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Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang left the village, stepping onto an unknown path.
The night enveloped the earth, and silence reigned around them, broken only by the sound of their footsteps echoing in the desolate wilderness.
“Xuan Yang, where are we going next?” Qu Si Yang broke the silence, her voice tinged with confusion.
Xuan Yang took a deep breath, his gaze resolute as he looked ahead. “We are going to seek the truth, to uncover the secrets of the Puppet Heart, and to discover my true identity.”
They walked side by side toward the distance, their figures gradually fading into the night.
However, danger was silently approaching.
The wind of the wilderness felt like dull knives against their faces. Occasionally, the chirping of insects from the surrounding grass heightened the eerie stillness of the night.
“Do you think we can really find the secret of the Puppet Heart?” Qu Si Yang tightened her clothing and asked softly. Her voice drifted in the wind, laced with uncertainty.
Xuan Yang paused and turned to look at Qu Si Yang. The moonlight illuminated her face, revealing her clear eyes. “I don’t know,” he answered honestly. “But I know we have to try. This is my only chance and the meaning of my existence.”
Qu Si Yang gazed at Xuan Yang, his eyes shimmering with determination—a desire for the unknown and a challenge to fate. “Okay, I’ll accompany you,” she nodded gently, her tone filled with trust and support.
They continued onward; though their steps were heavy, they were filled with strength.
Suddenly, a faint rustling sound came from behind them, as if something was swiftly moving through the grass.
Xuan Yang’s ears perked up; his hearing was exceptionally sharp, able to catch even the slightest sounds. “Be careful, there’s movement,” he whispered, clenching his fists in preparation for whatever danger lay ahead.
Qu Si Yang also became alert, scanning their surroundings in an attempt to locate the source of the noise. “Who’s there?” she asked softly, her voice tinged with tension.
Before she could finish speaking, a group of figures in black emerged like phantoms from all directions, surrounding them completely. These individuals moved with agility and speed that made it clear they were not ordinary people.
"Who goes there?" Xuan Yang sensed a disturbance behind him and turned sharply, his eyes scanning the surroundings with vigilance.
"Hehe, kid, we’re here for your Puppet Heart!" The leader of the black-clad figures let out a chilling laugh, his voice reminiscent of a night owl's call, sending shivers down one's spine.
The leader's face was obscured by a black cloth, revealing only a pair of cold eyes that glimmered with greed. "Hand over the Puppet Heart, and I can spare your life." His voice was hoarse and deep, like a demon's whisper from the depths of hell.
Xuan Yang's heart sank; it was clear these people were after the Puppet Heart.
He positioned Qu Si Yang behind him, his gaze icy as he stared down the black-clad men. "If you want the Puppet Heart, you'll have to get through me first!"
"Overestimating yourself!" The black-clad leader sneered, then waved his hand. The other black-clad figures surged forward, rushing toward Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang.
"Overestimating yourself!" The Leader of the Black Cloaked Man scoffed, his figure flickering as he vanished from sight. In the next moment, he reappeared right in front of Xuan Yang, a glinting dagger aimed directly at Xuan Yang's chest.
Xuan Yang had been prepared; he sidestepped just in time to evade the dagger's strike. At the same time, he summoned his Ability, and Shadow Puppets instantly materialized around him, acting as loyal guardians to protect their safety.
"Si Yang, stay safe!" Xuan Yang instructed Qu Si Yang firmly.
Qu Si Yang nodded. She knew she couldn't assist Xuan Yang much but would do her utmost to protect herself and not become a burden. She quickly stepped back a few paces, conjuring a ball of fire in her hands while keeping a wary eye on the surrounding black-clad figures.
The battle was about to erupt.
Xuan Yang commanded the Shadow Puppets to engage in fierce combat with the black-clad men. His movements were agile and swift; under his control, the Shadow Puppets moved like living beings, wielding tremendous power.
The Shadow Puppets darted through the ranks of black-clad men like phantoms. Each strike sent splashes of blood flying. These Shadow Puppets seemed almost alive, capable of autonomous attacks that caught the black-clad men off guard.
However, there were simply too many black-clad figures, each one a skilled fighter. They coordinated seamlessly and launched relentless assaults, causing Xuan Yang to gradually feel overwhelmed.
"Young man, your 'Puppet Heart' is indeed impressive, but in the end, you are still too young!" The Leader of the Black Cloaked Man sneered, a glimmer of greed flashing in his eyes. He noticed Xuan Yang's fatigue and recognized the power of the 'Puppet Heart.'
"Is that so? The outcome is still uncertain!" Xuan Yang gritted his teeth, a surge of intense fighting spirit rising within him. He knew he could not back down; if he did, both he and Qu Si Yang would fall into an irretrievable situation.
He summoned all his abilities, pushing the power of the 'Puppet Heart' to its limits, which in turn enhanced the strength of the Shadow Puppet.
Seeing this, the Leader of the Black Cloaked Man's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Xuan Yang to possess such formidable strength.
No longer underestimating him, he began to take this battle seriously.
The Leader of the Black Cloaked Man's power was clearly superior to that of the other black-clad men. Each strike he made stirred up fierce winds that tore through the surrounding air. His attacks were like a torrential storm, leaving no room for breath.
Although Xuan Yang had the assistance of the Shadow Puppet, he still found himself at a disadvantage against the relentless onslaught of the Leader. Several wounds had already appeared on his body, blood staining his clothes.
The battle grew increasingly intense as both sides fought with all their might, refusing to yield.
At that moment, Xuan Yang suddenly felt a sharp pain, as if his body were being torn apart.
The power of the 'Puppet Heart' began to backfire; he felt his consciousness gradually fading.
"Ah!" Xuan Yang let out a painful scream as his body started to tremble uncontrollably. The force of the 'Puppet Heart' rampaged within him like a wild horse, tearing at his meridians and tormenting his will.
"Xuan Yang!" Qu Si Yang saw Xuan Yang in agony and felt an overwhelming sense of urgency. She knew that Xuan Yang's 'Puppet Heart' was a double-edged sword; overuse would lead to self-destruction.
Just as Xuan Yang was on the verge of losing control, Qu Si Yang suddenly rushed in front of him. She extended her hands and infused a warm flame energy into Xuan Yang's body.
Qu Si Yang's flames carried a strange magic; they could dispel all negative energy and heal all wounds.
The fiery energy flowed like a gentle stream within Xuan Yang, dispelling the coldness that lingered in his body while stabilizing his consciousness.
“Xuan Yang, hold on!” Qu Si Yang's voice resonated like a celestial melody in Xuan Yang's ears, helping him regain his sanity.
“Xuan Yang, hold on! Think about why you are fighting, think about the people you want to protect!” Qu Si Yang's voice carried a soul-piercing strength that pulled Xuan Yang back from the brink of collapse.
Xuan Yang's gaze gradually cleared. He remembered the mystery of his origins, the truth he sought, and the people he needed to protect. He could not fall; there was still much for him to do!
Taking a deep breath, Xuan Yang focused on controlling the power of the Puppet Heart. He could not falter; he had to protect Si Yang and uncover the truth!
Reinvigorated, he continued to battle against the cloaked figures.
With Qu Si Yang's assistance, the power of Xuan Yang's Puppet Heart became more stable, and his combat abilities surged.
With Qu Si Yang's flames aiding him, Xuan Yang gradually mastered the power of the Puppet Heart. His attacks became sharper and more precise, while the movements of the Shadow Puppet grew more agile and elusive.
Ultimately, with his formidable strength and unyielding determination, he defeated all the cloaked figures.
Seeing the tide turn against him, the Leader of the Black Cloaked Man turned to flee. Xuan Yang would not let him escape easily. He commanded the Shadow Puppet to pursue relentlessly.
Finally, in an open space, Xuan Yang caught up with the Leader of the Black Cloaked Man. “You can't escape!” Xuan Yang said coldly, his voice filled with murderous intent.
Realizing there was no way out, the Leader of the Black Cloaked Man turned abruptly, a glint of madness in his eyes. “Even if I die, I will take you down with me!” he roared as all his energy erupted toward Xuan Yang.
Xuan Yang was prepared; he commanded the Shadow Puppet to meet him head-on.
With a thunderous crash, the Leader of the Black Cloaked Man's body disintegrated into ashes under the attack of the Shadow Puppet.
“Si Yang, thank you,” Xuan Yang said, looking at Qu Si Yang with eyes full of gratitude.
“We don’t need to say thank you between us,” Qu Si Yang replied with a slight smile, her expression like the warm sun on a winter day, warming Xuan Yang's heart.
They stood side by side, leaning on each other, their hearts tightly connected, their fates intricately intertwined.
Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared before them.
“Who are you? How dare you cause trouble here!” The shadow's voice was cold and authoritative.
“Who are you?” Xuan Yang asked warily, an ominous feeling rising in his heart.
“Shadow,” the figure slowly replied, his voice chilling like that of a demon from hell.
Shadow?!
Xuan Yang was taken aback; he never expected to encounter Shadow here.
Shadow was the leader of the Shadow Force, a figure of unfathomable power and extreme danger.
Could it be that he is in league with the man in black?
“Shadow, what do you want?” Xuan Yang asked in a low voice, his tone filled with caution.
Shadow did not answer. He simply extended his right hand slowly, and a sphere of Black Energy materialized in his palm, exuding a suffocating aura of darkness.
“Kid, I want your Puppet Heart!” Shadow's voice was like that of a judge from hell, each word striking Xuan Yang's heart like a heavy hammer.
"What the hell is going on? How did this guy end up here?" Xuan Yang cursed inwardly, feeling an unprecedented pressure. He had heard of the Shadow's power; it was a legendary existence, strong enough to instill despair.
"Si Yang, you go first. I'll hold him off!" Xuan Yang said in a low voice, determination lacing his tone. He knew he was no match for the Shadow, but he had to buy Qu Si Yang some time.
"No, if we're leaving, we leave together!" Qu Si Yang replied firmly. She wouldn’t abandon Xuan Yang to escape alone.
"Listen, staying here will only distract me. Go now!" Xuan Yang's voice turned stern. He understood that this was not the time for sentiment; he had to make a decision.
"But..." Qu Si Yang tried to protest but was cut off by Xuan Yang.
"No buts! Go!" Xuan Yang shouted, shoving Qu Si Yang away forcefully.
At that moment, the Shadow's attack arrived. The Black Energy Ball surged toward Xuan Yang, carrying an aura of destruction.
"Xuan Yang, watch out!" Qu Si Yang cried out in alarm, wanting to rush forward to help, but it was too late.
Xuan Yang didn’t dodge; he knew he couldn’t escape. He channeled all his energy into the Puppet Heart, preparing to take the hit head-on.
Boom! The Black Energy Ball struck Xuan Yang with a thunderous roar.
His body flew back like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily to the ground.
"Xuan Yang!" Qu Si Yang screamed in anguish, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Cough cough..." Xuan Yang spat out blood, his face pale as paper and his breath weak.
"Kid, your Puppet Heart is indeed impressive, but unfortunately, you're still too weak," the Shadow's voice whispered in Xuan Yang's ear like the grim reaper's murmur.
Xuan Yang struggled to stand up, but he found that all his strength had been drained away. He could only watch helplessly as the shadow approached him step by step.
“It’s over, kid,” the shadow said, looming over Xuan Yang with a look of disdain in his eyes.
“No… I… can’t… die…” Xuan Yang managed to say, filled with reluctance. There were still too many things he had yet to accomplish; he could not simply die like this.
“You have no say in the matter,” the shadow replied coldly, raising his right hand to conjure a sphere of Black Energy in his palm.
“No!” Qu Si Yang's voice suddenly echoed from a distance. She rushed forward recklessly, positioning herself in front of Xuan Yang.
“Si Yang, you…” Xuan Yang’s eyes were filled with shock and gratitude.
“If we’re going to die, let’s die together!” Qu Si Yang declared resolutely, spreading her arms wide like a hen protecting her chicks, shielding Xuan Yang behind her.
“Overestimating yourself,” the shadow sneered, launching the Black Energy Ball mercilessly toward Qu Si Yang.
“No!” Despair filled Xuan Yang’s eyes as he tried to intervene but found himself powerless.
In that critical moment, a brilliant flash of fire suddenly descended from the sky, blocking Qu Si Yang.
“Boom!” The Black Energy Ball collided with the firelight, producing a deafening sound before both dissipated into the air.
“Who?!” A glimmer of surprise flashed in the shadow's eyes. He hadn’t expected anyone to be able to withstand his attack.
“Did you ask me before you touched my people?” A cold voice resonated from above.
Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang looked up to see a woman in a Red Robe descending from the sky, landing gracefully before them.
"Who are you?" Shadow asked, eyeing the Red-Clothed Woman with suspicion. He could sense that this woman was powerful—extremely powerful.
"You are not worthy to know my name," the Red-Clothed Woman replied coldly, her voice laced with disdain.
"Arrogant!" Shadow shouted in anger, launching another attack.
This time, he unleashed all his strength. A layer of black mist surrounded his body, emanating from his dark energy.
"Child's play," the Red-Clothed Woman scoffed, a dismissive smile on her lips as she extended her right hand and waved it lightly.
A red flame shot from her hand, transforming into a fire dragon that lunged toward Shadow.
"Roar!" The fire dragon let out a furious roar, opening its massive jaws and swallowing Shadow whole.
"Ah!" Shadow screamed in agony as his body was engulfed in the flames of the dragon.
"No... it can't be..." His voice was filled with disbelief. He could never have imagined that he would be defeated by a woman.
"There is nothing impossible," the Red-Clothed Woman's voice rang out again. "In this world, there are many who are stronger than you."
With that, she waved her hand once more, and the fire dragon vanished along with Shadow, leaving only a pile of ashes to prove that he had ever existed.
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