Lin Yu: As expected of a famous writer, the lines she comes up with really are useful

The moment Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord appeared, Lin Yu understood what was going on.

"I see... Cold Cicada, you and this Snake Yaoguai are indeed quite closely connected!"

Although [Azure Sea Sky Dome] has properties similar to a "world barrier," capable of preventing Living Beings and the will of Other Worlds from entering it, it seems that the only way to enter is by using the "Authority" characteristic of World-Crossing, or by using a particularly outrageous and targeted [Item] like [Limit Breaking Jade].

But...

The appearance of Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord, while not belonging to either of the above two methods, is still "reasonable".

Because her appearance doesn't even qualify as "crossing" a barrier.

At this moment, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord was standing right in front of him, so Lin Yu could clearly sense that... although Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord's soul and "Cold Cicada's" soul were two different independent entities.

However, there seems to be some kind of mysterious connection between their souls—it seems that on some level, their souls can be regarded as one.

It's likely that some kind of Secret Technique has "deeply bound" their souls together.

Lin Yu wasn't sure of "Cold Cicada's " purpose in doing this. Perhaps it was some kind of "Resurrection Means" he had planned, perhaps it was a way to increase his strength, perhaps he did it to prevent this situation from happening today, or perhaps he simply had such a deep bond with the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord that he chose to use this method to prove their relationship...

But no matter what...

At this moment, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord could indeed, based on the fact that "Cold Cicada" was inside [Azure Sea Sky Dome], reveal his true form, relinquish a portion of his power, and conceal his True Essence aura, thereby directly crossing the barrier and arriving beside "Cold Cicada"!

At the same time...

It was precisely because of the deep connection between their souls that, after Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord appeared inside [Azure Sea Sky Dome], he could even...

They forcefully dragged the soul of "Cold Cicada," which had already been absorbed into the [Ancient Notebook], back from the sealed "information" Authority!

Because the "information" Authority cannot currently unleash its full power, and because Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord is blessed by the "Heavenly Dao" of the Prison Mountain Realm, possessing an extremely high Soul Status, her all-out attack...

Cold Cicada's soul did indeed return to normal at that moment!

As if in a blink of an eye, Cold Cicada immediately regained her clear vision and lucid mind.

He looked at Lin Yu in front of him and exclaimed, "Incredible, incredible... 'Ocean', 'Destiny'... Now it's the third Authority!"

"Whether you borrowed it or used some other means, to be able to use three 'Authority' at the 'Tier 2' —that's really outrageous."

"It's all thanks to you, Big Sister... If Big Sister hadn't been so well-prepared, I'm afraid I would have been defeated by you today."

Lin Yu looked at Cold Cicada in front of him, quite calmly.

Everyone who sees themselves playing their trump card can't help but marvel at how much "Authority" they wield.

Even Lin Yu himself, when he looked at himself honestly, felt that he was indeed very lucky in this regard.

Therefore...

Even though "Cold Cicada" used Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord to break his technique, Lin Yu didn't show much emotion.

"Is that so... To be honest, I've already achieved my goal."

Lin Yu looked at "Cold Cicada" and reached out to retrieve the [Ancient Notebook] that had been entangled in Spider Silk.

Cold Cicada narrowed her eyes. "What does this mean?"

"Actually, I didn't intend to kill you here or trap your soul or anything like that. I have no need to defeat you," Lin Yu, shaking the [Ancient Notebook] in his hand. "Although it was unexpected that your Big Sister rescued you... but that one moment was enough."

"Admittedly, if I could actually trap your soul for a little longer, or cut off a fragment of your soul, it would indeed be a great help to me, but... those are all 'extra benefits' to me."

"Although the Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord over there could 'rescue' your soul immediately, my plan originally included a high 'margin for error'—just leaving some 'fresh soul essence' with me for that brief moment was enough."

"There's even some extra information here—because your Big Sister left behind some 'soul aura' while saving you, and it's been recorded."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yu opened the [Ancient Notebook].

Cold Cicada frowned slightly. Although he didn't know what Lin Yu was planning to do, he could tell from Lin Yu's tone that he wasn't bluffing.

"Big Sister..."

But...

Before Cold Cicada could even warn Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord to take action again, and before she herself could unleash any of her abilities...

He suddenly felt a moment of mental confusion.

In his final moments, he saw Lin Yu wrap the "Karma Threads" around the open [Ancient Notebook]!

Then...

When Cold Cicada opened her eyes again, she found herself in...

In the Real World!

I was standing on my familiar Street, with tall, lush Street Trees on both sides casting dappled shadows.

Cold Cicada paused for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.

"This is... an illusion?"

Beside Cold Cicada, a familiar voice rang out.

"Little Yu, to be precise, this is the 'Karma Threads Illusion' constructed by the Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord's Innate Divine Ability, 'Karma Threads'."

"This is... an illusion created by your 'Karma' and the past."

Cold Cicada looked to her side, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord was standing—however, her ancient and grand floor-length black Black Dress, which resembled that worn during Festival, had been replaced with a simple Black Dress.

"My past... But Big Sister, your attire is very strange; it doesn't seem to be composed of 'Karma.'"

Cold Cicada frowned and said.

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord shook his head. "I don't know what kind of anomaly has occurred... That guy's methods are too complicated and unpredictable..."

"However, we'd better figure out a way to get out of this predicament."

Just as Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord finished speaking, Lin Yu's voice rang out.

"There's no need to be in such a hurry, you two... at least you shouldn't be, Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord."

"This is the world you've always longed to come to... the world where your dear brother lives."

Lin Yu pushed open the door of a small shop on the street, looked at Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord and Cold Cicada, and said with a smile.

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord immediately became alert and asked, "What... do you want to do?"

She stepped forward, intending to shield Cold Cicada behind her.

However, Cold Cicada stopped Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord's movements and maintained his original position.

He stared at Lin Yu for a long time before speaking, "It's 'Desire'... In order to pull my and my Big Sister's souls in at the same time, you added 'Desire'."

"Because this is what my Big Sister wanted— Big Sister always wanted to be a part of my past, which is why she's here."

Lin Yu crossed his arms. "Smart... no wonder you're Chosen of God, you're really sharp."

Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord frowned. "Desire? You created this illusion by mixing the Innate Divine Ability of two Demon Lords... Compared to the 'Karma Threads Illusion,' your illusion will be much weaker."

"Little Yu... perhaps we don't need to worry too much anymore, because the most powerful aspect of the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord's' 'Karma Threads Illusion' lies in the 'modification' she creates within the illusion. It can directly overwrite your real 'past' through 'Karma,' essentially creating 'real consequences' to a certain extent by 'modifying past causes.' After the illusion ends, it will also affect you in reality, in the present moment..."

"However, if 'Desire' is mixed into this illusion, he will be unable to make changes at the 'Karma level'."

Upon hearing Sun-Disc Moon-Melting Saint Lord's words, Lin Yu proactively added, "That's right... However, even without the infiltration of 'Desire,' I wouldn't have been able to influence or interfere anyway."

"After all... I didn't use normal 'methods' to drag you two into this 'Karma Threads Illusion' —I forcibly activated it using your remaining 'soul aura'... In other words, this 'Karma Threads Illusion' was originally a simplified version with only 'viewing' privileges, and it doesn't possess the full power of the true 'Karma Threads Divine Ability'."

Lin Yu said frankly.

Cold Cicada also sensed that Lin Yu's words were true. He looked at Lin Yu, somewhat puzzled. "So... what's the benefit of voluntarily telling us information that you can't use to harm us, but can only glimpse a trace of my past?"

"You're not hoping that this kind of goodwill will make me reconcile with you, are you?"

Lin Yu shook his head upon hearing Cold Cicada's words. "Of course not, it's just... I think spying on you might be more effective than actually harming your soul."

Lin Yu said, looking at Cold Cicada: "After all... you seem to value your privacy a lot, so—let me see what you're hiding?"

"Do you have cherished family members in real life, or is there some other secret?"

"To be honest, as an 'Actor,' I really enjoy observing someone like you who is unique and has the charisma to play 'special roles'!"

"From now on... once I know what you're up to in the real world, I will keep an eye on you."

Lin Yu said with a smile.

And indeed...

After Lin Yu finished speaking, he could feel that the aura emanating from Cold Cicada opposite him had become extremely terrifying.

As someone who also has many secrets he wants to hide, Lin Yu knows all too well... the disgusting feeling of being deliberately targeted.

Lin Yu has been annoyed by this feeling ever since he was evaluated by the "Psychology Society".

After encountering a certain self-absorbed "Writer" Miss, Lin Yu understood even more how disgusting this situation was.

So...

After referencing Zuo Xi's declaration to himself, Lin Yu also successfully designed...

The lines that could make this seemingly serene "Cold Cicada" reveal her true Killing Intent.

Although Cold Cicada has shown hostility since their first meeting, it seems more like an "opposition" based on objective reasons and certain stances.

And now...

Lin Yu could sense it.

"Cold Cicada" must now genuinely want to kill itself.