Abyss Walker

Chapter 99 Blood Shadow Demon Lord

Several days later...

"Liuli, why do I always feel something is off?"

"Strange? Why do you say that, my husband?"

"I can't recall my memories, and I always feel like I'm about to die."

"What nonsense are you talking about... No way." Su Liuli gently hugged Yun Muhan from behind, and added, "My husband has lost weight again."

"I want to go out for a walk, just by myself. My wife... I'll be back soon."

"Okay, be careful." Su Liuli gently released Yun Muhan's hand.

"Alright...it's getting dark, my wife, you should go to sleep early!"

Yun Muhan's figure appeared exceptionally solitary yet resolute in the afterglow of the sunset. His steps were steady, each one like a profound dialogue with the earth.

As the sunset slowly faded, the sky gradually changed from a brilliant orange-red to a deep blue, eventually being swallowed by the darkness of night.

The stars began to twinkle in the sky, like the eyes of the heavens, silently watching Yun Muhan's journey.

The surrounding air grew cooler as night fell, carrying a fresh scent of dew. Yun Muhan's clothes swayed gently in the wind, making a soft rustling sound that mingled with the occasional chirping of insects in the distance, creating the prelude to the night.

Yun Muhan's figure gradually blurred in the night, only the sound of his firm footsteps echoed in the silence, breaking the tranquility of the night.

The mountain's silhouette appeared even more mysterious and majestic in the night, like a sleeping behemoth. As the altitude gradually increased, the air became thinner, and the temperature dropped accordingly.

Yun Muhan's breathing became somewhat rapid, but he did not slow down; instead, he quickened his pace. His body radiated an indomitable heat in the night, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding cold.

Yun Muhan's steps never faltered; he was like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding his own path. He knew that what awaited him at the summit was not only a challenge, but also possible revelation and answers.

……

Yun Muhan found a flat rock to sit on, gazing into the distance at the rising moon and the starry sky.

The lights below the mountain gradually came on, like pearls scattered on the earth, warm and distant. He sat alone on the mountaintop, surrounded by silence, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects and the sound of the wind.

Dugu Jianling was still not asleep. It was obvious that he was unwilling to accept that Yun Muhan had died and that the two of them were not reconciled to their fate. Although he knew that Yun Muhan could not hear him, he still talked to himself.

"When I left, it was not springtime; when I returned, springtime filled the city."

Why is fate like this?

Yun Muhan took a deep breath, the fresh mountain air calming his mind. He closed his eyes, feeling the tranquility and harmony of nature, and the worries and pressure in his heart seemed to dissipate.

He recalled all the little moments he shared with Su Liuli; those sweet memories, like a gentle mountain breeze, softly brushed against his heart.

Time passed by unnoticed, and the moon had climbed to the center of the sky. Yun Muhan opened his eyes, looked at the bright moon, and felt a warm current surge in his heart.

"No, there's definitely something wrong with this world!" Yun Muhan turned around abruptly, his gaze meeting that of a stunningly beautiful woman. Yun Muhan quickly retreated. "How did you get here? I clearly checked this area."

"Don't be afraid, Yun Muhan... Now, only I can help you."

Dugu Jianling: "Danger!"

Yun Muhan's heart pounded, and a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes. The name Blood Shadow Demon Lord echoed in his amnesiac mind, but it couldn't evoke any specific memories.

Yun Muhan was well aware that the name represented danger, but his body was unable to react quickly due to his dwindling life force.

"You... what did you say?" Yun Muhan's voice trembled as he tried to hide his fear. The Blood Shadow Demon Lord's lips curled into a cold smile, her eyes gleaming with amusement.

"Do you really remember nothing? Yun Muhan, the hero who quelled the great calamity in the Demon State, but now, your lifespan is like a candle flickering in the wind, which may be extinguished at any moment."

Dugu Jianling: "Such an obvious temptation."

A surge of resentment welled up in Yun Muhan's heart; he wasn't about to accept his fate so easily. "Even so, I don't need your help. Tell me, what is your purpose?"

The Blood Shadow Demon Lord slowly approached, each step feeling like it was treading on Yun Muhan's heart. "What I want is your soul. Your sword intent is pure and powerful; if I can devour it, my cultivation will reach a higher level."

A resolute glint flashed in Yun Muhan's eyes; he knew he couldn't give up like this.

"Don't even think about it!" he roared, his will unusually firm despite his physical weakness.

The Blood Shadow Demon Lord seemed unsurprised by his reaction. She chuckled and said, "Do you think you have a choice? You can no longer summon your Lone Sword, and your inner strength has long been exhausted. However, I can give you a chance."

Dugu Jianling: "What do you mean? Are you mocking me?"