Defeat the Darkness! World Setting-Light!

"Don't recognize me?"

Bai Xuan was a little surprised by the Witch of the Evernight's first words to him.

But he quickly realized that this body was a replica created by the World Illusion. It made sense that she had no memories.

But weren't you sitting on my back just now?

"Ahem!"

Bai Xuan cleared his throat and said, "I'm here for the trial."

"The trial?"

The Witch of the Evernight softly repeated the words, then fell silent.

Her dark-gold eyes rested on Bai Xuan, as though they could pierce his body and see straight into his soul.

Under that eerie scrutiny, Bai Xuan dared not make a rash move.

After all, he had to face the Witch of the Evernight alone!

A B+ difficulty mission was no joke.

Just as the air seemed ready to freeze, the Witch of the Evernight gave a slight nod, as though something had come back to her, and smiled faintly.

"I see. Then—the trial begins."

As soon as she spoke, the dark figure standing beside her took a step toward Bai Xuan.

Only then did Bai Xuan get a clear look at its outline. It was identical to the Witch of the Evernight!

Could this be the mission target—the Shadow of the Witch of the Evernight?

Bai Xuan drew the Cherry Blossom Demon Blade, ready to fight.

But the Witch of the Evernight spoke again, her voice drifting over lightly. "Once you pass the trial, we'll have a proper talk."

With that, she turned and walked back into the Witch's Cottage.

Bai Xuan watched her enter, then took a deep breath and fixed his gaze on the Witch's Shadow before him.

The shadow stood perfectly still, watching him with a faint smile.

There was something monstrous in that gaze, as though it were