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The battlefield crackled with tension, the air thick with the lingering remnants of energy from their earlier clashes. Wang Li's heart pounded as he stood firm against Lin Yun, who, with a chilling calmness, began to weave the threads of his ultimate attack. A palpable dread hung in the air as Lin Yun raised his sword, a dark aura spiraling around him like a malevolent storm.

"Death's Embrace: Final Sacrifice!" Lin Yun bellowed, and at that moment, time seemed to slow. His allies—those who had fought alongside him in the chaotic battle—looked around, confusion etched on their faces as the atmosphere shifted. They didn't understand what was about to happen.

Wang Li's instincts screamed at him to act, but he could only watch in horror as Lin Yun unleashed the attack. Dark tendrils shot out from his body, coiling around his allies with a swift and ruthless efficiency. A horrifying realization struck Wang Li as he saw the shock on their faces turn into terror.

"No! What are you doing?" one ally cried, desperately trying to break free.

But it was too late. Lin Yun's malevolent aura surged, absorbing the essence of his own comrades. Their screams echoed in Wang Li's ears, a symphony of despair and betrayal, as their life forces were drained away. The ground beneath Lin Yun glowed with an ominous light, the Death Aura thickening as he absorbed the energy, his power skyrocketing to unimaginable heights.

"You fools! Your deaths will make me stronger!" Lin Yun declared, his voice echoing ominously across the battlefield.

Wang Li staggered backward, shock and disbelief coursing through him. 'He sacrificed his own allies to become stronger?' He clenched his fists, a mix of anger and sorrow swirling within him. The very air felt charged with Lin Yun's newly amplified energy, and Wang Li knew he was no longer fighting a man, but a force of nature.

With a swift motion, Lin Yun turned his attention back to Wang Li, his eyes gleaming with newfound ferocity. "You will fall before the might of the Slaughtering Demon Emperor's Legacy!"

The first strike came in a blur. "Devouring Shadow Slash!" Lin Yun's sword sliced through the air, a dark arc aimed directly at Wang Li. The sheer speed of the attack left Wang Li no time to react fully. He barely managed to bring his sword up in defense, the impact resonating through his body, pushing him further back.

Wang Li grit his teeth, the shockwaves of Lin Yun's enhanced strength rippling through him. 'I need to escape! I can't keep up with this…' His mind raced as he tried to focus, but the pain from his injuries was intensifying, each breath becoming a struggle.

"Soul Rend!" Lin Yun followed up without mercy, launching another flurry of attacks, each one more potent than the last. Wang Li ducked and rolled, narrowly avoiding a vicious strike that would have ended him.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

'Even if I escape, how far can I get?' His heart sank as he considered the reality of his situation. 'I can't let him find me…' But every strike from Lin Yun chipped away at his resolve and energy. The onslaught was relentless, a barrage of deathly energy.

"Ethereal Devastation!" Lin Yun's voice rang out again, and a wave of shadowy energy surged forth. Wang Li barely sidestepped the attack, the ground behind him exploding in a shower of debris.

'This is bad. I can't keep avoiding him like this. I have to find a way to blind or damage him. If I don't, I'll never get out of this alive.' His mind raced with ideas, but he needed a powerful strategy—something desperate, something reckless. Stay tuned to empire

He took a moment to breathe, gathering his thoughts. 'What if I use the energy I have left and channel it into a counterattack? But to do that, I would have to endure one full-powered attack from him. It's risky… but it might be my only shot.'

The thought sent a shiver down his spine. "It's now or never!" he murmured to himself, steeling his resolve. 'If I can strike at the core of the array and damage it, I might create enough chaos to escape. But it would cost me dearly. I have to be ready to endure Lin Yun's attack…'

"Ravaging Scythe!" Lin Yun yelled, and Wang Li's breath caught in his throat as he saw the arc of dark energy coming for him, sharp and deadly.

"Here goes everything!" he shouted, preparing himself. He clenched his sword tightly, gathering every ounce of remaining strength, knowing he would have to endure the brunt of Lin Yun's attack.

As Lin Yun's strike connected, the impact sent Wang Li crashing to the ground, pain radiating through every fiber of his being. It was agony, pure and unfiltered, but it charged the energy within him, fueling his resolve.

Wang Li gasped, forcing himself to his feet. 'Now!' He focused every bit of energy he had left into his attack, preparing to unleash his own devastating move. "Yin Yang Cataclysmic Wave!" he roared, the combined energies swirling around him like a vortex, illuminating the battlefield in an ethereal light.

Lin Yun's eyes widened in surprise. "What—?"

The attack surged forward, striking at the heart of the Death Array, where the energy pulsated with malevolence. The collision was deafening, and for a moment, the world fell silent as the energies clashed violently, sending ripples of chaos throughout the battlefield.

Wang Li felt the shockwave throw him back, but he held his ground. 'Now! I have to get out of here!' He turned to flee, using every ounce of his energy to mask his presence with the remaining Yin energy he had. Slowing his breathing, he focused on blending into the shadows, hoping Lin Yun wouldn't be able to find him.

"Where are you, Wang Li?" Lin Yun's voice boomed across the clearing, echoing ominously as he began to search for him. The confidence in his tone was palpable, fueled by the power he had just absorbed.

Wang Li pressed against a tree, heart racing as he listened to Lin Yun roam the area. 'Please don't find me… Please don't find me…' He fought to calm his mind, knowing that panic would only give him away.

Lin Yun's voice rang out again, clear and cruel. "Since you're too cowardly to come out, I guess I'll have to entertain myself. I think I'll start with your family…"

Wang Li's heart dropped. "What is he saying?" he thought, fists clenching tightly.

Meanwhile, Lin Yun continued to utter, "Your dear cousin Wang Xiangyi would make a fine prize. And your lovely wife, Xia Qingwu? She'll suffer the same fate!"

"No!" Wang Li growled under his breath, teeth gritted in rage. 'You won't touch them!' His heart raced with a mixture of fury and dread, the images of his loved ones flashing through his mind.

'He'll regret those words,' Wang Li thought, determination igniting within him. But he didn't move. He couldn't afford to be discovered—not yet. Not until he had a plan.

Lin Yun continued to taunt, walking through the remnants of the battlefield, reveling in his victory. "I wonder if they'll scream for you, Wang Li. Will they call out your name as I—"

Wang Li's breathing quickened, the anger bubbling over. 'No! I can't let him get away with this! I need to find a way to strike him again!' His mind raced, searching for a solution.

But for now, patience was his only ally. He had to wait, to bide his time until Lin Yun had settled back into a false sense of security. Only then would he strike.

The minutes felt like hours as he listened to Lin Yun's voice drift farther away, the taunts echoing in his mind. 'I'll make him regret every word he's said. I will protect them.' Wang Li swore silently, clutching his sword tightly.

As Lin Yun moved out of range, Wang Li slowly inched back, keeping low and quiet. He had to find a way to get close, to ambush Lin Yun and strike when he least expected it. The thought of his loved ones filled him with renewed strength. 'I will get stronger. I will heal. But first, I must survive this moment. I must escape!'

He took a deep breath, refocusing his energies and preparing for the next phase of his plan. The shadows enveloped him as he slipped deeper into hiding, determined to outsmart his enemy and protect those he loved.

In that moment, Wang Li knew he had a fighting chance. With his determination fueling him, he would rise from this darkness, not just to defeat Lin Yun but to reclaim everything that was at stake.

"Just wait," he muttered to himself, the fire of resolve burning brightly in his chest. "I will come back for you, and when I do, it will be my turn."