The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 206: Battle of the Inner Demon

Within the boundless darkness of the illusion, Yun Che's consciousness seemed to be drawn by an invisible force into a mysterious and profound space. All around him was a chaotic void. Only his inner demon, like a lord of darkness, stood silently before him. Its deep eyes seemed to penetrate all his inner fears and fragility.

“Yun Che, is your heart actually so vulnerable?” The inner demon’s voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of teasing and mockery.

Yun Che gritted his teeth, his eyes as sharp as torches as he stared directly at his inner demon: "Stop talking nonsense. Today, I will definitely defeat you!"

The Inner Demon smiled faintly, and instantly transformed into a dark shadow, sprinting towards Yun Che. Yun Che dodged, relying on his keen intuition and agility to skillfully dodge the Inner Demon's first attack. However, the Inner Demon's speed only grew more and more fierce, like a ghost, making it difficult for Yun Che to grasp it.

“Hmph, is that all you’ve got?” The inner demon’s taunts followed him like a shadow, each attack hitting Yun Che’s vital points, yet they were all neutralized one by one by his astonishing willpower and strength.

In this endless illusion, Yun Che's battle with his inner demon reached a stalemate. Every encounter was a dual test of Yun Che's will and strength. Within him, there was both a desire for victory and a fear of failure. But whenever fear surfaced, he would immediately suppress it, using his unwavering faith to sustain himself and continue fighting.

“Yun Che, your heart is filled with contradictions and struggles. How can you defeat me when you are like this?” The inner demon’s voice sounded again, with a hint of provocation.

Yun Che snorted coldly, his eyes gleaming with an unyielding light: "I, Yun Che, never bow to anyone, and I will certainly never yield to you!"

As he spoke, Yun Che suddenly erupted with powerful aura, like an awakened lion, launching a fierce attack towards the inner demon. His fists were sharp, his sword was awe-inspiring, and every move contained destructive power.

Seeing this, the Inner Demon's expression changed slightly, but he refused to give in. His movements were unpredictable, and he engaged in a thrilling duel with Yun Che.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the two's power collided in the air, producing a dazzling spark. The space in the illusion seemed to be torn apart by this force, forming cracks.

Both Yun Che and his inner demon were greatly shocked and took several steps back. However, Yun Che was not discouraged by this, but instead became more determined to defeat his inner demon.

“You are nothing but an illusion in my heart. How could I, Yun Che, lose to an illusory thing like you!” Yun Che roared loudly, his tone filled with determination and confidence.

Upon hearing this, the Inner Demon's eyes flashed with anger: "How dare you look down on me like this! Today, I will make you know what true despair is!"

After saying this, the Inner Demon transformed into a dark shadow once again, sprinting towards Yun Che. This time, his speed was even faster than before, and his power was even greater. Yun Che felt this unprecedented pressure, but instead, a sense of enlightenment emerged in his heart.

“So, to defeat you is to defeat my own fears and weaknesses.” Yun Che muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

At this moment, Yun Che suddenly closed his eyes and took a deep breath. His figure disappeared in the illusion, as if merging into the void.

The inner demon was stunned, then looked around, but could not find any trace of Yun Che. At this moment, a powerful force suddenly surged from all directions, surrounding the inner demon.

"This is..." The inner demon was horrified, but it was too late. This power surged like a flood, completely submerging him.

When Yun Che opened his eyes again, he found himself standing at the end of the illusion. In front of him, the figure of the inner demon had vanished, leaving only emptiness and tranquility.

“I finally defeated you.” Yun Che said softly, his tone filled with relief and joy.

At this moment, the illusion suddenly collapsed, and Yun Che's consciousness returned to reality. He found himself lying on an unfamiliar meadow, surrounded by dense forests and clear streams.

“Where is this?” Yun Che looked around, his heart filled with confusion.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded beside his ears: "Yun Che, you're awake."

Yun Che looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lin Yifeng standing not far away, looking at him with a smile.

"Yifeng? Why are you here?" Yun Che asked in surprise.

Lin Yifeng smiled slightly and explained, "You were unconscious in the illusion, and I rescued you. I didn't expect that you actually defeated your inner demon. It's really impressive."

Yun Che felt a surge of warmth in his heart upon hearing this. He looked at Lin Yifeng gratefully, "Thank you, Yifeng. Without you, I might never have woken up."

Lin Yifeng waved his hand, indicating that he was welcome. "We are brothers, and it is natural for us to help each other. Besides, I also believe that you have the ability to defeat your inner demons."

Yun Che nodded, his heart filled with emotion. He gazed into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Next, we will face the threat of the Dark Temple. We must become stronger to protect ourselves and those around us."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yifeng's expression became serious. "That's right, the Dark Temple is very powerful. But we are not pushovers either. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defeat them!"

The two smiled at each other, their mutual understanding and trust reaching its peak at that moment. They stood up, dusted off their bodies, and prepared to face the next challenge.

At this moment, a sudden flash of light caught their attention. A brilliant beam of light descended from the sky and landed in the forest not far from them.

"What is this?" Yun Che asked in surprise.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Yifeng's eyes: "I don't know, but it looks like some kind of opportunity. Let's go and take a look."

The two looked at each other and nodded, then ran towards the direction where the beam of light had fallen. When they arrived at the scene, they saw that a dense forest had been shrouded by the beam of light, forming a mysterious space.

“Could this be the opportunity mentioned in the illusion?” Yun Che muttered to himself, his heart filled with anticipation.

Lin Yifeng nodded in agreement: "It's very likely. Let's go in and see what's inside."

The two cautiously stepped into the mysterious space, only to find a colorful fantasy world inside. Various exotic plants and animals grew here, and the air was filled with rich spiritual energy.

“This place is simply a paradise for cultivation!” Yun Che exclaimed.

Lin Yifeng couldn't help but nodded: "That's right, the spiritual energy here is so rich, if we practice here, our strength will definitely improve by leaps and bounds."

The two began searching for opportunities within the illusion. They discovered that not only was the spiritual energy here rich, but it also hid many precious spiritual herbs and medicines. These herbs and medicines were extremely helpful in improving strength and healing injuries.

“Look, there’s a Nine-Transformation Spiritual Lotus over there!” Yun Che pointed at a pond not far away and shouted excitedly.

Lin Yifeng looked over and saw a Nine-Transformation Spiritual Lotus growing in the pond, emitting a faint glow. He immediately activated his spiritual power and flew towards the Nine-Transformation Spiritual Lotus.

However, just as he was about to touch the Nine Revolutions Spiritual Lotus, a powerful barrier suddenly emerged and blocked him back.

"What's going on?" Lin Yifeng asked in surprise.

Yun Che also frowned: "It seems that obtaining this Nine-Transformation Spiritual Lotus is not easy."

The two began to study how to break the barrier. They found that the barrier seemed to be closely connected with a certain rule in the illusion, and only by mastering this rule could the barrier be broken.

"Let me try." Yun Che took a deep breath and began to carefully sense the rules of the illusion. He closed his eyes, as if merging with the illusion. Gradually, he felt the mysterious power within the illusion.

"I understand!" Yun Che suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of wisdom gleaming in them. He mobilized his spiritual energy and, following the rules he had comprehended, attacked the barrier.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the barrier shattered under Yun Che's attack. The Nine-Transformation Spiritual Lotus lost the barrier's protection and was exposed to the two men.

"Great!" Lin Yifeng shouted excitedly, and immediately stepped forward to pick the Nine-Transformation Spirit Lotus.

The two continued their search for opportunities within the illusion. They encountered numerous powerful beasts and traps, but with their extraordinary strength and wisdom, they managed to overcome them one by one. Ultimately, they harvested a wealth of magical herbs, medicinal herbs, and precious cultivation resources within this illusion.

“This is truly a treasure land.” Yun Che exclaimed, looking at the storage ring in his hand, which was already filled with various precious items.

Lin Yifeng also smiled and nodded: "That's right, with these resources, our strength will definitely be able to reach a higher level."

The two decided to cultivate here for a while, refining all the spiritual herbs and medicines they harvested into elixirs to improve their strength. They found a secluded place and began to practice in seclusion.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several months had already passed. During these months, Yun Che and Lin Yifeng's strength had greatly improved. Not only had they mastered more martial arts and magic, they had also comprehended many profound cultivation methods.

“Finally, it’s time for us to leave.” Yun Che stood up and looked at the distant sky, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Lin Yifeng also stood up and stood shoulder to shoulder with Yun Che: "Indeed, the threat from the Dark Temple is still there. We can't stand still here."

The two nodded at each other and walked towards the exit of the illusion. When they emerged from the illusion, it was already daytime outside. The sun shone down on them, warm and bright.

“I’m finally back.” Yun Che sighed, looking at the familiar sky and earth, his heart filled with a sense of intimacy.

Lin Yifeng also smiled and nodded: "Yes, next, we should face the real challenge."

The two packed their bags and prepared to head to the Dark Temple. They knew that this battle would be extremely difficult, but they were fully prepared.

On their way to the Dark Temple, Yun Che and Lin Yifeng met many like-minded companions. Some were powerful warriors, while others were mages proficient in magic. They all shared a common goal: to destroy the Dark Temple and protect the peace of this continent.

"Welcome!" Yun Che looked at these new partners, his heart filled with joy and anticipation.

The new companions also smiled and nodded, expressing their willingness to fight alongside Yun Che and Lin Yifeng. They discussed tactics together, shared intelligence, and made full preparations for the upcoming battle.