Myth Beyond Heaven

An azure aura erupted around Yun Lintian, the image of a majestic dragon forming behind him. The dragon’s eyes blazed with divine light, and its roar shook the heavens.

The power of the Dragon God Soul surged through Yun Lintian, amplifying his strength and giving him the edge he needed to hold onto the Heaven Piercing Sword. The sword stopped trembling, and Yun Lintian’s grip tightened.

Jian Yun’s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn’t expected Yun Lintian to possess such power. But the surprise was quickly replaced by determination. Jian Yun increased the intensity of his divine sense once more, the pull on the sword growing even stronger.

Yun Lintian’s eyes narrowed slightly, his mind straining under the pressure. He knew he couldn’t hold on much longer. With a swift motion, he raised his free hand and summoned the power of the Tree of Life. A green light erupted from his palm, the energy of the Great Law of Life flowing through him.

The Tree of Life’s power surged toward Jian Yun, enveloping him in a warm, healing light. The dark energy that had corrupted him began to dissipate, and Jian Yun’s movements faltered.

“Senior Jian, fight it!” Yun Lintian shouted, his voice filled with urgency. “I’m here to help you!”

Jian Yun’s eyes flickered, the dark light in them wavering for a moment. But then, it returned, stronger than before. He raised his sword, preparing to unleash another attack.

Yun Lintian’s heart sank. The corruption was still there, lingering in Jian Yun’s soul. He knew he couldn’t let it take control again.

With a swift motion, Yun Lintian raised his hand, summoning the Heavenhold Formation. The formation glowed with a golden light, its intricate patterns weaving together to create a cage of pure, concentrated order.

“I’m sorry, Senior Jian,” Yun Lintian said. “I have to lock you up first.”

The formation surged forward, enveloping Jian Yun in its golden light. He struggled against it, his movements erratic as the corruption fought to regain control.

“Lintian…” Jian Yun said, his voice strained. “Leave…now.”

Yun Lintian frowned deeply and exerted his power more. He tried to cleanse Jian Yun’s soul as fast as possible.

Tantai Xue stared at Yun Lintian coldly. She had underestimated him again. Even Jian Yun couldn’t escape Yun Lintian’s grasp. This was something she didn’t want to see the most.

The Tree of Life’s power surged through the formation, its healing energy working to cleanse the corruption from Jian Yun’s soul. Yun Lintian could feel the dark energy wavering, but it was stubborn, clinging to Jian Yun with a tenacity that was hard to break.

“Senior Jian, hold on!” Yun Lintian shouted, his voice filled with urgency. “I’m almost there!”

Jian Yun’s body trembled within the formation, his sword arm twitching as if he was fighting against the corruption. His eyes flickered, the dark light in them dimming for a moment before flaring back to life. It was a constant struggle, one that Yun Lintian could feel through the formation.

Tantai Xue watched from within her own prison, her expression cold and calculating. She could see that Yun Lintian was making progress, and it made her uneasy. If Jian Yun was freed from the Lord of Chaos’s control, it would be a significant blow to their plans. “You think you can save him?” Tantai Xue sneered, her voice dripping with mockery. “The Lord of Chaos’s corruption is not so easily removed. You’re wasting your time.”

Yun Lintian ignored her, his focus entirely on Jian Yun. He could feel the corruption weakening, the dark energy slowly being purged by the Tree of Life’s power. But it was taking too long. Jian Yun’s body was trembling violently now, his sword arm twitching as if he was on the verge of breaking free.

“Just a little more,” Yun Lintian muttered, his voice strained. He poured more energy into the formation, the golden light growing brighter and brighter.

But then, something unexpected happened.

Jian Yun’s eyes suddenly blazed with a golden light, a light that was pure and radiant, free from the taint of corruption. His body stilled, and for a moment, Yun Lintian thought he had succeeded.

But then, Jian Yun’s voice echoed through the battlefield, calm and resolute. “Lintian… step back.”

Yun Lintian’s eyes widened in shock. “Senior Jian?”

Before Yun Lintian could react, Jian Yun raised his sword, the blade glowing with an intense golden light. The air around him crackled with energy, and Yun Lintian could feel the power building within him.

“Heaven and Earth.” Jian Yun said, his voice steady. “Break.”

BOOM!

The Heavenhold Formation shattered, the golden light dissipating into nothingness. The force of the explosion sent Yun Lintian flying backward, his body slamming into the ground with a bone-jarring impact. He coughed, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth as he struggled to get back up.

Jian Yun stood amidst the remnants of the formation, his sword glowing with a radiant light. His eyes were clear, free from the corruption that had plagued him moments before. But there was something different about him, something that made Yun Lintian’s heart sink.

“Senior Jian…” Yun Lintian said, his voice filled with disbelief. “You… you broke free?”

Jian Yun turned to look at Yun Lintian, his expression calm but distant. “I did,” he said. “But not in the way you think.”

Yun Lintian’s eyes widened as he realized what had happened. Jian Yun hadn’t been cleansed of the corruption-he had awakened his Sword Heart, a state of enlightenment that allowed him to temporarily suppress the Lord of Chaos’s control. But it came at a cost. Jian Yun’s soul was still tainted, and the Sword Heart’s power was only a temporary solution.

“Senior Jian, let me help you,” Yun Lintian said, his voice filled with urgency. “I can cleanse your soul. Just give me a little more time!”

Jian Yun shook his head. “There’s no time. The Lord of Chaos’s influence is too strong. I can only hold it back for a moment.”

Before Yun Lintian could respond, Jian Yun turned his attention to Tantai Xue. With a swift motion, he raised his sword and unleashed a wave of golden energy toward her prison.

BOOM!

The Heavenhold Formation around Tantai Xue shattered, the golden light dissipating into

nothingness.

Tantai Xue stumbled forward, her eyes filled with uneasiness as she thought Jian Yun would

attack her.

Just as she was prepared to escape, Jian Yun suddenly shuddered and began to convulse. Tantai Xue’s eyes flickered with a hint of surprise. Without hesitation, she channeled the Law of Order and sealed Jian Yun before tearing the space open and taking him away. “You will pay the price when we meet next time,” she said, her voice echoing from the rift.