Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

Lin Yun had also noticed the look of horror on Gu Xiande's face. In that instant, he had used the Ghostly Void Steps. Countless real battles had honed his use of the technique to an incredible degree. An ordinary person could never have accomplished it.

But he had.

After evading the attack with extreme speed, he didn't hesitate. With a backhand, he slashed out with his sword.

Gu Xiande had originally intended to ambush him from his flank, but who would have known that Lin Yun would not only react in time but also prepare a counter-attack in advance? As the sword came out, the Great River Sword Style surged forth.

Even a man like Gu Xiande couldn't help but feel his expression change. However, having witnessed the power of the Great River Sword Style before, he didn't panic at the critical moment. He brought his sword up in a horizontal block and his body floated lightly backward.

Hmph, you brat. Your attack is ferocious, but as long as I'm prepared, there's no way you can wound me with it, Gu Xiande thought to himself.

Suddenly, a chill ran down his spine. He saw that after the Great River Sword Style, Lin Yun had seamlessly transitioned into another move. The variation was incredibly fast. The Seven Kills Sword Style followed without a single gap. Before Gu Xiande could react, his body felt as if it had sunk into a pool of mud.

Lin Yun then executed his Ghostly Void Steps again. He vanished like a phantom.

By the time Gu Xiande came to his senses, Lin Yun was already right in front of him. A sword strike, face to face.

So fast!

The attack was vicious, but its speed was even more appalling. Even Gu Xiande, who had been mentally prepared, couldn't help but swallow hard. He raised his treasured sword.

CLANG!

Sparks flew. The moment the two swords collided, a terrifying energy exploded outwards. Two elders behind them, who had been about to attack Lin Yun, were sent flying by the fearsome force before they could even get close. Blood sprayed through the air.

On the entire battlefield, only Lin Yun was left standing tall. Gu Xiande, at this moment, was bent over, clearly having taken a heavy blow from that last exchange.

The Chongqing Bird flapped its wings, sending an elder flying before raising its head in triumph. "That's it, boy! That's the kind of guts a disciple of our Beast Taming Sect should have! What's there to be afraid of? If they won't submit, then beat them into submission!"

Lin Yun shot it a sideways glance, thinking, That's not what you were telling me earlier. It was only because it saw that the tide had turned that the Chongqing Bird was finally feeling relieved.

After the battle in the Spirit Realm, Gu Xiande's injuries had been so severe that he still hadn't fully recovered. He didn't know if Lin Yun was aware of his weakness or not, but that last strike had landed precisely on his old wound. At this moment, the qi and blood in his body were surging, and his gaze towards Lin Yun began to flicker unsteadily.

That damned boy… was it just good luck… or something else? Looking at Lin Yun, Gu Xiande was completely baffled. How did Lin Yun know where he was injured?

"Sect Master Gu, weren't you just clamoring to kill me?" Lin Yun taunted, then threw his head back and laughed. "What's this? Is this the only way you know how? Using such despicable, underhanded methods?"

Gu Xiande's face was hideous, his fingernails digging into his palms. "Lin Yun, don't you celebrate too early. You really think you have victory in your grasp today?"

Even now, Gu Xiande was unwilling to admit defeat. It was understandable. He was, after all, the great Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect. To be suppressed to this extent by Lin Yun was a massive loss of face. But at this moment, he truly had no other options. Even if he wanted to deal with Lin Yun with all his heart, faced with such a powerful opponent, even Gu Xiande could only struggle.

The other elders nearby didn't dare to rashly step forward now, even if they wanted to help. When these two fought, they paid no heed to who was nearby. The impact from their last clash was proof enough. And even if Gu Xiande were to somehow turn the tables, he still had to be wary of such a powerful Lin Yun.

"Whether I have victory in my grasp is not important. What's important is that you, Sect Master Gu, are not as difficult to deal with as I imagined," Lin Yun said. "I had thought the Flowing Cloud Sect was full of incredible experts. But now it seems you're just a bunch of straw bags, only good for bullying those who won't fight back."

These words made Gu Xiande's face even uglier. He knew that the Flowing Cloud Sect hadn't been as strong as people thought for many years. But that didn't mean he could allow Lin Yun to say it out loud in front of so many people.

For Lin Yun to gain such an advantage the moment he clashed with Gu Xiande was truly beyond many people's expectations. The various sects that had previously not thought highly of Lin Yun were all changing their tunes. It was no wonder the Flowing Cloud Sect had directly activated their Mountain-Guarding Grand Array this time. The duel with Lin Yun alone was this difficult. If the Beast Taming Sect were to get involved as well, one could only imagine what the situation would become.

"It seems this Flowing Cloud Sect isn't as powerful as we thought. There was no need to be so cautious," Zhen Pingqing said with a triumphant air. For years, they had been subservient to the Flowing Cloud Sect. But now, seeing that their strength was not so great after all, a sense of contempt naturally rose in their hearts.

The Flowing Cloud Sect's abilities were indeed not simple, but today's battle had shown them that the sect was now at the end of its rope. They were having this much trouble with an opponent like Lin Yun. If the Beast Taming Sect were to join the fray, they probably wouldn't last very long at all.

"It's truly curious. Things have already reached this point, yet the Beast Taming Sect still isn't planning to make a move?"

Tang Miaoling paid no mind to Zhen Pingqing's muttering. She, too, was now very curious. When would the Beast Taming Sect enter the stage? If before they had been worried about causing trouble by fighting the Flowing Cloud Sect, now, after witnessing their current predicament, they should understand that this was the best opportunity to deal with them. It was also the best chance to firmly establish the Beast Taming Sect's own strength.

"We don't know what those people from the Beast Taming Sect are thinking, but I believe that with a talent like Lin Yun's, that one will absolutely not stand by and watch him die at the hands of the Flowing Cloud Sect." Tang Miaoling's gaze was fixed intently on Lin Yun in the distance.

Although Lin Yun's performance in this battle had truly exceeded everyone's expectations, they couldn't forget that Gu Xiande himself was an old fox. Whether his actions this time concealed some other motive was still unknown. In any case, as long as he was in the Flowing Cloud Sect, Lin Yun's situation was still very dangerous.

Elsewhere, Lin Yun and Gu Xiande were once again locked in a fierce struggle. This time, however, Gu Xiande seemed to have adapted to Lin Yun's rhythm. But even so, Lin Yun's bizarre movement technique was still difficult for him to handle.

It seemed the two were evenly matched. But just then, a sudden, unexpected change occurred.

A streak of black light flashed across the battlefield.

In the next moment, Lin Yun's entire body was sent flying, and he landed hard, coughing up a mouthful of blood.