A brilliant move, a match, a life-and-death ko

The Cold Cicada could actually sense something subtly...

The fact that the "Tracking Gu" was suddenly blocked at this point in time is very likely not because Lin Yu "just discovered" it and immediately blocked and countered it.

Try to put yourself in someone else's shoes...

If you were the "Director," what would you do after discovering that your companion possessed concealed tracking techniques?

Should it be removed immediately?

The answer is, of course, no!

Cold Cicada knew very well that if it were him, he would definitely hide his "discovery" for the time being, and then...

He would use this to his advantage, choosing the most "appropriate" time and the most "suitable" location to eliminate the tracking method, and laying an ambush beforehand.

As for Cold Cicada...

That "Director"... definitely wanted to know that too.

"Furthermore, he is definitely not the type of person who would panic and frantically try to block a tracking method after discovering it."

While Lin Yu trusted "Cold Cicada's " skill level...

Cold Cicada also had great faith in the "Director's" abilities!

But...

Even knowing that Lin Yu might have set a trap and made prior arrangements, Cold Cicada would still choose to keep the appointment immediately.

Because...

This is the best choice!

Regardless of what kind of ambush the other party had set up at the place where the "tracking method" last took effect, at least Qin Siyu himself and Lin Yu were definitely still there—through the message transmitted back by the Tracking Gu, Cold Cicada could clearly sense the aura of Qin Siyu and Lin Yu.

If this is also something the other party can fake... then Cold Cicada is willing to bear the consequences!

After all, the principle behind his Tracking Gu was to track and lock onto the "life essence" of the target.

This cannot be easily dismissed with a mere fluctuation of life or a trace of soul energy.

In theory, this shouldn't be a misjudgment—unless the other party can extract their "life essence."

Those who can do this are already few and far between among the Ten Realms and the "Player".

Even if it were possible...

Stripping away one's very life essence, even just a wisp of breath, would cause immense damage and trauma, enough to leave one in a state of weakness.

If someone goes to such lengths to fool their own "Tracking Gu," then it's only natural that they've been tricked.

It's like if you see your classmates using performance-enhancing drugs to win the 100-meter race at a school sports meet—if they go to that extent, then in that event... they definitely deserve to win.

But Cold Cicada knew that the "Director" probably wouldn't go that far.

"So... even when you're fishing, you don't go too far."

"Then let me see... whether you've set a trap, and if so, what kind of trap or ambush it is."

The Cold Cicada murmured.

In an instant, the Scarlet giant serpent rapidly ascended through the Nine Cold Mountain, its massive body slithering along the rock walls, its hard scales pressing down on the rocks with a "crackling" sound.

Guided by the Cold Cicada, the giant snake quickly arrived at the location of the last remaining trace of the "Tracking Gu".

It was a somewhat secluded space, located behind a huge boulder—the giant serpent could not enter.

However, it can still accommodate two or three people walking together.

"This is the place, ladies."

Cold Cicada spoke softly, and gently jumped off the snake's head.

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord followed closely behind, leading two Demon Lords to keep up with Cold Cicada's pace.

And they were behind those rocks...

I saw the figure I expected.

Upon seeing the arrival of the three demons and one person, the handsome young man with black hair stood up from the ground.

"Wow... you arrived a little faster than I expected," Cold Cicada.

Lin Yu said with a smile.

And apart from Lin Yu, everyone else here...

There was no one there.

While Lin Yu's presence here was expected, the fact that it was only Lin Yu... was somewhat unexpected.

Moreover, the fact that the other party was standing there alone and even took the initiative to greet them made "Cold Cicada" and the other three Snake Yaoguai wary.

"Why is he all alone? Little Yu, could this be a trap?"

Having just suffered a loss and been taught a lesson by the Gu-Heart Soul-Seizing Demon Lord, the Jueshan Blood-Poison Demon Lord was the most vigilant at this moment.

She stared at Lin Yu's figure and murmured to herself.

Cold Cicada looked at Lin Yu, thought for a moment, and then asked directly, "Where is the female Martial Artists who was with you?"

Lin Yu shrugged. "Why are you so concerned about her? Do you think you can take back the methods you used on her?"

Cold Cicada shook her head. "That's impossible... But since you've already discovered that my tracking methods were left on her, I'll just be frank."

"I tracked you here following the location my tracking method last showed... but when I got here, I only saw you, not the woman I left behind. It's rather strange."

Lin Yu said, "Of course, I sent her away and had her hide while you were on your way here... After all, given her status, if she were to get involved in our conflict, she would only meet with certain death."

Lin Yu paused for a moment, then added, "Although I don't really care whether she lives or dies, if it can prevent her from dying an innocent death, I'd be willing to do something about it."

"Besides, her presence here would only hold me back."

Cold Cicada nodded slightly. "As expected of someone from 'Order,' their Moral Concepts is quite strong... What a pity."

"I still really hope there are more people like you in the 'Player' community, so the overall atmosphere is better, and my 'survival environment' will improve to some extent... It's just a pity that we are now on opposite sides."

Cold Cicada spoke, Lin Yu smiled.

"Yes, it's such a pity..."

Seeing Lin Yu's calm expression, Cold Cicada continued, "So... you really did deliberately lure us here, didn't you?"

"Yes, but you actually came all this way even after you realized it," Lin Yu said in surprise. "Although I didn't think you wouldn't keep the appointment... you did arrive faster than I expected."

Cold Cicada rubbed her temples. "After all, you should have taken the initiative in this step—I was confident that you couldn't see through my 'Tracking Gu,' but you still discovered it. So it's only natural that I was put on the defensive and ended up in a situation where I could only 'make amends.'"

"You did well and did something I didn't expect. Your initiative is the 'reward' you deserve. It's like you made a brilliant move in a game of chess. It may not directly kill a group of pieces or revitalize a group, but it allows you to get ahead in a ko fight, which is enough to be called a 'brilliant move'."

Lin Yu sighed after hearing this, "Although I don't know much about Go, I roughly understand what you've said... But even so, isn't your decision to keep the appointment exactly what I wanted?"

"Before coming here, I didn't know whether you had such intentions or it was just a mistake. If you had actually revealed a weakness that I didn't seize, wouldn't that be a pity?" Cold Cicada said, pausing for a moment. "Besides... even if you had realized this beforehand and seized the initiative, in my opinion... it would only have slightly 'balanced' my originally huge innate advantage."

"I don't even think this can be called a fair fight—which is another reason why I came to this place you 'chose' as soon as possible."

Behind Cold Cicada, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord stepped forward.

"No matter what preparations you make... I am confident that I can defeat you 'head-on'—even if you summon the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord again and make her even better prepared."

"Because within this Prison Mountain Realm, my Big Sister will absolutely not lose."

After saying that, Cold Cicada made a "please" gesture.

"So, what methods have you prepared, what ambushes have you laid? Please... unleash them all."

Cold Cicada spoke, Lin Yu nodded.

"Great... then give this a try!"

As he spoke, brilliant golden light began to gather around Lin Yu, and an aura of high status continuously emerged.

The power of "Desire" continued to grow within Lin Yu, as if he had become the Chosen of God of the God of Desire!

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord frowned slightly. "The methods of the Six Desires Demon Lord... Besides the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord, does he have the methods of another Demon Lord?"

The Gu-Heart Soul-Seizing Demon Lord licked his lips. "The Six Desires Demon Lord? I think I've heard of him... Big Sister, if he summons the Six Desires Demon Lord this time, how about I handle it?"

The Jueshan Blood-Poison Demon Lord frowned. "I've heard of this name before, but in my memory, this Six Desires Demon Lord should already be dead—killed by Dao Ancestor, his soul scattered and his spirit dispersed, the kind of death where his body and soul are annihilated, so it's impossible for him to be summoned again."

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord nodded. "Yes, the Six Desires Demon Lord is truly dead and cannot reappear in the world—but we still need to be careful, as there is also a Heavenly Demon behind the Six Desires Demon Lord."

"While 'desire' may not be as weighty as 'Karma Destiny,' it is still a very strange and unpredictable power."

Lin Yu nodded as he listened to the three Snake Yaoguai's words.

"The three of you seem to have good taste... then I won't go into further introductions."

"Gentlemen... I appreciate your guidance!"

As Lin Yu spoke, golden light suddenly burst forth from his body, exploding like fireworks, dazzling and spectacular.

As the light burst forth, it robbed the Snake Yaoguai and the Cold Cicada of their sight...

In my perception, Lin Yu's figure had also vanished!

After all, the explosive golden light was all extremely strong "Desire" power, and its release in such a chaotic and violent manner was enough to confuse their senses.

Amidst this chaos...

Lin Yu's figure also appeared in front of Cold Cicada!

In his hand, [White Bone Flowing Light] was drawn, its cold light chilling.

Just as Lin Yu was about to bring down his sword...

A black Lotus quietly bloomed beside Lin Yu.

"Stay away from him..."