[{"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-80":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},2264680,4420,"Chapter 80: Thunder Art Unleashed","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>Li Lin abandoned his stealth technique and stepped out openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long known his stealth technique could never guarantee total invisibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four Spirit Hunters,” the Daoist said, his three eyes sweeping left and right with a grin. “You people of Yulin County actually have some skill—at least you found me. Unlike Beiliu County, where I came and went as I pleased, killed seven Spirit Hunters, and they never knew it was me—hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin and the others grew grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If seven Spirit Hunters had died in Beiliu County, how many civilians had perished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man must not be left alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao immediately charged forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist stepped back two paces, and his third eye flared red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao reacted swiftly, rolling sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of red light shot from the Daoist’s eye, grazing Zhao Hao’s clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist divine art,” Su Huafang flung a copper bell attached to a silk thread. “Stay alert—this Daoist is unnatural.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist swept his fly-whisk, and countless silver threads struck the bell, snapping it midair and severing its silk tether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell flew backward and landed beside Su Huafang, ringing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liwei moved to engage, then turned pale and recoiled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the instant he stepped away, a withered black claw retracted from the spot where he had just stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liwei saw this, his scalp prickling. “He’s a demonic Daoist—stay cautious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How laughable—you Spirit Hunters who consort with demonic entities dare call me a demonic cultivator? Then let me show you what true radiant art looks like!” The Daoist formed a hand seal with his left hand and chanted rapidly: “Ten years of study turned to tomb soil; bone powder rises as the top scholar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then flicked a smooth bone fragment from his left hand onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soil writhed, swirling around the fragment, and soon a clay figure stood upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had eyes and a nose, wore a clay scholar-official’s robe, and topped its head with a black silk cap adorned with flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bone golem!” Su Huafang, well-versed in such arts, shouted: “Don’t get close—it’ll explode, filled with vile poison!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his technique exposed, the Daoist swung his fly-whisk at Su Huafang from afar: “Too much talk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the silver threads detached from the fly-whisk and shot toward Su Huafang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang channeled his blood qi into both palms, circling them to form a barrier of blood energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most threads were blocked, but a few pierced through and struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None hit vital spots, and the number was few—no serious harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Lin began forming his hand seals rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy stirred… the Daoist sensed it. He looked up at the sky, then fixed his gaze on Li Lin—his eyes filled with hatred and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know Thunder Art… how could you know Thunder Art?” He glared fiercely at Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his left hand again; the remaining silver threads detached and flew toward Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang instantly stepped in front of Li Lin, spinning his palms to form another blood barrier, once again blocking most of the threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, a few still struck him—he was unharmed, his qi strong enough to shrug it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clay golem had drawn near, chasing Bai Liwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing it would latch onto him, Bai Liwei kept dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the clay scholar-official moved swiftly—he was now being cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Xunshou, move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao placed a white object in his mouth, drew a deep breath, then expelled it violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stream of white icy breath blasted straight at the clay golem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft clay hardened instantly upon contact, freezing its movements dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold Toad Art!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist glanced at Zhao Hao, his eyes flickering with wariness again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no time for Zhao Hao—he stared at Li Lin, his right hand forming a spell seal: “Jade Pure and Divine Thunder are but illusions; blood of filth becomes heaven…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his incantation was cut short as Bai Liwei charged forward, dual short blades in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist broke his chant, blocking and countering with the bare handle of his fly-whisk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clashed for over a dozen strikes, neither gaining advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the Daoist’s martial skill was exceptional—nearly flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Lin’s Thunder Strike spell finally completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a thunderclap, twin bolts of blue and red lightning descended from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist and Bai Liwei both leapt back to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning struck the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin never expected the Thunder Strike to hit—he immediately began forming the second seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that instant, all four Spirit Hunters noticed the Daoist’s face had turned ghastly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across his once noble, ethereal features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His third eye began to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He fears Yang Thunder Art!” Su Huafang shouted. “All three of us—attack! Keep him occupied, give Li Xunshou an opening!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three surged forward together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist’s face twisted in fury, but seeing Li Lin forming another seal and sensing the spiritual energy stir again, he pulled a bundle from his sleeve and scattered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red dust spread in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Poison dust—cowardly!” Bai Liwei yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai family had similar tricks—he’d used them on others countless times. Now that he was the victim, a sense of cosmic injustice burned within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the three retreated, the Daoist snorted, turned, and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his back exposed, Li Lin instinctively broke his seal and crouched low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then… a faint square frame appeared on the Daoist’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin instantly seized his spear and hurled it with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spear Throw Art!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backstab!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both abilities combined, the spear flew with such speed it whistled like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist turned, saw the spearhead hurtling toward him, and instinctively raised the handle of his fly-whisk to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the spear aimed for his waist—fast, precise—and his hand was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear pierced clean through his body and landed far away on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without incident, the Daoist should have been incapacitated by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a pierced kidney was a mortal wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done, Li Xunshou!” Zhao Hao shouted, accelerating toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Daoist’s body hissed—like cloth being torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his body split into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head shot upward into the sky without hesitation, vanishing into the distance within two breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Su Huafang spoke: “Flying-head barbarian—how did this Daoist know southern barbarian witchcraft?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao hissed: “Just a head left—can he still live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard to say,” Su Huafang shook his head. “Legends say southern barbarians have a demonic art to graft their heads onto another’s body and control it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liwei frowned: “Then if he comes back for revenge, won’t that be a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—he poses no threat for now,” Su Huafang smiled. “Qi and yin energy reside in the body. If he swaps bodies, he loses everything except his divine arts—he must rebuild from scratch. By the time he regains his current level, it’ll be years—maybe decades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhao Hao spotted something on the ground—a satchel the Daoist had dropped when his body split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s see what’s valuable inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside were silver notes, a book that looked like a secret manual, and a red circular pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It emitted a strong stench of blood and radiated a sinister aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1a5db13d47941dd6a011f9e21283898a1b3e0088f2cd30b90d5e9b2e120b6907","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-81","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-79",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]