Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

"You clearly had better options, yet you chose this muddled path. I really don't know what goes on in that head of yours."

Seeing the smile on Lin Yun's face, Ouyang Chun was completely baffled. He gripped his sword with one hand and pressed forward, step by step.

I have to be faster. What if he uses that move again… what will I do?

"You brat, you've ruined the Flowing Cloud Sect's plans time and time again," Ouyang Chun growled. "And now you've followed me here. Regardless of your purpose, you will not leave here alive today."

Lin Yun didn't rush to answer him. He was earnestly thinking of a way to break the deadlock. Since his fate was already set, then this battle was where he could change the outcome. He would not lose to Ouyang Chun.

"You seem quite confident," Ouyang Chun noted.

Lin Yun slowly raised his head. Even though he was severely injured, there was no sign of listlessness in his eyes. He could even muster a sarcastic retort. This demeanor clearly annoyed Ouyang Chun. The boy was already a spent force, yet he was still putting on a brave front.

"Boy, it was truly not easy for you to reach this level of strength. But I advise you to give up now," Ouyang Chun said, his gaze serious.

But at that moment, Lin Yun only tightened his grip on his Coldflame Sword. He didn't want to lose. But the price of victory was too high.

Just then, the Chongqing Bird's voice sounded in his mind: "You brat. If you really can't do it, just summon this noble one. My strength is more than enough to deal with him."

This was Lin Yun's final, hidden trump card. After all, he still had Xiao Bai and the Chongqing Bird. Releasing either of them would be a decisive game-changer. How could Ouyang Chun, with his cultivation currently sealed, possibly handle them?

But Lin Yun shook his head, refusing.

"I've finally encountered a truly powerful sword cultivator. If I don't have a proper match with him, how can I achieve any new insight? What's more, this man is not without his flaws."

Lin Yun's voice was calm as he spoke. He had seen Ouyang Chun's weakness long ago.

His words rendered the Chongqing Bird speechless. "You've been beaten to a pulp, and you still want to act tough?" It even suspected the boy's brain might have been damaged.

To this, Lin Yun just sneered. "So what if I've been beaten to a pulp? Am I not still standing here?" He took a deep breath, his gaze locking onto Ouyang Chun with unwavering firmness.

"Ouyang Chun, you're terrified of me using the Azure Origin Sword Style, aren't you?"

At that moment, Lin Yun felt a sense of sudden enlightenment. The main issue was that Ouyang Chun's reputation had cast too dazzling a halo, making Lin Yun subconsciously inflate his opponent's strength. In reality, Ouyang Chun wasn't that invincible, especially after witnessing the Azure Origin Sword Style. After seeing it, he was like a changed man.

This sudden shift was something Ouyang Chun had never expected. A battle between masters was a battle of momentum. He had thought he had already crushed Lin Yun's fighting spirit, but he never imagined the boy would revive with full health.

"Still dreaming, boy," Ouyang Chun snorted, doing his utmost to conceal his unease. "I admit it. That idiot Gu Xiande made a mistake letting you leave the Flowing Cloud Sect. But if you think you are qualified to challenge me, you are gravely mistaken."

As he spoke, he slowly raised his sword. "Believe it or not, I can kill you with a single strike."

Indeed, it was just as Lin Yun had said. With both of their cultivation bases sealed, the duel now came down to their respective attainments in the Way of the Sword. Ouyang Chun was confident that he was stronger than Lin Yun. But Lin Yun himself had many things to rely on. He had witnessed the terrifying power of a true supreme sword master. Even now, that scene was still vivid in his memory.

Just then, Ouyang Chun saw Lin Yun remove the bracers from his wrists.

BOOM—

The entire ground shook violently as they hit the floor.

Now it was Ouyang Chun's turn to be shocked. He had thought Lin Yun was struggling to fight him just moments ago. He never would have guessed the boy was carrying such a massive weight.

How is that possible? Was he wearing those bracers this entire time?

Ouyang Chun's gaze fell upon the bracers. He could tell they were treasures with a single glance. They not only burdened Lin Yun and suppressed his Yuan Qi in daily training but also caused others to misjudge his true strength.

But now, with his restraints fully removed, Lin Yun's sharpness was completely revealed, like a treasured sword drawn from its scabbard. His piercing gaze fixed on Ouyang Chun.

"Since you are so afraid, then today, I will use the Azure Origin Sword Style to kill you. Please, bestow your teachings."

Those three simple words were uttered with absolute dominance. His killing intent domain expanded. His bright eyes were no longer empty or lost.

Ouyang Chun, on the other hand, was filled with hatred. By some twist of fate, he had inadvertently helped this boy's comprehension of the Sword Dao reach a higher level.

How could Ouyang Chun have known that Lin Yun had been watching his own panel the entire time? The changes in the battle, as well as the shifts in his own thoughts, were all key factors affecting the fight. Lin Yun's panel was constantly changing, finally allowing him to confirm that it wasn't that he couldn't defeat Ouyang Chun, but that he hadn't yet found his own proper path.

Once he had identified the problem, Lin Yun quickly got himself onto the right track. And that led to the series of events that followed.

Seeing Ouyang Chun's enraged face, Lin Yun actually smiled.

The two were in a cave, but the sharp auras emanating from their bodies could not be contained. Like two masters from the martial world, they drew their swords and charged at each other.

The Coldflame Sword chopped down again and again. One strike, then another. Without Yuan Qi, they used their physical bodies.

At the beginning, Ouyang Chun had been able to gain the upper hand because he was indeed very strong. But when Lin Yun found the path that belonged to him, everything changed.

Ouyang Chun cultivated the famous Solitary Sword Style. He would also frequently use it without Yuan Qi to temper his body. It was for this very reason that he dared to operate here even with his cultivation sealed. But he had truly never expected that Lin Yun, at such a young age, would know even more sword styles than he did. What was more terrifying was that all of these styles could be executed without the use of Yuan Qi.

Ouyang Chun knew many sword styles himself, but if asked whether he could achieve what Lin Yun was doing, he could only shake his head in denial. This kid was simply too incredible.

The more Ouyang Chun thought, the more nervous he became.

At that moment, Lin Yun glanced at his panel.

[Name]: Lin Yun

[Realm]: Sky-Soaring Realm - Stage 1

[Destiny Template]: Mediocre (White)

[Attributes]: Immaculate Sword Physique (Purple), Asura (Purple), Pure Sword Heart (Blue) [Fate]: During a fierce battle at the Flowing Cloud Sect, he is ultimately defeated by his opponent on the spot.

[Recent Turning Point]: In a bitter struggle with Ouyang Chun in the Sishui Heavenly Palace's secret chamber, he shocks Ouyang Chun by revealing his Azure Origin Sword Style, causing the latter to have the intention to retreat. He seizes this opportunity to grievously wound Ouyang Chun.

Just as I thought. Ouyang Chun appeared very steady, but in reality, he had not a shred of confidence in himself. This was one of the key reasons he could not defeat Lin Yun. After all, when their cultivation was equal, confidence was the most important thing.