"Fascinating!" The woman exclaimed, her laughter ringing out like a beautiful melody.
The sheer delight in her voice was undeniable, as if she had stumbled upon a profound revelation that held immense significance.
Then, she directed her gaze toward a specific direction and released a scornful sneer.
With that simple motion, the elemental entity responded, extending its hand towards a specific direction. A surge of elemental power, vibrant and alive, surged through the air, converging on a single point. As the power dissipated, it unveiled the figure of Eldris, who had been lurking in the shadows, his presence hidden until now.
As she flicked her finger through the air again, it left behind a trail of glimmering motes, dancing like fireflies in the gloaming. The elemental being moved with a grace that belied its monumental force, its hand closing around Eldris with the inevitability of fate.
"Your concealment was commendable," the woman taunted, her voice a velvety purr that contrasted with her predatory gaze. "Alas, in my domain, the elements themselves are my eyes."
The elemental entity’s hands tightened around him, material yet somehow ethereal, imprisoning him within a swirling cage of elemental wrath.
"I knew something was off about you, but you have exceeded my expectations!" Eldris’s voice was heavy with disappointment and anger.
"Me? Oh, you cunning rat, did you truly believe I wouldn’t detect the absence of the Yin Essence?" The woman sneered, "I suggest you surrender it immediately; only then might I grant you the mercy of a swift demise."
Eldris responded not words but with action. His hands, swift and sure, his runes spiraled into existence, forming a vast array.
"All-Seer Array - Heaven-Destroying Eye."
The runes vanished, replaced by the colossal eye that glinted with the incomprehensible tapestry of the stars,The eye, indifferent to all but its purpose, fixed its gaze upon the elemental creature.
The release of power was immediate and immense, a beam of viridescent violence piercing the entity and rending the very essence of the elemental domain.
The creature, though, was undeterred. It reassembled again by absorbing the rampant energies with an insatiable hunger.
Yet, within a breath’s span, Eldris evaporated—vanished like mist in morning light.
"It disappeared!" she hissed, venom lacing her tone.
"What kind of escape technique is this?" she wondered, irritation lacing her words, peppered with an unwilling respect for the unseen adversary.
Escaping from her elemental domain is exceedingly difficult for anyone. Moreover, the individual managed to take the Yin Essence while she was momentarily distracted.
"Huh, trying to deceive me?" the woman scoffed, a sly smile curling at the corners of her lips.
A subtle gesture, a flick of her wrist, was all it took—her authority over the elements was undisputed.
Behind her, the elemental ring erupted into life, streams of soul energy spinning in a dizzying, reversed carousel. A painting of chaos took shape, elemental affinities twisted into grotesque forms, bending reality to the verge of breaking. Space heaved, shattered, fragments of the void peeking through the rents as if to whisper secrets of the abyss.
And then, with the force of a cosmic drum, Boom!
Liang emerged from the distorted space like an enigma materializing from thin air.
"How is it?" she asked, her voice tinged with the pride of a creator reveling in her art. "This is called the Element Distortion Art."
He smiled, the curve of his lips soft yet firm. "Quite impressive."
His eyes traveled from her to the elemental ring—calculating, curious.
"A void cultivator?" she asked, amusement coloring her words, the twinkle in her eyes betraying her interest.
Liang eyes flicked, it’s no surprise for him that the woman already discovered his void power, but he was left with no other alternatives back then, neverless he wasn’t really afraid of her knowing.
With a simple nod, he acknowledged her query. His finger pointed to the elemental ring with precision, "Your Soul Alter?"
Her astonishment was a mask quickly donned. "Oh, you know what a Soul Alter is?"
For a brief moment, she seemed genuinely taken aback—knowledge was a currency she had not expected him to possess.
Clearly, she didn’t expect a Runic Cultivator to recognize her Soul Alter, as Soul Cultivators mainly resided within the distant Yin Domain, a place far removed from the Runestone Solar System.
"So, fellow cultivator," she asked, her voice a symphony of curiosity and veiled vexation, "can I ask how your friend managed to escape?"
"Friends?" he scoffed, the word tasting bitter on his tongue. "Nothing more than allies. I have only known these people for a few days."
The woman’s laugh was a mocking sneer, tinged with scorn. "Do you take me for a fool?"
The elemental entity reacted to the tension, flexing its mighty arm as it conjured a maze of elemental chains. They spiraled towards Liang, serpentine and relentless, a writhing mass intent on binding him tight. The air grew heavy, charged with an invisible force, as if the very breath was being squeezed from the space by the chains’ unyielding grip.
Liang’s face grew even darker, a storm brewing in his eyes. This woman was incredibly powerful, and he knew he didn’t stand a chance against her in a direct confrontation.
Various scenarios unfolded in his mind. Indeed, he found himself in peril, yet he held a few ace cards close to his chest. While they might not completely overturn the situation, they at least promised him a chance at survival.
However, each option came with significant sacrifices—either revealing the might of the Chaos rune or risking exposure of the three treasures he possessed.
Suddenly, the woman clapped her hands again, causing the elemental ring to disappear along with the elemental entity. The chains loosened their grip, dissipating into thin air as if they were never there.
Liang looked at the scene with surprise, his gaze shifting from the empty space where the elemental ring once stood to the woman before him. What was going on in this woman’s crazy mind?
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