Myth Beyond Heaven

2481  Divine Souls (2)

Scree—

The Divine Phoenix, its feathers ablaze with a thousand colors, its eyes burning with a fiery intensity, let out a piercing cry that echoed through the heavens.

The Golden Crow, its golden wings outstretched, its body radiating a blinding light, unleashed a torrent of solar flames that scorched the very air.

The Vermilion Bird, its crimson feathers shimmering with a fiery glow, its eyes blazing with a fierce determination, let out a cry that resonated with the power of life and rebirth.

The Azure Dragon, its scales shimmering like a thousand sapphires, its eyes glowing with an ancient wisdom, roared with a voice that shook the heavens, its breath a torrent of azure flames that consumed all darkness.

The Black Turtle, its shell a fortress of impenetrable defense, its eyes radiating a calm serenity, emitted a low hum that resonated with the earth, its presence a symbol of stability and resilience.

The White Tiger, its fur as white as snow, its eyes gleaming with lightnings, roared with a ferocity that chilled the very bones, its claws sharp as blades, its teeth bared in a menacing snarl.

And finally, the Ice Phoenix, her form radiating an icy aura, her eyes shimmering with a gentle light, spread her wings, her feathers a symphony of blue and white, her presence a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.

The seven divine beast souls, their combined power resonating throughout the entire space, their auras merging into a single, overwhelming force, stared down at the Abyssal God Beast, their eyes filled with a mixture of pity and determination.

Lan Hanyu looked at the scene and forgot to breathe. The immense suppression radiated from the seven divine beast souls was beyond anything she had ever encountered. It was far stronger than the last time they combined their power to drive the creatures of chaos out of the Primal Chaos.

"Grrr…" The Abyssal God Beast, its corrupted form trembling, its eyes wide with a mixture of fear and confusion, felt the immense pressure of their combined might bearing down on it. Its spirit shook and began to sway.

Yun Lintian, his voice resonating with the power of the divine beast souls, spoke, his words echoing through the ravaged valley.

"Senior Qi," he called out, his voice filled with a mixture of compassion and authority, "I know you are still in there, trapped within the darkness that has consumed you. I am here to help you, to free you from the clutches of chaos, to restore your noble spirit."

"Roar!" The Abyssal God Beast, its corrupted mind struggling against the remnants of its former self, let out a guttural roar, its voice a mixture of pain and defiance. It lunged towards Yun Lintian, its claws outstretched, its corrupted power surging, its intent to destroy unwavering.

Yun Lintian raised his Heaven Piercing Sword, its golden blade gleaming with a blinding light, its edges humming with the combined power of the divine beast souls and the Great Laws.

With a powerful swing of his sword, he unleashed a torrent of golden energy, a wave of pure light that crashed against the Abyssal God Beast, its corrupted form recoiling from the divine power.

Roar—

The divine beast souls behind Yun Lintian roared in unison, their combined power amplifying his attack, their auras merging with his, creating a symphony of light and sound that shook the very foundations of the Realm of Chaos.

The Abyssal God Beast, its corrupted essence weakening under the onslaught of divine power, stumbled back, its form flickering, its roars turning into whimpers of pain and confusion.

Yun Lintian pressed his advantage, his movements a blur of speed and agility, his swordsmanship a dance of precision and power. He weaved through the Abyssal God Beast's defenses, his attacks relentless, each strike aimed at weakening its corrupted power, at freeing the trapped spirit within.

The divine beast souls, their forms circling around Yun Lintian, unleashed their own powers, their attacks complementing his, their combined might a force that even the corrupted Qilin could not withstand.

At that moment, Yun Lintian knocked the Abyssal God Beast onto the ground and commanded the seven divine souls to completely restrain the Abyssal God Beast in place.

"Roar!!" The Abyssal God Beast roared, struggling to get rid of the restraint but it was futile.

Puff!!

The Heaven Piercing Sword in Yun Lintian's hand flashed, and a long, deep wound appeared on the Abyssal God Beast's belly. With a deep breath, Yun Lintian plunged his hand into the Abyssal God Beast's gaping wound, his fingers sinking into the corrupted flesh.

He felt a surge of chaotic energy, a swirling vortex of darkness that threatened to engulf his very being. But he pressed on, channeling the power of the seven divine beast souls to shield himself from the corrupting influence.

His fingers brushed against something hard and smooth. The Divine Core. It pulsed with a faint golden light, a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness. Yun Lintian grasped the core, his fingers tightening around its smooth surface.

Buzz—

As he channeled the power of chaos, a wave of energy surged through him, a torrent of raw power that threatened to overwhelm him. He gritted his teeth, his body straining under the immense pressure. He could feel the chaotic energy within the Divine Core, swirling and churning, a storm of destruction waiting to be unleashed.

Within the chaos, Yun Lintian also sensed something else, a faint echo of a familiar presence. A spark of Qi Gang's spirit, trapped within the corrupted core.

Hope surged through Yun Lintian. He could save Qi Gang. He could free him from the clutches of chaos and restore his noble spirit.

Yun Lintian focused his power, channeling the power of chaos within the Divine Core. He began to slowly purify the corrupted energy, his divine energy acting like a cleansing flame, burning away the darkness.

"Hmm?"

As Yun Lintian purified the core, he felt a sudden shift, a tremor that ran through the Abyssal God Beast's body. A wave of terror washed over him, a primal fear that resonated deep within his soul.

He looked up, his expression changed slightly. The golden light within the Divine Core was growing brighter, pulsing with an intense energy. He could sense a powerful trigger within, a time-based mechanism that was about to activate.

If he continued to purify the Divine Core, the trigger would activate, releasing a surge of temporal energy that would completely erase Qi Gang's spirit from existence…