I'm in the Ark, a player.

Lin Yuxia frowned and glared at Qin Tianling.

"Maybe?"

After all, grabbing something and running away is a real headache for me.

Moreover, I will absolutely not tolerate such cowardly behavior.

Qin Tianling stood above, arms crossed, and addressed Lin Yuxia.

"Here's what we'll do, I'll give you a chance."

He tilted his head slightly.

"If you step down two steps, I will take that as you admitting defeat, being afraid, and obediently handing over the item and accepting my punishment."

Of course, it's just a minor punishment; it won't threaten your life or even hurt you.

Conversely, if you want to defeat me and leave with that thing, then get upstairs.

Of course, I will crush you ruthlessly and mercilessly, even by means that might kill you.

Defeat me and leave, or beg for mercy—the choice is yours!

Do you think I'd beg for mercy?

Even if I don't know what strange methods you're using, I'm absolutely not afraid of them!

Lin Yuxia stared intently at Qin Tianling, then she lifted her leg and took a step upwards.

The moment Lin Yuxia's feet touched the steps, she felt a blur before her eyes. Before she could even see what had happened, Qin Tianling's voice rang out.

"Is that so, is that so, Lin Yuxia?"

"Hehe, you went down the stairs, were you scared?"

And just as he said, he didn't know when, the body that took the first step upward, the body that stepped onto the upward step, became the downward step!

She was on the stairs below the original rest platform, not the stairs above that she had initially stepped onto!

Wh...what!?

I clearly wanted to go forward.

I did indeed... take a step up...

What's going on here?!

"What's wrong? Are you wavering, Miss Lin Yuxia?"

Does this mean you are afraid or scared?

Although I wanted to go upstairs, I was so terrified that my body unconsciously backed away.

Qin Tianling's mocking voice continued to echo from above, weighing heavily on Lin Yuxia's heart and spirit.

Lin Yuxia stared at Qin Tianling with an expressionless face, but sweat was already beading on her forehead.

What on earth is going on?!

What's wrong with this guy?!

Could it be an illusion?

Is it an illusion-type Originium Arts?

If so, how can I escape this illusion?

.......

..

Chapter 153, Gu, I'll kill you!

Lin Yuxia stared warily at Qin Tianling above, deep in thought.

Faced with such a bizarre scene, although still somewhat baffled, we were starting to get a sense of what was going on.

If this is an illusion... if it's a result of vision, then it means that everything I'm seeing now is fake.

So now I should be standing on the steps to the top, in the place where I should have been originally!

"Let me guess, you probably think all of this is an illusion now, right?"

You think I used some Originium Arts to distort your vision, right?

"!?"

Suddenly, as if knowing what Lin Yuxia was thinking, Qin Tianling spoke up.

Lin Yuxia's pupils contracted, and her mouth opened slightly in surprise. Sweat dripped down her cheeks, making a clear sound on the stairwell.

Did you already guess that I would think this way?

Tsk,

Lin Yuxia felt extremely uncomfortable with the feeling of being completely understood by the other party.

Is it surprising?

Don't underestimate my intelligence; I know very well what the future holds.

You're trying to take a step back to see if your perspective has been distorted from your original standpoint, right?

Qin Tianling's words rang out again, and Lin Yuxia's expression turned even more unpleasant.

Because Qin Tianling guessed correctly again.

"Since you've already thought that way, why don't you give it a try?"

Let's try and see if all of this is an illusion, if it's all fake.

"No, there's no need to try."

Lin Yuxia said coldly,

"Since you dare to say that, it means that none of this is fake."

Since it's all fake, why bother trying it and then revealing a flaw?

Even now, in this guy's eyes, he is full of flaws.

So, was it really because of fear that I unconsciously retreated just now?

How could that be...?

How is this possible?!

How could I possibly be afraid?

How could I possibly feel fear because of this guy!

Lin Yuxia took another step.

She stared intently at her movements, making sure she was truly aiming at the upward-facing steps, before stepping down again.

It landed steadily on that upward step!

It's falling, it's falling!

I'm already moving upwards!

Just as Lin Yuxia confirmed that she had gone up, and a brief moment of relief welled up in her heart, Qin Tianling's voice rang out again.

"Why don't you take another look?"

Lin Yuxia was startled and suddenly looked up.

Looking around, I realized that not only had I not gone up, I had actually gone back two steps!

What on earth is going on?!

What the hell is this guy doing?!

I didn't see him make any Originium Arts moves!

Lin Yuxia felt a sticky sensation on her back.

—That was the uncomfortable feeling of her back being soaked with sweat, and her clothes sticking to her skin.

At this moment, even Lin Yuxia had to admit one thing.

Facing such a strange opponent, she was under a lot of pressure.

How exactly can we move forward?

etc........

Is it because I was moving too slowly these past few times?

Because he's slow, it takes him a long time to use that strange ability!

Since that's the case, let's charge forward in one go!

Get closer to them!!!

Having thought this through, Lin Yuxia acted immediately, nimbly darting out once more.

"Hehe, still not willing to give up?"

Qin Tianling, as if welcoming Lin Yuxia to approach him and challenge him, calmly opened his arms.

"Then try to get closer to me, try to get even closer to me!"

Like a hamster trapped in a cage, running aimlessly and endlessly going in circles!

As Qin Tianling spoke, Lin Yuxia had already crossed half the steps and was about to reach Qin Tianling's side!

Looking at the figure so close to her, Lin Yuxia couldn't contain her joy.

Sure enough, if you're fast enough, he can't do it—

In the next instant, Qin Tianling appeared much further back in Lin Yuxia's field of vision.

But Lin Yuxia knew that it wasn't Qin Tianling who retreated, but that this guy had pushed her back again!

It's okay, this just means that my method worked!

As long as it's faster!!!

This weirdo is still playing tricks here, but I've already found a weakness in him!

When I get to him, I won't be able to vent my anger at being played for so long without giving him a good beating!

Lin Yuxia sprinted again.

Faster!

Faster!!!

Try to be one step ahead each time.

Although each time we visibly got one step closer,

But for some reason, I just can't seem to reach this guy!

Just like this guy said, she kept running, yet remained in the same place, as if no matter what she did, she could never get close to the reality of Qin Tianling!

Even worse,

Due to the continuous sprints, Lin Yuxia's stamina had begun to decline, and her speed had also decreased. It seemed that she would never be able to reach this guy!

Lin Yuxia, who was sprinting again, realized this and was about to be teleported back to her original position. She waved her hand—

The glass blade formed on the sword hilt-shaped Originium staff shattered instantly, turning into countless tiny fragments that shot towards Qin Tianling like a torrential rain!

Before Lin Yuxia could confirm the result, she had already returned to her original spot, and Qin Tianling's voice rang out.

"Why are you breathing on it from a distance?"

This disobedient little mouse needs a good scolding.

Didn't win?

Did you win?

Lin Yuxia was about to check on the other person's condition when, in the next instant, she felt a blur before her eyes and Qin Tianling's figure was right in front of her. A feeling of pressure welled up in her throat, and a suffocating sensation followed, as if an iron clamp had gripped her neck.