Body and mind in desire, red plum blossoms in snow

In pursuit of efficiency, the "Diviner" did not even choose to shut down the Formation normally, but instead chose to "detonate" his own Formation directly.

As it turned out, his choice was correct.

Even if one chose to detonate the Formation the instant they crossed Formation, before the passage formed by the Formation closed and collapsed...

Jian Cunyi's sword energy still managed to penetrate through, slashing fiercely into the space, creating a huge slash mark and surging spiritual energy.

"That was a truly formidable sword strike," the Diviner, rising from the Wooden Boat, which, though not small, lay aground near the sixteen stone tablets. "But... thankfully, I was quick enough."

"To be honest... I spent a long time setting up this Formation, and used up a lot of precious materials and Talismans... tsk, but it's not a pity, after all, if I don't destroy it, there's a risk that Brother Jian might break the Formation and come directly here."

Diviner spoke, he turned with a smile to Lin Yu, and then to Lin Yu Qin Siyu behind him.

Although his eyes were still bloodshot and tightly closed, Lin Yu seemed to be able to sense the Diviner's gaze.

In fact, without the distraction of the Diviner's seemingly gentle, amber-colored Phoenix Eyes, Lin Yu could sense things even more clearly...

The malice emanating from the Diviner's "vision".

He openly scrutinized and coveted me, openly displaying his Killing Intent and disgust.

"However... although Brother Jian couldn't get here through this Formation, he's probably already on his way—I still don't have much time for idle chatter."

"So, let's begin."

Diviner spoke, his "Heart Domain" opened once more.

Then, in the next instant...

"Crackling sound!"

The sound of the Compass spinning filled the air.

Lin Yu's expression changed slightly. "Damn it, wasn't this Compass broken?!"

"[Gold Seeker] isn't so easily shattered. What Brother Cunyi just destroyed was only Projection. Although it will affect [Gold Seeker]—after all, it takes a long time to condense a Projection —but... anyway, you're not Brother Cunyi, so even if you release your true form, there's no danger."

Diviner spoke, his enormous Red Gold Compass began to spin.

He raised his hand high, and then...

"Snap!"

A bolt of Thunder Art was released from his hand, and the "Zhen" position in the Compass surged with enormous energy, instantly elevating this originally "Palm Thunder" level spell to a terrifying level.

The bluish-white lightning bolts, like giant serpents, lunged towards Lin Yu's position, and at this critical moment...

Lin Yu once again opened [Azure Sea Sky Dome]!

Although the attack was terrifying enough, [Azure Sea Sky Dome] could withstand any attack that couldn't "World-Crossing barrier".

The Diviner looked at Lin Yu's method with surprise—although "Cold Cicada" had already seen it before, it was still new to the Diviner.

Just a minute ago, he was fighting to the death with the Feng Shui Master at the Duxuan Sect Xuan Sect. Although he had previously sent a wisp of his will into the Karma Threads Illusion created by Cold Cicada's past, he clearly had no opportunity to exchange information with Cold Cicada.

"Impressive... This defensive technique explains why you're so confident!"

"However, relying on this method to stall until Brother Cunyi arrives is probably not enough..."

The Diviner spoke, then moved the Compass behind him.

In order to cross this barrier, the "Cold Cicada" must bestow upon itself the Two Authorities of pain and shadow.

While the Diviner possesses [Fragment of Fate], he clearly doesn't need to traverse the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] in this way.

The Diviner vanished the instant the Compass began to turn.

The Compass [Item] used by Diviner inherently possesses a similar "World-Crossing" characteristic.

At the same time, when the compass is open, the Diviner can also use Compass to perform "Daoist Arts" to achieve rapid movement similar to "teleportation".

But these two functions alone are not enough for Diviner to transcend the [Azure Sea Sky Dome].

But...

The current Diviner is still in a state of having their "Heart Domain" opened.

After the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] opened, it divided the space into "Inside the Azure Sea Sky Dome" and "Outside the Azure Sea Sky Dome".

The Diviner, using his "Heart Domain" effect, determined his landing point, which was almost certain to fall "outside the Azure Sea Sky Dome"...

The changes were made within "Azure Sea Sky Dome".

The next moment, the figure of the Diviner appeared inside the [Azure Sea Sky Dome].

He even stood between Lin Yu and Qin Siyu.

"Director... Last time you escaped from me with a girl, wasn't your name 'Robin'?"

"The way you brought her back to life just now was truly spectacular... I admire you very much."

"But at this moment, what other options do you have?"

Diviner spoke, he reached out and grabbed Qin Siyu by the throat.

Although Qin Siyu tried to dodge, several golden rays burst forth from the Long Banner behind the Diviner, firmly holding Qin Siyu in place.

"I told you, I would kill her again, right in front of you."

The Diviner's tone revealed an undisguised ferocity, a rare occurrence for him.

His fingers tightened, and Qin Siyu's neck instantly made a cracking sound as the bones were compressed.

But the moment that sound was heard...

Lin Yu looked at the "Diviner" and once again showed a relieved expression.

"Finally... I fell for it."

Even though Qin Siyu was about to be strangled to death, Lin Yu still felt genuinely relieved.

Because...

Although this [Azure Sea Sky Dome] is currently being used as a "defense" measure, its primary function remains...

Bearing the Authority the "Ocean".

And also a temporary abode for the "God of Desire".

Although Jian Cunyi could no longer pass through that Formation passage, but...

The God of Desire, as Lin Yu's [Item] and [Strange Desire Doll], can return to Lin Yu's [Item Space] at any time and can appear inside this [Azure Sea Sky Dome] at any time!

Now...

Golden light suddenly appeared from the water curtain, and the figure of the God of Desire, with three holes in his body and a somewhat weakened aura, emerged.

Despite being weak...

But the Desire Golden Light emanating from Him shone even brighter than before.

"You Blasphemy mortal... You seemed quite arrogant in the Venue you had set up!"

On the head of the heart-shaped pillow, the black, knitted eyebrows of the God of Desire are almost raised, expressing His anger.

"Now, it's my turn to shine!"

The God of Desire growled and raised one hand.

Behind Him, brilliant golden light and Desire coalesced into a giant hand, which slammed down heavily in the direction of the Diviner!

A surge of Desire cleansed the "Diviner's" soul, almost completely seizing his consciousness.

Although the Diviner wasn't significantly affected by the power of "Desire" during his previous battles within the Duxuan Sect Desire, even when facing two opponents simultaneously— Jian Cunyi and the God of Desire —...

However, this does not mean that Diviner are not influenced by the Authority "Desire".

He was not a person who was free from worldly desires.

In a sense, Diviner can even be said to have a considerable number of Desire and be easily influenced by Desire.

However, in the previous battles, the methods that the God of Desire used were actually resolved or avoided by the diviner because the Diviner attached great importance to "Desire".

And right now...

With no way to avoid it, the Diviner was directly impacted by the power of "Desire" on his soul.

All the Desire buried deep in his heart suddenly surfaced.

"Money! Money! Money! Ah Jing... do you really want that much money?!"

"Xiao Leng, is getting ahead really that important to you?"

"Brother Jing, I don't think this can go on... This isn't a solution."

"You have to have a conscience, Xiaojing—if you continue like this, you'll get your comeuppance sooner or later!"

"Brother Leng Jing, are you doing all this just because you crave power? Why go to such lengths!"

"Diviner... you will die a horrible death."

Images flashed before the Diviner's eyes, and insults and accusations echoed in his ears. The disappointed voices and resentful curses made even the Leng Jing unable to distinguish whether these were images of his own Desire or a pang of conscience.

No, actually it's not that hard to tell, since I have no conscience.

Under the influence of "Desire," what Leng Jing saw were scenes of being condemned, blamed, and cursed by everyone, not because he was a masochist by nature and liked being pointed at and scolded.

Only...

"In the past, the moments in my life when my Desire were most fulfilled were always accompanied by harming others..."

He smiled Leng Jing.

Accompanying the scolding was the real financial gain, enough to allow one to live a materially luxurious lifestyle.

Accompanying the questioning is a tangible reputation—although some have seen through parts of their true nature, those are insignificant people; most... remain completely unaware of their own deception.

Along with the curse came a real increase in strength... After acquiring money, status, and fame, he thought he had nothing left to pursue, but then he unexpectedly discovered...

"Death game"

Or rather, he was discovered by this "Death game".

Thus, the allure of extraordinary power, personal strength, and elevated life level... the temptations of Becoming a God, controlling the Destiny of others, and achieving immortality were once again presented.

Everything was perfect for the Leng Jing "Diviner".

His Desire will not cease, his ambitions will not rest.

At the core of one's soul, Desire is the one thing that is never lacking.

"But... if you think that this will make me easily Domination and disturbed by 'Desire,' then you are wrong."

The Diviner murmured, then looked up, took out a clean, snow-white handkerchief from his pocket, and gently wiped the blood around his eyes.

"I chose Desire and Domination Desire myself."

Therefore, the illusion of 'Desire' cannot trap me.

As he spoke, he threw the blood-stained handkerchief on the ground.

The drops of blood resembled plum blossoms blooming on Snowfield.