Seeking Truth with a Sword

Chapter 620 - 561: Dive

Within the range of chaotic gravitational flow, fine sand formed from crushed tables, chairs, brick, and tile swirled rapidly, making it impossible to see clearly inside.

Li Ang released a telekinetic barrier to block the sweeping sandstorm and turned to look behind him.

Chai Chai was alright, just pale from emotional agitation, but the situation for Ji Linglang and Song Shaoyuan’s family was not so good.

Faint wrinkles began to appear on Ji Linglang’s face, and her family members were the same.

Song Shaoyuan’s hair turned gray at a speed visible to the naked eye. Aunt Song’s back gradually bent.

"Quick, come here."

Li Ang said gravely to Ji Linglang and Song Shaoyuan, "I have a way to negate the influence of the Dream Eater!"

The Dream Eater was still continuously draining everyone’s Life Force and Spiritual Energy through the Nightmare.

Based on previous deductions, he could, and only could, confirm that Ji Linglang and Song Shaoyuan were real. He didn’t know if their family members were also part of the Nightmare.

If he infused Mo Si into their skulls to form a Golden Barrier and block out the Dream Eater’s influence, he could at least save Ji Linglang and Song Shaoyuan.

Ji Linglang turned her head to look at her family members. After receiving their approving and supportive gazes, she struggled to make her way through the fierce wind to Li Ang’s side.

Li Ang raised his hand and pressed it against Ji Linglang’s forehead. Mo Si pierced through her skin, covered her skull, and formed a Golden Barrier.

Ji Linglang felt a sudden heaviness in her head. When she turned back, she saw her younger siblings with faces full of shock, beginning to melt away.

"No!"

She trembled, reaching out to grab them, but all she could catch was cold wax.

"It’s your turn."

Li Ang, his face pale, said to Song Shaoyuan. Li Ang himself had been drained of a vast amount of Life Force and Spiritual Energy by the Dream Eater using the Nightmare. Now, after performing two highly precise Mo Si transfers, his spirit was already exhausted.

Song Shaoyuan hesitated as he looked at the family beside him.

If he accepted Li Ang’s method, would his mother, wife, and children all disappear?

"Hurry over."

Aunt Song patted the back of Song Shaoyuan’s hand and said warmly, "Whether I’m real or fake, I want you to live."

"Shaoyuan, the days we spent together were the happiest moments of my life, even if they might be fake."

You Xiao, holding her daughter in swaddling clothes, wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and said softly, "Hurry over. No matter the outcome, don’t forget us."

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After a moment of silence, Song Shaoyuan raised his head, his eyes red, and said to Li Ang, "I’m sorry, Risheng."

"Could you stop being so stubborn, Brother Song?!"

Even though he had known Song Shaoyuan for many years and was well aware of his character, Li Ang was still somewhat infuriated, wishing he could drag him over and give him a punch of personality correction.

"Young Master."

Chai Chai’s trembling voice called out from beside his ear. Li Ang turned his head, following the direction of Chai Chai’s gaze, only to see a pair of feet made of wax slowly taking shape next to them.

Judging by the style of the shoes on the feet, it turned out to be Chai Chai’s "parents."

Damn!

Li Ang clenched his fist. The barrier in Chai Chai’s head was still functioning well. This left only one possibility: as the bronze box opened, the Dream Eater’s abilities were strengthening, enough to penetrate the Golden Barrier and continue reading memories from the brain to create Nightmares.

The hall, or rather, the area that used to be the inn’s hall, had been completely wrecked. The figures of Jin Wusuan and Lu Qingya were entirely obscured by the chaotic gravitational flow, concealing the specifics of the battle.

The ethereal mountain peaks above the gravity domain flickered between brilliance and darkness, clearly an ominous sign.

If this continued, by the time the Dream Eater fully awoke, even completely wrapping oneself in Mo Si likely wouldn’t prevent Life Force from being drained.

There was no choice but to take a risk.

Li Ang unleashed his Telekinesis. Both the Radiant Crossbow and the Dragon Fall Spear from the Water Spirit Box flew into his hands.

"Get ready!"

He shouted to Chai Chai, tossing the Mountain Master Jade Pendant to her.

Chai Chai instinctively caught the Jade Pendant and asked in confusion, "Ready for what?"

"For the impact."

Li Ang, holding the Radiant Crossbow and gripping the Dragon Fall Spear, stomped on the ground. His Telekinesis burst forth rapidly from beneath his feet, propelling him straight into the heavens.

The fierce wind howled, his garment billowing wildly. All he could see was an endless dark void. The inn’s lights had now been reduced to tiny spots, too faint for the naked eye to discern.

The Dream Eater could manipulate memories, control reality. But it had forgotten one thing: to set up the Gang Wind Layer.

At the frigid heights of the sky, the breath he exhaled instantly turned into fine ice crystals. Even his clothes became stiff and fragile.

Hovering in the sky, Li Ang slowly turned around. The disguise on the Dragon Fall Spear in his hand gradually receded to reveal its crimson true form.

Perhaps sensing something, the spear, which had been sealed for hundreds of years, trembled and hummed.

The spear blade spun, finally pointing towards the lights below.

The direction of Li Ang’s Telekinesis changed. No longer sustaining him aloft, it now thrust him downward in a dive.

The cold wind, picking up speed, whipped against his face. The air grew as thick as a wall, hindering his acceleration.

The Mo Si unfurled.

Endless black filaments burst from his back, instantly covering Li Ang’s torso and limbs, forming pitch-black armor.

Unlike the armor given to Galuo, this armor’s curves were smoother, without a single rivet visible, as if it was naturally formed.

Li Ang gripped the spear firmly, exerting all his might to release Telekinesis, driving himself to fall faster.

At last, the thick barrier formed by the viscous air shattered. Rapid pale streams of air skimmed past his shoulders like ripples in water.

Still not fast enough.

The Mo Si, as if understanding his intent, pulled out the Radiant Crossbow, loaded a talisman, and fired it towards the sky above.

BOOM!

The Blast Talisman shot by the Radiant Crossbow erupted into an intense flame, the resulting surge of shockwave further propelling the Mo Si armor.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

After firing a full twenty Blast Talismans, Li Ang’s speed had reached its limit, and the Dragon Fall Spear seemed to have come to life, glowing with a sanguine light.

The faster the spear swung, the greater the power of Dragon Fall.

The crimson light formed the shape of a Dragon Head. An ethereal giant dragon, filled with boundless rage, roared towards the inn’s light that grew ever closer.

Everyone, including the disciples of the Lu Li Academy, gazed up at the falling Dragon Head silhouette, wide-eyed and speechless.

It wasn’t until Ji Xingwang shouted angrily, "Don’t just stand there!" that everyone snapped to attention and gathered behind the Doctors of the Lu Li Academy.

Chai Chai also released her Telekinesis, pulling Ji Linglang and the entire Song Shaoyuan family towards her. Holding the Mountain Master Jade Pendant high, her hands trembled slightly, anxiously awaiting the impending impact.