"The donkey with no more tricks..."
"Brain" felt a surge of immense humiliation upon hearing Ye Ling's words!
This was a humiliation he had never experienced before!
"The donkey with no more tricks... Well said, the donkey with no more tricks..."
"Brain's" sword-wielding hand began to tremble slightly. His eyes turned red, and black energy surged from his body once more, his aura undergoing a significant transformation.
Seeing "Brain's" aura change again within the Karma Mirror Domain, Karma dared not be careless and immediately focused his attention on maintaining the domain.
Previously, every time "Brain" changed, he would exhibit a strange ability. Now, Karma feared that "Brain" would use another peculiar method to break Ye Ling's customized future.
"Ye Ling!"
"Brain" roared at Ye Ling, completely abandoning the idea of destroying the source text of the Great Transformation Heavenly Art. He charged directly at Ye Ling!
"Here it comes!"
Seeing "Brain" charge at him, Ye Ling's gaze turned serious, and he mustered all his concentration.
Although he had called "Brain" the donkey with no more tricks, it was merely to influence "Brain's" mindset. He couldn't yet guarantee a stable victory against "Brain."
Even though Ye Ling's customized future could alter established facts created by "Brain," if "Brain" managed to kill Ye Ling within the time he had reduced, Ye Ling would have no way to revise the facts with his customized future.
As Ye Ling watched "Brain" charge at him, he tried to discern the future "Brain" had reduced. However, "Brain" merely flashed past Ye Ling, and Ye Ling was dismembered!
A large amount of blood splattered in the dark void. Ye Ling's severed body dissolved into particles and re-condensed elsewhere.
"As expected, it's no use. I can't influence the future 'Brain' reduces!"
Ye Ling re-condensed his body, his mood somewhat heavy. However, he didn't show it, continuing to taunt "Brain" outwardly: "Brain, you haven't even entered the third stage of the Void Sword yet. Do you only have this second stage, truly having no more tricks?"
"Too much nonsense!"
"Brain" snorted coldly and charged at Ye Ling again. This time, Ye Ling was directly chopped into mincemeat by "Brain's" black sword.
However, "Brain" still hadn't caused any substantial damage to Ye Ling. As long as the source text continuously provided Ye Ling with energy, unless "Brain" could obliterate Ye Ling in a single strike, Ye Ling could instantly recover to full health!
Given the current disparity in strength between "Brain" and Ye Ling, "Brain" clearly couldn't completely erase Ye Ling within the time he had reduced.
The current situation was that neither side could do anything to the other.
However, Ye Ling remained calm, while "Brain" was gradually losing control. Although Ye Ling was constantly on the defensive, the scales of victory were slowly tipping in Ye Ling's favor.
As "Brain" focused all his attention on Ye Ling, Karma's side also relaxed. Everyone watched Ye Ling and "Brain's" battle while chatting within the Karma Mirror Domain, the atmosphere gradually becoming more relaxed.
Vivian gazed at Ye Ling's fighting figure with adoration, sighing dreamily, "As expected of the boss! Even taking a beating looks so cool!"
Augustus snorted coldly, "Hmph! Look at your pathetic state. Our priority now is to protect the boss's source text, not for you to be infatuated!"
Vivian shot Augustus a glare and retorted unhappily, "Karma is responsible for the source text, and the boss is dealing with 'Brain.' Sister Chu Yun has already seen through 'Brain's' killing moves. Everyone is contributing. As a top-ranked innate demon spirit, what have you done?"
Augustus angrily retorted, "How dare you speak to me? What have you done?"
Vivian held her head high, proudly declaring, "I am the hope for our return to the void! Much more important than you!"
"I am..."
Stung by Vivian's retort, Augustus opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed his words and turned his head away, "I won't stoop to your level."
"Heh heh! You admit defeat, don't you?" Vivian continued to taunt Augustus. "Just admit it honestly, you're the most useless one here. I don't know how you managed to rank third alongside Karma!"
Seeing Augustus fall silent, Karma couldn't help but advise Vivian, "Sister Vivian, let's say a little less... We need to focus on dealing with 'Brain.'"
Hearing Karma's words, Vivian realized she had gone a bit too far and also said to Augustus, "Alright then, for Karma's sake, I won't bother with you."
Augustus: "..."
At this moment, Chu Yun, who had been intently watching Ye Ling and "Brain," suddenly spoke, "Something seems wrong! Karma, help me contact Ye Ling again!"
Upon hearing Chu Yun's words, the atmosphere among everyone instantly tensed. Karma immediately asked Chu Yun, "Sister Chu Yun, is there a problem?"
Chu Yun nodded, "Yes! 'Brain's' swordsmanship has changed; it's become erratic."
Karma was taken aback, "His sword strikes are erratic, isn't that a good thing? Why do you look so serious, Sister Chu Yun?"
Chu Yun said, "The swordsmanship of the Heartless Swordsman has extremely strict standards for every move. Any slight error can lead to qi deviation, resulting in severe injuries or even direct death!"
"But 'Brain' is making mistakes everywhere now, yet he's not only unharmed but his offense is becoming more ferocious. This is somewhat like entering the third stage!"
"This 'Brain' is breaking through during combat!"
As soon as Chu Yun uttered these words, everyone's expression changed drastically. Karma also realized the seriousness of the situation and once again helped Chu Yun contact Ye Ling!
"Ye Ling, can you hear me?"
Ye Ling, who was battling "Brain," suddenly heard Chu Yun's voice and immediately replied, "I can hear you. Did you contact me because you also noticed the change in 'Brain's' swordsmanship?"
Chu Yun: "You've already noticed?"
Ye Ling: "Yes, during this time, I've been distracted by studying the Void Sword manual. I discovered that the standards for this swordsmanship are extremely stringent, and not even the slightest mistake can be made, or there will be a huge backlash. But now, 'Brain's' sword moves have become distorted, yet he hasn't been harmed. Instead, his offense is becoming more ferocious. I suspect he's trying to break through to the third stage!"
Chu Yun: "Exactly! 'Brain' is trying to break through during combat. Ye Ling, can you resolve him before he breaks through?"
Ye Ling: "That might be a bit difficult. 'Brain's' strength is not inferior to mine, and I still can't completely decipher his method of reducing the future. Fighting him to a draw is already my limit..."
Chu Yun: "Then this is troublesome..."
"Are you two whispering secrets?"
Just as Ye Ling and Chu Yun were communicating, "Brain's" voice suddenly echoed in Ye Ling's mind, startling both Ye Ling and Chu Yun!