Lin Yu's Calculations

The "pain" constructed by Authority passed through the barrier of [Azure Sea Sky Dome] and stained Lin Yu.

In that instant, Lin Yu felt excruciating pain through his senses—as if a thousand tortures were being inflicted upon him simultaneously.

This intense, direct pain nearly caused Lin Yu to break down on the spot.

His face was pale. He raised his head and looked at "Cold Cicada" on the other side of [Azure Sea Sky Dome].

"Wow, that's amazing... This 'pain' Authority is even better than what your master uses!"

Lin Yu's praise was not unfounded.

Because at this very moment...

He could clearly feel that the "pain" he was experiencing now was several times more intense than the pain that the God of Shadows had personally inflicted on him back then!

This is something I simply cannot endure through willpower alone.

"Cold Cicada" also let out a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Yu: "Because... the God of Shadows and Pain... is subject to many restrictions... neither of the two times He saw you was He in a state where He could fully concentrate on dealing with you..."

"Of course... this painful... Authority, wielded by... me, the Chosen of God... could indeed produce better results!"

Lin Yu looked at "Cold Cicada in Winter," lost in thought amidst its pain.

From the other party's intermittent words, Lin Yu could easily deduce what Cold Cicada was referring to.

"I see... Although I don't know the underlying principle, it seems that you and I are currently experiencing the same 'pain'."

"So that's why this 'pain' is even more intense than that inflicted by Deity himself?"

Cold Cicada gently rubbed her temples, speaking haltingly, "You really are... very clever, 'Director'... That's right, I'm not... simply applying 'pain' directly to yourself... but using 'pain' simultaneously... affecting both of us, and simultaneously... inflicting two portions of 'pain' on both of our perceptions..."

He spoke softly, his voice almost a whisper, as if he might faint at any moment. "So, this is... fair—if you can endure pain more than me, it will actually give you some... advantages."

Lin Yu stared at Cold Cicada and said, "That's really unfortunate. I'm not very good at enduring pain... So, your choice was definitely right."

"However, you seem quite confident in your pain tolerance."

"Cold Cicada" chuckled softly, "Of course... because I was very 'weak and sickly' when I was young, and I experienced too much pain... perhaps that's why I was valued by the Deity controls 'pain'... and..."

The next moment, the seemingly weak "Cold Cicada" suddenly moved, its figure rapidly approaching [Azure Sea Sky Dome] and passing through [Azure Sea Sky Dome] without any hindrance!

This did indeed surprise Lin Yu.

"You actually... crossed the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] without my permission?"

Cold Cicada said in a low voice, "I've explained before... because 'Authority' has the natural attribute of moving across worlds... therefore, when I am completely covered by pain... I can also be seen as an extension of 'pain'!"

As he spoke, he moved half a step closer to Lin Yu.

"I admit I underestimated you a bit," the Director. "... Even knowing your relationship with the 'Beast Master,' I never imagined you could get the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord' to work for you so directly... And I never expected the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord to be truly on par with my Big Sister!"

"But... now the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord' is on the other side of this 'barrier'—so our battle now has nothing to do with my Big Sister and your Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord!"

"Now... it's our battle—a battle between 'Tier 3' and 'Tier 2'!"

Cold Cicada spoke loudly, and Lin Yu laughed, "Is that so... You are indeed very clever, but... there is an Error in your deduction, Cold Cicada."

As Lin Yu finished speaking, on the other side of [Azure Sea Sky Dome], the urgent voice of the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord rang out.

"Little Yu —watch out... that spider isn't with me!"

Cold Cicada was stunned upon hearing this. She turned around and saw the black aura surrounding Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord.

He recognized that it was his elder Big Sister using the "Black Lotus" to explore and sense the surroundings—this power, composed of "the Heaven and Earth Malice," would cause any hidden Living Beings to reveal its true form.

When the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord unleashed her Innate Divine Ability, causing the sky-covering Black Lotus to appear, she used black energy again. All Living Beings in the area covered by this Black Lotus would be sensed by her.

However, the current Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord says he has not sensed the presence of the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord...

In addition, there was Spider Silk just now...

In Cold Cicada's view, there was only one place left where the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord was hiding.

That is...

Within this [Azure Sea Sky Dome]!

"Did we fall for their trap?!"

Cold Cicada immediately considered this possibility, but even knowing that she might have to face a terrifying being like the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord without the help of the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord or any other Demon Lord, and fight Great Demon who held the remaining "Destiny"...

Cold Cicada showed no fear or wavering—he immediately stopped his attack on Lin Yu and instead used his "Shadow" Authority to create a large number of shadows, protecting himself while also spreading these shadows within the area covered by [Azure Sea Sky Dome].

"Since the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord is here... I must find her location first!"

Cold Cicada pondered, using the Authority of "Shadow" to conduct a wide-ranging search. At the same time, golden light appeared in his hand—the strange Gu that had previously condensed into a golden butterfly reappeared, swirling around him.

Just as Cold Cicada finished doing everything she could, Lin Yu's voice rang out again.

So... you've got it wrong.

There's no 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord' here either.

Lin Yu's voice rang out. Despite the "pain" that was involuntarily weakening due to the other party's manipulation of the "Shadow" Authority and the Gu worms, he spoke in a low voice.

"From the very beginning, the one who wanted to deal with you and the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord... wasn't the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord. She's not in good condition, and I don't intend to let her fight continuously and damage her foundation... Besides, constantly asking her to take action makes me worry that she'll become too powerful and cause unforeseen complications."

Cold Cicada stared at Lin Yu and asked, "What exactly do you mean?"

Lin Yu laughed, "What I mean is... from the very beginning, the only one you'll be fighting is me."

"From the very beginning, I intended to eliminate you and the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord using my own strength."

As Lin Yu spoke, Cold Cicada frowned. "Although I know you're strong, a mere 'Tier 2'... even if you can take me down, can you really defeat my Big Sister?"

"Don't treat her like an ordinary Demon Lord..."

Lin Yu shook his head. "I never intended to underestimate your Big Sister —that's why I did this splitting and creating the illusion that the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord is outside."

"What I need is just this... a one-on-one opportunity with you."

"Of course, this doesn't mean I underestimate you... Cold Cicada, you're a very strong opponent, so I will go all out."

As Lin Yu finished speaking...

He raised his hand, Cold Cicada suddenly felt an aura of power emanating from all directions around him.

That is the power of "Destiny".

Pure white Spider Silk surged towards him from all sides, as if trying to wrap him up like a cocoon!

"So it really is the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord?!"

Cold Cicada was startled for a moment, but immediately realized...

"No," the Director was telling the truth...

These forces of Destiny truly all originate from the "Director" himself!

"You can actually use the ' Karma Threads Divine Ability too?!"

Cold Cicada exclaimed in surprise, immediately using "Shadow" to protect herself and using the Authority "Shadow" to resist "Destiny".

The pitch-black shadows shut out Karma Threads of cause and effect representing "Destiny," but at that very moment...

Within those "Destiny," another invisible force emerged.

"Using one kind of 'Authority' to cover up another kind of 'Authority' isn't your exclusive right, Cold Cicada..."

As Lin Yu spoke, a notebook with scratches on its cover popped out from the pure white Karma Threads and pierced through the "shadow" protecting Cold Cicada.

Then...

Lin Yu shouted loudly, "Old Zheng, if you're not dead yet, hurry up and make your move!"

Alright.

Old Zheng, using his last bit of Mental Power, pulled Cold Cicada's soul and will away from his body—just as he had pulled the Gu-Heart Soul-Seizing Demon Lord earlier—though only for a fraction of an inch, for a mere instant...

But this is enough for the [Ancient Notebook], for the Authority of "information"!

The "information" Authority of the [Ancient Notebook] instantly absorbed Cold Cicada's soul consciousness into it!

But...

The moment all of this happened, Lin Yu could feel it...

Outside of the Azure Sea Sky Dome, the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord suddenly exuded a murderous aura!

Almost instantly, the Yaomo appeared in front of Lin Yu —this Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord, who had never used "Hand-to-Hand Combat" even when facing Zhu Qiansi, punched [Azure Sea Sky Dome]!

"Buzz--!"

The entire surface of the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] was almost shattered by the shock—however, even so, it still prevented the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord from intruding into it.

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord roared angrily from outside.

"Give me back Little Yu--!"

Lin Yu looked at the angry face opposite him and spoke calmly.

"That's impossible, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord. This is a 'world-class' barrier..."

But...

The next moment, Lin Yu saw Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord's body change—she transformed from a human into a black snake.

Then...

This Black Snake... appeared beside Cold Cicada!