Volume 26 — Exploiting Hei Xu's Weakness
The Core Archives shuddered from the clash of powers. Shadows from Hei Xu swirled like a living storm, massive and relentless, while Lin Feng's First Bloom spun in precise arcs of radiant light, petals slicing through the darkness with surgical accuracy.
Caiyi yelled, "Lin Feng! He's escalating again! Don't let him overwhelm you!"
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "I'm not just defending anymore. It's time to find his weak spots."
Host, the Peach Spirit whispered, observe the patterns. Hei Xu's attacks, no matter how overwhelming, have rhythm. Every cultivator has a flaw; the palace will reveal his.
Lin Feng's focus sharpened. He let the palace's hidden energy flow through him, merging perfectly with the First Bloom. Petals moved independently, scanning Hei Xu's formations, tracing his every motion. Slowly, a pattern emerged—a brief pause, almost imperceptible, before every major strike.
"There it is," Lin Feng muttered. "That pause… that's the opening!"
Hei Xu unleashed a colossal shadow wave, a combination of claws, fangs, and tails surging simultaneously. Lin Feng's petals intercepted, redirecting the force while he maneuvered into position. He struck at the precise moment of the pause, petals spiraling into an attack that bypassed Hei Xu's defenses and grazed his side.
Hei Xu staggered, a rare flash of surprise crossing his face. "Impossible… how did you—?!"
Caiyi's eyes sparkled. "You did it! You found the weakness!"
Yes, Host, the Peach Spirit said. Now exploit it fully. The palace amplifies your precision and speed. Every attack must be synchronized with the First Bloom and the palace's energy.
Lin Feng nodded, a confident grin forming. Petals multiplied, forming razor-sharp spirals and barriers that moved as extensions of his own body. He combined strikes and defenses, flowing with the rhythm of the palace itself. Hei Xu's shadows faltered again and again, each misstep exploited with unrelenting precision.
Hei Xu's face darkened with fury. "This cannot be! The palace… he's using the palace against me!"
Lin Feng's aura flared. "Exactly. And I'm just getting started!"
The Core Archives pulsed, responding to Lin Feng's resolve. The tide of battle had shifted—Hei Xu was no longer the dominant force. Lin Feng was ready to press forward, exploiting every flaw and pushing the Obsidian Root Palace to its limits.