The dark sky

There were two figures—one light and one dark—entangling with each other at an unimaginable speed . Their weapons clashed with an impossible frequency . Every time they collided, the air would shake . The air felt like the sea's surface during a storm .

This violent battle had no sound . Other than the air shaking, there were occasional flashes too .

"Help!" Eliard yelled . He could see more clearly than Dylosen . Link could block Morpheus' attacks, but the demi-G.o.d had the upper hand . Link was dancing at the edge of death right now!

He also knew that the attack hadn't been aimed at Link . The original target was Dylosen, but Link had changed the direction and blocked Morpheus .

Among the three, only Link who was a master in both magic and martial arts could block Morpheus . If Eliard or Dylosen got close to Morpheus, they would get killed immediately!

Right now, Link was holding Morpheus up . It was the best chance for them to defeat Morpheus—and the only chance!

While yelling, Eliard had already started acting without hesitation .

A dark golden wand appeared in his right hand . It was a Legendary magic tool from the Golden Rune Workshop, called Broken-Winged Angel . He'd designed it himself and had used up all his allotted resources . He'd even used his credit too and had Evelina and Link's help . Now, this wand wasn't complete yet, but it was already at Level-12 .

Fragments of light lit up at his left hand . Two runestones appeared . One was an Ethereal Crystal while the other was a pure magic stone . Link had made it just for this trip .

"Soul La.s.so!" In the blink of an eye, the runestone flashed . A feathery golden beam of light came out and snaked towards Morpheus .

Soul La.s.so

Level-14 Soul Spell

Cost: 29000 (Currently in energy storage mode)

Effect: After activation, the mysterious power will wrap around the target's soul and restrict its movement . The specific symptoms will be that the soul is unable to escape, the target will react slowly, their memory will deteriorate, and they will become dazed .

(Note: It will trap your soul . )

When the Soul La.s.so appeared, Morpheus was using all his power to restrict Link . In reality, he wanted to kill Link, but after two seconds, he realized that he actually couldn't .

He was faster and stronger, but Link's battle techniques and endurance were better . Link's sword was more like a dragon . The blocks, stabs, slices, cuts, and sweeps were all the most basic moves and were clear too . But when put together, they formed many incredible sequences .

Some moves dismantled his power, making Morpheus feel that his dagger had stabbed a ball of cotton . Others were used to set things up, making Morpheus feel that he'd entered a jungle of traps . A poisonous viper could strike out at any time . He didn't dare get distracted .

If Link was his only enemy, he could still survive until ten seconds later when his power recovered even if he couldn't defeat Link quickly . By then, he could kill Link with brute force .

But he had three enemies!

Golden light suddenly appeared behind Morpheus . Without realizing, it wrapped around him . He felt his mind tremor and then it was as if there was a cotton ball stuffed inside . His movements slowed too . It became harder to block Link's attacks . Danger rose .

And he was a demi-G.o.d . If he was a regular Level-15 a.s.sa.s.sin, he would definitely be dead when attacked by Link now .

d.a.m.n Magician! He obviously knew what had happened . He wanted to kill the Magician who'd attacked him secretly, but then Link attacked with renewed strength . He couldn't escape .

But Morpheus had other tricks .

"Mist!" Black light pulsed around him . At the same time, black mist rose up in the air, swirling towards him . They connected and snapped the golden beam around him!

At that moment, alarms raised in Morpheus . Using his rich battle experience, he dodged to the side, head turning . At almost the same time, sharp silver light sc.r.a.ped past his face, bringing with it dark golden blood that shone with a black light . It was Link's sword!

This move was extremely dangerous . If he was an instant slower, his head would be somewhere else now .

Before this subsided, another wave came .

"Restraint Force Field!" This was Eliard with another Ethereal spell .

"Soul Rend!" This was Dylosen . He used a Soul spell . It was clear now—if they could disturb Morpheus' mind, Link would be able to kill them . Thus, attacks on the soul were the best thing right now .

The two Legendary spells acted upon Morpheus' inside and outside together .

He shook violently . His movements slowed again . It was only for around one-tenth of a second, but when faced with Link, it was basically a date with death .

The result was set!

Buzz . A sword buzzed softly . The Ode of a Full Moon lit up with cold light . A shred of "moonlight" circled Morpheus . After that, Link crossed behind Morpheus and then turned around, facing Morpheus' back .

Morpheus couldn't move now . Faint silver light snaked around him . From afar, it looked like a crack in a mirror . After two seconds, he slowly turned towards Link and finally spoke . His voice was hoa.r.s.e and weak .

"When I first laid my eyes on you, I felt danger, but I didn't think I would die at your hands . "

Clang! Link sheathed the Ode of a Full Moon . That move had cut off all hope for Morpheus to live . He could only speak now because it was just a reflection .

"I only feared your Divine Fragment . I never saw you as an opponent . " Link just saw Morpheus as someone who'd gotten lucky, and this opinion had never changed . Morpheus wasn't the Divine Fragment's master—he was the slave!

Morpheus sighed . It sounded like a cry and laugh . "When I received the Shadow Divine Fragment, I thought it was a blessing . After 100 years, I realized it's a curse . Whoever gets it will live miserably . I didn't believe it when I first heard that . I thought I would be special and break through destiny's shackles . Ha . Mortals, I wish you luck . "

With that, a strange smile appeared on his face . The spidery silver cracks on his body expanded . With a boom, the power within him lost control, and he exploded .

Shadow Stalker Morpheus who had terrorized the land for hundreds of years died just like that .

Once his flesh body was destroyed, his territory disappeared too . The omnipresent shadows vanished, and the sun peaked out .

Under the sun, Link, Eliard, and Dylosen hovered in the air . They were all relieved .

That battle had only been around six seconds, but it was possible for them to die at any second . It had been like a danse macabre—a dance of death .

"Is he really dead?" Eliard was in disbelief .

"He should be," Dylosen confirmed . "The Chaotic Moon says that the target has disappeared . "

"Look, the Divine Fragment should be there . " Link pointed at the end of the valley .

Because of the battle, the fog had scattered . A wall with a castle built into it appeared at the end of the valley . That was Morpheus' lair: the Shadow Fortress .

The dark sky There were two figures—one light and one dark—entangling with each other at an unimaginable speed . Their weapons clashed with an impossible frequency . Every time they collided, the air would shake . The air felt like the seas surface during a storm . This violent battle had no sound . Other than the air shaking, there were occasional flashes too . Help! Eliard yelled . He could see more clearly than Dylosen . Link could block Morpheus attacks, but the demi-G.o.d had the upper hand . Link was dancing at the edge of death right now! He also knew that the attack hadnt been aimed at Link . The original target was Dylosen, but Link had changed the direction and blocked Morpheus . Among the three, only Link who was a master in both magic and martial arts could block Morpheus . If Eliard or Dylosen got close to Morpheus, they would get killed immediately! Right now, Link was holding Morpheus up . It was the best chance for them to defeat Morpheus—and the only chance! While yelling, Eliard had already started acting without hesitation . A dark golden wand appeared in his right hand . It was a Legendary magic tool from the Golden Rune Workshop, called Broken-Winged Angel . Hed designed it himself and had used up all his allotted resources . Hed even used his credit too and had Evelina and Links help . Now, this wand wasnt complete yet, but it was already at Level-12 . Fragments of light lit up at his left hand . Two runestones appeared . One was an Ethereal Crystal while the other was a pure magic stone . Link had made it just for this trip . Soul La.s.so! In the blink of an eye, the runestone flashed . A feathery golden beam of light came out and snaked towards Morpheus . Soul La.s.so Level-14 Soul Spell Cost: 29000 (Currently in energy storage mode) Effect: After activation, the mysterious power will wrap around the targets soul and restrict its movement . The specific symptoms will be that the soul is unable to escape, the target will react slowly, their memory will deteriorate, and they will become dazed . (Note: It will trap your soul . ) When the Soul La.s.so appeared, Morpheus was using all his power to restrict Link . In reality, he wanted to kill Link, but after two seconds, he realized that he actually couldnt . He was faster and stronger, but Links battle techniques and endurance were better . Links sword was more like a dragon . The blocks, stabs, slices, cuts, and sweeps were all the most basic moves and were clear too . But when put together, they formed many incredible sequences . Some moves dismantled his power, making Morpheus feel that his dagger had stabbed a ball of cotton . Others were used to set things up, making Morpheus feel that hed entered a jungle of traps . A poisonous viper could strike out at any time . He didnt dare get distracted . If Link was his only enemy, he could still survive until ten seconds later when his power recovered even if he couldnt defeat Link quickly . By then, he could kill Link with brute force . But he had three enemies! Golden light suddenly appeared behind Morpheus . Without realizing, it wrapped around him . He felt his mind tremor and then it was as if there was a cotton ball stuffed inside . His movements slowed too . It became harder to block Links attacks . Danger rose . And he was a demi-G.o.d . If he was a regular Level-15 a.s.sa.s.sin, he would definitely be dead when attacked by Link now . d.a.m.n Magician! He obviously knew what had happened . He wanted to kill the Magician whod attacked him secretly, but then Link attacked with renewed strength . He couldnt escape . But Morpheus had other tricks . Mist! Black light pulsed around him . At the same time, black mist rose up in the air, swirling towards him . They connected and snapped the golden beam around him! At that moment, alarms raised in Morpheus . Using his rich battle experience, he dodged to the side, head turning . At almost the same time, sharp silver light sc.r.a.ped past his face, bringing with it dark golden blood that shone with a black light . It was Links sword! This move was extremely dangerous . If he was an instant slower, his head would be somewhere else now . Before this subsided, another wave came . Restraint Force Field! This was Eliard with another Ethereal spell . Soul Rend! This was Dylosen . He used a Soul spell . It was clear now—if they could disturb Morpheus mind, Link would be able to kill them . Thus, attacks on the soul were the best thing right now . The two Legendary spells acted upon Morpheus inside and outside together . He shook violently . His movements slowed again . It was only for around one-tenth of a second, but when faced with Link, it was basically a date with death . The result was set! Buzz . A sword buzzed softly . The Ode of a Full Moon lit up with cold light . A shred of moonlight circled Morpheus . After that, Link crossed behind Morpheus and then turned around, facing Morpheus back . Morpheus couldnt move now . Faint silver light snaked around him . From afar, it looked like a crack in a mirror . After two seconds, he slowly turned towards Link and finally spoke . His voice was hoa.r.s.e and weak . When I first laid my eyes on you, I felt danger, but I didnt think I would die at your hands . Clang! Link sheathed the Ode of a Full Moon . That move had cut off all hope for Morpheus to live . He could only speak now because it was just a reflection . I only feared your Divine Fragment . I never saw you as an opponent . Link just saw Morpheus as someone whod gotten lucky, and this opinion had never changed . Morpheus wasnt the Divine Fragments master—he was the slave! Morpheus sighed . It sounded like a cry and laugh . When I received the Shadow Divine Fragment, I thought it was a blessing . After 100 years, I realized its a curse . Whoever gets it will live miserably . I didnt believe it when I first heard that . I thought I would be special and break through destinys shackles . Ha . Mortals, I wish you luck . With that, a strange smile appeared on his face . The spidery silver cracks on his body expanded . With a boom, the power within him lost control, and he exploded . Shadow Stalker Morpheus who had terrorized the land for hundreds of years died just like that . Once his flesh body was destroyed, his territory disappeared too . The omnipresent shadows vanished, and the sun peaked out . Under the sun, Link, Eliard, and Dylosen hovered in the air . They were all relieved . That battle had only been around six seconds, but it was possible for them to die at any second . It had been like a danse macabre—a dance of death . Is he really dead? Eliard was in disbelief . He should be, Dylosen confirmed . The Chaotic Moon says that the target has disappeared . Look, the Divine Fragment should be there . Link pointed at the end of the valley . Because of the battle, the fog had scattered . A wall with a castle built into it appeared at the end of the valley . That was Morpheus lair: the Shadow Fortress .