Chapter 265: Lin Xiao's Battle Against Heaven
Lin Xiao stood alone on the top of the towering, misty mountain. The wind was howling like a raging dragon, blowing her hair wildly. Her beautiful but resolute face was tense, her eyes were burning with unyielding flames, and she tightly grasped the sword in her hand that flashed with cold light, as if it was the only support for her life.
The gorgeous purple robe she was wearing fluttered in the wind, and her sleeves fluttered, like a goddess from heaven descending to earth. However, at this moment, she did not have the slightest gentleness of a fairy, but only endless determination and bravery.
"In this battle, even if I, Lin Xiao, risk my life, I will never retreat!" Lin Xiao roared to the sky. The resolute voice echoed in the valley, and even the surrounding clouds seemed to tremble.
At this moment in the sky, dark clouds were like surging black waves, piling up layer upon layer, and thunder was like the roar of a giant beast, rolling in, as if the whole world was trembling with fear for the shocking battle that was about to break out.
Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared in front of Lin Xiao like a ghost, bringing with it a chilling aura. It was her nemesis, the Netherworld Ghost King.
The Netherworld Ghost King was wearing a black battle armor with strange runes flashing on it, as if telling of endless evil. His hideous face was like a demon crawling out from the depths of hell, his eyes flashing blood-red light, like the burning fire of hell, as if to burn Lin Xiao's soul to ashes.
"Lin Xiao, today is the day you will die!" The Ghost King of the Netherworld let out a sinister and terrifying roar. The sound seemed to be able to penetrate the human soul, making people shudder.
Lin Xiao snorted coldly, her pretty face full of disdain: "Humph, how shameless! It's not certain who will die!"
After saying that, Lin Xiao rushed out like lightning, and the sword in his hand crossed the void, bringing up a dazzling light as bright as the galaxy, and went straight to the Ghost King of the Netherworld with the force of thunder.
The Ghost King of the Netherworld dodged to the side, his movements as light as a ghost. At the same time, he waved his hand back and an extremely powerful dark force surged out like a huge black wave, rolling towards Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao tapped the ground with her toes, her body as light as a dancing butterfly, and instantly leaped into the air, cleverly avoiding the fatal blow.
"Is this all you have? It's just a trifle!" Lin Xiao's face was full of sarcasm, his eyes full of contempt.
The two of them immediately engaged in a thrilling and fierce confrontation. For a moment, sword energy crisscrossed, light shone in the sky, and the dark power roared violently. The surrounding rocks and trees were turned into dust under the impact of this powerful force.
"Look at my ultimate move - Purple Flame Sword Dance!" Lin Xiao shouted, her voice as deafening as the sound of a huge bell. The sword in her hand instantly burst into a fiery purple flame, which burned fiercely, forming a gorgeous, beautiful, yet deadly sword curtain, which enveloped the Netherworld Ghost King with overwhelming force.
The Ghost King of the Netherworld's face changed slightly. He quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered something. He instantly summoned a huge and solid black shield, trying to block Lin Xiao's powerful attack.
"Bang!" There was a loud noise, as if the sky was falling and the earth was splitting apart. The huge impact force made the two of them fly back dozens of steps.
Lin Xiao steadied her body, breathing heavily, with beads of sweat on her forehead, but her eyes remained as firm as iron, without any intention of retreating.
The Netherworld Ghost King was also panting, but a ferocious smile appeared on his face: "Lin Xiao, is this all you can do? It seems that you are destined to die in my hands today!"
"Stop talking nonsense! Come again if you dare!" Lin Xiao's eyes widened with anger, and he rushed forward with his sword in hand again.
Just as the two were fighting fiercely and the sky was dark, a strange and mysterious sound suddenly came from the sky, like an ancient call or a whisper from the universe.
Lin Xiao was startled and looked up subconsciously, only to see a mysterious light falling from the sky like a meteor, so fast that it was hard to catch up.
"What on earth is this thing?" Lin Xiao muttered to himself, his face full of confusion and vigilance.
The Ghost King of the Netherworld also widened his eyes with an expression of disbelief.
The light fell to the ground and turned into a mysterious old man. The old man was wearing a white robe with mysterious runes embroidered on it. The robe fluttered in the wind, making him look like an immortal. His face was kind but with an indescribable majesty. His eyes were as deep as the sea of stars, as if he could see through everything in the world.
The old man looked at Lin Xiao and the Netherworld Ghost King with sharp eyes, and slowly said: "This meaningless fight should end."
Lin Xiao looked at the old man warily, still holding the sword tightly in his hand: "Who are you? Why do you want to interfere in our fight?"
The old man smiled slightly, and his smile seemed to contain endless wisdom: "I am the guardian of this world, and I cannot bear to see the lives of the living beings destroyed."
The Netherworld Ghost King was furious: "Stop playing tricks here! It's not your turn to intervene in my affairs!"
The old man shook his head with a trace of regret in his expression: "Ghost King of the Netherworld, you have done too many evil things. Lin Xiao, you are shouldering the sacred mission of saving the world."
Lin Xiao frowned, his heart full of doubts: "Save the world? What is going on?"
The old man nodded, his expression solemn: "Yes, a great disaster is about to befall this world. Only you, with your special power and courage, can stop this catastrophe."
Lin Xiao took a deep breath, his eyes became firm: "Okay, I am willing to take on this responsibility, even if it costs me everything!"
The Netherworld Ghost King roared unwillingly, "Don't even think about it! No one can stop me from killing her today!"
As he said that, he launched another frantic attack on Lin Xiao, his moves becoming even more ferocious and fierce.
The old man waved his sleeves lightly, and a gentle yet extremely powerful force instantly bound the Ghost King of the Netherworld, making him unable to move.
"Lin Xiao, go and complete your mission. The future of this world depends on you." The old man said, his voice full of expectation and encouragement.
Lin Xiao looked at the old man, nodded firmly, then turned and flew away. Her figure gradually went away in the strong wind, but she seemed so determined and fearless...