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Zhao Tianming lost his fight against Ye Jinlin, but Lin Tian arrived shortly after. Lin Tian confronted Ye Jinlin, noticing both he and Zhao Tianming were absorbing an unknown aura. As the monster wave approached, Lin Tian initiated a fight with Ye Jinlin, using his demon god eyes and Muramasa's sword. Lin Tian employed an illusion technique, followed by a powerful hellfire attack that severely burned Ye Jinlin. Despite his injuries, Ye Jinlin entered a berserk state, forcing Lin Tian back and nearly landing a fatal blow before Lin Tian blocked him with darkness.
Stab!
Lin Tian was utterly convinced his sword had plunged into Ye Jinlin's heart, even feeling the resistance of flesh. Yet, to his astonishment, Ye Jinlin vanished before his eyes.
Slash!
Spinning instantly, Lin Tian brought up his defenses. He saw the trajectory of a sword strike aimed right at him. He perceived nothing but a faint wisp of dust clouding his vision.
Bang!
Ye Jinlin materialized directly in front of him. Fortunately, Lin Tian's punch connected with a shield-like darkness that materialized to protect him.
Lin Tian seized the moment, Ye Jinlin's hand now submerged within that dark barrier. Lin Tian prepared to sever Ye Jinlin's arm, but Ye Jinlin managed to withdraw it and evade.
Once more, Ye Jinlin didn't falter. He assumed a fighting stance, ready to assault Lin Tian again.
Bang!
Ye Jinlin struck the darkness once more. The protective layer felt incredibly resilient, absorbing the impact and nullifying its power.
"Enough!" Lin Tian bellowed, his aura surging, intensifying his power and forcing Ye Jinlin back several steps.
Lin Tian activated his Eyes of Truth, scrutinizing Ye Jinlin with renewed focus. A realization struck Lin Tian: the battle aura that should have dissipated was actually being absorbed by Ye Jinlin. This explained the man's perpetual strength and abundant energy.
Lin Tian's gaze turned icy as he prepared to employ the Eyes of the Demon God once more. A smirk then touched his lips; he now understood how to combat Ye Jinlin.
Ye Jinlin charged forward, poised to strike.
Bang!
The clash of their attacks unleashed a tremendously potent aura fluctuation. However, Ye Jinlin clearly held the advantage, while Lin Tian appeared to be struggling.
Swing!
Ye Jinlin swiftly sidestepped the incoming black spear.
Lin Tian pressed his assault relentlessly, now channeling demonic power, his demonic energy raging. Meanwhile, Ye Jinlin sensed a burgeoning power, his own strength escalating from the aura radiating off Lin Tian.
"You are courting death," Ye Jinlin stated with a grin. He had previously entered a berserk mode, activating his dual powers, which naturally amplified his strength with each passing second by absorbing battle aura. He acknowledged potential repercussions, possibly agonizing ones, after utilizing berserk mode. However, Lin Tian's unsolicited, abundant aura now only fueled his power further, making him stronger even without activating berserk mode.
"We shall see who meets their end," Lin Tian countered with a smirk.
Then, he vanished.
Catch!
Lin Tian reappeared behind Ye Jinlin, but his punch was, unfortunately, caught. "Your strikes are rather feeble," Ye Jinlin remarked dismissively.
"Is that so?" Lin Tian smirked.
Ye Jinlin's expression shifted as he detected something.
Boom!
A massive golden explosion erupted from Lin Tian's hand, sending Ye Jinlin hurtling backward. Smoke plumed, and the very walls of the cave bore cracks from Ye Jinlin's impact.
He slowly came to. Instead of injury, he felt invigorated, filled with power. A majestic golden aura emanated from his body, his own expression one of disbelief; his strength had indeed grown immensely.
"Hahahaha, Lin Tian, I must thank you for bestowing this power upon me. This is magnificent," Ye Jinlin declared with a wide grin.
The golden aura intensified, coalescing into golden armor that enveloped his body.
Ye Jinlin opened his mouth to speak but then noticed an energy fluctuation originating from Lin Tian's position. He saw a dark sphere, resembling an energy ball, hurtling towards him. Ye Jinlin merely smirked, standing his ground to receive the impact.
Boom!
The energy ball detonated with a thick demonic aura, every bit of which Ye Jinlin instantly absorbed. "Hahahaha, marvelous, I am brimming with power!" Ye Jinlin exclaimed with elation.
As he prepared to attack Lin Tian once more, he observed approximately ten energy balls streaking towards him. These projectiles displayed a spectrum of colors: some white and black, others a dark crimson.
Instead of evading, Ye Jinlin spread his arms wide, welcoming the barrage of energy balls. Boom!
Another colossal explosion occurred, this time significantly more potent than the last. As before, Ye Jinlin absorbed the entirety of the energy, his might growing even greater. The smoke dissipated, and Lin Tian approached Ye Jinlin.
"You know, I should thank you for attacking me with such peculiar energy," Ye Jinlin said with a grin as Lin Tian drew nearer.
"Ugh, are you a masochist? How disgusting," Lin Tian retorted with disdain.
"Hahaha, as always, your words are sharp. But it will all cease soon; you will perish by my hand," Ye Jinlin vowed with a smirk.
"Heh, you speak as if you've already won. You're merely hastening your own demise," Lin Tian replied sarcastically.
"Whatever you say, it's time to end your life." Ye Jinlin declared coldly, his overwhelming aura surging forth with immense power.
The oppressive aura crushed everyone present, causing the two women to faint. Even Lin Tian felt the formidable might emanating from Ye Jinlin.
Yet, he remained remarkably composed, allowing the man to believe he could end his life.
Ye Jinlin's aura intensified further as he prepared to strike at Lin Tian.
"Cough!" Ye Jinlin's expression twisted in shock, and he suddenly coughed up a significant amount of blood, his face draining of color.
This sudden ailment was not due to external factors, but rather a severe internal hemorrhage affecting his brain.
"Cough!" Ye Jinlin coughed again, this time expelling even more blood. Grimacing in agony, he collapsed to his knees, clutching his abdomen.
He felt a turbulent storm raging within his stomach, inflicting unbearable pain.
Blood began to pour from his mouth, nose, eyes, ears, and even his lower extremities.
Ye Jinlin's appearance had become utterly ghastly.
His imposing aura gradually weakened, dissolving into a darkening mist akin to black smoke.
"W-what did you do to me!" Ye Jinlin stammered, his voice trembling with fear.
"Didn't you even notice? What a fool you are," Lin Tian replied with a grin, his arms crossed nonchalantly.
