ruthless: "So, do you want to die?"

Qu Hongxiao fell silent. Indeed, the key to breaking the deadlock was simple: she just had to die.

If they die, the Empress will surely be furious, and then they won't survive either.

So, am I going to die?

Of course not.

Qu Hongxiao adopted a fighting stance. She refused to believe that Lin Yueyin could completely restrain herself and capture her alive without killing her.

You really underestimate me, Qu Hongxiao.

Outside the dark area.

Li Zhi and Ji Baizhi stood side by side, looking at the silent darkness that seemed to freeze time itself.

"Miss Lin is indeed a swordswoman," Ji Baizhi suddenly said softly.

She was sent to Li Zhi's side by Lin Yueyin just as Lin Yueyin unleashed darkness.

"How so?" Li Zhi asked, staring at the darkness shrouding the front yard, unable to sense anything or discern the specific situation.

"This darkness," Ji Baizhi, who had experienced it, pointed to the black area: "is not actually for sneak attacks and hiding, but to create a face-to-face scenario where you can't escape and can only fight."

Li Zhi understood somewhat; wasn't this just a forced 1v1?

However, it seems a bit unfair, as Lin Yueyin should be more familiar with the environment in the dark.

Doesn't that mean Lin Yueyin is invincible in one-on-one combat?

This was the first time Li Zhi had realized how capable Lin Yueyin was, but it also piqued his curiosity, so he asked directly:

"So, is Miss Lin invincible in a one-on-one fight?"

"Pretty much?" Ji Baizhi nodded with a smile: "Especially when facing an opponent like Qu Hongxiao, whom she can control."

Li Zhi keenly sensed something was wrong. Ji Baizhi was very confident. He suddenly remembered the first time the two of them met.

Ji Baizhi, who was at the sixth realm, seemed not to be afraid of Lin Yueyin at all. She even threatened that if Lin Yueyin did not want to be exposed, they should have a fight.

"It seems your phoenix reincarnation is truly ridiculously powerful."

Li Zhi sighed.

Ji Baizhi smiled slightly, a smile that, in the dim light, possessed a breathtaking beauty:

"Because my path is different from Qu Hongxiao's, Miss Lin's darkness cannot engulf me."

It's not just that it can't be swallowed, it can't even be controlled.

The phoenix, upright and righteous, holy and noble, brings dawn and light.

It is one of the few things in this world that can restrain the inheritance of the legacy.

When Lin Yueyin accepted the Chengying Sword, she was told that Chengying was not the best in the world.

But she didn't care; who told her it was the right fit?

Moreover, this is the only way for him to get revenge.

Lin Yueyin remained silent as Cheng Ying, who had merged with the darkness, slashed down at Qu Hongxiao.

The shadow of the heavens is invisible; its sound is heard only when it touches something. When the sword cuts flesh, one feels no pain.

Qu Hongxiao realized she was wrong; she couldn't win, she was completely outmatched.

I can't see it, where did the sword come from? How can I defend against it?

It only makes a faint sound to remind itself when it is struck by the sword; this is tantamount to killing someone's spirit.

You're terrible, you got chopped again.

Moreover, after being slashed, the body shrouded in darkness felt no pain.

If this continues, I feel like I'm going to bleed and faint.

Damn it, am I really going to be captured alive?

"Miss Ji, do you think Qu Hongxiao can win?"

Ji Baizhi spoke calmly, almost without hesitation:

"It's impossible. Qu Hongxiao is bound to lose. She lost the moment she learned that she was the master of the Star Gazing Pavilion. After all, Cheng Yingtian is her nemesis."

As if to confirm her words.

The moment after she finished speaking.

That seemingly still, oval-shaped area of ​​darkness suddenly began to distort!

Immediately afterwards, as if an invisible force had torn open the edge of the dark area, a figure flew out of the crack, like a kite with a broken string, gliding through the air before crashing heavily onto the bluestone ground, sliding several feet before barely coming to a stop.

They arrived in front of Li Zhi and Ji Baizhi.

It was Qu Hongxiao.