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The shadow lurked in the darkness, like a ghost, with cold and sharp eyes that seemed capable of piercing through the hearts of men. He quietly observed Xuan Yang, much like a patient hunter waiting for his prey to reveal a flaw.
Xuan Yang's repeated failures appeared to him as a clumsy performance, laughable and absurd. The corners of the shadow's mouth involuntarily curled upward, revealing a hint of disdainful mockery, a smile as chilling as winter frost—cruel and merciless.
"Is that all you've got?" The shadow's voice was low and hoarse, echoing in the empty space like whispers from hell, laced with a tinge of sarcasm, cutting through the silence like a sharp knife.
Startled by the sudden voice, Xuan Yang jerked his head up, his body tensing like a frightened cheetah. He quickly scanned his surroundings, eyes sweeping through the darkness in search of the source of the voice, but found nothing, which only deepened his inexplicable unease.
"Who? Who's speaking?" Xuan Yang asked warily, his voice trembling in the vast emptiness. A sense of dread rose within him; he felt the air around him grow heavy, as if something unseen was watching him. This sensation made him feel exposed and uncomfortable.
The shadow slowly emerged from the darkness, his figure ghostly and elusive, difficult to grasp. With each step he took, the surrounding shadows seemed to dance in unison, as if providing an accompaniment for his entrance.
"It is I." The shadow's voice rang out again. This time, Xuan Yang finally saw the speaker clearly; his pupils constricted in shock as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.
The shadow was the most mysterious presence in the village and also the most powerful Ability user. How could he be standing right in front of him? What was happening? A multitude of questions flashed through Xuan Yang's mind.
"You... you are the Shadow?" Xuan Yang's voice trembled; he had never expected to encounter the Shadow here, let alone under such circumstances. His heart raced, and sweat began to bead on his palms.
The shadow approached Xuan Yang step by step, moving gracefully and steadily like a leopard, exuding an aura of power. Each step felt as if it were pressing down on Xuan Yang's heartbeat, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure.
"Indeed, it is I." The shadow's voice was cold and devoid of emotion, like that of a judge from hell pronouncing Xuan Yang's fate. His gaze held no trace of feeling—only endless indifference and chill.
"What... what do you want?" Fear filled Xuan Yang's tone; he felt like prey under a hunter’s watchful eye, at risk of being hunted at any moment. His body instinctively recoiled as he sought to escape this perilous situation.
The shadow stood before Xuan Yang, looking down at him with an expression filled with mockery and amusement—as if observing an ant that could be crushed at will.
"I want to see if you are the reincarnation of the Puppet Master." The shadow's voice pierced into Xuan Yang’s heart like an ice pick, sending a wave of bone-chilling cold through him—a cold that was not just physical but stemmed from deep within his soul.
Xuan Yang gritted his teeth, forcing himself to suppress the fear rising within him. He knew he could not afford to be afraid or retreat; he had to face everything with courage. He had to overcome the terror in his heart to move forward.
"I... I don’t know what you’re talking about, and I certainly don’t know anything about the Puppet Master," Xuan Yang's voice trembled as he struggled to maintain his composure, but he could not hide the fear that lurked inside him. His body shook slightly, like leaves swaying in the wind.
"Heh, still playing dumb?" The shadow sneered coldly, his voice slithering like a venomous snake, sending chills down Xuan Yang's spine. "Do you think that just because you say you don’t know, I can’t see through you? The reincarnation of the Puppet Master—how laughable." His tone dripped with mockery and disdain, as if ridiculing Xuan Yang's audacity.
Xuan Yang's face turned pale in an instant. He hadn’t expected to be mistaken for the Puppet Master himself; everyone in the village said that Si Yang was the true reincarnation of the Puppet Master. At that moment, Xuan Yang felt like a prisoner stripped bare, exposed to the scrutiny of all, utterly vulnerable. A wave of shame and anger surged within him; he wanted to retort but found himself at a loss for words.
"How... how do you know this?" Xuan Yang's voice quivered even more violently now, and he felt as if his breath was becoming labored, as though an invisible hand were tightening around his throat.
"Does it matter?" the shadow countered dismissively, his tone dripping with contempt. "What matters is that you have no right to be the Puppet Master. You are too weak; you cannot control this power." His words struck Xuan Yang like a heavy hammer, causing waves of pain to crash against his heart.
The shadow’s words pierced Xuan Yang like a sharp blade, inflicting deep anguish. What hurt most was the truth: he was too weak; Si Yang was powerful, and the shadow was right—he truly lacked the ability to wield such strength.
A sense of helplessness and despair washed over him; he didn’t know what to do.
But he would not give up. He would not surrender. He would become stronger!
"I will become stronger!" Xuan Yang gritted his teeth and spoke each word with determination. Though his voice trembled, it resonated with resolve. A glimmer of steadfastness shone in his eyes—this was the belief deep within him and the driving force behind his progress.
"Heh, is that so? Then let me see just how strong you can become," the shadow sneered again, a glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Slowly raising his hand, a powerful surge of dark energy erupted from within him like a tidal wave, rushing toward Xuan Yang. He wanted to see what this so-called Puppet Master was truly capable of and whether he could really grow stronger.
"What the hell? Is this guy serious?" Xuan Yang cursed inwardly; he did not want to die here for no reason. He had many things left to do and many people to protect—he could not simply give up.
Xuan Yang felt suffocated, as if he were a small boat swallowed by monstrous waves, on the verge of being submerged at any moment. He wanted to flee, but his body felt paralyzed, unable to move. Despair enveloped him; he knew today might be his last.
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Xuan Yang, blocking the shadow's attack. The appearance was so abrupt that Xuan Yang didn't have time to react.
"Qu Si Yang!" Xuan Yang exclaimed in surprise. He never expected Qu Si Yang to show up at this moment. A wave of joy and gratitude washed over him; he couldn't believe she would come to his aid.
Qu Si Yang stood before Xuan Yang, her gaze resolute and cold, like a snow lotus in the harsh winter, radiating a chilling aura. A faint glow surrounded her body; it was her Ability, capable of withstanding any attack.
"Shadow, you will not harm him!" Qu Si Yang's voice rang out clear and loud, echoing like thunder in the air. Her tone was filled with anger and determination; she would not allow the shadow to hurt Xuan Yang.
The shadow looked at Qu Si Yang, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes. He hadn't anticipated that she would act for Xuan Yang.
"Oh, interesting. Awakening a defensive ability at such a young age," the shadow sneered, his tone dripping with mockery. "But do you really think you can stop me?" His voice was brimming with confidence and arrogance; he dismissed Qu Si Yang entirely.
As soon as the shadow finished speaking, his figure vanished from sight, reappearing behind Qu Si Yang in an instant. His speed was so extreme that it was almost impossible to catch a glimpse of him.
He struck out with a powerful palm aimed at Qu Si Yang's back, unleashing a torrent of dark energy akin to a volcanic eruption. If this hit landed, Qu Si Yang would either be dead or gravely injured.
Qu Si Yang's expression changed dramatically as she quickly turned around to block the shadow's attack. She swiftly summoned her Ability, forming a light shield behind her in an attempt to deflect the blow.
However, the shadow's speed was too fast; she barely had time to react before his attack struck her back with tremendous force. She let out a muffled groan as her body flew backward like a kite with its string cut.
"Thud!" Qu Si Yang spat out a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale as paper. She felt as if her internal organs had been displaced, the pain unbearable.
"Si Yang!" Xuan Yang's eyes widened in horror. He wanted to rush over and support Qu Si Yang, but his body felt as if it were frozen in place, unable to move. He could only watch helplessly as Qu Si Yang collapsed to the ground.
"Damn it!" Xuan Yang roared inwardly, wishing he could tear the shadow apart piece by piece. But he knew he was no match for the shadow right now; he had to stay calm and find a way to escape.
"Hehe, little girl, you're quite capable!" The voice of the Shadow echoed in the air, laced with mockery. "But you're still too weak; you're no match for me."
The Shadow stepped closer to Qu Si Yang, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He intended to eliminate this obstacle completely before turning his attention to Xuan Yang.
"Y-you... don’t come any closer!" Qu Si Yang struggled to rise, but she found herself utterly powerless. A wave of despair washed over her as she realized her chances of survival were slim.
"What are you afraid of? I won’t eat you," the Shadow sneered, his voice like a death knell, sending shivers of fear through Qu Si Yang.
"W-what do you want?" Qu Si Yang's voice trembled, her eyes brimming with terror and hopelessness.
"What do I want? Of course, to kill you and then take Xuan Yang," the Shadow replied coldly and ruthlessly, his gaze devoid of any emotion—only endless indifference and malice.
"You won't get away with this!" Qu Si Yang gritted her teeth, summoning all her strength to stand, but she found it impossible.
"Haha, how laughable," the Shadow scoffed as he slowly raised his hand. A powerful dark energy surged from within him, sweeping toward Qu Si Yang.
"No!" Xuan Yang let out a heart-wrenching roar, desperate to stop the Shadow, but he was powerless to intervene. He could only watch helplessly as the Shadow's attack struck Qu Si Yang.
Just at that critical moment, a brilliant light suddenly descended from the heavens, blocking the Shadow's attack.
"Who is it?" The Shadow's expression changed as he quickly stepped back, warily scanning his surroundings.
"Shadow, your opponent is me!" A deep voice resonated in the air like thunder, deafening in its intensity.
"Dad!" Xuan Yang exclaimed in surprise. He hadn't expected his father to appear at such a crucial moment. A surge of joy and excitement filled him; he knew he was saved.
"Yang'er, are you alright?" Xuan Yang's Father asked with concern, his eyes filled with worry and affection.
"I'm fine, Dad, please save Si Yang!" Xuan Yang said urgently, his gaze filled with anxiety and distress.
"Alright, don't worry. I will definitely save her," Xuan Yang's Father nodded and walked over to Qu Si Yang, helping her up.
"Who... who are you?" the Shadow asked, looking at Xuan Yang's Father with a serious and wary expression. He could sense that this suddenly appearing man was incredibly powerful, even stronger than himself.
"It doesn't matter who I am; what matters is that you must die here today!" Xuan Yang's Father said coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Hmph, what arrogance!" the Shadow scoffed. Although he was wary of Xuan Yang's Father, he was not afraid. He believed that even if he couldn't defeat Xuan Yang's Father, he could still escape unscathed.
"Is that so? Then let's see you try!" Xuan Yang's Father sneered, his figure vanishing in an instant. When he reappeared, he was already in front of the Shadow.
"So fast!" the Shadow's expression changed as he quickly retreated, trying to dodge Xuan Yang's Father's attack.
However, Xuan Yang's Father's speed was even greater. He threw a punch, and a powerful force surged toward the Shadow like a tidal wave.
"Bang!" The Shadow was struck by Xuan Yang's Father's punch, his body flying backward like a kite with a severed string, crashing heavily to the ground.
"Pfft!" The Shadow spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale as paper. He struggled to get up but found himself utterly powerless.
"Who... who are you really?" the Shadow asked Xuan Yang's Father, his eyes filled with fear and despair. He never expected to be defeated so completely.
"It doesn't matter who I am; what matters is that you must die here today!" Xuan Yang's Father said coldly, his eyes brimming with lethal intent. He stepped closer to the Shadow, each step feeling like a crushing weight on the Shadow's heart, filling him with waves of terror.
"No... you can't kill me!" the Shadow cried out in terror. "I am the Shadow, you cannot kill me!"
"Hmph, what of the Shadow? In my eyes, you are nothing but an ant!" Xuan Yang's Father sneered as he slowly raised his hand. A powerful force surged from within him, sweeping toward the Shadow.
"No!" The Shadow let out a desperate roar, trying to escape, but he found himself completely immobilized. He could only watch helplessly as Xuan Yang's father's attack struck him, unable to do anything.
With a loud bang, the Shadow's body disintegrated into a mist of blood, dissipating into the air.
"Is the Shadow... dead?" Xuan Yang stared at the scene before him, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He never expected that the Shadow would die just like that, and at the hands of his own father.
"Yang'er, are you alright?" Xuan Yang's Father approached him with concern.
"I'm fine, Dad. You were amazing just now," Xuan Yang said gratefully, his eyes filled with admiration and respect.
"Silly child." Xuan Yang's Father affectionately ruffled Xuan Yang's hair. "Come on, let's go home."
"Okay." Xuan Yang nodded and helped Qu Si Yang up before following his father away from the scene.
"Dad, how can you be so powerful with your ability?" Xuan Yang couldn't help but ask, curiosity and confusion evident in his eyes.
"Hehe, that's something you don't need to worry about. Just remember, once you awaken, your future will be even stronger than mine," Xuan Yang's Father replied with a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation and encouragement.
"Yes, I will!" Xuan Yang nodded firmly, his eyes shining with hope and determination. He believed that as long as he worked hard to cultivate, one day he too would become strong like his father and protect those he wanted to safeguard.
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