Daqin: The beginning of the collapse of the sky, sweeping across the Western Regions

At that hurried moment, the moonlight in the mountains and forests was mottled like brocade, as if a mysterious picture scroll was unfolding before our eyes.

Fireflies flicker in the veil of darkness, like lost ghosts, carrying a hint of sadness.

There was a noisy sound of footsteps behind the guard, which was just like the drumbeat in his heart, every step was heavy and rapid.

His heartbeat echoed in his ears, as if he was escaping an overwhelming nightmare.

Fear eroded his heart deeply. He had lost the courage to fight. His heart was filled with fear of death and helplessness towards fate.

At this moment, he just hoped to get away from it all and escape this terrible nightmare.

The guard ran desperately, his steps getting faster and faster, but he could not escape the invisible pressure.

His breathing became heavy, echoing in the night air like a hymn of despair.

However, no matter how fast he sped up, the distance between the two worlds seemed to remain the same.

He felt an unusual aura, as if a pair of eyes were watching him in the darkness, which made him feel creepy.

His intuition told him that Yan Lingji was very close, and her presence made him feel uneasy.

He stopped and looked around, trying to find a place to hide.

But the surroundings seemed so strange to him that he had no idea where to go.

At this moment, his mind was in a mess, with all kinds of thoughts and emotions intertwined, making him overwhelmed.

The strongest feeling among them is the spreading fear.

The guard's pace quickened instinctively, but at the same time, his body kept reminding him that such an escape was hopeless.

He felt powerless, as if no matter how hard he tried he could not escape the fate.

His brain was in chaos due to the tension, and his thoughts were like a tangled ball of thread, with no clue to be found.

Fear dulled his thinking and made it difficult for him to make wise decisions.

He didn't dare to look back, for fear that if he did, he would see the horrifying sight of Yan Lingji standing behind him.

This imagined scene made his heart beat faster and sweat flow down his forehead.

At this moment, the ringing of a bell lightly broke the silence of the night. The familiar sound made the guard's heart tighten.

That was the unique sound of Yan Lingji's footsteps. As she moved, the bells would always make rhythmic sounds.

The sound was like a sharp sword, piercing through the silence of the night sky and also piercing the last glimmer of hope in the guard's heart.

The guard knew that this was Yan Lingji's unique hunting technique. Every time the bell rang, it meant her prey was one step closer to death.

He knew he had become her target, and she was approaching with grace and lethality.

His breathing began to quicken, his chest heaving violently with nervousness.

However, despite his fear, he remained alert, holding his weapon tightly, ready for the coming battle.

He told himself that he could not sit still and wait for death, he had to face this terrible enemy.

He tried hard to concentrate and try to find a solution to his chaotic thoughts.

It wasn't the first time he had heard the bell, but this time it seemed particularly piercing.

Every note was like an icy blade, cutting through his heart and bringing endless chill.

He could almost feel Yan Lingji's breath, a scent that was a mixture of danger and temptation, which made people want to get closer even if they knew it was poisonous.

Just when the guard thought he was about to collapse, a pair of white hands gently rested on his shoulders.

The touch was light, as if just being touched by a fallen leaf, but it brought endless fear to the guard.

His body was stiff, unable to move an inch. His hands, once full of strength and hope, now hung helplessly in the air, their fingertips trembling slightly.

"You can't escape your fate."

Yan Lingji's voice sounded in the guard's ears, soft but firm.

"Where do you think you can escape to?"

These words were like a spell, breaking the guards' last line of defense.

He finally stopped and turned to face Yan Lingji.

Under the moonlight, Yan Lingji was still as beautiful as ever, but the indifference in her eyes was like the declaration of death.

"Why... why..."

The guard's voice was hoarse, with a weak struggle.

"Why so many whys? When you attack me, it means you will be killed by me."

The guard stared at Yan Lingji with wide eyes, his heart full of confusion and unwillingness.

He wanted to know how he was discovered so easily, and even more so, who this woman was.

However, Yan Lingji did not give him a chance to explain. Her eyes were cold and resolute, and the flame in her hand gradually rose.

"How did you find me?"

The guard asked through gritted teeth.

Yan Lingji raised the corner of her mouth and laughed disdainfully: "With your little ability, you still want to escape my eyes? How ridiculous!"

Hearing this, the guard's face darkened and anger surged in his heart.

But facing the powerful enemy before him, he knew that he had no way out.

So he decided to fight to the death.

"In that case, let's have a life-and-death battle!"

the guard roared.

Yan Lingji raised her eyebrows, her tone full of contempt: "You think you are qualified to fight me? You don't know your own limitations!"

After saying that, the flame in Yan Lingji's hand suddenly exploded, turning into a blazing wave of fire that pounced towards the guard.

The guard's eyes widened and he quickly dodged to the side. However, the fire wave kept chasing him like a shadow, forcing him to retreat again and again.

"hateful……"

The guard gnashed his teeth and groaned inwardly.

He didn't expect Yan Lingji's strength to be so terrifying, and he was no match for her at all. But he was unwilling to just surrender, and decided to fight with all his strength.

The guard clenched his fists, tensed all his muscles, and concentrated all his internal strength in his fists.

Then, he suddenly swung a punch, blasting towards Yan Lingji with a fierce gust of wind.

This punch contained all his strength. If it hit the target, even steel would be bent.

When Yan Lingji saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

However, she did not retreat. Instead, she smiled gently and dodged Li Jing's attack.

At the same time, the flame in her hand burned again, forming a huge fire dragon, roaring and rushing towards the guard.

"not good!"

The guard's face turned pale and he wanted to escape but it was too late.

He only had time to let out a scream before he was swallowed by the fire dragon. Suddenly, his body was wrapped in blazing flames and he felt a sharp pain.

"what……"

The guard groaned in pain and tried to struggle, but the fire dragon held him tightly and continued to burn his body.

A moment later, his body was burned to ashes and drifted away with the wind.

Yan Lingji stood there quietly, looking at the place where the guard disappeared, with no expression on her face.

She clapped her hands gently, as if she had just done something insignificant.

Then she turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.

Yan Lingji's tone was calm, as if she was doing something very ordinary.

The moonlight once again shone through the mountains and forests, illuminating the figure of the guard lying quietly on the ground.

Fireflies were still flying around, as if guiding the direction of his soul.

The leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, which, along with the tranquility of the night, brought an end to this tragedy.