Yun Lintian didn't hesitate.
The moment Hei Xuan's Divine Core touched his chest, two tiny figures burst forth from his shoulders—Qingqing and Linlin materializing in flashes of green and gold light. Their small hands wove intricate seals as they erected a shimmering barrier around Yun Lintian, their childish faces set in rare seriousness.
"Big Brother Yun, focus!" Linlin cried, her golden eyes burning with determination.
Qingqing nodded fiercely, her tiny fists clenched. "We'll protect you!"
Then the darkness came.
Like a tsunami crashing against a crumbling dam, Hei Xuan's primordial power flooded Yun Lintian's meridians. The sheer volume was staggering—this wasn't just divine energy, but the very essence of darkness given form. It scoured his spiritual veins, eroding everything in its path.
Crack!
