C23 You Fight with Us Alone!

Cai Xukun was the first to brave the infernal landscape that lay before him.

Upon spotting the familiar silhouette ahead, his anger surged. With venom in his voice, he declared, "One More Life, our paths cross once more. You took what was rightfully mine. Today, you die by my hand."

One More Life had stripped him of his dignity.

One More Life had rendered his efforts futile.

One More Life had plunged him into the bleakest moment of his existence.

He was determined to personally end this scoundrel's life!

Lin Bei paused, his gaze settling on Cai Xukun and his entourage as they barged in, his eyes narrowing instinctively.

He hadn't anticipated Cai Xukun's persistence, mirroring his past life's obstinacy, to pursue him to this end.

Lin Bei surveyed the crowd of over fifty, casually setting aside the Blade of God, and inquired with a cool detachment, "So, you've come to mob me, have you?"

Cai Xukun, seething with rage, retorted, "It's all of us against you alone!"

Lin Bei offered a wry smile, his tone laced with significance, "Save your boasts. Remember how you perished in your past life."

Cai Xukun's response was icy, "This is no boast. You will fall today. Everyone, attack now!"

The Dragon Whistle members drew their weapons in unison.

They unleashed their skills and charged at Lin Bei together.

Warriors led the charge, while Mages and Assassins launched their skills at Lin Bei. Some even invoked summoning skills to overwhelm him.

Every player threw themselves into the assault on Lin Bei.

To leave nothing to chance, they aimed to deny Lin Bei any opportunity for retaliation.

But as their skills nearly reached their target, Lin Bei executed a nimble Z-shaped Step, retreating behind Yao Yan.

The next moment, the charging Warrior collided with Yao Yan.

The Mage's spells also converged on Yao Yan.

Even the Assassin failed to land a stealthy strike on Lin Bei.

The collective onslaught of the Dragon Whistle Guild came to naught as Lin Bei evaded with the Z-shaped Step!

Amidst the collective astonishment, Yao Yan, who had been quietly gathering his strength, suddenly opened his eyes.

With a thunderous cry, he proclaimed, "Witness the true essence of the Profound Meaning of Fire."

As Yao Yan's shield shattered, a Berserk State aura exploded outward, and a myriad of fire swords rained down from the heavens.

Upon witnessing the unfolding chaos, every member of the Dragon Whistle Guild was struck with fear.

Within the ranks, Dragon Whistle over Wind and Cloud, the guild's former top battle commander, bellowed, "Retreat! We're under a Full-range Attack!"

His warning was cut short as Yao Yan's onslaught surged toward them.

The roar of Dragon Whistle over Wind and Cloud was swallowed by the blast of air.

Swords fell and exploded, engulfing the area in a fiery inferno.

The HP of all Dragon Whistle Guild members plummeted alarmingly.

None had anticipated that their attempt to slay Lin Bei would not only fail but also ensnare them in peril.

They were baffled by Yao Yan's sudden betrayal.

The damage inflicted by Yao Yan was devastatingly high!

Yet, they were fated never to uncover the truth, meeting their end with defiance.

The area slowly reverted to its original fiery hellscape, leaving only Yao Yan and Lin Bei standing amidst the carnage.

Indeed, Lin Bei had survived!

He had evaded Yao Yan's frenzied assault!

The Dragon Girl had activated the self-sacrifice effect of the Holy Dragon Body, shielding Lin Bei from the lethal strike and restoring his HP to full.

Regrettably, this act triggered a special cooldown, sidelining the Dragon Girl for 12 hours.

For Lin Bei, losing the buff to all attributes was a small price to pay for survival.

This was especially true after having dispatched Cai Xukun and his crew.

"I need to find a way to move faster," Lin Bei mused. "Otherwise, knowing Cai Xukun, he's bound to catch up again."

"And then, there'll be no one to shield me from the blows," he reflected.

With his mind racing, Lin Bei suddenly lunged forward to confront Yao Yan.

He seized Yao Yan's posterior and thrust the Blade of God forward.

Deprived of the Golden Dragon Girl's attribute boost, Lin Bei's strikes were significantly weakened.

Crucially, Yao Yan still retained 46% of his HP.

Defeating Yao Yan was going to be a formidable challenge.

Lin Bei gritted his teeth. After landing three successive critical hits on Yao Yan's vulnerabilities, he swiftly dodged the counterattack.

Then, Lin Bei called forth the Charm Rabbit!

As the Charm Rabbit materialized, its eyes swirled into crimson vortexes, with a pink aura flickering across its gaze!

"Your summon, the Charm Rabbit, has successfully executed Charm Rabbit's Disdain. It has effectively taunted Yao Yan with a forceful taunt. Yao Yan will now focus its attacks solely on Charm Rabbit for the next 10 seconds!" announced the system's voice.

Without hesitation, the Charm Rabbit drew Yao Yan's attention away, attempting to evade the onslaught with its Teleportation ability.

But the Charm Rabbit's Teleportation was anticipated, rendering it ineffective!

Yao Yan outmaneuvered the evasion and relentlessly continued its assault!

A trio of rapid strikes from Yao Yan halved the Charm Rabbit's HP!

This was a direct result of Lin Bei's lowered defenses, which in turn diminished the Charm Rabbit's resilience!

"Keep him on your tail. Avoid taking him head-on!" Lin Bei commanded the Charm Rabbit.

Though taxing, this strategy ensured the Charm Rabbit wouldn't perish swiftly, maintaining Lin Bei's upper hand.

The Charm Rabbit had to fend off not just Yao Yan's blows but also endure 1% fire damage!

A direct confrontation with Yao Yan would have spelled certain defeat for the Charm Rabbit within ten seconds!

What unfolded in the arena was a bizarre spectacle:

A stunning Bunny Girl enticing a middle-aged man in a wild chase!

Trailing the man was a youth, brandishing a long blade, relentlessly aiming stabs at the man's lower regions!

Words fell short of capturing the absurdity of the scene!

This surreal tableau lasted a full ten seconds!

Once the ten seconds elapsed, the Charm Rabbit's HP was depleted. Lin Bei quickly downed a Blood-recovery Medicine, dodging the boss's strikes with frantic agility.

He resumed his pattern of stealthy strikes and evasive maneuvers.

Aware that a direct confrontation was not an option, Lin Bei proceeded with caution.

Slowly but surely, the boss's HP dwindled.

Yao Yan's HP dropped to a mere 10%—the struggle was real!

Thankfully, the cooldown for Charm Rabbit Summoning was brief; in just over ten seconds, Lin Bei could call upon the Charm Rabbit once more.

Before long, Yao Yan's HP was nearly spent.

Lin Bei, sensing victory, allowed himself a quiet sigh of relief.

With that, Lin Bei and the Charm Rabbit swiftly retreated to safety.

At that moment, Yao Yan's presence surged once more.

"Excellent, your determination and skill have impressed me! If you can withstand my next technique, I might just entrust you with my life's teachings. That way, the legacy of the Fire God won't be lost, and I'll honor my master's instruction! Even if I were to die immediately afterward, I'd have no regrets," Yao Yan declared.

With a heavy sigh, Yao Yan unleashed an infinite blaze from his being.

Seconds later, the flames around him morphed into a fiery inferno, swirling into a tornado!

The fiery twister drew in the fire elements from its surroundings, creating a scorching, violent storm!

The storm spread, and a choking sensation filled the air.

"Yao Yan has unleashed his ultimate skill, Beacons Dancing, indiscriminately bombarding a 350° radius around him. Any player caught in the blast will be instantly annihilated!"

"System Alert: This skill will persist for 10 seconds. All players, brace yourselves for the onslaught!"

As the alert echoed, a sharp glint flashed in Lin Bei's eyes.

Such a move was typically deemed illogical, as the safe zone spanned a mere 10 degrees and its position was randomized. With each attack, the safe zone would reset, making the odds of player survival exceedingly slim.

But Lin Bei was an exception; his evasion skills were unparalleled.

Players well-versed in the Eon Realms' mechanics recognized this attack as a test of reflexes.

Usually, the safe zone lay within a 10-degree arc to the left of the BOSS's initial attack point.

Lin Bei was already brimming with confidence to counter this skill.

He stepped forward, closing the distance to Yao Yan.

As Yao Yan's right hand brought his sword down in a sweeping motion towards him, Lin Bei executed a lightning-fast Z-shaped Step, darting past Yao Yan's side. He then positioned himself in the calculated safe zone, waiting.

Yao Yan's flames consumed the arena like a tempest, yet they curiously spared Lin Bei's spot.

Lin Bei had triumphed!

But this was merely the start.

Yao Yan, undeterred, set his sights on Lin Bei once more, unleashing another round of Beacons Dancing.

Lin Bei kept dodging, and Yao Yan kept up the assault.

After Yao Yan unleashed the fifth Beacons Dancing, a full ten seconds had ticked by!

In the very next moment, Yao Yan ceased his assault, and the surrounding flames were snuffed out in an instant!

The ninth floor, once a veritable lava hell, now reverted to a scene reminiscent of the previous eight levels!

Yet, the air was still tinged with the scent of battle.

Yao Yan stood at the center of the arena, his gaze fixed on Lin Bei, his face etched with complexity.

Lin Bei let out a breath and met Yao Yan's eyes.

Despite his weariness, Yao Yan managed a smile as he offered his congratulations to Lin Bei. "Congratulations, you're on the brink of inheriting my entire legacy. Carrying the will of the Fire God, you're destined for greater heights!"

But Lin Bei, clutching the Blade of God, responded with a dark countenance, "I can forsake the legacy and all that comes with it!"

"Just tell me about Lin Mengyun!" Lin Bei demanded.