Yun Kaiyue didn't want to use the artifact because it was precious. It was the second most valuable artifact in the Sacred Origin Hall. He didn't want to expose it unless it was absolutely necessary.
The Divine Inscription Dojo that Blood Fairy had set up was extremely powerful. It wasn't just an ordinary illusion, it could also stealthily affect Yun Kaiyue's soul, causing him to unknowingly fall into a berserk, bloodthirsty state.
If it weren't for the protection of the artifact in his soul, he would have lost his mind.
Lu Li was not an average warrior. Lu Li was a powerful warrior that could threaten Yun Kaiyue's life. Yun Kaiyue could not use the artifact at once. He cracked the plaza and went to find Lu Li at once.
When he approached Lu Li, he saw Lu Li sitting on the ground with his legs crossed. Lu Li looked weak and pale. Yun Kaiyue was relieved.
It seemed that Lu Li could not solve the energy of darkness or else Lu Li would have attacked him.
Since Lu Li could not solve it, Yun Kaiyue was not in a hurry. The energy was like a poison, like maggots on bones. Lu Li would become weaker and weaker. By then, Yun Kaiyue would be able to control Lu Li's life.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
Yun Kaiyue kept on attacking from a distance. Lu Li had no choice but to run away. He was hit by Yun Kaiyue's spear constantly. The energy of darkness in Lu Li's body was growing.
Lu Li still did not use the Relic iron nor did he say anything. He just ran around in circles. His eyebrows were knitted together. He was thinking about one thing — how to absorb the energy of darkness with the trace of the great path.
As long as he could absorb the energy, Yun Kaiyue's method of attack would collapse on its own. If he could not solve the attack, Yun Kaiyue wouldn't have to use other moves. Lu Li would be defeated.
He tried to use the trace of the great path but he could not absorb the dark energy.
Back when he used the trace of the great path, he could absorb the Primordial Chaos and Primordial Chaos easily. How come he could not absorb the dark energy now?
Time moved on. The dark energy in Lu Li's body was increasing. He was getting weaker and weaker. His vitality was being eroded. At this rate, in a couple of hours, he would die.
"Asura, give up!"
Yun Kaiyue said from behind: "This killer move of mine is not an ordinary killer move, I spent three years in a dark soul world, I spent three years of suffering before I comprehended it.
This killer move is almost unsolvable, only time can slowly expel it. If you continue to persist, only death awaits you. "
When Yun Kaiyue was speaking, he even activated the Memory Crystal. This way, if Lu Li really had a background, he would be able to explain himself. It wasn't that he wanted to kill Lu Li, but Lu Li was courting death.
"Dark Soul World?"
When Lu Li heard these words, he suddenly thought of something. Could it be that the dark energy was soul energy?
This energy wasn't a physical attack, but a soul attack?
"No, that's not right. Soul attacks are supposed to attack the soul. How could they possibly corrode my life essence?"
Lu Li was confused. On second thought, he mobilized soul energy and tried to mobilize the trace of Dao with it.
"Uh …"
After activating the Scar of the Great Dao with his soul power, all of the darkness-type energy in his body was absorbed.
They surged out from every inch of his flesh and blood and gathered in his lower abdomen, mixing with the Chaotic Qi.
"It is indeed Soul Energy, but it is an extremely peculiar Soul Energy!"
Lu Li was overjoyed. No wonder he couldn't absorb the energy before. This was the reason.
He was relieved. He took out some Divine Liquid and consumed it. He also took out some pellets to recover his life essence.
Of course, he didn't show it. He continued to pretend to be weak and about to die at any moment.
His speed was getting slower as if the life essence in his body was about to run out.
"Asura, give up. I have to win this fight. If you don't come to your senses, then I will not show you any mercy."
"Asura, I have advised you again and again. Do you really think I don't have the guts to kill you?"
"Asura, I will give you one last chance. Give up!"
Yun Kaiyue kept on attacking and shouted at the same time. He had been recording the situation with the Memory Crystal. In the future, if someone were to use this as an excuse, he wouldn't be afraid of being in the wrong.
After the time for several incense sticks to burn, Lu Li's speed had slowed down to that of a Three Tribulation Heaven God. His face was pale and sickly, like an old man past his prime.
Although he looked weak, Lu Li had actually recovered a lot. He was just pretending.
He was waiting for a chance, waiting for Yun Kaiyue to approach him.
He only had one chance. If the Divine Metal could not kill Yun Kaiyue, then he would have to admit defeat or wait for death.
"Asura, I am sorry!"
Finally, Yun Kaiyue couldn't stand it anymore. He resorted to another move. His spear trembled. The energy in heaven and earth and the cold air gathered toward his spear. Surges of divine might were condensed in the spear. Then, he suddenly made a move.
"Swish ~"
An ice dragon whooshed out from the spear, caught up with Lu Li and hit him on the back.
The dragon wings on his back exploded and then his back cracked. His flesh and blood were torn apart, revealing his yellow bones.
But his bones had been refined for a long time and they were very hard. Surprisingly, they were not broken.
"Bang!"
Lu Li fell to the ground. He spat out some blood. His eyes rolled back and he passed out. He lay on the ground, motionless.
"Eh?"
Yun Kaiyue blinked and stared at Lu Li with suspicion. He used psychic power to check again and again. Only when he was sure that Lu Li's qi and energy were weak and his soul was silent did he frown.
Lu Li had passed out?
What should he do?
Since Lu Li didn't admit defeat, he would not be teleported out.
Yun Kaiyue could either wait for Lu Li to wake up and admit defeat or kill him.
"Let's see if he is really in a coma first."
Yun Kaiyue was careful. He released another ice dragon which blew up Lu Li's back. This time, Lu Li's bones were broken.
Yun Kaiyue was relieved to make sure that Lu Li was still motionless and that there was no fluctuation in his soul.
He flew down and his hand glared. He was ready to seal Lu Li's pellet first. In this way, when Lu Li woke up, Yun Kaiyue would have the final say in Lu Li's life.
Still, Yun Kaiyue was careful. He flew around Lu Li and tried to get closer. Seeing that there was no fluctuation in Lu Li's soul, Yun Kaiyue moved closer and slapped at Lu Li's abdomen.
Right at that moment!
Lu Li opened his eyes as if a dragon had just woken up. A piece of black iron appeared in his hand. He was filled with killing intent as well. He shouted, "Young Master Yun, you have fallen into my trap!"
The iron had absorbed all the divine energy in Lu Li's body. The horrifying energy spread out as if the sky was pressing down. Even Yun Kaiyue's soul was trembling.
Yun Kaiyue's expressions changed as he yelled, "Such power. Is this … a fragment of a Holy Weapon?"
"You are right but there is no prize!"