With unparalleled talent, she became nothing more than a plaything, a furnace for others to exploit. What kind of entanglement exists between Hong Die and Wang Lin?
Nineteen years after severing one of Hong Die’s arms in the Celestial Realm, Wang Lin faces her again. How terrifying has Hong Die become during these years? Even Wang Lin’s renowned Heavenly Tribulation power proves ineffective against her.
Since returning from the Celestial Realm, Hong Die has dedicated herself to relentless cultivation, while Zhuque Kingdom tirelessly sought Wang Lin’s whereabouts. Eventually, they located him in a small valley on the Chu Kingdom’s border and delivered a challenge to battle.
After ten years, Wang Lin, having reached the mid-phase of the Spirit Transformation stage, decided to accept the duel.
On the day of the battle, the Zhuque Kingdom’s altar was abuzz with activity. Practitioners from various kingdoms gathered, anticipating this climactic showdown declared a decade ago.
Though both Hong Die and Wang Lin were Spirit Transformation cultivators, their backgrounds were worlds apart. Hong Die, the pride of the Snow Territory Kingdom, was considered the most likely candidate to reach the pinnacle of cultivation within a century. Meanwhile, Wang Lin had risen from obscurity, severing Hong Die’s arm in a fateful battle, earning legendary status.
As Hong Die stood on the right side of the altar, dressed elegantly but with a conspicuous empty sleeve, her eyes burned with deep hatred. Her defeat in the Celestial Realm years ago left her humiliated and stagnated in cultivation. Only by defeating Wang Lin could she regain her pride.
Around the altar, envoys from various kingdoms sat solemnly. At the center stood Gongsun Po, an elder who served as the judge for this duel.
Once preparations were complete, Gongsun Po cast a spell, opening a portal of light that transported Wang Lin and Hong Die to the battlefield.
Inside the portal lay a desolate mountain range, shrouded in twilight. The silence was soon shattered by Hong Die, descending with icy might that condensed into a ten-meter-tall frost giant. The giant’s thunderous punch hurtled toward Wang Lin, who swiftly retreated and unleashed a counterattack with his black whip. The clash of forces sent shockwaves echoing throughout the terrain.
Hong Die remained calm, her attacks precise and unrelenting. She summoned a rose petal that transformed into a massive net aimed at Wang Lin. However, he skillfully retrieved his whip and countered with the Celestial Sword, slashing through the trap.
Yet, Hong Die had set an ambush with nine blood-red swords, forming a deadly formation in tandem with the frost giant. Wang Lin found himself cornered, forced to rely on his spirit tools to fend off relentless assaults.
Suffering injuries, Wang Lin decided to summon his Heavenly Tribulation power. With a single gesture, storm clouds gathered, and a bolt of lightning struck toward Hong Die. Despite her defenses of nine swords, the lightning shattered through, forcing her to merge with the frost giant for protection.
The battle intensified, with Hong Die employing her ultimate techniques and Wang Lin countering with resourceful strategies. Both pushed themselves to the brink, each determined to emerge victorious.
As their confrontation reached its peak, external forces intervened. Gongsun Po declared Wang Lin the victor and Zhuque Kingdom’s new outer disciple. Despite his victory, Wang Lin’s animosity toward Hong Die persisted.
The story doesn’t end there, as greater conspiracies and betrayals unfold in the shadows. Three days later, Hong Die, vulnerable from her injuries, faced an even deadlier threat—not from Wang Lin, but from her own comrade, who sought to devour her power and essence.
This epic tale of vengeance, ambition, and sacrifice takes many twists and turns. Stay tuned for more episodes as we uncover the fate of Hong Die and Wang Lin.