Yet the instant that book struck Lintian, it blazed with light and unleashed terrifying power.
Countless yin souls wailed and shrieked, hurtling toward Lintian like moths flying into a flame.
The moment millions of yin souls crashed into Lintian, the golden light protecting his body shattered like papier-mâché.
Lintian was struck as though by a heavy blow, his body sent hurtling backward until he returned to the Yin Realm.
After steadying himself, he looked again at the black-robed figure in the distance and the Soul Book in her hand, his heart filled with shock.
"What is that thing?"
The black-robed figure was none other than the master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. She did not answer, merely continuing to drive the Soul Book in her hand as she attacked Lintian.
The Soul Book in her hand seemed innately capable of restraining Lintian. No matter what methods he used, he could not neutralize the harm it inflicted upon him.
Lintian was beaten back step by step, with scarcely any strength to fight back.
His alarm deepened, and his gaze upon the master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion became uncertain and suspicious.
"Who exactly are you?"
"The one who will take your life."
The master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion once more activated the Soul Book in her hand, sending forth an attack that smashed Lintian toward the Reincarnation Millstone of karmic force.
She gave Lintian a deep look. "After you are reborn, remember to accumulate more virtue in your next life."
"No!"
Feeling the Reincarnation Millstone of karmic force drawing him in, Lintian desperately struggled, trying to break free of that pulling force.
He had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, finally attaining the strength and status he possessed today. He had no desire to sink into reincarnation once more.