Lin Taichu's gaze was like blazing torches as he stared fixedly at the Spirit Embryo Ancestor's soul body emerging from the ruins. He snorted coldly. "You? You think you can drag me down with you? What a foolish dream!"
The Spirit Embryo Ancestor's soul body let out a sinister laugh. "Lin Taichu, don't celebrate too soon. Today will be your death day. Even if my soul scatters and vanishes, I'll make you pay a terrible price!"
As he spoke, his hands rapidly formed seals while he chanted under his breath.
The surrounding space began to warp, and countless black threads surged out of the void, winding toward Lin Taichu. The threads carried a thick stench of decay. Wherever they passed, the air seemed to corrode, emitting sizzling sounds.
Lin Taichu's expression turned grave. He knew that although the Spirit Embryo Ancestor's soul body was injured, its final desperate counterattack would surely be vicious. He swiftly circulated his spiritual power, forming a spiritual barrier before him to block the black threads' assault.
"Hmph, these petty tricks are useless against me!" Lin Taichu said coldly.
Seeing this, the Spirit Embryo Ancestor's eyes flashed with resentment. He shouted, "Is that so? Then try this!"
The moment his words fell, the black threads suddenly accelerated and intertwined, forming a massive black net that descended upon Lin Taichu. The net radiated a powerful suction force, attempting to trap him within it.
Lin Taichu flashed away, trying to evade the black net. However, it seemed capable of tracking him and followed close behind. His heart sank as he realized he could not keep dodging so passively.
He reached into his robes and drew a treasure sword glowing blue—the spiritual treasure he had acquired from ancient ruins before.
"Break!" Lin Taichu shouted, swinging the sword at the