Spoiled by Eight Uncles (Lily)

At this moment, the black-robed man found himself immobilized.

Everything around him continued as usual, but he was trapped within the relentless time cycle. Even his tattered robes, once fluttering in the wind, froze in place! Everything else remained unchanged, but he alone remained unable to move.

In a battle where a single mistake could cost him his life, being trapped like this was a one-way ticket to death.

The black-robed man felt as if he had fallen into an icy abyss.

No, he couldn't die like this. How could he bear being slain by two youngsters? Fury ignited within the black-robed man, and the Order within him blazed with intensity.

Meanwhile, Ivan gasped for breath, and Lilly was in no better condition.

They aimed to trap the black-robed man within the attack range of the Wheel of Fate.

Finally, they succeeded! "Kill!" Lilly gritted her teeth, knowing every second counted. Although she had already depleted her spirit energy and Order, she dared not let herself pause for even a breath. Thus, she immediately seized the Pen of Judgment and charged toward the black- robed man.

After using the Wheel of Fate, Ivan was even more drained than Lilly, his face turning pale. As a result, he lagged a half-step behind her, yet he followed suit and continued to charge onward.

They knew one thing for sure. If they wanted to kill the black-robed man, they had to kill him thoroughly. Presently, they had merely succeeded in pinning him down, so they must deliver the lethal blow.

The Pen of Judgment and Scepter struck the black-robed man almost simultaneously. Ivan's Green Emperor's lllusionary Record and Lilly's Primordial Creation were activated at the same time! One black, the other white, as if they were overturning the heavens and earth! At that moment, the world changed tically, and the surrounding winds erupted into a furious tempest.

The black-robed man experienced despair for the second time, with only the silhouettes of the two figures before him reflected in his pupils.

How could he accept such a fate— Boom! A blinding light exploded, and the fierce gust billowed like a mushroom cloud after the explosion, sweeping up the sharp rocks from their surroundings, leaving only the Nether Door standing firm.

Once the tumult subsided, there was no trace of the black-robed man.

Drained of their final powers, Lilly and Ivan were utterly exhausted. The world's radiance waned, and Lilly fell straight down from mid-air. Ivan, unable to move a finger, mustered his last ounce of strength to roll over and cushion her fall.

Thud! Lilly slammed heavily into Ivan, and he let out a muffled groan while she coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Are you okay, Ivan?" Lilly's voice trembled as she posed the question.

With great effort, Ivan raised a shaky hand and clasped hers, assuring her, "I'm... alright.” Lilly gasped for breath, her body bearing the weight of heavy injuries and her pain palpable. She looked up at the bleak, gray sky, her eyes flickering. The agony was so intense that it restricted her spirit consciousness.

"Is... he dead?" Lilly asked, her voice strained.

Ivan's fingertips twitched slightly as he offered comfort. "Don't be afraid." A bitter smile played on Lilly's lips.

How could she not be afraid? Both of them were now unable to move, completely drained, and unable to muster even the faintest strength.

If the black-robed man had survived, he could easily wipe them out with a flick of his finger.

Fortunately, there was no sign of the black-robed man in the vicinity. Whether he was killed entirely or had managed to escape, they could breathe a temporary sigh of relief.

"I have a feeling... he's not dead," Lilly struggled to say as her chest rose and fell tically. "It's not possible... so easily..." Ivan nodded in agreement.

The likelihood of the black-robed man escaping was greater. They had used all their lethal moves but still couldn't end his life. He was undeniably formidable.

"It's okay... next time," Ivan declared, "Next time we meet, he will meet his end..." Lilly nodded, convinced that even if the black-robed man survived, her continuous growth would strip him of his arrogance in their subsequent encounter.

Lilly and Ivan didn't know how long they had been lying down or how many elixirs they had swallowed before they gradually recovered some strength and slowly rose to their feet.

"Huh... aren't those my silver needles?" Lilly noticed a faint light spot on the ground.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed her silver needles! Lilly staggered over and squatted down but ended up sitting on the ground, not attempting to stand. She picked up the silver needles and closely examined them.

Ivan instinctively stood protectively behind her, even though the black-robed man was no longer present.

"These are indeed silver needles," he affirmed, somewhat surprised.

Lilly thought momentarily and looked up to ask, "Ivan, when the silver needles pierced you, how did you feel?" Ivan remained silent, his ears slightly reddening. He turned his head and replied, "N-nothing!" Lilly remarked, "That's strange..." The silver needles had also pierced Ivan, so why was it different from when they struck the black-robed man? When the silver needle pierced Ivan's buttocks, he didn't suffer any injuries, but why did it explode when it pierced the black-robed man's chest? Did these silver needles have some intelligence, knowing what could explode and what couldn't? If the silver needles did have a mind, they would be left utterly speechless by now.

Ivan thought momentarily and suggested, "Maybe it's because | am human, and the black-robed man is not.” Although it sounded insulting, Lilly suddenly smiled and applauded, saying, "Exactly!" The silver needles gifted by the King of Transformation must be extraordinary. Otherwise, they wouldn't be worth showcasing.

That could only mean that these silver needles are effective against spirits. Regardless of whether the black-robed man was a shadow or a spirit, neither could be considered human.

"l didn't expect these silver needles to be so potent..." Lilly solemnly stored the silver needles away. This tiny needle was so powerful that when it pierced the black-robed man's chest, he couldn't even withstand the detonation and prevent himself from disintegrating.

What an extraordinary needle! However...

Lilly glanced to her side.