Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng had originally intended to assist with other matters. But by the time they realized how drastically the battle had turned, it was already too late.
To be honest, neither of them had ever imagined the fight could take such a turn. Lin Yun was formidable, yes, but that was just what they had heard from others. They had witnessed Luo Yunshang's invincibility with their own eyes. Faced with a being as powerful as her, it was nearly impossible to find anyone in the world who was qualified to challenge her on equal terms.
But right now, Lin Yun, with his own strength, was relentlessly blocking her every assault. What's more, he was continuously forcing her into a desperate corner.
They had originally thought that with Luo Yunshang's immense power, coupled with the numerous artifacts in her possession, she could completely suppress Lin Yun. But who could have known that Lin Yun would possess even more treasures? And the value of these treasures was simply impossible to determine. It was precisely for this reason that Luo Yunshang was now being beaten back, step by step. Even if she wanted to turn the tables now, it was too late.
Seeing the grave expression on Lin Yun's face and the panic in Luo Yunshang's, he just smiled. "I told you long ago. With just your power, you can't do anything to me."
Luo Yunshang had been relying on her numerous artifacts, assuming they would be enough to defeat Lin Yun. But now, to her shock, she found that every move Lin Yun made managed to destroy one of the artifacts in her hands. Gradually, no matter how well-prepared she was, she was no longer his match.
"This is impossible."
Even now, Luo Yunshang found the scene before her hard to believe. Others might not know what was happening, but she was experienced and knowledgeable. The treasures in Lin Yun's hands had completely surpassed the scope of her understanding. Not only did he possess artifacts from ancient times, but some of them were things that were, to this day, virtually unknown.
They had known long ago that Lin Yun was highly regarded by many great figures in the Beast Taming Sect and had been carefully cultivated for years. But only now did they understand that it wasn't so simple. Not only had he been meticulously trained, but an immense number of treasures had been invested in him.
The Mystic Heaven Silkworm Armor. The Eight-Realms Pagoda. The Fiend-Binding Token.
These were things that even Luo Yunshang had only heard of in ancient legends. She never would have dreamed that Lin Yun would actually possess such items.
"How about it?" Lin Yun taunted. "Weren't you relying on your numerous artifacts before, not even treating me as a serious opponent? I'd like to see if you can still be so arrogant now."
Since he had decided to end this quickly, Lin Yun would not give them another chance. If he had any worries before, those thoughts were now completely gone.
Seeing his serious expression, Luo Yunshang also understood the urgency of the situation. However, she wasn't overly concerned. In the end, her own strength was still superior.
"You have quite a few treasures, boy," she said, her arms spreading wide as she threw her head back and laughed. "But it's a pity. Relying on these treasures can, at most, keep you alive. They cannot defeat me."
As she laughed, the wounds on her body began to heal at a visible rate. Although Lin Yun had heavily injured her in the previous exchange, to her, such injuries only served to increase her strength, while also driving her into a deeper frenzy. And now, with her unique physique, she could rapidly recover her physical state. For everyone else present, this was the greatest problem.
Lin Yun, of course, knew what she meant. She was betting on the fact that no one here could bring out the Mystic Netherworld Aberrant Flame.
Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao, though shocked by Lin Yun's power, still placed their faith in Luo Yunshang. "The Saintess's techniques are special. In this world, I fear few can overcome them." The only way to defeat the Saintess was to completely crush her with overwhelming power. But it was impossible for Lin Yun to have such a breakthrough in an instant.
Just as everyone believed Lin Yun's defeat was certain, a mass of ethereal blue flame erupted from his body.
Luo Yunshang, who had been brimming with confidence, thinking she could easily resolve the situation without even needing to take Lin Yun seriously, froze. The moment she saw the flames burning on his body, the expression on her face changed completely.
"Impossible! In this day and age, it's impossible for anyone to control the Mystic Netherworld Aberrant Flame!"
Luo Yunshang would never have dreamed that the young man before her possessed her one greatest weakness. She had thought that Lin Yun could, at most, barely summon a flicker of it. But when she saw him effortlessly knead the Aberrant Flame into shape in his hands, her conviction was shattered. The current Lin Yun was stronger than she'd imagined, and the threat he posed was far beyond what she could have conceived.
"It seems your original plan is destined to fail. This time, there is only one outcome for you," Lin Yun said, the corners of his lips curling upwards in a cold, indifferent smile. With the Mystic Netherworld Aberrant Flame in hand, he was doubly confident in dealing with Luo Yunshang.
After saying this, he no longer hesitated. A towering wave of sword Qi surged forward, and mixed within it were streaks of the Mystic Netherworld Aberrant Flame.
If Luo Yunshang had been able to fight recklessly before, she now had to be on pins and needles. The slightest mistake would mean instant death. The Aberrant Flame was a massive problem for any ordinary cultivator, but for her, it was a mortal danger. If she were to be tainted by it, she wouldn't even be able to extinguish it in time.
In an instant, the battle had completely turned. Lin Yun now held the absolute upper hand. With one hand on his sword casket, he completely suppressed Luo Yunshang.
But she was, in the end, still very agile, and she still had a few treasures left in her hands. For the moment, she could still hold on.
It was obvious, however, that Lin Yun was not going to give her that time.
Just then, everyone saw Lin Yun take out the God-Slaying Bow.
For some reason, the moment Luo Yunshang saw the weapon in his hands, she was completely dumbfounded. Although she didn't know what it was, the instant she saw it, she felt a mortal threat. She knew that this thing could absolutely kill her, to say nothing of the fact that Lin Yun also controlled the Mystic Netherworld Aberrant Flame.
"My apologies," Lin Yun said with a smile. "Your time as the Saintess... ends today."
He bent the bow and nocked an arrow. The surrounding Yuan Qi instantly converged into his body, and the endless Yuan Qi within him poured into the God-Slaying Bow.