On the planet Xiaoyun, dark flames danced.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire stood before Ye Ling, its sword held in reverse and pressed against Ye Ling’s neck, drawing a line of blood.
Ye Ling glanced at the sword that had nearly severed his neck, cold sweat trickling down his cheek. He let out a long sigh and smiled at the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, "It seems... you still can't bear to part with me, your host."
He had gambled correctly.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire still retained a sliver of consciousness, and that residual consciousness was the key to his victory!
Seeing a struggle reappear on the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's face, it gritted its teeth and said, "You wretched, wretched brat, are you seeking death? Do you really think I won't kill you?"
Ignoring the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, Ye Ling immediately grabbed its wrist and said quickly, "I only know that I can't let you continue in this muddled state. If you want to recover your strength, surely you don't want to be reduced to a mere beast?"
"I will help you regain your sanity!"
Ye Ling spoke rapidly, golden runes illuminating his palm, and then a multitude of runes spread across the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's body.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire struggled to suppress its killing intent. It glanced at the golden runes covering its body and asked Ye Ling, "Little... little brat? What are you trying to do?"
Ye Ling said, "These runes are the power created by the God of Creation. Perhaps my spiritual energy is not enough to activate these runes to seal you in your current state, but you might be able to do it yourself."
"Infuse your own power into those runes and seal yourself!"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire laughed, "Seal myself? Kid, are you insane? Am I that kind of person? Doing this is incredibly stupid, you know that?"
Ye Ling retorted impatiently, "It's not like you haven't done stupid things before. Just tell me, are you going to seal it or not?"
Ye Ling's question caused the World-Destroying Spirit Fire to pause. It then said, "Seal... I'll seal it. I never expected you, brat, to chase after me at a time like this."
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire had thought that after parting ways with Ye Ling, it would wander alone in the outer realms, killing wherever it went, and eventually be subdued by a powerful being, ending its sinful life.
It had accepted this fate when it decided to help Ye Ling deal with Gui Que.
It never imagined that this reckless, foolish kid Ye Ling would actually chase after it and come up with such a foolish plan!
What was even more outrageous was that Ye Ling's plan actually worked!
The reason the World-Destroying Spirit Fire couldn't control its nature was that its strength had expanded too rapidly, and its current consciousness couldn't keep up with the wild nature brought about by the surge in power.
If Ye Ling succeeded in sealing away the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's excess power, and the World-Destroying Spirit Fire absorbed it bit by bit, then perhaps its consciousness could gradually gain the upper hand and ultimately conquer its instincts!
Seeing that the World-Destroying Spirit Fire had agreed, Ye Ling said again, "Since you think it's feasible, act quickly. You should know that we are in the outer realms, and I've already angered many powerful enemies. It's possible that powerful beings will track us down any moment!"
Upon hearing Ye Ling's words, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire didn't hesitate. It immediately dispelled its human form, transforming into a ball of black flame, and infused its power into the runes on its surface. At the same time, it said to Ye Ling, "I'll start sealing myself now. Don't be idle either, return to the cosmic barrier immediately. The Lord of Remnant Evil might arrive soon!"
"Alright!"
Ye Ling responded swiftly, while holding the World-Destroying Spirit Fire and inputting the sealing runes for it, he also used his guardian seal to contact the cosmic barrier, preparing to open it and return.
Boom!
Just as Ye Ling made the cosmic barrier appear and was about to teleport back to the inner universe, a pressure even stronger than that of the World-Destroying Spirit Fire suddenly descended from afar!
A pair of colossal eyes appeared in the sky above the burning planet Xiaoyun, and Ye Ling found himself completely unable to move!
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire felt this pressure, its killing intent surging once more. The runes around its body instantly shattered by more than half.
"Not good! The Lord of Remnant Evil has arrived! Ye Ling, escape quickly!"
"Can't move..."
Ye Ling replied with difficulty. His hand was mere inches away from the cosmic barrier, but under the pressure of the Lord of Remnant Evil, Ye Ling felt as if his very thoughts were freezing!
Is this the true God of Creation?
At this moment, Ye Ling could no longer imagine the immense power possessed by the Lord of Remnant Evil!
After all, this was not a God of Creation with only a remnant soul like Gui Que, but the Lord of Remnant Evil, a current overlord of the outer realms with full cultivation!
He was the shadow of the entire outer universe!
The colossal eyes of the Lord of Remnant Evil looked at Ye Ling and the World-Destroying Spirit Fire in his hands, and he chuckled, "It seems luck is on my side today. I've found both of you..."
The voice of the Lord of Remnant Evil boomed like muffled thunder. Just those few words were enough to almost shatter Ye Ling's soul!
At this moment, not only Ye Ling, but even the World-Destroying Spirit Fire at its full power, could not break free from the pressure of the Lord of Remnant Evil.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire quickly gave up resisting and said to Ye Ling, "Brat... it's all over now. Don't struggle anymore. The opponent's level is too far beyond ours. You might as well let me kill you."
In the current situation, it was as if Ye Ling hadn't even left the新手村 (novice village), only to encounter the final boss of the game the moment he stepped out of its protective range.
How could a Level 1 hero contend with a Level 99 Demon King?
"Damn it... how can I give up here? I'm so close to the cosmic barrier..." Ye Ling struggled, but no matter how hard he tried, his hand couldn't reach the cosmic barrier!
The Lord of Remnant Evil said indifferently, "Ye Ling, last time you caused chaos in my palace and managed to escape unscathed, that was your good luck. But this time... you won't be so fortunate."
"Even a Chaos Master is no more than an ant before me, and you... are an ant among ants."
As the Lord of Remnant Evil spoke, a colossal hand broke through the darkness and reached for Ye Ling, intending to seize both Ye Ling and the World-Destroying Spirit Fire.
"Ye Ling, you cannot escape this time!"
The voice of the Lord of Remnant Evil echoed through Xiaoyun Star. Just as his giant palm was about to grasp Ye Ling, a sword light suddenly shot out from the void, directly severing the Lord of Remnant Evil's hand!
With his severed hand, the Lord of Remnant Evil let out a sharp cry, "Who!!!"
At this moment, Ye Ling suddenly felt his body become light. He didn't bother to find out what had happened and immediately touched the cosmic barrier with one hand, escaping to the inner universe first!
"Who is helping me?"
Back in the inner universe, Ye Ling, having narrowly escaped death, was filled with curiosity. He couldn't help but peek out from the edge of the cosmic barrier. He saw a white-robed man holding a sword and a white-robed woman holding a sword standing on Xiaoyun Star, confronting the Lord of Remnant Evil!
"It's them!" Ye Ling's pupils contracted sharply as he saw the two figures!
Those two were the long-lost Zhang Xiao Ling and Xuan Yu, who had recently left the inner universe!
Zhang Xiao Ling glanced back at Ye Ling and smiled, "Ye Ling, leave this place to us. You have your own tasks to attend to..."
With that, Zhang Xiao Ling slightly raised his hand, and Ye Ling's consciousness suddenly flickered.
The next moment, Ye Ling found himself back on Earth!