Volume 31 — Dismantling Hei Xu
The Core Archives trembled under the aftermath of Lin Feng's decisive offensive. Shadows writhed in chaos, the remnants of Hei Xu's attacks scattered across the chamber. Lin Feng hovered at the center, petals of the First Bloom spinning with lethal precision, radiating energy that merged seamlessly with the palace itself.
Caiyi called out, voice tense but determined: "Lin Feng! Don't give him a chance to recover! Finish dismantling his defenses!"
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. Peach Spirit… this is the moment. Every shadow, every trap, every fragment of Hei Xu's power—expose it and strike.
Yes, Host, the Peach Spirit whispered. The palace's energy will guide your strikes. He cannot withstand perfect harmony.
Hei Xu's aura flickered, dark and unstable. "No… this cannot be… I am the master of the Obsidian Root Palace!" His shadows writhed, forming jagged spikes, tendrils, and monstrous arms, but they moved with hesitation, reacting to Lin Feng's precise strikes.
Lin Feng focused fully, letting the palace's hidden energy flow through him. Petals multiplied, forming razor-sharp spirals and defensive barriers. Each strike dismantled Hei Xu's shadow constructs systematically, breaking the serpent's tail, crushing the spikes, and destabilizing the tendrils.
Caiyi's eyes widened. "He's not just defending… he's methodically destroying everything Hei Xu controls!"
Lin Feng's voice rang with determination. "Every move you make has a rhythm, Hei Xu… and the palace has taught me yours!"
The orb above pulsed violently, channeling the Core Archives' energy into Lin Feng. Hidden techniques unlocked, petals moving with perfect coordination, striking Hei Xu's shadows in rapid succession. The elite cultivator staggered, his aura flickering, his constructs shattering like fragile glass.
Hei Xu's face twisted in disbelief and fury. "Impossible… how… can one person… control the palace like this?!"
Lin Feng's petals flared into a blinding storm, slicing through the last of Hei Xu's defenses. The chamber shook violently as the Obsidian Root Palace itself seemed to respond, siding with its new master.
Caiyi exhaled, awe in her voice. "It's… over… he's dismantled everything."
Lin Feng hovered, radiant petals spinning around him. Hei Xu was on the ropes, his power collapsing under the palace's hidden energy. The path to ultimate victory—and true mastery of the Obsidian Root Palace—was finally within reach.