75: Yin and Yang Twins
A strange valley, half bathed in sunlight, half in cold moonlight.
Yang Yan and Moon Radiance stood side by side, the Taiyin and Taiyang Divine Power flowing naturally between them, forming a perfect balance and cycle.
Opposite them were a pair of twin brother and sister who looked almost identical; the brother was shrouded in pure light, divine and majestic—Child of Light, while the sister was merged into deep darkness, mysterious and unfathomable—Daughter of Darkness.
They came from the Saint-level Force "Divine Court of Light and Darkness," both at the fourth level of the Heavenly Soul Realm, adept in joint light and dark techniques.
"Taiyin and Taiyang? It is somewhat similar to our Light and Darkness," the Child of Light said with a gentle voice, yet carrying a hint of condescension. "Unfortunately, Light is supreme, and Darkness is eternal. Your Yin and Yang are merely clumsy imitations."
The Daughter of Darkness did not speak, her eyes hidden in the darkness carrying a cold scrutiny.
Yang Yan smiled upon hearing this: "Whether it's an imitation, we'll only know after fighting! Sister, let's go!"
Moon Radiance nodded gently.
"Divine Verdict!"
"Eternal Night Sinking!"
The Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness struck simultaneously!
A blazing Holy Light that purifies all things and contains the will of judgment, along with an absolute darkness that devours everything and leads people to fall, rushed towards Yang Yan and Moon Radiance like two evil dragons intertwined!
The interplay of light and darkness was not a simple addition of power; it produced a qualitative change, as if it could tear apart all opposition and reshape order!
"True Sun Fire, Burn!"
"Taiyin Divine Radiance, Freeze!"
Yang Yan and Moon Radiance moved instantly as well!
Pure white True Sun Fire erupted from Yang Yan's body, transforming into a roaring Dragon!
Moon Radiance channeled the deep, dark blue Taiyin Divine Radiance, condensing it into a cold Ice Phoenix!
The Dragon and the Ice Phoenix did not fight individually; instead, as they flew out, the Taiyin and Taiyang Divine Power collided and merged violently, evolving a small, greyish region of Chaos between them!
Though small in scope, it emitted a terrifying aura that made even the Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness change color—that was the prototype of the power of all things returning to silence, and also the creation of the world!
Boom!!!
The destructive torrent formed by the blazing Holy Light and absolute darkness slammed into that small region of Chaos!
The Holy Light was devoured and decomposed by the Chaos, while the darkness was assimilated and absorbed by the Chaos!
The terrifying power of their combined light and dark attack was like a clay ox entering the sea, completely contained and digested by that small region of Chaos!
"Impossible! How could our combined Light and Darkness be..." The composure on the Child of Light's face vanished, replaced by shock.
"Chaos... they can actually channel the power of Chaos?!" The Daughter of Darkness's voice also carried a trace of trembling.
Yang Yan and Moon Radiance looked at each other; the siblings were of one mind, simultaneously pushing their Divine Power to the limit!
"Yin and Yang in Chaos, Chaos opens the world!"
The small region of Chaos expanded violently, instantly enveloping the Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness!
Inside the Chaos, the Child of Light felt his own Divine Power of Light rapidly fading, being assimilated by the Chaos!
The Daughter of Darkness felt her own Origin of Darkness shaking violently, as if it were about to return to nothingness!
They tried to execute their combined light and dark attack again, only to find that in this region of Chaos, the boundaries between light and darkness had become blurred, making it difficult to concentrate their power!
"Brother! Use that move!" Moon Radiance said softly.
Yang Yan nodded, and they changed their hand seals again!
Inside the Chaos region, the Yin and Yang Qi spun crazily, transforming into a huge vortex of Chaos!
An irresistible force of tearing and annihilation acted upon the Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness!
"No—!"
The two let out terrified screams, struggling desperately, but their Light and Dark Divine Power seemed so pale and weak before the Chaos!
Their protective Divine Power dimmed rapidly, and cracks began to appear on their bodies, as if they were about to be completely crushed and turned into the most primordial energy by this vortex of Chaos in the next second!
Just as they were about to be unable to hold on, Yang Yan and Moon Radiance stopped simultaneously.
The vortex of Chaos slowly dissipated; the Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness collapsed to the ground, clothes tattered, their presence weak, their eyes filled with lingering fear and disbelief.
They knew that if the opponents hadn't stopped just now, they would have been utterly destroyed in body and soul.
Yang Yan looked at them and said loudly: "Light and Darkness are not opposites; they can also coexist. Yin and Yang are the same. Our paths are different."
The Child of Light and the Daughter of Darkness were silent for a long time; finally, the Child of Light gave them a complex look, helped his sister up, and left without a word.
...
The news that the Seven Saint Sons had defeated the successors of a Saint-level Force quickly spread across the Nine Provinces.
Those Saint-level Forces that had been passed down for ten thousand years or even longer, and had long taken their transcendent status for granted, felt for the first time the true challenge and threat from a "newly promoted" Heaven-Grade Family.
This was no longer just a matter of victory or defeat for the younger generation; it concerned face, it concerned Luck, and it concerned the reshuffling of the future landscape!
If things continued to develop like this, this Lin Clan would at least be an Imperial Clan in the future!
North Star Sword Sect, main hall of Hanging Sword Mountain.
The atmosphere was as heavy as frozen black ice.
Sect Master Venerable Beixuan's face was as calm as water, and the Elders below also looked grim.
Bei Chenxing knelt in the hall, soul-broken, recounting the process of his defeat at the hands of Lin Hao.
"...His sword is not in the form, but in the Intent... Disciple... Disciple has failed the Sect's cultivation."
Bei Chenxing's voice was hoarse, carrying a heavy sense of frustration.
An Elder with a fiery temper suddenly slapped the armrest of his chair, and the armrest made of fine gold instantly turned into powder: "Bastard!"
"A brat from the Lin Clan who popped up from who knows where, actually dared to humiliate the face of our North Star Sword Sect! This matter absolutely cannot end here!"
Another more composed Elder frowned and said: "That Lin Hao was able to defeat Beichen at the fourth level of the Heavenly Soul Realm; his sword Dao talent is indeed terrifying."
"More importantly, that Lin Clan... besides these seven Saints, there is also that unfathomable Lin Ancestor behind them."
"It is rumored that several Peak Samsara Realm existences once intercepted him at the Guixu Sea, but were easily repelled by him..."
Once these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.
Even Peak Samsara Realm existences were easily repelled?
It is likely no longer an ordinary Samsara Realm.
Sect Master Venerable Beixuan spoke slowly, his voice carrying a metallic coldness: "The Lin Clan is no longer a minor irritation."
"Their momentum has already formed. If left to develop, they may become a serious threat."
"Pass down the order to pause all covert suppression of the Lin Clan and switch to close monitoring."
"At the same time, open the Myriad Sword Tomb, and select Core Disciples to enter and receive the baptism of ancient Sword Intent!"
"The majesty of our North Star Sword Sect cannot be provoked!"
"The face of the younger generation must be recovered by the younger generation!"