One Person: Revitalize the Sword Sect, Start with the Sword Challenge of the Ten Lords

Countless phantoms danced and intertwined, while the true sword tip loomed, pointing directly at the opponent's throat...

"Well done!" Despite knowing the situation was urgent, the Minotaur didn't retreat, but instead advanced, actively engaging the enemy head-on. Both sides moved so quickly it was almost impossible to tell where they were going. The onlookers were completely captivated by this spectacular duel, holding their breath, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"Dang, dang, dang—" The fierce sound of metal clashing was mingled with the two men's shouts, some deep and powerful, some high and passionate. Every clash of arms elicited gasps and admiration from the audience. As time passed, the scales of victory seemed to slowly tilt towards Ye Lin.

"No... Impossible!" Despair flashed in the minotaur's eyes. His breathing became rapid, and sweat dripped down his forehead. Although he knew that his strength had been exhausted, the indomitable spirit in his heart still supported him and refused to collapse.

Ye Lin held the sword in his hand and looked at his opponent coldly, showing no sign of letting up. "You are indeed very strong, but that's all."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Minotaur roared again, as if trying to cheer himself up with his last breath: "Roar - even if it costs my life, I will never let you win like this!"

In a flash, the minotaur swung his massive axe, nearly as tall as a man, and slashed at Ye Lin. His movements, though swift, seemed much heavier, clearly no longer at peak strength. This didn't diminish the intimidating impact, but rather added a touch of tragic grandeur.

Meanwhile, Ye Lin appeared remarkably calm. With light steps, he dodged the attack just before the axe reached him, then used that moment to swing his sword at the minotaur. This strike embodied both a desire for victory and the deepest respect for his formidable foe.

With a crisp "clang" sound, everyone watched in amazement as the once incredibly solid axe shattered in two in mid-air. The crack quickly spread down the middle until it completely broke apart and fell to the ground with a deafening sound. Then, the minotaur fell to his knees...

Ye Lin slowly approached his opponent, who was already unable to stand up, and stretched out his hand to pull him up, "You've already lost."

Hearing this, the minotaur, who had been looking unwilling, finally regained some light in his eyes. He raised his head slightly and looked at Ye Lin. "Heh... I lost, and I lost with conviction." After saying this, the minotaur's body began to shrink and eventually disappeared into the magma world.

Where the minotaur had disappeared, a faint red light suddenly shone in the air. As the light gradually condensed, a bead emitting a warm red glow quietly appeared in mid-air, as if held up by some mysterious force.

A flicker of curiosity and caution flashed across Ye Lin's eyes. He slowly approached, reaching out and gently touching the bead. Suddenly, the entire space seemed to freeze, and the bead transformed into a liquid-like existence that quickly merged into his body.

An indescribable power instantly surged into Ye Lin's mind, and then he felt as if his consciousness had entered a completely new realm. Countless ancient runes appeared before his eyes, and each character was constantly changing and combining to form a series of complex and powerful texts - the Tyrant Scripture!

[Are you sure you want to continue exploring this mystery? Once you start, there's no turning back.] A deep, deep voice echoed in my mind, as if it came from an endless abyss.

"Of course." Ye Lin answered firmly, "Since fate has given me this inheritance, let me use this power to protect everything I cherish."

With that, the voice vanished, replaced by fragments of deeper memories that began to flood into his mind. These memories contained knowledge and techniques on how to control the newfound power within him, as well as introductions to numerous new yet extremely powerful techniques he had never seen before.

As the surrounding text slowly merged into Ye Lin's body, he felt as if he had become one with the entire universe. Every character, every ray of light seemed to carry an ancient will, converging within him. Just as this power was about to reach its peak, Ye Lin's body suddenly erupted with a dazzling brilliance. Then, everything returned to tranquility, and the text completely dissipated.

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When he woke up again, the familiar surroundings reminded him that he had returned to the real world. Ye Lin opened his eyes, and before him was the same bed in the hotel. It was already dark, and a few faint rays of streetlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, adding a touch of loneliness to the room. "Finally..." he muttered softly to himself, sitting up and trying to sense his newfound power. "It feels completely different."

......

Meanwhile, inside another star-rated hotel, Xu Si sat on the balcony, enjoying the quiet of the night. He held a cigarette, the smoke drifting with the night breeze, as if telling a hidden secret. Suddenly, the ringing of his cell phone shattered this rare tranquility. Xu Si glanced at the screen and hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Hello?" His tone revealed a hint of laziness. "What's going on?"

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded extremely anxious: "Xu Si, an urgent mission has just been issued from above."

Xu Si was slightly startled, then immediately leaned forward, his expression becoming serious. "Oh? Tell me about it."

"Your mission is..." The other party paused, then continued, "Go to Biyou Village and capture Chen Duo!"

Hearing the name, Xu Si's eyes flashed with a complex expression, followed by a slight scornful smile. "It's that woman again, haunting us." He then added, "But... we should also consider the terms, right? Look, I've been working for the company for so many years, and this task looks like it's going to be a tough one. How about giving us a raise?"

There was silence for a few seconds, as if they were discussing countermeasures. Soon after, a reply came: "After completing this mission, you will definitely be rewarded. A series of preferential measures, including commissions, will be arranged."

Upon learning of the substantial benefits, Xu Si's lips curled up into a distinct arc. "Great!" he said happily. "That way, there won't be any problems. I'll leave as soon as I finish this! Oh, there's just one more small matter—"

"what?"

"Take Xu San with you. Two people is always safer than fighting alone."

"Okay, that's it. Let's hurry up and get going."

After hanging up the call, the air returned to a certain quiet, but this quietness did not last long before it was broken again -