Myth Beyond Heaven

Chapter 2503  Invitation

Xia Nongyue, sensing Yun Lintian's sudden shift in demeanor, followed his gaze toward the swirling spatial storm. Her eyes, honed by years of cultivation and countless battles, pierced through the chaotic veil, revealing the ethereal figures that danced within the tempest.

"Those are not ghosts," she said, her voice calm but laced with a hint of unease. "They are Abyssal Spirits, remnants of souls consumed by the chaotic energies of this rift."

Yun Lintian's brow furrowed, his curiosity piqued. He had encountered countless creatures and beings throughout his journey, but these Abyssal Spirits were unlike anything he had ever seen.

Their forms were ethereal, translucent, their features a haunting blend of human and demonic, their eyes glowing with an eerie light that seemed to pierce through the very fabric of reality.

"They are drawn to the life force of living beings," Xia Nongyue continued, her voice taking on a cautionary tone. "They devour souls, leaving behind empty husks, devoid of life and vitality."

Yun Lintian's gaze hardened. He could sense the malevolent aura emanating from the Abyssal Spirits, their hunger for life palpable in the air.

The chaotic storm gradually moved toward Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue. The Abyssal Spirits inside seemed to notice them and became restless.

Yun Lintian frowned slightly. Just as he was about to make a move, Hei Shou suddenly tapped his shoulder.

"Let me take care of it." Hei Shou wrote a sentence in the air before jumping off Yun Lintian's shoulder.

Hei Shou hovered in the air, its fingers twitching with dark energy. It looked at the Abyssal Spirits with a cold, dead glare. The Abyssal Spirits, sensing the presence of a powerful being, turned their attention toward the floating hand.

Hei Shou raised its finger, and a wave of dark energy washed over the Abyssal Spirits. The spirits, initially resistant, were soon overwhelmed by the power of death. Their forms began to distort, their ethereal bodies contorting and twisting under the influence of the dark energy.

One by one, the Abyssal Spirits fell under Hei Shou's control, their essence being absorbed into the hand. The once-fearsome creatures were now mere puppets, their power and will subservient to the hand's command.

Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue watched in astonishment as the Abyssal Spirits were subdued. They had never seen such a display of power, a power so raw and destructive, yet so precise and controlled.

"What is that?" Xia Nongyue asked.

Yun Lintian faltered for a moment and said, "Hei Shou is the hand of the God of Death. Since the Primordial War, the God of Death's body has been divided into five parts."

Xia Nongyue was slightly surprised and soon understood everything. She, too, had heard about the story. What surprised her most was the fact that Hei Shou stayed by Yun Lintian's side.

Hei Shou, having subdued the Abyssal Spirits, turned its attention toward Yun Lintian, its gesture conveying a silent question. Yun Lintian, understanding its intent, nodded in response.

"Hei Shou, can you control these spirits?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity.

Hei Shou flexed its fingers, the Abyssal Spirits mimicking the movement, their ethereal forms swaying in unison. It then pointed a finger toward the depths of the Abyssal Rift, a silent command that resonated with the spirits.

The Abyssal Spirits, now under Hei Shou's complete control, turned and surged forward, their forms disappearing into the swirling chaos. They were on a mission, their ethereal senses scanning the vast expanse of the rift, searching for any trace of the Chaos Knights.

Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue watched as the spirits vanished into the darkness. It was hard to believe that the ferocious-looking spirits from earlier were now obedient like loyal soldiers.

As they waited for the spirits to return, Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue continued their journey.

Hours passed in the blink of an eye. At this moment, Hei Shou suddenly tapped Yun Lintian's shoulder and pointed toward the eastern direction.

Yun Lintian followed its finger and soon sensed a terrifying presence approaching him at high speed.

He reached out to stop Xia Nongyue. "Stay back."

A moment later, a man in black appeared in their sights. Similar to Ju Liang, this person radiated a terrifying and chaotic aura. It was as if he blended into the Abyssal Rift.

The man stopped a few kilometers away from Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue. His cold gaze sized up the two of them for a moment, and he asked, "Are you the one who killed Ju Liang and Sun Qi?"

"It's me." Yun Lintian admitted it directly, as there was nothing to hide.

"Do you know your crime?" the man asked coldly. His aura began to envelop Yun Lintian and Xia Nongyue.

"Crime? What crime?" Yun Lintian replied calmly. "He wanted to kill me but failed. It should be his crime for being weak."

The man stared at Yun Lintian for a while and said, "My name is Ye Hua, the ninth Chaos Knight. State your name. I don't kill nameless people."

"Ninth Chaos Knight?" Yun Lintian was slightly surprised. "Yun Lintian."

The man, Ye Hua, took out a long black sword and pointed it at Yun Lintian. "Come. If you can survive ten moves, I will let you go."

"Is every Chaos Knight as self-righteous as you?" Yun Lintian asked with amusement. The Heaven Piercing Sword appeared in his hand, letting out a low hum.

The atmosphere tensed up as a battle was about to begin.

"Wait a moment."

Suddenly, a male voice resounded from the distance. Accompanied by the Abyssal Spirits, another Chaos Knight slowly flew over.

Ye Hua frowned slightly as he saw the man. "What are you doing here, Dian Lun?"

The newcomer was the eighth Chaos Knight, Dian Lun, who was supposed to be on a mission.

Dian Lun smiled and turned to Yun Lintian. He cupped his fists and said, "My name is Dian Lun, the eighth Chaos Knight. I am here under my lord's instruction. My lord has extended an invitation to you to visit the Gate of Abyss."

Yun Lintian raised his brow slightly as he asked, "Your lord? The Lord of Chaos?"

"Yes," Dian Lun replied. "You can choose to accept it. I have no intention of forcing you."

Ye Hua frowned deeply and put the sword away. His aura immediately disappeared. Since it was the Lord of Chaos's order, he naturally obeyed.

Yun Lintian exchanged surprised glances with Xia Nongyue. He looked at Dian Lun and asked, "What is his purpose?"

"Come with me, and you will know," Dian Lun replied with a smile.