Myth Beyond Heaven

Chapter 2604: Merciless (4)



Mo Xie paused, his breathing labored but his voice steady. "Yao Huang's orders were clear: destroy your heart. Break your spirit. He believed that if he could kill those you loved, if he could shatter your resolve, you would fall. He thought it would be easy. But he underestimated you, just as he underestimates everyone. He is blind to the true nature of power, blind to the strength that comes not just from the legacy of the Primordial God but also from his own perseverance."

Yun Lintian's expression remained cold, but his grip on the Heaven Piercing Sword tightened. The chaotic energy around him pulsed faintly, a silent reminder of the power he wielded. He said nothing, allowing Mo Xie to continue.

"Yao Huang is a fool," Mo Xie spat, his voice filled with venom. "He thinks he can control the void, manipulate the forces of Chaos, but he does not understand them. He uses the God of Darkness' power like a child playing with fire, unaware of the inferno he is courting. The Lord of Chaos tolerates him because he is useful, but make no mistake-he is expendable. And when the time comes, the Lord of Chaos will discard him without a second thought."

Mo Xie's gaze shifted to Yun Lintian, his single eye filled with a mixture of fear and respect. "You, on the other hand... you are different. You understand the true nature of power. You have faced the void, embraced Chaos, and emerged stronger. That is why Yao Huang fears you. That is why he sought to destroy you through underhanded means rather than facing you directly. He knows he cannot defeat you in a fair fight."

Yun Lintian's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained silent. His mind was racing, piecing together the information Mo Xie had revealed.

The impression Yao Huang gave him when he first met him back in the Devil Valley was quite deep. Yao Huang at that time seemed to be extremely resourceful and possessed a deep mind. However, as Yun Lintian grew, he began to see Yao Huang's true nature clearly. It was as Mo Xie had just said: his mind was indeed shallow.

"Why did you follow his orders?" Yun Lintian asked, his voice cold and demanding. "If you hold him in such contempt, why serve him?"

Mo Xie's expression darkened, his single eye flickering with a mixture of anger and resignation. "I had no choice," he admitted, his voice low and bitter. "The Lord of Chaos restored my power, but he also bound me to his will. I could not defy him directly. And Yao Huang... he was the Lord of Chaos' chosen instrument. To disobey him was to defy the Lord of Chaos himself. I may despise Yao Huang, but I am not foolish enough to challenge the one who holds my leash."

Yun Lintian's gaze remained steady, his expression unreadable. "And now?" he asked, his voice like ice. "What stops you from defying him now?"

Mo Xie let out a hollow laugh, the sound devoid of humor. "Now? Now I am broken. My power is a shadow of what it once was, and my life is in your hands. I have no illusions about my fate, Yun Lintian. But if my death can serve a purpose, if it can bring down Yao Huang and weaken the Lord of Chaos, then so be it. I may have been a pawn, but even a pawn can checkmate a king."

Yun Lintian studied Mo Xie for a long moment, his eyes piercing through the Ancient Devil God's defenses. He could sense the truth in Mo Xie's words, the desperation of a being who had lost everything and now sought redemption in the only way he knew how.

"What do you know about the God of Fate?" Yun Lintian asked, his voice cold and demanding. His grip on the Heaven Piercing Sword tightened, the chaotic energy around him pulsing faintly, as if responding to his will.

Mo Xie's single eye flickered with a mixture of fear and respect. He hesitated for a moment, as if weighing his words carefully, before finally speaking. "The God of Fate... Yun Tianming... he is one of the most mysterious Primordial Gods. His true nature and intentions remain shrouded in secrecy. But there is one thing I know for certain-his predictions of fate have never failed. Not once."

Yun Lintian's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained silent, allowing Mo Xie to continue.

"Yun Tianming's power is not just about foreseeing the future," Mo Xie explained, his voice growing weaker but still steady. "It is about shaping it. He weaves the threads of destiny, guiding events to unfold according to his will. And once he has set a fate in motion, it is impossible to stop. That is why, even though I have killed Yun Tian-your predecessor-in countless life cycles, he always returns. His fate cannot be eradicated. It can only be delayed." Mo Xie's gaze shifted to Yun Lintian, his single eye filled with a mixture of awe and resignation. "When I first learned of Yun Tianming's plan, I thought I could defy it. I thought I could break the cycle, destroy the inheritor of the God of Fate, and claim victory over destiny itself. But I was wrong. No matter how many times I killed Yun Tian, no matter how many times I thought I had succeeded, he always came back. His fate was unshakable. And now... you are his successor. You are the one destined to fulfill his plan."

Yun Lintian's expression remained cold, but his mind was racing. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly coming together, but the picture they formed was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

He stared at Mo Xie coldly and asked, "Do you want to live?"

Mo Xie suddenly laughed upon hearing this. "Haha. Even if I want to live, I don't seem to have a choice here. Moreover, I no longer have any value."

Yun Lintian raised his brow slightly, as he was quite surprised by Mo Xie's honesty.

Mo Xie looked at him with a smile. "To tell you the truth, I'm tired... I'm tired of living such a pathetic life. If I could go back, I would rather die than agree to the Lord of Chaos' offer."

He paused for a moment and said, "The place where I took the Azure World from is within the heart of the Ancient Devil God Realm. When you go out, you will definitely find Yao Huang's hideout... Thank you for allowing me to leave with dignity."

Buzz-

Suddenly, Mo Xie's body began to burn with a black flame and slowly disintegrated...