Myth Beyond Heaven



2229 Recruitment

A fierce battle ensued, the two figures locked in a whirlwind of sword strikes and parries. The woman's movements were a blur of motion, her sword dancing with a grace and precision that belied her petite frame.

The burly man, on the other hand, was all brute force and aggression. He swung his sword with wild abandon, his attacks lacking finesse but making up for it in sheer power.

The battle raged on, the two figures moving so fast that they were barely visible to the naked eye. The onlookers watched in breathless anticipation, their hearts pounding with excitement. Suddenly, the woman's sword pierced through the burly man's defenses, its tip grazing his chest. A trickle of blood appeared, staining his armor.

The burly man staggered back, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. He had been defeated, and by a woman no less.

The woman lowered her sword, her eyes cold and impassive. "Next time," she said, her voice as sharp as her blade, "think twice before accusing someone of theft."

With that, she turned and walked away, leaving the burly man to nurse his wounds and his bruised ego.

As the fight concluded, the crowd dispersed with a flurry of movement.

Yun Lintian couldn't help but notice that neither combatant unleashed their full potential - perhaps twenty percent at most. Their restraint suggested a desire to avoid escalating the situation, hinting at a deeper power structure within the black ark. This wasn't a mere den of scoundrels as he'd initially assumed.

Despite the intrigue, Yun Lintian harbored no desire to delve deeper. A peaceful month on this vessel would be a welcome respite.

Yun Lintian paid no attention to the crowd further and continued to look at the vast cosmos. The burly man, his face contorted with a terrifying grimace, lumbered back to his cabin. The simmering rage in his eyes left no doubt - revenge was brewing.

The burly man slunk back to his cabin, a dark cloud hanging over his humiliated form. A voice, laced with mockery, cut through the air. "Kicked an iron plate this time, huh?"

The man with a jagged scar across his face regarded the burly man with a cruel amusement. The burly man shot him a withering glare. "Get lost."

The scarred man chuckled, a sound devoid of humor. "Tiny target," he mused, his gaze flickering towards the silver-haired woman. "There's a more promising quarry"

A frown creased the burly man's brow. "Her background is likely no ordinary one," he rumbled. "Her presence on this vessel raises questions.

"All the better," the scarred man said, a predatory glint in his eyes. "Speaking of prospects, I just received a new assignment."

The burly man's expression shifted, a flicker of something akin to fear crossing his features. "Do you mean...?" he inquired in a hushed tone.

The scarred man licked his lips, a gruesome gesture that laid bare his avarice. "The reward is hefty this time."

A surge of excitement coursed through the burly man. He clenched his fists, his gaze hardening as it settled on the petite woman. "She'll regret defying me."

The scarred man let out a chilling chuckle and turned towards the dimly lit entrance of the basement, the burly man trailing after him like a hungry wolf.

On the deck, the petite woman's brow furrowed deeply as she watched the burly man. It was clear he wasn't about to let this go. This was quite troublesome.

A cold, disembodied voice echoed in the petite woman's mind, "Heavenly Dragon Sword Monastery?"

Startled, she cast a subtle glance towards the silver-haired woman standing composed in the distance. "Silverfrost Sword Pavilion?" she queried, her voice barely above a whisper. "Why are you here?"

The silver-haired woman remained impassive, her response clipped. "Your concealment technique harbors a significant flaw. At least three individuals have pierced through your sword intent."

The petite woman's eyes darted around, a flicker of worry crossing her features. Her gaze landed briefly on the imposing figure of the muscular man in black before sweeping through the crowd. The identity of the third person eluded her.

"The man in white over there, the silver-haired woman clarified, her voice devoid of emotion. Following the silver-haired woman's direction, the petite woman finally spotted the target - Yun Lintian.

"Him?" she asked, disbelief tinging her voice.

"There's no one on this vessel who could challenge him," the silver-haired woman stated calmly, a spark of curiosity flickering in her eyes.

The petite woman was surprised. However, she no longer doubted the silver-haired woman's words.

"I'm Long Jingxia," the petite woman introduced herself gently. "Why did you choose this particular route?"

"Gu Bingning," the silver-haired woman replied curtly. "Our goals likely converge."

"Gu Bingning? The Solitary Sword Heart Gu Bingning?" Long Jingxia, a flicker of surprise crossing her features.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Gu Bingning offered no response, her silence a powerful statement.

Long Jingxia shifted her gaze to the black-robed figure. "That would be Thousand Skulls Valley's Huang Ba, wouldn't it?"

The man's head snapped towards her, a thin smile twisting his lips. Yet, sent shivers down Long Jingxia's spine - a predatory grin promising a slow, agonizing demise. She quickly averted

her eyes.

"Perhaps collaboration between us is possible" Long Jingxia suggested.

"Our plans appear to have gone awry. Venerable Darkness seems to be on board, Gu Bingning stated calmly. a shadow of concern flickering in her eves.

"Venerable Darkness? Why would he be here?" Long Jingxia's brow furrowed deeply. This unexpected development effectively stalled her mission.

"Likely a coincidence. Ile's just returned from the Eternal Darkness Grotto," Gu Bingning explained, her gaze flitting towards Yun Lintian. "Unless we can bring him in, our objectives here are likely forfeit."

"Do you know his affiliation?" Long Jingxia inquired, curiosity piqued.

"Unknown. His aura... I've never encountered before," Gu Bingning admitted honestly.

Her eyes shimmered with a silver glint - a manifestation of her unique ability to perceive auras. Yun Lintian's, however, defied comprehension. It was a gentle yet profound energy, a deep well that threatened to swallow her whole with a single glance.

"Then how do we recruit him?" Long Jingxia shook her head, the situation seemingly hopeless.

"Perhaps you could attempt it," Gu Bingning suggested coolly.

"Me? Why not you?" Long Jingxia scoffed. "Surely your beauty could be more persuasive."

Gu Bingning's lips remained sealed, a silent response that spoke volumes.

Long Jingxia let out a helpless sigh. With a heavy heart, she approached Yun Lintian.

Just as she was about to initiate conversation, his voice cut through the air, surprisingly direct. "Whatever message you have, keep it to yourself. I'm not interested."

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