A Dream Within a Dream (Part 5)
Fifth generation:
Beside the sword training ground of the Dragon Valley Sect.
Wang Sujun and the other three glared maliciously at Lin Shi. They uttered the most venomous and provocative words, while Xu Minghao, who had been dead for twenty years, had transformed into a boy puppet standing beside them, attempting to attack Lin Shi. The boy puppet's eyes were dark and lifeless. His face was expressionless. The once vibrant boy who had looked at Lin Shi with bright, tender eyes was now like a machine, wielding a sword and attacking Lin Shi's vitals directly.
Lin Shi's rage instantly transformed into a rainbow of sword energy, soaring into the sky. She used her spiritual power to create long strips of silk, binding the boy puppet's entire body except for its head, trapping it like a dumpling. Simultaneously, her sword energy manifested as countless small swords, dancing in the air and instantly riddling Wang Sujun and the other three with holes. Then, golden-red flames erupted from their bodies, burning them to ashes. Finally, before anyone could react, Lin Shi's Demon-Slaying Sword annihilated the gray souls of Wang Sujun and the other three with a single strike, leaving them no chance of survival.
In an instant, the sect leader, elders, and disciples of the Dragon Valley Sect swarmed out, completely surrounding Lin Shi. This time, Lin Shi had no chance to explain, nor did she have the help of her sect. The elder cultivators of the Seven Peaks Sect expelled Lin Shi from their sect on the spot. Before the Dragon Valley Sect could capture her and subject her to extreme torture, destroy her golden core and appearance, Lin Shi used a forbidden technique and managed to escape from the Dragon Valley Sect.
Even after being expelled from her sect and facing a full-scale manhunt by the Dragon Valley Sect, Lin Shi did not give up her pursuit of cultivation. She wandered alone in the wilderness, day after day, honing her spells and cultivation. However, the cultivators of the Dragon Valley Sect refused to let her live. They believed that even if Lin Shi faced humiliation from many, she could not directly kill four of the Dragon Valley Sect's nominal disciples. Therefore, they sent wave after wave of disciples to hunt her down.
The Dragon Valley Sect cultivators who were hunting Lin Shi were all exceptionally powerful. They unleashed a variety of fierce spells and powerful magical artifacts, determined to kill Lin Shi. Although Lin Shi fought back valiantly, she was outnumbered, and each clash left her severely injured. She fled desperately through the mountains and forests, relentlessly pursued by her enemies. Her clothes were stained crimson with blood, and her breath grew weaker and weaker.
Finally, in a remote valley, Lin Shi was surrounded by the enemy. A tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air. She knew that this time, escape was unlikely. Facing the enemy's relentless advance, Lin Shi showed no fear or hesitation. She straightened her back, her eyes revealing determination and unyielding spirit. She summoned the last vestige of her spiritual power, preparing for a final stand.
The battle erupted instantly, a clash of swords and a flurry of spells. Lin Shi fought with all her might, unleashing every magical skill she had learned, but ultimately she was no match for the combined attack of numerous enemies. Deadly blows rained down on her, leaving her swaying precariously. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, staining the ground beneath her feet.
Lin Shi planted the Demon-Slaying Sword in the ground for support. Although her body swayed precariously, she lingered, unwilling to fall. Deep down, she didn't want to die a gruesome or cowardly death.
Gradually, her consciousness began to blur, and the world before her eyes darkened. In her final moments, she looked at her sect members who stood by indifferently, at the Dragon Valley Sect cultivators who besieged her, yet her eyes remained resolute and unyielding. Her heart was filled with resentment and regret. She was unwilling to let her path of cultivation end so abruptly, unwilling to let her fate be so easily manipulated.
But her desperate struggle was futile. With her last ounce of strength exhausted, Lin Shi slowly collapsed, falling into a pool of blood. Her eyes were wide open, thus ending her tragic and isolated life. Finally, her body transformed into pure spiritual energy, gradually dissipating into the desolate valley, leaving only silence and desolation. ...
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