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**75th Chapter: The Web of Revenge**

Jiang Wanshan's eyes remained steady, his voice low and even. "You're looking for revenge, Lin Qingxue. But do you really think you can take on me alone?"

Lin Qingxue's face twisted with rage, her eyes blazing with fury. "You think I'm afraid of you? You're just a mere mortal, Jiang Wanshan! I'll crush you beneath my feet!"

Jiang Wanshan chuckled, the sound smooth and confident. "Ah, but you're forgetting one thing, Lin Qingxue. I have the artifact. And with it, I can manipulate the very fabric of reality."

Lin Qingxue's eyes widened in shock, her grip on the artifact loosening. Jiang Wanshan's words were like a cold wind, chilling her to the bone.

"You...you lied to me," Jiang Wanshan accused, his voice dripping with venom. "You said the artifact was the key to unlocking the secrets of the ancient gods. But in reality, it's just a tool for you to wield your power."

Lin Qingxue's face contorted with anger, her eyes flashing with a mix of rage and desperation. "Shut up! You have no right to accuse me! You're just a pawn in my game, Jiang Wanshan."

Jiang Wanshan raised an eyebrow, his expression cool and detached. "A pawn? Ah, no. I'm the one holding all the cards. And with this artifact, I'll crush you once and for all."

As he spoke, Jiang Wanshan's eyes seemed to gleam with an otherworldly energy, and Lin Qingxue felt a chill run down her spine. She knew she was no match for him, not yet. But she refused to give up.

"You'll never win," Lin Qingxue spat, her voice venomous. "I'll make sure of it."

Jiang Wanshan's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, I'm shaking with fear. But tell me, Lin Qingxue...what will you do when I crush you beneath my heel?"

The challenge hung in the air, a gauntlet thrown down. Lin Qingxue's eyes seemed to blaze with determination, and Jiang Wanshan knew that this was just the beginning of their game of cat and mouse.

And as the tension between them crackled with energy, Jiang Wanshan leaned in, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Let's play, Lin Qingxue. Let's see who comes out on top."

The air seemed to vibrate with anticipation, the outcome of their battle hanging precariously in the balance. But one thing was certain: only one of them would emerge victorious. The question was, who would it be?