After speaking, Lin Yun took a deep breath. He didn't rush to attack. Instead, with a great leap, he quickly arrived in front of the youth, carefully studying his features. He looked exactly like a human.
This matched some of the things he had read in the historical records. The Ancient Myriad Clans were immensely powerful, but they were never able to grasp the methods of cultivation. This kind of power, gained only through time and experience, was ultimately limited. Especially after humanity grew strong, it brought a considerable shock to the Ancient Myriad Clans. This also made them realize that if they wanted to maintain their status, they needed to possess their own cultivation methods, just like humans.
The price they had to pay in this process was unimaginable. It was a pity that although they finally managed to grope their way to the threshold of understanding, they were discovered by humanity in the nick of time. And it was precisely for that reason that everything here was destroyed.
As Lin Yun drew closer to the youth, he still couldn't activate his panel.
"Lin Yun, you should know that our time is short! There are still so many enemies outside, watching us like tigers eyeing their prey! You're not thinking of slacking off now, are you?" Wang Chengqian roared.
Lin Yun shot him an annoyed glance.
Qin Xiyan was the one who retorted directly. "Since we agreed to help you, we will naturally not go back on our word, nor will we be negligent. However, this problem is not easy to solve. And you hid many secrets from us at the beginning. Shouldn't we try to get a clear picture of things?"
Wang Chengqian, knowing he was in the wrong, just gave a cold sneer. "I hope you all know what you're doing. This matter is not so easily resolved."
Although Wang Chengqian was trying his best to feign composure, Lin Yun could see at a glance that the man was actually very nervous. These chains, this youth… they were far from simple.
He wasn't worried. He just looked at one of the chains. "Let me see just how sturdy you chains really are."
Lin Yun took a deep breath, aimed carefully, and brought his sword down with all his might. The power of this strike was immense, but the result was completely unexpected. The sword strike failed to sever the chain; it didn't even leave a single scratch on its surface.
This left Lin Yun very disappointed. He looked at his right hand. The force of the rebound had already left the web between his thumb and forefinger a bloody mess. It was clear his power had been repelled.
Lin Yun landed back on the ground and hurriedly applied some medicinal powder to his hand.
"Did I misjudge him? This boy doesn't have the ability to solve this problem?" Wang Chengqian, who had been full of confidence, now felt a seed of doubt sprout in his heart. Could it be that there was some unknown secret to this matter? But no matter what, it seemed he no longer had any other choice.
"Well? Do you have any confidence?" Now that an attempt had been made, he was more interested in hearing Lin Yun's thoughts.
"The material of these chains is extremely special. They were likely forged in a way that completely prevents them from being severed by force," Lin Yun said. He couldn't help but admire the foresight of the master of this place. Of course, it was also possible that something like this had happened in the past, which was why they were so cautious.
But hearing Lin Yun's answer, Wang Chengqian was clearly not satisfied. He had already come this far. If he still couldn't see any hope now, he wouldn't mind using other means to solve the problem later. "I advise you to hurry up. No matter what happens next, you'd better not disappoint me. I have waited for this day for far too long." One could see the intense desire in his eyes.
Lin Yun took another deep breath. Although he hadn't been able to cut the chain, that one strike had allowed him to gauge its strength.
"The value of this thing is likely more than what we can see. What a pity. If we could take a treasure like this with us, perhaps we could use it elsewhere in the future," Lin Yun muttered under his breath.
The Chongqing Bird then spoke, "These chains are imbued with a very special power of rules. Within this specific area, you are naturally unable to counter it. But it is very likely that once you leave this place, these chains will no longer have the significant effect you see now."
The Chongqing Bird had clearly seen similar treasures before. Within a certain range, they had a powerful effect, but once they left that range, their true, lesser form would be revealed. This power of rules was a most peculiar thing.
"Since it's the power of rules, what method should I use to sever this chain?" Lin Yun asked, looking around. He couldn't think of any other related items. Compared to dealing with those Coiling Dragon Jade Pillars, directly breaking the chains seemed simpler.
"Since it is the power of rules, you can naturally only use the power of rules to neutralize it," the bird explained. "Have you not already developed your own killing intent domain? Give that a try."
This was a test, and at the same time, an opportunity.
Hearing the Chongqing Bird's words, Lin Yun immediately calmed down. If he was going to challenge this with swordsmanship, he had to ensure his mental state was perfectly serene.
He slowly raised the sword in his hands, gripping the hilt tightly. What followed was a heaven-shaking killing intent that roared into motion.
In that instant, even Wang Chengqian was visibly moved. "So it's true. This boy is indeed the one I have been waiting for."
He looked at Lin Yun, never having imagined that such a peculiar genius truly existed in this world. At first glance, nothing seemed to have changed. But upon careful observation, one could feel it. They were now completely enveloped within an extremely terrifying killing intent domain. And Wang Chengqian, with his keen senses, felt as if he were on a blood-soaked battlefield.
"Truly… it has been a long time since I have met such a person," he thought, the way he looked at Lin Yun changing completely. What a pity this boy's strength is too great. Otherwise, perhaps he could have become an even better vessel than my current choice.
At that moment, Lin Yun began to move again. But unlike before, this time, he completely condensed his killing intent. Then, a thin membrane formed over the blade of his sword.
It didn't look like anything special. But according to the Chongqing Bird, this was perhaps the first step in truly utilizing the rules of his killing intent domain. With Lin Yun's current strength, he was indeed ready to try fighting in this manner.