Give me your power or she die

As the wind coils subside and slowly dissipate. Xuan Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. But not as relieved as it should be, because Chi You went with the mei long sword. It made him anxious. He had to, seek and find it. To take back Mei Long's sword.

But without him knowing. Just as he thought his battle with Chi You was over for now. He turned his body to see Nhamso's condition. And there his eyes opened wide, startled. He saw Nhamso clinging to Chi You's grip, gripping her from behind. His arms wrapped around her neck, ready to break it.

Mei long's sword was drawn right in front of the heart. Ready to stab in and take her life right then and there.

He was consumed by his trick, he managed to trick him. By showing that he was running away, saving himself. But it turns out he was wrong. He clenched his fists, so tight that made his knuckles turn white.

He stood there stunned, unmoved. Because he was afraid, the slightest his misstep, then the tip of the sword must have stabbed into Nhamso's heart. So, he stood still.

"You didn't expect that, did you? You thought I would just walk away, how naive you are. Hahahaha" his laughter boomed, breaking Xuan Yuan's shock. "You never learn from your mistakes, 2000 years ago, do you? How silly you are!" he sneered at him as if he saw him folly in a child. This is a victory in itself for him. He had locked him in the palace for almost 20 years. Not giving him access to see the outside world. The outside world is cruel, deceitful, cunning, and slippery.

He had planned it from the start, when he ordered Zhi Qiang to bring home the child, he believed was the reincarnation of the king of dragons. he deliberately restrained him from going out of the Banquan palace. He had only let him go 2 years ago, in hopes that he could bring home the sword he wanted. And only the second time on his trip, he succeeded.

A dark grin appeared on his face, staring intently at Xuan Yuan, ready to devour his power with the greedy look he hadn't once displayed before him. "You thought I didn't hear when you called her 'Phoenix', I know who she is, to you!"

Xuan Yuan's face grew even more furious, he didn't realize he had made a mistake. It was just a reaction to how happy he was when he found out that he had found her. 'How stupid am I'. He cursed himself.

"Now, give me your power, or she dies!" Chi You shouted with a fierce face, not showing the slightest bit of compassion. No, after he killed Zhi Qiang without even batting an eye. His confidant, who was loyal to him, but still worthless to him in front of the great power he would soon gain.

Nhamso's eyes went wide. How can things get so bad like this, she thought. Her only intention was to help him. But she didn't expect that presence would only lead him to the gate of death. She stared intently into Xuan Yuan's eyes, shaking her head slightly, as she was unable to move freely in Chi You's grip.

He saw how desperate Nhamso was, her body seemed to tremble, between fear and anxiety. How could he, once again put Phoenix in danger and threaten her life. Now he in a dilemma, a dilemma to choose between Phoenix and the universe balance. Two choices that make his heart feel squeezed dry.

This is her last birth, her last mission. And she had yet to see success in her mission this time. but now he had fallen into Chi You's trap instead. he was only careless a little, but his carelessness led him to the abyss of the death.

"Don't make me wait Xuan Yuan, otherwise, I'll give you her weak heart." Chi You had already lost his temper and he still didn't see Xuan Yuan's intention to give his power. Therefore, he moved his hand holding the sword, to stab Nhamso in the chest.

Xuan Yuan's eyes opened wide, panicked "Stop, I will give you what you want" 'At least she will stay alive, completing her last mission' he thought in a frantic heart 'It doesn't matter if I have to be reborn thousands of times to atone for my sins'. "Now let her go," he pleaded desperately.

Nhamso's eyes watered, she didn't want him to suffer. But she didn't know what she should do to help him now.

A triumphant smile appeared on Chi You's face. but he won't let go and just believe "You think I'm as naive as you?" he replied with a mischievous and arrogant smile.

Xuan Yuan felt, if he could, he would want to crush the face of that triumphant smile. he really is a demon with a human form. He growled inwardly.

"Then trade me instead" he proposed an idea, at least he was taking a safe step, if he intended to trick them once he had managed to claim his power.

"Sounds fair, fine" he brought his lips close to Nhamso's ear, then whispered the word "Move" he released his grip on her neck, but he pointed his sword at Xuan Yuan, just in case he acted against their deal.

Nhamso gasped as Chi You whispered the word in her ear. Her eyes were fixed on Xuan Yuan, honestly she was scared to death, but she also didn't want Xuan Yuan to be in danger. Reluctantly she walked over, breaking free from Chi You's grip.

A while Nhamso walked away from the two men. Chi You wasted no time, wielding the mei long sword right at Xuan Yuan's heart. A groan sounded from Xuan Yuan's mouth. Then, from the blade of the sword, a stream of energy burst forth from it. That energy, flowed towards Chi You. he sucked in his power through his mouth, slowly from sure, he didn't want to leave a bit of strength in him.

Xuan Yuan felt an intense pain in his chest. The tip of the mei long sword, tore open his left chest. He felt his body getting weaker and weaker, but at the same time. He wasn't thinking about his own safety, but he took this opportunity to push Nhamso away from Chi You's grip. because he was focused on sucking out his strength.

With the remaining power he had, he put his right hand on Nhamso's chest. A beam of light emerged from his palm, with a thrust of his hand. Nhamso was blown away from them. But in the midway, she disappeared instantly from that place, or rather from Chi You's reach. Xuan Yuan confirmed that she was safe before he put down his guard.

And this is the end of his life. Amidst the darkness that began to cover his vision. He was still smiling looking at the direction where Nhamso had disappeared. He had sacrificed himself for the one he loved the most. Century passed, but his love did not fade.

Pain, bitterness, lamentation from the bottom of his heart. He did not expect, when he just realized the person, he really loves whom he has been waiting for a long time. But they only met for a moment, and they had to part again. After this he didn't know if he would ever see her again. but that was all fine for him, as long as she survived from Chi You's clutches.

He would risk everything he had just for her sake. He was willing to spend or pay for his mistakes with thousands of daggers stabbing deep into his body. but he would never let Phoenix suffer, not for a moment.

As darkness devoured his consciousness Chi You whispered, "See you in Hell". After that his eyes closed, serene enveloped his surroundings. A moment later he heard a faint sound, tickling in his ear.