Zhao Yun's gaze turned icy. With a cold snort, he gave the spear in his hand a light shake.
The spear tip instantly transformed into countless glimmers, like a sky full of twinkling stars.
This thrust seemed casual, yet it cleverly sealed off every route of attack available to the Shadow Assassin.
At the same time, it contained the immense power of Rune Law, faintly warping the surrounding space.
Clang! The spear radiance collided with the dagger, producing a crisp, thunderous blast like the tolling of a great bell, reverberating endlessly through the Mine Tunnel.
A powerful surge of spiritual energy spread outward from the point of impact. The phosphorescent glow on the cave walls was instantly extinguished, and countless shards of rock came pattering down.
The Shadow Assassin only felt an immense force travel through his dagger, numbing his arm and splitting the web between his thumb and forefinger until it bled.
He was greatly alarmed. Having never fought an expert like Zhao Yun, he had no way of understanding just how formidable Zhao Yun truly was.
Zhao Yun seized the opportunity and suddenly thrust his spear. Its radiance flashed like lightning as it shot straight toward the Shadow Assassin's chest.
The Shadow Assassin could not evade in time. Struck by the spear radiance, he flew backward and slammed heavily into the wall of the Mine Tunnel, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"If you surrender now, I can spare your life. I'll take you back to the Myriad Phenomena Domain and give you a chance to turn over a new leaf," Zhao Yun said coldly, spear in hand.
A flicker of struggle passed through the Shadow Assassin's eyes, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and said, "I would rather die than betray the Lord."
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