Chapter 266: Black Space, Power Beyond Imagination

As soon as those words left his mouth, Liu Yi was shocked. What was happening to them now was indeed what he wanted to know. Sure enough, the moment Lan Ying finished speaking, a white light sphere suddenly appeared in the sky above. Liu Yi recognized that sphere clearly—it was the power of “Heaven’s Chapter” used by Lan Ying. As the sphere appeared, it rapidly expanded, creating a shapeless patch of space in the air. To Liu Yi’s astonishment, within that shape, he saw Yu Chenxing already lying in theMing King’s arms… In that white space, Liu Yi saw Yu Chenxing’s pale face, vacant eyes, and the GoldenMing King kneeling on the ground. Around theMing King stood the four-star palace lords led by Yan Jun, along with Lan Ying in front, Lan Ren behind him, and Su Shao. At that moment, theMing King seemed bound and unable to move.

At that instant, Lan Ying’s gaze swept across the image, and at the same time, he sneered coldly, “This is my king. You see how old and foolish he is. He always thinks his daughter is everything to him—that’s his weakness. I didn’t invite theMing King; I invited Yu Chenxing. I didn’t do anything, yet he gets angry and wants to kill me. It’s a pity… This isn’t coincidence; it’s inevitable.”

Liu Yi saw theMing King tightly closing his eyes. Though he couldn’t see his face, the sorrowful emotions were reflected through the space mirror, showing up before Liu Yi’s eyes. He loved his daughter so much, and his daughter could also protect her father with her own body. That moment of emotion reminded Liu Yi of himself ten years ago in the human world. The past was like clouds—unreturnable—but this moment made his blood boil.

As everyone paused, Lan Ying slowly turned and walked up to Yu Chenxing, saying, “My princess, you could have become my wife—highly respected and honored. But you gave it up, which meant choosing death. Yet I never expected you to sacrifice yourself for this aged king. Is it sad?”

Yu Chenxing’s face was as pale as paper, her breathing weak, her eyes lifeless. Yet she smiled at Liu Yi, glanced at her father, and replied softly, “It’s sad… But it’s your shame that makes me feel your sorrow. My body carries my father’s blood. I love him and respect him so much. I’m proud to be able to protect my father.” Her voice was weak, but there was no pause. By the end, her breathing had become rapid.

Hearing her words, Liu Yi seemed to have figured out what had happened. TheMing King, desperate to protect his daughter, fought against Lan Ying but fell for the trap of the palace lords. As Lan Ying attacked theMing King, Yu Chenxing stepped in front of him to protect him…

Lan Ying looked at the pale and weak Yu Chenxing and suddenly laughed, “You truly move me, but you’re also foolish. Just now, I was thinking about a boring question: Do you really love that demon, or do you love your own father? By sacrificing your life for your father, you’ve given up your love. Perhaps… you don’t really love him. It seems… haha… there’s still so much hypocrisy in this world.”

Blue Shadow’s words did not cause any change in Yu Chenxing’s expression. Perhaps she had no strength to get angry, or perhaps she felt there was no need to. Slowly, she turned her head and looked at Liu Yi with those now clear eyes. Through the Space Mirror, Yu Chenxing’s faint voice spoke once again: “Without true love, how could there be such sorrow, such pain? If there’s no love, how could one be so hopeless, so self-sacrificing? If it’s all pretense, then why is there affection, happiness in the heart…?”

After a pause, she continued, “I love them too. Why compare? No matter which of them is in danger, I hope to bear it for them. Though I regret not being able to live with that fool… I want to say sorry to him, but I hope he can understand more. Perhaps this ending will make things easier for him.”

By the end, Yu Chenxing’s voice had become very weak. Her pale face showed no expression, but those clear eyes still stared at Liu Yi’s figure, filled with a smile—a happy smile—as she gazed at that man in white hair and black clothes, with a beautiful woman by his side yet no true friend.

When Yu Chenxing finished speaking, everyone fell silent. For some reason, that deep sorrow seemed to penetrate everyone’s heart. In the Illusory Realm, Liu Yi’s eyes grew slightly moist as he looked at the powerless girl and the father still holding his daughter. His anger erupted completely. That familiar scene reignited the flame of revenge he had carried for years. The hatred from reincarnation made his blood boil.

The power of the Dark Heart grew stronger and more concentrated. The black aura around him formed a vortex centered on Liu Yi’s body, slowly coalescing. At the same time, his long white hair fluttered, and the red light in his eyes flashed. As the black aura gathered, Liu Yi’s body slowly rose, his left hand instinctively gripping the long sword in his hand.

Blue Shadow didn’t seem surprised by Liu Yi’s reaction. Rather, he was confident in his Illusory Realm—the wisdom of the Nether Race, accumulated over thousands of years, and the Earth and Wood techniques created based on the principles of the Five Elements, were beyond even the gods’ ability to decipher.

Blue Shadow turned to look at Liu Yi’s floating figure and sneered coldly, “I really feel sorry for you. With so many women who love you, you choose to love someone intangible. Why don’t you give up? It would be better for both you and me. Perhaps true devotion is just indifference.”

At that moment, Yu Chenxing’s weak words reached everyone’s ears once again, touching their hearts. She said to Liu Yi, “It’s not me who gave up on you. It’s fate that hasn’t given me a chance. I know you love her. I wish you happiness and joy. No matter where my soul wanders, the world will always send you the most sincere prayers and blessings. I just want to say one self-sacrificing word—I love you.”

The voice was faint, yet it was sufficient to reach the ears of these highly skilled warriors. Not to mention those near gods and true demons, Lan Ying’s sarcastic words reached Liu Yi’s ears once again: “So moved, truly so passionate! Is your heart made of iron? Aren’t you a demon? Aren’t you extremely powerful? Then come out and let me see your strength! Why… are you like a caged mad dog now?”
Yu Chenxing seemed to want to say something else at that moment, but he was powerless and could only gaze at Liu Yi with his clear eyes.
At that moment, when Liu Yi’s eyes met those filled with happiness, he froze for a instant. Perhaps she was happy now, having spoken everything she wanted to say and could die in her father’s arms. But in that instant, Liu Yi’s anger suppressed his reason.
His white hair scattered in the wind, a blood-red glow emanated from the black sword, and a black, solid-like airflow swirled around Liu Yi’s body. That cold voice, as icy as millennia-old ice, said, “Demons are not terrifying. But those without a heart are far more terrifying than demons and gods. Perhaps fate has already decreed some punishment, and our meeting is your nightmare.”
In an instant, Liu Yi’s presence far surpassed Lan Ying’s, as if every word he spoke was an unchangeable truth. Lan Ying’s body trembled slightly at the same time, but he quickly regained his composure and asked disdainfully with a mocking tone, “Are you trying to tell me you can still resist?” Lan Ying’s words were full of arrogance, showing his confidence in the power of this ancient illusion realm.
The air around Liu Yi’s body seemed to compress, with subtle streams of energy gradually gathering. Hearing Lan Ying’s words, Liu Yi showed no reaction. Only his blood-red eyes, after glancing at Yu Chenxing, turned fierce and terrifying. At that moment, Liu Yi shouted, “Black Space!”
As the sound was uttered, Liu Yi stretched out his right hand, and a black vortex quickly formed. In an instant, the entire world changed—all colors vanished, there was no sunlight, and everything around disappeared into darkness. In just a moment, all of space around Liu Yi turned black, with no sky or earth, only darkness.
At the same time, Liu Yi’s body slowly disappeared, as if merging into that endless black space, with no boundaries and no concept of space. All that existed was darkness. Meanwhile, Lan Ying, Lan Ren, Su Shao, and the ruler of the Four-Star Palace all entered this black world. And that illusion realm that Lan Ying was so proud of vanished without a trace.
In just an instant, everything changed. Liu Yi’s voice came from all directions in the darkness, reaching Lan Ying’s surroundings, and said coldly, “Your confidence is also your greatest weakness. The Black Space can cover everything, including your so-called illusion realm. Now, it’s not me you should worry about being unable to escape—it’s you… If I don’t retract this space, you will spend eternity in darkness.”

Hearing Liu Yi’s words, a hint of surprise finally appeared on everyone’s faces. They had thought they were sure to win, but Liu Yi suddenly used that black power, trapping them all in the darkness of the night. While everyone was still in shock, Lan Ying was the first to recover. Liu Yi’s actions and words had convinced Lan Ying that the power of this demon was immeasurable. Now was not the time for surprise; they needed to stay calm and think of a way to escape this black space and plan for the long term. At that moment, Lan Ying rushed at the King of the Underworld and Yu Chenxing who were nearby at top speed. Lan Ying’s scheming was profound—although Liu Yi was a demon, he still had a human heart. His goal wasn’t just to kill him but also to rescue Yu Chenxing. If he could capture Yu Chenxing, he wouldn’t have to worry about escaping this black space… Lan Ying was fast, but there was someone even faster. The moment Lan Ying moved, a black light flashed past Yu Chenxing and the King of the Underworld in an instant. As the black light passed by, Lan Ying stopped in his tracks—there was no trace of Yu Chenxing or the King of the Underworld anymore. The black space remained boundless, stretching infinitely. The silence around him filled Lan Ying with despair. The one thing he hadn’t expected was just how powerful this demon’s force really was. When his confidence turned into arrogance, his failure was already inevitable. At that moment, Liu Yi’s voice came again from within the black space, equally cold: “You no longer have the right to negotiate with me. All you can do is fight me. Only one of us will survive.” Liu Yi wasn’t impulsive, but Lan Ying’s repeated provocations had pushed his tolerance to its limit. There were things that had to be done, and Liu Yi’s words were exactly what he needed to do now. In the darkness, Liu Yi’s figure loomed high above, so close to Lan Ying that the latter couldn’t see him. Yu Chenxing behind him was now exhausted, while the King of the Underworld, worried about him, held him tightly in his arms. Hearing Liu Yi’s words, Lan Ying burst into laughter and said, “Who do you think you are? If one of us survives, it will definitely be me! If you still have the guts, come out then.” Outside the black space, Liu Yi’s Dark Heart had reached its peak. His white hair fluttered, carrying traces of black aura, his red eyes flickering from time to time. His left hand tightly gripped the black sword, while his right hand, clad in black gloves, slowly relaxed vertically. A cold voice came from Liu Yi: “Then let’s see who can survive.” By now, Liu Yi had transformed all his anger and hatred toward Lan Ying into the power of his sword, feeling the sword’s intent of “Sorrowful Dream” amidst his sorrow. His Dark Heart had made him emotionally cold. What he needed to do now was simple: kill these people who had once angered him—this was their punishment.

Just as Liu Yi was about to take action, a faint voice came from behind him, saying, “Be careful.” Without turning around, Liu Yi knew it was Yu Chenxing speaking. Hearing that voice brought a sense of clarity to his mind. What could he say to that silly girl? He was already in such a state—how could he still worry about others? Liu Yi didn’t turn around; he merely smiled slightly before vanishing into the darkness in an instant.

Everything became unpredictable. It was all within Lan Ying’s plan, but the one thing he hadn’t anticipated was that Liu Yi’s strength far exceeded his imagination. Fear slowly crept into Lan Ying’s heart. In that dark space, their figures resembled lambs waiting to be slaughtered, each wandering in their own shadow, waiting… With a flash, a white light appeared in the darkness. At that moment, Lan Ying felt sharp pains on his shoulders as something smooth and white pierced through his body. Liu Yi’s icy voice rang out, “In this darkness, all you can do is wait, and what awaits you is death.” The voice was filled with anger and years of resentment. Perhaps, in Liu Yi’s mind, if Lan Ying hadn’t appeared, his life with Jilier would have been simpler.

Finally, Lan Ying realized the horror of death and began to retreat. In the darkness, he was terrified. Although the power of the “Heavenly Chapter” could heal his wounds quickly, the speed at which wounds appeared far exceeded its healing capacity. As he retreated, Lan Ying shouted angrily, “Come out!”

Two more white lights flashed behind Lan Ying in the darkness. Along with the intense pain came Liu Yi’s voice, “You won’t die soon. The power you possess will be your greatest torment.” Though Liu Yi said little, his words were clear. His wounds kept healing, preventing him from dying quickly, but forcing him to endure endless pain.

In that darkness, like a hell without light, everyone slowly gathered together, back to back. At that moment, in their hearts, Liu Yi seemed like the ancient God of Death, controlling everyone’s life and death. But for now, Liu Yi was focused on Lan Ying. Still, the four rulers all showed signs of concern. If things continued like this, no matter how powerful Lan Ying’s “Heavenly Chapter” was, he couldn’t hold on much longer. They didn’t need to think to know what would happen next.

Death wasn’t scary; it was the process that filled everyone with fear. The seven of them had once been in the upper hand, but now they were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Lan Bian, who was by Lan Ying’s side, also grew nervous, looking around desperately for any sign of light in the darkness. Perhaps, in their hearts, as long as there was a glimmer of light, there might be a chance to escape. But there was no light they could see…

Lan Bian looked around while saying to Lan Ying, “Brother, if this continues, we’ll all die here. We need to find a way out.”

Blue Shadow softly responded with an “uhm,” clearly, Blue Blade had touched his heart. But in this space filled only with darkness, where was there any exit? Without sky or ground, without direction, if they rushed around blindly, they would scatter and become even less likely to escape.

The other four rulers also began to speak anxiously, saying, “Emperor, we must quickly find a way to leave.”

Upon hearing this, Blue Shadow roared angrily, “How could I not think of what you can think of? I also want to leave! Then tell me, where is the path?” Clearly, Blue Shadow had now directed his pent-up anger at the four rulers.

Just then, Liu Yi’s voice came through the darkness once again, cold as if coming from hell, like ice frozen for thousands of years. He said, “There is only one path here, and it’s a dead end…”

As soon as Liu Yi finished speaking, white sword light, like raindrops falling from the sky, cut through the darkness in all directions, creating the only light. But at the same time, groans of pain were heard from several people. Clearly, at that moment, Liu Yi had drawn his sword at the fastest speed. In the darkness, he struck at all his victims. For some reason, under the influence of the Heart of Darkness, he felt their pain as his own pleasure.