Merciless (4)

Mo Xie paused, his breathing labored but his voice steady. "Yao Huang's orders were clear: destroy your heart. Break your spirit. He believed that if he could kill those you loved, if he could shatter your resolve, you would fall. He thought it would be easy. But he underestimated you, just as he underestimates everyone. He is blind to the true nature of power, blind to the strength that comes not just from the legacy of the Primordial God but also from his own perseverance."

Yun Lintian's expression remained cold, but his grip on the Heaven Piercing Sword tightened. The chaotic energy around him pulsed faintly, a silent reminder of the power he wielded. He said nothing, allowing Mo Xie to continue.