[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dark-and-dawn-light-years":3,"chapter-dark-and-dawn-light-years-dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-170":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dark and Dawn Light-Years",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2264770,4420,"Chapter 170: Each Has a Hidden Move","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-170",170,"\u003Cp>Li Lin stood on the rooftop, coldly watching the thin man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the thin man had long seen Li Lin; he had even tried to approach him twice, but both times were driven back by the village militia’s archery and spear formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides were currently evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the militia’s morale had been steadily declining; if a few more were wounded or killed, someone would likely try to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, even the battle formation would be hard to maintain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu stood in front of Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin looked at the opponent and first threw down a pile of small paper figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These paper figures quickly turned pink and hopped around Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Li Lin tossed a stack of pre-made Thunderfall Talismans onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, small paper figures ran over and strapped the talismans to their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin man saw these paper figures too; he didn’t know what Li Lin planned, but he knew he absolutely couldn’t let the man easily unleash a powerful technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt high, aiming to charge at Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu struck—his sword tip flashed, and both men fell from the air simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu truly couldn’t break through the man’s outer defenses, but blocking him was still possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Lin began forming hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the effect of primordial energy and the artifact Shagou Zhou, Li Lin’s Thunderfall Spell cast at an absurdly rapid speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the instant he formed the seals, the atmospheric energy above changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a purple heavenly lightning bolt descended from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu panicked and dashed backward with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Lingxiao Sect’s refined lightness technique, Xiao Chunzhu retreated two zhang in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin man also retreated, but his speed was clearly slower than Xiao Chunzhu’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was normal; those who cultivated external and hard arts had slightly slower reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple heavenly lightning flashed and struck the thin man’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed in agony, his body turning charred black, yet he only stepped back twice and remained standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his hair was destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned to ash; he became completely bald, not a single hair or eyebrow left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin man felt his entire body numb and aching, unbearable; he roared and prepared to leap again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he noticed a swarm of small paper figures had gathered around him, climbing up his tattered shorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out to tear them off—then realized their backs were burning with talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a dozen purple lightning bolts descended, but each was much smaller than the one Li Lin had cast himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their power was naturally far weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the thunderous crashes, the thin man’s pants also turned to ash, and his body turned a charred black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across his flesh, bleeding profusely—his condition looked horrific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, the thin man still did not fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no hair to hide them, his eyes were now visible to all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu exhaled slowly: “County Wei , this man has already achieved the Rakshasa Body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A special physique from the Earth Storehouse Fomen—on the surface it’s hard art, but in truth it’s internal and external cultivation.” Xiao Chunzhu’s expression darkened with anger: “It requires absorbing vast amounts of blood qi to achieve; after success, the eyes turn red.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So he’s completed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rakshasa Body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demonic art, using blood qi—sounds powerful, but is it superior to spiritual energy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he prepared to cast another spell, summoning another heavenly lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin refused to believe that now, having begun cultivation, having practiced Foundation Establishment, and with his Thunderfall Spell greatly enhanced, he couldn’t kill this murderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued forming hand seals; the sky’s energy churned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the thin man’s face showed fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his blood-red eyes, there was a glimmer of retreat—he dared not stand his ground anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Lin suddenly felt a chill behind him; he immediately broke his hand seals, clenched his right hand into a tiger claw, and struck out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin’s right hand met the palm of another man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both stepped back two paces, shattering countless roof tiles beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both had excellent lightness techniques and neither fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Lin clearly saw the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with matted, filthy hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Hua!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man clasped his hands together, murmured a Buddhist chant, then smiled warmly: “County Wei , you’re impressive—not only do you understand Daoist spells, but your fist techniques are also so refined. I, a humble monk, deeply admire you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did those around them react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dared to ambush—cowardly!” Xiao Chunzhu immediately stepped in front of Li Lin, shouting angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The government office runners and village militia abandoned their encirclement of the thin man and rushed to surround Li Lin, prioritizing the protection of their superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xiao Chunzhu’s heart pounded wildly with lingering dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just suggested letting this man go, to join them against the thin man—but Li Lin had refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had privately thought Li Lin was overcautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now… this man appeared here, clearly escaped from prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he struck immediately at the County Wei —if not for the County Wei ’s quick reaction… he might have succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin paid no attention to Xiao Chunzhu’s inner turmoil; his gaze fixed on the man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lian Hua… you weren’t here to cleanse your sect—you came to guard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You speak truly,” Lian Hua nodded gently: “My younger brother has reached a critical moment; naturally, I must guard him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But he’s killing people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know,” Lian Hua nodded: “My brother is destined to become a Rakshasa Master. The blood and flesh of these people will merge with him, aiding his cultivation—isn’t that a great opportunity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin’s expression turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your officers may hold my brother, but now that I stand with him, you are no match.” Lian Hua smiled, his face radiating holy Buddhist grace: “Why not pretend you saw nothing? Let us go. That way, all benefit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let you go? The dead civilians won’t agree.” Li Lin took his red tassel spear from a nearby militia man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I must sadly send you to the Western Paradise to meet my Buddha,” Lian Hua smiled: “I once thought you had a karmic bond with the Buddha—I intended to guide you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin gripped the spear and spun it in a flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This simple motion stunned not only Xiao Chunzhu, but even Lian Hua for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lian Hua hissed: “Spear intent! County Wei , you truly conceal your depth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression grew grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any weapon imbued with “intent” could relatively easily break through an opponent’s external defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lian Hua drew a deep breath, loudly—as if inhaling something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, his face—or rather, his entire skin—turned a pale gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu’s face paled further: “County Wei , this monk’s external art has reached the Sixth Rank. Perhaps you should retreat first—I’ll cover you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chunzhu believed his lightness technique was good enough to escape easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Lin sneered: “He has a hidden move—I don’t? Yan Jing, come out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unseen until now, a beautiful woman in splendid robes appeared near Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint incense fragrance spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1222,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ba5ba84ca1532d0234080d02c84a38891667274e8b5993070707fd60ae0a4a20","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-171","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-169",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]