Lin Yun saw it all unfold, and it was the exact result he had been hoping for. To resolve the current situation, this was the only path. If it succeeded, that would be for the best. But if it failed, they wouldn't lose much either. At worst, they would just have to find a way to break the formation. The most critical element was buying time from their opponent.
Beads of sweat covered the foreheads of Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao. Countless people had placed their hopes on them this time. If they were to truly fail in this battle, they would have no face to return.
"This boy's strength is truly formidable," Xun Zhesheng said in a grave tone, taking a deep breath. "And with that spirit pet of his, he's a real problem for us."
After exchanging blows, he was now almost certain that Lin Yun's existence was a massive threat to them. But unfortunately, the two of them together seemed completely incapable of handling this boy.
Gan Botao, of course, understood this. But they had already tried to counter-attack. It was a pity; no matter what methods they used, Lin Yun always seemed to know their intentions beforehand. That, combined with the terrifying power of Xiao Bai, left the two of them gasping for breath.
Moreover, with their treasures destroyed, they no longer held any advantage.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Lin Yun was just one person. The moment the three flying swords were released from his sword box, the tide of the battle was completely reversed. It was as if Lin Yun alone could effortlessly hold them off.
Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng could only use every technique they had learned in their entire lives, doing their best to simply block his attacks. But both of them knew this was just a slow death.
"The two of you alone are no match for me," Lin Yun said. "But I don't plan on killing you today. Lay down your weapons and surrender on the spot. I might just spare your lives. You know what that Saintess of yours is planning. Are you really willing to sacrifice your own lives for her?"
Seeing the state the two were in, Lin Yun immediately began to sow discord. He couldn't let these two men die willingly. He had to stir up conflict between them, to make the Crimson Ghost Sect begin to crumble from within. Only then could he truly resolve the problems that were to come.
The Myriad Ghost Formation was powerful, but the requirements to activate it were also immense. If not enough people chose to sacrifice themselves to open the formation, then no amount of time would matter. So, what Lin Yun needed to do now was to create internal strife within the Crimson Ghost Sect. Once they lacked people willing to offer themselves up, their plan for the formation would naturally be disrupted.
This idea might be somewhat reckless, but he had to admit, it was also the best thing he could do right now.
Looking at Lin Yun's dead-serious expression, Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao were filled with a sense of helplessness. How could they not know what he meant? But even so, they had no other choice.
The wind howled, and the entire ground trembled violently. On the battlefield below, the soldiers of Wangjing and the disciples of the Crimson Ghost Sect were completely lost in a mad, bloody frenzy. Body after body was carelessly tossed to the ground, and blood soaked the earth, forming rivers. Such a tragic scene was enough to strike fear into anyone's heart.
At this moment, one of Lin Yun's hands still rested on his sword box. He didn't know what other tricks the Saintess had up her sleeve, but sending Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao to their deaths was likely just one part of her plan. For what was to come, she had probably made preparations long ago.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Yun didn't dare to be careless.
Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng, for their part, were still resisting with all their might. At the beginning of the fight, Xiao Bai's power hadn't been so formidable. But as the battle progressed, even Lin Yun was surprised to find that the monkey seemed to be comprehending a new power in the midst of the fight, continuously improving and growing stronger.
Lin Yun had long been suspicious of Xiao Bai's identity, feeling that the little creature held many unknown secrets. But now, it seemed his previous thoughts were correct. Xiao Bai was a growth-type. And its power would only become greater with the passage of time. Therefore, all his investments in Xiao Bai were extremely valuable.
Xiao Bai's performance in this battle, for instance, was a pleasant surprise for Lin Yun. If it weren't for the monkey, he probably wouldn't have been able to win so easily, completely suppressing both Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao.
While suppressing the two men, Lin Yun was also continuously closing the distance between them. His goal now was not just to defeat them, but to capture them.
Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng were sharp enough to notice this as well. A simple battle was one thing, but to think that Lin Yun actually intended to capture them alive…
"This boy truly has no respect for us! Not only is he suppressing us at every turn, he even wants to capture us alive now!" Xun Zhesheng said through gritted teeth. "If he really succeeds, who knows how others will mock us."
To them, dying on this battlefield might be a decent enough end. But to be captured by Lin Yun would be the ultimate humiliation.
Faced with these two, Lin Yun showed no mercy. The three flying swords moved as if they were a part of his own body, completely suppressing the two men with their incredible speed. Faced with the ceaseless assault of the flying swords, Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng were flustered and overwhelmed. Not to mention, in the midst of it all, Xiao Bai would suddenly strike, making it even harder for them to stabilize their footing. As time dragged on, their defeat was only a matter of time.
"If you lay down your weapons now, you can still make things easier for yourselves," Lin Yun taunted. "Look behind you. The Crimson Ghost Sect has already lost. Do you really think one Saintess can turn the tide?"
Lin Yun knew, of course, that this so-called Saintess did indeed possess formidable and ruthless methods. Elders like Gan Botao and Xun Zhesheng were pillars of the sect, yet she had abandoned them without a second thought. This was proof enough that in her heart, anyone could be sacrificed.
He had thought that by pointing this out, he could stir something in their hearts and make them change their minds.
But to his complete surprise, even at a time like this, Xun Zhesheng and Gan Botao's resolve was the same as before. They would not betray the Crimson Ghost Sect, even if they were at a disadvantage.
"You brat, if you want us to surrender, you can just dream on!"
"We will die here today before we ever surrender!"