Legacy: Miracle

Chapter 209 The Truth About Visitors

In the valley, shrouded in mist, the expedition team returned to their temporary habitat, carrying the map, secret letter, and glittering gem found on the bandit leader's body. This was the place where they first encountered the mysterious visitor, and now it has become the stage for uncovering the truth.

Yun Yi stood at the front of the team, longsword across his chest, his gaze fixed on the mysterious visitor approaching slowly from a distance. The visitor was still clad in a black robe, his face hidden in the shadows, only his eyes gleaming with an unknown light.

"You're back. It seems you've gained a lot." The mysterious visitor's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of imperceptible pride.

"Enough of the nonsense!" Arya stepped forward, the jewel in her hand gleaming brightly in the sunlight. "We want to know who you are, and why are you sending bandits to steal our treasure?"

The mysterious visitor chuckled, seemingly unsurprised by Arya's bluntness. "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that we share a common goal—the gem, and the spiritual fruits and precious lands it guides us to."

"A common goal?" Kevin frowned. He took a step forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Arya. "If that's the case, why would you resort to such despicable means?"

"Despicable?" The mysterious visitor shook his head. "In this world of immortal cultivation, the strong are respected. The means are merely a process; the result is what matters most. I simply used your power to achieve my goal."

"Is your goal to monopolize the spiritual fruits and the precious land for cultivation?" Yun Yi's voice was cold, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly, as if ready to be unsheathed at any time.

The mysterious visitor smiled faintly and didn't answer directly. Instead, he turned and gazed into the distance, where the map pointed to an unknown land. "That place holds a secret that could change fate. I simply want to be the one who controls that fate."

"Change your destiny?" Arya sneered. "Do you think you can get everything you want with these means?"

"Methods? No, you're wrong." The mysterious visitor suddenly turned around, his sharp eyes sweeping over the crowd. "In this world, there's no absolute good or evil, only victory or defeat. I simply did what I believed was right."

"Right?" Kevin laughed in anger. "Exploiting and deceiving others, is this what you call right? Do you still have a shred of conscience in your heart?"

The mysterious visitor was silent for a moment, seemingly touched by Kevin's words, but he quickly regained his composure. "Conscience? On the path to immortality, conscience is the most luxurious thing. I've already paid too much, and there's no turning back."

"Then you, be prepared to pay the price for what you have done!" Yun Yi swung his sword suddenly, and the sword energy was like a rainbow, pointing directly at the mysterious visitor.

The mysterious visitor dodged Yun Yi's attack with ease, then swung his hand back, sending a black shadow swooping towards him like a snake. Yun Yi's agile figure danced with his sword, slicing off the black shadows one by one.

"Yun Yi, you are no match for me." The mysterious visitor's voice was filled with regret. "But I don't want to be your enemy. We can definitely cooperate."

"Cooperation?" Arya said angrily. "Cooperating with someone like you will only get us into a deeper quagmire!"

"A quagmire? No, that's the shortcut to success." The mysterious visitor's tone was full of temptation. "As long as you are willing, I can share the spiritual fruit and the precious land for cultivation with you. I can even teach you more advanced cultivation methods."

"We don't need it!" Kevin shook his head firmly. "What we want is to fight for our own future through our own efforts, not rely on your charity!"

"What a shame." The mysterious visitor sighed. "I thought you would be smart in choosing, but I didn't expect you to be so stubborn."

"Stubborn?" Yun Yi sneered, "We are just sticking to our own path. Unlike you, you will do anything to achieve your goal."

"Tao? In the world of immortal cultivation, Tao is nothing but a joke." The mysterious visitor's voice suddenly turned cold. "Since you are unwilling to cooperate, you will only become a stumbling block to me."

Before he could finish his words, the mysterious visitor suddenly sprang up, lunging towards the expedition members like a dark shadow. Yun Yi, Arya, and Kevin reacted quickly, each unleashing their unique skills to engage in a fierce battle with the mysterious visitor.

In the valley, swords crisscrossed, spells flew, and a thrilling battle began. Although the mysterious visitor was powerful, the expedition members gradually stabilized their position with tacit cooperation and firm belief.

"You guys are indeed quite capable," the mysterious visitor taunted during the fight, "but unfortunately, you're still too green."

"Whether she is tender or not is not for you to decide!" Arya shouted angrily, and the gem in her hand suddenly burst out with dazzling light. A beam of light shot directly at the mysterious visitor, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.

"It seems you still have some cards up your sleeve." The mysterious visitor dodged quickly, looking for an opportunity to counterattack. "But, this is not enough!"

"We'll know whether it's enough after trying it!" Kevin shouted, and the magic weapon in his hand turned into a stream of light, going straight to the vital point of the mysterious visitor.

Yun Yi seized the opportunity to strike with his sword, his sword energy like a dragon, surrounding the mysterious visitor. The three of them joined forces and launched an offensive like a tide, leaving the mysterious visitor overwhelmed.