Godslayer: Agent of the Gods, the Stabilizing Force at the Start

The night was as dark as ink, and the ancient mansion was quiet and eerie. Lin Qiye hurried through the long corridor, his footsteps echoing in the empty space. He had just left the scene of a mysterious ceremony, and his mind was still immersed in the shock of that unknown power.

Inside the room, Su Ming, dressed in a black robe, had a cold and stern expression. Once Lin Qiye's figure had completely disappeared into the night, he swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A beam of eerie light shot from his fingertips, chasing after Lin Qiye. The light turned back halfway, bringing back a spirit radiating a soft blue light—Nyx.

Nyx appeared, warily looking around before finally fixing her gaze on Su Ming: "What do you mean by this? Why did you call me out of that child's body?" Her voice was ethereal, yet carried a hint of a mother's anxiety.

Su Ming bowed slightly, his expression solemn: "Nyx, I know about your connection with Qi Ye, and I understand your desire to protect him. But now, this child is at the center of a vortex, with various forces secretly coveting the secret within him. If you continue to stay inside him, you may protect him for a while, but you will also make him a target of everyone's hatred."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Nyx's eyes. She was well aware of the implications, but the thought of leaving Lin Qiye was truly difficult to bear: "Then what are your plans? How can I easily entrust him to you?"

Su Ming stepped forward, looking sincerely at Nyx: "I swear on my honor that I will protect Lin Qiye as if he were my own child. I have the ability to teach him to control his own power, guide him to find the right path in this chaotic world, and avoid the dangers lurking in the shadows."

Nyx gazed at Su Ming for a long time, trying to find a trace of falsehood in his eyes, but she only saw determination and resolve. After a long while, she sighed softly, "I hope you can keep your word. This child's fate has been full of hardship. Although he has extraordinary talent, it has also plunged him into endless trouble. I originally wanted to stay by his side forever..."

Su Ming nodded slightly: "I understand your feelings, but for his long-term future, this is the best choice at present. Don't worry, I will train him into a true strongman, so that he will have the ability to control his own destiny."

Nyx's figure faded, turning into specks of starlight: "Then I'll leave it to you, Su Ming. If anything happens to this child, I will make you pay the price." With that, she completely disappeared from the room.

Since that day, Lin Qiye often felt an invisible force assisting him during his cultivation. Whenever he encountered a bottleneck, a mysterious power would gently guide him, helping him break through. He was puzzled, unaware that all of this stemmed from Su Ming, who was secretly protecting him.

Su Ming kept a close eye on Lin Qiye's every move, watching him make steady progress on his cultivation path, and felt a deep sense of satisfaction. He knew that Lin Qiye bore a great mission, and what he needed to do was pave a solid path for his growth.

Once, while Lin Qiye was cultivating in the mountains, he accidentally triggered an ancient restriction. Instantly, a fierce wind arose, sand and stones flew everywhere, and immense pressure assailed him. Just as he was about to collapse, Su Ming secretly intervened, a gentle force protecting him and neutralizing the restriction's attack. He also skillfully guided Lin Qiye to comprehend a new cultivation method from within.

As time went by, Lin Qiye's strength increased day by day, and he became increasingly curious about the power that had been secretly helping him. Finally, on a full moon night, he came alone to a ruin outside the city and shouted into the open space, "I wonder which senior has been secretly helping me all this time? I am extremely grateful and humbly request that you show yourself."

Su Ming emerged from the shadows, the moonlight bathing him and outlining his slender figure: "Qi Ye, you've finally realized it."

Lin Qiye's face lit up with joy. He quickly stepped forward, knelt down, and thanked her: "Senior, thank you for your careful guidance and secret protection during this time. If it weren't for you, I would probably have lost my way on this path of cultivation long ago."

Su Ming helped Lin Qiye up, his eyes full of affection: "Child, you don't need to do this. You are exceptionally talented and have a strong sense of justice. I just don't want your talent to be buried in this chaotic world. From today onwards, you will officially follow me in cultivation, and I will pass on all that I have learned in my life to you."

Lin Qiye's eyes gleamed with determination: "Senior, Qiye will definitely cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations. But I don't know why you value me so much?"

Su Ming gazed at the night sky, his thoughts drifting far away: "Years ago, I witnessed a tragedy, in which countless innocent lives were lost. At that time, I vowed to find someone in this world who could change the world, and you, Qi Ye, are the hope I have been searching for for many years. Your appearance has allowed me to see the dawn in this chaotic world."

Lin Qiye clenched his fist, a sense of mission welling up in his heart: "Senior, Qiye will do his utmost to protect the peace of this world with you."

After that, Lin Qiye followed Su Ming and devoted himself to cultivation, and the bond between the master and disciple grew stronger day by day. Together they explored ancient ruins and searched for rare cultivation resources; when faced with provocations from various forces, they did not back down and worked hand in hand.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. A dark force quietly rose up, having heard of Lin Qiye's reputation, and attempted to capture him to use his power to realize their own ambitions.

One day, as Lin Qiye and Su Ming were on their way home, they were suddenly surrounded by a group of men in black robes. The leader of the men in black robes let out a sinister laugh: "Lin Qiye, today is your death day. Come with us obediently, and perhaps we can spare your corpse."

A hint of coldness flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes as he gripped his longsword tightly: "You think you can capture me with your cowardly strength?"

Su Ming stood beside Lin Qiye, waving his staff to create a powerful shield protecting the two of them: "Qiye, don't panic. Today, let these people see our power."

The master and apprentice fought side by side. Su Ming unleashed powerful magic, while Lin Qiye relied on his agility and sharp swordsmanship to engage in a fierce battle with the black-robed man. During the battle, Su Ming was accidentally injured by the black-robed man's hidden weapon while protecting Lin Qiye, but he endured the pain and continued fighting.

Seeing this, Lin Qiye was enraged. His power erupted instantly, and his swordsmanship became even more ferocious, forcing the black-robed men to retreat steadily. In the end, realizing the situation was dire, the black-robed men fled in all directions.

Lin Qiye quickly helped up the injured Su Ming, his face full of self-blame: "Senior, it's all my fault for getting you injured."

Su Ming smiled slightly and patted Lin Qiye on the shoulder: "Child, don't blame yourself. This is just a small setback on the path of cultivation. As long as you are safe and sound, my injury is nothing."

After this life-or-death battle, Lin Qiye cherished the time he spent with Su Ming even more, and understood the weight of his responsibilities. He knew that the road ahead was long and full of unknown challenges, but as long as Su Ming was by his side, he had the courage to face everything.