Myth Beyond Heaven-Chapter 2725: Divine Daughter of Darkness (3)

Aunt Liu staggered back, her sword arm trembling. The black flames in her eyes flickered wildly as she struggled to suppress the surging energies within her body. She had not expected this young man to possess such terrifying power—four God Marks fused together into a single devastating attack.

She gritted her teeth, her pride as a peak True God refusing to let her admit defeat. She raised her sword again, dark energy gathering around her like a storm.

"You—!" she began, but before she could attack again, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

Hei Yue.

Her playful smile was gone. Her dark blue eyes, usually sparkling with mischief, were now cold and sharp.

"Aunt Liu," she said, her voice low and firm. "Stand down."

Aunt Liu hesitated. "Young Miss, this man is dangerous! He—"

"He is not an opponent you can defeat," Hei Yue interrupted, her tone leaving no room for argument.

Aunt Liu's face darkened. "But your safety—"

"Obey the order."

Those three words carried an undeniable weight. Hei Yue's voice was no longer that of a playful girl, but of someone who wielded absolute authority.

Aunt Liu shuddered. For the first time in centuries, she felt fear—not of Yun Lintian, but of the young woman standing before her.

She lowered her sword and bowed deeply. "…Yes, Young Miss."

Hei Yue turned back to Yun Lintian, her playful demeanor returning in an instant. She clapped her hands together, grinning.

"That was amazing! You actually forced Aunt Liu to retreat! I haven't seen that in a long time!"

Yun Lintian remained silent, his grip on the White Dragon Spear still firm. He studied Hei Yue carefully.

This girl…

He had thought Aunt Liu was strong, but now, facing Hei Yue directly, he realized something unsettling.

Her aura of darkness was unfathomable. It was as deep as a bottomless abyss.

It wasn't that she was hiding it—no, it was as if her very existence defied the natural laws of energy. She stood there, smiling at him, but to his senses, she was like a void.

This feeling was something he could only get from Yao Huang… Could she be…?

Yun Lintian suddenly thought of the possibility. Hei Yue must be related to the God of Darkness! She was his disciple or even a daughter!

Hei Yue tilted her head. "Hmm? Why so serious? You won, didn't you?"

Yun Lintian didn't relax. "What do you want?"

She giggled. "What do I want? Well, I was just curious about the person who caused such a commotion in our realm. And now that I've seen you, I'm even more interested!"

She took a step forward, her dark blue eyes gleaming. "Tell me, Yun Lintian… why did you come here?"

Yun Lintian met her gaze. "I already said. I'm here for an opportunity."

"Opportunity?" Hei Yue tapped her chin. "What kind of opportunity?"

Yun Lintian didn't answer.

Hei Yue sighed dramatically. "So secretive! Fine, fine. But you know, if you really wanted something, you could have just asked me."

Yun Lintian responded calmly. "And why would you help me?"

"Because you're interesting!" she declared, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "I haven't had this much fun in ages!"

Aunt Liu, still standing behind her, looked like she wanted to protest, but she remained silent.

Hei Yue suddenly clapped her hands. "Oh! I know! How about this—you come with me, and I'll give you whatever 'opportunity' you're looking for!"

Yun Lintian narrowed his eyes. "Just like that?"

"Just like that!"

"And what do you get in return?"

Hei Yue grinned. "Entertainment."

Yun Lintian was speechless. The young woman in front of him was like a flower in a greenhouse. She seemed to have never seen the world outside. Clearly, her identity was definitely one of the two he had just guessed earlier.

"But before that, let's fight." Hei Yue smiled brightly and raised her sword. The surrounding darkness rippled in response to her command.

The moment Hei Yue raised her sword, the world seemed to slow.

Yun Lintian's instincts screamed. His body moved before his mind could react—White Dragon Spear flashing up in a desperate guard.

Clang!

A shockwave blasted outward, cracking the space around them.

Yun Lintian's arms trembled. His feet skidded back, carving deep grooves into the space beneath him. His eyes widened.

Too fast!

He hadn't even seen her move.

Hei Yue stood where he had been a breath ago, her slender sword resting casually against his spear. Her dark blue eyes sparkled with delight.

"Not bad!" she chirped. "You actually blocked that!"

Yun Lintian didn't answer. His grip tightened on the spear.

This wasn't a technique. No divine energy, no laws—just pure, unrefined speed.

And it had almost overwhelmed him.

Hei Yue tilted her head. "Hmm. Let's see if you can keep up."

She vanished.

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Yun Lintian's pupils shrank. He twisted mid-air, spear whirling in a defensive arc.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Sparks erupted as their blades collided. Each strike sent tremors up his arms. Hei Yue's swordplay was fluid, effortless—like a dance. No wasted movement, no openings.

Yun Lintian frowned slightly as he exerted his strength, muscles burning as he matched her pace.

Faster.

His God Marks flared—Light, Space, Fire, Thunder—but he didn't rely on them. Not yet. This was a contest of pure skill.

Hei Yue's grin widened. "Oh? You're getting faster!"

Her sword blurred.

Yun Lintian's vision sharpened. He saw the trajectory—a diagonal slash aimed at his shoulder. He pivoted, spear lashing out to intercept.

Clang!

The impact sent him sliding back, but he didn't falter. He pressed forward, spear becoming a silver streak in the darkness.

"Hehe!" Hei Yue laughed, delighted. She parried with a flick of her wrist, then countered with a flurry of strikes.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The air itself seemed to shatter under their clash. Each exchange sent shockwaves rippling outward.

Aunt Liu watched from the sidelines, her expression unreadable. She had seen her Young Miss fight before—but never like this. Never with such unrestrained joy.

Yun Lintian's breath came fast. His muscles tensed up as he analyzed Hei Yue's movements—her footwork, the angle of her wrist, the subtle shifts in her stance.

There.

He feinted left, then twisted mid-step, spear thrusting toward her exposed side.

Hei Yue's eyes gleamed. She leaned back, letting the spear tip graze past her robes—then retaliated with a sweeping slash.

Yun Lintian barely dodged, the blade slicing a hair's breadth from his throat.

"Heh." Hei Yue's voice was playful. "Almost got me!"