Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

The Dark Qilin struggled frantically, like an ancient beast trapped in a desperate situation, stubbornly resisting. Its dark aura surged like a raging undercurrent, flowing wildly and chaotically, as if trying to break through all obstacles, attempting to shatter the rune blade's restraints, and dismantle the ice on its legs and the impact of the starlight sword energy. Wherever the dark aura passed, space seemed to be corroded and distorted, emitting a hissing sound, as if enduring unbearable pain.

Looking at the Dark Qilin's frenzied state, Lin Yu felt a pang of worry—its tenacity exceeded his expectations—but more than anything, he felt a resolute determination, an unwavering resolve as strong as steel. "No matter what, we cannot give up now. We've persevered this far! We've overcome countless hardships and sacrifices, shedding so much sweat and blood. We cannot afford to fail at this crucial final moment." He knew that if they retreated, all their previous efforts would be in vain, and all their sacrifices would be meaningless.

Su Yao was so weak she could barely stand, her legs trembling like a candle in the wind, as if she would collapse at any moment. Her eyes, however, remained fixed on the dark Qilin, never daring to relax for a moment, silently praying, "We must succeed. Everyone has given so much; we can't let it all go to waste. We've been through so many life-or-death moments together, faced countless dangers together. This time, we will definitely defeat it." Watching Lin Yu and the mysterious expert still fighting tenaciously, a surge of strength welled up within her. Even though she was no longer able to unleash her powerful abilities, she wanted to provide them with spiritual support. She knew they were a team; as long as they persevered, there was still hope.

The mysterious powerhouse wielded the runic blade with all his might. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, each one like a glittering gem, reflecting his exhaustion and tension. His face was deathly pale from overexertion, his lips bloodless, and he appeared extremely weak. He gritted his teeth, his cheeks bulging, his mind racing: "The power of the runes is about to break down. This Dark Qilin is simply too powerful. I must find a way to give Lin Yu a fatal blow, or we'll all die here." At that moment, his keen eyes noticed that the Dark Qilin, in its struggle to break free, had concentrated most of its power on its surface, creating a brief opening in its defenses. This instantaneous discovery was like a ray of dawn in the darkness.

The mysterious powerhouse made a decisive move, his heart hardening, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I'll fight! Even if it means death, I'll give it my all." Ignoring the immense pain of the rune backlash—a pain like countless red-hot steel needles piercing his body, spreading from his meridians throughout his entire being, almost threatening to destroy his will—he forced out all the power of the runes with sheer willpower. The rune blade shone brightly, its light like the dawn breaking, instantly transforming into countless tiny rune chains. Each chain shimmered with a mysterious and powerful light, carrying a do-or-die spirit, deeply embedding itself into the dark Qilin's body.

The dark Qilin cried out in pain, letting out a deafening roar that seemed to shatter the entire world, causing the surrounding mountains and earth to tremble. Its movements were finally temporarily restricted, its body trembling slightly under the restraint of the runic chains, as if making a final struggle.

Lin Yu keenly seized this fleeting opportunity, like a hungry cheetah discovering its prey's weakness. Overjoyed, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "Now! This is our best chance to defeat it; we can't miss it!" He poured the last of his strength into the Star Sword, a power that seemed like the final glimmer of his life, unleashing the Starry Sky-Splitting Slash. This move was his ultimate understanding of the Star Sword Technique in a desperate situation, his last gamble for victory. The Star Sword erupted with unprecedented brilliance, as if a small star had condensed on its blade, so bright it was almost blinding, threatening to completely illuminate the dark world.

Like a bolt of lightning, the light shot straight towards the Dark Qilin with lightning speed, its speed seemingly transcending the limitations of space in an instant. Sensing the immense threat of this attack, a flicker of fear crossed its previously murderous eyes. It frantically twisted its body, trying to break free from the rune chains, but the chains were like unyielding steel, firmly binding its body and rendering it completely immobile.

The Starry Sky Slash struck the Dark Qilin in the blink of an eye. With a deafening boom, the sound was as shocking as the Big Bang. The powerful force erupted from the Dark Qilin, illuminating the entire space and turning the dark world into daylight in an instant.

The Dark Qilin's body was completely enveloped in light. It let out a painful roar, its voice filled with resentment, as if telling the world of its anger and helplessness. Lin Yu and the others watched the Dark Qilin in the light with tense expressions, wondering if it had been completely defeated. Everyone's heart seemed to stop, and an atmosphere of extreme tension filled the air.

As the light gradually faded, like the calm after a storm, the dark Qilin reappeared before everyone's eyes. The dark aura on its body had become extremely weak, and its once jet-black body was now covered with wounds, scales had fallen off, and blood was dripping from it. Its body swayed precariously, as if a gentle breeze could blow it over.

Lin Yu was overjoyed, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes: "It seems this attack worked! Our efforts haven't been in vain, victory is just around the corner." But he still dared not let his guard down, gripping the Star Sword tightly in his hand, the blade trembling slightly, as if it too was excited about the impending victory. His eyes were filled with vigilance, ready to launch the next attack at any moment, because he knew that the Dark Qilin might still have a final struggle.

Su Yao also breathed a slight sigh of relief. Her tense nerves finally eased a little, and a tired smile appeared on her face, a smile filled with relief and joy: "We... it seems we did it. After so much hard work, we finally see the light at the end of the tunnel." Her voice was weak, but full of joy.

The mysterious powerhouse collapsed to the ground, his body pushed to its limit, unable to stand any longer. He knew they had gained the upper hand in the battle, but it wasn't over yet. Looking at the dark Qilin, he understood that this behemoth might still have a final, deadly move; they couldn't afford to be careless.

Just then, the Dark Qilin suddenly raised its head, a strange light flashing in its eyes, a light like a ghostly fire in the underworld, full of mystery and danger. It opened its mouth wide and spat out a black ball of light, containing its last bit of power, as if it were the final condensation of its life force, which shot towards Lin Yu at great speed, so fast that no one had time to react.

Lin Yu was startled, his face instantly turning pale: "This is bad! This is its final counterattack, I must find a way to dodge!" He tried to dodge, but found his body sluggish from exhaustion, as if bound by an invisible shackle, every movement becoming extremely difficult…