In the darkness, countless tiny dark particles swirled around his protective barrier, continuously striking and eroding it. Each impact depleted a fraction of the Soul Power within him.
That powerful aura was now within the darkness, drawing closer and closer. The oppressive pressure weighed on him, making even breathing somewhat labored.
He could clearly sense the Darkness Power flowing faster and faster. The originally scattered dark particles gradually gathered into streams of fine black airflow, circling around him and forming a massive Dark Vortex.
At the center of the vortex was the source of that powerful aura. Lin Taichu slowly opened his eyes. A Soul Power blade condensed once more at his fingertips as he looked toward the vortex's center. Even though he could not see a single figure, he was certain the controller was there.
Lin Taichu slowly retreated, his steps light as he tried not to make the slightest sound. At the same time, he circulated his Soul Power to replenish the strength consumed by the protective barrier.
This was not the time to attack rashly. The other side controlled the Darkness Power and held an absolute advantage. A careless attack would only put him at a disadvantage. Only by finding the opponent's weakness could he win in a single strike.
The Dark Vortex spun faster and faster, while the Darkness Power around it grew increasingly dense. The protective barrier trembled more violently, its glow gradually dimming as fine cracks began to appear across its surface.
Lin Taichu's heart tightened. He hastened his retreat while taking out the Beast Jade he had kept earlier. Holding it in his hand, he poured Soul Power into it. The Beast Jade instantly released a dense aura of a Mutated Beast and shot toward the Dark Vortex.
The moment the Beast Jade's