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The shadow's greedy gaze, like that of a ravenous wolf, burned with two fiery flames, locking onto Xuan Yang as if it were about to devour him whole, tearing him apart alive.
Faced with such a fierce stare, Xuan Yang struggled to maintain his composure, yet his slightly trembling body betrayed the panic within him.
"The Heart of the Puppet Master? What nonsense are you spouting?"
Xuan Yang forced himself to question, but the rapid beating of his heart and the beads of sweat forming on his forehead revealed everything.
Though he spoke with bravado, inside him roiled a tempest of anxiety that refused to settle.
He had no idea what the shadow meant by "the Heart of the Puppet Master," but from the other's eager and sinister expression, it was clear that this object was of great significance.
Hearing Xuan Yang's response, the shadow couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, filled with endless mockery and disdain. "Hmph, stop pretending to be clueless!
Do you really think I don't know your little secrets?
Let me tell you the truth: you are the reincarnation of the legendary Puppet Master!
And that crucial Heart of the Puppet Master is hidden within your body!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yang felt a jolt in his heart, standing frozen as if struck by lightning.
The shadow actually knew about his hidden identity!
It was utterly unbelievable!
Ever since he discovered his uniqueness, Xuan Yang had been meticulously guarding this secret, never mentioning it to anyone.
So the question arose: how did the shadow come to know all of this?
Before Xuan Yang could recover from his shock, the Shadow stepped forward again, each stride exuding a heavy sense of oppression.
With a fierce glare directed at Xuan Yang, he roared in a voice that was almost a growl, "I couldn't care less about whether you're some so-called Puppet Master. Today, you will hand over that Puppet Master heart to me, no matter what!
Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" As the last words left his mouth, a powerful aura erupted from the Shadow, pressing down on Xuan Yang so intensely that he could barely breathe.
"You must be dreaming!" Xuan Yang shot back coldly, his refusal resolute and without hesitation.
Though he had no idea what the Puppet Master heart truly was, a strong voice within him insisted that it must not fall into the Shadow's hands.
The consequences would be unimaginable.
"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit!" The Shadow's anger flared as he shouted.
In an instant, his figure flickered like a ghost, transforming into a bolt of black lightning that lunged toward Xuan Yang with blinding speed.
The Shadow's speed was beyond imagination; in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Xuan Yang.
His hand, as dry and twisted as a withered branch, surged forward with an eerie chill, aiming directly for Xuan Yang's chest.
Faced with such a fierce and rapid assault, Xuan Yang hurriedly sidestepped to evade.
However, he was still half a beat too slow. With a sharp sound of tearing fabric, the Shadow's cruel claws ruthlessly ripped through Xuan Yang's clothing, leaving a deep gash across his chest.
Instantly, bright red blood began to seep from the wound, staining his collar.
"Damn it!" Xuan Yang cursed inwardly, his face filled with fury.
He did not dare to hesitate for a moment and quickly retreated, trying to create a safe distance from the shadow.
He knew very well that he was no match for the shadow. If he rashly engaged in a direct confrontation, it would only end in a disastrous defeat, leaving him severely injured or even risking his life.
At that moment, Qu Si Yang, witnessing the scene, felt a surge of anxiety.
Without a second thought, she leaped forward and resolutely positioned herself in front of Xuan Yang, shielding him with her body.
In her heart, Qu Si Yang was acutely aware that she was far inferior to the shadow in terms of strength. Yet, despite this knowledge, she remained undeterred.
As long as she could protect Xuan Yang, she would not hesitate to sacrifice her precious life.
Qu Si Yang took a deep breath, quickly forming seals with her hands in front of her chest. A faint blue light enveloped her body; this was the technique she practiced—Qingmu Jue.
"Overestimating yourself!" The shadow sneered coldly and struck towards Qu Si Yang with a palm.
The shadow's hand carried a foul black aura, resembling a ghostly claw reaching out from hell, sending chills down one's spine.
Qu Si Yang hurriedly raised her arms to block the attack, but the shadow's power was too overwhelming; she could not withstand it at all. She was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Si Yang!" Xuan Yang's eyes widened in horror as he rushed to Qu Si Yang's side and helped her up.
"Xuan Yang, you must go! Don't worry about me!" Qu Si Yang said weakly. "I'm fine; just leave!"
"We leave together!" Xuan Yang declared firmly. He would never abandon Qu Si Yang.
Supporting Qu Si Yang, he began to retreat step by step while keeping a vigilant eye on the shadow.
"Hmph, trying to escape? It's not that easy!" The Shadow closed in once more, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Today, none of you will leave here alive!"
The Shadow's figure vanished again, reappearing behind Xuan Yang, striking towards his back with a powerful palm.
Feeling the rush of wind behind him, Xuan Yang quickly pulled Qu Si Yang aside, narrowly avoiding the Shadow's attack.
"This won't work; we have to find a way out of here!" Xuan Yang thought to himself.
He looked around and realized they had been cornered by the Shadow, with the only exit blocked.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred!
A powerful force erupted from within Xuan Yang, enveloping him completely.
The strength was so immense that even the air around him began to warp and distort.
Xuan Yang felt his body filled with power—this force was unfamiliar yet overwhelmingly strong.
He didn't know where this power came from, but he understood that it could help him defeat the Shadow.
Seeing this, the Shadow's expression changed drastically; he sensed an unprecedented threat.
"What... what is this power?" the Shadow asked in terror, his voice trembling.
Xuan Yang slowly opened his Dual Eyes, his gaze cold and filled with killing intent, like a reaper from hell.
"This is... the power of the Puppet Master!" Xuan Yang's voice was icy and deep, as if it came from the depths of the underworld.
He extended his right hand and gently waved it toward the shadow.
A wave of black energy shot from his hand, rushing toward the shadow.
The speed of this energy wave was astonishing, reaching the shadow in the blink of an eye.
The shadow had no time to evade and was directly struck by the energy wave.
"Boom!" A loud explosion echoed as the shadow's body was shattered into pieces, blood and flesh flying everywhere.
The shadow was dead!
Xuan Yang slowly retracted his right hand, a glimmer of clarity returning to his eyes, though the killing intent surrounding him remained undiminished.
"I will completely eradicate the Shadow Forces!" Xuan Yang's voice was cold and resolute, as if declaring an irreversible fate.
He turned to look at Qu Si Yang, his gaze filled with tenderness and concern.
"Si Yang, are you alright?" Xuan Yang asked with genuine worry.
"I'm fine, Xuan Yang. Are you... okay?" Qu Si Yang looked at Xuan Yang, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"I'm fine." Xuan Yang smiled slightly and reached out to pat Qu Si Yang's head. "Let's go."
The two supported each other as they left the bloody and violent place.
In the distance, the sounds of battle echoed; it was the Shadow Forces' army hunting down the survivors.
Xuan Yang knew that his battle had only just begun.
He must protect Qu Si Yang and everyone he wanted to safeguard!
He would become a true Puppet Master, completely eradicating the shadowy forces!
He would make it happen!
In the center of the village square, the once bustling market was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a chilling atmosphere.
The villagers formed a circle, their faces filled with anger and fear, all eyes fixed on Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang standing in the middle of the square.
The Village Chief stood at the front of the crowd, a smug smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.
“Xuan Yang, what else do you have to say?” Lu Zhiyuan's voice boomed, laced with a hint of accusation.
Xuan Yang coldly regarded Lu Zhiyuan; he knew that this was all his doing.
During the trial, Lu Zhiyuan had incited the villagers during a crisis, shifting all the blame onto Xuan Yang.
Now, Lu Zhiyuan aimed to expel Xuan Yang from the village to achieve his ulterior motives.
“Village Chief, you are distorting the truth and confusing right and wrong. What is your true intention?” Xuan Yang's voice was icy, tinged with anger.
“Distorting the truth? Confusing right and wrong?” Lu Zhiyuan sneered. “Xuan Yang, how dare you say that? In the trial, to save your own life, you sacrificed others. What right do you have to remain in this village?”
“Exactly! Xuan Yang, you devil! You killed my son!”
"Return my daughter's life to me!"
"Get him out of here! Our village doesn't need people like him!"
The villagers' emotions were completely ignited by Lu Zhiyuan, and they began to accuse Xuan Yang, demanding that he be driven out of the village.
"You... how can you do this?" Qu Si Yang looked at these once-familiar villagers, her eyes filled with disappointment and pain.
She couldn't understand why these people had become so strange, so cold-hearted.
"Qu Si Yang, stop being so deluded!" Lu Zhiyuan glared at Qu Si Yang, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes. "Don't you know what kind of person Xuan Yang is? He's a disaster, a menace! Being with him will only bring you harm in the end!"
"You’re talking nonsense!" Qu Si Yang retorted angrily. "Xuan Yang is not that kind of person! He has saved me and even saved you all! How can you be so ungrateful?"
"Ungrateful? Hahaha!" Lu Zhiyuan laughed loudly. "Qu Si Yang, you are so naive! Do you really think he saved you and us out of kindness? He’s just using us! He never considered us as companions; in his eyes, we are merely pawns that can be sacrificed at any time!"
"You... you're slandering him!" Qu Si Yang trembled with rage.
"Enough!" Xuan Yang suddenly shouted, interrupting Qu Si Yang.
He looked at Lu Zhiyuan, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Village Chief, do you really think you can defeat me like this? You underestimate me too much!"
As he spoke, a powerful aura erupted from Xuan Yang's body, and his shadow twisted and contorted on the ground as if something was trying to break free from within it.
"What... what is this?" The villagers were terrified by the change in Xuan Yang and began to retreat, their faces showing expressions of fear.
"Is this your power?" A glimmer of greed flashed in Lu Zhiyuan's eyes. "Indeed, it's powerful, but unfortunately, you will still die here today!"
With that, Lu Zhiyuan unleashed his own strength, a faint earthy glow enveloping him. This was the technique he practiced—Thick Earth Technique.
"Xuan Yang, die!" Lu Zhiyuan shouted as he charged toward Xuan Yang.
Xuan Yang let out a cold laugh. Suddenly, his shadow transformed into black tendrils that surged toward Lu Zhiyuan, wrapping around him.
Lu Zhiyuan swung his fists, shattering the tendrils, but they seemed endless, continuously rising from the ground to ensnare him again.
"Damn it!" Lu Zhiyuan cursed under his breath, feeling his strength rapidly depleting.
"Lu Zhiyuan, today I will show you what true power is!" Xuan Yang's voice was icy and merciless.
His shadow morphed into a massive black monster, opening its gaping maw and lunging at Lu Zhiyuan.
"No!" Lu Zhiyuan let out a desperate scream.
In the next moment, he was swallowed by the black monster and vanished from everyone's sight.
"Lu... Village Chief is dead?"
"This... how is this possible?"
The villagers were stunned by the scene before them, standing frozen in place, unable to move.
Xuan Yang slowly retracted his power, and his shadow returned to normal.
He looked at the terrified villagers, a mocking smile spreading across his face.
"Now, do you still want to drive me out of the village?" Xuan Yang's voice was cold, laced with a hint of sarcasm.
The villagers fell silent; they dared not speak or move, fearing they might provoke this "devil" known as Xuan Yang.
"Hmph!" Xuan Yang snorted disdainfully and turned to leave the square.
Qu Si Yang hurriedly followed him, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She felt joy at Xuan Yang's power but sadness over the villagers' betrayal.
"Xuan Yang, what should we do next?" Qu Si Yang asked.
"Leave this place," Xuan Yang replied calmly, yet with a note of determination. "This village is no longer worth our attachment."
"But where can we go?" Qu Si Yang's eyes were filled with confusion.
"To a place without conflict, without bloodshed," Xuan Yang said, gazing into the distance, his eyes filled with longing. "A place that truly belongs to us."
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