Chapter 2566: A Pawn (1)

Chapter 2566: A Pawn (1)



BOOM!!!

The explosion that followed was deafening, the shockwaves rippling through the battlefield and beyond. The ground was torn apart, and the air was filled with a chaotic mix of light and darkness. For a moment, it seemed as if the entire world had been consumed by the clash of these two overwhelming forces.

When the dust settled, Xi Baihe stood amidst the ruins, her figure battered and bloodied. Her silver hair was disheveled, and her once-radiant aura had dimmed significantly. She coughed, a trickle of blood escaping her lips, but her eyes still burned with defiance.

Yun Lintian stepped forward, his expression calm but resolute. "It's over, Xi Baihe. You've lost."

Xi Baihe's lips curled into a bitter smile. "Lost? No, Yun Lintian. This is far from over. The Lord of Chaos will-"

Before she could finish her sentence, a sudden, overwhelming presence descended upon the battlefield. The air grew heavy, and the ground trembled as if the very earth was bowing to this new arrival. Yun Lintian and Ye Yingxi instinctively turned their heads, their senses on high alert.

A figure emerged from the shadows, his presence commanding and his aura suffocating. He was tall, with sharp features and eyes that seemed to pierce through the soul. His long black hair flowed like a river of darkness, and his robes were adorned with intricate patterns that seemed to shift and change with every movement.

Yun Lintian's grip tightened on the Heaven Piercing Sword as he observed the newcomer. The man's aura was unlike anything he had ever felt-an overwhelming pressure that seemed to crush the very air around him. It was as if the heavens themselves were bowing to his

presence.

Yun Lintian's instincts screamed at him to be cautious. This man was dangerous, far more dangerous than Xi Baihe had ever been.

Xi Baihe, still struggling to stand amidst the ruins, turned her head slightly to glance at the newcomer. Her eyes widened in confusion and shock. She had never seen this man before, and yet, his presence felt strangely familiar, as if he carried the weight of an ancient, divine power.

Fan Shen's gaze swept over Yun Lintian, as if appraising him. "You've done well to reach this point," he said, his tone almost conversational. "Defeating Xi Baihe is no small feat, even if she was weakened. But tell me, Yun Lintian, do you truly believe you can change the fate of this realm?"

Yun Lintian's expression hardened. "I don't know about changing fate," he said, his voice firm. "But I will do whatever it takes to protect those I care about."

Fan Shen chuckled, a low, almost mocking sound. "A noble sentiment. But sentimentality has no place in the grand scheme of things. The Lord of Chaos is coming, Yun Lintian. And when he arrives, even your combined strength will be nothing more than a fleeting spark in the face

of his power."

Yun Lintian furrowed his brow hard. He initially thought that the Lord of Chaos and Fan Shen could be the same person, but it didn't seem to be the case now.

Moreover, from Fan Shen's words and demeanor, it was clear that he didn't belong to the Lord of Chaos' faction as well.

"What is your intention exactly?" Yun Lintian asked.

"My intention?" Fan Shen's expression remained calm, almost indifferent. "Of course, to be a

new Creator."

Yun Lintian's expression turned solemn as he tightened his grip on the sword.

Fan Shen's smile returned, but it was colder this time. "As for you, you are nothing but a pawn in this game. Do you understand? A pawn can only be manipulated by the players."

He paused for a moment and said with a smile, "How about becoming my pawn?"