Chapter 297

Chapter 297: Oath

"It's you." Without any particular surprise, fear, or even anger, the black-haired demon simply stated it as a fact.

"Although I wasn't the one who carried out the deed, it was me who chose you as the target and empowered the other party to strip you of your strength," the 'creature' said expressionlessly.

"So, you discovered my weakness, led so many demons to ambush me, and were also responsible for the subsequent ambush on Saroya?" Jin gazed calmly at the softly glowing figure before him and continued to ask coolly.

In reality, this wasn't a question that needed an answer; it was more of a confirmation.

"Yes," the being admitted succinctly. "But—"

He narrowed his golden eyes, an unusual disgust appearing on his haughty face. "You used the wrong word."

"I am not some lowly and despicable creature that can only exist in darkness like a demon."

"Hmm," the black-haired demon opposite him chuckled softly. "Then... what exactly are you?"

It was a simple question, but it provoked an intense fury in the other party.

A circular blade of white light sliced towards him like a knife, forcing Jin to dodge swiftly backward. Simultaneously, the opponent's assault didn't stop at one! Another identical wheel-shaped attack descended from above his head, which Jin evaded with a sharp tilt.

"Why are you saying the same thing? Is it you? Is it really you?" The other's voice suddenly rose in pitch, speeding up until it surpassed a critical frequency, transforming into a jumbled mess akin to sonic static.

At this point, Jin could only discern a muffled mosaic of sound, unable to comprehend the specifics of what was being said.

These dual attacks were merely the beginning. In the moments that followed, the silent adversary unleashed a relentless barrage of strikes upon him. Countless points of light shot towards Jin.

If there had been anyone around, they would have been astounded by the spectacle unfolding before their eyes.

The black-haired monster darted about the vast expanse, resembling a fleeting black thread in the air, agile and potent, with an aesthetic of raw strength. Each time he landed and took off, beams of light plummeted precisely where he had stood moments before.

The scene resembled a meteor shower.

It was as if countless meteors were crashing down around his feet, a breathtaking sight.

In reality, however, it was a perilous chase that Jin found himself in.

Ordinarily, any monster would have been overwhelmed by the "meteor shower," and being engulfed by such a terrifying "shower" could only result in a catastrophic end beyond destruction.

Yet, the black-haired monster was agile and possessed remarkable predictive skills. He consistently anticipated the opponent's attack trajectory, always managing to evade just before impact, creating the illusion of "meteors" falling at his feet.

Eventually, the relentless dodging frustrated the other party.

In the next moment, a thick veil of golden yellow blanketed his vision—it was so close that the black-haired monster initially saw nothing but gold. For an instant, he froze, not comprehending what he was seeing. But he swiftly realized that the golden hue belonged to the "creature's" eyes!

Their proximity was intense; their golden eyes locked, and their faces, one half as flawless as white marble, the other half decaying like black soil, were inches apart. Jin could even smell the putrid odor right under his nose.

A familiar stench of decay.

In the following instant, he sensed a subtle shift in the air. Swiftly, he extended his palm, intercepting the incoming right palm of his adversary. Their equally pale and perfect hands intertwined, fingers interlacing tightly. A powerful, sticky force accompanied by the reek of decay surged forth, causing the black-haired monster to feel an electric jolt coursing through his body! At that precise moment, an overwhelming sensation of being watched struck him.

He abruptly pushed the other party away.

"Though the resemblance is striking, you are not him." With wings symmetrically unfurled, the being landed gracefully.

His expression was serene and aloof, betraying no hint of the frenzied assault he had just unleashed.

Lowering his head, the black-haired creature glanced at his right hand.

What was once a slender and fair palm was now charred black. The clasped fingers had been a confrontation, and in that standoff, his hand had been seared by the "light" emitted by his opponent.

Yet, the other party hadn't escaped unscathed either.

His dark eyes narrowed slightly as he surveyed the surrounding sky.

Upon closer inspection, one would notice white dust particles floating in the air.

With even more meticulous observation, it became clear that these particles originated from the enormous-winged "creature" standing opposite him.

The fingers of the creature were contorted unnaturally, indicating shattered bones – not only broken but also likely damaged. The white dust was likely the "blood" resulting from his injuries.

"Assessment One: You indeed hail from a realm above."

"Judgment Two: You have an enemy, one who has spoken words akin to mine, perhaps... even resembling me."

"Judgment Three: The reason you sent someone to attack me back then was due to this very cause?"

The proud, white "creature" on the other side suddenly revealed a haughty smile.

"Your deductions..."

"Are all correct."

"Same as that fellow, adept at guessing, I've found yet another compelling reason to eliminate you." The clear, golden-hued eyes, like pools of melting gold, looked emotionlessly at the black-haired monster before him.

"Then, may I know the other reasons?" The black-haired monster asked calmly, his expression unchanged.

The other's lips pressed tightly together, as if recalling something unpleasant. A hint of disgust flickered across his proud visage, and then, those thin lips parted slightly.

"The first reason, both of you are ╒╄╃."

"The second reason, you have obtained the power of ┌╄├."

After uttering these two sentences, the speaker fell silent. There were two words in their speech that Jin didn't comprehend, but this did not impede his overall understanding.

"Dark Chaos, does that refer to the chaos in our world?" He attempted to repeat the unfamiliar phrase that the other had only mentioned once, then continued, "And Primordial Abyss, this is the name of your enemy..."

The dark-haired creature's words were still hanging in the air when the expression on the other's face had utterly transformed.

"Indeed, you are astute, as expected."

"Born into the lowest stratum of society, yet with cunning, you infiltrated a world you had no business entering, acquiring power you were never meant to wield. And then..."

"Ravaging the purity, beauty, and meticulous order of our world!"

"Should not exist."

"Should not exist."

"Every creature born from the shadows—"

"Has no right to thrive beneath the sun's rays!"

Accompanied by a bizarre, almost distorted sound wave, the figure across from Jin vanished once more before his eyes!

Until a sudden "sun" rose in the sky.

That "sun" was blindingly bright, searing to the eyes, towering high and radiating light that seemed tangible.

No—

The light it emitted wasn't merely "seeming" tangible!

It was genuinely substantial!

That dazzling "light" was indeed a tangible entity, radiating from the "sun" as countless rays of substance shone down upon the earth. Wherever the light touched, everything vanished instantly, the ground groaning in agony as its surface crumbled away, exposing layers of soil buried deep beneath. The stability was disrupted, causing the entire land to tremble violently—

It was then that Jin's ears caught a resonating sound wave in the air.

A brief, solemn vow:

"We swear to wield our bodies as swords, sealing evil for all eternity."