Over the years, Jiang Yun had repeatedly pushed and pulled in his dealings with the Black Bird. Now, those tactics had clearly proved crucial.
"Not bad. Not bad."
The Black Bird finally came back to herself after that brief daze.
Resolve flashed in her eyes. Two flames surged from within her like erupting volcanoes, sending waves of heat rolling in every direction.
As the flames rose, lines of mysterious Sacrificial Script slowly emerged along the Reincarnation Road, as though they had crossed over from ancient times.
The script gave off an eerie aura, stirring the strange Dao Marks in the surrounding space. They gathered along the Black Bird's single foot and flowed into her body.
Fortunately, the Black Bird had imagined a scene like this countless times over the long years.
Now that matters had come to this, all that remained was to see whose will was firmer, whose methods were superior, and who would emerge victorious.
The Black Bird steeled herself. Disregarding the cost, she began drawing on her Origin power to condense a glimmer of fire within her body.
"What's wrong? Why haven't you taught me the method yet?"
Jiang Yun frowned deliberately at the Black Bird, who stood frozen in place. He put on a deeply displeased expression and made as if to leave at once.
He knew she had to be plotting something in secret. He needed to disrupt her rhythm and force her to reveal an opening.
"Since you're ready, let's begin."
The Black Bird's heart tightened when she heard Jiang Yun say he was leaving. She nearly coughed up blood from anger again.
She had only just begun gathering her strength. If Jiang Yun left now, all her efforts would go to waste.
Whatever happened, she had to find a way to keep him