Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 360 - 291: Victory or Defeat

Chapter 360: Chapter 291: Victory or Defeat

Hearing the question, Xingxiao burst into laughter, his gaze full of disgust as he looked at the two Lin Xing’s primordial spirits in front of him.

"Why?"

Xingxiao did not answer that question but somberly said, "Lin Xing, a major difference between the present world and the Mirror World lies in the evil spirits."

"The reason the present world lacks evil spirits is that, a hundred years ago, all the wicked energies were transferred into the Mirror World."

"Initially, the Great Zhou Dynasty in the Mirror World had already reached its twilight a hundred years ago, with the change of dynasties imminent."

"But due to the transfer of evil spirits from the present world, the Mirror World completely fell into chaos. In the midst of continuous wars, not only did the people suffer, but the Central Plains also shattered into pieces, never able to unify."

"Similarly, the present world entered an abnormal state due to the dissipation of evil spirits."

"For over a hundred years, the present world has been free from wars; the vanishing of evil spirits is one reason for that."

Gazing at Lin Xing’s primordial spirit before him, Xingxiao spoke eloquently, "The reason for this transfer of evil spirits, the severe changes in both worlds, it’s all because of you."

"Because you couldn’t withstand the power of time reversal."

"Your inability leading to the loss of control of that power triggered the transfer of evil spirits a century ago."

"Lin Xing, you are the cause of the anomalies in both worlds."

Hearing Xingxiao’s words, Lin Xing was slightly taken aback.

Although he had long felt that the history of the world had been altered, especially since the changes had been increasing from a hundred years ago, this was the first time he heard someone else mention it.

Xingxiao then smirked slightly and continued, "That’s why I just said the power of time reversal should be transferred to me."

"With you possessing such a power, it will only lead to more severe chaos because you will always lose control, always trying to solve problems by changing the past."

"Just like at this very moment, now that the whole world knows about your power of time reversal... don’t you want to resolve the current problems by going back to the past again?"

Xingxiao looked at Lin Xing, speaking disdainfully, "But you’re just being clever, binding yourself in the process."

"Do you think that after completing the ascension ceremony, your significant increase in power is enough to control the overall situation?"

"You are grossly mistaken; for a temporary advantage, you have forsaken long-term development."

"You’ve almost made yourself immortal; how then can you complete the reversal through death?"

From afar, Little Lin Xing stopped fighting and watched with great interest the conversation between Xingxiao and Lin Xing.

Especially seeing Xingxiao’s condescending and provocative look, a surge of killing intent welled up in his heart, yet he forcibly suppressed it.

What he was actually wondering was, "Does the current Xingxiao know that Lin Xing can activate time jumps through his own resentment?"

A thought flashed in his mind as he looked towards Xingxiao’s Illusion, thinking to himself, "It’s very likely he knows."

"Could it be... Xingxiao’s intention is to force me to use my own resentment to activate time reversal?"

The thought made Little Lin Xing smirk slightly, his gaze towards Lin Xing brimming with anticipation, "Ah... if time reversal isn’t activated, letting the whole world know my power, to beg, struggle, deceive, and oppose me in my hands...that’s interesting."

"Using resentment to activate time reversal and further strengthening the fusion is also very interesting."

"Hahaha, what will you choose?"

But Lin Xing, looking at Xingxiao before him, said indifferently, "Time reversal? I am completely victorious now, why would I need to revert time?"

Xingxiao frowned and added, "Now that the whole world knows of your ability, do you think you can stay neutral? Countless plots and schemes will envelop you."

"Innumerable people will try to control you through emotions, deceit, force, and all imaginable and unimaginable methods to control, coerce you..."

Lin Xing, unconcerned, responded, "So what?"

Flashes of the battle in New Ke City crossed his mind, where countless lives were annihilated amidst powerful fighters.

Lin Xing then thought of himself, the girl in black, and the powerful beings before him like Xingxiao and Xingxiao’s Illusion, whose single thought, decision, or plan altered the course of the world’s future...

He lightly said, "Now, being the strongest in this world, coveted, envied, and adored by countless weaker beings, isn’t that natural?"

"Not being thought to please, deceive, use, or even control, how could one be considered strong?"

Hearing Lin Xing’s words, Xingxiao was taken aback; he hadn’t expected such a response.

According to his initial estimate, Lin Xing was not supposed to react like this.

A lightning-fast thought crossed Xingxiao’s mind, "No, I had sensed a change in Lin Xing’s personality before, initially attributing it to his third breakthrough and the influence of the Corpse Disintegration Ascension."

"But now, with his understanding of the relationship between the strong and the public vastly different from a few days ago, could it be because of... the chaos in New Ke City, and the impact of my lost memories?"

Meanwhile, revolting black runes emerged beneath Lin Xing and Xingxiao, forming the epicenter.

Clearly, during their recent exchange, Lin Xing had already spread the Six Secret Runes, completely taking control of the battlefield beneath.

With a thunderous roar, the ground surged like a tsunami, transforming into numerous large hands reaching towards Xingxiao.

Lin Xing said indifferently, "The end has come, Xingxiao."

"But rest assured, I said that as long as I am here today, no one will die. Besides, I still have many questions for you."

Despite Lin Xing’s overwhelming offensive, no hint of panic showed on Xingxiao’s face; instead, he raised an eyebrow and said, "You two seem to have misunderstood something."

The Gang Qi, shimmering with brilliant starlight, surged more and more intensely from within Xingxiao.

"I’m saying this operation has failed."

"It means I couldn’t restrain you, and I’ve failed to save the world again, only to watch the world fall into ruin again in two months."

"It doesn’t mean... that I would be completely suppressed by you and captured."

During this conversation, invisible talismans continuously materialized around Xingxiao, while faint shouts echoed in the void.

"Move mountains! Move mountains!"

"Subdue demons! Subdue demons!"

"Divine martial! Divine martial!"

With each talisman shining brightly, it was as if powerful thoughts were awakening within Xingxiao.

An explosive force, like moving mountains and overturning seas, suddenly erupted.

The hands, filled with runes and roaring like a tsunami under Lin Xing’s Spiritual Manipulation, burst into rumbling sounds and were all blown away, as if creating a vast clearing amid towering mountains.

Simultaneously, giant tumors on Xingxiao’s body swelled and eventually burst into clouds of blood mist, transforming into new heads and arms.

In the blink of an eye, one could see three different beast heads growing out of Xingxiao’s back, and five extra arms sprouting from his shoulders and abdomen.

He coldly stared at Lin Xing and said, "Lin Xing, although you have undergone the Corpse Disintegration Ascension and now possess a nearly undying body with the speed of a primordial spirit, indeed, you are difficult to suppress."

"But if I decide to leave, do you think your undying body alone can stop me?"

"What’s more, how long can you sustain that trace of immortal energy inside you?"

The next moment, a series of loud booming sounds erupted from the battlefield, causing even those kilometers away to feel the tremors underfoot.

In the Martial Arts Battle Field, the sand and rocks under Lin Xing’s control seemed to come alive while the four-headed, seven-armed Xingxiao fought against him like a tide overturning the rivers, causing mountains to collapse and dust to fill the sky.

...

As Xingxiao and Lin Xing clashed, the situation on the Martial Arts Battle Field changed dramatically.

Du Kong and Hui Ling on the commentary platform had already turned off their microphones to converse without concern of being heard by the audience.

Hui Ling exclaimed in surprise, "They’re fighting again? This magnitude... feels even greater than before. Senior brother, what do you think is happening now?"

Du Kong, frowning, analyzed, "Previously, the battle on both sides was more targeted, and their power was more concentrated. Xingxiao also focused all his energy on suppressing his opponent."

"But now... it seems Xingxiao’s aim is not only to defeat the opponent anymore. He is using more power for self-preservation, and he allows his power to disperse without control, so it appears even more tremendous..."

Just then, Du Kong’s expression suddenly darkened, "It looks like... Xingxiao is trying to escape?"

"Escaped?" Hui Ling’s eyes widened as she looked on, seeing each side fight and move, the surging earth and exploding rocks swiftly changing locations, whipping up gales of wind.

...

The White Eagle Country’s military commander in charge of onsite security also watched the live broadcast.

When he saw the two initially clashing in the Martial Arts Battle Field suddenly starting to move towards the periphery, his expression suddenly darkened.

"What are they trying to do?"

"Sir, they’re trying to breach the boundary of the Martial Arts Battle Field."

"What should we do?"

"Have the commanders responded yet?"

Watching the ongoing battle and the upheaval it caused, the commander gritted his teeth and said, "Fire the cannons! Warn them not to cross the line!"

Soldiers began shouting towards the battling parties.

Simultaneously, several cannon shells were fired towards the opponents.

But before even getting close, some were swatted away and burst mid-air by a palm strike from Xingxiao.

The other shells, however, transformed into flying swords that flashed with light and slashed at Xingxiao.

To the many soldiers watching, the scene was swallowed by clouds of dust raised by the battle, failing to cause any disturbance.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

A swarm of soldiers retreated from the boundary of the Martial Arts Battle Field, and rows of armored vehicles, like fleeing from a natural disaster, sped away from the overwhelming dust and sandstorm behind them as the drivers pressed hard on the accelerators.