The Emperor's Favorite: The Useless and Crazy Concubine Who Conquers the World

"You're finally here." The mysterious man sneered at Lan Yunyan. "Do you think you can save him? You will all become sacrifices to darkness."

Lan Yunyan looked at Ling Xiuhan, her heart filled with distress. She said to the mysterious man, "Why did you do this? He made his own choice. You can't force him."

The mysterious man laughed heartily. "He is a descendant of the Lord of Darkness. His fate has long been determined. He should return to darkness and rule the world with me."

Lan Yunyan was shocked when she heard the mysterious man's words, but her belief became even stronger.

She took a step forward, shielding Ling Xiuhan behind her. "Even if he's the descendant of the Lord of Darkness, so what? Fate is never arbitrarily written by others. I will definitely break this absurd arrangement of yours."

The mysterious man's eyes turned cold, and the dark aura around him seemed to be summoned, becoming stronger and stronger, spreading in the air like ink.

"You're asking for your own life, girl. Don't blame me for being rude." After saying that, he raised his hand slightly, and countless sharp black crystal spikes shot towards Lan Yunyan and Ling Xiuhan in the darkness.

Lan Yunyan swiftly swung the sword in her hand. The sword shadow flickered, forming a silver light curtain, which blocked the crystal spikes one after another. The crystal spikes collided with the light curtain, making a sharp friction sound and splashing black sparks.

Ling Xiuhan stood behind her, his brow furrowed. He could sense a force stirring within him, as if instinctively responding to the dark aura. He tried to suppress it, beads of sweat gradually forming on his forehead.

"Go away quickly and don't worry about me." Ling Xiu Han whispered to Lan Yunyan. He was afraid that the dark power in his body would suddenly get out of control and hurt her.

Lan Yunyan didn't even turn around, "I won't abandon you, we will face it together."

Seeing that his attack was blocked, the mysterious man quickly formed seals with his hands, and the ground began to tremble violently. Many dark creatures crawled out from the huge black cracks. Their bodies were twisted, emitting a foul odor, and they pounced towards the two men with their fangs and claws.

Lan Yunyan took a deep breath and muttered something. Suddenly, a blazing blue flame ignited on the sword. She rushed into the group of dark creatures. Every sword she swung carried the power of fire, temporarily forcing those dark creatures back.

Ling Xiu Han looked at Lan Yunyan's back as she fought hard. He closed his eyes and tried to communicate with the dark power in his body, trying to find out if there was any way to transform or control it.

Suddenly, some vague images emerged in his mind, which seemed to be fragments of memories about the Lord of Darkness. He saw an ancient sealing technique.

At this moment, the mysterious man took advantage of Lan Yunyan's unpreparedness, and instantly tied her hands and feet with a dark rope and pulled her to his side.

"Ling Xiu Han, if you don't want her to die, just obey my orders." The mysterious man put a black dagger against Lan Yunyan's throat.

Ling Xiu Han suddenly opened his eyes, and the dark light in his eyes flickered.

"Let her go!" he said.

The mysterious man sneered, "Then accept your fate and release the dark power within you."

Ling Xiu Han was struggling in his heart. He looked at Lan Yunyan and saw the trust and encouragement in her eyes.

He slowly raised his hands, and dark energy began to gather in his palms. Seeing this, the mysterious man smiled triumphantly.

However, Ling Xiu Han suddenly turned the dark power in his palm towards the mysterious man, and at the same time recited the ancient sealing spell.

The mysterious man did not expect Ling Xiu Han to do this. He was horrified and quickly let go of Lan Yunyan, trying his best to resist the dark force.

After breaking free from the restraints, Lan Yunyan immediately used all her strength to besiege the mysterious man together with Ling Xiuhan.

Her blue flames intertwined with Ling Xiu Han's dark power, forming a powerful energy vortex that trapped the mysterious man inside.

The mysterious man struggled in the vortex, and his dark power was gradually weakened.

But the mysterious man had been practicing for many years after all. He forcibly broke through the blockade of some energy. His figure flashed and appeared behind Ling Xiu Han. He slapped Ling Xiu Han's back with both hands, trying to completely stimulate the dark power in his body.

Ling Xiuhan was struck hard, spurting blood as he fell forward. Seeing this, Lan Yunyan rushed towards the mysterious man, her sword thrust straight into his heart.

The mysterious man dodged sideways, and Lan Yunyan's sword scratched his arm. He roared angrily and fought with Lan Yunyan again.

Ling Xiu Han endured the severe pain in his body and climbed up from the ground. His eyes became more determined.

He concentrated all his energy, merging the dark power in his body with his own will to form a new and pure power.

He pushed out with both hands, and the force shot towards the mysterious man who was fighting with Lan Yunyan like a dazzling light.

The mysterious man was hit by the light, screamed, and his body began to dissipate.

"You... won't... succeed..." As the last trace of darkness dissipated, the mysterious man completely disappeared.

Lan Yunyan hurried to Ling Xiuhan's side, looking at his pale face, her heart aching. "How are you?"

Ling Xiuhan smiled slightly, "I'm fine, thanks to you."

After a brief rest, the two knew they couldn't stay here for long. Although Ling Xiuhan had temporarily suppressed the dark energy within him, that power, like a sleeping beast, could awaken again at any moment.

Lan Yunyan supported Ling Xiu Han and walked towards the Temple of Light based on the route she remembered. There were many respected elders there who might know more secrets about the descendants of the Lord of Darkness and a complete solution.

Along the way, Ling Xiu Han's body became weaker and weaker, and his steps became more and more unsteady.

Lan Yunyan was extremely anxious. She searched everywhere for herbs and water to help Ling Xiuhan recuperate.

In a quiet valley, she discovered a clear spring, around which grew several magical herbs emitting strange light.

Lan Yunyan carefully picked the spiritual herbs, washed them with spring water, and then fed them to Ling Xiuhan.

After taking the spiritual herb, Ling Xiuhan's complexion improved slightly. However, as night fell, danger struck again. In the darkness, pairs of dark green eyes flashed with greed, and a pack of shadow wolves surrounded them.